•••••••"What do you think happened to him?" Michael ask."I don't know, but whatever it is, it wasn't normal" Claire replies.Their voice echo in my head."Should we contact the school?" Michael asks."Not yet," Claire says. "We haven't found out what happened yet" I open my eyes and see a ceiling light. My head aches like it's going to split in two as I begin to sit up from the sofa.I groan to the pain, which Informs Michael and Claire who are sitting around the dinning table across the room that I'm awake."North!" Michael exclaims.Claire turns, Concern etched on her face.Michael walks to my side, his eyes scanning my face."North, man, thank God you're awake," he says, relief laced in his voice.I try to speak, but my throat feels parched. Michael hands me a glass of water from the table near by."Slowly, dude," he advises as I take a sip.Claire rises from her seat, her expression a mix of worry and curiosity as she walks towards the back of the couch to my right."What happe

••••••Tengen POV••••••Monday 9 amI soar through the sky, my wings beating effortlessly as I gaze down at the city sprawled beneath me. The wind rushes past, whipping my hair into a frenzy, but I revel in the freedom. Section B comes into view, and I bank, diving toward the sleek high-rise housing Jane's office.My wings fold seamlessly against my back as I land smoothly on the pavement. I stride toward the entrance, as my wings begin to flow into my back.Two guards - an Avatar and a Kaleeki - step forward, blocking my path."Sorry, we're not expecting visitors today," the Avatar, Dickson says, his expression stern.I flash a disarming smile. "Come on, guys, this is important. Just let me in."The Kaleeki, Tara voice is firm. "We aren't expecting visitors today. Come back another day when you're actually invited."I chuckle, backing away to gaze up at the towering building. I look back down with mischief as I smile."Don't you dare!" Dickson warns, sensing something amiss.My hand

•••••Saint continues. "So, who is ready to break some bones?" "Break some bones?" I ask as the three of us get up."Yeah. Break some bones, they heal up, then we break them again" Saint replies with a smile."Oh, that doesn't make it sound less painful" I utter. "But yeah, let's do that"Saint smiles."How exactly are we gonna break some bones? And are we talking about our bones? Or did I miss something?" Michael asks, staring at me then back at Saint."Yeah, it's our bones. At least you guys bones. I don't need to break my bones, I've already done that. And it was painful" Saint says as he tries to push away a horrible memory. "Man, I don't want to experience breaking my bones. But if it's necessary, then yeah, let's break some bones" Michael says with nod."Yeah, if bone breaking is what we have to experience to get stronger, then yes, let's do it. Let's break some bones!" I utter with nod."Man, I wish I had this fire in you when I was a first year student. You know, determined

•••••"Mmm" she smiles. "Showtime," she whispers, a playful glint in her eye.Two figures emerge from the shadows, their eyes glowing with malevolent energy. Demon Avatars."Hey, possessed cuties," Mia says, her tone light and teasing. "The neighbors are complaining about your disturbance, and how people have been going missing whenever they pass by. So I'm here to kick you out. And by you, I mean your demons"The first Avatar, its body moving by the demon's influence, takes an attack pose. Mia's eyes sparkle with excitement as she assumes a fluid stance, her staff materializing in her grasp."Come on, big fella," she teases, "show me what you're working with."The Avatar charges, its massive fists swinging wildly. Mia dances around the attacks, her movements a blur of elegance and precision. Her staff crackles with Mana energy, leaving trails of glittering light.Mia swings swiftly, sending the Avatar crashing into a nearby shelf. Antiques shatter, and dust explodes into the air. The

I nod. "Time to face whatever Leap of Faith entails."••••••Meanwhile, in an incomplete building site. Two cars parked side by side opposite each other's direction, having two men in the driver seats, conversate."The Intel we got last time was nothing but useless. The location we got to where a heaven key is, was a decoy. You sent us on a goose chase. The boss isn't happy" The man in the black Sudan car says."The location is more protected than I expect. Tell my father I'm working on it. He should be patient" The man in the black supra Mk5 utters."The boss doesn't like to hear those kind of things. He wants results" The man in the black supra chuckles. "Okay, maybe I should just kill you, Enoch, and tell him myself"Enoch frowns."Tell him he should be patient. I'm working on it" "What about Tengen's location? We have enough men to corner him""You really think you are ready, huh? He will be at corner stone warehouse by Monday during the evening. I'll inform him about the place