Jake
"Are you two stupid? I'm asking a legitimate question, do the both of you both have some kind of a disability that doesn't let you function properly?" Ms. Morningstar asked.
Jake and Victoria sat in Ms. Morningstar's office, having to listen to her berate them as she glared at them with a look of a disappointment.
"It's not like we haven't gotten in fights before, can we just skip the part where you send us to detention for a couple of hours?" Victoria yawned.
Ms. Morningstar took a deep breath and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Normally I would, but things have changed. We have all new policies, one of them is zero tolerance for fighting outside of hero training."
"Since when?" Victoria said.
"Since you kids have been attacked by villains on three different occasions, on top of the numerous casualties." She snapped. "I have parents blaming me every time something goes wrong or when you kids act up. So now, we're doing things differently." She looked down at her folder and sighed. "Victoria, Monica claims that you grabbed a fistful of her hair, body slammed her, punched her multiple times, then proceeded to choke her."
"That's a lie...I didn't punch her." Victoria said. She didn't deny the other three accusations.
"And then Jake, do you understand how much damage control I have to do now so this thing doesn't escalate?" Ms. Morningstar turned to look at Jake, who couldn't look her in the eye as she chewed him out. "You attacked two boys, one of whom is still recovering at the hospital. According to this, it says here you broke ten of his ribs, dislocated his nose, and gave him a severe concussion." She said. "And then when Kaleb tried to stop you from doing anything worse, you used your quirk on him from point blank and broke one of his arms." She explained. "Clearly you don't pay much attention in class, so let me remind you that outside use of quirks in cases that aren't self-defense is illegal."
Jake didn't say anything. Instead he just hung his head in shame. He didn't mean to lose control. He didn't want to hurt anyone. His anger just consumed him and seemed to form a mind of its own.
She looked up at the two and sighed.
"If my father was still the headmaster, he would have had your expulsion papers ready before you walked in here. Jake, since you assaulted two kids in front of the whole school, I think a one-week suspension along with dorm arrest is a fitting punishment. Of course, all your electronics will be confiscated, and you will not be able to make up any assignments or training you miss during this time. You're also banned from participating in any extracurricular activities for the rest of the year, as well as your sophomore year." She said.
"You got to be kidding!" Jake yelled in protest. Forget trying to be the quarterback, he couldn't play any sport until junior year. And that was if any team would even let him join after what he did.
Amanda slammed her hands on the desk and glared at him.
"Right now, you have no right to object! Considering the severity of your actions, this is a slap on the wrist. Do you understand that even if those two or their parents decide not to press charges against you, you could be sent to juvenile for assault with illegal use of a quirk? You put your hero future in serious jeopardy!"
Jake grimaced and felt his stomach drop. Recently, all he thought about was being the quarterback and being the top dog, he didn't think he'd put his hero dream on the line. It was only his freshman year, and he may have blown it. The realization had hit him in the gut hard, if he was expelled from Morning Star Academy, no other hero school would ever accept him and his hero career would be over before it even started. He knew he had to tread carefully now.
Amanda saw the look of guilt on his face and stepped back. "Any questions?"
"What's dorm arrest?" Jake asked.
"Well, given that this is a boarding school, and you don't live in this state, I can't exactly send you home. The best I can do is incarcerate you in your room without any devices and only let you out to use the bathroom." She said. "If you want, you can pick out reading material to get through the week."
Jake frowned. "How will I eat?"
"I'm not a complete monster, obviously you'll be given water and basic staples three times a day at scheduled times." Ms. Morningstar sighed before she turned to Victoria. "As for you, it's the second time this week you've been in my office. How exactly did you go from Miss Perfect to a full-blown Troublemaker?"
"How exactly did you get this job with zero qualifications?" Victoria asked.
Ms. Morningstar scowled. "Do not test me little girl." She said. "Miss Crown you will serve one full day in the detention room with the harshest simulation possible." She said.
"Why is her sentence lighter than mine?" Jake asked.
"Because I didn't send anyone to the hospital." Victoria said.
Jake clenched his fists. "It was an accident."
"You accidently beat a kid into a coma and then accidentally blasted one of our classmates in the chest?" Victoria asked.
Jake growled in frustration. "Forget it, you wouldn't understand."
Victoria rolled her eyes and turned back to face the headmistress.
"So, are we done? I kind of want to get this punishment over with." Victoria said.
Ms. Morningstar sighed. "You two can go ahead and go off, I have a meeting anyway."
Jake gulped. He was actually afraid to leave this room. Everywhere he went people stared at him. He known as the dude that beat up two kids like some psychopath. He had cost the school the win and now the entire team hated his guts.
As the two of them excused themselves and walked off, Victoria noticed the look of anxiety on Jake's face and sighed, grabbing his shoulder. "You'll get past this, maybe everyone will forget about it tomorrow." She said.
Sara
Sara sighed as she looked at the stack of papers in front of her. She didn't have the motivation to grade the papers in front of her. Especially not after what happened last night. Victoria and Jake had gotten into fights, Kaleb had to be sent to the hospital, and her remaining students were acting as if they were burdened by some secret.
"Hello Sara." Amanda said.
Sara jumped and looked up at the woman walking into her classroom.
"Can I help you Amanda?" Sara asked.
Amanda smiled. "I need a favor."
Sara's face fell. The last time Amanda told her she needed a favor it involved finding a birth certificate while her students were being attacked.
"Absolutely not." Sara said simply.
Amanda frowned. "Why not?"
"Because my students are extremely volatile right now. Given the fact the only reason you picked these kids is because they each have the potential to become the next Cyrus, I suggest you should let me monitor them closely." Sara said.
Amanda rolled her eyes. "Don't be such a drama queen. Your students can survive without you for a week."
"A week!" Sara yelped.
"You'll get paid time off. I really need your help here!" Amanda said.
Sara shook her head. "There's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind."
Amanda sighed and took a deep breath.
"I found Emma." Sara said.
Sara froze. Emma? She had not heard from her in years. She didn't even know the woman was still alive.
Sara growled. "I swear if this is some kind of sick joke-"
"I wouldn't joke about this. I need you to find out what she knows." She said.
Sara shook her head. "She'll never speak to me."
"Well it's either you talk to her or I do. And the last time we spoke, she pulled a knife out on me." Amanda said.
Sara sighed. She had to find Emma. She had to make sure she was safe. If Amanda knew where she was, that meant Cyrus might know as well.
"I'll go." She said quietly. "What about my students?"
"Don't worry, I already have the perfect substitute teacher lined up." Amanda smiled.
Jake
Jake sighed as he walked to his dorm. Everywhere he went people would turn their backs to whisper about him. Some looked at him with fear, some with contempt, some yelled profane words at him. No matter what they did, the general message was clear. They hated Jake. It was middle school all over again but worse.
He stopped when he noticed someone was by his door. Jake smiled when he realized it was Aerolynn. Having his best friend by his side would make this day significantly better. If anyone believed in him it would be Aerolynn.
"Hey Aero," Jake said quietly.
Aerolynn looked up and gulped when she saw Jake. Jake wanted to die at the look she was giving him. Like she was disappointed in him and at the same time scared of him. Jake didn't care about anyone else in the world, but he couldn't lose Aerolynn.
I have some things I need to say. Aerolynn said.
Jake's face fell. He took a deep breath in preparation for what Aerolynn would say.
"Go ahead." Jake said.
I just need to know why. Why did you beat up that boy? Why did you attack Kaleb? Aerolynn asked.
Jake frowned. "I just…"
He wasn't sure how to explain the rush of emotions he was feeling.
"I just lost control." He mumbled. "I was feeling angry at the world and they both were there at the wrong time."
So, what you're saying is you could've snapped at anyone? Aerolynn frowned. You could have killed them
"That's not at all what I meant." Jake said.
He took a step closer to Aerolynn, but the girl flinched and took a step back, causing Jake to freeze.
"Are you scared of me?" Jake asked.
Aerolynn bit her lip. The thing is, all year people have been judging me for being friends with you. Everyone asks me why I would be friends with one of the school's biggest bullies? I always ignored them because I knew you were a good person.
"I am a good person." Jake said desperately.
Last night, I just saw a different side of you, and it terrified me. I'm sorry, but I don't think I can be friends with someone that scares me. Aerolynn said.
Jake felt a lump form in his throat. She didn't mean that. They would talk this over tomorrow and everything would be back to normal.
"Aero, just let me explain." Jake said.
Aerolynn took another step back and frowned. I should get to class.
"Aero wait." He said.
It was no use, Aerolynn was already exiting the boy's hall. Jake growled in frustration as he walked in his room and shut the door. This was all his fault. He messed up everything. He turned to face his door and screamed. "Fuck you!"
With all his might, he punched his door with everything he had in him. The door flew off the hinges and fell on to the floor.
"Fuck you!" He screamed at the emptiness.
Jake looked up from his fallen door to see his reflection in the mirror and grinded his teeth. He hated how weak he looked.
"I hate you," He said quietly.
He whispered it almost as if was a secret. Then he marched over the mirror and grabbed it with both hands before chucking it towards the wall.
"I fucking hate you!" He roared.
Fritz
"Why is America so confusing?" Fritz mumbled.
Fritz had been wandering the halls of the Morning Star Academy for about twenty minutes and he still had no idea where his class was. Fritz sighed and ran his hands through his neatly combed silverish-blond hair.
"Are you lost?" A female voice said.
Fritz looked up to see a girl around his age approaching him. She wore a black blazer and a red skirt, with the Morning Star logo strapped around her chest. She was pale skinned and had long blond hair that was pink at the tips. However, it seemed that she didn't dye the tips, her roots were just overgrown.
"Yes, I am actually." Frtiz said sheepishly
She smiled and walked over to the boy. "Cute accent, where are you from?"
Frtiz smiled. "Germany."
"I love Germany!" Addy smiled.
"Oh, you've been there?" Fritz asked.
Addy scoffed. "Oh, fuck no,"
Fritz's face fell. "Oh."
"What are you looking for?" Addy asked.
Fritz looked down at his schedule in frowned. "I'm looking for Mrs. Zambiea's classroom?"
Addy giggled. "What a coincidence so am I? We can find it together."
Fritz grinned. Maybe the Morning Star Academy wouldn't be so bad after all. It was his first day and he already made a friend.
"So why did you leave Germany in the first place?" Addy asked.
Fritz gulped. He wasn't expecting someone to ask him that question on his first day. What should he tell her? He couldn't tell her the truth. The truth was too complicated. Lying was easier.
"I'm an exchange student. Ms. Morningstar was nice enough to let me transfer in the middle of the year." Fritz said.
Addy grinned. "Well I guess you can say I'm an exchange student myself. Come on, let's get to class, I have some friends I really want you to meet."
Victoria
"You're back." Maryanne said surprised.
She and the rest of her class were already seated and finding various ways to entertain themselves until Mrs. Zambiea arrived. Maryanne appeared to be reading something on her phone.
"Yeah, my detention sentence starts tomorrow, for some reason I think Ms. Morningstar actually wanted me to be in class today," Victoria shrugged.
"What about Jake?" Maryanne asked.
She whispered the name 'Jake' like it was a curse word. Victoria looked over and saw that one of Kaleb's left arms was in a cast. He was engaged in a conversation with Alexander and Lex. The two boys seemed to be fighting over a sharpie, arguing who would get to sign the cast first while he was laughing.
Kaleb seemed fine for the most part. He didn't seem like someone who was hit with an energy beam last night.
Victoria frowned. "Jake has been punished accordingly."
"I hope he's okay," Maryanne sighed.
"Why? He's awful to you and he attacked two people." Victoria said.
Victoria frowned; she was one to judge. She slept with him on two different occasions. However, she could not forget Monica's warning. She would lose Maryanne if she found out she had been hooking up with her bully. She would go back to being the lonely girl with no friends. However, this time it wouldn't be by choice.
"It doesn't mean I want something bad to happen to him. He made a mistake, but he's still human." Maryanne said with a smile.
Victoria smiled weakly. "You have a good heart,"
"So, I'm told," Maryanne chuckled.
Victoria looked down to see what her friend was reading.
"What is that?" Victoria asked.
Maryanne smiled. "It's this web novel called Kaze no Kyūketsuki, or in English Vampire in the Wind,"
"Oh god please tell me it's not a romance." Victoria gagged.
"It's not just a romance, it's a genre bending piece of fiction that defies societal expectations!" Maryanne shrieked.
"Do you even understand half the words you just said?" Victoria smirked.
Maryanne rolled her eyes. "Not the point. It's about a vampire who falls in love with a mortal city boy from a small town."
"How can you simultaneously be from the city and a small town? That makes no sense." Victoria said.
"Not the point! Anyway, the vampire and the boy keep trying to be together, but the universe keeps trying to keep them apart." Maryanne said.
Victoria smirked. "So, what you're saying is that it's a trashy romance novel."
"With a decent number of boys making out," Maryanne beamed.
"What pleasure could you possibly get from reading about two boys kissing?" Victoria asked.
Maryanne scoffed. "What are you my therapist?"
Maryanne gasped suddenly and leaned in closely to look Victoria in the eyes.
"You remind of one of the characters in the book, Eiko! She's a magic princess from medieval times who keeps getting reincarnated." Maryanne gasped.
"Well how did things work out for her?" Victoria asked.
Maryanne's face fell. "Well...she was murdered by her best friend after betraying her."
Victoria gulped. Suddenly fiction was hitting a little too close to home.
"Oh." Victoria gulped.
Maryanne smiled. "Don't worry, she'll be reincarnated. Besides it's just a story."
Faith
"Where is Aero?" Faith asked.
Cleo sighed. "Talking to Jake."
"Poor thing, she probably is feeling a whirlpool of emotions." Faith said.
"I've always told her she was too good for him, it's a shame that this had to happen for her to realize that." Cleo sighed.
"I always knew Jake was an ass, but I never thought he would attack someone." Faith sighed.
Just as Cleo was about to say something a loud knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Faith turned expecting Mrs. Zambiea to walk in, instead she saw a pretty girl with blondish pink hair walk in. Everything after that happened so quickly. Sarah growled and jumped out of her seat.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Sarah snarled.
The girl smiled. "Aw, I've missed you Sarah." Her face fell. "Sweetie has no one told you that you're getting fat?"
"Shut the hell up!" Sarah snarled.
Faith frowned. Pink hair. Who did she know with pink hair? Suddenly, she remembered the Black Church incident. She was isolated from the others, so she had to hear about their attacks from her classmates. Sarah fought a girl with pink hair named…
"Addy," Faith said aloud.
The girl smiled at the mention of her name.
"Hi everyone, nice to meet you, I'm your new classmate." Addy smiled.
Victoria growled and held out her hand. A knife made of shadows materialized in her hand. Before Faith could even scream, Victoria already threw the knife aiming for Addy's head.
Faith's heart dropped as the knife sailed towards Addy. However just as the knife closed in on her Addy disappeared in a cloud of pink smoke. One second, she was standing in front of the class, the next she was on top of Victoria's desk.
"What the hell!" Jarret screamed.
Addy grinned. "So, you want to play a game Miss Crown?"
Addy grabbed a fistful of Victoria's hair and yanked her forward, pulling the girl out of her desk. Victoria yelped in pain as Addy roughly began to drag her by her hair.
"Victoria!" Maryanne yelled.
She lunged towards Addy to grab her, but instead was greeted with a cloud of pink smoke. When the smoke cleared Addy and Victoria were gone.
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