"Even though you don't have an ability, you will still have to go through the tests so that your power level will be accessed," The female instructor said to Ryan and then pressed the button she had initially pressed.
The bright light engulfed the five of them, causing them to close their eyes and when they reopened them again, they were surprised to see themselves in a grass field."This is where your tests will be taking place," she announced and pointed at the barrier that was some miles away from where they were standing. "Your targets will come out from there, hit as many as you can without getting hit by any of them!"Just as she finished instructing them, black ball-like objects began to emerge from the barrier."You are first, so begin!" The instructor, of course, said to Ryan who nodded in reply and walked further to the center of the land.'So I'll just hit as many as I can.' Ryan thought as he waited for the targets to start coming at him.Soon, he got into the action by hitting the ball-like objects with his fists and trying his best not to get hit by any of them.It was taking quite a while and momentarily, the speed of the targets increased, making it difficult for him to dodge the attacks. He didn't want to fail just yet and so he had to put in more of his best and continue dodging.Running around the whole place would eventually wear anyone down and so it was for Ryan. He could not keep up with the speed, especially when it increased the third time. Just as he speculated, he got hit by one of the targets, signaling the end of that test. He was breathing heavily but that didn't concern the female instructor."Your next test is punching this mechanical drum, now go for it!" She instructed.He was quite stunned and curious about how the female instructor was able to make things appear and disappear. This large mechanical drum wasn't there initially, and as such, he was interested in knowing what ability the lady has.He headed to the mechanical drum and got prepared to punch it as instructed. After stretching his arm, he got ready and then punched the drum with all the strength within him.On the surface of the drum displayed the number ten.He turned afterward to see the look on the instructor's face and just as he thought, she was looking at him in disappointment. But what could he do? He sighed and walked back to where he was standing before."Agility 10, strength 10. Ryan White, your ability-power level is 2 which means you are a level 2 ability user!" The instructor announced and then noted it down on her tablet. Once she finished writing it, the number 2 appeared on his wrist."Thank you," Ryan mumbled to the instructor and then backed away from there.The next to be called was Rina.She walked forward confidently without sparing anyone a glance. She stood in the center of the field, waiting for the test to begin.Five random targets appeared across the land, she quickly formed an ice spear and tossed it at the first near target, hitting it dead on. She repeated it four more times at an incredible speed."So hers is an ice ability," Ryan noted as he stared at her interestingly.For the next test, Rina was even more outstanding. She began to gather ice in both of her palms and then after a minute of gathering her power, a huge ice pillar shot out from her hands and hit the center of the mechanical drum. It rang louder than it had before and the numbers kept going up until it eventually reached 30."Wow! No wonder she had the guts to play me dirty," Taylor noted with a thoughtful expression on his face.Ryan immediately realized that it was a good thing the both of them didn't fight, otherwise, Taylor would have ended up becoming dead meat."That's an impressive action," the female instructor praised Rina for her efforts and then noted it down on her tablet, as she noted it down, a number appeared on Rina's wrist. "You are among the first five students to be a level 5 ability user in the whole school. Congratulations!"Rina beamed and walked back to her spot."How was my performance?" She whispered next to Ryan.'You did well," He replied with a warm smile that made her blush.The next person to be called was Eve.Just like Rina, Eve confidently marched to the center of the field and stood. She stretched out her hand and a long spear appeared in it.The moment five targets appeared, she threw the spear at them. Everyone had their attention on her, they wanted to see how she was going to deal with the five targets at once.She on the other hand had her attention solely on the spear. Right before everyone's eyes, the spear suddenly split up into five, and each of them went straight to their own target."Oh, mine! How the hell did she do that?" Taylor gasped with interest. "What is it called again?... Telekinesis, I see..." He replied to himself and then beamed.On the next test, she went ahead and did what Rina did. She sent her spear to the mechanical drum and it hit it, causing a loud noise to be heard. The numbers kept going up until they eventually got to number 20."Impressive as well, level 4 ability user. That is a good result," the instructor said after she was done noting the result on her tablet.Eve did not react, it was as though it didn't matter to her, or maybe she wasn't happy with the result. She marched back to where she was standing and stood beside her brother who whispered some words to her as if encouraging her or something."Taylor, you are next!" The instructor called."Wish me luck, bro!" Taylor whispered to Ryan before heading to the center of the field. There he stood, waiting for the test to begin.The five targets appeared before him and he got into a stance.Others may not be curious about him but Ryan was. He seemed very much curious about what ability this playful yet strange boy had.Flamy particles began to gather around his palms and after some minutes, a large flame arrow was soon formed. He stretched out his hand and a bow appeared on it.The bow didn't look all that impressive but it was eye-catching. The body of the bow was made of some beast skin and it looked extremely powerful, at least, one would know from the aura it was emitting.He placed the large arrow in between his bow and aimed it at his targets. In the next second, the arrow was seen flying at an extremely high speed toward those targets. The arrow hit the first one and as expected of it, it was supposed to hit the other targets but it didn't hit them. But suddenly, the remaining four targets soon began to disappear until none was left."Hmmph! The boy has got some skills," Rina could not help but note. She never thought that the boy who seemed like a pervert would actually be skillful this way. "The fire ability looks pretty nice, no lie.""Sure." Ryan couldn't agree less with Rina. Each of them was impressive in their way, well except for him. He seemed not lucky as they were.Taylor moved to the next test, he made the same arrow and sent it toward the mechanical drum. The arrow hit the drum hard, so much that an ear-piercing sound was made out of it. The number on it kept going high until it eventually reached the number 60."That's great!" The female instructor clapped happily. "You are the first student to become a level 6 ability user in this school, this is awesome!" She beamed and noted down the result on her tablet.Taylor smiled widely and then walked back to where he was standing before. He nudged Ryan on the arm and winked at him."How was I?" He asked him."Not bad," He replied flatly."Not bad? Hmm... are you jealous or something?" Taylor could not help but ask and laugh slightly at the end."Jealous my ass!" Ryan mumbled and looked away. He wasn't in any way jealous as Taylor had claimed but inwardly, he could not hide the fact that he was impressed with his power.It was the last person's turn and so he sighed and looked ahead, he was also eager to know how good this cold-faced male twin was.Elvis walked directly to the center of the field and got ready for his test.He had the earth ability and so the moment those targets popped out, he stormed his foot on the ground and created spikes of rocks, and shut them towards the targets. Although he wasn't all that impressive like the others, he was certainly better than Ryan.He quickly moved to his next test and then stormed his foot on the ground again. A large rock rose into the air and aimed directly at the mechanical drum.*Boom*A loud noise resounded in the field at the impact.Surprisingly, the drum didn't break as expected of it."Impressive, you're overall score is 50. You are also a level 5 ability user!"After the test was over, the female instructor guided us back to the school while the other students went up for their test.The twins parted ways while Rina, Ryan, and Taylor stayed together."Hey, how about you move into my dorm? I'm sure you don't like staying at home," Taylor suddenly said to Ryan.As if he didn't hear what the boy said, Ryan turned around and gave him a 'what did you just say' look.Taylor understood the meaning behind those eyes and so he chuckled before replying. "Well, I'm certain that you aren't living fine wherever you are. Instead of having to wake up to meet the same ugly faces every moment, how about you pack your stuff and come live with me in the dorm? It's better than staying in a cold house, am I not right?"Yes, he was right but how is he so much aware of the situation in his home? This question was something that troubled Ryan."How are you certain that I'm not living happily at home?" He asked with brows knitted in inquisitiveness."Do you suspect me or something?" Taylor asked back with a sly smile. "Of course, you are now on the top news in the whole school. Who doesn't know about your ordeals with your step-family, huh? It's everywhere
"Wish me luck, bro!" Taylor whispered to me before heading to the center of the field. There he stood, waiting for the test to begin.The five targets appeared before him and he got into a stance.Others may not be curious about him but I was. I was very much curious about what ability this playful yet strange boy had.Flamy particles began to gather around his palms and after some minutes, a large flame arrow was soon formed. He stretched out his hand and a bow appeared on it.The bow didn't look all that impressive but it was eye-catching. The body of the bow was made of some beast skin and it looked extremely powerful, at least, one would know from the aura it was emitting.He placed the large arrow in between his bow and aimed it at his targets. In the next second, the arrow was seen flying at an extremely high speed toward those targets. The arrow hit the first one and as expected of it, it was supposed to hit the other targets but it didn't hit them. But suddenly, the remaining
As if I didn't hear what the pale-looking boy said, I turned around and gave him a 'what did you just say' look.Taylor understood the meaning behind those eyes and so he chuckled before replying. "Well, I'm certain that you aren't living well wherever you are. Instead of having to wake up to meet the same ugly faces every moment, how about you pack your stuff and come live with me in the dorm? It's better than staying in a cold house, am I not right?"Yes, he was right but how is he so much aware of the situation in his home? This question was something that troubled me."How are you certain that I'm not living happily at home?" I asked with brows knitted in inquisitiveness."Do you suspect me or something?" Taylor asked back with a sly smile. "Of course, you are now a little star in the whole school. Who doesn't know about your ordeals with your step-family, huh? It's everywhere and I happen to hear them the moment I came to this school.""Hmm..." I sighed quietly. I was still not
"Is my face damaged?" I asked Taylor after Alex and his lackeys had left."Not that much but you'll need to get it treated," Taylor replied while checking my face.The old Ryan was more good-looking than me, at least, he had long white hair that fell behind his face, a pointed nose, and a chiseled jaw. He had the features of a sixteen years old boy, unlike me who looked like a fourteen years old kid suffering from a disease.This God-given face will I tend with care and not let it get damaged by anyone, not even during fights."Then what are we waiting for?" I asked as I stood up. "Let's go to the school clinic and get my face treated immediately."Rina wanted to follow us but I disagreed."It's best if you go your own way now, we have nothing in common, please." After saying this to her, I left with Taylor."Do you think it's the best choice?" Taylor asked me after we might have left the canteen.At this point, I didn't care to know if it was the best choice or not. If she continued
After the surprise test, the school closed for the day.Heaven knew how exhausted I was by that time, the test was something I did not expect to be brain-cracking. I had written what I think is right and now, I'm relying on my luck to pass it.I met up with Taylor and we briefly talked about the moving-in of a thing. Tomorrow is going to be a weekend and so I'll have to move in tomorrow. After talking with him, I left him and headed home.Upon arrival, I saw the mother and son duo waiting for me in the sitting room. The moment the lady saw me, she stood up and blocked my way."What are you still doing here? I thought Alex told you to leave this house for good?" She asked while eyeing me like I was some pest... Or maybe I am actually."He did, but am I supposed to leave empty-handed?" I asked her and rolled my eyes at her.Just as I expected, she got more infuriated, "You son of a bitch!" She yelled and rushed to slap me.Calling Ryan's mother a bitch was like calling mine a bitch. How
"Argh!" I groaned as I opened my eyes. Looking around, I was in my room and on the floor. "Huh? How did I end up sleeping on the floor?" I asked myself in surprise. Surprisingly, I could not remember anything from last night. How and why I ended up sleeping on the floor."It's 6 am already," I mumbled and decided to get up.I took off my clothes and went to take my bath. I could not wait to leave the house once and for all.After dressing and all that, I carried my bags and left my room. They were still sleeping and so by the time they'll be awake, they won't see me in the house. With a sigh of relief, I opened the door and walked out of it.Getting outside, I was surprised to see Taylor waiting for me by the side of the gate. The moment he saw me, he smiled and rushed over."I thought you would not come out again," he said with a smile."Why wouldn't I?" I asked back and he replied with a shrug. "Let's just go," I said to him and began to walk.He helped me with one of my bags and
Entering inside, I was quite fascinated with the view.It was thrice the size of a normal dorm back in my previous world. The bed was large enough to fit more than two people, and the room itself was decorated with blue curtains and some family photos. In these photos were six individuals — The older man and woman, a young man and a lady by his side, and then Taylor and a little girl by his side. "They are my family," he replied to my curiousness. "My father and mother, big brother and sister and that's me and my little sister.""You've got a wonderful family," I said to him, earning a smile from him.I noticed something about the rest of his family members except for him."Their hair is a mixture of red and white but why is yours just red?" I asked him. Instead of replying to me, he smiled and walked into one of the smaller rooms there. His silence meant that he didn't want to tell me anything and so I had to respect his decision, not minding whatever reasons he may have.I helped th
"Ah, goddam it!" I groaned while holding my stomach. I was standing by the door and waiting for the two boys to be done changing clothes. It was already past twelve and we were yet to have our breakfast. I get it if maybe Taylor isn't the food type and if probably, Ray doesn't want to eat because of what happened earlier but that doesn't mean we can't go to the canteen... I am damn hungry! The last time I ate was at the canteen yesterday, I had nothing for dinner and so it is expected of me to be hungry. These two boys didn't want to go out initially but after pleading for minutes they decided to follow me, but even at that, they were still dragging their feet. "Can you two be fast? Please, ah!" I yelled impatiently at them. I could not get a hold of myself, I have never felt this hungry before, it was as if I haven't had anything to eat for days or possibly weeks."Sorry for keeping you waiting," Ray replied as he approached me.I glanced at him and then nodded, it was not him t