Night of April 1st, a cry was heard outside the house of Paula Azen. A baby was lying on their doorsteps, the boy's cry breaking the silence of nightfall. A dagger hung around his neck, a pendant of some sort. Mrs. Azen took him up into her arms and tried to soften the baby's cry, but the boy ceased to stop its crying. Until Mrs. Azen sang softly, the boy finally slept and had rest, adopted and given the name of Jack Azen.
When morning arrived, little Jack Azen slept on the bed alongside Paula and James Azen. Paula just woke up and shocked to see Jack hardly breathing. His pulse was still there and his little heart beating softly, he just won't wake and seemed to be in a state of sleep that cannot be broken. When nightfall came, while preparing dinner, Mrs. Azen was surprised to hear Jack cry once more. James tried to calm the baby down but Jack would not stop crying, until Paula Azen stepped into the room, singing softly and with that, Jack calmed down and looked at both of them with eyes the shade of blood.
Childhood was a hard time for Jack. When he turned 3 years old , he could awaken during daytime , though not as energetic and active as night. His foster parents tried to get him to blend in with the other kids, but he felt alone and would rather wish to be by himself. His only companion was his dagger, he would stay up all night and practice using his dagger. Slashing and stabbing until he felt weary and tired. Afterwards he would lie down on the grass and stare at the sky, wondering about why he felt so different. Why he felt in his own way, rather special. He'd think about it and would fall asleep still dreaming about his purpose.
Jack Azen grew up in his own way, not the way his parents wanted, not the way anyone else expected him to be. He would do things in his own way, as perfectly as he can and then when everything falls apart, he would lose it and will hardly believe the fact that he failed. He wears his dagger and would spend his time by himself, practicing on how to use his dagger. Until the whole 5th grade went out for a camping trip, he discovered something else he could do. Azen has this crush on his classmate, Samantha, he would stare at her and when she stares back, he would look away. Distancing away from the rest, he lit his own bonfire and poked around it, playing with the stones. He saw Samantha talking and laughing with his classmate, she was having such a good time and Azen felt jealous. He felt angry that someone else should be there talking to her and taking all the attention. The fire blazed and scorched his shirt. Shocked and amazed, that was when Jack discovered he could command the elements themselves. He willed himself to do it again concentrating and he discovered the fire blazing wherever he wanted it to be. As time passed he discovered he had limited control over electricity, water and air as well.
A year later, Jack got into a fight when he stood up to 3 of the school's bullies. Night came and he was walking home when they appeared, each of them brandishing a weapon of some sort, while Jack was alone and only had his dagger. One of the assailants attacked first and Jack dodged perfectly , he tried to retaliate as best as he could but he was outnumbered. Angry at himself for not being able to stand up to these jerks, wings sprouted from his back. Blue wings that gave him flight, that gave him an advantage against these bullies. The three ran and Jack was left soaring amidst the clouds, exploring his new found ability.
The next morning, two mysterious visitors took him away from his parents, telling the Azen's that the government has a special scholarship for someone like Jack. They took him to HADES, telling him it's an institution where he could develop his abilities, improve his skills and learn more about what he is able to do.
Through the school and the freedom he gained, he could practice anywhere and was encouraged to use the best of his abilities. He felt at home, and he felt that he really was special. His ruby red eyes gleamed at the prospect of training himself , and being the best there is.
First day of the new school year, the first streaks of daylight poured throught the room. Jack wasn't in any mood to be up and jumping anytime soon, and slept for 15 more minutes before he headed towards the cafeteria. Everything seemed so normal to him, except now they were classed as either Alters , Accels , or Verifiers.
He was an Accel, someone who had special skills and was physically or mentally different from others. Scanning the cafeteria, he didn't find a single empty table, though preferring to be alone rather than eating with someone else, he was left with no choice but to share a table with someone he didn't even knew. He found a table with a girl having gold eyes. She introduced herself as Jin Kotobukiya. She was an Accel as well, and was new as well. Jack introduced himself briefly and ate in silence, while Jin trying to strike a conversation with him. Another person sat down and said nothing, her identification tag says Ami Daeth.
Jack stared at her and she stared back, no words being exchanged just both of them staring at each other. Jin broke the ice and introduced herself to Ami, which she responded by staring at Jin this time. Jack looked at the two and wondered if the entire student body was a little like these two in front of him. Well the school year just started and he was about to find out.
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