Chapter 4

It was a few days after the exam. Students were still talking about the fight between Garet and Jenna.

Girl: I wish I was like her, so strong and brave

Boy: You mean stupid, don't you? I mean what would have happened to her if he didn't hold back?

Girl: He didn't. He fought her with all his strength

Boy: Yeah, right. Girls are not meant to be warriors. You are too fragile. Oops I broke a nail, wah I have split ends. That's all you do.

Menardi and Alex just happened to pass by and Menardi overheard the entire conversation.

Menardi: Is that right? Well, we will have to change his way of thinking, won't we ladies?

All the girls in the area formed a circle around the boy. There were flames in their eyes. You can tell they were pretty mad.

Boy: Uh girls I was only joking you know heh heh. Come on….. ARGHHH!!!!!

They swarmed on him like bees. His screams went on deaf ears as his friends watched him get pummeled. Menardi and Alex just looked on and smirked. Suddenly Alex winced as if he was in pain. He held on his right shoulder. When he moved his hand he noticed that it felt damp like if it was wet. A look of concern crossed Menardi's face. She looked at his shoulder

Alex: Dammit the wound reopened. Oh well I guess I took a harder hit than I originally thought.

Menardi: Wound? When did this happen? Don't tell me it was when……

Alex: yeah it was…….

Flashback………………

Isaac: RAGNAROK!!!

Alex: What???

Alex was completely caught off guard. For a dropout like Isaac to know an attack like that it infuriated him. Alex timed it. At the very last second, just before impact he dodged but the edge of the magical blade still struck his shoulder.

Flashback ends

Alex: It was just a scratch but I felt tremendous power. If I had taken a direct hit I would probably be……

Menardi: Stop! Don't say it!

Alex: Wow Menardi, I didn't know you cared

Menardi: Of course, idiot. You are my partner.

Menardi drew her weapon. It was a scythe. She began looking around as if searching for something.

Alex: Menardi, what are you doing?

Menardi: I'm looking for Isaac. Based on what you said he can become a serious problem.

She looked at his bleeding shoulder and her anger intensified.

Menardi: Besides he hurt you. No one hurts my friends and gets away with it

Alex: Menardi, put your scythe away. The time will come when he'll pay for what he has done and when that time comes I will be the one to deliver the final blow, so for now just let it go. You got that, Menardi?

She sighed. She put her weapon away and turned to look at Alex

Menardi: Alex……… Just be careful. I know I shouldn't worry but the fact that he did manage to injure you, well that kind of ………

Alex looked at Menardi. This was new to him. Why was she so concerned about him? Maybe she was scared that she will lose her partner……. No, that wasn't it. Alex was deep in thought when suddenly Menardi kissed him. Their lips remained locked for a few seconds. When they separated, both their faces were red.

Alex: Menardi????

Menardi: Oh Alex come on. You never noticed? Well now you know how I feel about you. Anyway I got to go to my next class. Meet you at the usual spot. Bye!

Alex just stared as Menardi left. She likes me. She likes me. A huge smile appeared on Alex's face.

Later that day……..

Garet: Jenna, do you have a moment? I need to talk to you

Garet was nervous. What he was about to do was well……

Flashback…………

Isaac: YOU LIKE JENNA? ARE YOU SERIOUS?

Isaac fell to the floor laughing. Who would have thought that the clumsy Garet would actually be interested in that violent girl?

Garet: Isaac, be serious. What should I do? I mean should I tell her or…….

Isaac: Look Garet I think you should tell her. The worst she can do is say no, right?

Garet: What about you Isaac? Anyone in mind and don't say no because I see you looking at Karst

Isaac: Garet go away……….

Flashback ends

Jenna: What is it Garet?

Garet: Jenna I think, I think, I think I'm in love with you! I've been in love with you for some time now but wasn't sure if you felt the same…….

Jenna ran and jumped on Garet. She actually managed to knock him off his feet.

Jenna: You big oaf. What took you so long?

Garet: Huh?

Jenna: I've been waiting for you to say something all this time. I too felt the same but…… wasn't sure if you felt the same

On that note Jenna proceeded to kiss Garet. Garet was thinking that he was heaven.

Jenna: We have to tell Isaac about us

Garet: He already knows. As a matter of fact, he was the one that urged me to confess my feelings to you

Jenna: I wish there was a way we can help him. He's always there for us heck we're together because of him. Where is he now anyways? I haven't seen him at school for the past couple days.

Garet: I think he's at home. He's not ready to face anyone yet. I don't blame him though

Isaac sat in his room in the darkness. He still was very sure that his Ragnarok connected so why didn't it work? As he sat there depressed, his door flew opened and his brother walked in.

Felix: So you're going to dwell on this loss? Isaac, grow up! Everyone wins, everyone loses, it happens get over it.

Isaac: Easy for you to say, Felix. You haven't lost yet. To have people compare me to you is………

Felix walked up to Isaac and punched him square in the face. This shocked Isaac.

Felix: Listen to me and listen well. I'm me and you're you. I have never, ever compared you to me have I? We all learn at different speeds. I was born where everything came natural to me. You on the other hand have to work hard. I'm actually jealous of you. Like at the exam I was impressed that you actually learned the Ragnarok but when I realized why you did it at that time, that got me angry. Why are you letting people control you? That's why I'm mad at you all this time. Just do your own thing, study hard and train. It will come. And judging by that attack you will surpass me one day.

Isaac listened to his brother's words. Felix was jealous of him? He will surpass him? Felix got up and left Isaac in his thoughts. Felix went back downstairs to finish his dinner with Sheba.

Felix: So how did I do?

Sheba: Huh? What do you mean?

Felix: I know you were by the door listening

Sheba got out of her seat and dropped herself in Felix's lap.

Sheba: Well the talk was ok but was the punch necessary? Anyway that seemed to wake him up.

Sheba kissed Felix lightly and then left.

The next morning Isaac was up and ready to go to school. He met Garet and Jenna on the way

Isaac: Morning to you. How's the lovey dovey couple doing?

Garet: Isaac you ok?

Isaac: Yes. Why?

Isaac left the couple behind. They looked at him and shrugged their shoulders. As far as they were concerned their friend was back.

Another long chapter stay tuned