"What happened?" Kakashi held the pieces of his head together. "Why am I… did I… kill anyone?" His palms supported his knees. His eyes widened like he had seen a fire consume his friends alive. "No.""Phew…" he sighed. "Wait, I didn't kill anyone?" Kakashi sprung up. Cleaning the dust off his uniform, he got on his feet."No, you didn't.""Why are you smiling? You are hiding something from me. Please tell me what I did.""You didn't do anything. Come on, let's go back before they search for us.""Search for us?" Kakashi scrunched up his face. "Why would they do that? It's not nighttime and Jiro knows you are my tutor.""The Annual Globe starts tomorrow. We have to be involved with them. We cannot be here practicing while they do all the work. Come on." Suke guided Kakashi."Are you certain nothing happened when…" Kakashi paused. Suke glanced back at him. "I told you about Jay. If there was anything you did, I would tell you. Now, stop stalling and let us go to help them out. But firs

The cheers and jubilation from the night carried on into the morning. Cups joined on the dance floor, an irresistible invitation of colliding bodies against their holders surfaced. Kakashi excused himself from the roaring choral excitement of boys and girls. He headed toward his room, strolling ahead with heavy footsteps.I can't go now. I have nothing to do there. He glanced back to the scattered bright lights penetrating the windows of the canteen. Kakashi sighed. He spun around, unsure what he wanted to do. The air strengthened, brushing over his face with kindness and softness. He closed his eyes to the coolness, soaking himself in every embrace of it."I see you enjoy your own company most times." Kakashi raised his gaze. "I am also bumping into you." Oz raised his hands.Kakashi scoffed. "Why are you not with the master?" Oz smiled. "Prophecy. You know how Master Yonda gets with it. It's like he has a hidden treasure to seek on that day. I have no idea what to think," Oz shook h

The clouds crowned the sky, bright with cheers and sparks. Each student filled the Arena with gusto and jubilation. Master Yonda looked on from the highest platform, dressed in silky flowing linen. His hair was rather different. It was styled in a ponytail, freeing the significant identification of being the master on his head. He was excited for the day and it showed. He grinned from ear to ear. He had just come come around but he usually wasn't the most anticipated presence in a gathering. For this event however, it was not unexpected for him to be present, however, his early presence - albeit cheered and energetic - still brought amazement to the students."Today must be very special - You mean this week!""This has to be my best week in this school yet.""You haven't been here for even a quarter of the year — I know!"The students laughed and chatted loudly, good energy thickened the atmosphere."Hey. What are you… looking at?" Zoa followed Kakashi's gaze. Kakashi hadn't even noti

"Are you not going to eat?" Daichi spared Kakashi a glance. "You've been quiet since the Governor left. What is wrong?""I don't know. He looks like someone. I don't know what it is, but… I don't know." Kakashi crawled back into his shell. He pushed the plate forward, a little bit away from his front."You know, you can just eat and be happy without troubling yourself with anything else. Nothing matters now, except the Annual Globe." Zoa blinked. She wore a bright smile on her face. Kakashi cracked a smile, Zoa infected him with her infectious smile.The floor squealed as Tanya dragged herself from the table. She jumped to her feet, ready to dash out."Hey. What is up with you? Where are you going?" Zoa raised her gaze to Tanya."I am fine. I just need a little more time outside before the resumption of the Annual Globe.""What kind of illness has brought over her this attitude?" Daichi watched Tanya as she covered the distance to the exit in short, quick steps."You know she can be v

“What is wrong with him over there?” Zoa muttered under her breath, she leaned forward in her seat. “Why is he not talking?” She looked to her side. “Why is he not talking?” She threw her hands in the air. “Do you even care Daichi? Why are you not saying anything?” She stared at him. Is he ignoring me on purpose? Why is he not answering? “Dai? You better talk. This is not funny! Dai!” Zoa swung her palm. Her pupils widened. She stared at her palms, and back at Daichi. Her hands dropped. She gasped, words failed to fall out of her parted lips. What is going on? Her legs were light but her footsteps were heavy. She stooped, searching for anything out of the ordinary. “Daichi?” She shook him. He stared through her. In silence. She threw her clenched fist into his head, and all she felt was… nothing. Oh my… she flashed her eyes to his side, “Tanya,” she whispered. “Tanya! Tanya! What is wrong with everyone?” She rushed to seek answers. “Tanya?” She held her head in her hands. She sp