A Grave Mistake

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The following night, the students are all outside the main home, tired and mildly ready for whatever assignment must come next for them all. Burly and Yang had smiles on their faces as Fred continued his neutral look. Burly laughs loudly again as he walks up to the students.

Burly: HA HA! You kids have done much, MUCH better than yesterday! Even were able to land a hit on some of your sparring partners! HA! (the class looks dead) Either way, tonight, we have some fun! A test of courage, so to speak. The winner will get-

Fuse: Courage?

Ore slaps Fuse's face out of the way and raise his fists with a smile.

Ore: I'm courageous!!!

Raleigh: Yeah! Reward!

Fred raises his hand and walks between Burly and the students.

Fred: Not so fast! Those who failed the practicals have lessons with me tonight.

Ore, Fuse, Raleigh and Iron: ARGH!

Raleigh: Doc, we just had lessons with Mr. Wood last night. And those lasted until midnight. Can't we just-

Fred: Sorry, boys, but that's not how the world works. Let's go.

Fred begins to drag the four back to the main house. Burly coughs and gains the rest attention.

Burly: Alright, now listen up! The remaining sixteen of you will be paired off and go down this path here! Now, all along this path are our assistants who will be willing and are going to, scare the daylights outta you kids! Those who scream the least win.

Amazon raised her hand.

Burly: Yes?

Amazon: What do we get if we win?

Burly: Gift cards...oh and private lessons from each headmaster of the schools, but mostly gift cards.

The class looked in awe and were amazed by the prize.

Burly: You can thank Dr. and Mrs. Scorch for that last one.

Yang: Burly...

Burly: I'm not wrong. Now then, shall we begin!

Class Scorch: YEAH!

Burly: Then draw your straws!

The teens ran up and drew their partners.

Amber with Opal

Silver with Vella

Amazon with Robin

Bruno with Kelly

Sapphire with Aka

Set with Lagoon

Akarui with Amethyst

Ciel with Jasper

Burly: Alright kids, do your stuff!

So, Sapphire and Aka went in first. After a couple of minutes, screams were heard and Bruno and Kelly were the next sent in. Again, more screams were heard, even from the main house. Fred walks inside with the four boys that failed the exams.

Ore: Man. Sounds like fun.

Raleigh: Come on, Doc. Just for tonight?

Fred: No can do. Maybe next time, you all can pass.

The boys groaned and walked back inside the classroom. Fred pulled out a blackboard and slammed a ruler against it to get their attention.

Fred: Now, battle strategies.

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