7 7. First Figh

Chapter 7

MaryAnn and Ryela sat on the bench in silence after Ryela explained her flashback.

"Who's Blake? And Austin?" MaryAnn inclined, "If you don't mind me asking?

"Blake was just a jerk from WWIDI. He'd bully lower class kids into doing things for him and injure them for fun... And Austin... Well." quavered Ryela. She took a deep breath and continued, "He's just an old friend. Was an old friend, actually."

"Just a friend, huh? He seems kind of.important to you."

"Well yea, he protected me while in WWIDI until I got abilities I don't know how many times I'd be in the infirmary if he weren't there for me."

"So I'm guessing after you got powers youdidn't need him?"

"No matter much he bugged me I couldn't just end our relationship like that. We knew each other since... Well, I don't know how long I was there."

MaryAnn soaked up everything Ryel was saying, and they sat there thinking together.

MaryAnn got ready to go inside from her old bones being cold but was stopped by something Ryela said.

"I'm sorry, dear, what did you say?" MaryAnn faltered.

"We weren't always friends, you know?" She flattered. Ryela look at MaryAnn then backs down. "When I realized the bad things WWIDI was doing... I hoped, maybe, he would've come with me..." Ryela stuttered wiping off tears. "He made his choice, and I made mine. I never thought it'd happen, but now we're enemies." Ryela declared standing up. Then there was a long pause.

"Family or enemies... hard choice." MaryAnn took another pause as a leaf lew by and landed on her head. She grabbed the leaf and continued. "Each leave may come from a different tree...but just because the wind blows does not mean it should fall, or let the wind say where it should land."

"You metaphors are killing me."

"I'm saying that people make choices and they let circumstances tell them where to go. Your friend chose to let problems show him where to land, and it pushed him to evil." MaryAnn counseled as she walked over to Ryela, "We can not dodge problems that happen in life, but we can take them in for a time of learning and counsel. To help lead us away from harm. You, Ryela, don't have to let it control you. Make your own decisions... make your own destiny."

"Thanks, Ms. MaryAnn." Ryela leaned in giving her a hug.

"Oh your welcoe, dear. If you want, you can call me Mary, or Ann, or anything that makes you feel more comfortable."

"Sure."

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RING! RIIIING! RING!

"Just kill me while you're at it!" Marly pleaded, putting a pillow over her head.

RIII- CRASH!!

The loudspeaker crashed down in pieces as Marly gave an evil smirk.

"I have taken downthe enemy!" Marly laughed as she curled up in her blankets.

RING! RING! RING! "Wake up, kids. Training starts in two hours. Take some time to get ready and eat breakfast. There are waffles and bacon with a side of fruits for breakfast. Remember training starts in two hours."

"There's another one!"

"I think you may need to make a new plan of attack." joked Natalie. "and maybe a quitter method too."

"Let's hurry before the waffles run out!" Marly exclaimed.

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The girls made their way to the cafeteria, and like normal, the guys were already there eating. But something was different.

"Uh, where's Jake?" Ryela mumbled.

"Good morning to you too." Gabe provoked,"But he's sitting with his new friend over there."

The girls looked over and saw Jake sitting next to a pale kid, wearing all black, and shaggy dark hair.

"I think his name is Mike or something I don'tknow." Izon yawned.

"Oh yeah, I heard he can control darkness, death, and other depressing stuff. He's not too good at it though." informed Natalie, "But he sure can give someone one heck of a migraine."

"Perfect, now Jake is friends with the devil," Ryela whispered

"Try a piece of bacon it will make you happy." Marly insisted handing her a piece. Ryela took a bite and her face lit up.

"What is this?" She blurted.

"You're telling me you've never had bacon?" Gabe questioned in amazement.

"I think I have before, it's just been so long I forgot what it tastes likes. Imma gets more. Uh, Marly could you come with me, please." Ryela faltered. "I don't want to go by myself," she whispered.

The girls went over to the breakfast bar and Ryela grabbed a plate full of bacon. As she walked back she tripped over something and the bacon went everywhere, but before it could touch the floor Marly used her ability to catch them all.

"Thanks, Mar," Ryela said getting off the ground.

"Oh, my bad. Did I accidentally put my foot out and trip you?" Jake smirked, "Or are you always just that clumsy?"

Something rose up in Ryela and she got bold. "Well, are you always such an idiot? Or do you just like to show off when I'm around?" Ryela smirked back sarcastically. Mike looked at her in shock, and they were gave each other a death stare.

"Did you just insult me?"

"Well if you'd clean out your ears, yes I did."

Mike took a step forward and his eyes turned yellow, but before anything could happen, Jake, pushed him back.

"She's mine," Jake demanded as he stepped forward

"If you don't want every bone in your body broken, I suggest you frick off." Marly threatened, stepping in front of Ryela.

"No. I don't need you to stick up for me." Ryela whispered as she stepped away from Marly.

Jake immediately ran toward Ryela and threw a punch of fire, but she dodged it. They went back and forth fighting. Ryela was mainly blocking, but when she could she'd through a punch and knock him in the face. All of the kids in the cafeteria was watching them, and there were no guards in the site because of a meeting they were having.

"Ugh stay still!" yelled Jake. He threw a fireball on one side of the pillar, and then on other making her stop behind it. "Now I got you." lasers blasted out of his eyes towards the top of the pillar knocking it down. "That's cute you thought you could beat me."

The kids sat there in awe as Marly screeched in fear. She bolted over the pile of rubble.

GGGRRRR!

The sound of rumble moving stopped his taunt. The kids looked over and saw Gabe holding up the huge, broken pillar above Ryela's head.

"I leave for five freaking minutes, and you almost get yourself killed!" Gabe protest throwing the pillar in front of him.

"Can you not scold me right now." Ryela pleaded, "And I don't need help."

Gabe helped her up then walked over to Jake and gave him the hardest glare.

"I said don't touch her."

"And I said, or what, Ace," Jake smirk

With a blink of an eye, Jake went down hard on the floor.

"What the heck!" Jake coughed.

"Or I'll hurt you.

"Gabe!" Gilly yelled grabbing him, "What were you thinking? You know the rules! Now you're coming with me." Gabe walked off looking at Ryela with relief on his face.

"W- wait." Ryela interrupted running up to them.

"What are you doing?" Gabe questioned.

"I- it was my fault, sir. I started the fight. Gabe didn't do anything."

"I honestly don't care who started it. I'm just trying to do my job." Gilly barked as he grabbed Ryela's arm to lead her to Main Office. Ryela looked back at Gabe and gave a soft smile as the door closed behind her.

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