Highschool Life

Chapter 9: Unexpected Visitors

Chevalier and Vortex had an exciting day yesterday. Although they learned a lot about Cultivator, they started to unwind as the days went on, and it was still exciting.

"That's an illegal combo, Marvin!"

"Yours is illegal that's why you got kicked out of the Tekken tournament at the convention!"

"Son of a-"

"Have at me!"

With intense button smashing and shouting skill names, Terry and Marvin were having a hardcore battle while Alexander and the others were laughing and enjoying themselves before "That Day" arrived.

On the other hand, Chevalier was on the opposite side of the arcade, with some members of Vortex playing to get tickets.

With fast hands pressing the single button, Erwin said, "Jay, do you have a gambling addiction?"

"Not at all, Erwin! I press fast due to my tics." Erwin sighed, pondered a bit, and looked over to Crystal.

He went a little closer, and she also did the same. "Crystal, you don't have Taurette syndrome, but why are you pressing it so fast?"

"I wanna get it." With Erwin lost for words but realizing what she said, he checked on the members of Vortex; they were doing the same thing.

Time passed by, and it was already the next day. The school atmosphere changed drastically, but there were some rumors as well. The bullies who bullied Crystal before laid low to not mess with Vortex or Chevalier, and on the other hand, Jerald also laid low on that fact and continued their school life normally.

At the school's library, Vortex and Chevalier were studying for the 1st-semester exam, and not being five minutes in, "Erwin! How do you solve this problem?" Crystal needed help as she tapped his shoulder. He looked at Crystal and stared blankly.

"Erwin?" Crystal smacked Erwin gently on the cheek.

Without much thought, she asked, "Jay, I think Erwin needs help."

He stood up and replied, "Well, since I am a senior, I will help my Juniors-" While walking to their seats, Jay saw Erwin's notebook, fully knowing why he was empty-minded.

"He didn't copy notes-" Jay wheezes silently.

Erwin returned to reality and couldn't do anything without notes until someone heard about it. He stood up and went to their table.

"Are you looking for notes?" One of the Vortex members handed out his notebook to Erwin.

Grabbing the notebook, I started to take down notes. "You're a lifesaver, Terry!"

"Don't mention it." He went back to the Vortex table and continued to study with his friends.

They studied relentlessly, but they took a break for an hour to rest their minds. Crystal, who has Bipolar Disorder 2, was calm, and relaxed, not having mood swings or anything related to her disorder because of one person, Erwin. It's also due to her new friends, who enjoyed their company with her.

3 days before the exams started, some unwanted visitors came to Owl High.

They were walking menacingly, hands in their pockets, with around 10 to 20 members, and only 4 to 6 of Vortex were on guard duty.

With quick reactions to what was happening, one of the Vortex members shouted, "Call Alexander and Chevalier now!"

"On it!" He ran as fast as he could, and reaching the classroom, he opened it forcefully and said, "Boss!"

"I already saw it from the window; I called every single member, even Chevalier."

Concurrently, one Vortex member survived the onslaught of being knocked down and was the only one still standing, while the other member had to inform Alexander about the visitors. Using every ounce of willpower to not pass out, he stands his ground, waiting for reinforcements.