A/N: Hello Monday!
I'm sort of finish setting the background for the story. Sort of xD
I don't really know how many chapters I'm going to do for this story, but I'll do my best to make each chapter nice, long, and interesting for you!
"Mhmm this is good, don'tcha think so too?" A young girl sits on a chair in front of the table for the tea party hosted by her and all her friends.
"Let's see here, there's tea and snacks! Oh oh, I'll pour the tea for you!"
"Is it delicious?"
"Haha, I'm glad!"
Burning house. There's flames bursting out from the windows.
"Mommy! Daddy!"
It's hot. I can't breathe. You can do it, Lucy. You can do it. Wait for Mommy and Daddy to come...
Luce, you can do it. Just a little bit more, Luce. They're coming.
...I'm coming...
It was finally the day all of Magnolia Academy students were waiting for. Orientation and the classes they will be put in and the chance to make new friends!
Lucy had already received her class schedule, but homeroom classroom will be announced on the bulletin board which Lucy wil see once she arrives at the stadium.
Since Lucy is a triple threat, her classes even out. But as for Levy who was categorized in Intelligent, she would have two Intelligence classes instead of one. For example, a student who is categorized in pillar 2 will have double the classes instead of another student who specializes in pillar 1. It's sort of more simple visually. If a person specializes in pillar 1, 2, or 3, they will be double the classes in which they specialize for. If a person does not specialize in pillar 1 but specializes in pillar 3, then they will have double the classes for pillar 3 but will only receive one class for pillar 1.
The system works that way.
But for Lucy since she specializes in all three, she has all three one classes, since she's a triple threat. It's a first for the school and they don't really know what to do with a triple threat since they never thought the day a triple threat would show up... or anyone that specialized in more than one category.
Orientation begins at 9am in the stadium. The principle will be calling up each student to give them their pin. Afterwards, students are expected to attend their Homeroom class. After Homeroom, studnets are expected to follow their individual schedules until the bell rings for the end of the day at 3pm. Well that last part was for a normal day. Since today is the first day of school, students will be given a brief introduction in class and will move onto the next class. The time limit for each class in thirty minutes while Homeroom is forty five minutes for the first day.
The uniform Lucy received contains two school colors: green and white. Green skirt, like the color of Magnolia's trees in the spring and summer time. White button up shirt with a plaid green and white tie. The blazer that is also forest green, but has white lines on the collar and the shoulder sleeves and also the wrists cuffs.
Still suffering from the summer heat, Lucy decided to wear her hair up in a ponytail with a red ribbon.
She doesn't know how long she's had the red ribbon but she has always had it with her.
It's weird. Red isn't even her favorite color. Her favorite color is pink.
But nevertheless, she always has had the ribbon. And she'll continue to keep the ribbon as something precious.
Lucy met up with the other girls in the hallway and exited the dorms together, deciding to not take the transportation to the stadium since it was crowded with girls trying to get to the stadium.
It wasn't a far walk since Erza liked to always be prompt and on time. The walk which is suppose to take fifteen minutes with their walking speed and google maps, turned out to be eight minutes with Erza's speed. Although her reason for wanting to get to the stadium is early is questionable since she seem to be looking for someone on the way there.
Nearing the stadium, which is north from the quad, it's surrounded by students lining up to get in. On both sides of the stadium is a large bulletin board with the labels: 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year on them.
"Let's go look at which Homeroom class we're in first." Cana led the way since Erza was too caught up in her search.
Lucy and Cana almost had to drag the remaining three girls to the bulletin board since their attention was focuse on something else. Finally, able to make it pass the students barrier and to just the right amount of distance from the board, Lucy was able to see where her Homeroom class will be in.
"Year 1 Class A." Voices behind her said, speaking her thoughts out loud.
Levy and Lucy squeal at the idea of spending Homeroom class together. Making the decision to get out of the crowd first, it was a strand of follow the leader as Erza made way for them. Finally able to breathe, the girls all hugged each other and said series of, "Please take care of me. I look forward to working with you."
ATTENTION STUDENTS. PLEASE PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO THE STADIUM. THE ORIENTATION WILL BEGIN IN FIFTEEN MINUTES. I REPEAT. PLEASE PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO THE STADIUM. ORIENTATION WILL BEGIN IN FIFTEEN MINUTES. THANK YOU.
"We should start lining up." Juvia was the first one skipping through the stadium's stone doors and walking onto the football field, only turning briefly to wave the girls to hurry up.
"Is this our year?" Levy asked once they finally reached Juvia.
"Seems like it..." Cana took out a juice box from nowhere and began drinking from it.
"W-Where did you take that from Cana...!" Lucy asked look a wlook of astonishment and suspicion because the juice box brand looked unfamiliar.
"I'll never tell, Lucy." Cana winked, grinning wickedly as if she was up to something.
"Hah?"
FOR THOSE WHO ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING YOUR YEARS: 1ST YEARS IS ON MY RIGHT. 2ND YEARS IS IN THE CENTER, MIDDLE. AND 3RD YEARS IS ON MY LEFT. PLEASE ARRANGE YOURSELVES AS SO. ORIENTATION WILL BEGIN IN LESS THAN TEN MINUTES. THANK YOU.
"Good. We're in the correct position to view the stage." Erza nodded to herself, already thinking of paths she can take to walk up on stage and receive her pin smoothly without tripping or making a scene.
"Hey girls," Gray walked up, standing beside Lucy with his hands in his pockets. "'Morning Lucy."
"Good morning, Gray. What Homeroom class are you in?"
"Year 1 Class A."
"Juvia and friends are in that classroom as well! Let's work hard and get along this year." Juvia replied for Lucy, slightly pushing Lucy to the side so she can receive Gray's attention.
"Ah...yeah."
Gajeel had quietly stood next to Levy, muttering a "Hey" before closing his eyes and crossing his arms. The stance he took was a bit frightening on the outside to anyone who didn't know Gajeel as a person. But for Levy, she simply smiled and said, "Good morning."
As for Erza and Jellal, it was like they've been friends for many years. They didn't seem fluster at all as they greeted each other and exchanged information about their Homeroom class. However, on the inside, that's a completely, whole different story. Erza was trying hard not to interrogate him with too many personal questions. She didn't want to come off weird or stalkerish. Needless to say, Jellal was having the same problem as the scarlet haired girl next to him. He wanted to bombarded with questions such as, "What pillar?" "Are you single?" "Do you like me?" "Can we-"
Jellal shook his head to get rid of those thoughts. It was too soon. They had barely met two days ago yet it was like they have known each other their whole lives. Everytime he looked at her, she became more prettier before his eyes. It was hard not to keep staring at her. But he had to turn away before she notice or Erza may think strangely of him. And he definitely did not want that. Especially since it seems like he's drawn towards her.
ORIENTATION IS BEGINNING. FIRST WE'LL HAVE THE PRINCIPAL GIVE A SPEECH WELCOMING NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS. THEN WE'LL PROCEED TO CALLING EACH STUDENT UP TO RECEIVE THE PIN. PLEASE GIVE YOUR ATTENTION TO THE PRINCIPAL OF MAGNOLIA ACADEMY.
The principal speech was long, and boring, and dry. He dragged on his speech for an hour before finally ending with a, "I look forward to seeing Magnolia Academy grow and shape leaders as yourselves this upcoming you. Thank you."
The students applaud and cheered loudly as if they were at a concert for their favorite band.
Now we'll begin. Student name called, please walk up the stage, receive your pin from the principal and head to your pillar.
"Anamae Abacan. Academy of the Arts."
The second and third year students were already divided at the pillars, waiting for new freshmen to join their pillar cheered loudly when each student was announced.
"Cana Alberona. Academy of the Arts."
Just like how the 2nd and 3rd year cheered, the 1st years cheered louder for their fellow classmate.
"Natsu Dragneel. Athletic."
The crowd was silence, waiting for the student to claim their pin. After repeating the student's name a few more times, the principal moved on.
"Jellal Fernandes. Intelligence."
"Gray Fullbuster. Academy of the Arts."
"Really? I didn't see that coming." Lucy let out a giggle.
"Juvia Lockster. Academy of the Arts."
"Waaaah! Juvia is so happy to be in the same pillar as Gray-sama! Juvia wonders if we'll progress faster now."
"Wendy Marvel. Intelligence."
"Hey, hey, isn't that the girl that skipped grades level?" A girl whisper beside the group.
"Look, she's so small!"
"Levy McGarden. Intelligence."
"Gajeel Redfox. Academy of the Arts."
"Erza Scarlet. Athletic."
As names continue on of people Lucy did not know, she began to zone out until she realized she was the last person standing in front of the stage.
"And lastly, Lucy Heartfilia. A Triple Threat."
Lucy shyly made her way up stage, feeling conscious of the many eyes on her.
Thank you.
ORIENTATION HAS ENDED. PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR HOMEROOM CLASS.
A/N: Thanks for reading! See you next Monday!
