There was a time that I clung so desperately to hope. At the time, I was never that prone to be skeptical. But if you lived the way that I had, then we'll be able to see each other eye to eye. To others, hope is a blessing, a way to see the future in rose tinted lens. To me, its a toxin. A way to break my already shattered heart.How did I, a 13-year-old boy, became like this you might ask? Quite nosy huh? Well, I will oblige to your wish.10 years ago, I was the first born son of a prominent family, destined to live a life with a golden spoon, given the best education, wore the best tailor made clothes, and become a well-mannered and dignified member of society.Well, give emphasis on the WAS. Because that was it: I was, the first born son. My only recollection from my parents were only two instances. The first, was their promise to come back for me when I was 3 years old.I could still remember them, black trench coats, umbrellas, blond hair tucked away in large hats and bowler caps
"This has to be a prank, right?" I asked as we read the invitation. I mean, sure Kaiser is known to be ruthless, but I never anticipated him to do something so drastic."Sadly, Marc is not fond of pranks, in fact. He never makes one, sure he can tease, but not in this scale." Mrs. Noan said."That's true, Marc's too serious to make jokes like this. And remember something Diego. Marc and Kaiser aren't on the best of terms." Vann notes.True, but Marc not pranking? What kind of person is he?"So Kaiser is making his move." Sir Auron said gravely. "This is sooner than expected.""And who do we all blame for the delays?" I snapped and Vann shoots me a venomous look."Diego that's enough. Is there anything else I you would say?" Ms. Emma asked, trying to dissipate the incoming arguement."About that. I would ask for someone to watch Marc for us... But..." Mrs. Noan asked."No need. Marc's attending a special class. Free of charge of course." Mr. Auron said and me, Seth, and Vann looked sur
4 weeks have passed since the Simulation Tests.The days in class were dull and completely... devoid of excitement, we weren't allowed to take on missions because Miss Emma found out about Eula helping Theo out in the final test. So, as a team, we were placed under probation.Our class today was with Mr. Icarus, our new topography and history professor. He had a droning voice, and half of the class will fall asleep in just 10 minutes. I was drifting away in memories because the class was dull. Brave and foolish considering I was in front of the teacher, but the topic... was all about the Land of Senzaku. So naturally, I zoned out. But not to a pleasing memory:'Remember, in this household, trust nothing but your strength.'The sound of wooden swords clashing against each other, the screams of pain. The agonizing pleas of mercy, and the ever distant yet ever present thunderstorm that shines above us. The shade of the violet gardens that made me fear the outside, and the tumultuous voic
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.That's the sound that woke me up from the darkness that shorud my eyes. The blurry gaze I made was so annoying, I instinctively tried to grab my glasses, only to feel that I couldn't move them. Then I see fog, then realized I was wearing an oxygen mask and realized I was in a hospital.'Holy shit is he awake?' Vann's thoughts was playing in my mind. Why is he here, and... Did I sleep that long?"Get Doc! Hurry Vann!!" This time it was Seth, he sounded so frantic. And it was actually his voice that spoke.A few minutes later, a forceful hand began to open my eye lids and flashed a light directly at my cornea."Hey, you alive yet or something?" The familiar sadistic tone of Doctor Belforma made my eye twitch."He's awake. Though he is still weak, given that the impact made him lose consciosness and the fact a blunt object struck his head." Doc said nonchalantly. And that made me annoyed."Is he going to be all right though?" Vann asked, and this is the first time I hea
Blake Anthony Mathis.I once read that he was a powerful pyromancer and practitioner of lost martial arts. Guess the resource material wasn't exaggerated.Blake's attacks were fluid, dangerous, and extremely precise. His flames were all burning azure, mesmerizing flames scattered like petals in a summer breeze; elegant, but deadly.I had a hard time fighting the guy, aside from his flames, he was a practitioner in close quarter combats. His fists connected with my face everytime I tried to levitate an object off the ground, or he would break my focus by blasting a wave of heat and fire."Get serious with me Noan." Blake shouted as I blocked his fist encased in flames with my ability. Eventhough I didn't make contact with it, it was still burning and damaging my hands. "Or is your resolve to avenge Elios that weak?"That hit a nerve..."Screw it." I snarled and tossed Blake aside with my psychokinesis, the sky blue energy wrapped around his body prevented him from being too hurt from t
6:45 pm... I got to the gym 15 minutes too early. The Alley Ring, despite its crude name, it lives up to its reputation as a perfect training ground for underdogs. Still... Vann was making a weird face when I accepted the invite. Still I entered the building, and was immediately greeted by a blast of red lightning. Fortunately, it missed me by an inch, but it did frazzled my hair a bit. The person who shot that blast was wearing a black sleeveless training gear. His golden hair was cut in a pixie style, and his crimson eyes crackled with energy. He looked like he was in his mid-20's. "Woah, sorry about that! I guess the barrier was turned off!" He said with an apologetic grin. Why does he look familiar? "It's alright. I should be the one to say sorry, coming in 15 minutes early is a wee bit much ain't it?" I shook my head and he extends his hand for me to shake. "I'm er... Seth. Yeah, Seth. Nice to meet you." He said. 'Almost gave away my real name.' His mind said, he must be rea
"So in other words you want me to make Elios hate me?"I tried my best not to shout but this is about Elios' future. Why is he handing me the future of my little brother to me? And Elios always dreamed to study in Lupus Alma, are they just telling me to make my brother quit his dream?!"Marc, I know this is a tall order. But think of it as a way to protect your brother." Doctor Belforma tried to convince me."I don't want to hurt my brother's feelings. This isn't fair. Not to me, and certainely not to him!" I said flatly."Marc...""Don't make me do this." I walked out towards the balcony, the setting sun was dreary and the clouds were moving slowly. So this is what it means to be sad. Time seems to slow down and the day just wouldn't end.Then I sensed someone approach from behind, it was Doctor Belforma. Looking all haggard and pensive with my mood.He didn't say a word but instead, he offered a stick of cigarette."I don't smoke Doc." I said pensievely."Don't worry, it doesn't hav
'Hey... it's your boy, Impulse. Are you sure attacking the student council is the best course of action?' You know it's bad when your own impulsivity is questioning your actions. But I said to myself; consequences be damned, I didn't do anything, yet why did Elios became like that? Anger flooded my senses, all I could think of was getting revenge. And those who hide Kaiser from me, will suffer my wrath. The student council members were gasping for air as I levitated them from their feet, sky blue energy enveloped their necks and mouths. "Where is he? Where is that Son of a Bitch?!" I shouted and sent a pulse of energy, their eyes were overtaken by the same energy as the ones that is strangling them. The voices from their heads are rushing towards me like a flood, all of them are saying the same thing: 'He's insane!' 'This guy's got a death wish.' "Maybe you need more persuasion." I said and released another pulse of energy, some of them were now having bloody nostrils, while ot
That afternoon, when Blake warned me of Kaiser's threat, it really was happening in real time.The Class-A students were vicious, at one time at lunch, they trampled on my foot and didn't even apologized. They cut in line as if I was invisible to them. Worse of all... They ganged up on me.Three kids, (I didn't even want to name them) loaded on their Geokinesis on me, splattering me with sand, mud, and hard stones. Next, the daughter of the Bevel family threw knives at my direction, and she even told me I was getting in the way of her target practice.Then finally, at Physical Education, every single person either brushed their elbows, knees, and kicks my ribs, my thighs, my gut, and my shin.'This... god damn president.' I held it in. I can't let this get to me. Kaiser told me that if I step out of line... I'll be in something worse.I got home all sore and battered. But not before getting black tea. I needed the extra drink if I want to relax a bit. Under the night sky of Clandesca,
Kaiser Ysvelt Daymore. A name that strikes fear to the whole student body. Firstly, his persuasion. Politics, debates, and even contract negotiations. He has it playing carefully and uncontestably at his fingertips. Next, his martial prowess, he's held the position of student council president for 4 years now, and not once did he lose to a fight, whether in words or by fists.And lastly, and the most dangerous, is his ability. While most of House Daymore had light-based abilities, like Lady Emma said, Kaiser deviated from his family line, and instead gained his ability to mimic abilities. With that ability, he became the most versatile ability user, and as such, the most dangerous opponent.Now that dangerous person, was using Theo's ability to root me in place. What did I get into this time?He sat down, and moved the untouched chocolate drink Theo ordered, he was smiling, but underneath that smile was unmistakble vehemence and revulsion. The signs of an elitist. And a sign that I wa