Guardian: Returns

13

"What are your plans for the next few hours?" Luo grabbed Feng by the sleeve and pulled so that a running student wouldn't bump into him. The school corridor was filled with buzz and excitement, as most kids were already finishing lessons. Jiang Feng blinked happily and fixed his glasses.

"We are going book hunting. Would you like to join us?"

"Sure. Any particular bookshop?" Luo reached inside his pocket. His hand closed around the packet of cigarettes, but he didn't take it out. Experience taught him that Feng would only wait for him to put the cigarette into his mouth, and then he would take it away. "What's taking Xin Bai so long today?" Fei asked, changing his shoes.

"I don't know. We'll just wait." Jiang Feng turned to the corridor entrance, watching other students leave the building.

"Hey, freak!" Xin Bai sighed, ignoring the voice. The bulky kid who tried to bully him before was standing in his way, his lackeys on both sides. "Seems you're alone here."

Jiang Xin Bai had forgotten one of his books and returned to the classroom to retrieve it. Now the exit was blocked by three idiots, who were clearly looking for trouble. The grey-haired boy lowered his head and tossed the backpack to the floor. He bowed theatrically, and as he looked up, a slow smile spread on his face.

"Gentlemen," he paused. "And I'm using this term very loosely. Why don't you step in so that we can have some well-deserved fun? I am starving for some enjoyment." He made a couple of steps back, and his smile turned to a grin as he watched the kids follow him inside. When they were all inside the classroom, the door suddenly slammed shut. The teenagers jumped, startled.

"What..."

"Ha..." Xin Bai spread his hands wide. "What would you like to do first?"

"Why don't we teach you who the boss is here, freak!" One of the bullies advanced. Xin Bai raised his hand, and the kid suddenly stopped, frozen in spot. The other two blinked, clearly confused, then they realised that they couldn't move as well.

"Teach? Me?" The silver-haired boy laughed. "And who exactly do you take me for?" He moved his hand a bit, and the three bullies rose to the air. The tallest one screamed. "Shhh..." Xin Bai put a finger to his lips. "Be a good boy, and remain silent. Your lesson is about to start."

His hair grew longer, and the boys watched in horror as the most feared man they knew only from their history textbook stood in front of them, smiling like a child who got a new toy.

"Ah, I've been waiting for this so long. How is it to be in my presence? Aren't you feeling honoured?" He looked at the boys and grimaced. One passed out, the second one squeezing his eyes shut and mumbling to himself, the third one crying. "You're no fun," Xin Bai returned to his teenage form and lowered the boys to the ground. He waved his hand, and the boys' faces grew expressionless. "You will forget about this incident," Xin Bai said in a hushed voice. But from now on, you will avoid my brother and me at all costs. Am I making myself clear, my dear minions?"

"Yes, my lord," they responded in a monotone.

"And what will you say to me next?" he asked.

"Long live Lord Yezun," they answered. The boy laughed.

"Ahh... I've missed this part," He took his backpack from the floor and tossed it over his shoulder. "See ya," the kid snapped his fingers and left the disoriented trio sitting on the floor.

"There he is!" Jiang Feng beamed, finally spotting his brother. "Where have you been, didi?"