Saphiron Geneveaux's Story

Saphiron Geneveaux

Giddy was not sufficient enough to describe Saphiron’s excitement for returning to Stella Academy. The car ride over with his grandfather was way too long for his liking, and while his face was serene while he watched the rolling hills change from a snowy white to a vibrant autumn filled with brown, reds, orange, and all shades in between, his mind was racing with the new possibilities this semester would bring him.

In truth, Saph wasn’t taken very seriously by his peers in terms of his combat skills or intelligence. This was mostly his own fault. He never competed in as many competitions as everyone else, and most of the time when he wasn’t in class or at track and field practice he could be found in the garden, seemingly doing nothing of importance. However, this lazy attitude should not be confused for ineptitude. Saph maintains high grades in all of his classes and maintains his body and combat efficiency to high levels, with practicing his ballet skills for balance, acrobatics for flexibility, and track for speed and agility.

He participated in three competitions last semester, which is the mandatory minimum for all students. They were small events, skirmishes even. But it was after his third competition that he was approached by a Garuda house leader, Vivian. She was an impossibly tall woman, with an imposing presence. Dark features and scars strewn about her body. “That was quite a display, kid. Why haven’t I seen you participate more often in the competitions? Garuda could sorely need the help. We’ve been taken to the cleaners this year by that new Anzu kid in the freshman divisions.” That must be Lonan. Lon was also a member of the track and field team. They were friendly acquaintances (mostly because neither of them put in the effort to converse outside of track and field besides the occasional group hang out they were involved in, something that Saph resolved to change to maybe more of an actual friendship), and Saph knew of his reputation as quite a competitor in the constant battles that were happening on campus.

Saph regarded her with a warm smile, indifferent of sarcasm, and simply stated, “Well, no one ever asked me. Should I have been fighting more? Isn’t fighting a lot of people a bad thing?"

Vivian looked at Saph dumbfounded. For the large Amazonian like woman, combat and battle was all she had ever known. “Uhh, well, it’s good for the house to win a lot! And no one really gets hurt. What do you say, can we count on you next semester to bring some crowns over to Garuda?!”

“Sure!” And so, with that Saph promised his services to Garuda. He wondered if he could maybe convince Jette to help out too, if they needed a duo team for something.

All of this reminiscing helped pass the time and he ended up bidding his grandfather goodbye with a jovial hug, and a quick exit from his car. The hustle and bustle around the campus was suffocating. Saph immediately made a bee line for his room, stopping briefly to wave a hello to Zero, who was sitting in the garden. Saphiron didn’t know if he actually saw him or not, or even knew who he was, but he made it a point to be polite to everyone, and especially those in his own house.

His dorm room was bare when he entered, which means that he beat Jette back to the room. He was probably trying to find a way to sneak Remy past the cacophony of people running around the grounds, which was probably the only time you would ever see Jette trying to act inconspicuous, which sort of made it all the more conspicuous if you thought about it. Their room was a larger dorm room, set at the end of the long hallway, and they were the only roommates on their floor, everyone else getting their own personal room, but Saph was happy to be rooming with someone else, even if it was to Jette’s general dismay.

Exiting his room, he was immediately greeted by Vivian. “Hey little guy! Ready to bring the glory to Garuda!”

“Absolutely!” Saph met her shout with equal enthusiasm and a nice smile. He could hear some people around them snicker, asking how that nice doofus would bring them any crowns this year, but Vivian quickly brought the chatter down, and went to go talk to a group that seemingly started the little rousing. Saph didn’t care one way or the other, and simply pulled his dark blue hoodie up over his head and moved out of the Garuda common area and into the main hall. Once there he just walked around, waiting for some instruction, and itching to get a start to his school year.

Elysia was layed in her bed starring up at the ceiling when an announcement went off telling all the students to make their way to the main hall.
Sighing as she remained looking up towards the ceiling, hands out in front of her as she eyed the yellow wrist guards that layed on her wrist.
'It's easier than summoning them all the time that's for sure' She thought to herself before she began to day dream.

A knocking at the door pulled her out of her day dreams, shocking her causing herself to fall off her bed. Soon a body and a voice entered her room. "Hey, Elly! What's up?"

Looking up she spotted Lonan standing in her doorway. "Well.. the ceiling is up that's for sure..." She'd mumble whilst rubbing the back of her head.

"You get stalked by any girls on your way here? As I'm not in the mood to break through a gang of them today" She'd tell him as she pulls herself to her feet.
Running her hand through her hair she'd turn to Lonan. "Two thing" She'd hold her fingers up as she speaks "One should I cut my hair? And two where is Seran?"


Zero watched as many students made their way towards the dorms, One guy even waved to him.'Was that Saphiron?'
Shrugging to himself he remained sat against the tree. Soon a girl joined him. Neither of them spoke to one of another. He couldn't seem to recognise her so he remained silent.

A sigh escaped his lips when the announcement was made for all students to the main hall.
"We should probably make our way there" He spoke gruffly towards he girl.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS. THERE WILL BE AN ASSEMBLY IN THE MAIN HALL IN TWENTY MINUTES, AN ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL IN TWENTY MINUTES. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. THANK YOU.

Saphiron Geneveaux

Hmmm, well I’m already in the main hall. I definitely don’t want to be caught in the middle of everyone rushing to get choice spots. Maybe I should go see if Jette is back yet… And with that, Saph quickly exited the main hall and made his way back towards the Garuda dorms.

On his way towards the dorm Saph caught the glimpse of blonde hair and red hood, slightly crouched over himself, and knew that Jette was sneaking Remy in this very moment. I’ll probably just get in the way…I’ll play with Remy later!

The day outside was vibrant with sunlight, and awash with beauty. Saph was not one to spend time indoors on a day like this anyway. Instead he made his way towards the garden, and saw that Zero and a particularly comfortable looking girl with purple hair were sitting under a tree, not in a particular rush to be anywhere.

Saphiron knew that Zero was not one for a lot of conversation, and he looked particularly distraught right now holding an icepack to the side of his face. For some reason, he knew that this bruise had come from his sister Elysia. Why would one sibling hurt another…?

The girl sitting there was a mystery to Saph, mostly. He knew that she was in Phoenix house, but that was about it. They never conversed at all last year, but he’s seen her around the garden a few times.

“Hey guys! Wanna walk with me to the assembly? I think we’ve only got a few minutes left to be there!” He said this warmly and with a big smile, but with these two he didn’t know if that was going to have them come along with him, or mock him…

Tessa’s joy of laying down adjacent to a hurt stranger was ruined when the announcement came over the PA system. She groaned internally, and stretched her arms, as if waking up from a deep sleep, rather than a small nap. She cracked her neck before hearing the boy with the tattoo speak.

"We should probably make our way there." He said, in a voice that showed that he had as much enthusiasm she did for the upcoming meeting. ’Most likely because he got beat up, most likely by someone close and with a hot temper’ She thought. The students were fresh back, so it wasn’t likely someone managed to hold onto a grudge for that long, although maybe. Honestly, keeping grudges was a hassle.

She was about to respond, when a second guy appeared, and asked if they wanted to go to the meeting with him. He had a friendly voice, and when she looked at him, she stopped for a moment. She recognized him as the guy she had seen last year, although she knew next to nothing about him. She found him interesting, but couldn’t figure out a reason, which bugged her slightly, so her renewed goal was to figure this guy out, find what makes him interesting.

She stood up, and then after a moment, and thinking that she was the Belle of being asked to a mandatory assembly, gave a slight shrugging motion. She then spoke, “Sure. Let’s roll.” And began to walk, with the hands now on her head. She stopped at mystery guy and said, “I’m Tessa, by the way.” And then stood still, waiting for them, not diverting attention from studying the mystery guy.

"That's good then. I mean when they're not hassling you about stuff they come to me, to ask me about you. It get's annoying you know.." She trailed on.
Grabbing her phone from her bed, she'd turn around to face Lonan only to realise he's staring at her. 'Have I got something on my face?!' A blush forming on the apples of her cheeks.

"I think you look beauuuu---YOU LOOK FINE ALREADY!" He basically shouted, 'What on earth was that about?'

She was about to shrug her shoulders when she realised what he had said. "Did you just say I looked fine?!" She shouted at him playfully. If any other guy told her she looked fine she would of punched them through a wall, but since Lonan is one of her best friends he get's away with it.

"Seran! Yes! No! ... Er, what I mean to say is, I have no idea where he is. Come with me to the boys dorm, I have to drop off my stuff, we'll see if he's there."

Listening to Lonan confuse himself caused Elysia to laugh, grabbing her phone from her bed. She made her way towards the exit of her room, Taking hold of Lonan's wrist on the way.
"If we don't hurry up were going to be late." She spoke as she let go of his wrist to lock her door.



Zero stood in front of the girl he barely recognised when someone else decided to join them. “Hey guys! Wanna walk with me to the assembly? I think we’ve only got a few minutes left to be there!”
Turning around he immediately recognised him.
"You seem excited, might as well join you" Turning to the girl he awaited a reply, once she had and introduced herself he nodded.
"I'm Zero, probably saw me asleep under the trees alot last year"

Saphiron Geneveaux

“I’m Tessa, by the way.” 

“I'm Saphiron but please call me Saph,” he responded warmly. Her eyes never left him for quite a few minutes. Even through Zero's introduction of himself, she stood unmoving and only her eyes moved, scanning his body.

“Umm...do I have something on my face?” Saph began wiping his face with his sleeve, and checked it when he was done, and there was no residue of anything on it. He looked back at her puzzled, but did not catch her analytical gaze, and instead turned on his heels, and proceeded to follow Zero towards the assembly hall.

Elysia couldn't help but laugh to herself as she followed behind the boys, they hadn't even been at the school for a whole day and they were all ready causing chaos. But they wouldn't be themselves if they didn't.
"I think you look better in a dress than I do Seran" She said with a wink at him, causing herself to laugh once more.

Walking through the halls she couldn't help but spot a few lost students, most likely first years. Stopping for a few moments she explained to them where they had to go and not to worry if they got lost again as most of the students here were friendly.

Catching back up to the boys she couldn't help but release a sigh of relief as she noticed how the assembly hall was still rather empty. "At least they haven't started yet. Anyway how was the break for the both of you?"


Walking along towards the assembly hall he couldn't help but notice that Saphiron had soon joined him.
"Took your time." He said without looking at him. As they neared the assembly hall he couldn't help but spot his sister and his two friends. Narrowing his eyes towards her trying to seem as if he didn't care, but they still showed signs of care in them.

Suddenly stopping, he turned to face Saphiron, " I hear your going to be entering more of the tournaments this year. You should be all right for most of them." Looking towards his sister then back towards Saph. "But be careful if you go against El.. Since she specializes in martial arts and her mana arm increases the power behind her attacks, she is strong. Trust me I know first hand. Not only that.. she is quick." He spoke with a sigh remembering past experience when they had fought against each otherin the tournaments. She always seemed to have the upper hand upon him.
"And don't forget about her two friends."

Lonan laughed at Elysia's comment. As they began to walk, he noticed Elysia fall behind to talk to some freshman.

"So, you ass hat, who did you terrorize this time to have to break into my bloody room?" He said to Seran, with a half smirk and a soft laugh.

Getting closer to the hall, Elysia manage to catch back up to the two.

"Well, nice of you to join us miss tour guide." He said, with a joking smile.

"At least they haven't started yet. Anyway how was the break for the both of you?"

"Nice enough..." He said. "Though a bit boring. I didn't get to see my father much, he was in Reynden for most of it on an important business trip. I mostly just hung out with my little brother and some old school friends. Oh, and my cats. I miss my cats. Mimi is total-" Realizing he was rambling on, he cut himself short. "Because everyone wants to know about your uber-manly love for cats." he thought. He looked over at the other two, curious about their breaks.

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As they arrived at the now-packed assembly hall, they unsurprisingly struggled to find seats. The three had split up to look for a trio of unoccupied ones. Finding a perfect place for them to sit on the ground level, somewhat close to the stage, he waved over to Seran and Elysia to come over to where he was, though they weren't very far away. Just on cue, the assembly began. The lights dimmed slowly, and a tall figure walked on stage.

"Students. Please be seated immediately." He said, a microphone carrying his intimidating presence through the room. The man was no other than Vice-Chancellor Endrad, or as most students called him, behind his back of course, "Ender". He was a large man, with a slim, but intimidating figure, which was crowned by a serious, no-bullshit face, marked with a scar over the bridge of his nose, just extending just to touch his high cheekbones. His thick black hair was neck-length and always slicked back and his figure was always suited in a black designer suit. He was a stark contrast to the beautiful Chancellor, who's regal looks and scarlet hair had earned her the nickname "The Red Lion" though now it was more of a title then a moniker. She along with most of the other Academic staff, sat behind him, almost invisible in the dim light.

"On behalf of all the staff, we welcome you back to Stella Academy. We have but a few brief announcements before we let you finish unpacking your belongings and settling in. First off, we would like to address the rumours that have been circulating as of late. There has been a few, unconfirmed sightings of a class 3 Shari near the school grounds. Once again, it's presence is unconfirmed, but any further sightings should be reported to staff immediately and no student should engage the creature in combat under any circumstances.

Second, there will be a dance at the end of the week, to celebrate the first day of the festival of the dead. Then, on the final day of the festival, there will be a tournament held at the Holo-field. Participation in both events of optional, but encouraged. If you would like to volunteer for either event, please speak to Mr. Tevin as soon as possible.

Finally, keep in mind that while there is no class today, classes do start at 8:00 sharp tomorrow morning, so do not be late. That is all." He said, as the lights turned on and students began to file out of the building.

Lonan looked over to the other two as he got up. "Of course he had to end it with "Don't be late!". What a jerk." He yawned, stretching his arms into the air, "But a tournament, now that sounds fun."

"I hear your going to be entering more of the tournaments this year. You should be all right for most of them. But be careful if you go against El. Since she specializes in martial arts and her mana arm increases the power behind her attacks, she is strong. Trust me I know first hand. Not only that, she is quick. And don't forget about her two friends."

Saphiron watched Zero speak his words of caution with a slightly clueless look on his face. He saw Zero look many times beyond Saph, and to his sister and her two friends he mentioned. Saph couldn’t tell whether Zero was talking out of frustration, sadness, or jealousy. Saph followed his eyes once to the small group. Lonan and Elysia were a little uncomfortably close, and the smaller red head was not far behind. They all seemed pretty happy, but Zero did not seem to share in his sister’s joy.

“Oh. Okay. Thanks! I’m not too worried. I’m just going to try my best for everyone. But don’t worry about her and her friends, because now you’ve got friends too.” Saphiron smiled at Zero and Tessa. He didn’t know if either of them considered their little group friends exactly, but Saphiron regarded them as much anyway, and if they wanted to return the feeling, then that was fine, and if not, it wasn’t going to change Saph’s outlook anyway.

Before Zero had a chance to respond, the Vice-Chancellor was calling everyone for the assembly. Nothing really piqued Saph’s interest the entire time the man spoke. The Shari weren’t particularly frightening to Saphiron. They simply existed. He didn’t really know what he would be if he saw one. He would have to make that judgement call when he saw one for real.

“On the final day of the festival, there will be a tournament held at the Holo-field. Participation in both events of optional, but encouraged. If you would like to volunteer for either event, please speak to Mr. Tevin as soon as possible.” Saphiron’s ears shot up, his back straightened, and excitement fuelled him. He had a child-like grin on his face and he immediately scanned the crowd for Mr. Tevin. He was towards the front of the room. Once the announcement was made Saphiron started using his agility and slender frame to weave through the crowd, until he was the first one in front of Mr. Tevin as the assembly was called to a close.

“I’d like to sign up for the tournament,” Saphiron said with a grin on his face.

“Sure. Name, house, and year?”

“Saphiron Geneveaux, second year Garuda.”

“You’re all registered, good luck. Next!” Saphiron began walking back towards where he left Zero and Tessa, but in the throng of students, Saphiron couldn’t see if they had moved from their original spot….or maybe it was Saphiron couldn’t remember exactly where they were to begin with. Either way, the group that did stick out was Lonan and his small crew, so he headed over to where they were.

“Hey Lonan, ready for another year of track and field? I just signed up for the first tournament of the year too, so maybe we’ll get to hang out more?” Saphiron regarded the group warmly, and hoped that he wasn’t intruding on anything of importance.

"What's wrong with your face?"

Jette was unprepared for this sudden outburst. The girl's story had been a long and confusing one. Between her drawn out explanations and her over-the-top body gestures, his insides cringed with regret for ever having spoken to her. And then she'd retorted with that.

The boy felt his face growing hot as a hand instinctively reached for his cheek. How dare she!? Did she have any idea who he was?

"I...I...uhh..."

He should be disgusted...right? Get angry and yell in her face to shut the hell up...right? So when Jette heard his own laughter, he felt as if he didn't know himself any better than he knew this mystery girl.

"Heh... Hahaha!" There was something so...so comical about her! Almost endearingly so. Here she stood, alone, with blood on her face and some bullshit story about a duck cutting her with thorns...or whatever. In this moment, looking at her pathetic, bloody face, Jette decided that he liked something about this girl. It appeared as if today's social experiment was a success.

After his fit of laughter faded into a large grin, Jette was about to speak again when he was bumped to the side by another, larger student. Just then, more and more of them pushed by, seemingly filing into the auditorium faster now that the assembly was about to start. A sea of bodies separated him from the duck-girl and soon, he couldn't find her at all amidst the crowd.

And then the wave of all-too-familiar rage swept over him.

"Goddammit!"

Cursing aloud, Jette barreled through the crowd, forcing his way to the front and into the assembly hall. Green eyes scanned the dimly lit room to find a chair in the last row and he stomped over to it, dramatically flopping down with a thud. Seething with negativity, he waiting for this annoying little presentation to be over. Then he could get away from these disgusting people and back to Remy.

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The assembly was an even bigger bore than Jette had predicted.

Blah, blah, blah, Shari... Blah, blah, blah, dance... Blah, blah, blah, tournament... Gods! Would this ever end!? Jette passed the time by imagining what would happen if that fool Ender just suddenly burst into flames and exploded. The panic he envisioned made him chuckle aloud more than once.

Lost in his twisted little daydream, Jette only knew the assembly had concluded when he saw everyone stand up and begin to exit the auditorium.

'Finally!'

Slipping out one of the doors, the boy looked about the room. It seemed that everyone was picking up their pointless conversations where they had left off before the assembly. With a scoff, Jette began the trek back to his dorm. As he passed a group of students who looked especially familiar, he stared curiously. His eyes narrowed in irritation when he saw it was merely that annoying overachiever, Lon-Lon and a few of his friends. That dope Geneveaux was with them too. Turning his head, he continued walking past them.

Seran Nyx

"Yeah I could go for something to eat then I can explain to you why i trashed Lon-Lon's room" Seran says a twinkle crossing his eye showing that there was more to it then what met the eye. Looking at the tournament registration desk and the swarm of people surrounding it he decides it will be better to wait till later to sign up. With a sigh Seran zones back in noticing who is talking to who, with a little chuckle he turns to Elysia "So what are you thinking of getting to eat?"

Elysia couldn't help but roll her eyes at the boys, they always seemed eager to join as many tournaments as possible. Although if she was capable of it she would probably enter all of them herself.
But last year she came into contact with a few nasty illnesses resulting in her to be confined to the nurses office. Since her body struggled to produce any white blood cells to produce any antibodies she ended up in worse states than most.

"I should be able to participate in the first few, as long as I don't over do it" She replied with a soft smile upon her face.

Although her smile soon turned to a pout when Lonan began to tease her. "I don't mind dancing it's just everyone get's so excited and guys always leave it till the last minute to ask the girls or load of guys ask one girl. Remember the dance last year? I think I could of murdered someone" She mumbled the last bit. Elysia had to refrain her self from laughing at Lonan, he always seemed to ramble on quite a bit.

"Anyway! Food! We should probably just go to the campus café, Since most students will be moving their stuff in it shouldn't be to busy. And I want cake!" Her smile becoming larger at the thought of cake.
Turning to Seran with a curious expression upon her face "That I do want to know"

Turning her attention to the new voice that had entered the group, she noticed how Saphiron had joined the group. Elysia wasn't one to hate people, she may not like them on the inside but she would never show it. She acted civil.
But herself and Saphiron were polar opposites, she was fire and he was ice. That was all ready something that caused friction between the pair. But deciding she needs to keep a positive outlook on things she just smiled.

"I forgot you two are on the track and field team together..."She spoke softly. "You joining the pair Seran? Or you going to be running from people like usual?" A playful smirk upon her face.