May stared in awe at what just happen, it all occured so fast. Ceaser gasped , he was beyond shocked.

"What just happened?" He asked, bewildered, glancing to Noah, the ball, May , and back to Noah again.

But none were close to being more shocked than the person who threw the ball itself.

The sudden revelation that Noah might possess hidden skills in playing basketball shook Raphael to his core

Noah's heart pounded in his chest as he frantically tried to assess what just happened. It almost felt like every senses in his body screamed that he should stretch out his hand , immediately stopping the ball that was moving at incredible speed from almost hitting May squarely in the face.

Time seemed to stand still as Raphael observed the miraculous feat that had just happened.

Not just May or Ceaser, but most of the student who caught a glimpse of what happened had their eyes widen with disbelief and jaw dropped in astonishment.

Unable to resist the allure of competition, Raphael boldly stepped forward "Hey!".

Noah turned nervously, not him again. He had a feeling Raphael threw the ball at him instead, obviously annoyed that it didn't hit it's intended target .

"How you doing Raph? Long time no see". Ceaser said with a cheeky look.

"Shut up. You... You never told me you can play basketball. So you were pretending in front of coach so you can always stay on the bench weren't you? Are we a joke to you ?!".

Noah gulped, Raphael was getting the wrong idea. He wasn't that skilled in basketball, this definitely had something to do with his were shifter power.

And just like that, Raphael instigated a public showdown, challenging Noah to a one-on-one basketball match -

Finally, the moment arrived when Noah was called to step onto the court.

He couldn't decline anymore because somehow Raphael had convinced the coach to make it official. He was bent on embarrassing him in front of the whole school.

His teammates were randomly selected and he barely even knew any of them while Raphael got almost all the elite players. So much for a fair match.

Noah cursed his powers under his breath and hoped they could manifest so he can win this and not embarrass himself while May was watching.

Somehow May and Ceaser were somehow convinced that he had skills but he was shy and didn't want to show off.

Ceaser began rallying up everyone to start cheering him so he can win this, this was infact the opposite of what Noah wanted.

He glanced at May who kept staring at him anxiously, as if she knew he was up to something.

"You better not hold back on me Noah" He said out loud from the far corner of the court.

He was helpless. There was no way out of this, he was going to have to go through this.

The sound of the whistle pierced the ear of Noah, the game had begun.

As the ball was passed from one player to another, anticipation hung in the air.

It was in this moment that fate intervened, offering Noah an unexpected chance to prove himself. With a swift flick of a wrist, the ball was launched towards Noah's direction, soaring through the air with incredible speed, with Noah barely catching it, still nervous about the whole game.

Suddenly, piercing through the air, a blaring alarm erupted, shattering the tranquil atmosphere and alerting the entire school community.

"Every student, this is your principal. I have been informed that there is a strange occurrence in this very school and student are advised to stay calm as your teacher will go and observe it. Please stay calm".

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Noah eyes widened as he got that same danger feeling.

No, no.... it can't be..

Panic ensued as frightened cries cascaded through the hallways, amplifying with each passing second.

Confusion clenched at Noah's heart as he joined his fellow students in searching for answers. With hurried steps, he made his way towards his best friend and May trying to find the actual source of the alarm, his mind racing to comprehend the gravity of the situation.

He didn't want it to be what he thought.

As he got to Ceaser's bench, panting heavily. He looked at his friend who was frozen in fear. He tried calming him down until a bone-chilling boom reverberated through the building, rattling windows and jolting everyone's senses.

A sea of fearful faces met Noah's gaze as he tried to decipher the origin of the deafening sound. Suddenly, like a scene out of a horror movie, students began running, screaming, and pushing one another in a desperate scramble to escape.

Grabbing both of their hands, Noah dragged them , running along with other students. He had never seen Ceaser this afraid before and he wasn't going to let May get harmed by anyone or anything.

Panic mounted within Noah's chest as he glimpsed a sight that sent shivers down his spine.

Emerging from the shadows, a towering, monstrous creature materialized before them. A dense fog, ominously dark and swirling, engulfed the beast, its menacing presence sending a chill down even the bravest souls.

The void being was back , it's grotesque silhouette cut through the haze, revealing sharp claws and glowing eyes that seemed to pierce through the shadows with wicked intent.

As the creature advanced, its every step reverberated with an unholy force, causing the ground to tremble beneath the frightened students.

It felt different this time like it was even more powerful than he last saw it. Noah's heart pounded in his ears, fear threatening to paralyze him.

Yet, a spark of determination flickered within, refusing to succumb to the paralyzing grip of terror.

It wasn't his first encounter with the void being but he was going to make sure it was the last.

"Take May and run to safety". Letting go of both their hands.

"Where are you going?!!. That's the wrong way". May screamed for him to come back as he left them

Summoning his courage, Noah instinctively rushed towards the cowering students,

"Everyone, run this way! " Gesturing them towards a safe direction,his voice commanding them to flee to safety.

He was shocked at his sudden change in character as he valiantly rallied his classmates, urging them with unyielding determination to escape the clutches of the abomination before them. Together, they weaved through the chaos, the adrenaline fueling their escape from this nightmare.

With each frantic stride, Noah's mind whirled with thoughts of survival, desperately seeking a viable strategy to combat the creature's destructive rampage.

He knew it was after him so he didn't want anyone else getting involved. It was clear that this would be a battle of allure and guile, one that Noah was unsure he would emerge victorious from.

As Noah led his peers through the maze of hallways, each turn brought them closer to safety. The creature's haunting presence gradually faded and was replaced by the comforting sounds of distant sirens and the reassuring voices of rescue personnel.

Then he stopped, a voice screaming from behind. "Someone help me!!".

Oh no... Did everyone not escape? He thought to himself almost loosing him mind . He didn't want to believe that he couldn't save everyone.

Without a second thought, he ran back to go help, anyway he can.

As chaos erupted within the school, Noah raced back inside with a single purpose in mind: to help someone in need. His heart pounded in his chest as panic and determination fueled his every step.

The urgency in his movements was evident as he sprinted through the hallways, dodging frantic students and shouting teachers.

He had to call Aries like they planned, though his initial plan was to get everyone out so they wouldn't witness things get really ugly.

He wasn't sure how long it was going to take till he got here but he was going to do his absolute best not to die before he comes.

But as he reached for his pocket to grab his phone , a sinking feeling settled in his stomach.

His phone was nowhere to be found. Panic washed over him like a tidal wave, threatening to drown out his motivation. How could he misplace it at a time like this.

His mind raced as he retraced his steps, desperately searching in his mind for any sign of his phone. Every passing second felt like an eternity. He cursed himself for not being more careful, for not ensuring he had his phone with him before charging back into the school.

He had a strong feeling it fell to the floor somewhere in this school as he was leading everyone out.

Fear and frustration blinded him momentarily, but then he reminded himself why he had come back in the first place.

There was someone in need of help, someone who depended on him. And in that moment, the Noah's determination overcame his despair.

Resolute, he decided to search for an alternative solution. Bypassing the thought of calling for backup, he relied on his own instincts and courage to face whatever he would encounter. He knew he couldn't waste any more time searching for his lost phone; there was a life at stake.

With a deep breath, he steeled himself for the unknown and forged ahead.

In that fateful moment, Noah's heart raced with panic and desperation, time seemed to slow down before his very eyes.

The hallway, once a passageway of hope, now morphed into a twisted labyrinth of impending doom. The air thickened with an eerie mist, its darkness oozing malevolence into every corner, enveloping the helpless girl in its suffocating grasp.

It was the new girl ,Linnea, from today, about to get eaten alive by the void being,the sight paralyzed him momentarily, fear gripping his every muscle.

She was so far away and he knew he couldn't make it in time. If only he was faster.

"Noooo!!" He shouted hoping the creature would notice him but no .

She was going to get killed and it was going to be all his fault. The image of her helpless and terrified face will forever haunt him.

As clockwork precision aligned, Noah's instincts suddenly took over, everything became slow again like it did back in the basketball court,his body instinctively propelling itself forward with an otherworldly agility.

With every stride, a symphony of shattered glass and crumbling foundation echoed around him, as the ground beneath him cracked and trembled under his unleashed speed.

His legs moved in swift, blinding flashes, eradicating the very concept of speed limits. The world around him blurred into an indistinguishable whirlwind of colors and motion.

Linnea, still spellbound by fear, watched in awe as her imminent demise hung in the balance.

In the blink of an eye, Noah defied the laws of physics, launching himself towards her with an ethereal grace.

With an audacious display of unparalleled strength, he megaton-punched the hideous creature, sending shockwaves through the air, and shattering the monster's grip on the girl.

In that split second, shards of darkness exploded into oblivion as the creature howled in pain, its monstrous form recoiling in surprise.

As the girl's heart pounded in her chest, she could hardly believe the unimaginable situation she had just escaped from.

Her eyes met with the gaze of Noah who had come to her rescue, and she stared at him in absolute bewilderment.

He stood before her, a mixture of shock and awe painted across his face. His own power, unknown to him until that very moment, had surged

through his veins, leaving half of his hair turned an ethereal shade of snow white. His eyes, now glowing a piercing yellow.

He had shifted.......