Confraternitas

by Ninilia

10 students. At the top of their school, but the somehow at the bottom of their lives. All they have is their family pride. All they can trust are themselves. And seemingly each other. They take what's offered to them, so they can continue to possess the most important thing in their lives. The only thing worth their lives.

1. Prologue

Prologue

A shiver ran down their spines, leaving nothing but numb coldness in their body. They didn't notice the goosebumps. Their attention was drawn to the two boys sitting in the circle. A metallic taste lingered in their mouth, minutes after the chalice was empty. It was there lying on the ground, mesmerizing the people. It happened.

If any outsiders there, would look around they couldn't have been more surprised. The ones who were there, they were astonished as well. Knowing each other only a little for the most part. Acquaintances only a little. If not, they weren't what you would call best friends. However now. Sitting on the ground together. Knowing that this is something they couldn't forget. This is a secret, that's just impossible to look over. Secret that shouldn't be shared with anyone. They underlying suspicion that someone will share it, caused their stomach to roll around in worry.

On the other hand, trust was necessary. Because everyone had something to loose. Maybe just their pride, but here pride was everything. Loosing your pride, is fatal for all of them. So, they had no choice . Trust the others, and you will be fine. All of them are prideful. No one would shame themselves. No need to worry.

So, as they stared at the two people in the middle of the circle, they calmed down. Even if you hate everyone here. Despise them enough to slaughter them at any chance. You were with people similar with you in one aspect. PRIDE is something none of you can loose. And that makes them worthwhile. Just a little.

One of the figures stepped up. Now his face was visible, thanks to the fire illuminating him.