The Risen HODWII

Chapter 50 : Insanity

**Drena's POV**

Weeks have passed, and things have gone... insane!

Well, not really... it’s been quite peaceful because I haven’t heard any recent news about Claire or the Legendary Silencer, and even Xenon... I haven’t heard a word from him! So insane!

We went back to school a few days after the battle. Mr. Grey, the Academy President, declared that Mr. Marco died due to an accident, but classes would continue even without the head. He also mentioned that a new head would be announced in a few weeks.

Mr. Grey manages many branches of the Academy, so he doesn’t focus on the issues at this school and doesn’t even care about what’s happening. This Martinez Grey Academy is a prestigious school, yet issues and rumors spread because of the students' special strengths, which always lead to fights, battles, and wars that have become normal and expected.

“I’m so excited! Today is the announcement of the new head. I hope he or she is kind and friendly,” Cassy said excitedly.

“I hope so,” I responded, not in the mood, while preparing the dishes I cooked.

After the battle, Claire and Zoey just disappeared, and the rest returned to their usual work. Jenna went to Italy for continued sessions with a professional psychiatrist, and thankfully, she’s doing great! However, the Insigma Fighters are growing quieter day by day.

No one can approach Xenon; if anyone tries, they get no response. Sometimes Cassy and I visit the Insigma Fighters Mansion, missing our boys. They’ve urged us to stay there before, but we’d rather stay here in the dorm, missing the old times.

Cassy sighed. “I miss Claire. How do you think she’s doing right now?”

“I have no idea. Let’s eat,” I said, smiling weakly.

She nodded, and we ate in silence.

*****

“Here’s your order, ma’am,” I said to Cassy as I set the tray of snacks on the table and took my seat.

We were at the restaurant. Cassy had ordered food, and since it was her treat, I agreed.

“You know what, Drena, I’ve been thinking. Before... I was just a normal girl, living a simple life with my best friend, which is you, of course. A fan of a famous, handsome guy, who, unknown to me... also had hidden feelings for me.” She smiled dreamily, staring into the distance.

“And then, we met Claire...” I said, stopping mid-bite as memories of her flooded my mind. I hope she’s doing fine. I don’t know what happened during the battle, but I think there was a misunderstanding. I was shocked that it was Bryan who betrayed the Insigma Fighters.

“The girl who rarely talked... the girl who became our guardian angel, our savior. It seems like, in the past few months, our lives turned into some kind of action fairytale.” I could sense the sadness in Cassy’s voice, and I knew she might cry again soon. I sighed.

“So, how’s it going with Coby?” I asked, wiggling my eyebrows.

“Well,” she smiled sweetly, reminiscing about a moment in her head. I smirked. “He’s getting sweeter day by day,” she giggled.

“To all students, please proceed to the gymnasium right now for the announcement of your new School Head. Again, all students, proceed to the gymnasium right now for the announcement of your new School Head.” The announcement boomed from the speakers around the restaurant.

All buildings have speakers for emergency announcements, and the restaurant is no exception. I heard some students giggling excitedly, others scoffing in annoyance, and the rest marching out in frustration.

Cassy grinned excitedly. “Oh my gosh! We’re going to meet the new school head! I heard he’s hot!” she exclaimed.

“Stop that; you already have Coby,” I said, annoyed, as I sipped my juice.

“Tch. Let’s go!” she said, grabbing my arm.

“Wait! We’re not done yet,” I said frantically, eyeing the food on our table.

“Oh, leave it. We can buy more later.” She continued dragging me out of the restaurant. Walking down the hallway towards the gymnasium, I noticed several large men patrolling the campus. I shrugged, assuming they were newly hired security personnel, while Cassy kept going on about Coby.

“Coby is becoming sweeter, but he’s also getting childish!” she sighed.

“Aren’t you, too? I’ve noticed you’re becoming more childish than before,” I observed.

“No, I’m not! I’m way more mature than before. Don’t ever say that again!” she said angrily.

Sighing, I shrugged. “Oh well, that was just my observation, no offense.”

“Where are you two going?” Stella suddenly appeared in front of us.

Cassy and I abruptly stopped, gasping in shock. “Will you stop showing up like a ghost! I might die any moment because of you!” Cassy exclaimed, clutching her heart.

“What’s the matter, Stella?” I asked, sensing her uneasiness.

“Emergency meeting. We have to go,” she said, grabbing us.

“Where are we going?” Cassy asked, trying to free her hand from Stella’s grip, but she couldn’t. I could feel Stella’s aura—stronger than Uno’s.

“To Insigma Fighters Mansion,” she replied as she continued walking faster, dragging us along.

“But what about the new head? We have to at least attend the announcement,” Cassy argued, but Stella remained silent.

“What’s happening, Stella? Please tell us.” Fear crept in as I asked. This was the first time I’d seen Stella like this... I could sense her fear.

She stopped and faced us... Uno. “We’re in chaos.” After that, Cassy and I fell silent.

Uno continued walking, faster than before. We followed her, questions flooding our minds.

What does she mean by chaos!? Is the war not over yet? But Marco is dead... what could have triggered this so-called chaos? And what is this chaos? Is it so dangerous that it made Uno, the legendary brutal fighter, feel scared?

Stella has been staying at the Insigma Fighters Mansion as per Lucas’s orders. Recently, we found out they were already engaged. That was a shock!

When we reached the mansion, she opened the door directly.

“Hi, girls—whoa! Why do you look so serious?” Coby said, walking towards us with a surprised expression. He slung his arm around Cassy’s shoulder and whispered something.

I saw Adrian on the couch, playing on his phone. When he noticed me, he quickly hid it, giving me his sweet smile. Aish, how could he look so handsome every day!?

“What’s wrong, love?” I saw Lucas approaching Uno hesitantly, trying to mask his fear.

I took a seat beside Adrian, and he immediately hugged me from behind. “I miss you,” he whispered in my ear, and I couldn’t help but smile.

“Where’s Xenon?” Uno asked when Lucas reached her and held her hand.

“Ouch, why look for someone else when I’m right here?” Lucas teased, pretending to be hurt.

“Where’s Xenon?” This time, Uno’s voice was so venomous it sent chills down our spines, turning the atmosphere serious.