The Lycademy

7. First Classes

We went downstairs for breakfast and today decided to sit with only Martha, as yesterday's events showed me that boys can be a bit too much for Nim. It's true what she said, that she's not easy to befriend.

We compared our schedules and it seems that Nim has her Medical classes first where Martha and I should go to the training grounds for evaluation. Lycademy offers three levels of advancement in Martial Arts. My roommate showed us the way for our first classes and went her way.

I think that she's warming up to Martha also, as she even smirked under her nose when Martha made some funny comment about one of the boys sitting by the table close to ours.

When we got there, we changed into sports clothes and joined the group outside. The training ground was very extensive, there was a treadmill around the entire space, one lap of which was probably equal to a mile. There were fighting rings in the middle and pull-up bars on the right. We did not have any playing fields because werewolves do not play sports for fun and fame, as for us, training is a matter of life and death. Which doesn't mean we can't play football or basketball. Oh we can, what's more, in our human high school I was on the volleyball team.

About 130 other girls from different Packs were already waiting on the field. In the crowd I spotted the one and only Eagle Springer, but having my brother's request in mind I decided to stay away from her not because I was afraid, she simply wasn't worthy of my time.

Our trainer appeared on the field in the company of two boys. I knew them thanks to yesterday's introduction Vince gave us. They were both Betas Albert Johns from Red Moon and Heston Moyez from Dragon Night, the one that Martha drooled about.

"Good morning Ladies, my name is coach Emilia Santiago, and I'm former Head Warrior of Silver Moon Pack. Those handsome young men beside me are Beta Johns and Beta Moyez and we'll be evaluating your skills today and put you into groups according to your level of advancement. First I want you to do the warm-up. Five laps on the treadmill followed by twenty pull-ups, if you can't do as much as you can. After the warm-up is over, you will spar one of the gentlemen. Are there any questions?" - Coach Santiago said, when none of us spoke she said. -" Good. Now let's get moving."

With whistle sound we began our racing. Together with Martha we quickly moved to the front of the peloton. There was only one girl in front of us, whose speed, even for a werewolf, was impressive. The three of us finished the run and went to the bars. Even though I came third, my strength allowed me to pull up faster than Martha and that girl, and I was the first to spar.

I decided to go to Heston as I really felt no need to interact with any of the Red Moon members.

"Hi I'm Heston, your speed during the run was decent, but your pull-ups were impressive, you haven't even broken a sweat. What's your name?" - Heston asked me

"Veronica Cargarough, but you can call me Nica. So what's now? What are the rules?"

"Well Nica, there is only one rule you need to try to overpower me, but no girly moves such as scratching and biting." - he said smirking

"Pff, who do you think I am?" - I said slyly giving him a challenging smirk.

"Ok, show me what you've got."

We started to circle each other. I wanted him to attack first, because he had the opportunity to observe me, and I, on the other hand, have no idea what he can do. And as if he heard my request, Heston moved forward aiming at my guts. I did a backward somersault to avoid his blow, to which he responded by sliding into my legs trying to knock me over.

He was a bit slower than I am, but I bet if he would get to me, his force could easily be the end of me.

Heston composed himself and charged at me again. I stood my ground waiting for him, but when he was in my reach I used his shoulders to jump behind him, and while landing I kicked the back of his knees making him kneel.

"Already on your knees? If you're wondering, I like cloves flowers and moonlight walks." - I mocked him. He wasn't mad at me, actually he began laughing sincerely.

"You're amazing Nica. I think I underestimated you." - Heston praised me

"That you did." - I said with grin

Our little moment was interrupted with a loud thud. It was Albert ass landing flat on the ground. Martha also won her spar.

"Ok Girls, both of you are definitely fit for an advanced group." - siad Heston, giving Albert a hand to stand up.

"Oh yeah, which Pack are you from?" - Albert asked

"The Crescent Moon." - I answered

"Oh Vince's Pack. That's good to know they train females well." - Albert continued

"Vincent Cargarough? You said your name is Veronica Cargarough so this means you're an Alpha too?" - Heston asked

"Yeah, Vince is my older brother, and Martha over here is our Head Warrior's daughter." - I said pointing to my friend.

"Remarkable. You girls should totally come to the party this Friday. We're doing a little get-together at the basement, it should be fun."- Albert said and Heston nodded.

Martha and I looked at each other to make sure we're both on the same page.

"We'll be there. Can we bring a friend?" - I said

"Sure, the more the merrier. Staircase to the basement is next to the dining room, but make sure that none of the faculty is following you. It's not entirely by the school's rules."

I smiled at them and nodded. Me and Martha went to the bench and waited for classes to end. There were still few girls struggling with our exercises. I saw Omega from yesterday, the one who Eagle bullied, and she had a problem to make a proper pull-up. I left Martha and went to that girl.

"Hi, do you need some help?" - I asked her when I was closer

"Oh hi, no. What's the point anyway, I'm pathetic." - she said equally sad and angry about her performance.

"Don't say that. What's your name?"

"Gabriela Perlsen, but I prefer Gabi"

"It's nice to meet you Gabi. I'm Veronica, but everybody calls me Nica."

"I know. Everybody knows you here." - I had no idea what she meant by that, but I decided to let it be.

"Ok, show me how you hold your bar?"

She did as I said.

"Ok, if you put your hands to overhold, like this, different muscles will be needed and you'll be able to pull yourself up. Now try it." - I placed her hands in a different way and she actually pulled herself whole three times.

Even though her performance wasn't impressive for any werewolf I could see it meant a lot to her. She looked at me and said.

" Thank you Nica. That was really kind of you."

I waved my hand at her.

"Don't mention it."

Then from behind my back I heard the most irritating sound ever.

"Well, well, well our dear VeroNica, came to save weakling once again. We're so grateful for having you." - said Eagle mockingly.

"Oh, bite me Springer."

"I wonder why you love Omegas so much? I bet your Mate is an Omega."

"And I would accept him a thousand times if he's nothing like you. You spoiled, pathetic bimbo." - I spat back with all the venom in me. That girl really brings my worst side not even trying.

"You b***h!" - she shouted and charged at me.

I managed to push Gabi aside so she won't get hurt by this psycho, but doing that I was distracted enough to receive a blow on my jaw. In the corner of my eye I saw Coach Santiago and both Betas running to us, so I knew my best option is to not harm her too much.

I crunched down and gave her a low kick on her ankle sending her to her ass.

"What's going on here?!" - Coach Santiago yells at us.

"She attacked me." - said Eagle pointing her finger in my direction.

"That's a lie. She disrespected my friend and then charged at me." - I said.

Coach along with Herton and Albert looked at us dumbfounded not knowing what to do. Heston looked at Gabi and it seems that he recognized her.

"You! You are from my Pack. Tell us what's your name and what happened here." - he ordered releasing his aura.

"I'm Gabriela, Beta" - she said lowering her head - "Nica was helping me in exercise and then young Alpha Springer made fun of us. Nica disrespected her and Alpha Springer attacked us. Nica was distracted because she was pushing me aside so that I wouldn't get hurt and received a hit on her face. The rest you probably saw."

"How did she disrespect Miss Springer?" - asked Coach

"She called her spoiled, pathetic bimbo."

Albert looked mad hearing how I called Eagle but Heston on the other hand looked amused and barely contained his laughter.

Coach Santiago took a deep breath and pinched the bridge on her nose clearly not pleased to be in this situation.

"Both of you Ladies shall go to the Headmaster's office. This is your first warning. Next time I'll submit a motion to expel both of you. Am I clear?"

"Yes Coach." - Eagle and I said in unison.

"You may go. Class dismissed!" - she said to everyone else.

There's nothing like good first impression.