Perfect! Let's continue with the aftermath The detention room smelled of sweat, broken lockers, and adrenaline. Lia sat at the corner desk, calm as if she had just woken up from a nap. Kairav and Angelo stood beside her, silent. Jay, Aries, and Kiefer hovered a little behind, tense but ready to jump in if needed.
Principal Ramos sat at the desk, fingers gripping the edge like it could save him. He was pale. He knew he couldn't scold them the way he usually did.
"You… all of you," Ramos began shakily, "I… I don't even know where to start."
Lia finally looked up. Her voice was soft but cold:
"I'll take full responsibility."
Jay gasped. "Lia—no! We were all defending—"
"Quiet," Lia interrupted. "Section E didn't start this. They attacked us. I handled it. End of story."
Ramos swallowed hard. "I… I suppose… detention… one hour… cleaning… reflection letters…"
Angelo snorted quietly, "Reflection letters? I think we broke the hallway more than the school will ever repair."
Kairav didn't comment. He just gave Lia a small approving nod.
Word of the fight spread like wildfire. By the next period, the entire school knew:
Lia fought Section D all by herself
Kairav and Angelo were untouchable at her side
Jay, Aries, and Kiefer helped strategically
Whispers turned to loud discussions:
"Did you see Lia? She's insane!"
"Michael is bruised… he deserved it though."
"Kiara was there… she didn't even touch her!"
"Section E is untouchable now…"
Even teachers stayed away, careful not to provoke Lia.
Principal Ramos muttered under his breath as he passed the hallway, "If only the whole truth came out… no, better not…"
Meanwhile, Kiara was seated on a staircase, licking her split lip with a twisted smile.
"She's too strong," she muttered.
"But… everyone still thinks I'm harmless. Everyone except Lia, Angelo, and Kairav. Hmm…"
Michael fumed beside her. "We lost! She's… she's insane!"
Kiara waved him off. "Relax. This is just the beginning. Let her feel strong now. Tomorrow, we plan. And then… she won't know what hit her."
Her mind raced. She didn't just want to beat Lia—she wanted to humiliate her, uncover secrets, and maybe… just maybe… prove she was the one who belonged in the spotlight.
Back at House
Later that evening, Lia returned home with Kairav and Angelo.
Everyone else had gone, leaving her in silence.
She didn't speak.
She didn't eat.
Her mind replayed the fight, the chaos, and most of all—the fact that Kiara would not give up.
Kairav sat beside her, quietly handing her a glass of water. "You okay?" he asked softly.
Lia finally sighed. "I'm fine… but everyone knows about Kiara now. About the whole… situation."
Angelo leaned against the wall. "Doesn't matter. You handled it. That's what counts."
Lia shook her head. "No. Only you don't know everything yet."
Kairav glanced at her, confused. But he didn't push. He knew better than to question her when Lia Del Nova had that look in her eyes.
The room fell silent. Only the faint ticking of the clock could be heard.
Outside, the night was calm.
But Lia's mind was anything but calm.
She knew tomorrow, the chaos would continue… and Kiara would return, more dangerous than ever.