Traxton. "Insitution for the Gifted"

[Waving]

Muze called over the intercom, broadcasting to everyone in the dome, " Hello everyone. I want to welcome back and just well, welcome everyone to Traxton. Here at Traxton, we will do our best to make your stay here educational and very enjoyable. Everyone will receive their schedules and dorm rooms and all, in the hall way right before the faculty rooms. Students should report to their dorm rooms and get settled in before heading to their home class for a prep on everything that will be coming and what they are expected of." Muze coughed. "If there are any questions, you can contact me, or one of the staff." Muze shut off the intercom and smiled. A new year, a new start.
He fixed his tie and walked out of the office. He planned on giving all the new students, and returning ones, a nice hello and a conversation. Muze felt that meeting all the students at least once would be nice, especially in having the best possible experience here with everyone.

[VillageIdiot]

Josh--

Standing, I stretch my legs from the long car ride. I hate cars. They're too confined. I look up at the tall building in front of me. Breathing in deeply, I reach for my bags in the trunk and start to ascend the stairs. All too soon I reach the front desk, tell the lady my name, and walk towards Registration. I really hope this school isn't like the others. Grandfather told me it wasn't, but you never know until it happens to you, right? The last school I was in had too many bullies. The school before that had horrible food I would spit out, then return home starving to death. But, this school... it looks just plain intimidating. I sigh. I give the piece of paper with my information on it to the man at Registration and he hands me a key. Room 158. Here goes nothing.

[BlueMusic]

Darcy-

After I check in and receive my room key I walk up to my room. 164. I carry my bags up the stairs and find myself standing in an empty hallway in front of my door. I frown. I really don't want to sit my bags down. I sigh and struggle trying to get the key into the hole without dropping it. I fail. It clatters on the floor. I drop my bags and pick it up. This is going to be a long year, but at least I have my own room.

Once I have all of my bags unpacked and my bed made I sit back and pull out the book I'm currently reading. Or should I say rereading. Pride and Prejudice. I find it funny that my name is a guy's name as well.

[VillageIdiot]

Josh--

Setting down my bags, I decide to take a look around campus. I wonder if there's a garden... My mother loved gardens. She kept her own wonderfully kept, perfectly weeded, and always had flowers in it. Making it colorful with different plants and mixing the various aromas always drew me in. It's like that was her power: agriculture. But she was an Oracle. Never knowing when she would have a mental breakdown into the crazy world of predictions that would sometimes wear her out so much that she would sleep for a week. I guess having a garden kept her mind peaceful and busy, but never stressed. Hearing birds sing, smelling roses, and watching the sunrise, was a way of distancing herself from the reality of what and who she is. I sigh. I can't believe she's gone... As I reach the doors outside, I start to see a garden through the windows. I push open the door and walk down the steps, leading me into a garden that is beautiful, but nothing as ethereal as hers.

[BlueMusic]

I'm in desperate need of fresh air. I've been readin for hours now. I open my window up and climb onto the ledge and jump into the air and shift. The air's nicer than I thought it would be. The wind ruffles my feathers. I wonder who else is new here. I fly in the direction of the garden. I love nature especially when I'm apart of it.

[VillageIdiot]

I look up and see the most spectacular bird ever. A Golden Eagle. I smile. My mother would have loved to see this.

[BlueMusic]

I fly down to a bench in the middle of the garden. I'm so lonely. I should have brought my book with me. I shift and lean against the back of the bench. It's empty around here. I haven't seen any students at all yet. I look up at the sky and see all of the puffy white clouds. If only my mother were still alive. I wouldn't be alone in this crazy world of shapeshifters.

[BleedingRose]

Aaliyah-

After finally finding my room, and unpacking my bags, I decide to wander around campus to explore. Being the constant quiet girl, and aware of everything, I notice every nook and cranny, and every little detail of the paintings. I smile to myself, but just a small smile. I rarely genuinely smile. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family, full of tragedy, strife, and anger.

We were all angels, pure with white wings. When my mother died, my father fell and took me, my sister, and my two brothers with him. While my sister and I retained our mother's calm-temper, our father and brothers became evil. They abused my sister and I, both physically and sexually. Last year, when my sister, Clarissa, was 17, she had a terrible accident. My brother, Michael, said that she tripped and fell down the long flight of stairs at home, cracking her head open on the bottom stair. My other brother, Gabriel, and my father stood by him, but I know the truth. I watched Michael grow angry when she refused him, and screamed when he took her by the hair and threw her down the stairs. I still cry every time I remember the image of her blood pooling around her head, and her eyes closing for the last time.

As soon as I got the chance, I escaped that hellhole. I came here, hoping for a better life. Now to figure out how to live around the teenage boys, without flinching each time one comes near me.

I realize that while those memories flit through my mind, I have walked out into the beautiful garden. I sit on the grass, and run my fingers through it. Never have I seen such a wonderful sight. I look up to see a tall boy, standing some feet away from me, and I grow still. Maybe he won't notice me.

[VillageIdiot]

Suddenly, the eagle changes into a human. A shapeshifter! Grinning, I stand up and walk towards the girl. "Hi! Nice shift. I'm Josh," I say to her nicely.

[BlueMusic]

I blush and duck my head when a guy, Josh, makes it clear he saw me. "I...uh. Th..thanks," I stutter. "I'm D..Darcy, are you new here?" I stutter some more. What is wrong with me? Stuttering anytime someone I don't know talks to me.