"Welcome to Los Angeles California, The Global city of the world." The train system announced.

I just woke up from my 10 minute sleep and found myself leaning on Aiden's shoulder.

"Wakey wakey!" He knocked on my forehead.

I blinked my eyes twice to wake myself up. "I'm up."

As soon as we got off the Rocket train, there was a black limousine waiting for us.

There were many buildings, domes and other architectural structures, there were castles and bridges almost everywhere. Everywhere I'd look there'd be something eye catching.

"You don't see this everyday back at home." Aiden chuckled.

LA is a city with a combination of classic architecture and high tech structures. It's amazing.

Jeff turned to me. "Wait till you see the Campus, it'll be breathtaking."

As the time passed, the buildings changed into country fields and other green landscapes. We must be in a different part of California.

Then the roadway, turned wider and pine trees came into view.

"Those are Foothill pines, they're our native pine trees seen, both in South and North California." Jeff pointed to the trees.

Just then, a giant majestic gate of gold highlights, with a huge, long wall that goes on a long length, on both sides of it came into view.

"Were here." Aiden said.

As we got nearer I realized that there were Knights, in their intimidating uniform, guarding the gate. In the middle of the gate, had a huge sign, in a gold template, it read.

The School of the Royal and the Rich.

The name itself gave me goosebumbs.

I thought the Knights were gonna open the gate for us but instead, they nodded to the driver of the Limousine and the gates automatically opened themselves.

As the car drove in, the more my jaw dropped. The first thing I saw was a beautiful building, probably the school, it was huge, even bigger than any other school I've ever seen, it had a fountain in the front, A huge dome and towers around it, it looked like a modern castle.

Aiden laughed "That's the Junior school, for the elementary, the main school is much bigger."

"What?!" I was shocked, I thought that was the main campus, it's actually way much bigger.

As we went on, I saw a huge oval with flags of all the different countries our world has. It was magnificent.

As we kept on driving, I saw a grand Amphitheater. Jeff pointed to it. "There is where we hold some of our events."

To our left was a huge mass of land with a huge building ,many arenas and open fields. "That's the sports fields where all sports trainings are available with the finest equipment."

The sports fields are indeed huge, if they had sport fields like this in ordinary schools, then I might've gotten myself a sport aswell.

Soon a huge castle came into sight, even bigger than the one I saw earlier, it had the shape of a castle, but it was entirely modernized, it had glass walls but the inside wasn't transparent, it also had glass domes that shined reflecting the afternoon sunlight. Pine trees surrounded it and a small pond stood beside it. It's towers were tall and with the majestic vibe to it.

"Jeff was right, It's indeed breathtaking." I said, in awe. It also was enclosed in it's own gate of gold highlights, and opened automatically aswell. The Limousine stopped in front

of the main doors.

Now I could see the school up close, it was high-tech and extremely modernized, in a medieval design.

That was only when I realized that there was another Limousine already parked beside us. Must be the other selected.

"This is the time when you meet the Dean, She'd give you a bit of orientation and get you registered into the system, then I'll meet you in Elite square." Aiden said and opened the door signaling me to get out.

"Wait, you're gonna leave me?"

He laughed. "Relax, the Dean aint s monster, now get going don't make her wait."

I stepped out the car, and found a middle aged lady waiting for us in the front of the main doors.

Just then the door of the other Limousine opened, and out came a short guy, probably my age, with thick rimmed glasses and a nervous look on his face.

"Welcome to the School of the Royal and the Rich! I am Janice Wilson, the school's Dean. You must be Ned Hamilton and Paige Bennet, the selected scholars of the year." She smiled.

I smiled back "Hello."

Ned just nodded.

The Dean continued. "You both must've already seen the Oval of Nations, the Sports fields, the Junior school and Amphitheater upon your entrance have you?"

Ned and I nodded in unison.

"Great! Then let me give you, your last orientation before you both can get settled in Elite square." She started walking around the garden and we followed her.

"The Campus is the biggest Campus around the whole world, aswell as the School building itself, The School started in the year 2044 and is educating the Royals, the Rich and a some commoners till this day.

"Elite Square, is where your dormitories are aswell as other entertaining places that can be found in cities. We also have Asia town where you can find famous Asian cuisines and Asian religious temples where our Asian students go to, though it's open to everyone.

"There's also the Eirene Woods where we hold our camping activities, although we usually do camping in other parts of the Kingdom, or other parts of the planet, but it's still there incase our students wants to go camping with their friends on a Friday night."

At the south we have the Woodland hills where the horse stables are and where our students have their riding classes, we also have the shooting range where the Princes and men do their shooting. We even have the Crystal river that flows around the whole campus.

We even have several ponds where you can fish, and there's the Pine hill Mountain where you can experience the best sunrises and sunsets. There are many more but the rest is up to you to explore." The Dean turned to us.

"Your classes starts tomorrow so you'd better be on your best behavior, Now lets get you registered."

She led us to a building at the side of the School and we followed her inside. There were Knights sitting behind high-tech computers and others focuses on a hologram of the whole school. Cool

"This is Sir Baton," The Dean introduced. "The head Knight of the Campus, he makes sure there aren't any outsiders and threats around, so we need to get you two registered into the system so that their machines wouldn't see you as a threat and we can keep track of you for safety's sake."

"But won't that be invading privacy?" I questioned.

Sir Baton answered me. "No ma'am we just make sure that non of you gets lost in the middle of the night in the woods or make sure non of you goes missing, besides everyone student's life is at risk once all the Royals and Rich are brought together."

"Oh."

" Now this is Ben, he'll scan your finger prints, and eyes and just like that, you're registered." Sir Baton pointed to Ben. "Now who's first?"

I turned to Ned. "You wanna go first?"

He shook his head instantly. He must be overwhelmed by literally everything.

"I'll go first." I faced Ben.

Ben asked for my hand, I gave it to him and using a machine, he scanned it, afterwards he did the same to my eyes and then I was registered.

He did the same to Ned and we were both good to go.

A Limousine waited for us, outside the Knight's office. The Dean set us off to Elite Square.

She was right, Elite square is huge looking like a whole New York city inside a Campus, They should call it Elite City.

Now that I realize it, this Campus maybe as large as a whole state. Kidding I was exaggerating.

I looked at Ned, he was ever so silent, I thought I could be friends with the other scholar, maybe he was an introvert, he still needed to adjust.

I was looking at Ned that I didn't realize that the car stopped and the driver actually said something but I failed to hear it.

"He said that this is your dorm." Ned said looking irritated.

That was the first word he said during this whole time.

"Oh sorry!" I apologized, I then stepped out the Limo then faced the driver. "Thank you Sir!"

The driver smiled and sped off probably going to the boys dormitory.

I faced the huge tall building in front of me. It was cream colored, with stainless windows and each room had a balcony. I wish Mom could see this.

Just then someone jumped from behind me.

"Snake!"

I jumped from where I was standing, only to see Aiden beside me laughing his mind away. Good thing I didn't let out a shout.

"Tss, Idiot." I rolled my eyes and walked towards the entrance of the Dorm.

"I got you there," Aiden followed me laughing. "Hey! Peggy wait up."

The doors automatically opened and We walked in, the cool air-conditioned air of the lobby filled in, that's when I realized how hot California is compared to Massachusetts.

The cashier welcomed me and handed me my key, it already had my name carved on it.

"Your room's on the 10th floor, I could assist you to where it is if you'd like." The cashier nicely said.

Aiden butted in. "No, it's ok Mary, I can show her around."

The cashier frowned. "I'm sorry Mr. Wyatt but men aren't allowed in this dormitory, most specially the rooms."

"Oh please, it's just her first time-

"Rules are rules Mr. Wyatt." The cashier firmly said. She then turned to me. "Now come along Ms. Bennet, I'll show you to your room."

"Paige would do."

I turned back at Aiden. "Just meet me outside after you settle in." He said.

I nodded and went inside the elevator with the cashier.

"Your bags were brought to your room a while ago, hope you settle in well."

I just smiled.

When we reached the 10th floor everything was quiet.

"Is it always this quiet everywhere?"

The cashier laughed. "No, the students just aren't dismissed yet," She looked at her watch. "They're probably just dismissed by now, the Square would be filled in no time."

She lead me to my room, 506.

"Thank you, I think I can take it from here."

"Feel at home Ma'am." She smiled then left.

I opened the large maple door and entered the room. "It was huge, there was an airconditioned living room with a comfy couch and Tv in the middle, a huge kitchen, a clean laundry area, a balcony and two separate bedrooms.

"Hello?" I called to check if anyone's home. Stupid.

I just remembered that they were just dismissed meaning no one's home.

I checked one bedroom, it was cute, with an Asian touch, it had white walls, a white bed stationed on the floor, an unusual flooring, sliding doors, Asian tapestries hanging on the walls, a bathroom and a few plants on the sides. Probably Japanese.

I closed the door and checked the other room, It's just as big, only with a queen sized bed, with pastel sheets, pastel walls, a walk in closet, a bathroom, some cream colored curtains covering my windows, there was a flat screen tv adjacent to my bed, a wooden study table, side tables on both sides of the bed and a bookshelf.

I saw my suitcase stationed in the other side of the bed. It's beautiful, I never imagined owning a room this gorgeous.

I opened the closet to see if my clothes would fit, to my surprise the space was more than enough. There also hung 5 uniforms, 3 of them were a white polo, with a striped sky blue and dark blue neck tie, inside a buttoned dark blue vest, on one side of vest had the school crest, partnered with a matching cream colored skirt that looked above the knees. The other 2 were a dark blue cardigan, also with the school crest and a long sleeved polo inside, this time the skirt was grey. In the shoe rock I found 5 pairs of black shoes, all of different kinds.

Suddenly I heard the main door opened, I left my room to check who it was, and out came a petite girl with and exotic slant in her eyes, she wore a dark blue uniform with a vest, like the one I saw in my closet. She had her dark hair tied in a ponytail leaving her bangs flowing.

When she saw me, She gasped almost dropping her phone in one hand.

"Uhm Hello." I said.

She shook her head to get back to her senses. "Hi! Uhm sorry bout that, I forgot that you were coming today." She closed the main door. "I'm not used to roommates."

I chuckled. "It's ok, so am I."

She smiled.

"I'm Paige by the way, Paige Bennet." I offered my hand.

She took it "Yoshida Aicko," she then shook her head again. "Aicko Yoshida, I mean ," then she laughed. "Call me Aicko."

"I'm guessing you're Asian right?"

"Japanese." She nodded.

I wondered. "Are you a princess?" that didn't really sound right but that was exactly my question.

"What!" She chuckled. "No, I'm a billionaire's daughter, my family owns Yoshida Japan holdings. She said like it wasn't a big deal.

"There are no Monarchs here in the Opal dormitory . They reside in the Emerald and Turquoise Dormitories across the street. She added, "That's where I'm headed, want to come?"

"Oh I'd love to," Just then I remembered Aiden. "But my friend's actually waiting for me outside."

She nodded. "I see, well we could leave the dorm together, after I change."

"Sure."

She left to her room and I tied my curly blonde hair into a bun to stop it from flying around, it's extra stubborn today.

After a few minutes, Aicko came wearing a floral sleeveless partnered with a denim skirt , yellow sling bag and boots.

"We should explore this place together sometime, maybe this Friday, when I finish my deadline."

"Sounds good"

We both left the dorm, I brought my shoulder bag with my phone, wallet and room key.

When we got outside, the whole square was filled with many students, walking in groups, entering cafe's, studying in libraries and Aiden was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's your friend? Aicko looked around."

"No idea, I took out my phone, I should call him."

"You sure you don't want to come with me, this place is huge, you might get lost."

It was tempting, but I couldn't leave Aiden just like that. "You should go, I can take it from here,"

She didn't seem convinced that leaving me would be a good idea, but I insisted and she finally gave in.

"Fine." she sighed, but take care ok? And I won't be home for dinner, There's food in the fridge or you could eat anywhere you'd like, it's all free."

I waved her goodbye and she disappeared in the large crowd of people.

I turned back to my phone and called Aiden, he was unattended.

What the hell am I going to do?!

I tried walking around the place, trying to find him, I passed by some shops and malls, all the students seemed busy, others were like Aicko, dressed up in designer clothes, others were still in their uniform. I kept walking till I reached a pond, by the side of it, there was a wall covered in vines, probably the wall that surrounded the whole Campus, I must be in one of it's corners.

Just then I saw a gentle movement of the vines, the next second made me scream, when a guy crawled out of the vines revealing a small crack but able to crawl through behind it.

He saw me and my eyes locked with his light brown eyes.

"Shh!" He pressed his index finger to his lips. "Your blowing my cover!"

"Who are you?!" I was still in shock.

He brushed the leaves of him revealing his brown skin, brown hair ,towering height , long lashes and grey sweater. "I should be asking you the same question, I've never seen you around here."

"Don't move! I'm gonna call someone." I threatened him.

"Geez, calm down woman, you must be new, how much did I miss?"

I frowned. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Fine lets call it quits, He pointed at me. "Turn a blind eye, you never saw me."

"Excuse me!" I outraged

"Paige!" I heard a familiar voice call.

Aiden came behind, "What are you doing here?" He then noticed the guy I was talking to and his eyes widened.

"Hey Aiden," the guy said.

"Ram? You're back!" Aiden exclaimed.

Ram chuckled. "Yeah, the boys are gonna kill me, I better get to them after I take a nap, tell your friend I don't bite." He laughed and walked away.

We watched him walk away and back into the square.

"Wh-who was that?" I looked at Aiden.

He turned back at me, "That was just the Prince of Egypt."

Now that's a start.

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"Calm down, he isn't going to get you in prison." Aiden laughed, as he took a bite of his burger.

We chose to eat at a burger joint in the square.

"I'm so embarrased!" I rubbed the sides of my forehead. "How should I know that he was a prince?! He trespassed through the wall."

Aiden sipped on his milkshake "Well it's Ram, He escaped our field trip a month ago, and went MIA but no one really cared, he loves cutting classes and escaping field trips, were used to it."

"And the Knights don't shoot him?"

"Well they detect him." Aiden pulled out a french fry. "But they can't shoot him, coz if they do they'll have Egypt as an enemy and that won't be pretty.

"Ugh! How many other Princes are in here?" I asked.

Aiden tried counting. "They're a lot Peggy." He laughed. "Stop stressing, it's your first day, here try this," He handed me his burger.

I took a bite from it, it does taste good, even better than the burger joints at home.

"Whenever I eat here, I think of you." Aiden chuckled. "This place reminds me of where we eat back at Massachusetts."

I raised my eyebrow. "You must be such a loner to still be thinking of me, when there are a lot of people here."

We both laughed.

"You don't have friends, don't you?" I questioned him.

He chuckled. "Well I've got a bestfriend.

"Tss loner." I teased.

Just then, a high pitched voice called.

"Andi!"

Aiden and I turned to where the voice came from.

A tall brunette girl, in the vested uniform waved, and walked towards us, behind her was a black haired girl who had rosy cheeks and another dark haired girl with short hair. One thing was for sure, they were all so beautiful.

I looked at Aiden when I realized that they were pertaining to Aiden I gave him a questioning glare. "Andi?!"

Aiden gave me the I'll explain later look.

The rosy cheeked girl's expression changed when she saw me with Aiden, her sweet smile turned into an iritated look.

Aiden smiled at them."Hi Eloise. He said to the brunette.

He nodded to Ms. Rosy Cheeks. "Diana."

Then he faced the short haired one. " Isabel."

"We missed you so much!" Isabel said, she must've been the high pitched girl.

Ms. Rosy cheeks held her chin up and eyed me then brought her eyes back to Aiden. "What took you so long?" she had the posh english accent.

Aiden chuckled, "I was only gone for two weeks."

Eloise looked at both of us, she was the only who seemed to notice me or not ignore me. "Who is this?" She had an accent to but it wasn't English I couldn't tell.

Diana seemed to be glaring at me, but her face still stayed elegantly emotionless.