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CHAPTER III:

A loud gong was heard ringing down every hall in the long and enormous manor. It was the wake up gong. Students in every room awoke and rushed to be the first in the bathroom. Half and hour later, another gong was heard. Breakfast.

The new students walked to the Eating Room with excitement. It was their first day. They were still rather unsure of how their classes were going to be. Or what subjects they will be having. However, when they entered the doors of the hall, they were surprised. Instead of the many round tables they had yesterday, there were five very long tables arranged vertically with different tablecloth colours each. Five different colours: Fiery orange, willow green, amethyst purple, cerulean blue and icy turquoise. At the front was another long table arranged horizontally. It had a black tablecloth. Banners hung from the ceilings.

"Wow," said eighteen-year-old Plont to his friend, Caederye.

Caederye made a face and mumbled that he did not care. The fifteen year old leaned against the door as they waited for his sister. Unexpectedly, a blond man leapt out in front of them. "Good morning!" said Fye brightly.

Plont returned the greeting but Caederye only glared at the man. Fye took no notice. He stared at Caederye and made an "hmm" sound. Then, he smiled. The twenty two year old man pulled the teenager's face into a smile and said," Why the long face? Hmm?"

Plont covered his laughing mouth with his hands and held his stomach. He was hysterical. Caederye's eyes were wide and glaring. He slapped the teacher's hands away from his face. He muttered irritatingly, "Am not."

The mage stood straight up. He had a wistful look. Just then, he spotted someone. Someone who was more fun to play with. "Hey, Tasuki!" he called.

The blazing hair man responded and walked to his fellow colleague. "What do you want?" he asked.

"Your student's lost. You left him to stand by the door. Take him." With that, the mage left them to bully his Kuro-tan. Kurogane was walking sleepily into the hall but his eyes went wide open when he saw Fye. "Not you," he mumbled with a groan. The cheerful Fye pushed him away to the front table. He did not resist, only groaned.

Tasuki stared at Caederye. He folded his arms and scratched his head. Caederye stared back. Then, "Are you really in my team?" he asked, scratching his chin.

Suddenly, a table flew by and struck him. He gave a shriek of pain before falling to the floor under the impact of the table. Enter Nuriko, Team Mistress for Team Earth. "What do you mean if he's in your team? You don't know?" she asked fiercely.

Tasuki jumped up and rubbed his sore head. "Nuriko! I should've known it was you. Of course I know…I was just…checking," he argued.

"Right," patronized Nuriko.

"I was!" said Tasuki guiltily. "And that hurt!"

"Oops, guess I didn't know my strength. I just wanted to tap you with it," she said with an innocent smile and she strode of to the table in front.

Tasuki rubbed his head again. He motioned to Caederye who was still leaning by the main door. "Is it bleeding?" he asked, showing the back of his head to Caederye.

"Yes," replied Caederye lazily.

Tasuki did another jump. "WHAT?" he screamed.

He touched his head and looked at his hand. No blood. He glared at the student. Caederye was smirking. Tasuki reached for something behind his back but touched nothing. He did not have it with him. He cursed under his breath. "It was just a joke, Mr. Tasuki," said Caederye with a smile.

It was not a genuine smile, noticed Nuriko who had turned around when she heard him scream. There was something wrong with the boy, she thought. She knew Tasuki was a very hot-tempered person so she rushed to him and pulled him to the teacher's table. Before they left, Nuriko told Plont that their team's table is the one with the green tablecloth.

"Hey, punk. Ours' the one with the orange tablecloth," called Tasuki to Caederye.

Just then, his sister entered with her roommates and an Amiboshi. Eriol was behind them with Supinel and Nakuru. Eriol greeted the group with a smile but Caederye glared at him spitefully. "Morning, brother!" greeted Caerie.

"They changed the table arrangements," said Te.

"I think we have to sit according to our teams," presumed Elle.

They were interrupted by a new group of people entering the hall. There really were more students than they had expected. "I am not monster!" exclaimed a Junior Year II girl named Sakura Kinomoto.

"If you're not a monster, why are you yelling like one?" replied her brother, Touya.

They were accompanied by Senior Year IV Yukito, Junior Year II Li Syaoran and Team Mistress Tomoyo. Just then, a yellow thing popped up from Tomoyo's long hair. A thing that looked exactly like Supinel except it was yellow in colour and not black. "I smell pancakes. Yummy pancakes," it said dreamily. "Take me to the pancakes,"

Tomoyo giggled. "Oh, Kero." That was his name. His full name was actually Keroberos. She carried him in her arms and went to Team Earth's table. He belonged to Sakura so she left him there where Sakura would be able to find the creature.

"The Guardian Beast attacks you, tasty pancakes!" said Kero with a fighting stance.

"She's not a monster," defended Syaoran who was unaware of Kero's absence.

"Definitely not," added Yukito with a smile.

"See?" said Sakura, sticking out her tongue.

The new students observed the seniors with interest when they heard a shrill voice. "Touya!" cried Nakuru as she ran to hug him.

Touya's eyes widened and ran away from the doors but he stopped at the sight of the Headmistress. He bowed in greeting. "Kinomoto, breakfast is about to begin. Where are you going?" asked Yuuko-san.

By then, Nakuru had already caught hold of Touya; she bowed and held on to Touya's arm. His sister was grinning at her brother's troubled face. Syaoran and Yukito tried to control their laughter. The pale woman smiled, amused. "Come," she said.

As they walked back to the Eating Room, Touya tried to unhook his arm away from Nakuru's hands. "Akiizuki," he said with a sigh, as his efforts did not succeed.

She shook her head and squeezed his arm tighter.
"Na-Ku-Ru!" she said.

"Akiizuki," he insisted.

She shook her head again and squeezed even tighter. "You're going to kill my arm soon," he said. But she did not let go. "Why me?" thought Touya as he rubbed his forehead.

Yuuko-san stopped at where Caederye and his group were at the doors. She smiled. "During breakfast, you will sit in your teams. We will be eating soon. Best find a seat,"

As she entered, the doors closed behind her and Caederye almost tumbled over due to his leaning.

"At least you know where you're sitting, Rye," said Plont.

Just then, a voice boomed loudly. "Hey, you new people! My team, orange table!" said Tasuki into a "loudspeaker" as he stood on his wooden chair. He had folded the morning paper into a paper roll.

Nuriko pulled him down roughly from the chair and snatched his "loudspeaker". "Green for Earth! Purple for Air! Darker blue for Kuro's Team! And finally, lighter blue for Tomoyo!" she said enthusiastically.

"Nuriko! Stop abusing me," scolded Tasuki.

The lavender haired woman ignored him and poured herself a glass of orange juice. The students were already rushing to their seats. The seniors were all friendly. Touya breathed a sigh of relief as he walked to his table. Nakuru smiled and dragged Yukito to their table. Before that, she grabbed hold of Alexis to follow her. She gestured for Amiboshi to follow. They were in Team Air. Touya was happy he was in Team Water or at least another team that did not have Nakuru.

The food that had been prepared looked delicious and tasted delicious. Breakfast was noisy and tasty. Yuuko-san spoke to the teachers at the table and cared not for the noise. The seniors chattered and murmured and soon the new students joined in. The Team Masters and Mistresses ate fast. As soon as they were done, they gave the new students their timetable for the week and new timetables to the other old students.

At XXXHolic Symphonia Academy, a student studies there for five years. The first three years are called Junior Year. The first year is called "Junior Year I", the second "Junior Year II" and the third "Junior Year III". The last two years are called Senior Year. The fourth year is called "Senior Year IV" and the fifth "Senior Year V". There are two important exams. One is taken in the students' Junior Year III and it is to advance to the Senior Year. The other is taken in their last year and it is to ensure they are qualified. Of course, there are exams in the other forms. Each student will take five compulsory classes and three choice classes. During the first week for the Junior Year I students, they will attend every class offered by the academy for their year. This is for them to participate and be able to choose their extra classes wisely and to their interest and ability.

Elle received her timetable with a smile, excited. "Thank you, Mr. Kurogane,"

Kurogane was taken a back by the salutation. Nevertheless, he had expected it somehow. Each year, the little scallywags had different ways of calling him. And it was only thanks to that ridiculous blond headed mage. The one he disliked most was Kuro-woofy. "Your welcome "grunted Kurogane.

Elle examined her timetable. Her friend, Rain who sat opposite her was busy finishing her bowl of hot, steamy porridge. Elle was the one of the first to finish at her table. The other was Touya. "Hey, Elle. What do we have for first period?" she asked as she scooped her last spoonful.

"A choice class, Agriculture. Oh, great fun," said Elle sarcastically. It was not a lesson she was looking forward to. She had no interest in farming, pushing cows to plant the seeds and plucking silly yellow crops.

"Who do we have it with?" asked Rain.

"Team Ice."

"Who's the teacher?"

"Professor Drakken and his assistant, Sheego," read Elle.

"Isn't that the blue lady and the green man?"

Touya who was sitting next to Rain had been listening. He stifled a laugh. "Actually, it's the blue man and the green lady," he interrupted.

Rain immediately turned a shade of red when she realised a senior was talking to them. Touya had gotten the wrong meaning for their silence. "Hey, don't worry about it. It's just your second day. Though, trust me, if you don't know what to choose, Agriculture's okay. For one thing, Professor Drakken and Sheego's classes are funny. Just don't insult them. It's an easy subject," explained Touya.

"What year are you in?" asked Elle.

"Year IV. First weeks for Year I students are fun. I'm not taking that class though."

"What are you taking?" asked Rain with interest.

"Music, Business and Merchantsry, Art and Design," he said as he gulped down his tea. "I have to go. See you later and have fun," he said as he saw his best friend, Yukito approaching.

"Thanks," said Elle and Rain.

Nakuru who spotted Touya leaving, put a slice of toast in her mouth and ran to catch up with him. She jumped on his back and laughed. Touya, who was used to this torment, as he calls it, only sighed and walked on. "Do you think they're together?" asked Rain.

"I don't know. Did you see them when they entered the hall?" replied Elle. She had. She had been with Caerie and the others.

"We had better go," said Rain as she glanced at the clock.

Elle agreed. She slung her bag over her shoulder and left with Rain. Then, she remembered that Caerie was in Team Ice. She waited for Caerie at her table and the three left. Elle saw Caerie's brother and Plont looking. "Do you need to tell your brother and Plont?" she asked.

"No. Don't worry. I heard Professor Drakken and his assistant, Sheego is teaching Agriculture. That's the blue lady and the green man, right?"

Rain and Elle laughed. "No, it's the blue man and the green lady. A senior at our table corrected us."

At the Main Hall, they met Alexis, Amiboshi and Te. They had five more minutes to get to class. "What do you all have?" asked Caerie.

Te replied, "Divination with the Headmistress."

"Not sharing the class?" asked Elle.

"They shouldn't be," said Amiboshi quietly.

"Why?" asked Elle.

"Because we are having Music with Team Fire," replied Alexis.

"Oh," said Caerie. "You're worried about Rye, aren't you? He's really a nice person."

Coincidentally, Plont and Caederye entered the Main Hall then. Caederye was sneezing. "Someone's talking about me," said Caederye to his sister with a suspicious look.

"Well, we had better go. It's only our first day. Look, we can use the maps they gave us," said Rain as she pulled it out from her bag.

Thus, they wished each other luck and separated in different groups. Caederye followed them to class and insisted he was not following them. Alexis had taken out hers since the two boys had forgotten to bring theirs. "This place is huge. Maybe we should have ventured inside yesterday," wondered Amiboshi aloud.

They found the Music Room easily enough. The rest of the Junior Year I from Team Air and Team Fire were there. They were on time. They entered the room to find an old woman seated, knitting a light blue shirt. She was almost finished. When they entered, it surprised her so that she jumped from her seat and demanded loudly to know who they were. A girl from Team Fire went to her and gently explained to her that it was their Music class then. She introduced both teams and told her they were in their first year. The old woman did not hear her and repeated her question. The girl repeated her words loudly in return. By then, the class was convinced that this was not their Music teacher. What convinced them was the fact that the old woman was deaf. She called to Alexis and Caederye. It was not because she knew them but because they were the nearest to the door. She hobbled briskly to them with the help a boy from Team Air. "Where is the mage? Fye D. Flowright. Where is he? Take me to him," she demanded.

The two did not argue but obliged the old woman. The truth was they did not know. Alexis tried to tell her that but she did not listen. Caederye, grumpy as he was, did not exasperate the old woman and kept silent. The old woman kept telling the two teenagers about her knitted shirt. Alexis whispered to Caederye, "This place is endless. How are we supposed to find Professor Fye?"

Caederye's expression did not change but he did not snap at her either, which was a relief to Alexis. "How about we ask Watanuki where his class is now?" suggested Caederye gruffly.

"You're a genius. You are so right," exclaimed Alexis.

Caederye glanced at her. She looked at his face and his eyes shifted to the scenery outside. "But how do we find Watanuki? He could be anywhere," she asked.

The old woman poked him. "Are you listening to me, child?" she asked.

He nodded. "Look in front, will you?" she shouted and continued her story about the knitted shirt.

"True. He could be on the Great Stairs," he replied to Alexis' question.

"How do you know?" Alexis asked.

"Because he is right ahead of us, on it with his silly checklist," he replied as he pointed with his head. The old woman was holding on to his arms.

Alexis saw. "You're good," she said and she ran up the stairs to Watanuki.

"Mona Lisa painting…Oh no! It's not here yet?" gasped Watanuki as he made a cross on his list.

"Mr. Watanuki?"

"What? I'm busy. That witch wants Mona Lisa here by evening and FedEx hasn't even sent her to the house yet."

Alexis, who had no idea who his Mona Lisa was, ignored her curiosity and enquired the whereabouts of the young mage. It took her awhile to get the Assistant's attention over his distress.

"You, boy, let me tell you. Knitting is not easy. Sometimes the needles poke me and they hurt me. I told my daughter to get me needles that aren't so sharp but she told me it was impossible," the old woman told Caederye. He listened but he was not paying attention.

"Flowright? Why, he's in his E&C class of course. Second floor. Now, run along. Oh no! The Van Gogh artwork isn't here either?" he exclaimed.

Alexis beckoned for Caederye to bring the old woman up the stairs. "Second floor. I think I better carry her," she said as she started to bend down.

"No, I'll do it. If you break any bones carrying her, Caerie will kill me," he said insensitively.

Alexis smiled. "Well, thank you then. In a way."

"Are you saying I'm heavy?" asked the old woman shrilly as Caederye piggybacked her.

"Of course not. He's saying that I have weak bones," said Alexis with a smile.

"Oh. Well, that's true. Girls these days are all so weak and limp. In my days, we used to drink every kind of milk there was. Cows, goats and even camels. Good for your bones, child. I'll ask my daughter to bring some for you next time," lectured the old woman.

"Umm…thank you for your kindness," said Alexis.

Finally they reached the room where the Enchantments and Concoctions classes were held. Alexis knocked and opened the door. It was a gigantic room. There were bookshelves in one corner, a black board, tables and chairs, and even cauldrons. It was Concoction day and the Senior Year V students from Team Ice and Fire were carefully inserting the ingredients and stirring the potion inside while repeating the instructions from the board under their breaths. With the intensity hanging around the room, no one had heard the knock.

Fye was helping the senior with her potion and did not hear the knock either. Alexis whispered to Caederye, "He's here."

"Call him out," he whispered back. He added a grunt hastily. He didn't want to seem unlike his usual self.

Alexis walked quickly to Fye and tugged his sleeve. "Professor Fye?"

"Oh, you need help with your Consiive Confellise too? Alright, where's your pot?" he asked.

He did not hear her protest but walked zigzagged between cauldrons looking for her pot. Alexis followed him, trying to get his attention. Outside, Caederye was watching with the asleep old woman on his back. He couldn't help but laugh. Silently, of course. Fye stopped abruptly and Alexis banged into him. Fye turned around. "You're in my team, aren't you? It's not your class yet," he said with a confused look.

"Yes. I came to tell you that an old woman is looking for you. She was in the Music Room," explained Alexis.

"Why were you and him in the Music Room?" He had noticed Caederye.

"We're supposed to have Music class now," said Alexis.

"Oh dear, Watanuki gave me the wrong copies then. The timetable's changed," he said. "I have to get the right ones from him then. You two Teams, stay in the Music Room first. I'll give you all the timetables there. I'll take Team Fire's as well."

"Okay. And the old woman?"

"Oh yes. Where is she?"

She led him to the door. Caederye had straightened his face and was persuading the old woman, who had awoken, to not swing her arms. She shouted to be put down immediately but she quietened at the sight of Fye. "Mr. Flowright!" she exclaimed.

"Oh. Madame Lucia. I heard you were looking for me?" he said with a smile.

"Yes. I have something for you," she answered and gave him the knitted shirt.

"Thank you. You're too kind. You've already knitted six shirts for me. Now, seven, one for each day," he said with a laugh.

Then, he asked them to wait and went to the opposite room. "Kuro-whee? Can you take care of my class for a few minutes?" he called into the room.

Kurogane came out grumpily, opened the E&C door and slammed it shut. "Your teacher will be back soon," he shouted so loudly that they could hear it outside. "Now, that's done. I have to do something. Madame Lucia, how about we go for a walk?" he asked.

She agreed and held on to his arm for support. "You two go back to the room. I'll be there shortly," said Fye.

As they turned the corner, Fye's mouth lifted to a grin. So the boy can smile and laugh, he thought wistfully.

"You will address me as Doctor Drakken and not Professor. It sounds too much like Professor Dementor," lectured the blue man.

It was Agriculture class and their teacher had been repeating almost all the same sentences. His assistant, Sheego teased him and sat on the table, filing her nails. She wore a green and black suit and had long hair. Doctor Drakken was blue all over. His hair was tied together and he did not speak anything that was related to Agriculture. "I am an evil genius and I will soon have world dominance," he said with an evil crackle.

"That's what he says every year, kids," said Sheego.

"Well, I will dominate the world this year," he argued.

"You wish to learn about A-Agreen-A…What that word, Sheego?" he asked.

"Agriculture, Doctor, Agriculture. You know the one with the corn and the sheep."

"And what exactly am I suppose to teach about corn and sheep and potatoes?" he asked irritatingly.

He answered his own question. "I know! I can teach them to make them come to life and we will train them for world dominance," he cried.

"Oh sure. You can teach the corn karate and the sheep how to use shields. Very diplomatic, Doctor. Some evil genius you are."

The class was in fits of laughter. Rain and Elle laughed the hardest. They can't say they haven't been warned. "Well, alright, let me teach you something about Agriculture," he said.

He went to the black board and wrote "Airgreecowcher" under his name. "Hey Doc, you might want to check on your spelling," said Sheego with a smirk as she tossed him a dictionary. "Read the page I folded."

He did. He stared at his spelling. "I-I was only teaching them how to pronounce it," he stammered.

"Then why did you check the dictionary?" asked Eriol.

"Well, I…wanted to teach them the meaning of it," he stammered again.

He was teaching them the ways to shear a sheep when the door slammed open by a young woman with an apron. "Professor Drakken, I'm so sorry. But have you seen my mother?" she asked worriedly.

"Doctor Drakken. And no, I have not seen your mother since she last sheared my chickens," he said irritatingly.

Sheego looked up from her magazine she was reading. She had a thought. "Have you looked for that blond man? He might know."

"Professor Flowright? Thank you so much."

"Now, where was I? Ah, yes. Shearing sheep. Now, let's go to the field. Shego, gather the sheep there. I will get your materials," he said.

"This is a strange class," said Rain.

"I'm not going to waste my time with this. What's the point?" argued Elle.

They left for the field after helping their teacher pack his cupboard that he had emptied in search for the shearing materials. "Still, he's a funny sort of fellow. Stranger than Professor Flowright, don't you think so?" asked Eriol to Elle.

Elle was rather surprised he spoke to her but she answered without the slightest hint of it. "Well, that's true. This guy is just cuckoo crazy. And he's all blue too."

"Plus, his assistant's all green. They're rather unique, huh?" he asked with a laugh.

"I think so too," agreed Elle, nodding her head.

From then onwards, Elle found another friend. The Perriern was very intelligent and matured. She sympathised him that no one else approached him often. As they were walking towards the field, a small black thing flew past them. "Whee! More sweets! More sweets!" cheered Supinel as he did a somersault in the air.

"Suppie! Come back!" chased a similar animal though it was yellow in colour instead.

"Supinel!" called Eriol.

The black creature flew to him obligingly. The other students walked on but Elle stayed with Eriol. "Supinel, you've been eating sweet things again," said Eriol with a sigh.

"Eriol! Sweets!" cheered the creature.

"Suppie!" called Keroberos.

Supinel heard Kero's call and flew off Eriol's arms. "I don't like you! You don't want to eat with me!" cried Supinel with tears.

Kero shook his head. "No, I'll eat, I'll eat. I'm sorry I ate your ice cream."

"You're lying. You push Suppie away," cried Supinel.

And with that, the black creature opened his mouth and there was a ball of shining light at the tip of his throat. "Oh no," said Eriol.

"No, Suppie, don't do that blasting thing again!" begged Kero.

"Lie low," shouted Eriol as he pushed Elle to the floor.

"I didn't know we can bring pets," said Elle as she lied low.

"Be glad you didn't."

Then the shining ball slowly grew and out blasted a stream of white light. Keroberos' wings grew and surrounded him. The white ray reflected upon its wings and almost hit Supinel. When the wings were withdrawn, a majestic beast replaced its small teddy bear-like features. It resembled majestic beast replaced el. a metal band on it'd the small Keroberos. a lion and there was a metal band on its forehead with a small ruby jewel.

"No fair!" cried the little black creature. And with that, it spread its wings that engulfed it. When they were withdrawn, a similar black coloured beast was revealed. There were a few differences such as its ears are more pointed, its face is somehow sharper as is its body. People with no feelings would simply compare by saying that Keroberos is fatter and rounder.

"Are they both yours?" asked Elle who was trying to stay calm.

"No," he said. Then, he thought of something. "Suppie!" he called.

He had gotten the beast's attention. He held out his hand. "Guess what I have here. Come," he persuaded.

Where there was nothing on his palm, there was now a giant candy cane there. "Sweets!" cheered Supinel in a deeper voice than usual though that is only because of the transformation.

"Wow, how did you do that?" gasped Elle.

"Learnt it. Somehow, someone, somewhere," replied Eriol with his eyes still fixed upon the flying creature.

Keroberos followed Supinel too, just in case. Supinel landed on the floor lightly and changed back to his mini size. He took the candy from Eriol's hand and laid to rest in his arms. He put it in his mouth and closed his eyes in happiness and purred happily. Eriol smiled. "Hello, Kero," greeted the fifteen year old.

Keroberos had also transformed back into his little size. "He'll be alright, don't worry," said Eriol as he offered one hand to help lift Elle to her feet.

"I'm sorry, Eriol. I mistook the pancakes for those roti canai things they imported. I thought they were salty and with oil but they were actually pancakes with honey and syrup," explained Kero.

"It's okay," said Eriol with a smile.

"What's wrong?" asked Elle.

"Suppie here can't eat sweet things. If he does he'll become hyper and all just like what you saw just now. Allergy," concluded Eriol.

Their conversation was interrupted by a wool covered Sheego who looked extremely furious. "You two!" she shrieked.

"I looked the whole burning field for you and here you are chatting with teddy bears?" she asked shrilly.

She pulled them by their collars, leaving Kero looking clueless. "Why did I ever agree to this job?" she thought to herself loudly.

"I've never even liked kids!" she exclaimed.

Eriol and Elle only smiled. They were glad they didn't have to shear sheep anymore.

Hariette Eisenstaedt and Plont had their heads rested on their arms lazily as they stared into the crystal ball, searching for something to predict to their relief teacher. Their teacher had asked them to read page thirty-six of the battered book of Divination she had provided. Crystal ball gazing was the topic.

Yuuko-san had entered earlier and taught them some very interesting things. They had spent almost half an hour learning tea leaves when she was called away. Thus, they now have the presence of Madame Dolores. They had spent fifteen minutes "gazing" and were getting a headache from the pointless staring. Their teacher gave instructions by reading of the book. "Students must open their eyes wide and their minds broader to see within of what the future holds," read the teacher.

Soon, even the teacher fell asleep on her desk, hypnotized by her staring of the crystal ball in front of her. Then, there was a knock on the wooden door and it opened. It was the Headmistress accompanied by a short little boy with his hair tied into a high ponytail. "Students, sorry to have kept you waiting," said Yuuko-san.

Their relief teacher hastily sat up from her slumber position and went to the Headmistress. "You may leave now, Dolores," said the Headmistress. "Thank you."

Madame Dolores left with a stifled yawn. Yuuko-san watched her go and closed the door before turning back to the class. The little boy held his hands by the side and smiled at the class. "This is Chiriko," introduced the Headmistress. "He will be teaching you Divination this week and will continue so if you decide to choose this subject as one of your choice classes."

There was a moment of murmuring and whispering before Yuuko-san cleared her throat. "He is still a child, yes. Nevertheless, he is a genius and has acquired much skill in this area. I encountered a little problem with getting him here which was my delay," she explained. "This is also his first year here at the academy and I trust that you will treat him with respect. Otherwise…"

Perhaps she was threatening but no one was giving him the respect he should not receive. Still, truth be told, they did underestimate him. He bowed. And they greeted. He must have just arrived. They didn't see him at the teacher's table that morning.

"Now that you have a teacher as genius as he is, you'd not need your Headmistress any longer," she said with a grin. "Divination requires patience and calmness. You need to open your minds to its teachings and follow its instructions."

The students were really drinking up every word she said. It was the way she said it that made them find it interesting. "At least that's how I think it is," she said with another grin and left.

The class gave a groan. Chiriko smiled. "Please, what the Headmistress said is really true. You must have an open heart and mind."

"If it is closed, you can never understand the art of it. Open them," he continued to enlighten them.

"Today, I think what I'm going to teach is going to be very interesting. I will teach you about the stars. Each one of us has a star of our own. For those who can read the stars, for those who know them will be able to tell when there are disasters and when there are none and so forth."

"Each person's stars are different. Usually, its position depends on the day you were born," he explained as he closed the curtains.

"Look," he said as he pointed up to the ceiling. It was enchanted.

"This is only for teaching purposes," he said.

Te marvelled at the billions of stars above their heads. "How did they do all these things?" asked Plont, admiring the ceiling as well.

"Magic, I think."

"Still, not bad for our first class. I thought we were going to be doomed if we had to stare at that ball during the whole class," whispered Plont.

"I know how you feel," said Te a little too loudly.

Chiriko glanced at her. Te's eyes grew wide in embarrassment. "I mean, the stars, oh the stars, how I feel…your passion…of our lives. Very deep feelings," stammered Te.

"I see you have much interest, Miss-?"

"Hariette Eisenstaedt, Professor," she said, growing red in the face though for the darkness in the room, it was not visible.

"Yes, Miss Eisenstaedt. I hope I'll be seeing you in my class next week then," he said with a proud smile.

"Sure," she said with too much enthusiasm.

Chiriko went back to explaining about the usage of the information about the stars and Hariette sank lower in her seat next to Plont. Plont smirked a little. "I never knew you were that into stars. You should've told me," he said sarcastically.

"Oh I do. I love them. They're so…pretty," she said.

He laughed silently. "On a brighter note, you've only two more classes to choose. So much less hassle in choosing now."

"Lucky me," she said with a scowl. "Are you always that positive?" she asked sulkily.

"No," he said with a sad smile.

The lunch gong rang twice and the students all flowed into the Main Hall from their classes happy for a break. The Junior Year I students concluded that one gong meant that they had to wake up or breakfast or lights out. Two gongs meant it is lunch or dinner or maybe something else.

At the Eating Room, the usual round tables were put back just as how it was yesterday. Alexis, Amiboshi and the rest of their team had been let out early. They had E&C which meant the teacher was their Team Master. He followed them to the Eating Room and chose to sit at Alexis and Amiboshi's table. There, they talked enthusiastically and Fye even managed to persuade Amiboshi to play a tune on his flute. The Team Master clapped heartily when the song was finished. "That is a magnificent tune," complimented Fye.

Amiboshi only shook his head, slightly shy. Suddenly, Fye had an idea. He cheered eagerly. "Are you two going back for Xmas in the month of Mervrexim?" he asked with his eyes full of excitement.

The two friends looked at each other with a forced smile. "No," they stammered.

"But, I have a brother in the city too. We were planning to celebrate Xmas since it is our first year here," explained Amiboshi.

"He joined the army," continued Alexis.

"Never mind that you invite him into the manor. Then, you two can perform at our Xmas Ball," he continued eagerly.

Alexis and Amiboshi looked troubled. "Umm…we don't know. I mean it's only the month of Rebmetpes now. It's just three more months till the month of Mervrexim," said Amiboshi with a troubled face.

"Exactly! Enough time for you two to practice," replied Fye. He was so close to tears. "Oh my gosh! I'm crying tears of happiness. I feel so..."

He sniffed. "Proud. Team Master Kind of proud," he continued.

He had beamed so proudly to them both that they didn't know how to refuse. "But, there's a problem. I still make mistakes with my tuning and all," said Alexis, uneasy.

"Who said anything of you two playing the flute together? That'd be boring!" exclaimed the mage.

"You will be singing," Fye grinned, his tears still shining in his eyes.

Alexis' eyes were wide with fear, she was speechless. She smiled fearfully. "You know what, Professor? I think playing the flute wouldn't be so hard after all," she said persuasively.

"Nonsense!" he whooped.

Just then, Elle, Rain, Caerie and Eriol entered the doors talking animatedly about their last class, Arithmetic. Elle and Eriol excelled amazingly at it, Rain coped as well. Alexis saw her and had a thought. "Professor, how about Elle sing? She's really good at everything!" said Alexis.

"But you're the one I've chosen. If you wish, you can ask her to sing with you. With you and not with herself," he said a little sternly.

Alexis looked worried and rather afraid. Fye noticed too but he had confidence in her. He saw her talent and her power but it was sad that she doesn't show it. She was too humble for her own good. But he knew she was born for many great things. He stood up and messed her long wavy hair. "Don't worry. You have my support!" he smiled.

Alexis smiled back. "Thank you, Professor."

He shook his head. "What did I tell you? Outside of classes, you can call me Fye."

He wiped away his tears and turned to leave. He had spotted Kuro-poo. He stopped. "Alexis, keep up the good work," he said.

"With what?" she asked.

"I saw a difference in someone today, thanks to you," he smiled. He knew she didn't understand. "Now, I'm going to get Mister Kurogane to sit with us," he said with a wide grin.

Amiboshi and Alexis laughed. Amiboshi turned to his friend. "Well, I guess we're doing it then. Our first year and we've been given such an honour."

"Too big of an honour. I'm going to ask Elle to help anyhow."

"You sure?"

"Why not? She plays the piano too."

At that moment, Elle and her group came to their table and seated themselves. Eriol looked unsure. "Why are you so worried, Eriol?" asked Alexis.

"Don't be at unease. I mean I'm sure they don't mind," she said, hinting to her friends.

"Of course not," they chorused.

However, Rain had been pulled away to join her group of friends at another table. Soon, Te arrived at their table followed by Plont and Caederye. Caederye scowled at Eriol's presence but seated himself next to his sister. "Hello Caederye," greeted Alexis with a smile next to him.

He turned and saw he was sitting next to her. He groaned in return. She giggled. "You're happy at least," she said.

Suddenly, "Touya go! Touya go!" cheered Nakuru who had her arms tied around Touya's neck.

Touya shuffled his feet as he made his way to the table where his sister was sitting with that brat. That brat's name was Syaoran. Yukito followed behind Touya and Nakuru. He smiled to the table where Alexis and the others were seated. "He's fine," he assured them.

Yukito, Alexis and Amiboshi knew each other because they were in the same team. Fye then came, pulling a very annoyed Kurogane to their table. "Will you stop pushing and pulling me everywhere? I can walk," he shouted at the merry mage.

After dinner that night, Caerie and Caederye left their rooms with the same excuse: meeting their sibling. They met at the Main Hall and strolled to the room they had been instructed to go. Since they were both a prince and a princess, the academy had a special class for royalties. The class was called 101 Kingdom Management Basics. The classroom was located far from the Main Hall because no one was supposed to know. They had been told to not reveal their real identity. They didn't want to anyway.

"So, how were your classes?" asked the auburn haired girl.

"Stupid."

His sister glared at him. "Okay, so they weren't too bad," confessed Caederye.

"See, it wasn't a bad thing coming here," said his sister with a smile.

"Made any friends?" asked Caerie.

"Yeah. Plont." He answered.

"Will you just lighten up? Why do you have to be so grumpy all the time?" asked Caerie in a frustrated voice.

"Because that's just how I am."

His sister sighed and shook her head. Her brother was so stubborn. "Well, what about Alexis? She's very friendly. I noticed she was the only one who greeted you. She doesn't seem so frightened of you anymore."

"That's because I bribed her to treat me nicely," he said with a smirk.

The two siblings kept silent. Caederye went to a window. He breathed in the fresh night air. He was still wearing all black. It was true though. There was hardly anybody who spoke to him today. Except for Alexis. Her friend who likes her so much, what was his name? Then, he remembered. Amiboshi. He spoke too but a lot less than Alexis.

"I'm sorry, brother," his sister said suddenly. "Maybe we shouldn't have come here."

He turned around to find his sister crying silently. He went to her and wiped her tears. "I'm sorry, Rie. No, you're right; this is a good place for us. I'm sorry," he said with a small smile.

She looked into his eyes to see if he was lying. "I mean it. Thank you for persuading me to come," he said and he gave his sister a hug.

She smiled. They continued to walk. "I wonder how the little rascals are doing at home without us," said Caerie.

"Probably throwing water balloons in your room."

"Oh? I think they're painting your room pink in colour. I overheard Chrenae planning with Chrenie."

"Well, when we go back, I'll paint our lil brother's room black then."

They laughed warmly. They reached the classroom right on time. Caederye knocked and opened the door. A teacher with long silky black hair had his back turned to them. The teacher turned to face them and beckoned for them to sit. He smiled. "Good evening."

"Wow, you're really pretty but you sound like a man. No offence," said Caerie.

"That'd be because I am a man," replied the teacher. He was not offended.

"You're a guy?" gasped Caederye.

"I am."

Caederye swallowed with difficulty. "Whoa," he said as he looked at his teacher from head to toe.

The teacher was dressed in red traditional clothing. He seemed too pretty to be a man but a man he is. "Caederye, I presume," asked the man.

Caederye just nodded his head. "I know I am extremely beautiful but you should stare less, it's making me feel uneasy," said their teacher with a frown.

The fifteen-year-old teenager scowled. He sure is modest, thought Caederye.

"We're waiting for another prince and then we may start. Now, we'll have this class once a week. And you will tell your friends that you are going out to help me with my praying to the Suzaku. You will not ask who or what the Suzaku is. And if they want to follow, tell them they can't." said the teacher.

"I forgot to mention that my name is Hotohori. I am not a King but an Emperor. I will teach you what I know and what I've learnt," he explained.

Then, there was a knock. The door opened and in came a tall boy with messy bluish hair. "I'm sorry I'm late," apologized the teenager.

His back was turned to Caederye and Caerie so they did not who he was but Caederye thought the mess of hair was familiar. "That is alright, you're not very late. But remember, a King must never be late," he said with a beam.

Caederye arched his eyebrow. A King should not look like a woman either, he thought.

"Take a seat," instructed the Emperor.

The boy nodded and turned. Caederye's eyes went wide with hatred. Caerie gasped as well but she noticed her brother's anger. She turned to her brother and held his arm. She whispered," Don't do anything irrational."

Eriol was also surprised but even he too felt the hatred growing from the young prince. He had finally understood why, out of the many Symphonians in the academy, Caederye had the most hatred towards his kingdom, towards him. It was because Caederye was the Prince of the kingdom of Symphonia.

A/N: Okies! So, how do u guys like it so far? More borrowed characters! From different places, but i thought it to be a lil funny. Haha, comments! Reviews! Suggestions! Everything! Please! Once again, thanks for giving my story a chance and i hope u'll continue reading! Arigato!