Chapter 2


Many many years later.

"Look, I just want some apples, that's all."

The woman behind the counter shook rapidly. "No! Get away from me!" The teen frowned and slammed a fist against the counter.

"Lady, just give me the apples! I promise I won't do any harm." The woman's arms left her face and she reached down below her, still shaking. "Stop shaking," he told her. She wouldn't stop. Slowly lifting her arm, she set four apples down.

The raven haired teen reached down in his pockets and pulled out a couple coins. "Here," he said, trading them for the red fruits.

Turning around, he stuffed an apple in his bag and took a bite from the other. He hummed, his teeth sinking down into the apple. He slowly closed his eyes, enjoying the apple all the way until he heard a voice in front of him.

"I thought you weren't allowed back here." The brown eyed boy lifted an eyelid. He laughed.

"It's you again."

"Yes, it's me," the other boy groaned, "let me rephrase what I said before: I drew a line, and you agreed never to come back."

Rolling his eyes, he replied, "I never agreed, I never said anything. Now, can I just enjoy my time here? At least let me finish my apple, Lloyd."

Lloyd swiped the apple from his hands, "Walk with me, Cole," he said, throwing the apple over his shoulders. Cole's mouth dropped. He watched as Lloyd turned around.

With a snap of his fingers, Lloyd flipped the other direction and began walking beside Cole. "No, you walk with me," he smirked. "Don't you ever get tired, Lloyd? Tired of always having to drag me out of this little village?"

"You aren't supposed to be in here. Get. Out."

Cole stopped walking. "Should I make things fair?" He snapped his fingers and his wrists were pulled together. "Not enough for you?" he teased when he saw Lloyd's expression. The cuffs disappeared and he took out his other apple.

"I was just buying myself a snack."

"You could've harmed someone!"

"I promised you I would never hurt anyone in this village. Besides, did you see me lay a hand on that woman? No, because I was trying to be polite! You think just because I grew up, living my whole life with that sorcerer, that I'm evil?"

Lloyd fidgeted with his fingers. "You're right, you know. But there's no doubt you'd still act evil. I'll let you pass this one time. Carry on, but you only get a few more minutes!" he said, walking off the other direction.

Cole smirked and took a bite from the apple.

Suddenly, he heard a group of voices coming from behind. Turning around, he saw a group of four: one girl, two boys, and apparently, one android. Cole crept closer.

"Oh, Jay, you're so funny! And so sweet," she cooed, staring into Jay's brown eyes.

The younger sorcerer grinned. He stepped out from behind the stall and walked towards them, apple still in hand.

"What a gorgeous partner you've got there!" He turned to Kai, "Is she your sister?" Kai furrowed his brows but nodded anyways, what harm could it do? "You are so lucky to have such a beautiful sister, I, for one, don't have any siblings!"

Jay raised a brow. "Is that so?" He jumped over the counter and pulled Nya away from Cole, but towards him instead. "Hey… aren't you that…"

Cole stuffed his hands in his pockets. "No need to finish that sentence. I know who I am. Who are you?"

Kai and Jay looked at each other. Not daring to answer, Nya stepped in front, "I'm Nya!" She grabbed Cole's hand and shook it delightfully.

"Jay."

"Kai." He mumbled.

"Zane."

"Zane?" Cole raised a brow.

The silver droid blinked. "Correct, I am a droid. Is that too difficult to comprehend?"

Cole shook his head and took another bite. "Well, would you look at that? Is it time to go already?" he laughed hysterically. "Nice meeting you losers."

And with that, he vanished.


Cole stood in front of a large door, arched high above his head. He reached in his bag and pulled out a third apple.

He was just like any other teen, just… bad and trained under the most powerful sorcerer in the land. And none of that was normal?

The doors opened and he narrowed his eyes at the guard standing in front of him.

"Cole, you're back… early. Dust wasn't expecting you," the guard noted.

Cole growled and pushed past, storming into Dust's room. The sorcerer looked up. "Back so soon?" he smirked.

"If you hadn't taken me away when I was younger… if you had just left me alone! Everyone in the village hates me now! What? Am I going to become like you when I grow older? Why did you take me? Tell me!" he yelled, anger flashing in his eyes.

Dust shook his head. "Listen Cole, I don't wouldn't want to head this route if I were you; just leave it be, the past in the past. Now come, dinner's ready."

Cole stared as Dust walked out of the room, slamming the door shut. He burst and kicked at the air, throwing his apple behind him.

Things were different now.


Okay, short chapter. Had to hurry.

Updates on this will be random at times. Other than that, I will plan out a scheduled date.

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