Chapter 6: Start of the Examination
"Remember. Let me do all the talking, okay?"
Hannah and Riley were now on their way to their designated group. Mr. Alloy gave all the future students of the Academy a number, and it so just happened that the siblings had the same number.
Everyone wondered how they would find their group with so many people, but large circular grass platforms suddenly emerged from the white field, carrying a flag that showed their number.
Hannah and Riley arrived at the platform, and two people were already there. And for some reason, the air was already... lively.
Hannah clicked her tongue as she and Riley approached, adjusting his hoodie so that he would look proper.
"Do no do any weird shit."
"But you told me to be myself, Hannah."
"I did. But you can be extra sometimes with all the weird shit. We—"
Before she could finish her words, however—
"Hello!"
A tall, skinny boy with blonde hair and way too much energy suddenly thrust himself forward, grinning wide. "Jericho! That’s my name, but you can call me Jer! Or Rico! Or J-Rich! Actually, no, don’t call me that. My uncle calls me that and I hate him. I’m not even rich."