Within A Stardust

Chapter 45 - Within

Warning: A boring chapter, but this is where I got the idea for this story. So if you're curious, keep reading. You may skip, if you wish. The next chapter is connected to this one so if you don't like it then just wait for the next next update. :))

"She has to undergo that phase." Lizzie looks at her, confused. "I know... it's surprising.. but that's what helps her to thrive. Now, I don't mean the suicidal tendencies part- how should I explain this in a way you will understand?" Avery asks herself.

"Is she going through this since? You could have helped her." Lizzie said, her voice louder. "I did.. We did. But it's really a part of her, it's really what she has to go through all the time when things get rough. It's what both her grandma and I have witnessed... Whenever things get tough in her side, I always remember this analogy that I just realized one day in science class." She chuckles.

*Flashback*

Avery stares at the board on the left side of the classroom, that section is all about stars and how they function in the universe. It was a week after that incident, y/n disappeared like a ghost. She was wondering how she was doing and from time to time, she kept glancing on her chair that was empty.

"Avery, i'm nervous. I did my best and used all my savings for that. I hope atleast I can pass." Y/n said, walking faster. "Psh. You will pass. You always do your best."

Not far in the lobby, there's a commotion that stopped them. Avery can't see what's going on...

But y/n did.

She push through the crowd, Avery behind her, scared to know that it might be what she thinks it is.

And there she saw her special project for a science expo, tore into pieces. Avery helped her with that, her teacher in science class and her grandma were excited. She made a grand effort just for that to be like that.

"Ms. Finch?" Avery looks at Ms. Miller. "Uh, yes?" She asks, embarrassed that she was caught not paying attention. "Stay after class, I need to talk to you." She nods and the teacher proceeded in the discussion.

She was selected to create something in the robot category and she made a robot smaller than her. It can interact and learn like a student, made from recycled materials. Although it wasn't like Jarvis or Edith that is automatic, you still need to put a code, but her teacher was glad with the result.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" Avery shouted. Y/n crouches and picks the parts of the robot.

The world is once again slowing down, she can hear the people's voices on all corners, rambling in her mind. She can hear Avery shouting in their faces.

"We worked hard for that! Ms. Miller was excited to show that in the fucking expo! You jealous rat!"

"So let's discuss the life cycle of a star."

"Well, too bad, it's destroyed. Anyway, you still have... Thirty minutes? Yeah, thirty minutes to fix that. Good luck." The girl pat Avery's shoulder.

As they were about to leave, y/n stands and walk towards them.

It was too late for Avery to see what was about to happen. Y/n pulls the girl and as she turns around, a blade hits her cheek.

"The first phase starts with a giant cloud of gas and dust known as nebulae. Take it this way, the stardust is sort of a main ingredient, while the gas, is like the fire or the starter of it."

Everybody was shocked.

Y/n was able to punch her in the face several times, she was knocked out on the ground. She was about to attack her again but Avery blocks her way. "Hope those scars can be fix in thirty minutes too. Good luck on your pageant." She said and went back to her project.