Pyromancy with Koth the Hammer. It sounded like some kind of baking class, centered around desserts. The class actually had an interesting mix of students including to Chandra's great surprise Tamiyo. Most of whom were wearing the normal school issued uniforms. Chandra however had quickly headed back to the dorm room to change into her homemade fire-proof uniform.
When Koth entered the room he looked at everyone one at a time. When his eyes fell on her he took in the fact that her uniform looked different than everyone else's. "Young lady, what are you wearing?"
"Uh, I made my own uniform for this class at home. It's made from a fire-proof material."
He looked to the rest of the class, "Here is a girl who is ready for this class. Normally I would have the teaching staff send students in my class uniforms that were already fire-proof, but feel like the normal ones. She however took added precaution to hand make a uniform her-self." He looked to Chandra, "How much experience do you have with Pyromancy?"
"Uh, I've known about my control of fire since I was five, when my friends home was on fire and I ran in to save them. When I found them they were unconscious and it scared me so much that when I screamed I released so much energy the fire around us just spontaneously went out." Chandra said getting an impressed look from Koth.
"So you're saying you have a natural affinity for fire. Interesting." He said looking around mostly at some of the non-human students. At least five were Fire Nymphs. "For those of you who have such abilities, I expect much from you. Mostly, I want you to assist your fellow students when they have difficulty." And with that he had everyone show a test of their abilities. After that he partnered everyone up according to their 'power level'. He mostly partnered people with high levels with ones with low ones (scale of 1 to 10. 1s partnered with 6s. 2 with 7. So on and so forth.)as a way to have the higher students help teach the lower ones.
Chandra had actually been given a ten and grouped with the fire nymphs 'to their complete displeasure. 'They like to think of themselves as the greatest pyromancers next to fire elementals.' When he was about to pair her with someone she asked, "Uh, since Tamiyo is my roommate could I be partnered with her? That way I would be able to help her train after class."
Koth thought about this for a second before nodding his approval.
Elven History and Magic with Nissa Revane was next. Her class was outside in the near-by forest. It wasn't too far and with a little running Chandra got there in about five minutes. When Nissa spotted her in her home made uniform she was about to ask about it but Chandra spoke first "Yeah I know this uniform isn't school issue but how was I supposed to know the ones I was sent were already fire proof because of my Pyromancy class?" she said breathlessly.
Nissa looked it over "It actually isn't a bad recreation, it just," she pointed to the school seal, "that's the wrong color." She said with a smile.
Chandra 'hmphed' and said "yeah well I was all out green thread."
Nissa smiled at her "You're the girl that was sitting next to Jace at the teachers table at lunch, weren't you?"
"Yeah, his son and I are friends and he invited me to sit with him."
"He actually asked Nicol Bolas if he would make it ok for you and his son to sit there whenever you wanted."
"Indeed I did." A loud deep voice said from behind them. They turned to see the headmaster had landed a little ways from them and had been listening to their conversation, "So you're the girl that Jace had asked about, it's a pleasure to meet you," he said with as formal a bow as a dragon could manage, "I had actually received word from Koth that you had impressed him with your abilities. And the fact that you made your own fire proof uniform. Unfortunately I must ask that you change back into your original one for each student's uniform is specially made for them depending on their classes. For example in this class you will from time to time deal with plants that spew poisonous liquid at everything that isn't an elf. Thus an elven spell was put on your uniforms to trick the plant into thinking you are an elf."
He stretched his hand out to her and she saw he had one of her uniforms. She took it and was surprised when he spread his wing around her to give her the privacy needed to change. When she was done he gave her the dragon equivalent to a smile and nod then flew off.
"Well that was interesting." Someone said and she turned to see Jace standing with the rest of the students.
"She didn't know if her uniforms were fire proof so she made her own without knowing that they are also enchanted to protect you from other hazards in your classes." Nissa said coming to her aid, "Now with that settled let's get started with class."
An hour later Chandra was headed to what she hoped was going her favorite class. Since Jace both junior and senior had been training her in the art of scrying and mind control she knew more coming into the class than most of the other students would. When she entered the room she immediately spotted both Belren's having a conversation at the front of the room and she felt a wave of relief that young Jace would be there to help her if she needed it and Jace senior was busy helping someone else.
The period went by quicker that Chandra had expected, and she had noticed that Tamiyo had been right. All throughout the class she noticed that the other girls would glance at him and quickly look away when he started to look their way. It began to annoy her so much that she quickly probed their minds with hers and told them to knock it off before she set them on fire. That made them pay attention to what he was saying and not just him.
When the bell rang Jace called her over to his desk. "What did you tell them to make them pay attention?"
Knowing she was busted Chandra broke out in a blush, "That if they didn't pay attention I would set them on fire." She said like a child that just got caught doing something wrong.
Jace sighed "Next time just send me a message of who isn't paying attention."
"OK" she said moving to the door.
"One more thing."
"Yes." She said half way out the door.
"Good job. I almost didn't notice you. But Junior did. Now get going you little trouble maker." He said with a laugh.
When Chandra reached the library her jaw dropped to the floor. It was more amazing than she had anticipated. There must have been ten floors with enough books to fill up the giant lunch room twice.
"Impressive isn't it?"
Turning around Chandra got her first look at Karn He looked to be about nine feet tall and made from some sort of metal.
"Yes it is sir." She said barely hiding the shakiness in her voice.
"Haha no need to be afraid of me," he said with a laugh as he strode towards her. "Unless of course you do anything but handle these books with absolute care." He said his voice turning dark.
"Of course sir."
"Oh and a word of advice. Stay away from the side room on the end after hours. Avacyn is usually in there and if Kaalia comes looking for her it's best not to knock on the door." He said his face growing slightly darker.
Understanding what he meant Chandra just nodded and moved into the main part of the library and was surprised to see Liliana sitting at one of the tables.
"Miss Liliana? What are you doing in here? Shouldn't you be teaching a class?"
Liliana looked around to her "Oh hey. I didn't expect to see you here. And to answer your question I have this period off so I tend to spend it in here." She said gesturing to the room around them. "I prefer this place to my teacher's dorm."
Chandra took a seat across from Liliana, "I take it you read a lot."
"As much as I can. The fiction section of this place is actually quite large. I actually prefer the occasional romance." Liliana said with a small smile as she closed the book.
Glancing at the cover Chandra read the name of the book. 'Ancient Rose'.
Liliana noticed this and slid the book over to her, "Go ahead and read it. I have twice before. It's a very good book." She said pulling one of her other books towards her.
For the next hour they both read in silence. Chandra blushed heavily when she read chapter 7 where Weiss and Ruby made love for the first time, and had to stifle her laughter quite a few times. "What is the book talking about in chapter 15?"
"I have no idea. When I asked Karn he directed me to a few books that described something like it but they kept referring to it as the slenderman and any books on ancient lore probably refer to it as something else."
The bell rang and Chandra handed the book back to Liliana, "Oh no, check it out and finish it. You need to before to can read the sequel." (working on that)
Chandra quickly did that and when she returned to the table she saw that Liliana had put her things in her bag for her, "Oh thank you, I'll see you tomorrow." She said as she headed to the door.
"Looking forward to it." Liliana called after her.
