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Scott stood at the top of the hill and stared at the town below, Aeor had told him that there was a place for him in Royaume. Scott had been on the run for months, he had been going from town to town trying to keep his head down. The idea that there was a place he could stay without fear seemed unbelievable.
As he headed down hill, he saw a boy. Maybe one or two years older than him, with sandy blonde hair, a camel t-shirt and well-worn jeans. The boy turned and stared at him, his walnut brown eyes widened and he started to briskly walk towards him. Scott began to feel uncomfortable, so he turned and quickly strode back the way he'd came. Before he even got half way, he felt a hand grab his shoulder with some strength.
"You're Scott, right?" How did this random boy know his name? His body acted on pure muscle memory, he pulled the disguised knife out of his sleeve and placed it on the boys throat. He made sure it was discreet, causing a scene could lead his pursuers to this town and then to him. The boy recoiled slightly and released Scott's shoulder, in return Scott returned the knife to his sleeve.
"The Vigil said you would come. Follow me, also, don't kill anyone just yet." Scott had no idea who 'The Vigil' was but Aeor had mentioned him as he told Scott about Royaume. He allowed the boy to lead him through the town to the school Aeor had told him about. Standing in front of it now, he felt chills go down his spine.
"I know, it's got a bad vibe, but give it a chance, I was your age when I started attending and I've been here for about a year now." Scott was still unsure, but he gave it a chance.
After two months at Régne, Scott began to feel at home. He and Pix got on okay, but he got on better with Pearl from Hc8. Violet had explained to him and Pix that E1 was for the students that were blessed by godly beings. The academy board was talking about transferring Pearl to his class due to her recently showing signs that a godly being may be showing interest in her. Violet had also said that the school was talking to a pair of siblings that seem to be a fit for E1. Scott and Pix were both desperate for new classmates, the couple months in almost only each others company were driving them both insane.