The Eighth Emperor

Breaking Keys

~after school the same day~

Orianna's POV

"That race was so close!" I laughed.

"I still say I won." Shark argued.

"It was a draw!" I say back.

We were walking along the beachside. We could hear some other voices.

"It's Yuma. Tori's with him. And so is Bronk!" Can you please hide?" I could hear there laughter as they got closer. I nod and hid behind the bushes beside the walkway. The only problem with me hiding here, is that if they walk past and look, they will see me. There was a hole in the bushes, and through it, I could see their faces, but not clearly.

"What are you doing here Shark?" Asked Yuma. Tori looked nervous. He must have a big reputation.

"Yeah?" Asked Bronk.

"Oh, I just wanted to duel Yuma again. It was fun. Quick, and crushing. Hey can I look at your key?" Shark stepped forwards and grabbed Yuma's key from his neck.

"Pretty." He dropped the key and stepped on the edge. The end of it broke off, and landed in the bushes. It wasn't that far away from me, but I didn't want to grab it just yet. They might spot me otherwise.

"Oops. Oh well, you'll just have to learn to duel without feeling the flow. Like the rest of us." He laughed, and began to walk off. Yuma, Tori, and Bronk remained behind.

"I'm going to head home." Yuma said, after picking up his key.

"I'll come with you!" Said Tori, trying to make Yuma happy again. I don't think it worked.

"You guys head off. I'll see you tomorrow." Bronk said to Yuma and Tori.

"Ok then. See you later." Said Yuma, and then he and Tori left. Bronk started to head over to the bushes. I grabbed the part of the key, and stood up.

"Are you looking for this Bronk?" I ask him.

"Yeah. And how'd you know my name?" He asked me.

"Someone told me. Don't tell anyone I found it. Tell Yuma that you found it. Ok?" I almost started to plead. I'm not sure why though. Bronk nods, and leaves, riding his skateboard. Yuma and Tori came walking back. They must have gone the wrong way. I quickly hide again, and hope they go a different way.

But they're not.

There's only one option left for me now, for them to not see me.

It's portal time!