Apple Tree| Chapter 2|| Lucky

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Chapter 2// Lucky He was praised. Arthur was held a hero, he was called amazing, he was everyone’s favorite person all of the sudden. Arthur was lucky to be born with a blessing naturally and everybody treated him differently. They moved him to more advanced classes the next day , the same classes Lucile had been working her whole life to get into. Lucile and Arthur barely saw each other anymore. Arthur was stuck in more advanced classes that he could care less for normally doodling away in his notebook. From the same apple tree where her life was saved, where she trained, where she spent her days with her only friend, the only person she opened up to, the person she loved, Lucile watched. Her eyes filled with jealousy and anger. Why not her? His family never had a history of blessings; they only sent him there to get him in the Honors so he could become famous. Lucile had envy all around her eyes. “He didn’t need a gift”, she thought. Jealousy got the better of her. The guy she had grown up with since they were both 5, the guy who was always there, the only guy who thought she was pretty, is now better than her. It’s dangerous to have this mindset at only 12 years old. She avoided him like a virus. No matter what he did or what he said, all she saw was her competition. Not that it really mattered for he had no interest in the Honors at all. He barely had any time for himself because he was caught up with his newfound fame and honor. The day Arthur was to transfer to a higher class and advanced camp all his fellow campers were there to wave him goodbye. Everyone was there except Lucile. She was out training and she didn’t need to see him go off to a camp she’s been dying to attend for years. He didn’t do anything special; he was just born lucky. The close friends parted that way. As Arthurs car drove away he pulled a picture of Lucile out of his pocket. He hadn’t completely forgotten her and his heart shattered when she didn’t show up to even wave him goodbye. Was it really over? 6 years later: Arthur had grown into a fine young man. He grew out his hair and he had grown slightly taller. After he left that camp he studied his newly discovered ice powers and learned ways to use it that would help him succeed. His parents paid a ton of money to already place him in a good rank in The Honors. He was 5th rank. Tomorrow will the very first race for the new gen competitors. The day before the games they were gonna have a reunion. Arthur pulled his phone out because he was curious about who was rank number 1. He heard rumors about number 1. They had no blessing but they had amazing physical mobility. It was said that they passed the tryouts the first time with a perfect score on everything. “Lucy? Pfft- what kinda name is Lucy. Seems childish for a rank this high”, he chuckled. After a good laugh he was surprised the Elders actually didn’t mind having a woman to have the top rank. Women in the honors didn’t have it easy. They either had to be super beautiful or their parents bought their rank. Arthur dusted his suit a bit and made his way towards the room where the reunion was being held. As he greeted and caught up with everyone he made his way to the person turned around covered by security. “I hear she can climb anything”, murmured one woman. “People say her kicks and punches can break ribs”! Hearing all these small murmurs Arthur made his way to the girl with caution. “Mrs. L-Lucy, you might know my name-“. “No need for friendly introductions, Arthur”.