Déjà vu || an OC UnOrdinary fanfic

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"What do you want?"

I try not to let him see how uncomfortable I am.

"Three things. One: Don't mention New Bostin. Everyone here thinks I was homeschooled, apart from a select few who took it apon themselves to meddle in my past. Also, when I enrolled here I requested to be treated like a cripple."

I gasp despite myself, but then again who wouldn't? John, the ruthless king who abused his power, requesting to be treated as a cripple? I've always assumed that something bad happened to him after his expulsion, but I'd never imagined that it would be so bad that he world hide his ability because of it. But then again, he looks so on edge that I don't think that went too well. Better not antagonize him- when it comes to John, you never know quite what he's going to do next.

"You got that?"

"Y-yeah."

"Two. You know that purple-haired girl you sat next to? Well, avoid her. And if she askes you about me, just roll it off and change the subject."

I'm not sure where exactly he's going with this, but I nod anyway. Better be safe than sorry.

"But if she continues to ask about me, tell her to come talk to me herself."

I nod again. Ugh, I've got a headache. And my legs hurt.

"Okay, this is the last thing. It may come as a bit of a shock, but bear in mind that I could be wrong."

What's he doing now? Why's he acting so weird? Sure, he still looks as angry as ever, but now there's something else there. I stare at him, trying to figure out what it is. Empathy? No, that can't be it. But you never know...

"Your ability. You said you were a low teir, right?"

"Yup, a 1.2"

"There's no way a 1.2 would've been able to beat the fake joker unconscious. I was watching closely, and his level would probably have to be around 2.5 to a 3 at most."

"Maybe it was just luck?"

"I don't think so. Once you activated your ability, you looked confused- I'm willing to bet that you did something that you haven't been able to do before."

How does he know that?

"Yes...? But I just put it down to my training, I've been putting a lot of work into my ability mastery recently, and maybe I'm finally getting results! And besides-"

"Was it sudden? And when was the last time you used your ability?"

"Well yeah, it was pretty sudden. My level hasen't risen since early this year, and it's July! And the last time I used my ability was last night, to freeze some water to make ice cubes for my drink- I didn't notice anything off then."

"Just as I thought. Clover, I...I think your ability might be doing the same thing mine did"

I froze.

"W-what? You must be lying! Yeah, that's it. Very funny."

He looks angry at my doubting him, but there's also something that looks a lot like sympathy in his eyes.

I want to doubt him, to pass off his words as lies.

But it all makes sense.

A sudden ability increase, however slight?

The fact that I was able to beat a mid teir?

It just makes sense.

"There are some things I think I should warn you of."

"L-like what?"

My own voice sounds faint and weak in my ears. I guess he was right about this being a shock.

"Fainting, headaches, nausea, arm and leg cramps,  and of course we can't forget that your ability goes a bit crazy...oh and you might cough up a ​​​​​​tiny little bit of blood...but don't worry, like I say, I could be completely wrong..."

Meanwhile my head spins uncontrollably as my whole life falls apart around me. Clover, a god teir? No freaking way. I...I just don't know how to react! How will I handle this? Does it mean I'll have to dethrone the queen!?! I don't want to dethrone anyone...I've watched a couple of royals being dethroned in New Bostin, and they looked brutal- to say the least. I'm just so confused, nothing here makes sense and-

"ACK!"

I cry out in visible pain as the stabbing feeling of a killer headache stabs through my head.

"CLOVER ARE YOU OKAY!?!"

A female voice who I identify as Evie runs into the room and lets me collapse onto her. Everything is spinning and I'm seeing double...this is horrible.

John speaks up one last time. "Like I described, this is not a pleasant experience. But remember one thing. You'll come out stronger on the other side."

And with that, he leaves.

"Clover! Please answer me...I'm supposed to be your buddy! I'm supposed to show you the ropes! What did he do to you?"

"Evie, don't worry about me. And John didn't do anything...all he said was that he'd been watching the fight...and about my ability..."

Without any warning I burst out in tears.

"Oh shoot...hang on in there Clover I'll take you to the infirmary!"

"No...no need...I'm fine..."

I try to stand back up but fail. Were my legs always this stiff? And my head! I feel like there are a thousand tiny little needles stabbing into my brain from all directions, and I'm trying to breathe evenly so I'm not sick, but my swimming vision is making me feel nauseous.

"Okay...maybe you can take me to the infirmary..."

I feel her try to pick me up but fail.

"S-sorry...I get really weak when I'm nervous. I'm going to make a quick phone call- hang on in there!"

I whisper "okay" but I'm not sure she heard it.

I hear the phone being picked up, she says "Hi, Seraphina! I really need your help..."

I only have time to think, No! before I completely lose consciousness.

Honesty, my buddy just has to be friends with the one person John told me to avoid. Well, that's my luck for you.

*spiteful glance at author* me: *innocent whistle*

​​​​​​I guess I'm properly meeting Seraphina now, wether I want to or not. I hope she's nice at least...