Odd, but Gentle | Wattys2016

Part 3 - "Nasod Queen and Arenaing?"

My slumber was interrupted by the annoying ring of the alarm clock. I slammed my fist down on it and rolled over. Mmmm, just five more minutes. I said as I drifted off to sleep. "Aisha..." said a voice, Aisha wake up." I covered my head with a pillow and turned over. "Aisha if you don't get up this second you're gonna be  late." I threw the pillow at whoever was talking. I opened my eyes to see Rena glaring at me. Oops. I thought. "I'm sorry." I said rushing out of bed. "Whatever... It's fine, I'm not the best morning person either." she said with a smile as she made my bed. I rushed and got dressed. I looked at the clock. "Oh my god, we're gonna be late!" I yelled as I ran out the door. "Wait! Aisha, you can't go to class with your pajama pants on!" she yelled. I blushed and ran back into the room. I put on my skirt then booked it out the door. 

We made it just as the bell rang. Rena patted me on the back and smiled. "See, I told you we would make it." Catching my breath I returned a smile. I walked back to my seat to be greeted by Add's sly smile. "Aww, is the little runt running late?" he asked with a chuckle. Just ignore him. I thought as I looked ahead. "Oh, I see..." he muttered. What is he thinking? I thought as I glanced at him, I could see a giant smirk on his face. Just then a girl entered the room. She had short, white hair and orange eyes. It was weird because she had a giant disk or orb on her forehead. Beside her floated two machines. "Hello humans." she stated as she looked around. Humans? I thought as I looked her over. Lowe looked over at her puzzled and said, "Hello there, please state your name. You are a student, correct?" he asked. "Yes," she said. "My name is Eve, I am the queen of Nasods. These are my drones, Moby and Remy." The drones lit up and moved at the sounds of their name. She bowed and walked over to the empty seat in the corner, her drones following behind. Hmm, I thought. She seems odd, but I think she would be a great friend. I glanced over at Add. He was sitting there, he seemed awestruck. He stared in her direction for the rest of class. I wonder what was wrong with Add. I thought. I still can't shake that feeling. The thought sent a chill up my spine. Those eyes... those eyes were the eyes of a mad man. I continued deep into thought as I walked to my next class "Arena Etiquette."

I looked up to see a huge arenaing dome. Wow. I thought as I stared astonished. I hurried in and looked around. Raven and Elsword waved to me. I smiled and walked over and sat at their table. "Hi guys." I said as I placed my wand down. "Hey." they said. I looked around some more. "This place is amazing, huh?" Elsword said, I jumped at his sudden appearance. "Oh sorry, I didn't mean to scare you...?" he said looking at me. "Aisha." I stated with a smile. "Sorry I couldn't properly introduce myself, my nag of a sister was-" he said as she hit him in the head. "What were you saying?" she glared at him annoyingly. He jumped up in her face. "What the hell did you do that for?!" he screamed in her face. "What ever do you mean?" she said with a smirk, then glared at him and yelled, "It's not my fault you are incapable of caring for yourself. You're lucky I found you when I did. I can’t believe you left your sword in such a condition!" She angrily sat down next to us and put her feet on the table as she rocked back in her chair. I sighed and stared off into space, trying to ignore them.

Just then Add entered the place; he took a seat at the far table close to the door. A few minutes past then Eve entered. I stared at her again. No matter how hard, I tried I couldn't access her capabilities. I glanced over at Add to see him staring at her again, with that same expression. He stood up and started heading for her. I have a bad feeling about this. I thought as I bolted up. I ran over to Eve. "Hey wait, Aisha?" called Rena from behind. I grabbed her arm before Add could get close to her. She glanced at me. "What do you need human?" she asked. Moby and Remy bolted in front of her, keeping me from getting close. "I-I was wondering," I started as I glanced over at Add who was still stariing at her. "Would you like to sit with me and my friends?" She glanced at me over and over at the table where they were sitting. "I believe I can." she stated as she walked over to the table and sat down.

Rena smiled as she looked over. "So are you really the Nasod Queen?" she asked eagerly. "Yes, I am indeed." replied Eve. Elsword hooked his elbow around her neck playfully. "Well I think you are a little small for a queen." he said with a smirk. I chuckled as I watched them. "Evaluating..." mumbled Eve. We looked at her puzzled. "Evaluation complete." She then swiftly slipped out of his arm and smacked him. It sent him flying. "Uh." I uttered. I glanced at her and back at Elsword. He got up and walked over holding his cheek with a tear in his eye. He smiled and said, "I was only joking." He chuckled and sat down. Elesis laughed. "Serves you right." she said. "I like you." Elesis smiled as she put her feet down. Just then a women came in. "Hello, sorry I'm late." She said as she sat her stuff down. "I am Camilla, your Arena Instructor." She smiled and looked around. "All I have to say is..." She started as she took a deep breath. "If any of you here prove to be a bunch of pansies, I will personally kick you out of my class! Also, if you have an argument, settle it in Arena. I hope my instructions are clear."

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The class idled on as she taught us the basic guide to sparring. 

"Learn your opponent's movement. Never get too cocky. And NEVER EVER underestimate your opponent." Those were the major rule.

The class end came quickly.

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We were packing up our things when she pointed at Add, "You!" Add looked at her annoyed. "I like that expression, you are the first competitor in tomorrow’s 'practice' spar." Camilla said with a smile. Add smirked and leaned back in his chair. "Oh yeah?" he said. She looked around then pointed in my direction and said, "You, Aisha." I jumped up. "Yes?" I asked nervously. "You shall be his opponent." she said as she grabbed her stuff and headed out. "Wait, what?" I asked dumbfounded. Ahhhh, Why me? I thought as I sat down in despair. "Hey," whispered Raven. "You got this, don’t worry. I don’t know anyone better than you." He patted me on the back and left with Rena, Elsword, Eve, and Elesis. Add walked over and smirked as he looked at me and said, "I look forward to our fight later... runt." He chuckled and left. I sat there, alone, with my face in my hands. 

Ugh, why me?