Chapter - 10 : Awakening - IV
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Joseph, lost in a whirlwind of emotions, hesitantly placed his hand on the crystal, his heart pounding with hope. He closed his eyes tightly, silently praying for a positive outcome. The room held its breath as time seemed to stand still. Suddenly, a radiant beam of "dark brown" light burst forth from the crystal, illuminating Joseph's face. He stood there, his disbelief giving way to overwhelming joy.
With a beaming smile, the teacher exclaimed, "Joseph, congratulations! You have awakened rock type!" Joseph's exuberance overflowed, and he couldn't help but let out a resounding "Yes!" Tears of sheer happiness cascaded down his cheeks as he made his way back to his seat. Ellie's radiant smile and Zack's enthusiastic thumbs-up filled him with a sense of camaraderie and support. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Joseph settled back into his seat, ready to embark on his new journey as a rock type Pokemon trainer.
Zack Liver's name echoed through the room as the teacher called him forward. With a reputation as the top student in the entire school, the teacher held high expectations for him. Acknowledging his profound knowledge of Pokemon, the teacher recognized his potential to excel in the Pokemon breeder exam. Unbeknownst to others, Zack carried a hidden ability bestowed upon him by the mysterious stone and the sole reason for his astounding knowledge.
Approaching the stage with a mix of anticipation and surrender, Zack extended his hand to touch the crystal. Closing his eyes instinctively, he allowed fate to take its course.
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After a moment, Zack's anticipation turned to disappointment as nothing seemed to happen. Letting out a sigh, he assumed he had also failed to awaken. However, his sigh was interrupted by a peculiar sensation — time around him seemed to freeze. Perplexed, Zack scanned the room, only to find all movement halted. Confusion turned to alarm as he sensed a presence fixating on him.
As he turned his gaze in the direction of the presence, he was met with a chilling sight. Two piercing eyes and a sinister grin locked onto him, sending shivers down his spine. The entity's voice echoed in his mind, declaring, "Found you." Before he could comprehend the situation, a blinding light emanated from Zack's eyes, enveloping the malevolent being. In its final moments, the entity's ominous smile distorted, as if acknowledging its impending demise, uttering, "Count your days" and then laughed like a maniac until the voice vanished completely
"Zack, congratulations on awakening as a ghost type," cheered the teacher, interrupting Zack's state of shock. Still bewildered, Zack found himself muttering, "Who was that?" The teacher, noticing Zack's confusion, asked with genuine concern, "Zack, what are you talking about?" Realizing he couldn't share his experience, Zack quickly responded, "Oh, it's nothing, teacher." The teacher shook their head, offering a smile of congratulations before instructing Zack to return to his seat.
As Zack made his way back to his seat, he caught the reassuring smiles from Ellie and Joseph. In acknowledgment, Zack nodded in response. Settling into his seat, he couldn't help but dwell on the encounter, questioning the identity of the mysterious entity and the meaning behind its cryptic words.