unOrdinary: The Alternative

Chapter 24

My god, I'm so sorry I haven't updated for a whole ass year. I wanted this chapter to be longer with another section or two but I don't want to go past that this day of June 15th a whole year later without giving you guys something. It's a shorter chapter but I just want y'all to see I do still have this story in mind and I hope you're able to enjoy it.  

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"You're a protector. There's no doubt in my mind someone like you should be leading the way, and I want to help get you there." 

Blyke had to be honest, hearing someone tell him that felt...fucking great. A surge of pride in himself enveloped him at the core. To hear someone like John—someone he not only respected for his strength but genuinely enjoyed being around—say that to him?

...Damn it, don't get choked up! That'd be way too embarrassing! 

Regardless, he was pumped! Remi gushed over how cool their match was to view and even freaking Seraphina—Fuck off, John, he's not a fanboy—complimented his quick thinking and versatile ability! She looked a bit...distant while she said it, but he figured that was just how she came off and took the compliment for what it was.

From leaving the Turf War area to boarding the train back to Wellston, there was a smile etched onto Blyke that he couldn't get rid of.

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On their way back to Wellston, Remi gazed at John and Blyke, smiling as the two boys sat across from her and Seraphina. She had no regrets approving their use of the area; Seeing their spar and John's ability in action was a blast!

She was still trying to wrap her head around the latter, and she felt apologetic about hitting John with a barrage of questions on how it worked—some answered and some not, but she didn't blame him. His ability, his decision on what he gives out. 

Being able to sense other peoples' aura and use their abilities by mimicking it, then amplifying it to make it stronger? It sounded insane and never crossed Remi's mind as a possibility, but with John, it seemed like he had a track record of making things possible when they shouldn't be...  

Remi quickly centered herself before she went into daydream mode, not wanting that feeling from before to creep on her again. Instead, she ponders over what Blyke and John were talking about, discussing how and when to work Blyke's ability training and John's combat lessons into their schedules. 

She rarely saw Blyke get so excited, but she wasn't complaining. She thought it was a great idea, actually. If there was anyone she knew who deserved to grow stronger and positively influence Wellston, Blyke would certainly be at the top of her list. He was her go-to substitute as Jack if she were ever unavailable—Isen would happily admit not wanting to do so—and he already practiced some responsibilities a Royal would need to do, whether on his own or when helping her out.

Blyke had the drive and heart for it; If he grew stronger, it would only help what they're trying to do, and Remi couldn't think of anyone else better suited for helping Blyke than John. Not just his persona, but even his ability seemed like the perfect conduit—showing what could be done and then guiding through how to do so.   

And in return, Blyke would help teach the weaker students to defend themselves. An Elite-Tier talking to the lower-ranked students and actively helping keep them safe against unjust harm would be another great step in repairing the disconnect between the ranks.