A/N: Wow! I got a lot of reads and reviews! THANK YOU SO MUCH3

This chapter will probably be short, but chapter 3 will make up for it. Same warnings as last chapter.

(This story will contain NessCas, ClausTen, maybe more. Don't like; don't read. It's simple.)

*also includes OCs; read my profile for descriptions*

Chapter Two: The Secret Is Out

Ness' POV

It was Wednesday afternoon, which only meant one thing: baseball practice. I grabbed my equipment and headed to the field, thankful it was within walking distance.

As I approached the field, I couldn't help but overhear the voices of some girls talking. The voices were definitely familiar, but I just couldn't place the names. I froze, as to not be noticed, and tried to listen more.

"..invite to the party on Saturday?" inquired the first female's voice.

"I don't know, but how about the new kid and his friends?" another voice answered.

Could they be talking about Ninten? And Claus, Lucas, and me?

"Sounds good. I doubt Dani will really care who comes as long as Lana's there."

Dani. I knew that name—they were one of the less-popular kids, like me, but still admired. Lana was their best friend, and the two were never seen apart.

"Oh crap, it's already four. I gotta go," the first voice said, followed by the crunching of footsteps.

Party? The conversation rang throughout my head as I walked the remaining distance to the baseball field. Almost everyone else on the team was already here.

. . .

Why was it so hot today? My baseball uniform clung to the exuberant sweat coating every possible inch of my skin. Even my hair was soaked with perspiration, through my cap!

Breathing in a faster manner than usual, I started to walk home only to be stopped by a familiar smiling face.

"Great job, Ness!" I felt my cheeks heat slightly more than sports could have caused at the blond's comment. It wasn't unusual for anyone to visit our practices, but it was always a nice surprise to see my best friend.

"Heh, thanks, Luke," I responded, still breathing rather heavily. He took my hand in his, not minding the sweat from today's weather. I smiled a little more as the blond and I walked like this until we had to part our separate ways.

Lucas' POV

I never thought of myself as 'unique'. I never thought of myself as 'remarkable', 'special', or anything out-of-the-ordinary. I considered myself average at—well, everything.

Mom used to always tell me how special I was. I tried to believe it, but there was always a little doubt. I was just the "crybaby". Everyone in Tazmily knew me by that name.

As I grew up, things changed. Mom passed. Claus left. Dad was never the same. I had to take care of myself.

Even when I discovered my PSI abilities, I didn't think I was special. It was just another quirk. Even when Dad and I found Claus and I healed him, I didn't feel special.

I never had some special talent. Ness is outstanding at baseball. Claus knew PK Love before I knew what PSI powers were. I always supposed I was alright at painting, but that's it.

I consider myself an observer. Even though I now know I'm unique, I like to observe others. What makes them unique?

Claus constantly tells me I overthink everything.

"But Claus, since when did analyzing things become a problem?" I retorted.

"Since you keep zoning out to think about who-knows-what!" he snickered.

Good point.

I finally came back to my senses to realize I was at home, in my room. Last I remember, I went to see Ness. I had no recollection of my journey home.

I let out an audible sigh. I was exhausted, and the pile of unfinished homework on my desk stared at me menacingly. I suppose I'll have to finish it sooner or later….

Claus' POV

"Dude, you're kidding." I knew Ninten was lying. Come on, everyone had played Mario Kart.

"I'm dead serious! I've never played a Mario Kart game in my life!" I laughed in response. I was glad I invited Ninten over; this dork needed a lesson in gaming.

I placed the controller in his hands and turned on the console.

"This button accelerates," I pointed to the 'A' button, "and this button is for power-ups," I pointed to the up arrow on the D-Pad.

The brunette nodded. He quickly set down the controller, removed his cap, and placed it on the coffee table in front of the television.

I couldn't help but stare as he combed through his locks with his fingertips.

. . .

"You..won?" My jaw dropped in surprise as the boy sitting next to me let out a small victory noise.

"Take that, redhead," Ninten commented, smirking.

"Beginner's luck."

"You just can't stand that I'm better than you."

"You wish."

We both fell into a fit of friendly laughter before playing another round, which Ninten also won. Asshole.

Ninten's POV

"Uh, hey, Claus?" I questioned after claiming first place in yet another grand prix. "Can I ask you something?"

"'Course, Ninten." He put down his controller and gave me his full attention.

"Why.. er, I don't know how to put this, but.." I took a deep breath. "Your arm is metal."

Claus just laughed. "I know, Silly. Would you believe that I'm part robot?"

Robot? "Wait, but wouldn't you short out? Or rust?"

"It doesn't function the same as metal. It's a waterproof material used on chimeras and stuff." I tilted my head acutely to the foreign word. "But the fact that you can see it means you use PSI."

"Um, yes? Do you?"

Instead of a verbal answer, Claus used his human hand to emit blue shapes in the air before us. "PK Love," he whispered. I could only stare in awe.

Mustering up a small amount of courage, I grabbed his metal hand. It felt slightly cool to the touch, but not by any means uncomfortable. After entwining our fingers in a friendly gesture, I smiled up at Claus, and he returned the expression.

A/N: I hope the small pinch of fluffiness makes up for the short length. I'll have the next chapter up soon, guys! PK Love to my readers & reviewers!

Answer to a question by kumatora: I really don't know about the Oreo thing, honestly! I've always had a headcanon that Ninten really loves food, so I just went with others' headcanons about him especially loving Oreos. Hope you don't mind :)

Also, I fixed my spelling errors in the last chapter! I edited some other areas, so it would flow more nicely, too. Ugh, I wrote it really late at night, and I am by no means a night owl (I'm an early riser and sleeper). Not my best work.