Cars lined in a traffic in front of the school's gates which were closed. The gatemen checked every student and then suitcases before opening the gates. But strangely, no vehicle was seen entering the school. Only students, pulling their heavy luggage into the school campus.
It finally came to Mavis' turn. After making sure she was among the registered students,she was shocked to see the gatemen putting her electronic devices in a box.
" What is going on here?" She asked but no one answered. They continued inspecting her luggage and taking her electronics. The only ones they left were her headphone, earphones and mp3 player .
" We just follow instructions. Don't bother miss,you are going to take them back only during the leaves. New ones from the school shall be provided to every student. This is to minimize the interaction with the outside world and promote security among students" one of the gatemen explained to her. " And after this, you have to go directly to the main building to receive the required files." He added.
They were done with their inspection and the driver was about to carry her suitcases back to the car in order to transport them into the school when one gateman spoke." Sorry but neither vehicles nor other individuals apart from the students are entitled to penetrate into the school campus".
" What?! Why?!" Mavis was in disbelief.
The driver did not speak and just got back into the car to drive away.
One gateman opened the gates for her to enter and another helped her carry two suitcases inside the school while she pulled the other one.
When they entered the school campus, the gateman dropped her suitcases and went back to continue his task. Finally inside, Mavis could see other students pulling their luggage . They were sweating, exhausted and panting especially those who had several belongings.
All Mavis could see around her were trees and a long and large path which led to the school buildings.The campus was vast and someone had to walk for about ten minutes before reaching them. She was discouraged even before having started.
She started pulling on suitcase with each hand, leaving the last one behind to take it later. She was glad those she took had wheels.
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She finally arrived in front of the main building. There, she saw students standing in a queu at the main entrance of the main building to receive the required files from the secretary.
The main building was the tallest and was painted all white with grey patterns. The double doors at the main entrance were well polished and there were large window glasses on the walls. There were other buildings by its sides and even behind it but they looked smaller than the main one.
Mavis went back to the gates to take her last suitcase and dropped it with the others before also standing in a queue in front at the main entrance to wait for her turn.
After waiting for about half an hour, her turn finally came. She stood at the counter, just in front of the secretary.
The secretary lightly tapped the counter " you card" she said and Mavis moved out the card she showed to the gatemen to prove that she had registered in the school and placed it on the counter.
The secretary inspected it and handed it back to her with a few files and another card." These files contain the rules and regulations of the school and also information about you dorm as well as your time table for the year. And this is your library card. " She explained " Also, your new devices are already in your room" she added and latr said "you may leave".
Mavis thanked her and left the counter, going out of the building.
But there was still a problem, ' where is the female dormitory?' she thought, troubled.
She saw a girl passing and asked " please can you show me the female dormitory?" She asked the girl. She had black hair and lemon green eyes.
" Sure" she agreed with a smile." And what is your room number?"
Mavis inspected the file and said " room one hundred and twenty in dormitory B"
"Let's go then" the girl took a suitcase and walked in front, with Mavis following her in tow.
" Are you and old student?" Mavis asked her
" No. I just came very early so I had the time to visit the whole school" The girl answered, still smiling." And what is your name?"
" Mavilia Reid. But you may call me Mavis"she introduced herself.
" I'm Setsuna Nakamura. Glad to meet you " she said.
"Me too " Mavis had a smile on her face. Apart from the fact that she had to pull all her suitcases, everything was going perfect and she hoped it to continue. But as we say, good moments don't last longer.
Upon entering the female dormitory B, they heard a female voice behind them " Hey Mave!" The girl's voice was enough to make Mavis curse her luck.