Unordinary - John's Return

Chapter 3 - Suspense

This one's jam packed with plot. Dunno if the pacing is too fast. PLZ LMK

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A couple days have passed after John's return and even with John playing a passive role as King, his peers still avoided being near him. The special classes were no different, sure John didn't try to reach out to his classmates, yet neither did they. He wanted to be in the same circle as them, so he had a plan: to join the Safe House club and become a proactive King. Who knows, maybe I can re-instate their positions? We can't keep distancing each other, guess I have to make the first move. When classes ended, John went straight to Sera and asked her a favor, "Hey could you introduce me to the Safe House? I think I'd be better if you were there with me, ya know, kinda settle me in?" There was some hesitance to Sera about the idea, "you sure you're up for that right now? There probably still sore from the last attack too, I dunno John –" "Then when!? I can't take it anymore, I just want to get along with everyone, but no one wants to associate with me, besides you Sera. I know I fucked up; I'll apologize! I want to move on too now!" All the anxiety building up in John was showing. Even with all his effort, the past still held a choke on him. Sera was mulling over the idea, I'm glad he's eager to get along, I don't think the others are as eager though. Sera finally spoke up, "Ok John, we'll give it a try next Monday meeting alright? But only a try, don't push it please", "whatever you say sera! At least there's a start." Satisfied with their plans, the pair made their way to the special class. Just as John opened the door, the instructor sternly told them off, "You're late, is there a good excuse for this?", John being a smart-mouth replied "Uh, traffic?" and shrugged with an innocent look. "Just take your seats already" ordered Ms. Villena. Sera filtered in the classroom behind John and received some hello's from Remi and Blyke, meanwhile John was outright ignored like always. Ms. Villena continued on with the lecture, "So to quickly recap, there are 3 branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. This week we'll talk about the executive branch that carries out and enforces laws. Positions in this branch comprise of top officials in the country and it is the governments hope that these classes will inspire you gifted students to take up those roles." This was sounding a lot like a recruitment ad to John who was already getting bored of the lecture, no matter where you go, there's always a hierarchy in place. High school, post-secondary, workplace. "It's essential to work hard and establish a leading role early on, that's why the system of royals and turf wars in Secondary schools are encouraged; to build strength and competition between-" suddenly the ringing of a cellphone could be clearly heard to the entire class. Everyone's head whipped to the direction of the sound, which was coming from John's pocket. Crap who could be calling me, and didn't I put it on silent? This damn phone. Forgoing any elegance, John scrambled to grab his phone, only to see that his dad was the caller. Why now of all times? Doesn't he know I'm in class? With a click, the phone was shut off. "Sorry about that teach, promise it won't happen again" told John with his hands clasped together in a slight bow. "It's Ms. Villena, not 'teach.' Anyway, as I was saying, work ha-" "Can John Doe please report to the principal's office please, John Doe to the principal's office, thank you." The school PA system interrupting the teacher gave John a short laugh, though he was startled as to why the principal wanted to see him again so soon. "Uh, so I should just-","Just go" Ms. Villena uttered with frustration. Before heading off, John gave a quick glance to Sera. Sera mouthed out the words "will you be okay?", John just shrugged and mouthed back " I dunno, see you in a bit." Standing at the entrance to the principal's room, John was getting anxious and decided to put his ear on the door to see if he could hear anything. "We've been waiting, come in John" said an unfamiliar tone. How the hell? I even tip-toed here so they couldn't hear me. Did the school install new security cams? Vaughn and a stranger in a suit with white hair greeted John on the other side. Vaughn started up the conversation, "Hello again John, I won't be doing much of the talking today. In fact, I'm just here to introduce you to this man. His name is Henry. Alright, I will be stepping out so you two can talk." Now it was just the two of them in the room. Who the hell is this Henry guy, and why does he wanna meet me? "I suppose you don't remember me", "Am I supposed to?" The man chuckled, "I guess not, you were only a baby back then. I held you when she was still around, your mother, I mean." Huh?! "Who the f*ck are you?!" "I'm your uncle, John. I've been wanting to meet you for a long time. We have plenty to discuss." Henry's focus shifted to the wall beside the door, John could see him intensely staring at it like he expected a person to pop out of the wall. "Maybe best if we changed locations and talked somewhere more secure." "F*ck that, why the hell should I follow you? You don't know anything abo-" "It's such a pity what happened to Jane, who knew that her mastery in Aura Manipulation would cause her such grief. I myself have never reached her level of ability, but if you follow me, I could tell you, teach you everything. Our family has inherited the ability to control aura John, we need to stick together and have each other's back now more than ever." Holy shit, he's the real deal. This is my uncle? I could already tell from his aura that he's more powerful than me. "What do you know about mom?! Spill it!" "Patience nephew, I'll tell you, just not here..", "Why?! What the f*ck is wrong with here?! Tell me no-", Henry put a hand over John's mouth to hush him and whispered, "we have a spy in the school, they might hear you." The hell, I couldn't tell at all, this guy is on another level. John pried Henry's hand off his mouth and took a quick breath. In a low voice, he ushered to his uncle "ok, so where to then?" "Let's go to my office in city hall down in Loven." He works for the government?! Shit, I can't trust him. A look of doubt was visible on John's face as he started to inch away from Henry. "Don't worry John, you can trust me. I'm not part of the group that ambushed your girlfriend." "How the f*ck-!", again, Henry silenced Johns mouth with his hand, "The government is in all sorts of tangle John. There's an internal struggle for power and I feared it may stretch onto every elite tiered ability user. That's why I needed to see you. You and your friends here may be in danger and I need your help, I wont go into details right now, but when we get to my place I'll tell you everything." John stayed quiet with this new bit of information, it was a lot to take in, and there was more he had yet to know. "Ok uncle, lead the way."