Academy for Rejected Souls (Multiverse, OC)

folclor

folclor

Resident Cripple
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It was morning before Why'nn noticed it and she hid from the rising sun, wishing the beds in the dorm had some sort of lid. <em><span style="color:#808080;">'I miss my coffin...'</span></em> But there was nothing for it. She knew, from the pamphlet she received when she arrived, that students were supposed to be up and ready for the day with the rising of the sun. She cursed it. The school was run by a lich and it went on during the <em>day</em>? She'd never heard of such. Still, she had more sense than to question her betters and she carefully climbed out of the too-soft bed. She hadn't undressed before she went to bed the previous night so her robes were a bit wrinkled. Remembering it was the 'Orientation' day, she realized she'd have to put on the uniform provided. She cringed as the strange material touched her skin. <em><span style="color:#808080;">'Why am I doing this? I don't have to do this! It's all a choice, right?'</span></em> Possibly, but that didn't matter. She'd been ordered to do it. Not directly, of course. Still, she was aware the punishments for not following orders at the temple, so she finished dressing. The skirt provided fell below her knees, which was a boon, and the shirt was fitting enough. Still, she would've preferred black to the dark graying blue. She caught sight of her reflection in the mirror and ran a hand through her growing hair. <span style="color:#808080;"><em>'I have to fit in with the outlanders now, I suppose...'</em></span><span style="color:#808080;"> </span> Still, she frowned as she exited the dormitory and made her way down the stairs with the other mass of students.


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The sun shown through the window and woke Emily up. She got up and changed into her uniform. She brushed her hair Why does it have to be morning already I was having a really good dream." Emily thought. She went over to her sister "Ashley time to get up." Emily said as she pulled the blankets off of her sister,


"Why did you do that Emily and why do I have to get up?" Ashley asked. She looked really mad at her sister then went and got dressed and brushed her hair. She complained the whole time she was getting ready though she never liked getting woken up in the mornings.


The two sisters headed down stairs after they were ready for the day to meet up with the rest of the students there.
 
In the crowd of students, Why'nn spotted two that looked very similar. Sisters, perhaps. 'It doesn't matter... I'll return home soon enough, I'm sure...' She wasn't sure whether that was a good thing or not, however. 'Home' wasn't exactly the best place to be. In the months since going through the portal, her hair was already too long for her comfort, though it barely fell to her ears. She brushed at it, wondering what she was to do with it. Also, this skirt... it wouldn't do. Pants or a robe would do much better... she would see to that later, however.


Snaking her way through the crowd to a place against the wall, she made herself as small as possible, letting the others pass her by until she was at the tail-end of the mass. Finally, she felt she could breathe. 'Maybe I can escape...'
 
Ashley stayed very close to her sister "I'm scared Emily I don't feel comfortable with all these people." Ashley said looking at her older sister.


"There's no need to be scared. These people are different like us they aren't like the people back home who made fun of us and called us freak. They all have special abilities to I think." Emily replied with a smile. She looked around to see if there might be someone that looks friendly that could meet. She wasn't as shy as her younger sister Emily was always ready to make friends as long as they didn't make fun of her and Ashley because they talk to animals.
 
The sisters - twins? - were getting closer. Why'nn searched for a way out. There was a window. A window right there! She slinked from her place on the wall and crept toward the window. It wouldn't be hard. All she would have to do would be jump... she would either die or survive. If she died, that'd be it. If she survived, she would find her way out.


'To die would be an honor, to die would be a gift, to live would be a struggle, but one I am willing to deal with if I must...' She neared the window. It seemed no one was going to stop her. Her hand stretched forward toward the latch as she reached her destination. 'I'll do it.' The latch turned, the window began to open, she climbed onto the ledge. 'I'll get home...'
 
Emily went over to the person going out the window "What are you doing?" She asked. Emily figured this student must be scared and want to get away from here but she didn't know how that peson would get back to their home.


"I know I don't want to leave because I don't like how people treated us back home but I do miss Peanut and wish he was here." Ashley said to her sister. Ashley smiled at the thought of her dog she wished she could have brought him along with her.
 
"Leaving," she stated. Why'nn chanced a look over her shoulder at the girl who'd approached her. Not much taller than her, healthy upbringing, completely human. 'I won't fit here, either.' And she jumped. Part of the way through the fall she realized it was longer than she'd judged. Just as she tried to figure out a way to stop herself, she slammed into ground.


She cringed as her bones shattered from impact, splitting open her flesh as blood spilled upon the ground. She was still conscious, still awake and alive. This hurt worse than any of the trials Mistress Zaltya subjected her to. Attempting to push herself into some sort of a sitting position, she found herself unable to hold her strength and she fell flat, letting out a weak cry of pain.


Headmistress Nishira frowned as she watched the new student fling herself from the window. There were always a few. The girls closest to the window, one apparently attempting to stop the escape attempt, would likely need reassurance. She put a smile in place and glided over, her purple robe sweeping the floor as she walked.


"Don't worry, girls," she soothed. "There are always a few each year. Professors are on the ground already to render aid." She didn't bow or curtsy, just inclined her head in greeting. "I'm Headmistress Auros. Is this the first year either of you are attending?" She could always use new play things.
 
"Hi i'm Emily and this is my second year here. This one beside me is my younger sister Ashley and it is her first year here. Sorry she is kind of shy and scared." Emily said with a smile.


Ashley just waved and hid behind Emily. She thought for sure she heard a bark. I must be hearing things because there is no dog here. It must just because I miss Peanut. Ashley thought to herself.
 
'Interesting. Not even a worry given when you've just seen someone commit suicide. Where are you two from, I wonder?' Outwardly, Headmistress Auros kept her smile in place. "Well, it's wonderful to meet the two of you. Emily, you said it's your second year? How are you liking life in this world?" She beckoned the two to follow her as she began walking away from the window. There'd be time to expose them to the horrors of the multiverse later.


Why'nn managed to pull herself forward a few feet before her strength left her again. The blood hadn't stopped pouring from her legs and chest, ribs sticking sickeningly through her flesh as her lungs struggled to work. 'Is this how it ends?'
 
"It's nice to meet you too. I like it here alot better then back home. Back home everyone called me and Ashley freaks and weirdos because we were always taking to animals." Emily said.


"Yeah it's nice to meet you." Ashley said shyly. She wasn't much of a talker unlike her older sister.
 
The headmistress nodded, leading them back toward the mass of students. "Mmm..." Perhaps the girls wouldn't be as useful as she initially thought. "To commune with animals is a high calling," she stated. "Perhaps here you can hone your skills and learn more." 'And join my forces.' She intended to commence ceremonies soon, but she noticed the absence of her hand-to-hand combat instructor. Well, Delrick was more than that... However, he must still be dealing with the escapees.
 
"Well we can do more then talk to animals like I can read peoples minds and Ashley has telekinesis." Emily said. Emily could tell something was wrong with Ashley "Whats wrong sis?" Emily asked.


"I don't feel good and want to go back to our room." Ashley replied softly.
 
He was strolling along the outside of the school. It was early and still quiet he was enjoying this time as he always did, he carried a hot cup of coffee in one hand and in the other he twirled his staff.


He did not need it for walking, it was not that kind of staff. It was made out of some type of hard wood from his native land, the blue dye was faded and worn from use. It had multiple knicks and scratches and dents from years of battle and training.


He found spot near a tree to sit and enjoy the serene morning and sip his coffee. That's when he heard the unique sound of a body hitting the ground at terminal velocity. "Already?" He stood, shaking his head, he knew there'd be a few, but usually not on the first day.


He walked over to were he'd heard, what others would call sickening. He causally drank his coffee a he approached what her thought would be a dead student. To his mild surprise she was still alive and attempting to crawl somewhere. 'Determined. I'll have to make sure she gets into my classes.' He squatted next to her, cup in hand and staff leaning against his shoulder.


"Feel better now?" He took a drink of hot coffee while he waited for an answer.
 
"Oh?" 'I'll have to be careful, then...' "What's the matter Ashley? I know magics that can help," she offered, feigning worry.


Her vision blurred and she thought she heard a voice. She gasped for air, looking up at the man squatting next to her. 'What in the hells?' His question confused her for a moment as her mind muddied. Was he working for the school? "Wh... Who...?" she managed.


It was becoming difficult for her to retain consciousness and she wondered if she would still die. A horrifying idea dawned upon her that he might take her back. Her eyes widened, pupils dilating and she attempted to drag herself away from him.
 
"I'm just scared and afraid I won't make any friends. Will people make fun of me like they did back home?" Ashley asked.


Wow she actually spoke! Emily thought to herself. All Emily wanted was her sister to feel safe and happy not scared.
 
'Damn, they've sent us a couple good girls,' Nishira thought. Still, she needed to play a part. Placing her freezing hand on Ashley's shoulder, she gave a reassuring smile to the girl. "I made this school with the intent of drawing all of those who didn't belong in their worlds into one place. Every student is strange and all of you have been hurt in the same way. Do not worry about being made fun of." She sighed. "I can't guarantee you'll make friends, Ashley, but this is the best place for you right now. Do not be afraid."
 
"I heard your thoughts is something wrong with us being good girls?" Emily asked.


"Well thanks alot I appreciate what you said." Ashley said. All this noise Ashley though she was hearing was driving her nuts because she knows there's no way he can be here. She looked down please make it stop she thought.
 
The headmistress laughed heartily. "There is nothing wrong with you being good girls, my dear. But I do worry for your safety. Not every student within these walls will be as benevolent as you." She nodded. "Now, I need to see to the commencement ceremony." She bid farewell to the two girls and began her walk toward the front of the room. All the students and most of the teachers were present. After this ceremony the students would be dismissed to classes, hence she still wondered where the monk was. The clean up from one tiny girl shouldn't take him that long.
 
He shook his head as she attempted to crawl away. 'You just won't quit, good.' He set his staff in the air next to him and rested his coffee cup on the ground.


"Alright little bird, let's get your wing mended." He bent down and rolled her onto her back and slid one arm under her neck and the other under her knees. Seemingly without effort he lifted her off the ground and carried her to the nurse's office.


Walking backwards into the room, he couldn't see if anyone was there. "Ma'am. We got another one." He called out to the nurse who usually worked in there healing and tending to those students who tried to hurt themselves, such as this one, or got hurt as a part of training. "She's determined to keep moving, so I'm gonna strap her to the bed and head to the ceremony."


After securing Why'nn to the bed Delrick left for the ceremony. 'I'm sure I'll hear about this later.' He thought as he used the back entrance into the hall and took his seat with the other staff as quietly a he could.
 
She struggled against him as he carried her to no avail, and the straps made sure she couldn't roll off the bed or fight the nurse as she approached. Why'nn still tried, though. Eventually the blood loss caught up to her, the adrenaline drained away, she fell unconscious as she felt the warmth of healing magics begin to mend her form.


The headmistress watched curiously as Delrick joined the rest of the staff. Hadn't he thought to clean the blood from his hands and clothes before attending? She shook her head. She'd talk to the monk later.


"Don't worry, my dear." She gave the professor a smile. "I'll take care of it. Any fatalities yet this morning?"
 
"None yet mam but one did throw a chair, which startled me which ended up with me accidentally throwing him through the ceiling" Gaster said as he phased completely out of the wall and began walking beside the headmistress while looking at the ground@folclor
 
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Delrick looked to the headmistress to see she had noticed his tardiness. 'Oh! That is not a good look.' She had. He quickly looked at his hands and robes, and let a sigh of resignation and let his hands fall in his lap. "Son of a..." He muttered to himself.


'Well there's nothing for it now. Besides it's just blood, and I am the combatives teacher.' He made a face and nodded at his justification. 'It's fitting. Plus it might set a president, and avoid some of the problems last year.'


The man sat up straighter and adopted a more stern posture and looked out over the student body, making eye contact with few and dominating any who tried to stare him down. He made special note of which ones those were and keep an eye out for them in his class.
 
She arched an eyebrow. "I assume the student is in the infirmary now?" They were approaching the other teachers. She considered having a word with the monk, now, but he seemed to have realized his folly. 'Good. You should keep that intensity. I'll ask you about the clean up after the ceremony.'





Her robe flowed behind her as she began ascending the steps of the platform. As soon as she was done talking with Gaster she would call the attention of the students.
 
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She arched an eyebrow. "I assume the student is in the infirmary now?" They were approaching the other teachers. She considered having a word with the monk, now, but he seemed to have realized his folly. 'Good. You should keep that intensity. I'll ask you about the clean up after the ceremony.'



Her robe flowed behind her as she began ascending the steps of the platform. As soon as she was done talking with Gaster she would call the attention of the students.
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Gaster then pointed to the student who whose head was stuck in the ceiling "Yeah about that we haven't been able to reach him yet" Gaster said before going to his seat next to delrick
 
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