Chapter 26

Walking in the early morning, I spot the sun coming over the trees and gently letting out waves of golden light. The matin hours have an allure that is rarely appreciated nor seen, but it's good all the same looking at all that is present. The leaves of the forest seem to be damp from the morning dew, and ever so often with a breeze that stirs the branches a cascade of drops reflect back the light.

Heading into CCMS and entering the Great Hall, I head to the usual table and begin to eat, and meet with everyone. In the group of friends I have, there's nobody staying behind, and from what I've heard, most of everyone else at school are heading over to the match too.

"You excited for the game?" asks Hala to me, ready to cheer on our team.

"You bet," I say, "I'm about ready to jump into a bus and get going."

"Eat up first," says Hala with a chuckle, and hands me some toast, "you'll need it for all the excitement."

"Good idea," I say, and also quickly eat eggs, sausages,