几个图都是蕾雅/Layla,空格space Natsu Yasushi belongs to @Xia-Ning Layla Lei belongs to one of my bsfs 中文版我评论了 Enjoy! |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Hope Academy ~Chapter 4~ I summon magic energy and plunge my hand into Arina's body. She flinches, but I know it didn't hurt. It's over in two seconds. The traces of use of magic energy was gone in the blink of an eye. "Oh,wow..." Arina says,blinking, "That really didn't hurt,huh..." "So, Firekle...can you teleport now?" Yasushi asks curiously. "Well, let's see! I want to teleport...outside the tent!" I reply enthusiastically. I imagine myself standing outside the tent. Suddenly, I teleported out. "See?" Arina says,frustration in her voice, "Even if the power is weakened when you plunder it,you still have better control than me." "Heh,I could brag all day,but I won't since I don't want to hurt you. Also,that clearly took much more concentration than when you teleported,Ari-ri. Meaning we both have our strengths." "Still..." Arina lowers her head, "...I wish I had a better talent." I reenter the tent and pat her back sympathetically. "I can one hundred percent relate,don't worry. I didn't like my talent of sucking energy, and I've hardly used it at all. Like,I can't even remember the last time I used it. Years ago,I think." "A-arina! Don't feel so down! At least you're good at fighting and weapons! So,even if your power isn't ideal,you can still beat many people with your fighting skills,r-right?" Yasushi says nervously,but I could tell she meant everything. Arina tilts her head and grins, "Who said I was feeling down,you two? Anyways,thanks very much! I feel super confident that we'll win tomorrow!" "I don't even know if I'll pass..." Yasushi trails off quietly. "Of course you will,so don't worry about it. By the way,I can communicate with cats and bats and also fly without a spell. Forgot to tell you guys earlier." I say. "O-oh!" Yasushi lights up, "I remember reading a book saying that all half-creatures could communicate with their respective creatures." "Never knew that,but cool." Arina says in reply. "Yasushi is right! And study more history books,Arina." I tease her. "Nope. Never in a million years. Booooring." Was the answer I got. "You lazy human." "You bossy half human-cat-bat." "You both aren't that way,you know." Yasushi cuts in. "No,she is!" Arina and I both shout. And so begins a full-on "shout" war. (夏柠，晚上夏姐遇见苏和沈就你写了，因为是夏柠POV） The Next Morning...... "Get up,get up,get up! It's da big dayyy~!" I furiously shake Arina. "Wahhhh-?" Arina says dreamily. I shake her more,but seeing that she still didn't fully wake up, I launched a gust of wind at her,knocking her back. "Huh? What? What? Who am I where am I what what what." Arina stutters,waking up VERY confused. "I'll give you a minute to adjust,Ari-ri. Meanwhile,I'm going to tend to Yasushi,who woke up HALF AN HOUR ago to study our opponents. It's seven-fifty now,by the way. I'll see at the gathering spot! Be on time! Byeeee~!" Stepping out of the tent,I shield my eyes from the bright sunlight. "So bright." I murmur, "Hope the arena has a lot of shade." Ten minutes later, Arina,Yasushi,and I stand at the gathering spot along with the two hundred and fifty-three other students. Ms.Shiawase elegantly stands in the middle of the chattering crowd, and announces, "I will now be announcing who has passed the second exam,if you already have a team and your name didn't get announced,I am sorry to say that your teammates will have to find a new member." She clears her throat, "xxx." "xxx." "xxx." ... Out of the two hundred and fifty-six students, one hundred and fifty-three are all that's left. I hear so many signs of despair and frustration that I want to cover my ears. I feel so bad for all of them. Arina,Yasushi,and I have all passed,which is a great relief. "I wonder why Ms.Heiwa let me pass. Perhaps she wish to toy with me more?" Yasushi mutters bitterly. "That is...such a low amount. Kibo won't even get one hundred students this year,based on the number that will be eliminated by this third exam." Arina murmurs. "Firekle!" A familiar voice calls me from behind. All three of us spin around. Standing in front of us is a half human-cat-bat. He's male,and has dark pink hair, bat wings, a cat tail, and a stern but warm look as he sees me. Arina and Yasushi both gasp. They turn to me and cry(Yasushi quietly), "You have a brother?! He's clearly related to you!" "So,about that...hehe...I didn't mention him before since I thought you guys won't be teaming up with me anymore.." I say,rubbing the back of my head. My brother nods, "Yes. She told me that she wants to be teammates with other people and help them pass. And she is very confident that I will pass too. Also,we aren't just brother and sister. We're TWINS." (+)
(+) "Firekle-you know we won't blame you if you decide to be in a team with him. Not that I don't want to be in a team with you. But you could've told us you had a brother in the exams too." Arina scowls. "Yeah,I know. Sorry." I reply,dropping my head with guilt. "Wh-what's your name?" Yasushi asks my brother. "Dustle. If we ever become friends, I will allow you to call me Dust." He answers simply. "Oh...I'm Yasushi. Nice to meet you...Dustle." "I'm Arina! Nice to meet you too!" She tries to shake his hand, but Dustle shakes his head. "You can only touch me when we're close enough and when I ALLOW it." "Geez,alright. Sorry." Arina says,not looking very sorry. She must think he's some sort of weirdo. "Firekle. You're absolutely sure you want to be with them? If you're with me,I can make sure we won't lose." Dustle turns to me. "No worries, big bro! I can take care of myself too, y'know. And I'll definitely make sure our team wins." Dustle nods, "Alright,I know you will, Firekle. See you later then. Best of luck,and I hope we won't have to fight in the arena." He gives me a little hug,then walks away. "Wait,big bro! You have a team,right?" I call back worriedly. He hesitates,then shakes him head, "Not yet. But I'll find one." He smiles and disappears from my view. "That was...interesting." Arina comments. "We've been close since birth. Even closer after our parents died. I think you can already tell but..." I smile, "Big bro and I care very much about each other." Arina didn't get a chance to reply,as Ms.Shiawase says, "Everyone,gather up. The time has come. I will now be explaining the rules. There will be fifty-one teams of three in the arena,and only ten teams will be given the check to attend Kibo." Gasps were heard all around. "Ten?! But that means...only thirty students this year?" One voice cries. "That's absurd!" Another voice yells angrily. "It's not fair!" A third voice adds. Ms.Shiawase claps her hands, "Quiet,please. I know you are all shocked,but for this year,Kibo is making an exception. I and many others have researched every one of you standing here's background and found out that you all are VERY talented. So for this year only, Kibo is only accepting thirty students. The talented of the talented." Groans of frustration are heard and I even hear some people weeping. "Dang it." Arina says,pacing, "There's a low chance we'll pass,huh." "We will." Yasushi and I reply confidently. "That said, I will now proceed with the rules." Says Ms.Shiawase, "In this arena are ten unbreakable lanterns lying on the ground where you can clearly see them. The ten teams still holding the lanterns until dawn at seven o'clock will pass. We will use a wide-ranged speaker to tell you the time you have left. During the exam, you may use your magic,special talents,weapons,or anything you have to steal lanterns from others. If you are injured by someone or something and feel like you can't go on, call out 'hope,help me' and your whole team will be transported to a healing room,though losing your lantern if you have one and shortly disabled from the exam. All of you will be transported back once all injuries are taken care of and you may start over. Alliances with other teams are allowed,but whether or not to trust them is your own choice. Lastly, the barrier around the arena prevents anyone from leaving,so you may not quit if you desire to do so. Any questions?" A girl with long,elegant,flowing light blue hair and yellow Qilin horns raises her hand. "Yes, Miss Layla?" Ms.Shiawase asks,proving that she remembers everyone's names. Layla smiles wickedly, "What if I can do instant kill?" Several people back away from her fearfully, and her teammates smile proudly. Ms.Shiawase shakes her head fiercely, "You may not do that, but even if you do,the barrier will not allow it. Everyone and everything in the barrier cannot die,only injured." Layla sighs dramatically, "That's a shame." "We should beware of her. She looks like a tough and naughty one." Arina whispers to me and Yasushi. "Agreed. I don't like having to waste time on fights, but we'll fight her team if it's our only choice." I whisper back. "And she's half-Qilin too." Yasushi adds in a nervous whisper. "More reason to avoid her." Says Arina. "Any more questions?" Asks Ms.Shiawase Seeing no more raised hands,she continues, "Then does everyone have two teammates?" No one's raising their hands, so Dustle must've found teammates. I grin. "Then let us begin." Ms.Shiawase smiles and gives a signal. In an instant, all of us are transported to a wide forest-like surrounding with some trees. "They must have a teleporter in their hands. You should ask them for advice once this is over, A-arina." Yasushi notes. "I'll see. Thanks for the heads up." Arina gives her a thumbs up, "For now,let's just focus on passing this thing." "Hope we're lucky enough to find a lantern lying around and not steal it from another team." I tell them. And so the third and final exam begins. TBC...
