The Early Morning Commute, James Jones (Open)

[Jim]

"You know... Sometimes I think I'm cursed," the young man thought just as his alarm clock began to bellow out saying that it was time to wake up. He flips a switch next to his bed, a mechanical set up shutting his alarm down as he gets up and rubs his eyes.

"Ever since I was a kid, I was able to see things that no one else could. I was able to do create fire and sparks with just my thoughts. I've spent my whole life trying to blend in, wishing that I could be normal like everyone else," the young man is seen going through his regular routine's, shower, dressing for class, cooking his own breakfast in a room littered with bottles of alcohol an older man seemingly passed out on the floor. It shows him picking up the bottles and sorting them to be recycled just before grabbing his backpack and leaving the apartment.

"Normal would be a nice change of pace, not having a random limo pull up in front of my apartment. Though an academy like this is bound to be years ahead of everyone else," he thought, exiting his apartment building meeting up with two other guys around his age with a wave. They were dressed in different uniforms, each one giving him a 'Yo' as a greeting.

"So come on spill the beans, what academy are you going to really? And don't give me that Neverath story again, I've done my research and that place doesn't exist," a blonde haired young man explained, glancing at James. The other young man with black hair wrapped his arm around James shoulder with a grin on his face.

"I know what's going on, it's so obvious. Old James here doesn't want us to know so he can keep all the girls to himself," the black haired boy explained, the other gasping as if he had just struck a revelation. James could only roll his eyes as he broke away from the boy's grasp.

"It's not like that. The only reason I'm going is because I got a scholarship, I honestly don't know much about this academy myself," he explained to the two as they continued to walk towards their respective academies.

[Apple Jacks]

The day was sunny, the breeze was calm, and Aine was suffering severly in her school uniform. It felt like it was 45 degrees Celsius, and the giant backpack weighing the girl down was no help whatsoever. Her red hair was sticking to her face, her cheeks were red, and her legs were shaking. Who knew that carrying all her books on magic, her clothing, tolietries, and much needed school supplies was so hard. Atleast all of her weapons fit neatly in her pocket.

Much to her chargin, she only got into the residential area when the real "get to school" rush started. She had to take five trains and a bus just to get here, making her morning start at 3 am. It was 7 already. The redhead was hating this already. Dropping her bag, Aine felt tears well up in her eyes, and she was about to start crying. She hated this trek to school. She made the same one last year.

Atleast this year her parents and sister were allowing her to live in the dorms. Realizing something, Aine smacked herself in the face. She could have used one of her spells, Worm Hole, to get to school. It was much faster, but she didn't know where she was going while underground.

Taking a seat on top of her bag, the red head began to cry, tears leaving streaks on her cheeks and her whimpers were quiet, like she didn't want anyone to hear her. Noticing a group of boys, one wearing the male uniform for Neverath Academy, the girl wiped her eyes and again pulled her bag on her shoulders. She would not show weakness to a classmate. Her steps were slow, but deliberate. 'Yup, I'm getting nowhere...' Tears from pain and anger were now in her eyes. She wasn't going to give up.

[Bekah]

"We hope you have enjoyed your flight and we hope you enjoy your stay in Japan" Rebekah opened her eyes as she heard the captain speaking over the intercom to all of the passengers. She had slept through most of the twelve hour flight, she had managed to finish the book she was reading. Dan Brown certainly knew how to capture the readers attention, so much they could finish the book within three hours if they were fast readers like her.

As Rebekah got off of the plane, her legs felt a little stiff from the long flight. She passed security with ease and her bag was picked up approximately 30 minutes after the plane had landed. Once she was ready, she went and met a taxi driver who held her name on a piece of cardboard. She bowed and said hello, it was useful that he knew how to speak English.

Half way through the car journey, the taxi driver spoke, "So, where are you heading?" he asked. "Neverath Academy, have you heard of it?" she asked in her English accent, it was clearly more noticeable to her now that she was in another country. "Come to think of it, I haven't" the driver said. Well, that's odd she thought to herself as she glanced out of the window, before looking down at the map in her hand, wondering where she was really going.

[Jim]

Alison was sleeping in for the first time ever. Her experiment with testing different sounds as an alarm today was the sound of rain. This only seemed to make her fall back asleep, though after a few moments, her eyes darted open. She looked at her alarm clock, than at a watch next to it, followed by a third atomic clock on her wall. Even though she was running behind the girl let out a yawn and stretched, taking her time taking a shower, putting on her uniform, and even making a nice breakfast of eggs, ham, and toast.

"Bye mom, I'll see you on break," she called out as she grabbed her school bag, sled on her shoes and left her apartment. The elevator ride was especially peaceful, the recent pop music turned elevator too causing the girl to hop up and down on her heels. As the door opened a grin crossed her face as she gently slapped both of her cheeks.

"Here I go," she said excitedly, vanishing into thin air, reappearing 20 meters ahead of where she was, only to teleport like that again. Her figure appeared in vanished multiple times in the ground of people as she tried her best to avoid other students as she warped around. That was until she appeared in front of a smaller girl who seemed to be struggling with her luggage. Her skirt swayed in the wind just as she appeared, looking down at the girl with a smile.

"You know you could have requested the academy to pick up your luggage right?" Alison asked easily keeping pace with the girl. She even went as far to turn around and walk backwards. It wasn't everyday that a new student carried their own luggage with them. Alison examined the girl's red face, tears clearly on her face. "Do you want any help with that?"

[Apple Jacks]

Aine was a little peeved at the girl who appeared, knowing that she was also going to the same academy as herself and the boy over yonder. The red head shifted her luggage and tried to run with it, but the girl wouldn't be shaken off. She even had the audacity to ask if she needed help. Aine? Need help? Puh-lease!

"Yes, actaully, I would like some help. They said they wouldn't be able to get my luggage for a few days since there are so many on-campus students. Last year I commuted," the girl said reluctantly, setting her bag down. She knew she would never get to school on time the way she was going. The bag was a big as herself, and the bottom was wearing out from being dragged on the cement.

[Bekah]

After the taxi took her to the subway station, Rebekah paid the taxi driver with a small tip. She gathered her rucksack together and she made her way to the underground station. It was unnerving to be in a different country and so far she had found nobody who had heard of Neverath.

As the subway approached, Rebekah stood back from the edge waiting for it to pull up and stop. Once the doors opened she pushed through crowds of people coming off. She had learnt back at home in the London underground that you have to be ruthless to get where you want to go.

Once she was sat down she held her bag close to her while studying everyone around her. As the subway started to leave the station, she closed her eyes for a while to get some sleep, her stop was a good hour or so away anyhow.

[Rieyeciu]

Kenji seem to appear out of nowhere on a bike zooming down the streets. He wore his Academy clothing with his scarf, as he never seems to take it off. If anyone was asked they thought he either drop out of the sky or must of turn from the corner. He already knew his way to the school as his family been going here since forever. Everyone would know this when coming to the academy that there is no bus, car, and airplane; train to take you where the school is. You walk, run, jog, or bike to the place. Sure magic can get you if you had your STUDENT ID after all.

Of his morning was normal for him as if he was not going to school. No one in the mansion only the butlers and maids. Small talk about his lugged is going to be in his dorm when he gets there and small note. Other than that is was a rather dull morning for him as left the place on a what seem to be gloomy day there. However, coming to the academy, it seems bright and sunny with little to hardly any clouds in the sky but the cold was the only problem. So the wind riding on the bit was a bit colder for him but it did not seem to bother him one bit.

He speeds by as the wind blew his scar over his shoulder and keeping his hair out of his eyes. He was practicing his wind magic on the way to school as he would be at school in no time. Heck he was already passing kids who seem to be running late for school. Of course, with his speed he knew he was not going to be late. He already left the area as soon he came in to it.

[Jim]

"Really?" Alison asked bending down and looking the girl directly in the eyes. She stood up and brought one hand to her chin trying to think of a way to solve this poor girl's problem. She seemed to be lost in thought, though somehow still manage to avoid people while walking backwards.

"I've got it," the young woman commented snapping her fingers. A smile crossed her face as she picked up the heavy looking back, seeming to struggle slightly from it's weight. Her face seemed to be shocked at just how heavy it was. She sat it down for a moment then gently slapped her face with both of her hands at once, pumping herself up.

"One, two, and... LIFT," She summoned all the strength she had into lifting the suitcase, starting to carry it, while walking backwards still. "Alright, I'll just leave this stuff at the dorm for you, and make sure you head to the auditorium there's a school meeting," the girl commented just before vanishing into thin air, appearing a few meters in front of the girl she was talking with only to disappear once more.

[Aqua]

The alarm went off rather early, five in the morning to be exact. Luna woke up, and turned to face the clock. '5 am... that's right, I wanted to get up early so that I'd have lots of time to get ready and find the place.' The teenager thought. She had been flown to the island, where her parents had rented her a temporary apartment to stay in for the weekend.

Luna was rather dependant, and was up for a challenge. After having a simple breakfast of cereal and toast, Luna went upstairs to get dressed an get packed for her trip. She was wearing her usual casual attire, which also included her sword and shield, which she wore under her backpack.

It was already 6 am by the time Luna was out of the small apartment and heading for the academy. She was occasionally looking at a piece of paper with an address on it, and a map.

During one of her stops, a man stopped to talk to her. "Hey, where are you going so early this morning miss?" He asked. "That's a classified subject that I don't intend to answer." Luna said, not even looking up from her map. "Ah come on, don't be like that. Is that a sword and shield?" He said to her. "Yes it is..." The teenager said, getting annoyed. She then folded up her map, before saying the last part. "Aren't you a little old to be talking to me in such a manner? Don't follow me, or you'll find out one of the reasons why I carry this sword."

With that Luna simply walked away, leaving the man to stare in disbelief.