Arafura S1 - Darker Than Black
S1 | Chapter I | Gakuin Fire I Cloud Lost Sky

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The moon awoke from its sleep when the sun was swallowed by the western sky. The moonlight, which was dominated by the red hue rained down on the ravens' sharp eyes. They were seen clutched in the trees as if welcoming the arrival of darkness, some were on the roof giving birth to a terrible atmosphere.

The attention of the birds spread around. A blond man, opened the castle gates. The man walked very calmly with a slightly lowered look. Some ravens came down to greet him, but their voices sounded undue; like a terrible cry of death. The man responded by taking a stone and throwing it at them.

Dozens of crows instantly flapped their wings as if fleeing. Some of his fur had slipped and then fell in circles. When he reached the green grassy ground, the strong wind carried him away with the dry foliage garbage.

The blond man was already standing on the castle porch, the door was knocked on and waiting to be opened. When the gaze was fixed on the surroundings, the state of the castle looked luxurious in the eyes. The sturdy walls were white, the high windows were decorated with colorful glass, the roof was black widened like a cone, even some parts were rested by large sturdy pillars.

Several towers soared up into the sky as if showing its splendor. The patio floor looks spacious and clean, even some places look there are neatly lined chairs, the chair is shaped wide very long as if specifically to relax in luxury.

The courtyard around the castle is very wide, maybe when leveled can be built a building on it. However, it was certainly impossible, the courtyard was too beautiful to simply be destroyed, on top of which thousands of flowers grew freely as if wanting to invade the grass and shady trees. The fountain pools are very clear, none of them are inhabited by fish. In fact, very rare fireflies are present dancing on it, they seem to try to arrange the beauty even though the darkness of history has been present in the region.

Although this castle is very magnificent, the building has stood for hundreds of years. It was built on a special ground of the Academy that could only be occupied by esteemed superiors, such as the principal and his ranks.

However, their existence seemed to be hiding somewhere far out of reach, all of which happened when the Gakuin Fire Academy was established in place of the Academy that had lasted hundreds of years. The students decided to separate themselves because they felt betrayed from one big event. No one can stop him, even if he cares.

Likewise with the Gakuinia Water Academy, the name of this academy, its age is just as young, now no more than a former brother. Only hatred accompanies the rope of the relationship of the two, even though it once included one Academy alamater. Undeterred the two split the region with a fierce fight called a one-night fight; the fight adorned with a sea of power full of hubris, which killed nearly 10 percent of the Academy's population, was unfortunate.

Actually yesterday in this place only stood an incomparable great academy. The academy was built in the center of the island, the entire region isolated a huge fortress dating back hundreds of years. Gakuin Academy, as it was called, sounded like the last name of Gakuin Fire Academy, but it was already very different.

The Gakuin Fire Academy was just an academy controlled by men. All his students were men—there was no majority or minority—all just men full of strength and anarchy.

As for the Gakuinia Water Academy, this was just the opposite, everything was overpowered by the girls. Streets, buildings to buildings, to weaponry, no one can touch her but the girls.

Not with Gakuin Academy, this academy was previously very peaceful. Thousands of teachers were present to give encouragement if there was one or two students who felt lacking. Tens of thousands of students rise up to pursue their dreams, everything comes with hope, very promising! But everything, the hopes that have been fostered or broken are now the same, just something invisible as if it is no longer special. It's gone yawn not back. Warmth it—learn and discuss—end only memories and hatred.

This is the bitter legacy of yesterday's wedding! Why should the marriage exist!—at least that is what all the students of the academy think. It is impossible if you do not care, because every split whatever happens, students really do not like it. His heart seemed to want to scream, but it could not be anything, because his existence was just a mere side character. He has no power other than to follow the flow of the story.

Indeed, the attitude of the students now is like that, but when it was different, all blinded by love. Thousands of teachers thought that the marriage of the two leaders of the student and student representatives would bring the environment of the academy to be warmer. It was supported by all corners of the disciples because for them the two brides were the best role models.

No, the truth is love makes everything miserable! The proof is that there is no more love except for each other to humble degrees. Warring is no longer a reluctant thing, but it has turned around like a reasonable spectacle, it can even be an activity to be done.

Now the rice has become porridge. Milk is mixed with tubal water. The memories that yesterday illuminated the academy, and made the love stories feel sweet, it might have flowed away wasted unnoticed, evaporating like it never was. It is no longer possible to return like tomorrow's sun, like a cat that will still come to ask for food even though he is gone. The world is used to entering such complicated storylines.

The door immediately opened. A young servant came with a sweet smile. The man's daydream was gone, his gaze focused on the servant before him.

"Are you Jonathan Atharizz?" lirih the young black-haired maid.

"Yes, it's me. Just call Jon—Master Rinsei Gen called me that, "the man replied with a slight smile.

"Oh, all right, Mr. Jon. You have been recruited to be part of us," he said, opening the door, letting me enter, "let me take you to Mr. Rinsei's room."

The two of them entered the room. The door closed creating silence as if it were no longer connected to the outside world. Yellow lights look bright like the sun, there is no room in the dark. Two-way hallway looks elongated. In the middle is a red carpet. On his side a flower pot as a decorator.

Jon walked on and followed the waiter. His gaze was flowing like water, either being wary of danger or indeed being amazed by luxury, his look was the same. Eyes immediately focused as soon as they found a strange room, the walls were painted blood red so they looked dark. There were no bright lights in it, only flames of wood burning in the fireplace. The smoke did not billow the room, it was seen floating just past the chimney.

"The painting depicts Mr. Rinsei, not the original of this castle," the servant explained as soon as he found Jon speechless in his footsteps.

"Mr Rinsei Gen?" said as if surprised, "indeed an interesting picture."

Mr. Rinsei Gen—actually Jon has known him since long ago. He was known to be an excellent student and was resolute in terms of leadership, very not strange people seemed to like him. The painting is a blood-sucking vampire that he says is very illustrative about his identity. His eyes were as red as murderous eyes and his body was wrapped in all-black clothing that could fool anyone's eyes.

Mr. Rinsei Gen was indeed no ordinary person. He leads the four-member Margavalla group, including Jon himself.

Margavalla was one of two official groups newly crowned by the Chairman of the Osis of the Gakuin Fire Academy as his accomplice. The official result of the coronation was there since last night, but it was only known to the group leader and a few important people.

According to the information, Mr. Chisei Gen appointed four people as his permanent members. Each member still leads thousands of disciples who must obey orders, whether it is fighting or doing other activities.

However, it was not a pleasant thing, even Jon himself had refused to be appointed. Of course, because he did not want to take responsibility and feel guilty if there were lives lost, let alone the current state of the academy as if filled with the grip of fear.

Before penetrating the deserted streets of the Academy, Jon had to pay attention to the atmosphere of the academy section which was now entered into the territory of the Gakuin Fire Academy. All that was seen was the unscrupulous men—nearly like crazy from yesterday's battle—the battle killed each other, not the war like in the arena in general, instead, but it was a bloody war between men and women. Yes, just gender differences! How ironic!

The war was only distinguished by the gender in which men and women would kill each other. If there is a woman who is just silent alias choose not to kill, it's a bad choice because other men will immediately kill her or at worst harass her. At least it is very striking, because men and women are very different stature. As for the women who survived or died, they were all held captive and made into slaves for what.

Ah!—again Jon was not able to withstand the burden of his mind that had already remembered all the events that—though actually did not want to be remembered.

A few steps ahead, after passing through the red-walled room, they arrived at the brown-painted door. On the left and right side there is a burning torch that makes the body feel warmer. The waiter opened the door. Dozens of pairs of eyes instantly turned to glance at him. It was seen that Lord Rinsei Gen was sitting on the throne seat in front of three members and some of his guards.

"Jonathan Atharizz, you arrived. There's something we should discuss," said Mr. Gen with a serious face.

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