Takes place during Triple Trouble…
Yumi's POV:
"Ok, Jeremy, I'm on my way." I said before hanging up. I had left Mrs. Hertz's class as soon as strange black smoke flew out of the example circuit. I knew it had to be XANA. According to Jeremy, XANA had figured out a way to turn people into stone!
My phone rang again. I quickly glanced at the caller ID & saw that it was Hiroki. Oh no, what class did he have right now? I hope he wasn't outside…
"Yumi! Are you ok? There's this weird smoke outside!" Hiroki asked as soon as I picked up.
"I already know, & I'm fine." I said. "Where are you? Are you ok?"
"I'm in math class. Mrs. Meyer had us close all the windows, now we're taping up all the cracks so the smoke doesn't get inside…"
"Good." I said. "That's good. Don't forget to find any air vents & tape over them too, just in case it gets inside a different room in the building…"
"We will." he said. "…Is the rumor true? Is it really turning people to stone?"
I froze. Should I tell him the truth?
"…Yes, it is." I said after a moment. With so many people at risk, we would probably launch a Return, just to be safe. "But I don't want you to worry. I'm sure help is on the way."
"What do you mean? Who do you call when there's weird smoke floating around?"
"Uh…They're specialists, I think…" I said. "I'm not really sure. Some kid in my science class was talking about them…" I added quickly. "Everything will be ok, Hiroki. I promise."
"How do you know?" he asked. He sounded really scared.
"Because I'm your big sister, & I just know things like that." I said. I glanced out the window as I headed down the steps. The north edge of the school grounds looked smoke free. That was my way out, but I'd have to move fast.
"Hiroki, I have to go." I said. "Finish sealing your class room, & just sit tight until the smoke clears."
"Ok."
"Stay safe." I said, & hung up. I hurried down the rest of the staircase.
After all, I promised Hiroki that everything would be all right. I intended to keep that promise.
No matter what.
I'm glad I was able to get this posted! Now that school is back in session, my update pace might be a little bit slower than usual…I'll still do everything in my power to update often, but I can't guarantee anything…
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