"Baby girl, why are you avoiding me?"
Sigh... Will this boy ever leave me the hell alone? I'm trying to get over my feelings for you, stop showing up in front of me all the time! Maybe he needs to know that I am serious this time. His sleek way with words won't work on me today.
"Samuel, I have told you times without numbers. I. am. not. your. baby. I don't care what word you want to use, don't be affectionate to me. Please."
With as much self-control as I could muster, I avoided his eyes, turned on my heels and walked away without waiting for a reply. I already had a mentally stressful day of meetings, any form of emotional stress would just kill me.
Making my way to my designated napping spot in the library, I suddenly caught a glimpse of a slim figure, roaming behind the bookshelves.
"Ariel, nap time I believe?", the voice uttered before coming out from behind the shelves
"Max!"
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FEMALE DORMS
MAX AND ELISE'S ROOM, G5AB
*Alarm rings*
"Yes? You called?"
A dream? More like memories surfacing. This is good. Very good. Max, you didn't change much, how could I have forgotten you?
"Instead of staring at me, I propose you get prepared. Classes commence in an hour. I will not hold off for you.", she articulated while putting her books in order
"I'm sorry for staring. I just... never mind, I'll go get ready."
Quickly, I picked out the uniform and hurried to the direction of the bathroom, before stopping at the door and turning towards her direction. I looked directly into her eyes and revealed,
"Oh, by the way, don't leave without me... Maxine"
Her eyes dilated ever so slightly in surprise, before softening. Sharing a smirk between us, I headed into the bathroom, the door shutting behind me.
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FIELD, THE ACADEMY
Morning assembly, O, How I have not missed You! The very bane of my existence... Here goes nothing.
Walking towards the large field with students already on their lines shot anxiety through my veins. Elise of four years ago would have had no issue walking with confidence towards the crowd. But here I am after four years in a coma, walking closely behind Max, with sweaty palms and shaky legs, as we made our way to the line for Year 5.
"Your apprehension is reaching me. Stop it. Reflect on the fact that these are the people you knew for four years."
Her voice, however monotonous, weirdly reduced my fears, even from behind the new book she was as always very engrossed in. Just then, I hear a high-pitched squeal from a chirpy voice,
"She's here guys! Elise, over here!"
"Hannah, she was already making her way here."
Suddenly, everyone's attention is on me. This is very awkward. Might as well exchange pleasantries.
"He..y", I choked out with an awkward wave.
"Good morning The Academy", echoed powerfully throughout the field, bringing all murmuring to a halt.
Sensei was standing up on the podium, hands folded behind his back, gentle but firm eyes grazing through the assemblage as he began addressing us,
"The Academy is a prestigious institution for raising total future leaders. Here, we shall instruct you on obedience, diligence and harnessing your innate abilities; propelling you beyond your limits. This is to equip you to face the real world without fear and be readied for whatever may come your way."
Stopping to take long, calculated strides across the podium, he continued his speech,
"Fail once, try harder. Don't allow your failure to define you or halt your progress. Rather, see it as a stepping stone to accomplishing better. Efforts bring results. Whether little or large, it will continually make a difference. Have an optimistic day. You are dismissed.", he finished off with a small smile and walked off the stage.
"That was short. Does this happen even in the morning?", I inquired from Max, not minding the book between us.
A familiar bright voice from behind provided an answer to my question instead.
"No. This kind of gathering only happens on special days like the first day of school, the beginning of a test or exam week, or sometimes, for no reason. But I can assure you, it isn't all the time"
Turning towards the direction of the response, bright brown eyes stare back at me from behind brunette bangs.
"I heard you lost your memories temporarily?", she cautiously asked.
"Unfortunately, I did. I'm trying really hard to get it back", I answered with a sigh, "But I'm sure it'll come right back ." Hopefully, very soon.
"Take your time. It won't be easy because if you have noticed, our abilities altered some physical features."
So, that's why I look different.
"My name is Fancy by the way" while extending a hand towards me, which I took. "We should head to class now. Everyone is leaving the field."
Fancy? Those darn bangs fooled me. I wonder what ability you got though.
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CLASSROOM BUILDING 5
Standing in front of the building with a big "5" written on it made me realize quickly that each year had its building.
We walked into the building, passing a few doors with letters on them before stopping in front of a door with the letter "C" written on it in gold.
"The school divides each year into three classes. A for students with physically enhanced abilities, B for students with manipulation abilities and C for students with dimensional abilities. Although, we have some general classes together.", she explained while holding onto the door handle.
"What class would I be in?"
She thought about it for a few seconds, before getting the answer and with a proud smile on her face, she replied,
"Class B. Since your ability is Ice manipulation, which is a manipulation power.".
Gesturing to the door by the left with "B" on it,
"Here it is."
*Bell chimes*
"I have to run along now. Bye", she hurriedly waves, disappearing behind the doors.
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CLASS B
After standing in front of the "B" door for what seemed like forever, I mustered up the courage and opened the door. Making my way into the brightly-lit classroom, with a desk chair strategically placed around the room in rows and columns; trying as much as possible to avoid the wandering eyes watching my every step as I made my way to a seat at the corner of the room.
The door of the classroom opens and an unforgettable high-pitched voice envelopes the room,
"Elise! I figured you would be in our class", she chirped, making her way towards my direction
Hannah!... I can't hate you but I hate this attention. God above, save me!
"I need to introduce you to everyone! I am super excited. Our reunion will be finally complete! I have waited months for you to wake up—", she chatters off excitedly, until a dark-haired boy wraps his arm around her waist, cutting her off.
"Oh! I'm rambling. I'm sorry", a hint of pink appears on her cheeks, "I'm just a teeny-tiny bit excited. But, let me introduce you to everyone officially"
Gesturing to herself, "Obviously, you know my name already, Hannah. And this ghoul beside me is Senza."
The said boy tightened his hold on her at the mention of his portrayal.
"Well, when you stop creeping up on people, I'll quit calling you that then, babe", she said while sweetly patting his arm.
Glancing across the room, she pointed towards a boy working on some sort of device, "That's Pelz", then whispered loudly to me, "If you have any issue with electronics, he is your guy"
"Hannah, I can hear you loud and clear."
Giggling, she turned to the next person, who was already making her way towards us, her ginger-coloured pixie cut caught my eyes with every step,
"Elise, it's me Bri. I have missed you so much", as she cheerfully pulls me into a hug.
The banging of the door, pursued by the crackle of thunder snags everyone's attention, as a red-haired tall girl marches into the room fuming. Every eye followed her as she angrily stepped to her seat and plants her head on the table.
"And that would be Sarah. She sometimes gets into a "mood" but she is a very nice person I promise", she whispers to me before turning to Bri for reassurance, "Right, Bri?"
Yeah right, I will try not to cross paths as much as possible. Scary...
Across the classroom, oblivious to all the drama going on, staring out the window as the wind blew white layered hair across his face, I felt a sense of deep connection to this person.
"That's Trent. You guys used to be very close."
Hannah caught me staring at the person who I now know as Trent.
Did we? I hope we can go back to that. I don't know why I feel this way towards him, maybe we were very close.
"Good morning class"
The teacher greeted them while walking into the class, Sophie following her behind closely before heading to her seat. The class fell into order as the teacher turned to the board and wrote boldly,
LIMIT
Looking towards the class, he inquired, "Who can tell me what limits are?"
A few hands went up,
"Yes, Pelz.
"Limits are the boundaries of a person's ability. This is based on the training level of the individual. Hence, Limits are temporary and can be broken.", he stated clearly.
"That is correct. This class aims to discover your limits and work on breaking them together. It won't be an easy task but with determination and training, you'll excel. Now, one after the other, I want you to come up to the board and write your ability and limit."
One after the other, everyone was called up to the board to write their limit. Snapping me out of my thoughts, I heard my name being called,
"Elise, it's your turn"
Here goes nothing.
With shaky hands, I took the marker from him and wrote in my most legible handwriting,
Elise
Ice Ability
Limit: I haven't used the ability yet
Giving the marker back, I made my way to my seat and finally, glanced up at the board,
Sophie: Mind reading (need to be close to read mind clearly)
Pelz: Technology (can control one device at a time)
Bri: Puppets (small puppets)
Hannah: PLANTS ( Just vines and flowers)
Senza: Art comes to life (Just small paper art)
Sarah: Weather (hard to control)
Trent: Fire (small balls of fire)
Wow, these are some cool abilities. I can't wait to try mine out for the first time
"Okay, I will send personal assignments to you all through your emails. Check through and do them properly. In the next class, we will be demonstrating our abilities. Class dismissed"
The teacher packed up and began heading out of the class, before suddenly stopping at the door,
"Elise, please see me in my office now." And he left.
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Hey, my chingus,
how did we enjoy this chapter?
I have tried to introduce some of Elise's Year mates (the ones in her class at least). I promised you guys that I will update once a week and I am keeping to it (even though it's 2 am and I'm horribly sleepy atm, God help me.)
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Now, this author is sleepy and needs to go to bed.
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