Page 104 - Fallen Thoughts

and is sparring with Caspian, Helena is pacing like she always does before a

mission. Alex is jumping around practicing their flips and parkour moves on the

mat. Liam is going over mathematical equations, mumbling to himself. I missed

this little ritual. I lean against my bo staff closing my eyes wishing Lucas was here

to complete my ritual of arguing over who could take more, my shields or his

absorption.

We would always drive the team crazy with our bickering and competition

but I loved every moment of it. I miss his smile when I let him win and I miss the

fake sad face he would make when he’d let me win. I miss our little moments

together that made all of the shit we do worth it. I miss him most of all.

I snap out of my state with a cry of rejoice coming form Elaine. I look over

to the training mat to find Alex reffing the fight and counting to three with Elaine

pinning down Caspian.

“Elaine wins the match!” Alex shouts at the top of their lungs.
“Yes! Finally, I beat the one and only Clear Cut!” Elaine screams while

jumping around.

“Oh please, I let you win.” Cas whines while rubbing his arm.

“Whatever will save your pride sweetie,” Elaine bellows still jumping.
“Are there any challengers to the new champion?” Alex exclaims in their

best host voice.

“I challenge.” I raise my hand confidently.
“Bring it sis, you’ve been losing to me ever since we were kids.” Elaine

claims.
“Sorry I wasn’t Daddy’s favourite child,” I walk over to the mat and take my

defensive stance.
“The rules are simple,” Alex begins in their referee voice, “No use of

controllable powers permitted, no weapons, no killing.”