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Chapter 9:
The next morning I almost sprinted to school. I had to find Alli fast. The science fair was going to be held later today, and I had to come up with some kind of alternative project. I don't know how I could have been so dense to have been so careless about revealing my family's secret.
My thoughts were interrupted when I spotted Alli walking up the stairs to the main doors of Degrassi.
"Alli!" I shouted, catching her attention as she spun around.
"What's up?" she greeted with a questioning look, as I ran towards her.
"Look you were right! We have to do a different project for the science fair!" I spoke fast, making my words jumble together.
"Whoa, slow down. I know I'm always right, but you're going to have to be a little more specific. And why do we have to switch projects? The fair is in a couple hours!" she rambled.
"First off, you were right about violating some kind of time travel law. If we do this project, people are going to get suspicious and then they'll find out the truth about my family," I said in a hushed tone so no one around us would hear our conversation.
"I didn't want to say it, but I told you so."
"Well, what are we going to do?" I asked franticly.
I watched as Alli stared off in space in deep thought for a couple minutes. My muscles were tensing up as my anticipation was overcoming me. Normally she doesn't take this long to come up with a plan, and I was beginning to lose hope.
"I got it!" Alli exclaimed and I finally relaxed, relieved.
"Hey Clare!" I heard and all too familiar voice intrude into our discussion. As much as I wanted to see him, he couldn't have picked a more inconvenient time.
I turned on my heals to see Eli walking towards us with Adam trudging behind, trying to keep up with his pace. As they approached us, Eli extended his arm to wrap around my shoulders. I willing accepted, allowing a smile to creep on my face. I loved how just the presence of Eli can make my worries go away, even if it was for just a moment.
"Here just meet me in the science room 20 minutes before we have to leave for the fair," Alli said turning her attention to me before she walked off with Adam.
"Pregame nerves?" Eli asked looking down at me once he realized my smile had been replaced with trembling lips.
"Something like that," I responded.
"Don't worry, I'm sure everything will go smoothly. And plus me, Adam, Fiona, Drew, Jenna, KC, and Imogen are all going to be there cheering you guys on," he tried to comfort me. I faked a smile to him, but in reality I kept thinking 'Great now they get to watch me expose myself with a front row seat.'
Only seconds later the bell rang, signaling that homeroom was about to begin. I quickly pecked Eli's lips before we parted ways.
All throughout the beginning of the day, I was non-stop worrying about the fair. What would happen if there was someone there from the government? Would they think something was up? However, the fact that I knew Alli had a plan seemed to make things a little more calm for me.
Before I knew it, it was already time for me to meet Alli in the science room. In between periods, I made my way to the science wing of the school and entered the one which contained our project. As soon as I walked in, I noticed Alli taking out the engine.
"Hey what are you doing?" I questioned.
"You see, if it doesn't work, then there is no reason for anyone to get suspicious," she explained. I got to admit, that was a smart plan, and I would've never thought of it.
"Wow that's perfect, Alli!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah…I know," she concededly accepted my compliment.
It was pretty easy to mess around with the engine until it didn't work, so it didn't take long. Shortly after that, we were on our way to the fair.
Once we got there, I saw how many people entered in the fair. There were at least a hundred tables set up holding unique projects. Apparently some people already heard about our milk-powered scooter and were hovering around us hoping to see it run. Lucky for me, it won't be running today. I was feeling pretty confident so far, until a man wearing a dark trench coat and hat came up to us. He looked like he was in his thirties. He had a crew cut and some stubble that marked his features around his jaw. His dark eyes pierced through my skin as I felt his stare on me. He was a stranger to me, but at the same time he looked familiar like I've seen him hanging around once or twice.
"Hi girls, let me introduce myself. I'm Mr. Hearding. I hear you have a great presentation. I can't wait to see it. Who would have thought to come up with a milk-powered engine, huh?" he pondered in thought as he looked up to the ceiling. To be honest he gave me the creeps. Everything about him was just eerie and I didn't like it.
"Yeah, just something we came up with," Alli responded. I mentally thanked her for that considering I stood frozen unable to speak to the mysterious man.
"Well, good luck with the competition ladies," he said glaring at me with a slight smirk on his face, and that's when realization hit me. I continued to gape at the man as he walked away into the crowded room.
"Hey guys!" In the distance I heard Drew's voice beckoning with Eli's, Adam's, Fiona's, Jenna's, KC's, and Imogen's. I heard Alli greeting them as they grew closer to us, but I kept my stance. After the shock I just witnessed, it felt like my feet had been glued to the tiles on the ground.
"Clare!" Alli harshly whispered through clenched teeth nudging my arm with her elbow. I slowly turned my head to look at her and I notice everyone was now standing in front of us.
"What's wrong?" she asked cautiously once she figured out that I knew something she didn't.
Before I could say anything, we were interrupted by everyone joining our conversation. It felt good to be surrounded by my friends, like I could just relax for a second, but then Alli would constantly give me this look saying, 'I had to tell her what was up soon.'
Eli made his way over to me putting his arm around my waste.
"Clam down," he whispered. His warm breath on the side of my face seemed to comfort me alone.
I could tell Imogen was still jealous since she was staring our way with an angry yet annoyed look. However, I just shrugged it off.
In no time the competition began. Dozens of people were ahead of us, so it felt like hours until we were called.
"The next contestants are Alli Bhandari and Clare Edwards from Degrassi Community School," announced the head judge. All the judges made their way toward our table along with many others who were interested in our 'remarkable' project.
"Alright, well we invented a milk-powered engine, so here it goes," Alli stated. I went to start the engine however, it didn't start. Most people looked disappointed and then I heard a voice shout from the crowd.
"But I've seen it run before!" it said and I knew it was Adam. I mentally slapped my forehead.
The head judge turned to us, "How about you take a second to look over everything and we'll come back to you, ok?"
"Sure," Alli and I said. And they left to the next contestant. Everyone dispersed going in opposite directions. Some to the food stands, others following the judges.
"Nicely done girls," Mr. Hearding snuck in between me and Alli, leaning down to murmur in our ears. My body stiffened once more. Shivers ran throughout my body and I soon turned cold.
"Clare, what's the problem?" Alli questioned with concern.
"Alli, that man is from the future," I said coldly as my eyes narrowed in on her.
"So?" she asked confused.
"So, he's a bounty hunter. And they're not the same as the ones in this time. They have some kind of physic adaptation so whenever someone is going to mess up the space time continuum; it's their job to capture them. And the worst part is they don't work for our government; but a much darker power."
*Ok so I bet you're all a little confused, but don't worry explanations will be in the next chapter! Please please please review and tell me what you think!