Whitman Academy of Success – Prologue I

Author's note: Even though submissions aren't finished, I'm just going to do the first few submissions' introductions. Alice Verence is going to be the narrator, since she was the first submitted, also, I like her. So, let's begin. Also, DinRose, I hope you don't mind me using Alice as the protagonist. I mean, from your submission, it looked like she was supposed to serve a Kirigiri or Nanami role, but I really think she fits as protagonist. ^_^

Alice stares up at Whitman Academy of Success nervously, clutching her luggage. It's so… huge. It's really intimidating. Should I really be here? At this prestigious of an academy? Why me?

Alice pulls out the note and double checks.

Alice Verence,

You have been a very bright young child, and you have made many advancements in astronomy. Don't think nobody's noticed. Here at Whitman Academy of Success, we make it our job to make sure our talented future receives a wonderful education! That is why you, Alice Verence, have been selected to attend Whitman Academy of Success as Super High School Level Astronomer. Have fun, and good luck! Be at the building August 25th to begin school. As this is a boarding school, remember to bring your luggage and anything necessary.

From the desk of Jeremy Fayolle, headmaster.

Looking at that letter still amazes Alice. She takes a deep breath, and steps closer to the large marble door with intricate designs. But, as she step forward, something… Comes over her… I don't know what's wrong with me… My head hurts… I'm so dizzy… She tries to take another step forward, but instead… Everything goes black.

Alice wakes up on a desk in a classroom. It seems pretty… Typical. She shakily stands up… This is just… A normal classroom. Alice looks around, her luggage is in the corner. She digs through it and pulls out her phone. No bars… No service… Nothing. Alice notices a door in the corner, and she opens it and steps out into a hallway. This must be… Whitman Academy of Success! But why… Did I wake up here…? Something's… seriously wrong here…

Alice looks nervously around, her head swiveling place to place, until a hand grabs her shoulder. "AUGH!"

She wheels around to see a boy with blond hair and a green eye and a gold eye. Besides the heterochromatic eyes, he's pretty average looking. He grimaces. "Oh gosh… Sorry for startling you. Name's Rian Kohler. Super High School Level Paranormalist."

SHSL Paranormalist, Rian Kohler, is famous all over the world. He writes horror stories, researches basically anything supernatural… He's famous for claiming to sight many ghosts and such.

"Oh, it's okay… Alice Verence, Super High School Level Astronomer," Alice stammers.

SHSL Astronomer, Alice Verence, is quite well known among the astronomy community for making many advances in astronomy. However, she is not very well known elsewhere, but it was enough to get her noticed by Whitman Academy of Success.

"Anyway, it seems you're the 16th… Come with me to meet the others," Rian says, and begins to walk down the hall. Alice follows behind.

He leads her slowly to the doors of what seems to be a cafeteria, and when Rian opens the door, Alice sees that she was right. There's the typical cafeteria lunch tables, the buffet area where the lunch ladies throw disgusting mold-infested globs on your plates… Only, the food looks high quality and delicious. Alice notices the other 15 students. Might as well introduce myself… 1 down, 14 to go…

She walks up to a mysterious girl with brown hair and heterochromatic eyes with a shirt with an ankh on it. She sits alone at a table, slowly sipping some tea and avoiding socialization. "Hi," Alice says quietly.

The girl nods. "Good day, Alice Verence."

"H-How did you know my name…?" Alice stutters. This place gets weirder and weirder.

"The inner eye sees all, Verence," the girl cackles. "Olivia Giovanni, Super High School Level Cartomancer."

"Cartomancer?"

"Card reading and the like," Olivia says with a creepy smile.

SHSL Cartomancer, Olivia Giovanni, is known for her mysterious appearance and shockingly accurate readings… She has almost never been wrong!

"So… How are you…?" Alice asks, trying to make conversation.

"I will answer later," Olivia says, holding her creepy smile. "Be gone, Verence."

Alice sighs. Is everyone here suspicious as anything or…?

She walks up to a strange person with a hoodie a few sizes too big and jeans and boots. Is this person a boy or girl?

"Hey," Alice says shortly.

The person pulls their hood down. It's a she with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She's average height, average weight… Average everything. "Hey hey hey!" the girl enthusiastically chirps. "Name's Dahlia Ditto~! Professional copycat!"

SHSL Copycat, Dahlia Ditto, is noted for being highly annoying. Back in her hometown, she would never speak unless spoken to, and once spoken to, she never left you alone! She's pretty much a nobody… But, Whitman Academy of Success saw something in her.

"Hi. Alice Verence. Astronomer," Alice responds, and twirls one of her braids.

Dahlia grins and twirls her hair.

"Well, I'm gonna go meet some others," Alice says, and Dahlia nods.

"Me too."

Alice slowly walks away, only to find Dahlia stalking her. "Can I help you?"

"I'm copying you, silly!" Dahlia exclaims. "It's what I do!"