The Learners

Amelia Lighter

Lila listened carefully as Liliya told her everything that had happened the day at school and it wasn't good. " We should bring Amelia over for healing purposes and we will need someone who's experienced and can help us get stronger in a day." Lila said. " You mean like what Kore did." Liliya said.
" Exactly do you have someone in mind?" Lila asked. " Well my Aunt Cynthia mentioned someone named Alyssia Matthews she lives in New York. Though we should probably start with Amelia since I actually know her and know where she lives." Liliya said. " Right now do you think Sasha would take us." Lila asked. " I do, but we need to ask." Liliya told her and the two went to the Kang's house where Sasha was already waiting for them. " What do you need Lil?" Sasha asked. " Think you can teleport us to California?" Liliya asked? " I can, but we will probably need Valeriya for the trip back." Sasha said. The two nodded and the three headed to the Soklov home which was only a mile from Liliya's house. They knocked on the door and a little girl answered. " May I help you?" She asked and Lila awed at how cute she was. " Anna can you get your sister Valeriya for us?" Sasha asked. She nodded excitedly before running off screaming Valeriya's name. Soon Valeriya came her eyes held a look of concern. " What's up?" She asked.
" Can you teleport as well?" Liliya asked. Valeriya took a glance behind her to make sure no one was listening before responding. " I can where are we going?" She asked her voice barely above a whisper. " We need teleportation to California." Lila told her. " Mom can I stay a night at Liliya's" Valeriya asked as she stepped back in. " Are we good?" Lila asked." As long as I'm back by dinner tommorrow they won't question." Valeriya grinned. They all held hands before Valeriya took them to California. Lila took a glance around in amazement and she heard Liliya gasp. " This is Cynthia's house." She gaped at the mansion that now had broken windows and the front door was knocked down. Liliya ran in before anyone could say anything and with a sigh Lila followed her. The house was a mess and she could tell it was slightly panicking Liliya. She was about to say something when a golden arrow loged itself in the wall narrowly avoiding her head. " Leave!"
A voice said threatingly and soon Lila saw a blonde haired teenager with green eyes enter her bow was golden with a golden arrow ready to shoot.
" I'm Liliya Ivanov and this is Lila Black. My mom was Lily Fischer and her's is Kore. We mean you no harm Amelia." Liliya told her softly and Lila gasped realizing who she was. Just then Sasha ran in with Valeriya on her tail and Amelia redirected her arrow towards the two. " They are friends as well." Liliya added. " How am I supposed to trust you." Amelia shouted narrowing her eyes at them.
" Amelia you taught my Aunt archery and you now live with my Aunt Astrid. I understand why you're on guard, but if we want to help them we need your help and you need ours." Liliya reasoned and Lila smiled seeing as Liliya brought up a very good point. " Fine, but who are they?" She asked cocking her head towards Valeriya and Sasha. " Oh I'm Sasha Kayla Kang and Liliya is my adopted sister." Sasha grinned widely.
" Valeriya Misha Soklov and I'm just a good friend of theirs." Valeriya interduced herself with a small smile.
" Amelia Jane Lighter best archer you'll ever meet now do you mind filling me in on everything going with your group?" She asked Liliya. They explained their situation and everyone in their group. " So you need experts then and while Alyssia Matthews is someone we should get it would be wise to bring Scarlett Thorn as well." Amelia suggested. " Scarlett Thorn?" Lila asked. " She's a learner around the age of 20 and she is extremely powerful. I was thinking she could take Kore's job." Amelia explained. " She's only twenty though." Liliya said getting what Lila was thinking. " She's the daughter of London one of the nine. So she will be extremely helpful." Amelia said. " I didn't know they had kids?" Lila said surprised. " Very few of them do. Either way I'll lead the way." Amelia sighed. They followed Amelia until they got to a mansion that was blood red. Amelia rang the doorbell and a few minutes later a young woman appeared. She had bright red hair with vibrant green eyes. She wore a red dress and had pale skin. " Amelia what brings you to this part of California?" She asked her green eyes studied them. " It's about Cynthia, Kore, Astrid, and Toxic Waste." Amelia said. " What did they do now." She sighed. " Well this time it wasn't actually their fault." Amelia started and the woman raised her eyebrow.
" I doubt that, but before you explain do you want to come in?" She asked.
" Yes thank you." Amelia said they all went in and Lila was not surprised to see that all the furniture was red. " So Amelia who are they?" The woman asked as they all sat down in the living room. " I'm Lila Black." Lila told her. " I'm Sasha Kang and this is my adopted sister Liliya Ivanov." Sasha interduced enthusiastically. " Valeriya Soklov." Valeriya said softly." I'm Scarlett Thorn." She grinned. Amelia told Scarlett everything. " I see why you are worried Amelia, but I don't see why you came here. You know I stay out of Toxic Waste's affairs." Scarlett sighed. " I wouldn't ask if we had anyone else to go to Scarlett and we both know Alyssia isn't strong enough on her own. " Amelia pleaded.
" I don't think you realize how bad it could be if Toxic Waste finds out about me Amelia. I love Astrid and I owe her so much, but I don't think I could do that not even for her." Scarlett sighed. " How about we make a deal. We are going to get Alyssia after this and try without you. If we fail will you help us then." Amelia said and Lila didn't see the point of asking that when the answer obviously wouldn't change. " If you come back and there's no other option Amelia I guess I owe Astrid that much." Scarlett agreed. With that the five left heading to New York.