Into the Medranoverse

Chapter 4: The Battles Begin

Jack

I was right, the consequences to our actions are already evident.

As if his reaction to when we executed our plan the other day was proof enough.

I'm not complaining in any capacity, it's about time my cousin got what was coming to him, at least to the extent where his plans failed miserably.

But the fact that he's miserable at my best friend's joy is all I need to know the trouble that's brewing in his mind right now.

"I can't believe I almost forgot! 3 years and it just slipped my mind! Knowing Kayla, she'd have held this against me for...well...ever!" He says to himself. "And it was so dang close too..."

"Yeah...sure it was..." Damian hisses, staring daggers at my friend and then me. "So, how was your week in the locker? Jackster?"

"Just fine. How's your sour mood?" I retort.

"Fine..." He utters. "How in the hell did you get out...?"

"Glad you're happy, Zill." I say, smiling at my friend and ignoring my cousin, much to his chagrin.

"Thanks man, it was probably the best of all of them!" He gushes.

"HEY! Save yer soap opera for after my class, ya hooligans!" Our philosophy teacher orders us.

"Sorry, Ms. Cide." Me and Zill sheepishly apologize to her as we lower our volume.

"Though seriously, man. At least she can rest easy knowing your anniversary went off without a hitch, well...at least not too big of one." I say, me and Zill thinking about what Kayla's up to as of right now.

Meanwhile, I can still see the storm in Damian's eyes, his entire plan crumbled beneath him, and his whole 'victory' was all taken away at the last moment...

He's still trying to figure out why...

Kayla

"And here I was thinking he actually forgot!" I say as I clash with my fencing partner. "3 years, one day?! Yet, it was all just in my imagination..."

To say that I'm in a good mood right now is a massive understatement.

I was so worked up initially that Zillion Martinez actually forgot such an important day of the year for us, yet only to surprise me with an, admittedly unorthodox, yet not unpleasant night for us!

I don't even know how he managed to convince KAI to cook for us!

Never even figured that our new security guard had culinary expertise...

Regardless, though it DID feel a little extra, what with how fancy the food was...the fact that he managed to make it with the stuff I had in my house is what truly blew me away.

Didn't even know my household food could be made so exquisitely, and I'm already starting to salivate at the prospect of having it again.

Despite this, I still maintain my focus and continue sparring, utilizing my leap-over technique to catch him off guard.

I manage to put my sparring blade at his chest, brandishing a smile all the while.

"Woah! Kayla! Are you feeling alright today?" He asks, surprised.

"Oh, I'm feeling okay, sorry for the little move." I say as I relent.

As this was our last round, I look at the wall, and decide to see if I'm good with throwing my rapier.

I toss it like a ninja throwing knife, and it lands perfectly straight.

"Still got it." I say as I smile.