CHAPTER 16

"Everyone return to your respective seats. I have a very important announcement to tell. Quickly." I looked at our professor who was tapping her hands impatiently on the stand which was up in front. Those who were in the same class as mine scurried back to their respective seats and the action made the whole room chaotically loud as chairs were being dragged back and others were still giggling. I closed my eyes in annoyance and sighed. This is my last subject for today, what subject? I do not know but that doesn't matter. As long as I get good grades on quizzes, I'll be fine. The obnoxious chair dragging and giggling went down moments onward as everybody has settled down. I was seated in the far back where I was alone and at peace. Kaval has his class, Diane also has her own and Apollo might have none for today. As soon as I thought of his name, the memories went back from last night to which I regret as I did not act as to how I should. I sighed and shook my head as I looked to Professor Theresa. She was still young and looked very gorgeous. She has a golden blond hair that reached his waist. She had her eyeglass down to the tip of her nose as she was looking at everyone. She wore a fitted uniform for the staff with black heels and minor accessories. She cleared her throat before looking at us. Her eyes held excitement to which I was confused.

"As most of you know, the academia hosts a bunch of events every years. Ranging from minor gatherings to grand parties. But there's this one event which stands out from the rest." I heard gasps from the other. They started to murmur and their faces glowed in an instant. Even the boys looked like they were looking forward to this event to which, in my case, I still don't know of.

"I know we are all thinking the same but to make it official, the head council has announced that the academia will be hosting the Grand Clash o f the Eon!" Professor Theresa exclaimed with her hands clamping together as she stood there with here eyes filled with joy and excitement. My classmates clapped their hands energetically while they cheered on.

"Now, everyone settle down. The head council has have planned a whole event for this grand occurrence in the academia which is, next week! Isn't it thrilling already? Okay now before I get too excited, the higher council has instructed us professor to release everyone early prior to the regular end of each subjects. Tomorrow will be the pre-show of the candidates and the event up until next week where it is the final show. Now, off you go! Enjoy the event!" And on that note, everyone scurried out from their chairs and exited the room. I sat on my chair waiting for them to exit as I don't want to be clamped with them, and I don't man that in a mean way but because I just hate crowded places.

Professor Theresa was about to leave when she saw me. She looked at me and then smiled.

"Prince Alexander, I am glad to have you here in the academia's grounds." She seemed nice so I smiled at her back. She was tall and had a nice figure, I wonder if she has a pair already. Not that I am interested.

"Ah, that would be because of my father professor." I said with a chuckle while standing up. She smiled as well and offered her hand for a handshake. I took her hands in mine as we exchange our greetings. "Well, I should get going now your majesty. I wish you luck on the event." She said with a smile before walking out of the room. By the time she left the room, my smile vanished as my brows furrowed. Why did she wish me luck?

I shook my head and went outside. The hallways now mainly empty as most students might have went to their individual camps. The academia offers camps for each kingdom sector. I heard each camp is designed in accordance to the kingdom they belong to. The camps are usually composed of four buildings facing each other and each are composed of all the necessities a person can need. While I and the other royals, we have our own building only exclusive for those who comes from royal families. The building is directly connected the academia's main building for safety reasons as there are shadows who lurks in the land and they might target us. I walked down the hallway quietly when I heard his voice.

"What now Kaval?" I asked in an annoyed tone. I heard him chuckle to which I groaned at. Why does he like to irritate me this much? Peace and quiet is all I ask and I think its too pricey for this idiot to give it to me.

"Why the tone Alex? I should be mad at you for not stopping them last night on my dare." He said dramatically.

"You know, you're going to drain me with your presence and, I fell asleep last night." I walked even faster to get away from him but Kaval being the idiot that he is, followed me with a stupid grin.

"Oh right, you fell asleep which makes you no fun in sleep overs."

"Sleep overs purpose is for sleeping."

"Oh you poor child. You still have a lot of things to learn."

"And I'd rather not take lessons from you, begone you hobo." I said pushing him away. He laughed loudly as he followed me still continuously. His laugh sounded funny and I couldn't contain my blank face as a stupid smile broke my stoic, trying to be intimidating face.

After that little clowning session we had, we finally walked in silence back to our building. The wind was blowing lightly and the sun was starting to fall to the side. I looked at Kaval only to find him looking so serious. I ignored it thinking that he may be just wondering about certain things which is none of my business. I looked back at him again and his expression still hasn't change so I decided to just ask him.

"You look so bothered by something, are you okay?" He looked at me and then his face went back to normal expression.

"Oh, I was just thinking about the upcoming clash?" He said his face going back to serious,

"What about it? You're going to join?" Kaval looked at me with a look that said áre you dumb' which made me looked at him with attitude.

"What do you mean. We are the contestants. Us. Royals. We are the one that will be clashing against each other." He said.

I stopped in my tracks and looked at him with furrowed brows.

"What?" I said in a dead tone. He stopped in his tracks and motioned me to follow him. I sighed as I did have to follow him to get answers. Well, too much of not learning anything from him. I noticed we were heading to his room. He opened the door and motioned me to come in. I was hesitant but decided to go in anyways. I looked at the surrounding and truth be told that I was shocked to find everything in order. I thought it would be really messy but everything is organized. From his bed to just everything in the room. I walked towards his bed and jumped on it where I buried my face onto the mattress. I laid on my back and saw him bringing foods which looked very foreign to me. He grabbed the table nearby and placed it near the bed.

"How are you so organized? I thought it would be the other way around?."

He chuckled at my comment while setting the foods on the table. They all looked very new but very appetizing at the same time.

"I am a prince too Alex. I too have learned customs." He said as he plopped on the bade making me bounce.

"Try those first then we can talk."

I looked at the foods displayed in front of me and I could feel my mouth water as the smell entered my nose. The aroma was very new but it made the food even more scrumptious.

"That's a stake. It's made of pig meat, some sauce and light veggies." He got up from the bed and started to slice the meat. I could still see that it was hot as steam was coming from it.

"You planned this?" I asked looking at him suspiciously. He chuckled and shokok his head.

"No, I always have my aide to prepare food for me whenever I come back from attending classes because they starve me. But since you're here, I'd let you have this just for this time since its your first time."