Orb of the Protogenoi

The Force Within

The past few days were spent with the boys' after-school activities while the three brothers spent theirs at the school library, trying to find something about the black sand, or anything that has something to do with their situation.

It was Friday and classes have ended. Apollo and Hermes packed up their things and were about to leave when someone called the former. "Zach!"

He looked up to see Monica and smiled "Hey Monica!"

She looked at Hermes and said "Daisuke, what you did today was so funny!"

Hermes grinned. "Our class was boring today, so I thought to lighten it up a little."

Apollo rolled his eyes and said "If you're not careful next time, you'll find yourself in trouble."

"You worry too much! If you keep that up, one day, you'll wake up with a lot of wrinkles."

Monica giggled. "If I didn't know any better, I think you two are brothers."

The two of them laughed nervously. Apollo said "So, what can I do for you?"

"Oh yeah! You're going to the club meeting today, right?"

Apollo nodded. "Of course. I'm just going to my locker. Want to join us?"

Monica shook her head. "Actually, I'm gonna be a little late. Could you tell our adviser?"

"Sure." he said as he put a flute case on his table.

She looked at it and exclaimed "You got a new flute?!"

He chuckled. "Yeah, I just bought it yesterday." He opened it and showed the contents to her.

"Wow! I really love it when an instrument is new! This one almost looks like it's made of real silver!" exclaimed Monica.

"Monica! Let's go!" said a girl at the door.

She turned to her friend and said "Coming!" She turned back to the two. "See you guys!" She went her way.

Apollo closed his case and said "Let's go Daisuke." He noticed that his brother was sniffing. "What's wrong?"

Hermes sniffed. "It's just that, you're being taken away from me."

"What?"

"You like her more than me." He feigned a sob.

Apollo rolled his eyes. "Monica's just a club mate. Besides, she's not my type, even though she's pretty."

Hermes turned his back to him and said "Yeah right. Next thing I'll know, you're in bed with her."

"Now that's just going overboard."

He turned around with a grin on his face and wagging his finger he said "I warn you though, I'm not gonna make it easy for her."

Apollo sighed. "Do what you want." He went outside, followed by his brother. They made their way to their lockers.

"By the way, what happened to the flute I gave you?" asked Hermes as he opened his locker.

"It's still in my building, and don't worry, I hid it in a special place along with the lyre. Only I can get it." he said with a smile.

After finishing with their business, they went down and made their way to the school's back door. They went out to see students scattered around the grounds. Hermes said "You don't always have to escort me, you know."

Apollo chuckled. "Have fun." He received a nod and the boy went to the gym. He was about to go back when he noticed an old woman sitting at one of the picnic bench of the school. He got curios and made his way to the person. He was surprised when he saw the old woman's face. "M-Mrs. Richardson! What are you doing here?"