UnOrdinary: The twisted ones.

Enlightenment II.

[ARLO]

[Wellston's Private Highschool]

The class was over as the school bell rang. I stood up from my desk walking outside class, I kept hearing people mumbling about me. Of course, I'd love to see their faces when they hear that the "School cripple" dethroned me. Of course, none of them would dare to even bring it up in front of me. But the mumbling will decrease drastically. Even if I will still be a royal, People will lose interest in me once they find out that someone is stronger than me. I went to check up on Remi. As I wanted to speak with her about the recent events that are happening. About John becoming the new King, she must be ready for him, especially with how weird he is. However, after a lot of searching, I wasn't able to find her. 

I decided to go to get some coffee so I walked towards the cafeteria. As I walked people kept mumbling about me which is starting to get on my nerves. But I decided to ignore them for the time being. As arrived at the cafeteria I grabbed a cup of coffee and went to the roof. To find none other than John and Seraphina. I cringed so hard but I decided to continue anyways. "Can I sit here? Mr. New King?" I say looking at John. He gave me an annoyed glare but then nodded. "Suit yourself, Asslo." He said to which Seraphina started laughing like crazy. I don't know why I decided to sit in the same place they are in. But I wanted to talk with someone, especially someone who knows how it feels to be a low tier like John, who experienced these things for two years. "God, I feel like a piece of shit." I thought to myself. I sit slightly away from the two as I start sipping from my coffee.

They both kept talking together while playing on their phones. I wanted to speak but It was awkward as hell. "So Arlo, Why are you sitting with us? especially after what you did." Seraphina asked side-eyeing me. "I don't know, maybe I just wanted to ask you guys a few questions," I say as I take another sip from my coffee. John stopped playing and looked at me curiously but was still annoyed. "Then what are you waiting for? say it." John asks. "The last couple of days, I've been thinking about what I did and everything. Now that I'm dethroned. All that I have done was kinda pointless. I realized I haven't done anything helpful. Even if on paper the school is in order. The school Is a mess. Kids are fighting everywhere. Low tiers are being picked on for the stupidest of reasons-" I say but John cuts me off. "Oh, my god? You just figured that out?" John said with sarcasm. I sigh looking down, "Yes, All my life. My aunt convinced me to keep everyone in order. The weak must know their place and the strong are the ones able to shape society however they see fit. But now, I can't really see that's true anymore." I say but pause a little thinking as I take another sip from my coffee, Looking at the sky wondering what should I say next.

"Well, Arlo. If you really mean that talking isn't enough. Actions speak louder than words." Seraphina said. "Well, I'm not doing this for the school anymore. As you already know, I'm dethroned. The school isn't my business anymore. I'm doing this for myself. One way or another, this is my final year at Wellston. My goal, Is to find the problem in society. Why people like Rei went out of their way to save people when the authorities themselves didn't do anything about it." I say getting slightly pissed remembering how Rei's life ended like that. "Woah, that's pretty deep. However, you still haven't asked us these questions you are talking about." Seraphina says.

"John, what are your thoughts on this current system," I ask looking at him seriously. "It's pretty garbage. The authorities are nothing but selfish people who don't care about anyone, and if you try to stand against them, They'll crush you." John says looking somewhat annoyed. "Why are you saying this, I never got why would someone as powerful as you stay for two fucking years without using his own ability. Let alone get beat up every single day." I ask looking at him with utter confusion. "Well, Arlo, we are not really friends so I can tell you my life story. Since you have searched for info about me before you must have already heard it all. I have nothing else to say to you." John says as he seems uncomfortable talking about that subject to which just I nod and leave. As I walk away I hear Seraphina saying "Gosh, you gave him a cold shoulder."

John's answer intrigued me even more. He thinks that the authorities are selfish, and I kind of get that. They are not helping people who are in need of help. They are setting the world up for the strong only. But I still don't understand, why Aunt Val kept convincing me that the authorities are helping everyone while in fact, they are not. Was she lying to me all this time? What's her goal in lying to me? 

I remember my goals in life before I met John were to be part of the authorities and to be a high-ranking member like my Aunt... but now I'm not so sure. Suddenly I feel my phone vibrating and I pick it up to see a strange number calling me. Cutting me out of my train of thought. I answer the call and I hear a strange voice. "Mr. Arlo, am I speaking with Mr. Arlo?" The female voice spoke. "Yes, that's me. Who am I speaking with?" I ask. "I'm Kassandra, I would like you to meet me at Royal Cafe today at night. It's very important." The woman named Kassandra says with a serious voice. "And who are you exactly?" I ask suspiciously. "I was a student at Wellston and now I work with the authorities, I'd like to speak with you about the disappearance of your Aunt." She says as my eyes widen.

"What... do you mean?" I say as my hands tremble.

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[END CHAPTER]

- Thanks for reading everyone, I'm sorry I haven't upload on time this week, I wasn't feeling so well.