Once I made my way into the auditorium, I took a seat close to the back. There weren't many of us, maybe a little over a hundred. I just wanted to get this over with and back to my room at the dorms. I waited until it seemed like everyone quieted down before finally looking up. At the front of the room was a small stage with a podium. On either side of the podium sat five chairs, all occupied by teachers and other faculty members. I only recognized two of the people: Carlisle and Esme Cullen. When Mr. Cullen stood, you could've heard a pin drop. All eyes were on him as he made his way to the podium.

"Good afternoon, students," he said with a smile. "It is with great pride that I say welcome to CV Academy." Everyone around me clapped, but I just sat there with my hands clasped together over my lap. "For those of you who don't know who I am, I'm Professor Carlisle Cullen. I teach biology, chemistry, and one of your electives. I'm also your Headmaster." I couldn't help but wonder which elective class he'd be teaching. I prayed it wasn't something too embarrassing. "I hope everyone has taken the time to read over the Academy's manual, and look over the materials you'll be using in your supply box. The rules that the Academy has set forth are very firm. We do not care who your parents are, or your family's history. If you can't follow the basic rules of our establishment, then you will leave. End of story."

Elective class? Maybe they should look up the real term for that. I think if I had to choose between taking Anal Play 101 and Photography, I'd take the latter of the two. I guess I should have looked in the toy box before I came. Hopefully we wouldn't be discussing it too much.

"To my left are your teachers for the remainder of your time here at CV Academy. Each teaches an academic class along with an elective." Mr. Cullen motioned to the far left of the row of teachers. "At the end is your English teacher, Mrs. Shelly Cope." I perked up at the warm smile Mrs. Cope flashed at all of us. English has always been my favorite subject. "History will be taught by Mr. Bob Cope, Shelly's husband. They've been educators at this establishment for over twenty years."

I couldn't help but smile at that. These were the same teachers my parents had. That thought alone helped me feel a little more at home.

"Next is Mr. Banner, who will be teaching science, and Ms. Goff who will cover mathematics." The teachers gave a small nod towards us and turned their attention back to Mr. Cullen. "Now, to my right are the main staff members here at CV. My wife, Esme Cullen, is the lead student counselor as well as the females' dorm mother. If you have any problems or issues, please feel free to seek her out."

At first glance, Esme looked like a beautiful, graceful woman; the more I looked at her, the more I noticed that she didn't smile. She didn't even acknowledge us. She seemed to be lost in her own world, staring off into space.

Mr. Cullen continued, introducing the Chief of Security, whom I recognized as Felix from earlier; the Head Chef, named Mr. Jefferson; and Mr. Varner who managed the cleaning staff.

"All staff members are to be treated with the same respect you would give me. To disrespect them is to disrespect this institution. They are here to help you prepare for the world out there. Combined, we have over a hundred years' experience, so know that I'm correct when I say we've earned it."

I noticed Mr. Cullen giving some of the students in the audience a pointed look, and I was glad that I wasn't one of them.

A/N: This is my last chapter until the 14th. I hope these four chapters have gotten you interested in what happens next. I look forward to hearing from you.

Much Love,

Kris