VINCENT MILES: AND THE FIST OF FIRE

CHAPTER 8:A NOBLE AND THE COUNCIL

Vincent literally slept for 2 more days, trying to relax his body. However, once he woke up, tons of school works has been given to him. His father has stayed at a nearby hotel which their Household owned. After a thorough check up on Vincent, Margarita advised Vincent that he mustn’t engage in too much physical activities since his body won’t pretty much take it and collapse immediately. She also said that there’s definitely something wrong with Vincent’s body, she just can’t say what it is because she herself doesn’t know if her guesses are correct. Margarita then gave permission to Vincent to be discharged. Vincent and Jameson thanked her and exited outside with his two children. But before he could exit, Margarita called him.

“Can I talk to you for a minute?” Margarita asked.

Jameson nodded and asked Sophia and Vincent to go outside first. Margarita then brought Jameson into a corner and there she said something that made Jameson feel worried and proud at the same time.

“Are you sure?!” asked a shocked Jameson.

“I’m not entirely sure. But that was my theories. Something is awakening inside your son’s body, and it’s going to be big,” says Margarita.

The both then heard shouting from the outside, they looked and saw Sophia and Vincent bickering and cursing at each other, Jameson sighed.

“How did you come up with that kind of theory?” Jameson asked again.

Margarita took a deep breath and sat on a near chair.

“His body is emitting heat, you felt it, right? He is releasing heat, and that is normal.” Says Margarita.

Jameson nodded as he himself felt that heat. It wasn’t a normal heat being released by a person, it is something else. It was almost like being close to fire. And another is that, when he held Vincent’s hand the other day, he felt it burning. He has no fever, but it was burning.

Even though he’s proud, he can’t erase that he is worried on what is happening to his son. The day his son was beaten, Sophia called. He quickly rushed to the Academy and canceled all of his appointments with entrepreneurs all over the world. Victor and Violet has also been called by Sophia, but since both are too busy handling their squads and cases, they won’t be able to come. The older siblings just said “Tell him when he wakes up. We’re glad you’re not dead.” That’s what they said on the phone. Vincent received that message and was glad to hear those words. Jameson arrived at the Academy with Vincent lying unconsciously on a bed and the bruises he got from that beating was still there, but all of it were being healed slowly by Vincent’s healing ability. Margarita then asked Jameson if he knew that Vincent had a rare type power, but Jameson says no. He haven’t seen his son use any kinds of power, he doesn’t even know the level of strength his son has now. What he does know is that his son has been trained by his grandfather who is a former captain of a squad and is known as a powerful hero back in his days. Surely, Vincent’s level will rise with him being the trainer, right? As Jameson can’t find an answer, he simply listened to another question that Margarita asked him.

“Do you believe in late bloomers. ” asked Margarita.

Jameson’s eyes widened. “Late bloomers? Are you saying that-”

“Hypothetically speaking, yes.” Margarita says as she cut through the words of Jameson.

” Vincent is a late bloomer? That is impossible!” asked Jameson to himself. He found it impossible since it has to be awakened at the day of their birth because that’s when the bodies of infant are being adjusted to be housed by a ability. But it is also impossible for someone to be born in a family of powerful heroes but not get his powers either. Jameson is torn between two possibilities, and he can’t tell which one is right. Jameson was about to ask Margarita a question when suddenly the shouting outside became louder, and the curses the two siblings were throwing at each other is worsening and Jameson needs to stop that fight right away. He then thanked Margarita for her time and effort on healing Vincent, but Margarita disagreed s she did not heal Vincent, Vincent healed himself. But then again, Jameson thanked her. Jameson was about to go outside when he was called by Margarita again.

“He’s changing. Be prepared for the outcome. His body is adjusting because his power, Jameson. His power is awakening.” Says Margarita.

Jameson nodded, thanked her again then went outside. He then picked up Vincent at the back of his shirt and lifted him up. Jameson then grabbed Sophia on her waist and carried her, the siblings are now being carried by their father which embarrassed them. Sophia and Vincent promised not to fight again, so their father let them go and they started to walk a corridor and headed to Vincent’s dormitory. And as soon as they reached the stairs, Vincent and Sophia begun to curse at each other again. The 3 finally reached the ground floor and as Vincent turned left, he bumped into something and Vincent immediately stumbled. He looked up and saw a bulky man wearing a hoody his can’t be seen since he also has his hood and a mask on.

The man reached out his hand to Vincent and helped him stand up. Vincent and the man stared at each other. For some reason, Vincent feels something is wrong with him and is sensing something ominous.

“Be careful next time.” Says the man with a deep voice.

Vincent realizes his mistake “Oh, yeah. I’m sorry about that.” Vincent apologized.

The man nodded and went up the stairs. Vincent scratched his buttocks and asked himself on why is he too weak, why does he feel that he’ll collapse any second now. He is supposed to be healed by now. And the plane thing just added up to his confusions. Without even realizing it, the 3 of them are now in front of the Academy gates. Jameson then suddenly hugged his son and daughter.

Jameson patted the head of Vincent “Be careful, okay? Don’t be involved in fights anymore, please don’t get me worried again.” Says Jameson then he looked at Sophia “Your brother seems to be stubborn, deal and bear with it, okay? Watch each others back.” He added then Sophia just rolled her eyes and sighed.

Jameson gave them one last smile and asked Vincent if he really is fine now and Vincent said yes. And with that, Jameson says his farewell and exited the gates and entered a car outside the campus. Sophia and Vincent then went back inside.

“You should go to your dorm and rest.” Says Sophia.

Vincent shook his head “Nah, I’m going to attend a class.” He answered then both of then headed towards their respective classes.

Right now, Vincent’s class is taking literature class and Vincent has been granted permission by their teacher to come late since he was out cold. All of the students of tenth-class were glad to see Vincent back, especially Champ, Jamie and Faye. Champ is bringing Vincent’s backpack in every class, hoping he would turn up and attend it. Now, Vincent and his class studied until the bell rang for lunch. They all went down to the cafeteria. And as all of them expected, Vincent was being laughed at on every floor he passed through. Some are taunting him saying “Weakling!” and “Pathetic Noble”. All of these mocks aren’t affecting Vincent since he is somehow used to it by now. They reached the cafeteria and the mocking got louder. Insults after insults are being thrown at Vincent, but he just laughed it off. Then he saw Champ gritting his teeth and balling his fists and getting ready to fight. Vincent then put his hand on Champ’s shoulder.

“Don’t pay attention. I don’t mind at all.” Says Vincent.

And this when Champ got confused. Vincent is being ridiculed, insulted and being cursed by all of the students and yet he doesn’t mind? And then someone yelled

“Go home! You don’t deserve to be a hero! You pathetic, weak and shameful loser! “

And that’s when Champ had enough. He stood up and wind erupted around him. But as he was about to raise his hand to attack, Vincent grabbed his wrist and dragged him back down. The students laughed again and said that Vincent knows that Champ wouldn’t stand a chance either so he dragged him down. Champ asked why did he do that, Vincent just smirked and took a bit off his steak.

“There’s no reason to fight. They only insulted me that’s all.” Says Vincent calmly and continued to eat his steak.

Why is Vincent so calm even though he us being mocked and insulted? Why is he okay with this? Champ can’t understand it. But when he is about to ask him, Vincent turned around and looked at him.

“I find no reason to fight. They didn’t hurt any of my friends, they didn’t hurt anyone. These kinds of things must be laughed off. Fighting because of revenge and anger is meaninglessness to me. So let them be. They can insult me and taint my identity. But the thing is, I know myself better than anyone so I will just laugh it off, get it?” says Vincent.

And with that line that he spat made Champ realize what kind of person Vincent is. Champ is now convinced that Vincent really is a true definition of a hero. A hero always fights with a cause in fists. They went back on eating when a group of students suddenly surrounded their table. Champ looked around and saw a blond and light skinned student who is stand behind Vincent. The student was grinning at the back of Vincent. Then the student tapped the shoulder of Vincent. He looked back and saw the student who is grinning madly at him.

“So, you must be the Miles weakling?” asked the student.

Champ stood up but Vincent dragged him back down.

“Yes, I think? “ answered Vincent.

The student and his companions laughed. Vincent knows who this is and if Champ have hit him nothing good will come after.

“Emanuel Gold. Youngest son of the Gold Household, pleased to meet you.” Introduced Emanuel.

Vincent knew it. If he had not stopped Champ frim attacking this guy, Champ will be kicked out of this school immediately. The Gold Household is the top Household, the richest among the richest and the most influential one. Their Household has brought a lot of donations in this Academy so fighting him would be difficult.

“Vincent Mi-“

“I do not need an introduction from a weak being. “says Emanuel then his companions laughed.

So, with that Vincent went back on eating.

Emanuel slapped the back of Vincent’s head. “See you, weakling.” He says then laughed and walked away.

Champ asked if Vincent is going to let that pass, and he said yes and went back to eating. Sophia was stopping herself from punching that Gold brat earlier, she was too pissed and was also affected by the insults the students are throwing at Vincent since he is her brother and siblings somehow feels what the other is feeling. But since they promised their father, she stopped herself and let Vincent handle the situation. But she didn’t expect Vincent to handle it handle it calmly.

And at the same time, a group of shady students have gathered around a circular table. The tension in the room is high and gloomy as they sat around the table in a dimly lit room. All of a sudden, a man stood up. He has a neat blond hair and light skin. He stood up and walked around the room.

“Times are changing. That guy is creating waves inside the Academy. He may be defeated last time, but that doesn’t change the possibility that he will someday challenge us.” Says the man as he circled the room.

The girl on the left covered his mouth and laughed slightly.

“Hilarious. He’s not even a match against the strongest student. How can he possibly challenge us?” she asked.

All of the people inside the room begun to laugh and agreed with the girl. The man who is circling the room smirked.

“Let’s wait and you’ll see. He is a imminent threat to us. Not just him, but there’s also another one. We must extinguish these two, especially him,” says the man as a holographic monitor appeared and showed Vincent’s picture and another man.

“As this school’s Student Council. We must exterminate these two to gain our desired goal.” Says the man.

He then took a deep “I William Gold, President of the Student Council now initiate the extermination of these two! Extinguish their fire before it grows. Take them down, especially that guy.” Says the man and pointed his finger at the picture of Vincent.

The people around the room suddenly started banging the table and agreed to the President’s plan.

The President grinned “Gather the men, this is going to be a long fight.” He ordered.

And on the other hand, Vincent is calmly enduring the insults being thrown at him without knowing that another threat is yet to come.