*Thud, Bang, Thud*

Sighhhhh

*Thud* "You stole what I was going to say!" *Bang* (Wild haired boy)

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh

*Bang* "I told you! How can I steal something you haven't said yet!" *Thud* (Stright haired boy)

Fen laid on the floor staring at the ceiling while these two teenage boys wrestled over the top of him. He had become accustomed to this behaviour from them, living with them all their lives will do that....

Usually they at least wait until I'm out of bed and fully awake... Fen thought in his head while sobbing.

Until...

"Seni.... Kitt...." (Smooth female voice)

The two boys stopped arguing that instant, slowly turning to see the owner of the voice. Their faces showing a deep regret and fear.

Over them stood a beautiful woman, her long, black, wavy hair cascading down to her hips over a lovely green dress.

"Your brother has a very busy day ahead of him... I don't believe you should be bothering him with this inelegant display... Don't you agree..." The woman said with a cramping smile that showed no sign of happiness. Her deep green eyes glaring at them to dare to continue.

The two boys almost flew off Fen and onto their knees sat up straight in front of her, Kitt's eyes and Seni's one visible eye looking up at the woman begging forgiveness.

"Sorry Sandra..." (Kitt)

"Sorry Mother..." (Seni)

The two boys gave their apologies in unison, showing no sign of the fierce fighting that was happening just moments ago. Now both united in their efforts to stave off punishment.

"Hmmm... Because it is a special day, I shall give you a reprieve this time." the woman said, thinking in a exaggerated motion by putting her finger to her lips.

The eyes of both boys radiate joy, looking at each other, almost congratulating each other on a job well done in escaping her wrath.

The two in question are Seni and Kitt, Fens brothers. Almost never apart and almost always fighting a near constant sibling war. The list of similarities between them are endless in personality, they both are quick to jump to fighting and are extreme in their competitiveness... especially between each other.

As brothers they naturally have very similar features to each other, both sporting the same coloured white hair as Fen does and both share that identical eye colour... almost.

"Now what do you say to your brother?" Sandra smiles and says, this time a slight more warmness to it.

"Ah! Sorry Fen!" The boys turn to Fen quickly at the same time, realising they were not quite out of this yet until they give a sincere apology to their still grounded older brother.

"Ahe don't worry, as long as you understand." Fen smiles, patting both boys on the head while he does, ruffling their hair and revealing Seni's one green pupil which is almost always hidden under his fringe. A trait he took from his mother.

Both rejoice as Fen smiles warmly at his two immature siblings, standing up and helping Fen up as well.

Thank goodness Sandra is such a terrifying woman sometimes... Fen sighed and thought in his head as rubbed his still tired eyes and glancing over at Sandra... Which she returns with her eyes sharpening...

"Oh my, you wouldn't be thinking something rude would you?" Almost replying to his thoughts like a mind reader.

"Wha! No of course not Sandra, I was just thinking how wonderful that dress is!" Fen spills out quickly, waving his hands in front of him dismissively.

"Oh?... You have a discerning eye, this is indeed one of my favourites."

His quick thinking works as the threatening aura retracts itself once again.

"Now get dressed, we are having breakfast together and then it is time for you to be on your way. It's your first day at University after all" Sandra begins motioning Seni and Kitt out of the room to which the hurriedly obey.

*

As they leave, someone else enters the room. Sandra briefly saying good morning and apologising to the person before swiftly exiting the room to allow Fen to get ready.

"Ouch... Sorry my lord, the two young lords were very excited to see you and I was not ready for them..." The young man who entered the room says as he rubs his head, blushing and cat ears twitching in embarrassment that he let two small children past him.

"Aha not to worry Lock, though I do enjoy the sight of you embarrassed so maybe it was a good thing." Fen laughs melodically, grinning playfully as he does.

Causing Locks handsome face to go an even deeper red while looking down as to try and hide it.

"My lord... please don't tease me." Lock says quietly.

"Ahaha we have been together many years Lock, you still can't take a bit of teasing." Fen laughs before taking a closer look at his friend.

"I see you're already fully uniformed, you know we are not setting off for a while yet right..." Fen looks the Cat-Kin up and down.

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The uniform he refers to being the uniform the chosen servant of a lord or lady attending the university can bring with them. It was rather basic, a white buttoned shirt and black overcoat. Accompanied by black trousers and shoes, giving them a butler like appearance about them. With the one difference being the school coat of arms being atop the arm sleave of the overcoat, along with the word "Servant" being embroidered below it.

The uniform in general was very sharp and smart looking, but Lock brought it to another level. He was already a man that people would swoon over as soon as they saw him. His jet black hair and piercing emerald eyes complimented his outfit perfectly. Not to mention his well-toned body filling it out in a very flattering way, showcasing the work he had put in.

"Mhm mhm, you wear it really well! You look amazing!" Fen exclaims as he claps his hands together in delight.

With this Lock continues to blush, almost to the point you could see steam coming from his head. Fen keeps his angelic smile plastered across his face, a mischievous glint in his eye as he did.

"Okay okay, I shall stop for now... I shall get ready, can you fetch me the outfit I had ready for today?" Fen turns and asks Lock, letting him off for now.

Nobles do not need to wear uniforms at the University, Fen had spent a lot of time preparing what he wanted to wear for the journey. Asking the servants often how an outfit would look.

Fen goes behind a divider in his room and begins getting ready, chattering away to Lock as he does. Lock not being the most talkative soul mostly just gives him a "yes, my lord" or something similar.

A little time passes and...

"Aha! What do you think Lock?" Fen slides from behind the divider striking a dramatic pose.

"You look splendid as always my lord." Lock smiles, looking at his proud liege.

"Hmph! What's with that weak reaction..." Fen pouts, almost asking for more praise to be given.

Lock continues to smile happily, knowing he can get his revenge here by withholding how incredibly good he thinks he actually looks.

Fen had chosen knee high black boots, coupled with black suspender shorts and cream shirt with thin black stripes. HIs beautiful long white hair tied up in a ponytail, but the tail still almost reach his butt. The outfit showed off his slightly feminine and androgynous physique, with him being slender but ever so slightly curvy around his hips, butt and thighs.

"Now now Lord Fenriel, we must hurry. Lady Sandra and the others will be eagerly waiting to see you."

Fen continues to pout but complies with Locks request.

*

Fen strolls through the long corridor heading toward the dining table, walking past the portraits of his parents and ancestors. The Von Bastiel family.

The Von Bastiels are an old noble family, older the current nation they reside in itself. Rulers of the Dukedom of Van, with Fens father Kian at the head of the household and the current Duke. The Dukedom itself being with the Kingdom of Sentarial. The Von Bastiel's themselves, all being part of the legendary High Elven race. With the races genealogy often overpowering their partners races genealogy , leading to almost always the child being a member of the High Elven race.

Before I know it... I guess I'll be up on this wall as a Duke...

Fen thought as he continues to leisurely walk until he reaches the doorway to the dining hall and pushes his way through.

"Good morning everyone." Fen announces to the large dining hall, showing his best radiant smile as he does.

"Ah Fenny!" (Mouse Eared Woman)

"Brother!" (Emotional Boy)

Two people stood as he entered the room, hurrying over to him. While Sandra stays and greets him from the table with Seni and Kitt sat either side of her so she can keep them on a short leash, so as to not repeat this morning.

The boy who just greeted him gets up from his place at the table, running and jumping towards Fen.

"Ooops! Be careful Zee, you are not as small as you once was!" Fen catches the boy in his arms with a laugh.

"I'm sorry brother, I just can't believe you are leaving today..." Zee points his big red eyes at Fen, glowing like wonderful gemstones.

"Aaaaah like I could ever really be mad at you." Fen hugs him tight spinning round, thinking how adorable his little brother is.

"Zee, you're big brother needs to eat before he goes so you will need to let him go for now." (Mouse Eared Woman)

"Ermmm... Petra... You know that you need to let go too, right?" Fen says to the Mouse-Kin Woman who had latched her arms around Fen like a vice grip.

"Yeah Mother... you are kind of stopping him from putting me down." Zee narrows his eyes while saying so to his mother.

"AH! Sorry I guess I was feeling sad that you are leaving the nest like your other siblings have before you." Petra lets go backing away, tears welling up in her eyes as she thinks about Fen leaving.

"Ahaha you know I'm not leaving forever right?" Fen pats the shoulder of the smaller woman comfortingly, immediately latching onto his hand again.

Sandra gets up from the table and takes Petra by the arm leading her back to the table, sitting her back next to Kitt with Zee on her otherside.

"As Fen said, I'm sure he will come and visit as well." Sandra says warmly trying to avoid Petra having a full blown meltdown.

"Ahaha yeah Mother, don't be such a baby Ahaha!.... Oh.... Sorry..." Kitt says laugh, before realising that the angry eyes of his mother and Sandra are glaring at him either side of his chair.

Fen takes a seat across from them, chuckling lightly at his brothers expense, though not loud enough for the anger to be turned on him.

They then began their last meal they would have together for a while. Lock and the other servants stood behind them smiling warmly at the idyllic family atmosphere.

*

After a couple hours, it was finally time for Fen to leave.

"Okay, a carriage has been arranged to take you to the capital and all your luggage has been packed... Hmm is there anything we are missing." Sandra says, checking off the list in her head.

"I think I have everything... and a bit extra..." Fen says in a tired voice, owing to the four family members hanging off each limb.

"I can't believe it is time already, time is going to fast waaaaaah!" Petra begins weeping fully.

"We will only let you go if you bring us back presents when you come back!" Kitt and Seni yell in unison before angrily staring at each other.

"Make sure to keep in touch with letters and come visit as soon as you can!" Zee says, tears also welling in his eyes.

Sandra stares warmly at this scene, she totally understood how they were feeling. With her just barely holding back her emotional side herself.

"You guys..." Fen gave them all a big hug, getting a little emotional himself seeing how much they will miss him.

Eventually after reassuring each of them that he will see them again in no time, they let go reluctantly, allowing Sandra to finally approach.

"Your father and Leafa apologise for not being here to see you off, they are working away at the moment sadly. Kian really wanted to come, he was preparing to throw all his work out the window and dump it on his subordinates to come here... I had to be strict with him." (Sandra)

"Ahaha... Well I appreciate the thought, I think" Fen said while awkwardly imagining his father on the verge of tears due to not being allowed to come.

"And you know what Delilah and Thomas are like... Their brother is starting University but all they said was that they would be seeing you again in a few months, so what's the big deal" Sandra rubs her temple, getting visibly angry again.

"I didn't want to interrupt them anyway, like they said, it will not be long before I'm back. Plus Bella is already there and I have Lock with me, I won't be alone there." Fen says before pulling Sandra in for a warm hug.

Fen then looks towards the wall above the large doorway to the outside of the estate, a large portrait hangs with two people beautifully painted. One is a blonde haired and blue eyed beauty, with almost perfect features. Sat in a chair smiling peacefully next to a young girl, grinning mischievously, her red eyes projecting how lively she was.

Goodbye Mother... Sister...

Fen smiles looking up at them.

Sandra notices, hugging him tighter. Regret and sadness welling up inside her chest.

"Well mothers and siblings, it's time for me to go" Fen says trying to break the gloomy mood, opening the door and waving as he goes.

Lock gives a small bow and follows after him.

Well, to newer pastures we go...

Fen looks one last time back as the carriage sets off, his family still waving as they get smaller and smaller.

And so it begins.