Penelopy

I lifted my bag up the stairs grumbling to myself. I didn't want to be here. I had wanted to go to the Northern school close to home. Close the palace that was my home. I didn't like being the first royal Night Wing and I didn't like being the heir to the throne but you don't chose your parents and no angel choses their wing colour.

Its out of your hand and into the one of fate. Then my mother wanted me to go to the Eastern school but when my tattoos showed no signs of turning blue we knew for certain I'd never get in there. They'd never except a Night Wing.

Hell, I had problems travelling east to angelic temple anyway since most of the east was turned against the idea of a Night Wing on the throne. Even I myself was against it. I wasn't the right person to sit on that throne. I can barely even organise getting myself the travel plans to the western school never mind organising a whole realm. I heave a sigh as I finally reach the second floor lifting up my leather bag. I walk along the wooden floor looking at the painted over rock walls that makes this building.

The first floor had been the boys dorms and the second was for the girls. I was heading for a joint room with another student. A way to be normal my younger brother Charles put. I had ignored him. He could attend the Eastern school and stay at the angelic temple quarters being a Skylight Wing.

I had to go and be an oddity among the civilisation. I wonder if I could ever find my link. It is said that every Night Wing is born to another since we're so rare. They wont be born on the same day but within the same decade. If I could find mine... No, its impossible. The amount of Night Wings that find their link are as rare as they actually are themselves. I heavy a sigh finally reaching my door. 

Shoving my hand into my pocket I dig out the key I had been given at reception before coming here. I shoved it into the lock and opened it stepping in. The room was empty.

Obviously my room mate was also a first year and hadn't arrived yet. So I quickly touch the bed closest to the window along with the desk and dresser on that side. I popped my head to look in the small bathroom which contained a bath, toilet and sink. Luckily this place had running water which was common in cities but rare in the middle of nowhere like this place was.

Dumping my leather bag next to my dresser I flopped back onto my bed just to rest my aching body. 

I must have fallen asleep though cause the next I knew I was woken by the sound of a girl hauling in a heavy leather bag into the room. Her hair was a short curly red and she was a little taller than me. Then again I was quite short which Charles often teased me about since he was now taller. I guess that's what you get when you teased him before for being the small one.

I loved my brother though despite his constant annoyance of me and his almost normality that allowed him to fit in. Isnt everyone jealous of their siblings in some way.

"Oh hello" the girl says noticing me. 

"Hey" I say sitting up and rubbing my eyes. 

"Sorry, did I wake you? I didnt mean to..." she says her voice trailing off as her eyes pin gazing at something on the floor. She lifts her bag onto the other bed searching through it gently before coming out with a cloth. She then moves towards the floor and begins scrubbing.

"Um.... is there something wrong with the floor?" I ask confused.

"Oh no, its just dirty" she says standing back up with a little blush. "I'm a bit of a near freak"

"A bit?" I laugh. "I'm Penelopy"

"Rose" she says with a smile. 

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It's in the realm of Cyane where The Angels live.

Angels

Night Wings (Black) - A Rare species of angels only a handful are born every decade and they're always born in pairs. They're the best with magic.

Skylight Wings (Red) - They're are not rare or common. They're the best at flight.

River Wings (Blue) - They're not rare or common. They're the best at fighting (make the best warriors)

Silver Wings (White/Silvery White) - They're the commonest angel. They're all-round players but the most respected.

All angels are born with tattoo's from their shoulders to their wrists which is what channel their magic. They're always the same colour as their wings.
Their wings are only stubs at birth and are fully grown at the age of 16 which is when they have to go to one of the four angel schools. (School has 3 years)
An angel will only gain its Halo when it passes a certain test they always take at the end of a school year or has proved itself worthy.
Eastern School - A very pretegist school that produces fine warriors but also do not except Nightwings closests to the angelic temple.

Places in Cyane

Western School (The school in the story) - Is the all rounded school that excepts all student but is the farest from civilisation (boarding school)

Northen School - Is the best school for magical students and produces the best coucillers and is closest to the royal city.

Southern School - Is the best school for flying. It rests on the edge of the dark region.

Dark Region - Is where the fallen angels are sent, the ones who dont earn their Halo or are banished or are general outcasts.

Angelic Temple - Is where the council is located and where the first angel gained its Halo.

Royal City - Is where the castle is (think medival building bright white) and the main hub of work and social crowd.

Characters

Name: Penelopy
Age: 16
Year: First
Wings: Night Wing
Appearance: Her hair is raven black and falls to half way down her back. Her eyes are a dark Midnight blue and she has the royal birthmark of a swirl on her ankle. She has olive toned skin and is petite with a thin waist. Her tattoos are like notes and swirls curving down her arm. She usually has her hair hanging loose with a fringe falling over her eyes. She also will usually wear her ankle boots and the pendant her mother, the angel queen, gave her.
Personality: She is quiet and held back. She loves to sing and has a very serene voice which is Siren like in the way it makes the listener feel the emotion of the song. She is a nice person but will state her opinion and is quite strong when need be. Being a the first child of the queen she is next in line to the throne even though she doesn't want to be.
Author: CrystalRose

Name: Falcon
Age: 17 years
Year: Second Year
Wings: Night Wing
Appearance: Tall and lithe with snowy grey skin and short onyx black hair matching the colour of his wings. The hair style he wears is short and spikey though sometimes his bangs will hang in front of his eyes. His eyes are a sharp sapphire that glint like ice. His Tattoo looks like long Celtic cross with wolves and horses interwoven in a battle to the death. His voice is a gritty and dark baritone that almost sounds like a growl when he talks.
Personality: Known as the schools bad boy, his only friend is Alex. Always the outcast at an early age. He is very intelligent and vengeful, always thinking. Has a deep seated hatred for Quin because of falling out they had, which Falcon saw as Quin backstabbing him. As the bad boy he does have a tendency to be flirtatious but in a dark and smooth way.
Author: Anna_Devlin

Name: Rose
Age: 16
Year: First
Wings: Skylight
Appearance: Short, curly red hair. Bright green eyes. Pale skin. Average height but small when it comes to her weight. Her tattoos start in the beginning of her shoulders and end at her wrists. If you look at them directly, the tattoo looks like a flower.
Personality: She is a clean-freak and if one spot of anything is dirty, she'll instantly be ready with a broom or cleaning tool. Very funny.
Author: courtney.writer

Name: Finch
Age: 17
Year: First
Wings: River Wing
Appearance: Medium brown hair and bright blue eyes match his wing feathers. He generally dresses casual. Slim but strong build, medium tall.
Personality: Always ready with a smile, he blushes easily when he's the slightest bit embarrassed. He's easy-going and stays calm even in light of drama. He's not the jealous type but keeps his eye on Rose, to whom he tries to keep his feelings a secret. Hard to make angry, but scary when it happens.
Author: JSimmons

Name: Quin Davies
Age: 19
Year: Third
Wings: Skylight Wing
Appearance: Long, golden blonde hair tied back into a pony tail just at the back of his head, it reaches his hips. Penetrating, unwavering electric green eyes. Sun-kissed skin of a light caramel. He is tall and lean but muscular. His tattoos are loopy, like visible winds in a way; except more intricate, detailed and graceful rather than destructive. Has a sort of elegant yet unapproachable air about him. Has been known to look very sleepy. He has earned his halo.
Personality: Polite, everything he says is slow, deliberate and well thought-out. Has a good sense of humour, but his pride is too big for his age. He's confident, but quiet. Is after Penelopy because of her title.
Author: IchigoRingo-Chan

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