This will probably be the last time I update before I leave. And then you guys will have to wait a lonnnnnnnng time. Sorry.

Also, sorry for this undeniably sucky chapter, but it's sorta a filler. At least I have to introdice the old McKay hag. Next one will rock more as she gets upset that Landon can block her. HAHA TAKE THAT!

Thanks to join me in the thunder and RosewellPhah. join me in the thunder, I'll try my best to do some Landon-bashing in the future but you have to understand that the new kids (minus Derrick) are the really powerful ones.

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"And here you are again, in my office, boy," said Principal Burns, "I knew you were nothing but trouble from the first day."

"So, are you going to give me detention? I don't mind – I've really got nothing better to do. Maybe spending some time practicing my ability under your supervision would be fun."

Landon smirked cockily. It looked like he had slept well after her visit last night. He seemed to be in a better mood today.

The principal glared at him, seeing right through the careless façade.

"Drop the act, Landon. You're trying to change the subject. What is your ability?"

Landon brushed a strand of dark hair back from one icy grey eye. His face had resumed its former expression, cold and devoid of emotion.

"You really must tell me." insisted the Principal, with her arms crossed and staring at Landon with a mixture of anticipation and grudging admiration.

"Since we disagree on that point, I'll take that as my cue to leave."

He turned for the door.

"Stop." The principal was strangely calm, with a ghost of a smirk turning up the corners of her lips.

"Landon, you know that without the school, you will have nowhere to go. You'll be out on the streets alone. You won't survive."

She cocked a hip and stared triumphantly at Landon, gloating inwardly to herself.

Landon ran a thumb over his scar.

"On the contrary, Burns, I think I'll manage."

"In that case, Mr. Crane, I'll escort you out myself." She made a satisfied noise and rose from her seat.

"As much as I'd like to take you up on your offer, we must first consider the rules."

Burns looked around, slightly surprised.

"Which rule."

Landon grimaced. "Rule number fifty-two in the Laws of the Endowed. It states that endowed orphans are to be taken in to a school until he/she can provide for himself/herself, namely at the age of 21, and that the person in charge has no right to interfere with their abilities in any way."

There was an awkward silence in the room. Then Principal Burns laughed quietly to herself.

"Alright, then, Landon, run along to your first class."

Landon's first class was with Mrs. McKay, in room 0204. The lesson had already started, and the class had already been assigned their seats. There was an eerie silence as Landon entered the room alone.

"Your, name, new boy?" enquired the elderly teacher.

Landon turned.

A look of shock flickered on the teacher's face. She nodded nervously.

"Sit down, Landon. There. Next to Abigail."

Landon moved to sit next to the mousy girl in the front row, turning his face slightly so his hair hung over his left jaw and shielded the scar from view.

"Hi, I'm Abigail. Nice to meet you."

She stuck her hand out, smiling, and recoiled slightly when Landon's cold skin met hers.

"Landon."

"Alright, class!" Mrs. McKay clapped her hands twice, "we'll get down to the nitty gritty now. You will have to learn some mental defense, in case you are fighting with an enemy who has a mental ability. Be warned, this is not easy. I will enter your mind and speak to you, and you'll try to block me. Let's start with you, Abigail."

Mrs. McKay stared at Abby, and Landon watched in fascination as Abigail jerked backwards in her seat. She writhed and covered her ears and shook her head, but to no avail.

"Well, Abby, not bad for your first try, but frankly, you did not put up any resistance at all." The old lady shook her head disapprovingly. "I can tell that you're scared. Don't be. It will grant your enemy more power."

Mrs. McKay's eyes swiveled over to meet Landon's.

"Now it's your turn, Landon."

CLIFFY! But you know what will happen anywayzzz. Review? It will be the last time in about two months!