CHAPTER FOURTY THREE: UNIT GAMMA

As the anticipation builds, Kane continues with the list of names, each one echoing through the classroom, carrying the weight of newfound possibilities. The students sit on the edge of their seats, hearts pounding with excitement and nerves. Kane's voice resounds in the room, clear and authoritative.

"Year One, Unit Gamma," Kane announces, and the students of Gamma hold their breath, waiting to hear their names.

"Kael Jaxon," Kane's voice reverberates through the room. Kael, sitting near the front, feels a surge of adrenaline. He gives a quick nod to his friend Lyra, who sits next to him. Lyra returns the nod, a small smile of encouragement on her face. The list of names continues, each one met with a mix of relief, excitement, and determination.

"Maya Thompson," Kane's voice rings out, and Maya's eyes widen with anticipation. This is the moment she has been waiting for. She stands up from her seat, her determination shining in her eyes. Dawn Adams and Lucas Rodriguez hear their names too, joining Kael, Maya, and the others as they rise from their seats. The students of Unit Gamma exchange knowing glances, as they started to leave.

Kane's voice carries on, calling out the names for the next unit. "Year One, Unit Delta," he declares. The attention of the room shifts to the students of Delta, eager to discover their groupmates. Kael and the others from Gamma make their way to the door, ready to leave for their designated class. Kael gives Lyra a final nod before stepping out into the hallway.

As the names for Delta are called, the students in that unit rise from their seats, exchanging excited whispers and smiles. Oliver Harper, Lily Chen, and Sebastian Andersen are among those who hear their names. Ava Mitchell, Emma Fischer, and Caleb Armstrong join their ranks. The classroom begins to empty as the students of Delta make their way to their assigned class, ready to embark on this new chapter of their journey.

Lastly, Kane calls out, "Year One, Unit Zephyr." The remaining students listen intently, hoping to hear their names. Among the names called are Lyra Silversong, Oliver Westwood, and Penelope Reed. Luna Chen, Matthew Sinclair, and Grace Thompson join the growing list. Each name brings a sense of belonging and excitement, as the students of Unit Zephyr prepare to leave the classroom and discover the challenges and adventures that await them.

As the room gradually empties, the echoes of Kane's voice linger in the air. The bonds within each unit have been formed, and a shared sense of purpose permeates the atmosphere. Kael, Maya, Dawn, Lucas, and their newfound peers walk together, guided by their unit names displayed outside the halls, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

The students dispersed from the large classroom, each group heading towards their designated classes. The corridors buzzed with excitement as young minds brimmed with anticipation. The journey of Year One had officially begun, and the students were determined to leave their mark on this world of knowledge and discovery.

As they made their way through the bustling hallways, the students couldn't help but glance at the names engraved on the doors of their respective classrooms. Alpha, Atlas, Gamma, Delta, and Zephyr—the unit names beckoned them forward, fueling their excitement and igniting a fire within their souls. These names represented not just a place to learn, but a community of like-minded individuals striving for excellence.