I was drowning in Chinese LNs so this took longer then intended. Sorry about that. :P Thanks for the favs and follow! I'm glad that the prologue was able to interest some of you. The first few chapters would be slow and will focus more on detailing their environment and situation before anything starts to occur. I'll try to make things interesting so please bear with me!

Edit 1: Noticed some mistakes and I made some changes to correct any inconsistencies with Chapter 3.

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Chapter 1 – Introductions

Lumen Academy for Gifted Stars or LAGS for short, is a renown Academy known for producing talented and successful students in a vast range of fields. From business to breeding, they dabbled in many areas. Although education was not necessary in the Pokemon world, applications constantly flowed in without end. It's many achievements gained recognition and prestige from all around the world as the forefront of the education industry. Graduates were often gazed with envy, competitiveness or respect. How ironic it must be for them since Humans could never enroll. Age didn't matter for enrollment or graduation. From the moment they entered the Academy, they started together in their First Year. From then till graduation, they were taught knowledge and combat to protect themselves. Only when the Teachers and Principal deemed their education complete, were they allowed to graduate.

In other words, some graduated within a couple of years while others took several years. It all depended on the individual in question. Hybrids of all ages studied, fought and laughed together. Here, we start their story at the rocky base of a dormant volcano where the Fire Dorm lie.

My hand reflexively shot up and something soft landed on it. I cracked my eye open at the thrown pillow then to the culprit who had a smirk on her full lips.

"'Rena, it's your turn kit." My fox ears twitched at the familiar deep, alluring voice. Sitting up with a groan, I gave my roommate a sleepy grunt. Glancing at the clock, it's 6:50am as usual and the sun had yet to rise. After rubbing the sleep out of my eyes with a yawn, I began my daily morning stretches. Sitting on the floor I made sure to bend my body to its limits. The room was neatly split into two areas - my roommate's and mine. We didn't have a lot of decorations so it was a simple room. Each side had standard furnishings like a bed, a wardrobe, a study table and etc. The rooms in the every Dorm have beige walls and dark wooden tiling. I wrapped up my stretches when sunlight started shining through the window. With a quick flip, I was on my feet and entered the shower with my necessities. Passing by the mirror above the sink, flame-orange almond shaped eyes stared back as I tied my layered, straight hip length blonde hair into a bun. The ends of my blonde hair faded to white and my slanted right bangs reached just above my eyes. Pale, smooth skin covered my body and I have an oval face with a pair of cupid bow lip. A pair of large, blonde triangular ears peaked up with flame-orange tuffs fluffing out and my bushy tail swayed behind me. Standing at 145cm, I am considered short but I prefer the word petite. It was a more flattering term. Comfortable hot water ran down my body and steam filled the bathroom as my mind wandered. Thinking about it, today marked two months since I started my First Year at the Academy. I have been on Kastyr since I was 7. I'll be turning 12 this year so that would be 5 years ago. Time sure flew by fast. Before I enrolled into the Academy, I spent years training to control my powers and conditioning myself. Various teachers had to make sure we wouldn't lose control of our powers before we were allowed to start the Academy. 5 years may seem like a long time but this was normal for us. Everyone that first arrived suffered from some form of trauma or nightmare. They would spend the first couple of years helping us overcome our insecurities to a passable degree before opening us back to interactions once again. A common issue amongst us was the fear and distrust towards strangers. Because of the strong discrimination between Humans and Hybrids, this was to be expected. I ended my shower and donned my uniform.

Our uniforms were standardized in a pure white theme with golden trimmings. For the girls, it was a collared short-sleeved button up blouse with a collared V-necked blazer over it, a short plaited skirt and a pair of white casual sneakers. There were golden trimmings elegantly decorating the white articles and around the neck was a thick, golden ribbon tied beneath the blouse's collar. Even our bags were white with golden trimmings. They had detachable straps that could make it a sling bag or a simple hand carried bag. Other accessories like socks and hair accessories were up to us so long as it followed the uniform's theme. My attire had a pair of white loose socks to complete my look.

Exiting the bathroom, my roommate was at her dresser fixing herself up. Her name is Vivian but her close friends call her Vi. In return, she calls her close friends 'kit'. It was an endearing term. Her thick, Platinum Blonde hair fell in elegant, soft waves to her mid back. Her long fringe was loosely pinned towards her left, allowing full view of her sharp, enchanting bright Scarlet orbs. Her sharp features along with her rosy-pale skin and full lips enhanced her heart shaped face. She carried the air of an alluring, mature beauty and was easily one of the prettiest girls in School even without taking into account her curvaceous body. I should say as expected of a Ninetails Hybrid. Her pointed ears and nine long, lustrous tails showed her species. I was jealous at how well she could maintain her fur. Once, I had the opportunity to brush her tails and I immediately begged her to teach me her ways. Ever since then, my fur was tantalizingly soft and I became addicted to the sensation. I didn't really care about being in the limelight but I valued my fur and hair above all else. That aside, she added on a pair of knee length white socks to her uniform. After doing a quick comb through my soft, silky wet hair, I applied some moisturizer before grabbing my sling bag. My lips lifted to a grin, exposing my sharp canines as I called out to my roommate in a teasing tone.

"Are you ready or do you need more time?" She turned to me with a small playful huff before quickly grabbing her bag. She lightly flicked her long hair as she passed me.

"Grooming takes time kit. You shouldn't rush it." I gave her an amused smile and locked the door. I didn't take much time grooming myself but luckily for me, my wet hair was easy to manage when it dried. Vi is a natural beauty so majority of the girls aside from us would spend way longer with their looks if they cared enough. Exiting the Fire Dorm's red building after a quick breakfast, the base of a mountainous terrain could be seen. The mountains covered across the Northern region of the island. These mountains housed the dorms to the Flying, Dragon, Rock, Ground and Fire Types. Our Dorm was located at the Northeast where a dormant volcano lay silent. Since the terrain was hot, rarely any other Types would journey to the Fire Dorms. The only exception would be during winter. Between the Dorm and the Academy was a dense and vast forest a fair distance away. Since there was no clear path to the Academy at the center, we will have to hike down the mountain and through the forest. I remember the teachers mentioning Kastyr was easily bigger than majority of the islands in the Alola Region combined. The only reason why an island this size would remain untainted by Human hands would be the ring of thick, impenetrable fog that covers the entire horizon. I remember the teachers saying that unless they knew how to properly navigate through the fog, intruders would succumb to the dangers within it. They didn't go into detail but poor vision or possibly protruding jagged rocks from the seabed were safe guesses in my opinion. Regardless, the assurance of security was nice to have. On a daily basis, I'm sure commuting between the Dorms and the Academy on foot would be considered far and tough by Human standards but for us, it was perfect for a light morning warm up. Although it would take us less than thirty minutes when casually sprinting, Humans would easily need maybe an hour or more to travel the same distance. With such a difference in ability, it's hard to stomach how high and mighty those Humans treated us. Just thinking about it makes me sick. Well whatever. I pushed those thoughts aside as we set off in a casual sprint.

Through the forest, we whizzed past the multitude of trees and over protruding roots without slowing down. Each time our feet landed, it would only be a mere moment like a fleeting touch. The sounds of our movements were reduced from our vigorous combat training. It was only the minor disturbance of the undergrowth and detritus on the forest floor that would show we had passed through. However, it wasn't that noticeable unless you were actually searching for it. Compared to mine, Vi's trail was a lot subtler. Be it leaving footprints, silent movements, disturbances or etc., her skills were undoubtedly higher. The difference in experience was jarring. However, I was confident that I would reach her level in due time. The tranquility of the forest and the subtle rustles of life were something that I love. This sense of vastness and serenity never fails to soothe me. Our surroundings passed by in a blur and before long, I could sense other Hybrids making their way through the forest as well. Vi who's been in pace beside me spoke up.

"How's school so far kit?"

"Maintaining my grades is proving to be challenge but nothing unmanageable. If anything, I'm anticipating the upcoming field test." She nods in understanding.

"Mr. Carlson is heading your Combat class, isn't he? That would be something to look forward to." That's very true. Mr. Carlson is one of the teachers overseeing our Combat classes at the Academy. He has a strict demeanor but his classes are enjoyable. He implements a different twist in every class so it constantly keeps us on our toes. Our first several classes focused on our foundation and control before moving onto combat and stealth. Last class, we had to learn how to fight out of our element. Essentially, melee fighters had to fight in a scenario where they couldn't get close to their opponents while rangers had to fight in a scenario where they couldn't disengage from theirs. Normally this would be hard to achieve. That's why he placed rules and limitations on us. It became enjoyable once you manage to get the hang of it. Suddenly, a distant 'ping' in my mind caught my attention.

"Let's take a left." Vi followed my words without hesitation and we made a sharp turn but her eyes trailed at the direction we were originally headed. Her ears twitched a few times before she grinned.

"Sounds like a fight about 5 minutes away. Not bad kit, your Psychic abilities are improving." I gave a casual shrug.

"Psychic abilities intrigue me. The possibilities with them are endless." Just imagining all the stunts and tricks I could pull was making me giddy with excitement. 5 minutes may sound close by but at our speed, it was a fair distance away. Such a detour was common because Kastyr is home to a multitude of wild Pokemon. Thus as neighbors, we respect each other's space and affairs. Vi and I spent the rest of the run making small talk about whatever came to mind. The whole journey took us roughly a couple of minutes longer but we gradually returned on path towards the Academy. Exiting the dense forest, we arrived at a vast plain and the large cream walls of the Academy came into view. The Academy is huge with all the facilities it contains, making it resemble a fairytale's palace in scale. It was partially because certain facilities required an ample amount of space. We slowed down into a walk as we approached the building and various Hybrids could be seen into the distance. The interior of the Academy looked as regal as its exterior - pristine white, marble floors with cream walls lined the halls with large windows. Vi and I split up when we reached the stairs. Since Vi was a second year student, her classroom was on the second floor while mine was on the first. Upon entering my classroom, I spotted two of my friends already chatting at the back. One was a navy haired boy and the other was a boy with pale green hair. The classroom was structured to resemble a lecture hall with the seats arranged in a gradual inclination towards the back. This was so every student would have a clear view of the teacher's podium and whiteboard at the front. The wall and flooring throughout the entire Academy was the same as the hallways and our desks were made of brown, varnished wood. I walked up the stairs and took my spot in front of them.

"Good morning guys."

"Morning."

"Yo!"

The navy haired boy gave a curt response while the other greeted back energetically. The attire theme for males were general a simple long sleeved dress shirt under a white, a long sleeved v-collared blazer, a pair of white long pants and white casual sneakers. They have a golden tie too. Like with the female uniform, the males' uniform had golden accents as well. Jake, the navy haired boy, was dressed neatly. He has straight, chin length navy blue hair and his fringe reached his sharp, steely light grey almond eyes. He wasn't a teen yet so he still had a childlike countenance to his features. Even so, he had a regal and detached aura that belongs to Empoleons, his Hybrid species. On the other hand Kernel had short windswept pale green hair and a pair of red eyes. He was dressed was more loosely with his blazer unbuttoned, shirt untucked and his tie was slightly pulled down. It may sound messy but it gave him a carefree charm, which suited his personality. He was a year older than us and always seems to have a grin on his face. With such an image, it was hard to believe he was a Flygon Hybrid. Dragon Types were known to have a dominating presence while he was the total opposite.

As I was preparing my studying materials, clamor sounded from the front entrance. Kernel snickered while I smiled wryly at the all too familiar occurrence. To think it's already been one month and they still haven't adjusted. With a simple flick of my hand, a small white figure appeared beside me. After he appeared beside me, a chorus of dispirited sighs echoed from the crowd of girls in front. They briefly glanced back at us before dispersing. I let out a mental sigh of relief. Their target of affection may still be in the same classroom but at least they know better than to go too far with their fawning. The young boy thanked me with a sheepish expression that I brushed off with a smile. He is the last one in my close circle of friends and the culprit of the earlier commotion. Not that I could blame them. The boy, Rufus, is a Pachirisu Hybrid. His layered fluffy white hair had pale blue streaks and his fringe reached slightly past his eyebrow, full showing his round, dark brown eyes. Two small triangular ears with pale blue tips poked up from his hair and he has a thick white squirrel tail with a pale blue stipe and three pale blue points sticking out. Combined with his small stature and fluffy, angel-like appearance, it made him irresistibly adorable. A teleportation rescue was needed pretty often. The motion wasn't necessary but with my current proficiency, it helps with directing my psychic powers. Similar to pointing your arm in the direction you want to launch an attack at. It works like a mental guide. Looking at the clock, there was still a brief time before class started so I took out my Chemistry textbook. Almost immediately, a bored voice droned from the green head behind.

"Hehhh…you're studying as well?" I glanced back at Jake and sure enough, he was flipping through his textbook as well. Noticing my gaze, he briefly made eye contact before resuming his studying.

"It helps pass time." I nodded.

"Indeed it does." Kernel pouted at our exchange.

"Boring…"

"Maybe if you studied more seriously, you'd be getting better grades." Kernel clenched his chest as if he's taken a serious hit from Jake's blunt retort.

"Harsh! Studying is a pain, right little guy?" Rufus gave a sheepish smile while he fiddled with the hem of his shirt. It was no secret that Rufus' grades were borderline at best. Even at a glance, it wasn't anything unexpected if you take into account his young age coupled with the topics that we study.

"Why are you comparing yourself to someone 4 years younger than you? He's only 9."

"Now now, don't be like that. As long as I don't repeat a year it all fine and dandy, right?" My ears twitched when I sensed the sharp coldness emanating behind me.

"If your fail any of your modules, I'm dousing you with ice cold water." Kernel gave a toothy grin at Jake's words and mock saluted.

"Aye, aye 'Sarge!" The cold aura was retracted and I giggled at their usual banter. Even though it sounded like a threat, it was just harmless jabbing at each other. It's not like Jake hates Kernel. It's quite the opposite really. He's just blunt and crass by nature. So in a way, one could say that he only made such comments because he cared enough to bother. Either way, we knew that the odds of Kernel failing was close to zero. If he did, well…you reap what you sow. Besides, Kernel's academy ranking is actually above average based on our graded assignments. I went back to studying while Kernel chatted with Rufus. Here at the Academy, our core modules are allocated to us based on our Typings. For example, a deeper understanding in Chemistry benefits Fire Types while Physic benefits Electric Types. There were a multitude of electives we could take as well however, those were not mandatory and there aren't any limits either. It was up to us to chose which path we wanted to pursue. Even so, the teachers would pull us out if we weren't able to keep up. I myself applied for Pokemon Studies, Programming, Geography and Biology. I wouldn't dare tackle so many modules if I weren't a Psychic Type. After all, academics are our forte.

I managed about a chapter before the seats were filled up and the classroom started to erupt with colour. Humans are generally raven-haired, brunettes or blondes so with the vast number of Hybrid species present, one could easily imagine the rainbows we see everyday. Even the ranges of our eye colors were like rainbows. The combination of colors used to freak me out, especially red and yellow eyes. It felt like they could pierce through my soul. It's a relief I got used to them quickly. If not, I'm not sure if I would have been friends with Kernel and Jake. His steel grey eyes weren't that much better than red and yellow eyes. Looking at the scene before me, my lips spread into a fond smile. I may use to have a Human family but now, I have a new family. Sure I may still feel slightly homesick or a sense of longing however, my bad memories easily outweighed any good ones I have. Here, it didn't matter where we hailed from or who we were. Many of us that were brought together have a similar past. Our pain, our disdain towards Humanity and our goals for the future – nobody can share them but us. They taught us that species and types didn't matter. We aren't alone and we will stand by each other. We are kin.

This gratitude I have towards Principal Julius can't be expressed with mere words or actions. He gave me a new family, a new future and a life full of renewed hope. A new start.

I will repay him, even if it costs me my life.

Hope you liked the chapter and our starting characters. There will be quite a number of Characters appearing through out the entire story, both main and side characters. As such, I will be creating a forum for everybody to keep track of everything released thus far. It'll be my first time creating one so hopefully it can contain all I want to put in. It will be updated within a couple of days of each chapter update. It's been a long time since I wrote anything and I can tell my English has worsened. It feels like my past and present tenses were all over the place. If you find any mistakes, feel free to point them out.

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