A short story on how Eli and Sarah met.
(Sarah's POV)
"Bye mum!" Sarah called as she boarded the train. She was excited to go to her new school. She was headed to Death City. The train ride there was expected to take a week. Sarah was led to the room she would stay in. Due to the fact she was going to the well-known Death Weapon Meister Academy, the school had paid for the trains ride there and wow, the train was fancy! She would be staying in a room with another student. As Sarah opened the door to her room (which was narrow with two plush twin beds on opposite sides, and a wide window stretching across to show the outside world.) she saw that her train partner was already there.
It was a boy about her age. He had blonde hair that was cut short, and green eyes. He was pretty cute, she thought, because when he smiled, the room seemed to become brighter. Sarah thought she could see him blush while he greeted her,
"Hi, I'm Eli Tivers. Who are you?" Eli glanced down at the floor.
Sarah waved to him energetically, "Hello there, Eli Tivers! I am Sarah Goodwin, a spear joining the ranks of the DWMA!"
Eli's face contorted into a look of surprise. "I'm joining as a meister."
Sarah grinned. "Hey, wanna be partners when we get there? I bet we would rock it."
Eli nodded. "Okay."
Eli had taken the window bed, so Sarah took the one by the wall. She rested her suitcase on a pillow. "I'm pretty sure they had a café somewhere here. Want to join me for dinner?"
Eli jumped up at the offer. "Yeah! Okay!"
Eli grabbed her hand and they walked together. Sarah observed the intricate detail of the train. Metal was wrapped on the room, giving it a rich look. Sarah felt like a queen walking through a narrow palace. They passed a bar. Then they found the café. They were seated at a table for two. Sarah ordered them waters, and chips. Eli fiddled with his napkin. "So, what kinda weapon are you?"
Sarah sat up a little straighter. "I'm a spear."
Eli smiled. "Cool."
Sarah and Eli ate in silence. It was a comfortable silence. Sarah had the feeling they were going to be close. So very close.
After dinner, Eli raced Sarah back to the room and won. He was fast. Sarah had issues keeping up with him. Jeez! Eli flopped onto his bed when he got inside the room. He closed his eyes. Sarah sat on her bed and looked at the darkened sky. The trees outside were a blur. She moved her suitcase to the floor. Sarah pulled back the sheets of her bed. She got in and pulled them up to her chin. Eli was already snoring.
Sarah smiled to herself, and closed her eyes.
She had dreams of death.