AN: First of all, I know a lot of you are unhappy about how I've portrayed Theo. I could just say 'tough luck, it's my story and I'll write it how I want,' but I'm not going to do that. Well, at least not completely. Some of you are a bit worried/upset that Theo is losing his "evilness." He's not. I'm just trying to show you the conditions that make him who he is. There is a reason for everything. A wise writer told me that once (well, actually he told me that a million times, but once sounds better!). You may not agree with the way I've taken Theo, but his character will develop more later on and I think you will be satisfied by it. For now, please leave all flames elsewhere as they tend to discourage me.
Now for something a bit different, I would like to both thank and welcome Empathize and all of my other new readers. If you've been with me almost the whole way, and even greater thanks goes out to you! You have no idea how much your contribution has helped me become a better writer and has fueled my love of writing. When I can get feedback, it's easier to write and is more enjoyable. FF-Rules, I would like to apologize to you. The correction I thought you were mention was not the one you had in mind. I was looking at the dialogue, not the description. The error has been noted and corrected. Thank you for finding my stupidity when it seems I cannot. My friend appreciates your thanks and thanks you for your thanks. Sounds like a weird sentence, doesn't it?
Oh yeah, I'm ungrounded! That means more updates! Well, I'll make you wait no longer! As always, read, review, and enjoy!
"How much longer do we have to sit here?" Odd complained, slouching in his chair.
"Who knows," Jeremy said absentmindedly, the keys of his laptops clicking quietly as he typed. With a sigh, Odd went back to half-listening to the principal drone on about the numerous rewards of attending Kadics.
"And now, for the first time in the history of Kadics, I am proud to announce the establishment of the week long Camp HOPE." This elicited a cheer from the entire assembly, for a week away from the too familiar halls of Kadics was a rare treat.
"Camp HOPE was designed by our very own teachers, along with a board of advanced educators, to challenge you mentally and physically while stimulating you socially and creatively," the principal continued, attempting to speak over the tumult, "Because of this, we named the camp HOPE as an acronym for Hastening Onward to Personal Excellence. We will be leaving Monday morning - this gives you one week to prepare. Lists of items you will need to bring will be available in the office and will be distributed as you leave. Thank you."
"Wow, a whole week away from school... it's going to be great!" Odd said excitedly, "We should call Ulrich and Yumi so they can start getting ready too!"
"You call them, I have to go talk to Aelita," Jeremy said absentmindedly, "We have to figure out how to take care of X.A.N.A. attacks while we're gone."
"Oh yeah," Odd said, slightly subdued, "I hadn't thought about that. You plan with Aelita and I'll see what Ulrich and Yumi think." At Jeremy's nod, the two blond boys separated, both grabbing information sheets on their way out.
AN: I know, I know, it was a very short chapter! It was mainly a transition and was used to introduce the camp. No spoiler this time. Apparently some reviewers think my spoilers ruin the story. Maybe there'll be one next time and those reviewers can just skip over them! Until next time! Please review before you go. Thanks!
