54: Storm

"Alright," The class was in session. Mr Newton stood in front of his desk, and as he spoke, it was in a very joyous tone, "The Assault Tournament is coming up. Look, the thing is, only 16 of you will qualify, and it will be the upper 16."

One student raised their hand immediately, "How will the upper 16 be decided?" Mr Newton bristled as he thought about the question, "I have been tasked with deciding; however, the General Studies Committee have blanked a space. I'm not sure who for."

Lucy raised a hand, and as Mr Newton pointed at her she spoke, "Aren't the General Studies Committee responsible for the awards? Why would they interfere with a tournament, and why would they have the power to interfere?"

Mr Newton sighed as he looked at her, "Yes they are responsible for voting award winners. As for the other two questions, I don't know." The classroom started to murmur as Vince walked in, "Ahh Mr Vanderfork, finally decided to show yourself."

Mr Newton said with a chuckle, he moved up to the back where the same girl was, "Hey Vince." She said as Mr Newton spoke, he smiled and spoke, "Hello Mariam." It was nice, "So the Assault Tournament-"

"I'm winning it. No one can stop me. No, Ben. No one on my level, you know." He said with a grin, she smirked as he spoke, "What about Ethan?" She asked, "What about him?" He said as she started to crack up.

...

Don and Ryan were in class and they were constantly being brushed off by Princess Jasmine, "Is something.... wrong?" Ryan asked, but she just gave him a glare, "Oh, come on." Don said in annoyance, "You've been brooding all morning, what's the matter with you?"

Jasmine looked at them, her eyes a crimson red with no pupils; they were terrified as she stormed out.