Haha. So I kinda did'nt know what to do for Burn's ability so I just got it off "Vampire Knight" (sorry, Zero!).
Disclaimer: disclaimed. Don't own the Clique, Zero, or Sky High.
"So, do you really get anything about the stupid Reichenbach shield?"
Derrick lolled back against the chair, half-asleep.
"I should hope so. I do know how to use it."
Derrick nearly sprang out of his chair. Instead, he gripped the arms excitedly and flicked his shaggy hair out of one eye.
"Seriously? Dude, I thought those were just rumours! So, can you teach me?"
Landon smirked to himself.
"I'll try. It isn't easy, though. You won't be able to do it for quite a while."
Derrick sat up slightly straighter in the chair, and narrowed his eyes in concentration.
"Okay. Empty your mind of everything. No emotions, no thoughts, no information. Got it?"
Derrick closed his eyes and shook his head in frustration.
Landon laughed lightly.
"Yeah, most people have that problem. Emotions are a great weakness, you know. They give your enemy a good idea of what you will do, so it's easy for them to defend themselves. If you keep completely indifferent, you're rendering their strategies useless until they can find some sort of hint about what you'll do."
Derrick sat in his chair, scowling in concentration. He gripped the table in front of him hard, but that seemed to have the opposite effect.
"How do you do it?" His blue eyes were wide and indignant, his expression irritated.
"Practise, mostly. But you can try feeling like you're going to sleep, calming your mind down and thinking about nothing. But be alert. If you feel anything coming, just keep your mind peaceful and blank. Whatever you do, don't panic."
Derrick took a deep breath, keeping completely still, but Landon could see the blazing determination in his eyes turn into annoyance once again.
"Don't give up." He encouraged.
Derrick sighed and tried again, gritting his teeth slightly.
"Relax. No need to get angry." Landon chuckled.
"How do you do it?" Derrick asked in amazement.
"Do what?"
"Read my mind! I was just about to give up when you told me not to, and I was getting really worked up before you told me to relax!"
"I saw it in your expression."
Derrick fell back into the chair with an exasperated sigh.
"I see your point." He managed grudgingly.
There was a lengthy silence as Derrick struggled to compose his expression and keep his mind blank. Landon watched him in amusement, then smiled as his jaw slackened and his breathing became more regular.
"Derrick! Stay awake."
Landon flicked Derrick on the arm, eliciting no response.
"DERRICK!"
"Whaaaaaaaaaat?"
Derrick sat up suddenly, banging his head on the wall in his haste. He fell forward, lolling on his front, before jerking up again.
"Hey, man. Did I fall asleep? Sorry."
Landon gave him a wry grin, slapping him on the arm.
"It's fine. Can I borrow your IPod?"
Derrick fumbled around for the sleek silver mini and tossed it to Landon, who caught it easily. He flipped through the list of songs, selected one, then threw one earphone to Derrick.
There was a moment of silence as Derrick nodded to the beat and mouthed the lyrics.
"Wait…since when did you listen to heavy metal? Claire and I always thought you'd be more of a…I dunno, alternative person, I guess."
Landon rolled his eyes.
"Since I had to stay up until midnight trying to save myself being put under supervision by demented teachers. Believe me, I'm not enjoying this."
Derrick, after some hesitation, changed the song. Landon relaxed visibly as the song cut off, then winced and yanked the ear bud out when he heard the particularly loud squeal of an electric guitar solo.
The two boys spent most of the rest of the night perched on Landon's windowsill, looking out at the moonlit field below them. Whenever they started feeling sleepy, Derrick would start blasting metal music until Landon wrestled the IPod out of his hand.
"They're coming!" hissed Derrick, quickly sticking his head back into the room, hurriedly pulling he curtains securely together to block themselves from view.
Landon sat up, his eyes alert and sharp.
"Thanks. You should get going to your dorm now. Stay away. We don't want them to realize you're part of this."
Derrick snorted.
"Yeah, and miss all the fun? I'd love to see McGay's face when she sees you awake and ready for them."
Landon's eyes narrowed.
"I'm serious. I can block physical attacks for both of us, but your mind is still vulnerable."
Derrick straightened up and stared Landon in the eye.
"Let her. What is she going to do, read my mind and talk to me? I couldn't care less."
The door cracked open the slightest bit, and both boys tensed. Coach whipped the tranquilizer out and fired at Derrick. Once again, it shattered on impact with the shield. Derrick's worry changed into a cocky grin.
Silver wires shot out of Burns' palms, stretching forward to curl around Derrick's motionless figure. As the growing mass of metal approached, they snapped, leaving tendrils and broken pieces glinting in the moonlight.
"Impossible!" snarled Mrs. McKay, her quivering finger pointing straight at Landon's face.
Principal Burns sighed, massaging her temples.
"Mr. Harrington. Please go back to your room right now, or it will mean punishment for you as well."
"No!" hissed Mrs. McKay. "He's not immune to the sleeping pills. He swapped dishes with the Block girl!"
Landon's gaze flashed sideways, noting that Mrs. McKay's gaze was directed at Derrick's head.
"Oh, shit." Derrick whispered quietly. "Landon, they drugged the apple pie."
"I kinda figured." Landon hissed sarcastically.
The two groups faced each other, unsure of what to do. The Principal's gaze flickered nervously, then she raised her hand.
Landon couldn't quite hear over the commotion, but as he pulled Derrick out the open window, it sounded to him like the Principal had just said a very dirty string of words.
The two boys dropped down safely onto the grass, courtesy of the shield, and took off towards the forest. When they turned back to look, there was not the slightest flicker of movement detectable in the shadowy night.
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