I rewrote this because it seemed to rapid and I didn't like it that much. Please, do enjoy!

Chapter two

Rivalry

It was just past two and lunch has ended about an hour ago. Now, the last class for the day was Gym, so everyone in the freshman class headed towards the gym to get some exercise, much to Luana and Laurein's disappointment.

"Look at it this way: we can show everyone up because we're faster, stronger and much more… uhm…"

Luana stopped her talking, and walking, standing in the middle of the hallway thinking.

"Much more… what?" Laurein asked.

"Uhm… I don't know!"

Laurein smiled and shook her head as Luana scratched the back of her head.

"Come on, we're going to be late," Laurein said as she took her sister's arm and dragged her down the hallway.

The Academy Gym looked just like any other school gym, but it was much cleaner, fresher and less spacious. Just right outside was a very large area built for all kinds of sport: tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball and even a large swimming pool and athletic track.

The sisters reached their destination and joined the rest of the group who were all waiting for their instructor to come. A woman came through the large wooden doors, dressed in what seemed to be clothes for volleyball with a whistle hanging around her neck. She walked right up to the students, all dressed in white and blue, put her hands behind her back and addressed them in a high, yet sweet and gentle, voice.

"Welcome to Gym, everyone! I'm Professor Fontaine and I'll be your instructor. Today, I think it'll be something you all will enjoy and I hope you do, because it's the last time that it'll be happening. Today, we'll be playing dodge ball."

Cheers rang through the large room at those words and Miss Fontaine continued.

"I want you to separate into two teams, each with an equal amount of boys and girls. After that, you'll move to opposite sides and the battle can begin!"

The group separated and each team was quickly formed. All Slifers joined ranks with a few Ra's, and the Obelisks also had a few Ra's. One girl, however, asked not to join and took a seat on the brown bench behind Miss Fontaine, her blonde hair tied neatly into a ponytail. Luana and Laurein took front, each with a red rubber ball in hand.

"Alright! On my whistle, you can each begin to attack another, but please don't wreck anything. Is everyone ready?" Miss Fontaine asked, checking for each team.

Both teams nodded and she blew the whistle. Balls went flying through the air like bullets and students were dodging as much as they could before being hit. Luana caught ball after ball and threw each one right back, with instructions from her lovely sister.

Laurein caught another ball and threw it, but it didn't travel very far. In fact, it fell before her feet.

"Laura, on the next ball, pretend that your target is insulting your fantasy…" Luana advised, throwing back another ball.

Laurein caught another ball and smirked. Her eyes were filled with the determination to execute punishment and she was going to do it. She pulled her arm back, didn't even bother to take aim, and let loose the ball.

Screams were heard and Miss Fontaine blew her whistle, stopping the game. She stepped forward to see what all the commotion could possibly be about when she saw it: a deep dent in the beige wall, the ball still attached to it, smoking.

Murmurs broke out and Laurein hung her head while pretending that she knew nothing about it.

"It just came out of nowhere…"

"I didn't even hear it!"

"I wonder who threw that…"

"I'd hate to be that person's target during the next game, that's for sure."

Miss Fontaine stepped forward and examined the wall before turning back to the students.

"Which one of you threw this?"

Eyes locked with eyes as each student tried to answer the question, expecting someone to answer it.

"I did, Professor, it was my ball,"

Gasps followed and everyone turned to locate the voice that admitted it. Laurein was standing to one side, her head low and fidgeting with her fingers.

"I'm really sorry, I just couldn't help it. I'll pay for it, I promise I will,"

With that, Laurein walked off and took a seat next to the blonde girl. Miss Fontaine gave a small smile and motioned everyone to start again.

"You've got a good arm, Laurein," Miss Fontaine commented, "But perhaps you should work on the strength a little."

Laurein smiled and watched the game. It didn't take long for a rivalry to start between Luana and an Obelisk, though it did start quite suddenly. Ciara, the Obelisk, was the best freshman and had the looks to go with it. Her blonde hair was beautifully curled and she had beautiful green eyes, like emeralds. The fight itself became a war when Luana yelled: "This is for my love, Jaden Yuki!"

Silence took over the loud crowd and Jaden was standing transfixed, still as a statue and pale as a ghost.

"You're wrong," Ciara said, her voice sounding dominant, "He's mine! He's the best, though not better than me, and the best deserve to have the best!"

The two shot daggers at each other before Miss Fontaine made an announcement.

"Since you're both so eager, let's make it work. You two will go head to head and the first person who is hit, is out."

More silence followed and a friend of Jaden's stepped forward to talk to him.

"Wow, Jay, I wish I could be you right now," he said in a soft voice.

Cheers suddenly echoed in the gym as the crowd registered what just happened. Ciara and Luana nodded and the students filled the seats as Miss Fontaine prepared to be the referee. The boy pushed Jaden to a seat nearby and sat down. It was then that an idea hit Laurein.

She stood up and walked next to Miss Fontaine and pretended to hold a microphone to her mouth.

"What an event this will be! An Obelisk versus a Slifer, a match for the record books!"

"It sure will!"

Laurein looked next to her to find the same boy next to her with a really big smile. His overgrown turquoise hair made his head look much bigger and he had round spectacles on his nose.

"Well, let's introduce ourselves! I'm Laurein Moyi!"
"And I'm Syrus Truesdale! We'll be your hosts for this match."

"So, without further ado, let the battle begin!"

Both Luana and Ciara took shots at the same time and both dodged. Both were battling for Jaden's love and were determined to get it.

"They're tied so far and none seems willing to give up," Syrus commented and Laurein nodded.

"I completely agree, Syrus," Laurein added. "This match will never be forgotten."

Luana took aim and threw the ball with all the strength she could, but the ball slipped and went in the wrong direction, heading for the crowed. All that was heard was a loud bang and someone yelling.

All attention immediately diverted to the person injured and Ciara yelled that it was a foul. Jaden was on the floor, clutching his nose as it bled through his fingers. Luana rushed over and started apologizing while Ciara was throwing a tantrum, the blonde girl still sitting to one side and uninterested in the events around her.

Syrus ran out as he accompanied Jaden to the hospital wing and Ciara was ready to burst.

"You should pay more attention to your aim," she snapped and Luana turned her attention to Ciara.

"What? You wanna settle this another way where you might actually stand a chance against me?"

"You hurt the person I love and you will suffer for it! Luana, I challenge you to a duel!"

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