CHAPTER 13
"we need to disqualify them" Xiang spoke
"Yeah. I'm guessing you also saw what happened in the shield" Nami spoke.
"no, I couldn't see anything, after that light…" Xiang spoke.
"Oh yeah! That light" Nami said. "What was that? Light magic?"
"She could perhaps have parents from the other groups of people," Kaseem said.
"Could be a possibility, we just need to keep her away from him." Xiang held her umbrella tightly. "He has already caught interest."
"She's gorgeous though!" Nami said
THALIA POV-
I can't believe our plan worked. Our opponents seemed very confused about their own abilities and very uncoordinated. That fog, it seemed like the user was distracted, just like before. Is it who I think it is? And what was with them and being near Rina? I have to protect her. They most definitely wanted her gem. But how did they know?
After the fight was over. We all got put into a room with the team we chose. It was a small room, with a bathroom and desk for us three. For now, it looked plain and boring. Once I get accepted into my rank I'll start decorating.
I laid on my bed. Glad that we won the fight, now the girls in the healing group can master self-defence.
NERINA POV-
I haven't seen Kian in a while. I wonder if he likes this new environment.
I stood up heading towards the door "Um, I'm going to check up on Kian. "I paused. After getting my approval with Thalia and Ravi I walked out of the room. I walked through layers of doors, stairs and classes. Finally appearing outside.
"It shouldn't be far." I muttered. Walking through the neighbourhood.
"Hello. You're the girl from the arena, right?" a man spoke behind me. I looked back in surprise.
My heart relaxed when I realised it was just a boy, his blonde hair with pink streaks followed against the wind. His moonlight blue eyes smiled softly. "I saw your fight. You were incredible. You have potential, you know?" he spoke again.
"thanks." I replied, blushing slightly. "I'm trying to become stronger so that means a lot. I'm Nerina. Are you a student here?" I spoke
He hesitated "yes. I'm a student. Just like you. And I'm Keith" he spoke "are you going somewhere?"
"yeah… I'm going to see my brother. "I spoke."
"Aw cute, how cute. How old is he?" he asked.
"Three. I think… you know, siblings can't really remember their ages." i laughed nervously.
"I know right! I have like 5 siblings" he messed his hair.
"Five? Big family, nice" I replied awkwardly.
"Yeah, they're really annoying though. Do you want me to walk you to the nursery? It's dangerous for a woman to be out at night anyway"
I thought about it deeply for some reason, if he saw Kian, he would be at risk, he's still a stranger who can report me.
"It's okay, I have a friend I'm meeting in the nursery, so it's okay" I said using gestures to explain the situation.
"That's okay!" he laughed. " It wasn't my place to get into your personal space anyway."
"Yeah… sorry" I replied.
"No, it's okay. Well, I'll see you later?"
"See you" I waved back at him, before turning around.
I made my way through the nursery, getting lost occasionally.
I opened the door slowly, only to see children running around sitting, playing and dancing.
"Hello! How are you!? Are you looking for your child?" A middle aged teacher, covered in paint and flour, opened the door.
"Oh… I'm here for my brother Kian" I smiled.
"Amazing, please wait here while I call him" she said energetically.
While she left, I was looking at the children playing with toys I've never seen. It was cute, they were so carefree.
"Mommy!" Kian said, running towards me excitedly.
"Hey." my mouth curved upwards. "Can I take him out for a while?"
"Of course! It's almost sleeping time anyway, I wanted them to play until they start to get sleepy, you know?" her hand touched her face softly.
"Yep, I'll be back early." I said holding his hands.
"See you later!" she closed the door.
"Mommy, I did lots of stuff," Kian jumped.
"Yeah? Like what?"
"I coloured animals! And instead of using magic the teacher made me use other toys and I played hide-and-seek!" he spoke with excitement.
"That's nice, sounds like you're having lots of fun, that's good"
"Yeah! Mommy what are we doing!?" He looked up at me.
"It's a surprise" I said entering the forest. "When I was with my friends, I decided to get you treats," I smiled.
"Yay!!" his eyes lit up.
"I got you a plushie, a cheetah and tiger, some weird looking candy that looks like clouds and strawberry cake" I said , picking it from behind a tree.
"Woah!!" his eyes lit up brightly "you're the best mommy!" He hugged my leg tightly.
I hummed. "But you have to eat the candy tomorrow"
He frowned. " Can I just have a little? Like a little cloud candy?" he looked at me "please?" he pouted.
"You know what? Alright" I chuckled, opening the tub. "Only a little" I said, handing him a little.
"His world beamed. "Thanks mommy!"
"Don't tell your teacher, or friends" I wanted playfully, watching him munch happily. "Let's get you to class.
"Okay!" he said, his little fingers getting sticky from the sugar. "Mommy it's really like I can't taste anything! And it's sticky, mommy please clean it for me"
"Uh, okay, wait" I said, taking a little water from my pouch, slowly pulling the sugar away from his hands.
"Hehe, thanks!" he walked bubbly.
"Well, we're here Kian," I said, opening the door.
"You're back! Oh dear a little souvenir I see" the teacher said looking at the toys"
"Yeah, just a little stuff I bought…"
"Well, you two came at the perfect time! It's time for nap, sorry i'm a bit busy putting the other kids to bed, I'll talk to you later, promise" she bowed her head profusely.
"It's okay, later is okay with me" I waved my hand. "I'm going now."
"Bye mommy! I love you!" Kian screamed.
I just nodded and closed the door. I let out a sigh, feeling bad for the teacher.
I walked back to the school, avoiding any routes I found very suspicious. After a while, I made it to my room.
Thalia, Ravi and I shared the same room, however we had our own toiletries, room and wardrobes.