Chapter 9: The Warning
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That Empty Sack entering the Quiz Bee because he was chosen by her.
I don't forgive him!
He doesn't deserve to be in there!
It was supposed to be me!
Looks like my fellow classmate forget of what will happen if you mess with me.
I'll make sure...
I'll make sure that he will be kicked out in school!
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It was the day of the Quiz Bee and yet it was 6:00 in the morning. Everyone in the Section Anima room were still asleep, everyone except for 9. Since he was chosen by Aliana, he had to study hard so he could help his classmates to win the Quiz Bee.
Bridget was shown in the rooftop if the school, praying with her necklace close to her chest. She heard everything about the incident what happened in the classroom, of course she was shocked at the results that 9 and Mirai are competing for the Quiz Bee. This is one of the reasons why she had to pray, not only to support the two but to make sure that everything is okay.
When she was done praying she went to the Section Anima room, but not seeing a book that blocks the closed door. She pick it up and opens the door. When she was about to enter, she saw a pile of books on her way. Where do all these books coming from?! She looked around and saw 9 reading a book while sitting on a 10 feet tower of books.
Bridget: Elijah?!
9: *looks to Bridget* Bridget?
Bridget: How in the world did you get up there?!
9: *looks to his surroundings, smiles sheepishly* I…don't know. I think I over read much that I didn't noticed I've been sitting here.
Bridget: Well come down from there and fix the books. Where did all these books from?
9: *climbs down and picks up the books* My room.
Bridget: Your room? Maybe Aliana and Dipper brought A LOT of books to his room and why are all these books scattered on the floor? Hmmm…maybe *to 9* You haven't slept, have you? Elijah?
Bridget turned around and saw 9 sleeping on the table. She shook her head in dismay.
Bridget: I knew it…*shakes 9 gently* Elijah…
9: *wakes up* Oh….I'm sorry.
Bridget: It's okay but why you had all these books on the floor?
9: *shamely* I only studied for the Quiz Bee today. *hung his head down sadly* I want to help them so they could win the Quiz Bee.
Bridget: *looks to 9 suspiciously* Elijah, is that the ONLY THING WHY YOU WANT TO HELP THEM?
9: *nods*
Bridget: I don't think so.
She grabbed 9's arm and went out of the room. While that, she looked at 9. He was tired and depressed from all his studying. They finally came to the office and went to Bridget's room. 9 and Bridget sat down on their chairs and went on silence...until Bridget finally spoke.
Bridget: What's wrong with you?
9: Nothing, Bridget.
Bridget: Well then why you study so hard that you didn't sleep at night and you had you books lying on the floor?
9: I want to help my classmates, that's all.
Bridget: …Elijah, is it your classmates?
9: *nervously* What? No, no it's not them.
Bridget: I can feel your spirit, you know.
9: What do you mean?
Bridget: You feel sad and worried. Tell me Elijah, who did this to you?
9: *irritated* Nothing.
Bridget: Don't lie to me, Elijah Oppenheimer.
I don't want to
I don't want to
I don't want to
Bridget: *sighs* I knew it. It was him who did this to you. *stands up* I'm going to tell this to Aliana.
9: *grabs Bridget's arm* Wait!
Bridget: *truns to 9* But Elijah...
9: Please don't tell this to her. I don't want the problem to get worse.
Bridget: Not until you told me the truth.
9: If I tell you the truth, you won't tell this to Aliana?
Bridget: *nods*
9: Ok...
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12 Hours Ago...
Right after the incident, the students went to the Corridor of Lockers to their room. But not after seeing a familiar boy in their way.
Mirai left after. When we were going to our room, Jet came to us.
Jet: *sarcastically* So you were selected in the Quiz Bee along with Mirai. How lucky of you, chosen by our Adviser without thinking twice
Mordecai: Jet if this is all about Aliana disqualifying you and Kyoko, Elijah has nothing to do about it.
Jet: Of course he does. Don't you remember the last time?
9: What are you talking about?
Jet: You stop Kyoko from choking me.
Dib: So what? Elijah saved your life. What's the problem of that?
Jet: I tried to tell Aliana to choose me. But she didn't, she chose that sack boy over me to join the Quiz Bee.
9: It wouldn't happen if you didn't tease Kyoko.
Jet: It wouldn't happen if you didn't interrupt us.
9: I was just trying to help you.
Jet: Oh yeah? You old piece of rag didn't help me at all. You just make everything worse in the school like you're the black cat that made some bad luck.
9: I do not.
Jet: It is. You'll never win the Quiz Bee because you're a curse. You're sending bad luck to my life and everyone's life.
Phineas: *interferes* That's because you're too judgmental to Elijah. Just like all of the students in the school.
Jet: Don't interfere, Flynn. You're not part of the problem where there are other problems that you could go to their shoes like a rat.
Phineas: A rat?! *walk towards Jet* Alright, you're getting too far this time.
9: *stops Phineas* He's right.
Phineas: But Elijah...
9: ...This is between him and me...I don't want to make things worse. Just go.
Phineas: But-
9: Please.
Phineas think about it for a second, but then decides to go along with the rest of the students. When Dipper and Dib went to the door, they stopped right there and hid behind the door, listening to Jet and 9.
When they left, I asked Jet a question to him
9: Jet, why did you almost kill me on the 3rd day?
Jet: Kill you? I was sabotaging you!
9: By hitting me with a stick?
Jet: I wasn't hitting you! I was supposed to hit your Locker!
9: You mean our Locker?
Jet: Your Locker! Not mine.
9: You're part of the Section Anima students! You were supposed to be kind to us!
Jet: I was when you came! So you better listen to my warning, back down from the Quiz Bee and your reputation will be unharmed.
9: What reputation?! I don't understand, and what do you mean reputation? And also why do you want to be in the Quiz Bee so badly?
Jet: It's because I want to show off! Get out of the Quiz Bee and let me replace you.
9: No. After what you did to Kyoko, I won't back out. You'll hurt someone else's feelings besides her.
Jet: I was telling the truth!
9: But you treat it like an insult! You shouldn't hurt someone else's feelings just because they are lower than you, and your temper isn't good at all . Haven't you remember that time that you almost killed Leo?
Jet: *shocks* How the Hell did you know that old man?
9: My classmates told me what happened to him before you came, they even warned me about you. They knew that if you saw me, you will do anything to get rid of me. If it wasn't for that warning...I would have died right now because of you!
Jet stared at 9 in anger and 9 stared him back. He was angry at 9 not because he knew about what happened to Leo, but because of his classmates helped him survive. It's because of his classmates 9 is alive right now. It's because of his classmates that he was disqualified from joining the Quiz Bee.
It was because of his classmates...
He has no one to be with.
Jet calms down and walked away. But not until he gave 9 his final warning, with a mischevous smile plastered on his face
Jet: I'm warning you Elijah Oppenheimer. Quit the contest and no one will get hurt in the end. You're lucky you have your classmates...But sooner...You won't.
9: I'm not going to fall from your tricks.
Jet: Let's just see about that.
And then he left, giving me that warning
9 waited for Jet to leave from the Corridor of Lockers, while Dib and Dipper went to their room.
The three didn't sleep at all. 9 was busy reviewing for tomorrow, while Dipper and Dib were trying to figure out Jet's warning.
Dipper:You know, Dib. I was wondering. Why would Jet warn Elijah about something like reputation and us?
Dib: I was asking the same question too. This happens all the time. Back in Section Iskuro, Jet also gave me a warning. But all I know is Zim joining from Section Lementarya and I just saved the school. But I'm glad that Elijah beat Jet in there.
Dipper: You think that Jet's scaring him so he could go enter to the Quiz Bee for real?
Dib: I don't think so. Or maybe it be some things going in here in the school?
Dipper: You mean the mysterious outsiders that could be happening to the missing students?
Dib: Too far, but it can be.
Dipper: Well, let's talk about this in the morning along with the others.
Dib: *sighs* Ok...
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9: And that's all I know in the end.
Bridget: A warning that Jet gave to you. It's possible for the missing students or the deaths of my friends...but it can't be. Elijah, were there anything else that Jet said to you?
9: Just don't join the contest.
When Bridget going to speak, the school bell rang. It was the Quiz Bee.
Oh no...
Bridget: Don't worry, Elijah. I'll tell your other classmates to help you and Mirai in the Quiz Bee.
9: Thank you, Bridget.
Bridget: Now go and meet Mirai in the auditorium.
9: Ok.
He left the room while Bridget is going to the Section Anima room. When Bridget came to the room, she saw the students were discussing something.
Bridget: What's going on?
Lettuce: Dipper and Dib were telling something to us.
Bridget: Is it about Jet's warning?
Dib: Wait, how did you know?
Bridget: Elijah talked about it in my office this morning.
Tails: Where is he?
Bridget: He's on the auditorium now with Mirai. Other than that, were you planning to help Elijah?
Finn: Yeah, just in case Jet's warning was true.
Bridget: Ok then. I'll meet you in the auditorium later.
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In the auditorium, the chairs was set and the scoreboards were positioned at the stage. She saw 9 and Mirai were reviewing with the other students from the other sections.
Bridget: Elijah! Mirai!
9 and Mirai: Bridget!
Bridget: You both ready for later?
Mirai: *nod* A little bit nervous.
9: Me too. I don't know if I can do it.
Bridget: It's okay. As long as you both do your best.
Mirai: Yes, Bridget.
9: Ok...
Bridget: Don't worry, we'll both support you *winks at 9*.
Then Jet came in, he was now wearing a tuxedo instead of his uniform.
Mirai: Jet?
Jet: Don't worry, I'm just watching you both in the Quiz Bee. Anyways, good luck. You're going to need it.
As Jet walks away, he dropped something on the ground. 9 picked it up and saw a note.
'As this day comes
you came to succession.
However, it came to a very serious price.
Look around you and look for someone who shares you a bond.
Yet, you just came to this place in 5 days.
But heed my warning, get out of the Quiz Bee while you still can'
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This is his trap. It must be in this auditorium somewhere.
I can't fall into his trap!
He put the note to his pocket and go on to reviewing.
But what they didn't noticed that Jet is watching them.
I will get you soon, Elijah Oppenheimer. I will make you suffer!