THE LAST NEPHILIM

Breaking rules

Climbing the second set of stairs they saw three long corridors parallel to each other.

"Our dormitory is all the rooms in this middle building; starting from this aisle, there are staircases for two lower floors. As you can see, rooms are on both sides, so one part of Eva's students faces Cain's, and the other looks over Juda's dormitory. Every dorm has a capacity of 303 students, plus the rooms at the end of the hall that is called double zero. Our 00 is the only one with a balcony facing both dorms and the gardens nearing the forest, and that will be your room." Miss Adams was explaining while Sia stared at the ceilings made of unique colored glass. It was a simple vitrage that provided light to the dim hallway.

Miss Adams cleared her throat and continued, " Teachers, workers, and higher-ranked members reside on the western side of the campus in a three-story house.

We are not mortal; our senses are elevated, and the s*x drive is naturally heightened. There is no rule regarding s*x if it is consensual! Just restrain yourself from giving exhibitions!".

Kora blushed before asking " What about... food?!".

"Ah, you mean blood?! Downstairs in the canteen, where we have our meals, you have displayed all sorts of food, and in your room, you have a small kitchen with a fridge so you can store blood or any other necessity," Miss Adams kindly clarified.

"What are the rules?" Sia asked.

"First make yourself at home! The academy provided each student with clothes and essentials. If that isn't your liking or you need something, there are shops on the east side. You have a map on your beds, books, and some basic info sheets. For any question, you can ask me, the headmaster, or the other two heads. Our offices are on the ground floor near the library.

In about half an hour, before dinner will be served, there will be the welcoming of new students by the headmaster, who will clarify the rules," Miss Adams explained, handing the two girls their keys.

Sia smiled and thanked settling it on the long, slim chain around her neck.

Kora was the first to enter, squealing at the sight of the vast room.

"Sia look!! This is amazing!!! The bedrooms are up there!! Would you like the left or the right?"

And did you see the terrace? Omg!! We are so high!!...." she was rambling happily.

Sia was nodding and smiling at her newfound friend and roommate. The rooms were mirroring each other and beside a bed and a wardrobe, there wasn't much. They were big enough for more than one person, and in between them, there was a small toilet with a shower and a sink. It was supposed to be a sleeping area so nothing extraordinary should be there. But down, the bathroom, kitchen, and living/ study area were very impressive!!!

Sia wondered if the other rooms were as big as this one.

She reached the sliding doors to the balcony and laughed seeing Kora jumping up and down and clapping her hands happily.

"Your laughter is the fairest in this Academy," said a voice coming from their left side.

"Ohm...thank you?!" Sia replied to a red-haired guy.

"My name is Anwir!" he said leaning on the railings.

Sia glanced, trying to detect his kind.

His aura emanated a power she never experienced but felt familiar.

She learned all about humans, supers, and inbreeds. She could distinguish good and evil in everyone and recognize what prevails. Raphael taught Sia how to defend herself with weapons against the dark supernatural, which were the most powerful beings. Michael and Gabriel assisted and showed her some basic spells while Metatron gave her knowledge. Even with the help of all Archangels, Sia never used her full powers, afraid of them.

Her father, Azrael, helped her combine all and made her two powerful swords that assembled made a double-bladed scythe. Sia's mother, Elea, taught the daughter about humans and how to blend in. However, she didn't observe many supernatural creatures, and the ones she fought were demons that tried to devour some souls, Strigoi, and Lycans that massacred people during parties in the suburbs of Madrid.

Maybe this Academy isn't so bad... certainly will help her discover other scents, and witchcraft, something that she didn't learn. Books... she hoped for a massive library.

Sia was lost in thoughts, and for a moment, she forgot that the read-headed guy was still waiting for her to respond.

"Did lust or love fog those pretty eyes?!" Anwir asked amused.

"None. I'm just waiting for you to quit the pissing contest!" Sia responded by tilting her head to her right where the two guards that brought her here were sitting on their balcony.

The men exchanged looks.

"So you notice us!!" the bulky one said.

"No, I smelled you!! And I'm not interested!" Sia declared before dragging Kora with her into the room. Loud laughter echoed their steps.

"You don't like them?" Kora asked.

"I don't know them enough to like or dislike !" Sia replied.

"They are very handsome..." Kora stated.

"Like all supernaturals are!! I don't like their...attempt to get in my pants!!" Sia whispered to her roommate.

Kora, chuckling, went to the bathroom. While her friend was showering, Sia's thoughts went involuntarily to Anwir. Somehow, the burgundy-haired man left Sia perplexed. Was that a spell or just the way his whisky-colored eyes ogled at her?!

She knew that emotions would interfere with her disguise, so her love life should stay non-existent.

Shortly after refreshing and changing clothes, the girls went downstairs to the canteen. It was a big hall with long benches and smaller tables divided into three rows. In the back, there was a platform with five big tables and a sixth smaller in the center.

On the left side were displayed various kinds of food and beverages, while on the right were some sort of barrels and bottles with blood. The ceiling was again a vitrage but more complex. Hundreds of people stopped chatting when the newcomers joined.

Besides Sia and Kora, there were eleven new pupils. Six big guys were definitely werewolves, the others were vampires or some sort of magician. Sia tried to decipher their scent and aura, but there were too many, and she was starting to get a headache.

A tall, thin blonde girl with red eyes approached Sia and sniffed "You smell human!! Are you lunch?".

Sia raised an eyebrow, " You smell bloody, are you a tampon?!".

The shock on the faces around them made the blonde hiss angrily and try to scrape Sia's face. She moved fast aside so the blonde fell to her knees. Furious she showed her fangs.

"Indira stop!!" a deep voice commanded. It was a gorgeous guy with long, indigo-blue hair and golden-yellow eyes. The blonde, Indira, lowered her head in submission.

"I'm so sorry for her behavior!! My name is Raiden. Welcome to ETA!!" he said and kissed Sia's cheek.

"Dragon..." Sia murmured looking into Raiden's shimmering eyes.

Kora whispered to her friend "Wow... But..How do you...?!".

" I would like to know that too!!" said a familiar voice behind them. Anwir. He was looking amused by the incident.

"Please, sit down!! New members of ETA, please come closer!!" the headmaster's order stopped the inquiry and Sia felt relieved.

Now, more than before, all eyes were on them. She felt surrounded by curiosity, sympathy, jealousy, and hostility. Swiftly she peeked at her arms seeing the tatoos changing shade. Worried she exhaled to calm herself.

"Welcome!!" the headmaster voiced, "As the majority knows, the Academy isn't just a school. For some of you, it is a home and shelter, for others just a pass-through point. For humans, this is a school for privileged people.

Our goal is to help you increase your abilities, learn new ones, and above all, how to protect and conceal yourself from evil ones and the human's Earth facility!!" loud applauses stopped the speech.

A sharp whistle from Aoi, the head of Cain's house ended the cheering.

"Thank you Akasuki," said Raakaa, the headmaster, and proceeded "The rules are simple:

1. Don't leave ETA's grounds without permission and a chaperone!

This is a precaution for your safety as you know that these days our kind is hunted. The Academy borders are magically enforced to protect and disguise us. However, if you decide to leave on your own, no one will search for you.

2. Do not harm each other, and that means both physically and psychically!!!

During training, while you are coached by a professor is a different matter. Intentional harming is never the answer! Defend yourself and attack only when your life is threatened!

3. Any s****l activity must be consensual!

Satisfy your urges in your rooms or somewhere private because we do not need orgies!

Our fertility is low but please go and see one of our physicians before doing anything. We don't need unwanted children.

These rules are more guidelines but be assured- breaking them will get you punished or expelled!!

Is everything clear?!" his eyes searched the hall and landed on the group of newcomers.

They all nodded.

"Good. Another thing, we all know that in the last twenty-one years we are searching for a special supernatural, a Nephilim. If he should be found your primary duty is to protect him with your life!!

Enough of the heavy themes... go, mingle, eat, relax!

Lessons will begin next week, so you have time to adjust to life here in ETA!" Raakaa announced.

A howl was heard before the ceiling shattered revealing a huge Lycan. He growled deeply and snarled scanning the room.

One of the newcomers screamed in fear. The beast threw itself on the prey but was stopped by a fist in the jaw.

"Sia?!"