The Slate Of Vale

"WOW!!!" Ham exclaimed

"What is this place?" Pinna finished and held her breathe.

The five walked out of the land Tripler and awed at the sight before them. They were standing on a nation of green vegetation, stretching out as far as the eyes could see. It seemed to be surrounded by beautiful orchards, and flowers, as tall as a Victorian house, standing elegantly, with trimmed edges almost as if they were taped. Hologram goal post, designed like fire rings, were hovering above, just ahead, and ten players in their H-Board, were battling to see the ball go through it. Just where the field had ended, were numerous Air Triplers, departing or landing, like swarms of bees making merry in a horny hive.

"This place is awesome" Matt exclaimed. Standing closely now, he could see the banner with the blinking character clearly, only that now, he noted that it was actually a hologram board.

They were really taken aback. The environment itself was covered with myriad of sparkling buildings. The asphalt road had cobber stones pedestrian. Apart from the hero's city, Jeff hasn't been anywhere in Anadan that had so much beauty. The popularity of the school might have come from its beauty. There were many people too, all dressed in different colors of uniform. Some were marching like military trained solders, while others were playing different kind of musical instrument.

"It's a welcome party for us." Pinna waved her hands to a guy who had been staring at her, probably bemused by her height.

"Not for us alone, look there are others too" Ema said. They looked around and saw that others were also landing. It had been a five day's competition.

"Welcome children, it's good to see you all made it here, alive and well." Someone said from behind. It was a brunette woman that was slim and of the same height with Pinna, but not as tall as Mr. William. She wore a gorgeous spectacle which was resting on the bridge of her nose, and fitted into her body was a perfect white suit.

"My name is Jessica April, the dean of studies" The woman said. The smile that painted her face came with little lines, which made her sand color aging skin, tempting to touch. "Hope you enjoyed your trip?"

"Yea... it was fun" Ema replied.

"I thought as much. William might have the hard looks all the time but he is fun to be with" Jessica said as she watched the air Tripler take off.

"Here in the academy" Jessica continued, returning her gaze to the five "the first thing every fresh man should know is that there is only one rule, and that rule is for you to 'always obey the new rule" Jessica's smile widen "Now, your new rule for today is to do whatever you are told to do." She sighed heavily and adjusted the collar of her suit "having said that, the five of you would follow me to the principal's office, he would like to have a word or two with you."


What kind of rule is that? Pinna grumbled.

Jeff and his companion followed her quickly into one of the tall building. The building was more like a museum. It had different legendary pictures, artifacts, plaques on the wall, accolades and monument of past heroes. The new students stared in wonder. Jeff on his own part saw his coming to the Heroes academy as a dream come true. He had read books about this school; seen pictures and watch it on the TV. He never thought for once that he would one day see these things physically.