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Cloud turned away from the doorway and faced Kora.

"You wont be punished for using your gift" Cloud popped her hands back into her pockets "The whole point of being here is to be more comfortable with who you are. The only rule that exists is no fighting in the halls"

Cloud shifted her wing a bit and gave Kora a more reassuring smile.

"Teachers just want you in class" she said

"Skipping" the teacher startled cloud "Gets you extra homework and a chore to do"

Cloud had jumped a bit and stepped back when the teacher spoke.

"So please do come in" the teacher teased Kora

She turned her attention to Cloud who was attempting to make an escape.

"and you" she said taking hold of Clouds shoulder "Have not been seen for a while"

Her voice was stern and maternal. Clouds shoulders dropped. She did like this teacher so she didn't want to give her any lip. A hand was pressed to her forehead where she could easily feel the warmth.

"You still aren't feeling well?" she asked "and you are barefoot !"

"I'll be fine" Cloud muttered "I was just going for breakfast when I found these two."

She moved her head away stubbornly and then made her escape. The teacher watched her go with her hands on her hips. The rest of the students finally started acting normal again.

Cloud entered the cafeteria that was closest to the garden. There were some older students hanging around. They probably had classes later in the day. She didn't bother saying hello and started to dish up a meal.

Kora was a bit more relieved but still hesitant. Luckily there was a chair behind Echo. As she claimed her seat she listened to the teacher getting on Cloud's case for not taking care of herself while sick - which made Kora wonder if that's why her wing was resting over her shoulder.

The teacher came back into the room and started introducing herself then asked the students to introduce themselves and what they know of their abilities starting at the front of the class. Kora was interested in what Echo had to say, that shy thing hadn't said a peep since they met.

Kora's curiosity about Echo got the best of her. She'd zoned out the students talking about their abilities while staring at the back of Echo's head.

Like the spark of a match she was face to face with Echo but Kora knew instantly she wasn't in her body - seeing as how Echo didn't seem shocked and looked through her.

"Looks like we have an astral projector." The teacher's voice boomed as she walked down the isle. Kora watched the teacher's hand gently touch her body's shoulder; she flinched, subconsciously expecting punishment, but with another spark she was back in her body. "I guess it's time to introduce yourself."

Kora's face flushed, this must be how Echo felt earlier in the garden with all eyes on her. "I'm Kora." She paused. "What's astral projector?"

"Astral projection is being able to send your mind and or soul out of your physical body." The teacher explained. "Take notes people, knowledge is power." Students started taking notes on this new (to some of them) ability. "It's similar to lucid dreaming but different. Astral projection is while your awake or conscious. Lucid dreaming is being in control of your dreams. Some people who master both can astral project while sleeping or even lucid dream in another's dream." Everyone ooed and awed. "If anyone wasn't taking notes on anyone else's abilities," teacher paused to look at Kora with a smirk, "the TA has been keeping records and can give out copies at the end of class. We get not everyone has complete control yet." Kora tried to smile back.

"Moving on, what's your name and abilities?" The teacher stepped forward and gently touched Echo's shoulder.

Alba ran as fast as she could, she was going to be late. Today was the day she would finally go to a real school, one where she didn't have to hide, where people like her could learn to use their powers. Alba was so excited for this new adventure, her biggest one in her short 15 years of life. Alba looked like your normal teenager, with her shoulder length black hair and grey eyes. She was tall for her age and had lean muscles. But what people couldn't see was her cat ears and tail. She learned how to hide them very efficiently by wearing long dresses and skirts to hide her tail and either her hair or hats to hide her ears. Today she had a long black floral dress on with a cute black beanie to match.

Her dress was flapping behind her as she ran, thinking back to why she was late. Her foster mom has raised her and taught her for as long as she could remember, so when she brought up the academy and what it was Alba's mom didn't want to let her go. This was four months ago and after long talks and reassurance her mom finally agreed to let her go. Still this morning her mom brought up her worries again. Alba did her best to ease her which took a while. It was after she told her mom she was going to be late that her mom let her go it a kiss on the head. Luckily for her she didn't live to far away.

Finally making it to the academy she stopped to look at her map. Locating her home room she took off again. ‘Why did it have to be such a large campus’ she thought to herself. After running for a bit she finally made it to the right class and really late. Opening the door with hesitancy she peeked in. Finding the teacher talking she tried to sneak in but she had no luck. Right as she walked through everyone looked at her. Putting on her confident face she stood up straight and introduced herself.
“Hi!, I'm Alba, sorry I'm late.”

Echo's face was completely red as she looked up at Miss Scarlet. She didn't know how to express that she couldn't talk. She felt like getting up and running out of the room. Her anxiety was getting the best of her. She looked back down at her desk when suddenly someone ran into the room. She introduced herself as Alba and took a seat behind her. It was at this moment when she realized that Kora was behind her as well.

Echo released a sigh of relief as the attention seemed to have been taken off of her, at least for now. She pulled out a piece of paper and scribbled on it, placing it on the desk for the teacher to see in case she looked over at Echo again. All it said was Echo, mute.




Trent stood there for a moment as Cloud walked off with her food. He was able to muster out a "Bye," but after she had already walked off with her food. He shrugged and went back, taking his seat next to Jade again.

"Weird" He muttered, staring down at the table. His expression looked like he did something to upset her, his face scrunched up in confusion.

"Maybe she's just anti-social. Not everyone likes people. Don't worry about it." Jade said bluntly. She always got straight to the point. She reached in her backpack and took out a sucker, unwrapping it and sticking it in her mouth. Her eyes changed from a hazel green to a deep blue.

"Blue Raspberry?" Trent asked, noticing the color change. Jade replied with a simple nod. Suckers were her addiction and, for whatever reason, caused her eyes to change to the color of whatever flavor she was eating. She looked back at Trent.

"You have that look on your face. You're going to try again, aren't you?" Jade asked, her speech a little muffled by the sucker.

"Yeah. Something about her. I'll try and talk to her again if I can find her. Doesn't seem right that people treat her like this." He replied. He looked around as everyone around was acting normal again. Jade shrugged as she stood up, grabbing her belongings. "Class starting soon, we should go." She said as she walked off towards the exit, Trent following behind.

Just as Trent took a step out the cafeteria he saw a student go flying backwards down the hall. He slid in the floor and slammed into the wall. He gripped his chest and coughed hard slumping forward.

Standing in the middle of the hall was Cloud. Everyone was quickly trying to scurry out of the way of the fight. Her wing was outstretched behind her and her hair was waving around in a wind that she was creating. The scariest thing was her eyes. They were so cold, almost inhuman. Her face was twisted up in anger, her chin raised and staring down the hall at her victim.

At her feet was her tray of breakfast spilled everywhere and down her clothes.

A young man with a red arm band came out of the crowd hiding in a doorway. he knelt down to check on the slumped figure. His patient was in no danger of dying so he turned his attention to Cloud.
" alright cloud tone it down" he spoke with calm authority "you've broken some of his ribs"
He checked his patients chest with his hands. You could see his breath as he spoke.

Cloud looked around for a second and then relaxed.. The wind dissipated quickly and the temperature in the hall returned to normal. her wing relaxed against her back. her eyes stayed cold as she kicked the discarded tray out of frustration. she made a cursing sound and walked away.

After the last of the students introduce themselves Miss Scarlett went to her desk and took out a stack of papers from her drawer.
“Since it's the first day of school we’re going to start easy. I’ll have Tom hand out these packets, in them you’ll find a list of books to use on your first assignment.” Miss Scarlett said while handing the papers to Tom. “ This will be an easy assignment, I want you to do a research paper on your powers. Really look into different books and resources to find what you can do. This assignment will be due next Friday. Use the rest of this class time to figure out how and what you'll be using. You may talk amongst yourselves quietly if you want. Any students needing the notes or wants them now is a good time to pick them up.” Finishing her speech the teacher went to sit down at her desk.

Alba was really excited, she didn't get in trouble for being late and this first assignment seemed like it was going to be fun. Looking at the list she received she scanned the books and marked ones that seemed like they would help. A promising one was called 'manipulations’. Finding the books she would need on the list Alba turned in her seat to the student sitting next to her, “Hello!” Alba exclaimed, “I'm Alba, how are you enjoying your first day here? I was really excited when my mom finally let me come here. What are your powers?” Alba fired of in an excited tone, leaving no room for anyone else to say anything. Taking a deep breath she waited for a reply.

Kora kept one eye on Echo who still hadn't spoken a word as she listened to Alba personally introduce herself. She was a lot of energy, by the time she finished Kora was just staring with an open mouth grin and raised eye brow.

Kora chuckled. "I'm Kora." She paused for effect. "It's better than the last place, so far..." She peeked up toward Miss Scarlett curiously then back to Alba with a smirk. "I can control my dreams and I can make my mind or soul or what ever 'leave my body' while I'm awake. Some times it happens on accident." She looked at the couple books she picked out. "What's your power?" She asked, looking at Alba's books.