School?

[Julias]

Landon sat in a human vehicle seething with anger at his birth parents for making him go to a school, his arms crossed and his head bent down he looked up at his mother driving him and asked.

"Why do I have to go to some school? Why cant I just live at home and be normal, instead of being confined in this weak, frail skin sitting and reading a book all day." His eyes stayed on his mother, she was tall like him, taller than his father. She stared at the road and spoke, not looking at him

"You will learn what you need to survive there.. Do not let this change fool you Landon, This is for your own personal development. Besides your father went there when he was a young dragon, follow in his shoes and learn everything you can." She turned and looked at him then and smiled a little, Landon softened up immediately. He loved his mother, she somehow always had the power to calm him, she was a water element like himself but she knew much more and had the air of power and authority with her at all times. Landon turned and looked out the window, he muttered loud enough for her to hear

"Yes mother." The large black Hummer roared down a dirt road as they drove to the school, his mother commented on the mechanical thing she was driving "Human contraptions are so unreliable, they need to grow wings and fly everywhere like we do." She chuckled a little and patted her sons arm, Landon continued to stare out the window his mind off in other things.

'I wont know anyone. I'll be alone. Who will I talk to? What if the others don't like me? What if I get killed?!'His mind raced through the imaginative thoughts until he felt the car slide onto smooth road, he looked up and watched as the school came to view. He stared in wonder at the monstrous school, he could see dragons flying around in the sky, he could see others playing and talking, he could also see some humans using elements to their accord. He knew they were probably dragons like him, though he was unsure, the sun hit the school and its yards causing everything to have a happier look to it. They stopped close to the gates, Landon's mother leaned over and kissed her son the cheek. He made a face at her and shook his head
"I'm not a baby mother." She smiles at him and nods with a tear in her eye.
"Be safe Landon.." She pets the side of his human head and smiles again. He turns red and pulls away

"Mother.. don't embarrass me." He smiles a little and puts his hand on her shoulder.

"I love you Landon, please take care of yourself here and be VERY careful." Landon nods once and struggles to open the door, it pops open and he steps out. He hears another voice from the vehicle

"Don't take any guff from these swine Landon, I'll see you in a couple of years." His brother had said these words, him and his brother were close but not close enough to hug and shed tears for one another. They only watched out for each other and made sure each of them were doing ok and not being hassled, Landon spoke loud enough for him to hear
"Thanks... Take care of yourself Brother." With that he shut the door to the Hummer and started for the gates with his two bags on his shoulder, he didn't bring much, he didn't need much. He brought gold and silver his parents had horded over many years for money in human form, some human clothes and his own personal belongings. As he approached he didn't see a guard, he shrugged and continued to the gate. It opened with a shove, 'At least its not like prison.' He thought to himself as he passed under the threshold and onto the schools grounds, he saw a building with 'Admissions' on it and started for it. The way was covered in random people talking and doing random things, he figured he could pass without much incident. He figured wrong as one pointed him out and told the others, they all watched him as he started toward them. He kept his eyes up and his posture strong as he walked forward, he knew if he kept his mouth shut and his own to his own he would come out alright.

[Oren]

Kendryek was sitting in the tree in the courtyard. A book was resting on his knee, characters long faded on practically crumbling paper. Going back and forth from Japanese to Chinese, the script seemed to show letters from one kingdom to the other. Just looking at the worn book and the familiar symbols made a nostalgic feeling rise in his stomach. If only he could revisit the time in which this book had been written…

Heaving a deep sigh, he watched a small bird as it hopped from one branch to the next, searching for small bugs. It paused for only a second, allowing any onlooker to see its pale yellow eyes and its blue/grey coloring. Gnatcatchers were always fun to watch, and he quite disliked the fact that he didn’t see more of them. After a while he began to assume that they didn’t actually live in Washington, but were simply migratory birds.

The high-pitched sound of breaks and of rocks grinding together caused him to look at the front gate. A black vehicle stood there with two passengers, at least one being a new student, he assumed. Today wasn’t that bad of a day for a newcomer. Not many of the troublemakers were out and about. That was just about the only thing that made it a decently normal day, though.

For a short time is seemed as if Kendryek was the only one to notice the new arrival. His eyes watched the tall young man that had stepped out of the Hummer, only distracted momentarily by the driver leaving without much of a goodbye. Slowly the rest of the students in the courtyard noticed the young man. Their eyes, much like Kendryek’s own, followed him as he walked along the given path towards the castle-like structure they all called ‘school’.

Along with the many staring eyes came a change in the young man’s stride. He seemed to becoming a little bit self-conscious and uncomfortable. It was understandable; it was rare that one didn’t behave as such when thrust into a new environment. Many students at the academy actually never broke their little seclusion bubble and stayed in their own solitary world. Those that preferred to be alone were quite abundant in this place. Kendryek thought they could use a few more upbeat people, ones that took life in stride and talked to anyone who would listen. He could only name a few like that.

As the new student came closer to the tree, Kendryek toyed with the thought of showing the kid around. It could get confusing… sort of. Not really, but what else did he have to do? He could finish his book later, couldn’t he? Of course he could! So, why not?

When the newcomer was only a few strides away from the tree, he hopped down from his branch, the book of records in his hands. He did his best to match the long strides of the taller student. “I’m Kendryek,” he offered, “and I can show you around the school if you wish, or at least to the main office.”

He sounded friendly and kind. Anyone would be suspicious of a random person who walked up to them for no apparent reason and offered to show them around. In this school, especially, it wasn’t a good idea. There were quite a few who would take advantage of misguided trust. Lucky for this young man that Kendryek wasn’t one of those.

[RuetheDay]

As the car screeched to a stop, a young man got out of the midnight black hummer, Rue smirked from the dark corner she stood in, her bedroom eyes flickering with the undeniable hint of mischief as she murmured under her breath. "Fresh meat." Licking her lips, she tossed her blood red hair, straightening her black blusterer and the ruffled skirt of her slinky maid costume.

The nekomata stepped clear out of the darkness with the same look that drove many a man almost insane, she was bloody gorgeous. And she knew it. She sashayed her swinging perfectly shaped hips, the much to short skirt's ruffles swaying with it, her fishnets complimented her long slender legs, her perfect hour glass figure was more than obvious. And even as she honed in on the new kid, the few passing students, male and female glanced, jealous glares and cat calls. She welcomed the attention.

As she neared she noticed instantly the absolutely dashing Asian boy whom greeted him at the entrance, slightly familiar but she didn't know him. Double score. Rue thought triumphantly as she moved into their conversation with an instant "I have arrived" pose that came naturally as she introduced herself boldly.

"I am Rue." She gave the new student her most sparkling smile but the indefinite double intentions shown through, she made not effort to make it less obvious. You are so bloody unabashed, know that? Rei remarked annoyed.
I'm a slut. So what? Why bother to hide it? I rather glorify how entirely easily I could seduce any guy I lay my eyes on then obsess over my every flaw. Rue replied mentally with the most sly tone.

"You're new aren't you?" She asked in her naturally bedroom voice, her faint British accent filtering out in the most lovely manor. "And we haven't been acquainted yet but I recall seeing you around..." She continued looking the other up and down with a satisfied smile. Two cuties. Could this really be her lucky day?

[Julias]

Landon passed the student sitting under the tree to his right, he was reading a book, a very old book. This caught his attention but he made no attempt to go talk to him and ask him, he didnt need to be nosy. Suddenly as he looked forward the student came up and introduced himself as Kendryek, and offered to show him around. He gave Kendryek a smile and said


"Pleasure to meet you Kendryek, My name is Landon." He nodded and answered his offer with another smile


"Of course, I would love to be shown where things are. Thank you for being so nice Kendryek, I was thinking people would just ignore me." His eyes were kind, he was very appreciative of the offer, he knew he needed to make friends to survive. He was about to tell Kendryek that he needed to register for classes when he felt the presence of someone else approaching, his eyes shifted first. He noted the girl and her pretty figure, she introduced herself as Rue with a slight accent. Landon turned to her when she asked if he was new, he spoke politely


"Yes, I'm new to this school. It is a pleasure to meet you Rue." He nodded to her but kept his eyes from her own, he could tell already that she was trouble. He knew better than to let first impressions judge people, but this one had an air about her that he didn't necessarily know to well. She seemed almost full of herself as she stood in front of them eying them both, he knew better than to dwell on her actions.


He listened to her address Kendryek and shuffled back slightly and started looking around, he didn't want to impose on their conversation. He hoped that Rue wouldn't offer to come along, he scorned himself mentally for being rude, even to himself. He looked back in the direction of the two and offered a small introverted smile.

[Oren]

Kendryek nodded. "Nice to meet you, Landon. Now, the office is..." His voice trailed off as he noticed a young girl he knew to be called Rue headed toward them. He sighed and wished they could have moved on faster, but she was talking to them before he had much time to walk off.

She introduced herself to Landon and the offer she made was unmistakable although it remained unspoken. To Kendryek it was obvious that he wasn't interested, but for the younger girl, it might take a little more convincing than an uninterested front. Sooner than he would have liked, Rue turned to him and also greeted him. He smiled at her, one of those warm, fatherly smiles that an old man would give a five-year-old.

"Yes, I have seen you around as well." Of course he had! He'd seem most everyone at this school before. He was a man of strategy, making sure he knew everyone that he could possibly come in contact with. Sadly, in Rue's case, her reputation preceded her giving him a very bad first impression, not that she could have done any better left to her own devices.

"You said you are called Rue? It is nice to officially meet you. I'm not sure if you heard, but I am Kendryek." He would have offered to shake her hand, but physical contact with a girl like her would give off the wrong vibe. Just as Landon had done, he kept his distance. The thing Kendryek did differently, though, was he looked her in the eye. He kept his gaze friendly while distant and guarded. If she wished to try her hand at him, she could do her best but she'd be disappointed in the end. He wasn't interested. Period. Bottom line.

Kendryek saw Landon back up a step and decided it was time to go. The young man wasn't thrilled with her presence and neither was he. He took a step to turn, saying, "We must leave now, though. It was nice to meet you, Rue." He turned completely and nodded for Landon to follow him. He had made it as obvious as he could that he was simply being polite and that her presence wasn't desired. After neither man offering for her to join them, she should take the hint and leave them alone, if only for now. If not... eh, he'd leave it up to Landon. He couldn't care less if she tagged along. She'd get bored with him sooner rather than later.

[RuetheDay]

"Mm. I see." Introductions had been made and nothing? Yeesh, no getting lucky this time. Rue sighed inwardly in utter disappointment, they were complete uninterested. Probably from emotional baggage, it was often guys like that that would pass up and offer like the one she had inferred.

Was she done? No, Rue never gave up that easily. How absurd.
Would she continue to pursue? Nah.
Would she start some trouble? ...Duh.

"So..." Rue started, her sly look increased by her cat-like grin, her voice came out with a more con artist slither than her average bedroom voice. "Kendryek is giving you a tour of campus, did I hear correctly?" Reasserting her presence as she noted how obvious it was they wanted to get rid off her so strongly that you might feel it lingering in the air. "Mind if I join?"

By general analysis of Landon and Kendryek, they were both much to polite to do more than lightly infer how much the wished to rid themselves of her presence. It was pathetic really, in their place she would've gotten rid of herself by now. But she was blunter than most. No shame in that.

This would be so very amusing...

Dear god... I know where this may go...
Do you honestly think I always have such impure intentions?"
Its inevitable.
Whatever.

[Julias]

He had listened to both Rue's and Kendryeks conversation without really wanting to, they had made their introductions. He caught Kendryek's eyes flick to him as he had backed up a step, he then made a notion to leave and nodded in his direction. He was just about to turn quickly and follow before Rue had made a comment about joining them, Landon looked at her truly that time.


His eyes very serious as he stared into Rue's, he could tell that she liked to make waves and cause more trouble than he would have liked. He knew that he would have to appease her, he didn't need enemies right out of the starting gate. He smiled a warm and pleasant smile, his eyes brightening up instantly. He was always very polite to everyone he met, even if they were up to no good. He took a moment and looked around, he figured it wouldn't cause any harm he'd also have another point of view to listen to. He did a once over on Rue, he was old enough to know what she was looking for but was far to shy to take anyone up on an offer like that. He figured he'd play innocent, she was quite pretty and had a way of being very open with her attire. He looked at his own torn jeans and plain black shirt, he needed a wardrobe change. He threw the thought from his mind and answered Rue

"It's fine with me, the more the merrier right?" He flashed another small smile and looked at Kendryek, he shrugged and turned to Rue again.

"Kendryek was about to show me the office." He shifted his bag on his shoulder, the girl Rue was quite blunt when it came down to it. 'At least she's honest, partially.' He knew she had other intentions behind coming with them but he didnt need to know them, he nodded in her direction. He swung his head around and looked at the student, quite a few of them were watching. He quickly looked down to the ground and kept his mouth shut again, he felt uncomfortable just standing in one spot with the two strangers.


He shuffled his feet a little then pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket, it was a list of classes his mother had given him before they had left. He would have to talk to someone about changing a few things on it, he kept his eyes on the paper and waited for Kendryek to make the move to leave again. He wondered if he was going to make Rue leave, he shook his head at the thought, he was to polite to do such a thing. He knew that Rue was going to stick with them, he shifted to one side. Keeping his mouth shut and his eyes down, he waited for the tour to start.

Voicing his opinion on any matter wasn't an option, best keep your mouth shut and your eyes down when your unsure about anything. He defiantly was unsure, so thats exactly what he planned to do.

[Oren]

Kendryek smiled politely and gave his silent consent to her accompanying them. Landon seemed a little less than discontent, but he would have to get over that soon. No matter what either of them said the silly girl would follow them anyway. It was bothersome, to both of them, but it was fact and it was life. This he could do nothing about. That also, was bothersome and a pity.

Hefting his bag higher on his shoulder, Kendryek turned once more and began walking. They'd follow. It was obvious that they were supposed to follow. If only they wouldn't... He didn't mind showing Landon around, but Rue's presence was getting increasingly annoying.

He flexed his fingers, telling himself that being social wasn't a bad thing and that he shouldn't get aggravated because the girl was ruining her life... ARG what was he talking about?! Of course he'd get aggravated with someone like Rue! She was obliterating everything she had been given! She was headed down the road of destruction and he had no way of showing her down a different road. After all, he had Le Cyll to worry about, and if he worked on anyone other than Le Cyll it would be either Hendrix or Seth. For a bit he had considered Areon, but the teen wasn't too bad off. He had multiple friends and had a bright future despite his dark aura and unfriendly disposition.

He took a deep breath to calm himself as he opened the main door. Although most of the school had been revamped and new doors had been installed for most of the classrooms, the main door remained the same as it had for centuries. The large oak beams were hard to move and creaked as the mass turned on its rusty old hinges. To all appearances it was easy to open, but that was strictly due to Kendryek being extremely strong. Just so neither of his companions would have to pull the heavy door closed, he held it for them and closed it behind them once they were in the large main corridor.

The halls were mainly still rock in this part of the school. The ceiling had been covered in a thick layer of plaster so that modern lights could be installed. It was almost awkward, but it worked.

"This is the main hall." He made sure to speak loud enough so he could be heard over the students. "Go right and it will take you to the lockers and then to the other building. We will be going left, towards the main offices and the infirmary, which is second story."

With that, he began down the left hall, weaving in and out of the other students. Hopefully they would get done with the tour soon, for his sake and for Landon's.

[RuetheDay]

Smiling and nearing even more rather than flinching away, Rue had joined the tour and oh, boy. What fun this would be. Rue loved new students. They were so cute and gullible and so very, very fun to corrupt. Rue eyed the other's paper, "What grade you in? I'm-" She asked inquisitively but was cut off as Kendryek had wandered other to the entrance of the school. It was obvious the tour had began, Rue smirked.

How will I ruin this one? God knows you'll find some sort of way, Rue.... Rei replied annoyed. Rue, as per usual, ignored her.

Sauntering over Rue followed Kendryek, regarding his words Rue began her commentary, "Mess with the wrong bunch and you'll get your face rearranged, kid. You don't wanna end up in the infirmary. Just stay away from the ones who just wreak trouble and you're good..." She said sweetly. "Though, not to doubt that you are inevitably a 'good kid' as it is quite obviously written across your pretty little face, I think you are going to be sabotaged on that part from the start. I dunno. Just one of Rue's weird vibes..."

Tossing her hair she gave Kendryek a look that read: I know you really wanna get rid of me but there is no way you will get me out of your hair by the end of this tour. As I am obviously one of those ones who wreak trouble Her gray bedroom eyes were like an open book when she wanted them to be but at the same time cloudy ad mysterious. She dedicated herself to contradictory and spontaneity. With out it would she be Rue? Hells no.

[Julias]

Landon had sauntered back behind the group, he had watched rue and Kendryek's conversation with ill content as he listened to the girl. He could tell something was different and off, Kendryek had kept silent for the most part before but Landon wasn't particularly sure he wanted to be in the middle of conversation. He listened to Kendryek tell him where things were and how to get there, but after the girls words he was more worried about what might happen if either of them lost their composure.


Landon stayed a good 5 paces away from both of them, he hefted his book bag higher up his shoulder and kept walking. He needed to find the office, he kept his eyes open for a sign that showed him the way. He slid between students and kept away from most of them, he watched everyone move keeping his eyes on every movement and listening for any signs that something might happen.

He wasnt used to having to watch for things like this, but he knew he would have to or he'd have a lot to handle him only being one dragon. He followed behind them passing down the left corridor, he etched a map into his head as he walked. Noting the landmarks and signs and posters, the room numbers. He stayed silent, knowing that a wrong word might bring Rue's not so cute and nice side full force at him. He stayed focused and kept cool, he started to look for the office sign again with a bit of tenacity.

[Oren]

Kendryek noticed Landon's unease about Rue and about the new school. It was such a pity he had met up with such a girl on his first day at the academy. He seemed quite freaked out about the whole idea of living in this place. Reaching out mentally, he spoke to him in a gentle voice.

You're giving off this "I'm uncomfortable here" vibe and many people in this place will use that for their advantage. No matter what you need to hide that, okay? Rue will notice and then she'll have you like a puppet on strings before you know it. Oh, and don't feel like you're alone. There are some powerful people in this school that will protect almost anyone if they find themselves in more trouble than they can handle.

Smiling to himself, he mused over how much easier it was to use mind-speak over actually talking. He could say so much with practically no effort and he didn't have to worry about the wrong people hearing what he was telling. It only went to remind him of his dislike of speaking. When he had first arrived at the school it was his vocal cords that caused him to speak so little. For the first few months he had to carry water with him everywhere because saying more than five sentences at a time dried out his throat. Now he could speak more if he wanted to but oftentimes he didn't want to. And that was the cycle. He would come to a place and his vocal cords would become accustom to so much noise and then he would leave to a place where talking wasn't necessary and his voice would return to its old limit.

As they reached the door to the second building, he opened it and held it for Rue and then for Landon. "It's quite easy to get there from here but I'll take you anyway." Walking through another door he stopped and pointed down the right hall. "Professor Crane's office is that way." Turning and walking down the left he continued. "Most of the teacher's offices are here as well. Mike, a man who's class I hope you don't have the pleasure of attending, has an office right next to Professor Crane. He is the Keeper of Detention Hall, just so you know."

The last part had an almost playful tone to it even though he wasn't really joking. Mike wasn't, for one, a man, nor was he someone you wanted to cross. After all, Crane and he were on quite good terms with each other. Making them both enemies wasn't a smart thing to do, even if Mike was the only one that typically did anything about it, and only sometimes at that.

[RuetheDay]

Rue noticed Landon was growing timid and scared as he probably noticed the flames and static between the two. Rue loved irking people, she lived to tease, **** everything, irk and be sexy. A simple and joyous existence.

Landon began to migrate away trying to sort everything out more than likely... Hell, it wasn't so long ago, Rue was new. Meh. She never did quite figure out her schedule but she never honestly planned on attending class anyway... and rarely has.

Following Kendryek as he lead Landon into the main halls, Rue smirked as the tour continued... It was kinda funny really. People voluntarily did this? I mean, honestly? Rue laughed inwardly, aren't there supposed to be people paid to do this job? Yeesh.

When they came across the detention room and Kendryek finished his mediocre spiel, Rue shook her head, red strands of hair falling into her face before she looked up still smirking menacingly, she had a plan and oh, boy was it gonna be good... And it would lead right back to this place...

"Heh, that's the only class I've ever attended." Rue laughed, so much so cockney found its way into her vocal pattern speeding things up. She was normally good at tuning it out. "You meet soma interestin' blokes 'ere. What's funny's when the 'uns 'at have neva 'ad detention 'fore comin ballin'! That's the bloody greatest. I bet you, Kendryek neva been 'ere, the likes goody-two-shoes like you... 'Early impossible.