Trusted with Another New Disc

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Three days later, at Antonio's apartment, Traci walks into the kitchen. Antonio sets a plate with their omelets on it down on the table.

"Morning, how is your ankle today?" Antonio asks.

"It's sore, but I must return to the Shiba House. I said that I'd be back in three days." Traci answers.

"Okay, do you want me to walk with you?" Antonio says.

"No, thank you, A-man, I'll be fine," Tracy says confidently.

"A-man," Antonio questioned, raising his eyebrow.

"Sorry, I'll come up with a better cute nickname when I ask you to be my boyfriend," Traci says.

Antonio walks over to her and kisses her on the cheek. "Are you asking me out?"

"Yes, I think we'd better eat before those omelets get cold," Traci says, blushing like a fool.

At the Shiba House, Mentor Ji and Jayden reveal that the new Power Discs can form the Battlewing. Jayden decides to keep the Tiger Disc. Mentor Ji gives the Swordfish Disc to Kevin. JI is about to tell them who gets the beetle disk when the front door opens. They look towards the hallway and see Traci walk in. She looks over at them.

"Hey guys," Traci says.

"Traci, why did you run away?" Mike asks.

"Didn't you find the note I wrote?" Traci asks.

"Yes, but why were the letters in the note written backward?" Mike asks.

"I was upset when I wrote it," Traci says.

"The note said we deserve a teammate who grew up in a loving home with two parents who loved you. What did you mean by that?" Kevin asks.

"My parents are divorced," Traci says.

"How old were you when it happened," Jayden asks.

"I was four, so my mom focused on finding us a place to live and a job to ensure that I had food and clothes to wear." Traci says, "I've only been training over the summer before my senior year instead of doing what a typical high school student would be during that time," 

"I'm impressed that you were able to master your symbol power in that short amount of time," Kevin says.

"Thanks. What are you guys doing ?" Traci says.

"We are about to find out who gets the beetle disk," Mike says.

Traci walks over to them and sits down in the extra chair. She takes off her book bag and sets it down next to her.

"Who gets the beetle disk?" Traci asks.

Jayden picks up the disk. He hands it to Traci. She slowly extends her right hand out to take it from him. After thinking about it for a second, Jayden watches her quickly put her hand back to her side.

"What's wrong, Traci? JI and I decided you were the best person to help Kevin and me pilot the Battlewing." Jayden says.

"I'm sorry, but I can't accept it. I ran away, and when I came back, you gave me a new power disk. It's like you're rewarding me for making a bad decision." Traci says.

"Traci, no one is mad at you for running away. You said that you would come back. You just needed some space to clear your mind about what happened." Ji says.

Mike quickly gets up from his chair and tries to grab the beetle disc."Since you're still hurt, I think I should hold onto the disc till your better."

Mia grabs his wrist and pulls him back down into his chair. "Slow down, Mike.

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