They had their dinner at the academy. This time they sat together with their group and chatted about what to expect and how the curriculum will be. But even after discussing for more than an hour no one was able to find any conclusion.
"Lets wait and see. Our classes will start tomorrow. Hopefully it will keep us occupied for the whole year." Kate said getting up and wishing everyone good night. Everyone else also got up to leave towards their living quarters. They soon found out that all of them were almost actually living next to each other.
Once inside their living quarters, Samantha awkwardly said to Phoenix. " Phoenix, me and Kate will be sharing a room from now on. You can take the one I am in." She had already discussed this matter with Kate that afternoon and wanted to inform Phoenix herself.
"Yes Nic, we had already discussed about it. Sammy will be moving to my room. You can stay in the room she is currently in."
"Nah, I am actually happy outside. For now you stay there in your room itself. When I feel it's too cold, I will inform you and then you can move in with Kate."
Phoenix knew if he reject her proposal outright, Samantha will feel guilty so he tactfully handled it in that way.
Even though Samantha was disappointed, she accepted Pheonix's words as he didn't rejected her offer.
Again Phoenix was found floating on the water. Actually sleeping peacefully. Next day all three of them got up early and drank the herbal tea prepared by Phoenix and then went to have their breakfast.
Prof. Halls met them outside the dining hall and made them stand as per their assigned groups. Outer students follow me.
Inner students follow senior Diana and Elite student group wait here. Master Xavier will escort you to your class.
After that both groups dispersed, while the Elite students groupsgroup stood there waiting for Master Xavier. They didn't have to wait long as Master Xavier came to them within a couple of minutes.
"Good morning class. Follow me." After saying that, he took the class into Arena 6. The smallest Arena in the campus. It was actually a sparring field with some space for practicing and keeping ones belongings.
Xavier then handed over 2 pairs of combat dress for all seven of them.
"We will be having 3 days of combat training and 3 days of theory classes every week. You will have a day off to study, rest or do as you please."
"You have to wear these combat suits while attending the combat classes. Even though we have the classes only 3 days a week, I would suggest all of you to have a practice session for atleast 2 hours after theory classes to make sure all of you are in battle ready condition." Everyone nodded their head eagerly.
"Apart from these trainings and practice classe. I would recommend all of you to meditate for atleast an hour everyday and run for atleast an hour. You can either do your meditation in your living quarters seperately or you all can plan and do it in our meditation hall."
"Now change into your combat suits and meet me here in 10 min. Girls use the room on your left side and boys use the room on your right side."
After 10 minutes all seven of the students lined up. The battle suits they were wearing were skinfit and displayed both the boys and the girls physique. The four girls had slim and curvaceous body and all the three boys had extremely fit physique.
"Now let me teach you a few stretching moves introduced this year by our headmaster as the basic lesson that will give you flexibility and avoid body stiffness after a hard day of practice."
Xavier showed them the first set of stretching movements that Pheonix had learned from his master. Pheonix smiled and appreciated the headmaster upholding his promise.
"To begin with we will start with 3 sets and moving forwards we will increase it with 2 extra sets per week. You should be able to do 13 sets every day before starting our training within a month."
Everyone nodded and started to follow Xavier's movements. Soon after completing the first set, they realise that it was not as easy as it looks. By the time they had completed 3 steps. They were breathing heavily and their whole body was aching like hell.
"Master Xavier, if we do this everyday, I don't think we will be able to do anything else for half a day." Fred a tall and sturdy boy said panting. Everyone else nodded in agreement.
"Is that so, look at him." Xavier pointed at Pheonix who was still doing the stretching. After a few minutes he completed his final round and said. "13 rounds completed master Xavier." When he looked around the place, Pheonix felt awkward as everyone was looking at him with their jaw hanging and utter disbelief in their eyes.
Scratching his head in embarrassment, Pheonix said. " Guys, I am doing these stretches since I am 10, so I am comfortable doing it. It really helps you to have a flexible body." One by one every one nodded their head relaxing.
"Next is the combat traing. Show me how much of combat training or experience all of you have."
After that, Xavier called one by one except Pheonix and asked them to attack him. After almost an hour, he made everyone sit and started to device a curriculum.
"I am happy to say that all of you are having excellent foundation when it comes to close combat. Our goal now is to prepare our body for the next phase. Everyone were puzzled to here these words.
"What is the next phase Master Xavier ?" Niki asked curiously.
"It is to prepare yourself for Magic awakening. I know it's hard to predict who can awaken their magical abilities this early. However in this academy we will nurture those who have great potential. Once you have all your basics right and if your magical abilities are awakened then, there will be an added advantage for you as your mind and body will be prepared. You will be able to use the abilities to it's fullest and even might have a chance of increase your mana pool."
"We even have a Time Resistance Chamber, which, all of you when, you awoke your magical abilities will be able to use once during your academic studies."
He continued with a sly smile looking at the perplexed expression of the seven teenagers. " 'The Time Resistance Chamber' helps you cultivate and improve your energy level atleast by one realm."
Hearing this everyone got exited and made up their mind to put their utmost efforst in honing their skills and preparing their mind and body for the future.
"Remember this, never think that you will not be able to use magic because, it's not in your family. It is a phenomenon which can happen to anyone. Even a begger or a disabled person by birth can have their magical abilities awakened if they are lucky enough."
"Always have the positive attitude and work hard to achieve excellency. If you slack off, you will be loosing a great opportunity to have your magical abilities awakened and inturn loose a bright future."
The determination in their eyes were palpable and Xavier smiled with satisfaction.