Whispers and Warnings

The halls of Nightingale Academy were never quiet, but today, they were practically buzzing with energy. Students clustered in groups, their voices hushed yet excited as they stole glances at the four battered figures walking through the front entrance.

Carter greeted people like it was just another day, flashing his usual laid-back smirk. Jackson strode beside him, radiating the same overwhelming presence that made him the undisputed king of the school. Emily, as always, walked next to Jackson, her sharp gaze daring anyone to comment.

Then there was Troy.

Bandaged, bruised, and looking completely out of place, he trudged behind them, shoulders stiff. Unlike the others, who carried their injuries like battle scars, Troy looked... wrecked. And everyone noticed.

"Dude, what the hell happened to them?"

"That’s Inferno, right? And Psion? And Umbra?"

"Wait, is that Bubble Boy?"