[Ravenfall: Hydra(luce), Leviathan(lev), Phoenix(ishaan), Griffin(veer), Valkyrie(avni), Cerberus(sayaka), Kraken(erik), Wyvern(raiden), Nymph(saira), Sphinx (dev).Others: Amber(isolde), Azure(damien), Chimera(elior), Basilisk(Vance), Pegasus(Sol)]
The lecture hall in Umbra was dim, the heavy velvet curtains drawn to block the morning light.166Please respect copyright.PENANAZMU781Tas4
Thirteen Shades sat scattered across the seats — some slouched, some half-asleep, and some tapping fingers impatiently on the armrests. The air was thick with a mix of curiosity and boredom.
Phoenix (Ishaan) was leaning back in his chair, spinning a pen with one hand. Griffin (Veer) had a smirk plastered on his face, clearly plotting trouble. Leviathan (Lev) sat cross-armed, radiating an aura that dared anyone to speak to him. Hydra (Luce) was calm, scanning the room, already suspecting this was going to be more than a “simple announcement.”
The door slammed open.
Azure (Damien) strode in, his black trench coat swaying, eyes sharp. Without greeting anyone, he slapped a thick stack of files on the desk in front and glared at the room.
“Alright, listen up. It’s that time of the year again — Inter-League Competitions,” he said, his voice cold but laced with tension.
That woke everyone up. Even Wyvern (Raiden) stopped polishing his scope and looked up.
“These games,” Azure continued, “are for Tier 1 students only from each league. You thirteen are Umbra’s entry.”
He clicked a remote, and a holographic board appeared behind him, showing the league crests.
Tier 1 Leagues & Selected Members:
Umbra (Shades) – 13 members166Please respect copyright.PENANAD0rWsGpePU
Masters of shadow ops, stealth, infiltration, and silent assassination.Pyronox (Flares) – 29 members166Please respect copyright.PENANAMnQtnxoDSh
Experts in aggressive strike tactics, explosions, and high-impact assaults.Astrynox (Pulses) – 21 members166Please respect copyright.PENANARjre0lzbEl
Coordinators of battlefield rhythm, communications, and precision tactics.Virelios (Sigils) – 26 members166Please respect copyright.PENANAVuvOFt2pF0
Specialists in arcane codes, enchantments, containment, and control.Caelthorn (Ripples) – 34 members166Please respect copyright.PENANAPRFkqKvzmk
Dominators of naval and aerial warfare, rapid mobility, and disruption tactics.
Phoenix raised a brow. “That’s… quite the lineup.”
Azure’s eyes narrowed. “And every damn year, Caelthorn walks away with the trophy. They’ve got the numbers. Umbra? We haven’t won since the very first competition centuries ago. Last year, we couldn’t even participate because the rules limited us to ten Shades. Impossible odds.”
He slammed his fist on the desk, startling Cerberus (Sayaka) and making Sphinx (Dev) mutter under his breath about “overly dramatic leaders.”
“This year, it’s all thirteen of you. Win the cup. Retain the former glory.”
The room was dead silent for a second… until the door opened again.
A tall, broad-shouldered man stepped in, his presence immediately shifting the air. His hair was dark with a streak of silver, and his sharp green eyes swept the room with measured authority.
“Don’t force kids, Damien,” the man said casually, hands in pockets.
Azure scowled. “Valken, this is not your—”
“Correction,” Valken interrupted, “It is my business. I’m in charge of your training now. And your classes. Starting today, you answer to me.”
The Shades exchanged glances — some skeptical, some curious. Griffin mouthed to Phoenix, "Bet he’s a sadist."
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