Shadows of Atlantis: Emergence of the Engi by Donsha Hatch Page B

is basically a large group composed of upper and lower classmen that help each other. You also can only compete in the various war sports of this academy with members of your own guild. We can of course choose to change guilds after each semester if that’s our wish, but for the most part everyone usually remains with the guild of their choice throughout their time here.” said Dex.
    “How do I know which one to choose?” asked Eiris.
    “Oh that’s simple. The Sea Dragon, Aquarien, or Coralien Guild is where you would go. I’ll likely go to the Arnor or Blue Storm Guild.” said Dex.
    “What’s the difference?” asked Eiris.
    “Those three are the main Atlantian Guilds. Arnor and Blue Storm are the main Slyph Guilds.” replied Dex.
    “Then why are we given the choice of any guild?” asked a perturbed Eiris.
    “Oh, that’s just a formality. Everyone knows you go to the guild of your race.” said Dex.
    “So we just continue this cycle of hate you mean?” scowled Eiris in disbelief.
    “I.........I understand your feelings, but you’re no longer on Earth Eiris. That’s how things are here in Undaria, it’s how they’ve always been.” informed Dex matter-of-factly.
    “Well maybe it’s time for change.” smiled Eiris as he pressed the button for the Blue Storm Guild.
    “Why……...why’d you do that?” asked a deflated Dex.
    “What? I just made a choice.” smiled Eiris.
    “Ha, well then. I guess I’ll join you on this journey of divergent rebellion.” nodded Dex.
    When Dex pressed the Blue Storm Guild button, two pairs of smart glasses slowly ejected from the back of the chairs in front of them. Eiris switched his rustic glasses for the smart glasses and surprisingly, he could see perfectly through them as they adjusted to his vision. Dex put his pair on too.
    A tiny holographic marker then appeared in the lens and began pointing in several directions as they walked the grand halls, guiding them to their Guild Zone. Suddenly, they heard a small commotion coming from behind them.
    “Princess Keznah. Princess Keznah! This…. this is madness!” cried an uptight, royal looking figure as he tried to catch up to a fast approaching Kezzy.
    “Princess??” said Eiris and Dex simultaneously as they stopped and looked at each other.
    “First of all, I’m a warrior-princess. But yes, my title is Princess Keznah Genoran. I’m the tertiary royal of the Forest Moon of Etwilion. You shouldn’t be surprised anyway, only royalty, prodigies, and geniuses attend this academy.” remarked Kezzy.
    “I figured you’d go to the Everleaf Guild or something like that.” said Dex.
    “Well you figured wrong.” chided Kezzy. “I’m a rebel by nature so when I saw where you two went, I figured what the heck.” she smiled.
    “Hello, are you Prince Eirisidae?” said a friendly voice from behind them.
    “You can call me Eiris.” smiled Eiris to the friendly kid.
    “Who’s asking?” glared Kezzy.
    “My name is Azonei Masterson. I wish to accompany you and your friends to the Blue Storm Guild.” he smiled.
    “Sure, the more the merrier.” replied Eiris as he noted Azonei’s silver eyes.
    “Masterson?” asked Dex.
    “Yes, Authore Masterson is my father.” said Azonei.
    “That’s pretty xeno.” smiled Kezzy. “Welcome to our group.” she said.
    As they continued to walked through the large halls, Undarians of all sorts stared at Eiris in adulation.
    “Oh my gosh, that’s really him!” said a beautiful girl with a look of being wonderstruck.
    “I can’t believe he’s actually real…….” whispered another in awe.
    “Everyone here looks so smart and exotic.” noted Eiris as others gawked at him.
    “Well, the hallmark of a true xenogeek is divergence. We not only have the brains, but the beauty and the brawn also.” smiled Kezzy proudly.
    Suddenly, Eiris felt an enormously powerful presence directly ahead of them. Pressing forward, he saw exactly where it was coming from. Walking in