After an elemental dissemination bringing about tremendous destruction on a universal scale, humans now gained the ability to manipulate elements. The entire planet was restructured, even the size of the earth became far bigger than it was before and different kingdoms were formed. 

To the humans, it was a new dawn, a blessing however, with this gift came about great chaos. Not all humans got the gift of elemental manipulation and some got it only to a small level which is referred to as a domestic level. Nevertheless, there were those who got it on a large scale. Presently, most of the large scale elementals end up joining the military of their kingdoms to protect and fight for it.

The Academy known as Glory Royale, is one of the unique institutes which imbibes the training of aspiring elemental warriors into its curriculum and even holds a grand battle competition every three years to showcase the talents of its elite students. 

Most of the kings and elites in the society send their children or wards here to study and train. It is one of the few diverse institutes available which welcomes people from all kingdoms and one can say it is school to the best. Most of the graduates of Glory Royale are able to reach the level of vice captains, captains, generals, kings and on very rare occasions, emperors (This does not just talk about positions but also power class). The structure and layout of Glory Royale is so beautiful and like the name goes, it has a royal and classy touch to its every design.

Approaching very fast is the games competition held every three years at Glory Royale, The Glory Games. Most academy warriors (students) at Glory Royale have their eyes on this competition in order to showcase their abilities and prove themselves. Being the most anticipated tournament, even the prodigies are allowed to participate. For this, some academy warriors do not bother participating as they feel no need since the prodigies will win anyways however, the essence of this, is to see how far one can go even against these prodigies in play. There are different events involved in the glory games, so points from the different games add up to qualify a person for the main battle tournament although the prodigies already have automatic qualification to the main battle tournament, The Battle Royale.

It is the day for registration, everywhere is crowded as different students are going in and out of the registration centre. The centre is an open space with those in charge of registration at the front attending to the students and there are different stands around, giving out the needed gears for the games, while some are selling any additional equipment the student feels they need but is not part of the gears given by the school.

Dubnet, Serena and Kiiara are walking around looking for any additional equipment that will be of use to them.

“Hey bestie,” an excited female voice says.

“Dia!!” Serena responds with excitement as the two young girls hug themselves. Dia, a beautiful girl, has sparkling light grey eyes, fair-skin and long dark black hair with a silver strand at her hair front.

“You’re coming back?” Serena asks.

“Yeah, we just finished the inauguration and all,” Dia responds.

“Hoo…that’s great. Sorry we couldn’t come. How’s Diamond City though?” Serena asks.

“It’s alright. Diamond City is great as usual,” Dia replies.

“So…how were the fine boys eh?” Serena asks, with a quirky smile.

“Was Damian present?” she adds raising her eyebrows repeatedly at Dia.

“What if he was?” Dia replies as she raises her left eye brow.

“hmmmm??” Serena still with her quirky smile responds.

“Hmm all you want Rena, I told you I have no interest in him at all,” she adds.

“Nice to see you’re looking as shiny as ever,” Dubnet says, referring to all the shiny things on her; her diamond earrings, the ring on her left little finger, the diamond studs at the collar of her jacket and on her shoes.

“Thank you,” she replies with a smile. On the inside, she is seriously blushing thinking the shiny is referring to her looks. Also because it came from Dubnet.

“So you’re also participating in the tournament,” Dia says turning to Kiiara as the group keeps on walking.

“Well of course I am and I’m going to win,” Kiiara replies.

“Hahaha” Dia quietly laughs.

“You? Kiiara, you do know the best of best for our set will be there right?” she adds

“Are you saying you’ll even defeat your sister?” she asks.

Kiiara pauses and is silent.

“hm?” Serena turns to Kiiara.

“No need to think about small stuff like that, just give it your all,” she says.

Kiiara nodds with a faint smile as they keep walking. Dubnet looks to her and sees her mood is still a bit down.

“Cheer up,” he says, nudging her with his right elbow. She turns her face to him as they walk.

“Didn’t you say you’ll surpass the legends? Don’t give up before the battle even begins,” he adds.

“Who said anything about giving up,” she adds with a smile.

Bump!

“Ouch!!” Kiiara exclaims, as she bumps into a lady in front of her and falls backwards.

The rest of the group stop to look at what happened, with Serena trying to hold her laugh.

“My bad. Sorry, child,” the lady apologizes as she stretches her hands to help Kiiara up. The lady has long silky black hair with a tint of green and blue, fair-skin, slim in stature and her eyes have a mixture of green and blue splashes in them. She is wearing a long navy blue dress, having flowing long sleeves. Her countenance and the air around her are all in a calm state.

As she helps Kiiara up, she gazes into Kiiara’s eyes.

“Eyes so sinister just like his, the eyes of destruction, no, the flame of destruction,” she says, holding Kiiara’s right hand.

Kiiara is stunned for a while wondering what the lady just said.

“Hey! Let her go!” Serena says, with a serious look as she grabs the hand of the lady.

The lady looks at Serena and gives a faint smile,

“Little child yet to know anything about the world,” she says smiling as she turns to Serena.

“Hmm, hoo, what an interesting path you seem to have, I’ll like to see what you will make of it,” she adds as she lets go of Kiiara’s hand and Serena withdraws hers. She starts to walk away slowly then Kiiara snaps back and turns to look at her again.

“What was that all about?” Dia asks.

“I don’t know,” Kiiara replies, still looking at the lady.

“I’m sure it’s just some crazy lady looking for trouble,” Serena adds.

“Probably,” Dubnet adds, starring as the lady walks away.