The tour of my new home doesn't take long considering it's only partially built. Even though it's still under construction, the Academy's campus is impressive. The skyscraper-like redwood trees surround the buildings, isolating the Academy from any unwanted eyes.

We begin our tour at the most impressive building, Lorien Hall. I'm walked through the banquet hall which is where we eat our meals and then I'm led towards the lecture halls. Apparently, being a Garde isn't just combat. Here I will be taught Lorien history, attack strategies, survival skills, and more.

The tour ends at the dorms. The dormitories are the only fully complete building on campus so far. My guess is the government wanted to make sure the teen Garde are happy here because when we enter, I'm greeted by the most pimped out lounge area I've ever seen.

A giant flat screen rests on the wall to my left with a sectional big enough to fit twenty people accompanying the tv. On the far back wall, an elevator sits in the middle and a buffet filled with any snack/drink you can think is on either side.

To the right of the room a section is dedicated purely to training. Guns ranging from small pistols to massive machine guns you would think only exist in video games hang from the wall. A large open area is left for sparring, but Professor Nine tells me that panel on the wall controls different obstacles and training scenarios.

"That's pretty much all I got for you dude," Nine tells me, "You can take room thirteen, I think that's the only one left."

I nod and head towards the elevator.

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I'm not to sure what to think of the new kid. Either he was too scared, tired, or stupid to really understand what I was saying. I have a gut feeling that there's something special about this kid though. Maybe it's because of the vision happening the same day he arrived. Maybe it's some ancient Lorien conscience shit that's trying to hint me about him. Or maybe I'm just over thinking it.

I see Lexa jog over to me as I exit the dorms.

"Hey Nine! How'd the tour go?"

"It was ok. The new kid, Luke, seemed like he wanted this all to just be a joke so he could leave. Although, I'm sure that'll change,"

"I was thinking, we should try to get all of the students together to test out their powers all at once. Maybe some will even discover new ones."

Memories of training in my penthouse with all the other Garde flash before my eyes. I smile and nod.

"I have just the idea."

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My room isn't too much bigger than my old bedroom was at home. A twin size bed sits in the corner by the window over looking the courtyard. Right next to the bed sits a small dresser practically empty except for a spare change of clothes.

Across the room a lame ass poster hangs from the wall. It's a smaller version of the poster hanging in Lorien Hall. The poster pictures the president's daughter, all heroic and proud, and tries to tell us teen Garde that what we're doing is for a better cause. Bullshit.

I tear the poster down with force and anger I never knew I was capable of. All of the events leading up to this have just built up inside me and I let it all out on the poster.

"You tore yours down too huh?"

I jump. Standing at my door is the same guy I saw Proffesor Nine yelling about going into the girls locker room.

"Sorry if I scared you, but Nine is having all the Garde meet in the courtyard for some training exercise and I figured you could use a friend."

"Uh, sure thanks. I'm Luke" I respond shyly.

"Alright Luke, I'm Kyle. Let's go kick some ass."

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All the teen Garde gather in the courtyard. There's about fifty of them all rounded up by governments across the world and shipped right here. It seems like a big responsibility, training the next generation of Earth protectors, but I'm not worried one bit.

"Alright newbies. Capture the flag. Everyone here know the rules?" I shout.

The crowd murmurs and nod.

"Good! I'll choose two captains and teams will be chosen accordingly. Legacy use is greatly encouraged and if you don't have any yet, I suggest you find some other way to make yourself useful."

"If you're hurt, call a time out and one of our healers can get to your aid." Lexa chimes in.

What is with adults also wanting to call time outs for injuries?

"There aren't time outs in the real thing so try to keep wussing out to a minimum," That line sounds familiar, "Alright let's go!"

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Kyle gave me the rundown of a couple kids I should watch out for while teams were being picked. The captains are apparently the two top teen Garde in the Academy. The first being Nigel, a British kid dressed as a punk rocker. Nigel, according to Kyle, was involved in the invasion and experienced the fighting first hand which is why he's trusted by Professor Nine.

The second captain is drop dead gorgeous. She has a slightly tan skin tone with these amazing gray eyes. The way her brunette hair falls past her shoulders is goddess like.

"I wouldn't get any ideas bro," Kyle eyes me, "Alexis keeps to herself a lot and it's all business for her."

I shake my head and try to focus on the challenge ahead of me.

"I'll take Kyle," Alexis says.

Kyle gives me a wink and struts over to where Alexis' team has gathered.

I shouldn't be surprised when I'm picked last. I should be used to it by now considering I've been picked last my entire life. I thought having these new powers might change that up for me, but I guess I was wrong.

"Alright new kid, your with us." Alexis calls behind he shoulder as she walks to give her team the strategy.

I hustle over to listen in.

"Nigel chose Ran first, so we know we have to keep an eye out for her charged grenades. Kyle they're going to expect you to be the one to sneak around the chaos and take the flag without them seeing. Instead, you're on defense duty. Turn in invisible and if you see any one get past our team you charge them." Alexis is drawing in the sand a map of the forest where the game will take place.

"I want five people flanking ride side while another group of five flank the left. Rachael, I want you in the trees shape shifting as you go to give us a bird's eye view. I'll snake through the middle and try to get to the flag. Everyone got it?" Alexis stands up as everyone nods in approval.

"What about me?" I ask shyly.

Alexis looks towards me, "New kid yo-"

"Have him go with you Alexis," Kyle butts in. I shoot him a look so he knows I'm going to kill him when this is all over. "I've seen what he can do. He won't let you down."

Everyone has their attention on me now. I start to get nauseous. I've never fought in my life. I've only used the power once and haven't practiced it at all. I'm about to tell her all this when a loud boom fills my ears.

It's Professor Nine's voice that I hear next, "Let the chaos begin!"

Everyone gets into their positions just as Alexis orders. Kyle drops backs and smiles at me just before turning invisible. Shouts from the enemy team start to become audible as they charge for our flag. Fire balls, icicles, and the Mogadorian blaster projectiles that I saw on the news whiz past my head. Alexis pulls me behind a tree to save me from getting burnt alive by a fire ball.

"Alright new kid. Let's see what you got."

So sorry this one took a little longer than I would've liked to upload. 4th of July weekend kind of got in the way but I tried to get this chapter out as soon as I could. Please leave a review! It helps me know you guys are there and lets me know I should continue the Academy.