Hey peoples! I'm back again, and with another chapter to this story! Also, wow, someone followed the story? This is awesome! I've just started this account too! Thanks a whole bunch for your support!
Saiba-of-the-Icewings won the chapter one challenge. Sometime soon he'll be implemented into a future chapter. Not sure when, but soon. Don't worry, more challenges are ahead. Suggestion for this was for Qibli to go on his own mission to make Winter his friend while helping Carnelian.
Point of view for this story is...Qibli!
I don't know why you didn't already know this, but I don't own Wings of Fire.
"So second period for us is history?" Turtle asked.
"Yep. Think Carnelian will be there?" Qibli replied.
"Yes," Moon said unexpectedly, "she will." Oh, um, alright. How did she know that? Qibli could tell many things about people by how they talked, how they acted, and with just one sentence, he could see where a person's been. He took into account everything about what they were doing, like Turtle said that he liked to go treasure hunting, but he never said anyone came with him. He likes to be alone when he does something, and is okay being overlooked by his parents.
But he couldn't figure out Moonwatcher. It was so weird. The way she said something, like she could tell what someone was thinking. He was fine with it, but honestly a little unsettled. It wasn't that he liked the way she looked at him when he joked, or how her hair caught the sunlight when they were walking. Just because she was pretty to him didn't mean anything just yet. She was just, confusing. One minute she'd be quiet, and the next she'd be passionately talking about robotics.
"So, this is the history classroom?" Winter asked. Qibli jumped at his chance to make Winter laugh.
"Based on how it says 'History' on the sign right there, I'm gonna say yes." Qibli looked at Winter expectantly, hoping he would laugh. He could see Winter looking at him, no emotion. No laughs, no chuckles. Alright, he'd have to up his game to get Winter to like him.
They walked into the classroom and saw the teacher, Webs, working on something at his desk. Qibli looked around, and saw the bright orange head of Carnelian buried in her arms at a desk. She didn't look up when they walked in, or when they took their seats. She only let out a muffled 'here' when Webs called her name. The class was composed of Webs droning on about how this class was going to be easy to pass if they studied hard and payed attention. He finished the class by saying they should start reading chapter one of their history books, as there would be a quiz the next Monday. That got a groan from Kinkajou and Turtle.
Next was gym, so Qibli was going to be able to see if Carnelian was friendlier when she was doing was he thought she would like. First they did a quick lap around the massive gym. It was a lot bigger than Qibli thought it would be. As he was running, he noticed that Winter was racing him, and just smiled when Qibli shot ahead and looked back. Yes! I knew that guy was in there!
They did some other various exercises, and Qibli guessed that they were to determine how strict Tsunami should be with each of them. Winter and Carnelian proved to be excellent, moving fast and powerfully. They must have trained or exercised a lot when they were younger. Carnelian still seemed really grumpy the entire time, and Qibli was probably the only one who saw when she narrowly missed punching Winter's head.
Qibli, Umber, and Kinkajou did mediocrely when they did what Tsunami asked, slower and breathing more heavily than Winter and Carnelian. They still did pretty well, though. Turtle did pretty well at the beginning, but got tired extremely quickly, gasping for air at the end. Moon did her exercises quickly, but was shaking the entire time. He noticed, but he doubted anyone else did. She looked as if she wouldn't show that she was getting tired.
At the end, no one was sweating or smelled bad, but the legs of a few of them were shaking. Tsunami just had them either relax or mess around with the he basketballs until the bell rang.
"Finally! I was getting hungry!" Umber exclaimed.
"We had breakfast together only five hours ago, dude." Turtle pointed out.
"And snacks two hours ago." added Winter.
"Yeah well, I have a big appetite." he argued. A bit more fighting, and then,
"Can we just go?" Carnelian said unexpectedly. She talked! And she didn't yell at them!
"Sure, let's go." Qibli said hurriedly, trying to show that he cared for Carnelian, but the way it came out sounded a little like he was being a suck up. They went to the cafeteria and they asked for some food from the workers. He got a cheeseburger (couldn't think of a desert animal that's okay to eat, also that's not uncomfortable) and a soda, then went to where the others were sitting. Qibli noticed that there were actually very few students in the cafeteria for it's size. Everyone was seated together at one end of the table, with Carnelian by herself at the other end. They all are their food, and during it. Qibli noticed that Carnelian was edging closer the entire time. But the end, she was on their half of the table. Maybe they were growing on her.
The rest of the day was pretty boring, with not much else happening. At the end of the day, Umber asked if they wanted to go to a coffee shop that he had seen while he was driving here, as they had no homework. Everyone agreed, even Carnelian. Moon, Turtle, and Kinkajou went with Umber, and Winter and Carnelian went with Qibli. As they were driving, Winter and Carnelian seemed to be getting along, talking a bit about fighting sports, like martial arts, boxing, and wrestling.
"I have a feeling you two will form a 'strong' bond." Qibli joked, trying to make them laugh. This time, Winter doubled over in his seat, suppressing laughter. Carnelian chuckled a bit at it, too. They were both in there somewhere, he would just have to find a way to drag them out. Eventually, they reached their destination when Umber stopped at a building in front of them. They all hopped out, and looked at the place. It was kind of small, with the walls looking a little shabby.
"This is supposed to be the great place you were talking about?" Carnelian asked, skeptical.
"Hey, the food in there is much better than the looks, trust me," Umber insisted. They walked in, and noticed that although the place was clean, the furniture was a little worn. They were a couple of patches in the seats, and the couch was sagging. Bringing two tables together so they could all sit down, Winter started up a conversation,
"So, what did you guys think of the teachers?"
"Tsunami was nice." Turtle said.
"She's your sister." Kinkajou pointed out.
"I can still think she's nice." Turtle responded.
"Well," Carnelian said, "Webs was a bit boring, but he was really down to earth."
"What happened to the grumpy person we saw last night? I'm glad you changed, but what happened?" Kinkajou asked.
"I decided I'll see if you six are worth being nice to, and based on the car ride here, these two win so far." Carnelian said, jerking her head at Qibli and Winter.
"I'm flattered." said Qibli.
"So, anyone want a drink?" asked Umber.
"Sure." they replied. They all gave their orders, and Umber walked back with a tray of cups. Winter got an iced dark coffee. Qibli a piping hot vanilla steamer. Moon got a smoothie of chocolate and cherries. Kinkajou got a fruit smoothie. Carnelian sipped at a vanilla latte. Winter just got water, and Umber got a hot cocoa.
"You know, if they got new furniture in this place, and changed the sign from a coffee shop to a cafe like it is, they'd get a lot more customers." Turtle pointed out, gesturing to how they were the only ones there. Umber wasn't lying about the drinks, they were great. This place had the potential to become the most popular spot for their age group. After finishing their drinks, and talking for a bit about what they expected tomorrow, they got back into their respective vehicles and drove back to campus. Qibli phoned Umber on his car and put it on speaker, so they could all talk a bit more.
Upon getting back to the campus, Moon said she wanted to get started on her textbook, and disappeared into her dormitory. Winter said the same thing, and headed for his. Seizing the chance to become better friends with Winter, Qibli left, too. Getting to his room, Qibli saw Winter on his laptop, decorated with a polar Iceland.
"That doesn't look like reading a textbook." Qibli said. Winter jumped a bit, and then calmly replied,
"For all you know, I already finished it."
"Alright then...wait...did you just make a joke?"
"Maybe."
"Yes! I knew you were friendlier than you seemed!"
"Don't worry, I'm still asking to change roommates." Qibli knew he wasn't being serious.
"Sure, sure." Need any help with anything?"
"Nah," he put on a pompous tone, "it's not like I would ask for help from you." Qibli broke down laughing at that. Winter looked like he had successfully held back his own laughs, and then broke down too. For a second they just kneeled on the floor, trying to get their breath back.
"Well, I'm gonna read my textbook. You go back to what you were doing." Qibli said, getting his book out of his backpack. By the time he had finished the thirty pages that Webs called a chapter, it was about nine at night. He saved the notes that he had been taking on his laptop, and shut it down, then put it on charge. Winter stayed on his laptop for a while after, doing who knows what.
"Hey Winter."
"Yeah?"
"What are you doing on your laptop?"
"Oh, I'm uh...writing a book." he answered as if he didn't want Qibli to see it.
"What's it about?"
"It's about someone who can use magic, but as they use it, they become more and more insane. So when the character used it too much, the story got confusing, I was just fixing it up, to make it easier to understand."
"Oh, do you think you might publish it?"
"Maybe…"
"I'll be the first to buy a copy." Winter looked taken aback,
"Really? My family always said my writing was terrible, you're the first person to...wow."
"Your family sounds great."
"They are!" Winter said, annoyed, "They train me in martial arts, and one day, I'm gonna become the best fighter out there."
"Then why'd they send you here?"
"I...I wanted to come, and convinced them that I would go and not care about a single person. Guess I failed at that, huh?"
"That's your choice, Winter. I know which one will gain you friends, but it's your choice."
"With you here, I don't think you let me have a choice."
"Sure don't buddy."
"Thanks for not giving up."
"Dude, it's the second day. I don't give up after only that long."
"Yeah, I guess, it feels like we've been here forever, yet it's only been a day. Weird, isn't it?"
"That's what friends are for."
"Heh, night, Qibli."
"Night." Winter reached over for his lamp, and shut it off, and Qibli did the same. This was going to be a long year, a fun one, but no doubt a long one.
Well, that was...weird. I don't think I'm gonna write about the classes they take in the day anymore, unless you people want me to. Any suggestions for the next chapter? If you want me to do a ship, then tell me about it, I might make a book just for that. Review for a chance of the next chapter being your idea! Also, sorry for the cringe filled jokes, I'm bad at them. If you've been wondering why I post at like, two in the morning my time. It's because I have insomnia, and when I'm lying awake in my bed, ideas strike me. See ya next chapter. AshEmber OUT!
