Karma
She walked into the class, all of them older and taller, and she knew she could beat any of them at capturing easily after a week of learning. She wasn't cocky, it was a fact. The man - Mr. Kaplan - had seemed shocked that she had gotten the fastest time ever on the special entry exam - and had been disbelieving when she had reminded him that she hadn't actually used a Styler before; only watched them be used.
That was all she needed to know that she was going to do well here.
All of the students - about eight or so - were ogling her. Probably judging her already, writing her off. Ha. She was two years younger, but she wasn't going to let them intimidate her. No way was that happening. She would succeed, become a Top Ranger. And they would look at her in disbelief, never underestimating her again.
Of course, that wouldn't be too satisfying. It would be more so to be able to help the world and to be recognized. She wanted to be respected, recognized, and worthy of the title Top Ranger.
"As I mentioned a few days ago, we have a new student joining us from Fiore. I understand that she did exceptionally well on the entrance exam," Ms. April said.
She seemed nice enough. She had a pleasant voice and a smile that lit up the room. There was a motherly aura about her, which made the girl smile - slightly. Nobody could top her own mother, unfortunately.
The teacher continued cheerfully. "This is Kate, everyone. Please treat her as you would any other stundent, and I'm sure you'll get along!"
Not likely.
Ms. April motioned for her to sit down at the only empty desk.
Kate eyed it, slowly walked over, and hesitated. The desks were set in pairs, and her partner was a boy with large reddish hair. His eyes were a dark brown almost-black colour and were almost good-looking, but the goofy grin on his face and laidback posture reversed the atmosphere. She could have gotten seated next to anyone else, but she was stuck with this guy. He obviously wasn't studious or hardworking; he hadn't paid much attention when Ms. April had introduced her and wasn't about to change his level of listening.
It had to be karma. She didn't know what she had done, exactly, but it must have been bad for this to happen.
This would be an interesting school year.
The new girl walked into the class. She didn't seem all that spectacular to him. Her hair was a plain brown, though it was admittedly nice and bright. Her eyes, although his favourite shade of blue, were narrowed slightly and showed traces of...pride? Superiority? Sure, she was twelve to his fourteen years and they were in the same year of school, but that didn't mean that she was too special. He could easily beat her at capturing.
She looked odd when Ms. April started introducing her - not bored, but uncomfortable; especially when the teacher mentioned her marks and "getting along."
The marks intrigued Keith. He'd never had much of a chance to have a rival in this school; he had a natural talent which others lacked. He was the top student in practical tests. And he knew his stuff when it came to written papers.
...Mostly.
...Kind of.
...Not really.
But who cared? Having someone to challenge him would be fun.
When she moved to sit down, he realized that the seat next to him was the only open one. They'd be sitting together - all year, probably.
Wait...she didn't know him. She didn't know all of the things he had done that had made the others roll their eyes and grow exasperated with him easily.
Keith had never had many friends. His ego and confidence had usually gotten in the way of that. He always bragged and taunted and was a sore loser.
What if he could change that?
He could make friends with this girl.
It had to be karma. He didn't know what she had done, exactly, but it must have been good for this to happen.
This would be an interesting school year.
Yep, a double update. Hope you enjoyed!
Blazie
The Theory of Everything
