[A Week Later]
It’s the end of school. Ryan met Mr. Ruthford at a mountain park for their training.
“Alright, boy. Time for some training, punk.”
Mr. Ruthford put his hands on his hip and laughed.
“Run up that mountain.”
Mr. Ruthford immediately stopped laughing, his tone serious. Ryan looked up at the mountain. He gulped.
“Do I have to?”
Ryan questioned.
“If you don’t want to. Then I won’t train you.”
Mr. Ruthford said as his face was stoic. He crossed his arms. Ryan clenched his fist and bolted up to the mountain.
[2 Months Later]
It was the beginning of the school year. The students poured into the school hallways. Everything was packed like a can of sardines. Frank is waiting in the meeting room; he lets his hair grow a little longer. He pulls back his black locks as he waits. His ears perk up as he’s heard the door opening.
“Hey, only the authorized executives can enter.”
Frank said as he looked back up. His eyes narrow.
“I guess I am allowed.”
The man said as he walked. Frank’s eyes widen as he recognizes the voice.
“R-Ryan?!
Ryan Anderson
Age: 18
Height: 180 cm (5’11 ft)“
Ryan smirked as he stood beside Frank. He puts his hands into his pockets as he leans on the wall.
“What kind of hellish training did you do?!”
Frank’s mouth was agape; he was confused about how Ryan changed so much in two months.
“Really hard training.”
Ryan’s response was vague; Frank was about to question it once again, but the door swung open.
“What’s up, fuckers?”
Kenneth took out his tongue. He has his hands in his pocket. Ryan’s eyes widened; Kenneth looked the same except he got taller. Kenneth sat down at the desk.
“Wow, Ryan! You aged well.”
Kenneth smirked as he scratched his buzzed hair.
“Thanks…”
Ryan looked away as his cheeks were a little red. The door swung open again; Frank and Ryan gasped. It was Myles; Myles looked—well, same hair but more taller and muscular.
“I’m here.”
Myles said as he carried the same aloofness; he took out a cigarette and started to smoke. Ryan opened the window to let the smoke out. The door once again swung open as Johan walked in; he had longer hair. He ran his hand through his white locks as he walked through the meeting room.
“Johan? What kind of training did you do?!”
Ryan asked; his eyes widened. Johan was taller and more muscular. Johan put his hand inside his pocket. The whole crew was together.
“Alright. We’re all here. Let’s go to class. We will meet up soon once again.”
Ryan said; he walked out the door into the hallways.
“Who’s that?”
Ryan heard hushed whispers around him; he finally towered some people. The other students were staring at him as he walked. He entered the classroom and sat down.
“Hey, Jaelyn.”
Ryan looked at Jaelyn directly; he smiled at her.
“Hey, Ryan! I haven’t seen you in the past 2 months. I heard you were doing something with my dad.”
Jaelyn questioned; she put her index finger on her bottom lip.
“Uh yeah. I was doing well; he was just giving me some tips on training. I guess.”
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Ryan gulped.
“Oh alright.”
Jaelyn replied; Ryan almost let out an involuntarily sigh. He looked back at the board.
[Few Hours Later]
“Wait what! You like Ryan Anderson?”
Jaelyn’s friend questioned her.
“I’ll be honest. I don’t know what you see in him, but you got to make the move. He’s very shy, so him making the move will never happen.”
Jaelyn’s friend said.
Ryan is in his room. He was playing games on his phone until his phone suddenly vibrated; it was Jaelyn. He quickly answered.
“Hello?”
Ryan said as he sat up.
“Want to come over?”
Jaelyn asked; Ryan stayed quiet for a few moments.
“Okay…”
Ryan hung up and started to change. Ryan headed out the door and finally reached Jaelyn’s house; he knocked on the door. Jaelyn answered, and Ryan headed inside. He analyzed the interior. He sat down on the couch.
“So. What do you want to do?”
Ryan asked. Jaelyn pondered the question for a bit.
“We can watch a movie.”
Jaelyn asked as she waited for approval; Ryan nodded his head.
[An Hour Later]
The movie finally ended. Ryan stood up and headed out the door; he felt a firm but gentle grip on his arm. He turned around and looked at Jaelyn.
“Before you go.”
Ryan’s eyes widened as he felt her lips against his. Jaelyn pulled back as her red was in a deep shade of pink. A few seconds pass as it finally registers in Ryan’s mind. He started to blush like crazy.
“I. Like. You.”
Those words finally escaped Jaelyn’s lips; Ryan stood there bewildered. His lips were still imprinted from the kiss. He looks down as his cheeks start to redden even more.
“I. I. I like you too! May I be your boyfriend!?”
Ryan closed his eyes shut; he clenched his fist. He waited for a response; Jaelyn smiled softly.
“Of course you can, silly.”
Jaelyn replied with a smile on her face. Ryan’s heart fluttered by this.
[Next Day]
Ryan is in the meeting room; his mind is focused on the events from yesterday. A student barged in.
“Sir! The South began its move! They’ve started to attack our territories!”
The student exclaimed. Frank looked at Myles, Kenneth, and Johan.
“You know what to do.”
They nodded and headed out. Ryan looked at them leaving.
“We’re losing men. We’re getting wiped out!
Bryan Davis
Age: 18
Height: 180 cm (5‘11 ft)
Strength: SSS
Endurance: SS+
Speed: SS
Potential: A
Intelligence: B
No. 8 (South High)”
Bryan grinned as he charged at the students.
“Charles, do you think Bryan is enough for the West?”
Charles leaned back in his chair; he readjusted his glasses.
“Bryan could’ve easily been the top dog in the West. And besides, they’re really weak. Especially that Kenneth guy. ”
Charles grinned as the light reflected off his glasses.
“He’s too strong! Somebody save us!”
Some of the students exclaimed as they tried to push back Bryan. Bryan laughed and charged, only to be stopped by somebody. Kenneth blocked his punch. Bryan took a step backward. He grinned and started to attack Kenneth. Kenneth blocked his attacks and dodged; Bryan gritted his teeth. Kenneth counterattacked; he delivered a powerful blow that scrunched Bryan’s face. Blood splattered everywhere. Spit spewed from Bryan’s mouth as he bent down, clenching his stomach.
Crack!
Bryan’s neck whipped upwards as blood spurted from his nose.
“This guy isn’t weak at all! Did I hear the wrong information about him?”
Bryan thought as his body was marked with bruises. Kenneth punched Bryan’s face to the ground; Kenneth licked his lips as blood marked his face. Bryan’s eyes roll back.
“Kenneth! Kenneth! Kenneth!”
The students cheered as Kenneth grinned.
“Kenneth Elwood
Age:18
Height: 170 cm (5’7 ft)
Strength: SS
Endurance: SSS
Speed: SSS
Potential: B
Intelligence: D
No. 4 (West High)”
Ryan is with his advisor. He’s staring at the quest system he received earlier.
“Quest!
Quest: Defend Territories (1/3)
Reward: Ruby Card”
Ryan looked at the reward; it was something higher than a “Diamond Card.” He looked at Frank, who was oblivious to everything.
Myles entered the billiards' building. He looks at the students who were all beaten to a pulp. He sees a tall, fat student who loomed over him.
“You’re Myles, huh?
James Hill
Age: 18
Height: 198 cm (6’6 ft)
Strength: SR
Endurance: SSR+
Speed: SR-
Potential: A
Intelligence: C
No. 8 (South High)”
James laughed as he started to pounce on Myles.
Crack! Thwack!
“If I were the West! I would’ve beaten you and become the new top dog!”
James snickered as he threw barrages of punches.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
James’s face scrunched as Myles indented his fist. James’s head was slammed on the floor, causing a small little crater.
“You? You? Beat me?”
Myles got on top of James. He pummeled James’s face; blood flew everywhere.
“Don’t make me laugh.”
Myles said his eyes displayed something different other than aloofness. James’s body stopped reacting. Myles pulled back his fist. He stood up and started to smoke.
“Bastard.
Myles Sterling
Age: 18
Height: 190 cm (6’3 ft)
Strength: UR+
Endurance: UR
Speed: SSR
Potential: A+ (Awakened)
Intelligence: B+
No. 2 (West High)”
He took a long drag of his cigarette and headed out.
Johan walked into an empty warehouse; there were many East and West students all beaten. Johan clenched his fist as he looked directly at the South student.
“…
Eric Parker
Age: 18
Height: 180 cm (5’11 ft)
Strength: SSR-
Endurance: SR
Speed: SSR+
Potential: A-
Intelligence: B
No. 7 (South High)”
Eric suddenly charged in catching Johan off-guard. Johan dodged and proceeded to backkick him. Eric blocked with his arms as his feet dragged backward.
“Pretty durable. I see.”
Johan smirked; Eric charged again. Johan leaned backward to dodge; he swung his fist right into Eric’s rib. Eric grits his teeth; Johan kicks Eric’s calf. Eric’s knees bent a bit as Johan grabbed Eric’s neck and knee-kicked his face. Eric’s neck whipped backward as blood gushed from his nose. Eric grabbed Johan’s face. Johan's smirk falters as his face is slammed into the cold concrete; blood paints the concrete floor as a small crater forms. Johan smacked Eric’s arm off as he jumped. He swung his leg as his foot connected with Eric’s face, sending him flying across the warehouse.
Eric’s body rolls; Johan charges at him. Eric stood up; his eyes widened as he saw Johan up in the air. Johan’s foot connects with his face as he is slammed into the concrete floor, knocking him unconscious. A small crater forms from the impact; the floor is marked with red liquid.
“You surprised me there.
Johan Katz
Age: 18
Height: 190 cm (6’3 ft)
Strength: U-
Endurance: SSR-
Speed: UR-
Potential: A+ (Awakened)
Intelligence: S
No. 3 (West High)”
Beep!
Ryan is in the bathroom.
“Quest Complete!
Quest: Defend Territories (3/3)
Reward: Ruby Card”
Ryan’s lips curl into a smile.
“Reveal!”