The Curse Since Birth

Celebration

" What's wrong with your hand? "

Thunder mentally cursed at Cyclone's question. How he dreaded this very moment. How could he be so careless as to let them find out? He stayed silent.

Cyclone frowned at the lack of his friend's answer. " Thunder, what happened? " he asked worriedly but in a calm tone.

Thunder looked away from Cyclone. He harshly removed his hand from Cyclone's grasp. " It's nothing to worry about. Don't worry yourself with it, " he plainly said.

Cyclone was surprised at Thunder's bland attitude. " W-wait! What are you talking about! Those black markings aren't normal! " he said.

Thunder stopped in his tracks, only to cover his marked hand. " It is none of your concern. You mustn't worry about it, " he said.

Quake, who was very worried, put a hand on Thunder's shoulder. " Thunder, I'm very worried here. What's wrong? " he said calmly, but the worry was obvious in his voice.

Thunder took it to no mind, and took Quake's hand away from his shoulder. " I told you to not be worried. I'm fine, okay? " he reassured.

Without waiting for Quake's answer, he turned away from his worried gaze. " We have what we came here for. Let's return to the village now, " he ordered, already walking away from the tree.

His friends watched him walk away, their eyes full of worry towards the man. But Quake knew that he wouldn't be easily convinced, so he sighed heavily.

" Let's go, " he said, walking to the front and tailing Thunder. The others followed him, but only Cyclone went to walk beside him.

They stayed gluing their eyes on the man walking in front of them, their brows knotted with worry. They walked in silence, returning to their village.

.............

They arrived at their village safely and was greeted warmly by many friends of theirs. The masters waited for them at the entrance of the academy.

" You have succeeded! What good news! " Koko Ci praised, nodding in approval of their hard work.

Kaizo walked to them and pat Fang's head. He smirked at them, pride radiating from his being. " I'm proud of you all, " he said. Fang smiled at Kaizo at the compliment.

Cyclone and Quake put their hands on their leader's shoulders. Without looking at them, Thunder knew what they wanted to do.

He walked forward to the front of his team, and saluted to his three masters. " We thank you for trusting us with this difficult mission, my masters. We appreciate it wholeheartedly, " he payed respect to his masters.

The masters nodded in approval. " You are most welcome, our soldiers. You are mighty to take on the mission, " Tarung said. Thunder nodded in behalf of his team.

" Now, how about a celebration? To congratulate you on your success, " Tarung suggested. The teenagers beamed at him as he smirked at them. " The great hall is open to the lot o'you starting 8. We'll be there. "

The teenagers smiled and once again, saluted the master.

" Thank you, Master! "