Callista needed a moment to get back from the shock of what just happened a few minutes ago, she entered the restroom to wash her hands and calm herself when another group of girls entered chattering almost loudly.

One of the girls was blond and had amber eyes, she was saying something to the brunette she was with while applying red lipstick to her puckered lips.

"I heard there was a new Luminary?" the brunette asked "Yeah" the blond rolled her eyes "I wonder how they cheated like the others" Callista peeked at them from the mirror when she heard her words, she dried her hands with a handkerchief.

She didn't want to start anything from the first day, it was already risky enough to get into the Luminary Class what more if she was suddenly transferred to the Catalyst Class at her first day? She wouldn't handle the plummet of her reputation.

Callista shook her head as she left the bathroom before she did anything to start something unnecessary.

***

After her classes were finished, she strides towards the Elysium Hall and stood in line with the others for her food. Her lunch composed of three garlic breadsticks, some mushroom soup, and an Alfredo. It was served in big portions so it was able to get you full at the last bite.

"Hey, new kid!" she was startled when a familiar voice echoed throughout the Elysium Hall.

She glanced at his direction and could see Ivan waving excitedly at her while standing up, Anastasia was looking at him while helplessly shaking her head, Ignis was beside him completely ignoring his existence while another boy sat beside Anastasia, smiling helplessly at Ivan.

Callista wanted to ignore him and leave the Elysium Hall but she doubts Ivan would stop until she approaches them, she managed to force a smile out as she walked towards him.

"Hey..." she greeted with a smile.

"Come sit down!" Ivan excitedly scooted over nearly pushing Ignis and patted the space beside him "I'm really sorry about this Callista..." Anastasia apologized, her face tired and drained as if Ivan was already sucking out the last energy she had from embarrassment.

"Oh, right... Callista, this is Denovan" Anastasia introduced the man beside her "His one of our friends" she added, Callista studies him and nodded while Denovan softly smiled at her "Nice to meet you" he said "Yes, me too" Callista smiled back.

Denovan was bigger than the others, he had soft blond hair and a rather attractive face, he also has a really nice and charming smile.

"So, what do you specialize in Callista?" Ivan excitedly asked "Oh, I chose witchcraft" she responded "Oh, really!?" his eyes seemed to shine even brighter from her response "Good for you! I suck at that to the point Professor Wilford wants to kick me out everytime" Ivan sighed

"It's because your impossible, even Ignis gave up on you" Anastasia retorted, pointing at Ignis who was eating his food "I heard you managed to get an A at the entrance exam. Not anyone can get a high grade from an evaluation like that" Denovan also pointed out

"Oh..." Callista shyly smiled "It was more difficult than I thought though..." she chuckles "Which dorm were you assigned to Callista?" Anastasia curiously asked "I was assigned to Luna Commons" she responded "Oh, your Dorm Madam must be Madam Margaret Sinclair!" Anastasia exclaimed

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"Yes, she's really intimidating though..." Callista pursed her lips "Well, Madam Margaret might look mean at first, I mean always, but she's good at her job you know? She's been in this Academy since my Father was here so she's a veteran" Anastasia explained

"I was assigned to Ember Lodge, come visit when you have the time" she smiled "O-Oh, okay" Callista nodded shyly "Speaking of dorms!" Ivan exclaimed "Denovan and Ignis was suddenly transferred to Valor Hall which leaves me at the Titan House!" he huffed

"Why did you let them separate us!?" Ivan fumed at Anastasia "I'm not the one who assigns the dorms, you know? It's the Dorm Master's job to do that" Anastasia pointed out making Ivan whine

"Uh, where can I get some tissues?" Callista hesitantly asked "Oh, you can ask some from the kitchen staff" Denovan said with a smile "Thank you" she smiled back and stood up to get some tissues.

Anastasia stared at Callista's retreating back "Don't you think there's something weird about her? I've been having this itchy feeling since I saw her, like I have to find something out" she said with furrowed brows.

"Maybe you saw her in one of your dreams?" Denovan said "Maybe" Anastasia shrugged "But I highly doubt I'd forget a face like hers though" she added in confusion "Well, we just have to find it out ourselves don't we?" Ivan said with a grin.

"You only use that brain of yours in things like this." Anastasia helplessly shook her head "I am highly offended by that" Ivan huffed "What do you think, Ignis?" Anastasia glanced at the man beside Ivan "Let's just wait and see. It's not good if we speculate things too early." he said.

****

Callista successfully got the tissue she desperately wanted when she bumped into someone.

Seriously, what's up with today and everyone bumping into her?

"Sorry" she quickly apologized and looked up at the person to see the same blond she encountered at the restroom "What the heck!?" the blond glared at her "Watch where your going, you imbecile!" she exclaimed

"I already said I'm sorry, you don't have to shout at me" Callista retorted back with furrowed brows "Well, someone has to" the blond raised a mocking brow at her, a hand on her hip as if challenging her

"...since your too blind to watch where your fucking going I doubt you could properly hear with those ears of yours or are you too stupid to even know that?" she laughed "I'm sorry, isn't that enough?" Callista confusedly asked back.

She was already hating the fact they were grabbing everyone's attention from this woman's voice just because of unnecessary things.

Her responce seems to have angered the woman more "What did you say? Watch your fucking tone bitch!" she stepped forward, looking at her with threatening eyes

"Hey, I saw you lingering around the fuhrer. You better know your place little pest or else I'm really going to ruin your fucking life" the woman was gritting her teeth, showing how pissed she actually was.

Callista looked at her in disbelief "Seriously? Your making a scene because you weren't able to social climb!?" she exclaimed.

"How dare you!" the girl screamed at her which really made the situation not any better.

"I am Amber Gallant, the daughter of the infamous war hero and you fucking dare call me a social climber!?" she screamed histerically.

Callista leaned closer so that whatever she was going to say can only be heard by Amber and not anyone else "It's not my fault your not eye catching enough now, is it?" she taunted which really pushed Amber to the brink.

"You... You bitch!" she shouted furiously and reached out to finally pull her hair.

"STOP IT!"

The Guidance Councilor, Calvin Wrenford, came walking towards them with an angry expression "What's this? How many times do I have to tell you not to bully the new students Amber?" he said as Amber flinched back.

"I... It was her fault!" she said and even pointed at Callista "What do you mean? Stop lying. It is clearly your fault." Callista retorted back as Calvin sighed helplessly.

"Amber, you're on cleaning duty. You'll clean the campus grounds by yourself in two weeks while Miss Alberts will not be allowed to use magic for the same duration" Calvin said and Callista doesn't have a choice but to nod.

"You'll pay for this bitch" Amber whispered to her in gritted teeth as she was escorted outside by Calvin.

Sigh.

Well, that went well for her first day.