Five years have passed like a blur
"Ahhh!!" Elaine yelled charging like a bullet to Laune yet laune remain composed he step aside and at the right moment strike elaine at the back sending her to collapse on the floor
"And with that Laune wins" one of the blue order members declared and multiple people held out their hands to the man wanting the money they just won
The man who bet on Elaine just pull back his hair in frustration glaring at the unconscious Elaine for making him lose hundreds of cash
"What happened?" Clementine came running and he guards begun to scatter leaving countless messes
"Just a small mock battle" Laune replied stepping down the ring
Elaine stood up her face swollen from hitting the floor
Clementine ran into her aid, "please bring me an ice pack"
The blue order followed his orders in a heartbeat bringing up multiple ice packs to curry favor
Xien then appeared right arround the corner some dark bags can be seen under his eyes
"Uncle Xien!" Clementine greeted him trying to give a warm hug only to be push away by the man
"What did i say about personal space!" He shouted
Clementine took a step back puffing his face like a puffer fish, "You are mean"
"Good morning chairman" the blue order greeted him Elaine and Laune followed after
Xien sigh covering his face with his right hand, "ughh i got so much to do" he mumbled
He then glance at Elaine and Laune, "do you know how much trouble the existence of you two here bring me"
"I apologize" Elaine lowered her head
One of her skills makes her able to hear wall to wall and she have overheard countless times people hurling insults and criticism on Xien's decision on keeping them
The blue order had a sole mission and that is to protect and hold some valuable class in custody that's why people's trust dwindled when they find out they are keeping a 'murderer' and 'thief'
The blue order dome got four floors one was where normal people and serve as office
the second floor serve as a training center and dorm
The third floor then serves as the housing of those with above average class
And the fourth floor is where the most special class was in
"A school?" Clementine's question bring Elaine back to her senses
"That's right your fifteen now so you gonna be sent to the academy like Briana" Xien explained
"Then i'm bringing Elaine and Laune with me" Clementine said
Xien stomp his feet a vein popping out of his head, "Do you think the academy would permit that!"
"They would just tell them i say so" Clementine said proudly arms crossed
"Like hell they would!" Xien grab him by the collar, "listen h-"
"Chairman!!" The blue order members start to get in between them
"p-please calm down!!" Sion a member of blue order hug him from behind
"Get a hold of yourself chairman!! You might accidentally trigger a skill"
Xien resigned letting go of clementine's collar, "ugh!!! Whatever!!!"
"I understand thank you!" Clementine said with a smile
"The seer" Laune mumbled
He have heard about it countless times of how special and terrifying it was but he never really saw clementine use his skill at all that means the boundaries must have been quite heavy
Laune place another cigarette on his mouth he was about to light it when Clementine snag it off him tossing it aside, "how many times do i have to say you need to stop smoking"
"Sorry" Laune replied he glance at the younger's neck, 'what a thin neck i bet if i just put a little strength-'
"You're such an idiot!" Clementine nag, "i guess it runs in your genetics loving to smoke but having that a hero who likes to smoke seems stupid"
'Hero? Genetics?' Laune tilt his head, "what do you mean?"
"What? Wasn't your father a 'chainsmoker' that's why you always like to smoke" Clementine responded
'But i never met my father' Laune grab clementine's wrist making the youth flinch, "what a-are you.."
Laune glance at Clementine sternly his hold tightens without him realizing soon the familiar golden hue wrap itself around his body and clementine's closed eyes open revealing a beutiful golden eyes clocks was inside his eyes both had diffirent times
Soon the clock start to move one in reverse and the other forward
Laune find himself in a deep forest there a woman and a man was being chased by a group of military men the woman holds in her arm was a small infant
"Go hide" the man said soon smoke filled the forest blinding the people chasing after them
The couple ran and ran their clothes got tattered and feet already bleeding but they continued however before they reach the destination they are going to go
A woman appeared before them, "i'm afraid i can't let you live"
Soon roots entangled the couple and the infant was chased away from the mother's arms
"Noo!!" The woman yelled clawing out of the entrapment
"Please.." she begged one last time as the roots begun to squeze them her husband hold her tightly accepting their end
Blood dripped down and a horrible screech can be heard soon the woman raised the infant who was asleep still in the swaddles
"They are good people sadly they die for you that's why i will not kill you" she summoned a feathered pen out of tin air and begun to point it on the child
The words 'hero' appeared with a golden glitter but was soon erased and replaced with 'murderer'
Laune come back to his senses he cough out chasing after his breath soon he recieve a punch on his face making him a little dizzy
"What the fuck did you do?!" Xien yelled at him grabbing him by the collar
Laune was a little in a haze his mind still in a mush and he can't think of anything to say, "i-i saw.."
"What did you see?" Xien questioned him
"M-my class it was not 'murderer' but 'hero' i-" Laune said and Xien's eyes immediately widden
"What did you say?" He let go of Laune's collar, "Are you sure?"
Laune nodded and Xien stood up and grab his phone, "we got a code red i think i find the hero" he said to the other side of the phone
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"Elaine i don't feel good" Clementine said holding Elaine's hand
"It's alright you be fine" Elaine soothe with a smile
Her eyes cold as she was used on watching people die in her eyes and she would not even flinch now if the same thing happen again
"I don't..wanna forget" Clementine cried out
Elaine keep on stand by as clementine drift off sleep only to sat up back as cheerful as always
"Elaine let's go i'm hungry" Clementine whined dragging her away to the canteen
Elaine was flabbergasted, "w-what?"
"I said i'm hungry!" Clementine pouted
"Okay" Elaine said, "The lunch lady cook some fried chicken"
"Oh~ Fried chicken!!" Clementine start to ran away to the canteen
The blue order members who was in line make a way for him and when he finally got his servings they pampered him adding some more pieces on the plate
…
Laune was taken away by Xien for a week multiple machines was hooked up into him penetrating his mind
He underwent countless test and after all the result was finalized did Xien send him back
Soon the facilities that was being run was forcibly shut down and all the people born with evil classes begun to be sent to proper orphanages
The public question this change but they heard no response and soon the issue died down
Laune stare down at the peaceful munching Clementine who was in a bliss having a spoonful of cake
Unbeknownst to him was the glares and cold stares being send towards Elaine and Laune from the blue order members
"Do you hate me?" Laune ask
Clementine look up, "For what?"
"I make you use you're skill" Laune respond
"When?" Clementine inquire taking another piece of cake
Laune's eyebrows furrowed he turn towards Elaine who shrug her shoulders
"You don't remember?" Laune slide his cup of pudding in front of clementine
Clementine didn't answer
"Well how about we talk about other things" Elaine chimed in, "how about the school"
"We gonna enter a school?" Clementine turn towards Elaine
"That's right but i'm not sure about the 'we'" Elaine answered
"No way! you two would be coming with me!" Clementine demanded
"I don't think the academy would let us in the two of us staying here was already a big weight to carry" she retorted
"It's not fair!" The youth whined, "why can't you go with me?"
Eventually Xien walk in his face much more worse than before he seems so tired to the point his hair was left unkempt
The blue order members flinched at his every move as the heavy atmosphere is hard to take in
He slump down to the chair ignoring the saluting members, "you little shit look how much trouble you drag in" his voice cracking in frustration
Elaine sweated as she felt a thread starting to wrap around her neck, she dropped her spoon in panic
Clementine hand her a replacement which she take with a smile
She then turn to Laune who remain unfaced and has been staring down at the chairman
Clementine gave him a pat in the back, "don't worry uncle you won't be sad anymore"
Xien sat up firmly, "What do you mean?"
"I saw something last night" Clementine said leaning in and whisper a few words to Xien
Xien's eyes flushed red, "r-really?" The dangerous atmosphere disapeared
"What did he say?" Laune whisper to Elaine
"Ailyn Heith" Elaine whisper back
Xien stood up with a smile he type away on his phone
Clementine clapped, "Congratulations to your marriage"
The blue order members heard this and have their eyes widen
"W-wait you're getting married sir?" Xien's right hand man, Sion questioned
Xien then turned and smiled to him and the blue order members react wildly to it
Soon Xien's phone rang and he raised his arms signaling everyone to be quiet
"You want to meet today? Sure i would love to meet you" He said to the phone and after he drop it the blue order continued their celebration
"Congratulations chairman" Sion clapped his arms his face showing a little bitterness which only Laune noticed
"Well then i be going to meet you sister-in-law" He said pushing his hair back
The blue order members followed after him in excitement watching intensely by the glass window as he drove off
In the cafeteria Elaine's stomach grumbled and she shy away by the side out of embarrassment Clementine gave her the pudding
And they continued eating
the next month the three of them arrive at the academy they arrive to the academy
They already got their belongings delivered a few days before arriving which is why they didn't bring anything in tow
The academy is like a small self functioning city it was in perfect balance with nature and just like the blue order headquarters it was heavily secured
People watch Elaine and Laune with caution as they move to academy there are brave students who greet Clementine completely shrugging the two off
"Clementine!" A blonde call out
Clementine turn around, eyes sparkling with joy, "Bri!!"
The blonde approach them her movements elegant and soft as if she was preparing to dance, "It has been almost half a year since i last saw you how have you been?"
"The usual i'm glad i managed to reach fifteen so that's great" Clementine replied
"That's indeed a good news it seems that because of the latest technology some sensitive class might have their lifespan increased" She smiled
Some of the students who saw this flushed red taking a few pictures by the side but running off when they saw Laune staring at them
Soon Briana's smile drop and she leaned towards Clementine her long hair elegantly drooping to Clementine's shoulder "they keep on making me fucking dance all the fucking time" she whisper her gentle attitude becaming rebellious
"Well thats to be expected after all you're a 'dancer'" He said
Her face then became solemn, "but i never want to dance"
"Not all chosen ones want to be chosen" Clementine gave her a pat on the shoulder
"I guess so.." She resigned
Laune and Elaine continued walking personaly they find this matter quite annoying for them who are misfortunate and struggled having evil class
And for her who was struggling to the class she was born with not compatible to what she really desire
A part of Elaine want to laugh at how light her problem was but at the same time she felt compassion to the other
"Is that heavy?" Elaine said to Laune pointing at the stack of gifts Clementine recieved
"I can manage" Laune retorted
Clementine and Bri talk for a while before seperating at the dorm room
The dorms was seperated by male and female and Clementine was a special case
And so they were given one of the floors of the building that seperates the female and male dorms
The building where the teachers reside in
"Starting today the three of us was a package deal!" Clementine cheered
Elaine clap trying to appease clementine while Laune remain indiffirent
Laune's mind still ponders on the truth that he have found out
'A person who can change people's class'
In a large hall five high tables with designated colors and emblems can be seen and opposing them was a small chair where Laune say
"Are you sure we can trust this information?" Silvia the commander of the White order
"That is sir to you" Xien who was sitting on the middle responded, "and yes i make sure that the information i shared was a hundred percent the truth"
"And you can also ask Miss Queen of the Black order if what i stated was a lie" he added
"S-still a-are you reall-y sure?" Orion Commander of the Green order said
Xien look at to his side and Orion can't help but hide behind Silvia
"Stop threatening my brother" Silvia demanded her siren eyes flashing with anger
"But i didn't" Xien replied
Quinn who was by his left cough lightly, "lies"
Xien smiled, "okay maybe i did a little bit"
"Lies" Quinn continued
"See you totally did" Silvia crossed her arms, "You stupid 'weaver'"
"Suit yourself old hag" Xien retorted
"You!!" Silvia try to attack him with her whip but it was stopped mid air and put back in place where it was few seconds ago
"Stop acting like children and act your age!" Racine of the Yellow order said
Xien pushed his hair back, "continuing on as you can see there is someone with the ability to alter someone's class"
"So as this information stated this child in front of us is supposed to be the hero?" Racine stated
Silvia snorted, "this is baseless information it's not even proving anything all of this was just mere lie detection test results and mental scans"
"I suggest you read the back page it also shows how the 'mind reader', 'seer' and 'lie detection skill' back it up" Xien said
Silvia flipped the page of the paperwork she had and gulped, "what do you plan to do?"
"I proposed a plan which i need both the help of the White order and Green order's help first that would be an investigator to check facilities that handles those children with evil order"
"And lastly the re-evaluation of each and every class" He added
Silvia slammed her desk, "I'm afraid that's too big to manage. Do you think the white order and the green order would manage millions of people?"
"We also need to inform the two other districts for this the lower district would be all for it however the higher district i'm sure they would protest" Racine responded
"We still have a chance we got a new medicine which can help lengthen someone with very strong class's life" Xien said and soon he bring out a vial which let out a golden hue
"Still, what makes you sure they won't just steal it?" Quinn asked, "and are we sure we should be talking about this in front of the child?"
"We have to after all he's the 'hero' and we might need his help sooner or later" Xien said
"A 'hero' who doesn't even have any humanity?" Silvia retorted
"W-well from the first place the 'hero' was someone who became a monster to fight a monster" Orion whispered
"Well then now that the white order and green order is settled i need the help of the yellow knights" Xien bowed his head, "Please take care of him"
Rancine look at Laune and back at Xien, "i do what i must but i do not give any promises"
After the meeting has ended Xien and Laune drove him in silence
"Make sure to take care of The seer for now" He ordered before driving away
Laune lowered his head with respect and begun to walk back to the dorm
As he continue to walk he find his belongings and notes on the trash can outside but he did not pay any attention and continued
He opened the door and Laune raise his hand catching the pillow thrown at him
Feathers spread to the air as Elaine and Clementine hit each other with pillows
Clementine's iconic laugh that sounds like a hyena is quite infecting
Elaine laugh a few tears leaving her eyes as her stomach start to hurt
Laune just stare at them coldly he hates loud noises and if it just some other people he won't hesitate to cut down their necks but this two was the only thing he gave permission to make a noise
Soon Clementine crashed on the chair in exhaustion
Elaine also slump down by the armrest drifting off to sleep
Laune was also about to sleep when he notice a small letter was slip by the door he opened the door looking for the sender but there is nothing there
He pick it up and read it by the bathroom, 'you have made a terrible mistake, hero'
The next day the school starts Laune and Elaine like they expected was isolated by the corner they never left Clementine's side but they choose not to stay to close
Many people get along with Clementine without problem as the fifteen year old even thought quite slow can gave very wisdom filled words and also people always got curious about their futures
"So would me and annie end up together?" One of their male classmate ask
"As if i would like you at all!" The student named Annie protested
Clementine thought for a little while, "I suggest you confess to each other already time is short" He said
The next day the two became an official couple
"Wow.." Elaine said in awe seeing the new couple walking together, "they look so adorable"
"They really suit each other didn't they?" Bri said to Elaine somehow she was the only one who don't mind talking to Elaine however she was still a little uncomfortable with Laune
"Say Clementine would they get married-" Elaine inquired however before she can finish Bri stop her
"There are some things better of not known" Bri explained
Clementine who already heard the question sigh looking at the sweet couple bitterly, "time is short…"
Laune saw this sad look and decided to bring out the chocolate bar on his pocket to Clementine
"Thanks" Clementine thank him
Soon the four of them head back to school and Elaine can't help but notice Clementine's sad behind
Laune who met the five orders met another seer which was a female
"You do as i said because i say so!" The female seer whined as the red order member pamper her around
Laune can't help but became annoyed by the seer's behavior just wanting to slit those little neck and watch it bleed thankfully Xien gave him a good smack at the back of the head pulling him back to senses
"What a mess.." Xien said dragging him away, "don't even try to think about doing anything to a seer if you don't want to be trap in Lady Quinn's pandora's box"
"The seer..are they special?" Laune asked
"The seer just like their class can perceive the future ahead well it's not like we can change what they saw but at least we can prepare ourselves to a tragedy that might happen that's why"
"You might not know but a single seer like that annoying brat you see earlier had saved countless lives by telling us the tragedy that was about to happen" He added, "now that i think about it maybe he predict something when he saw you and Elaine"
"In the legend it was said a hero was always needed to ward of monsters and strengthen the seal that holds the monster off" Laune mumbled
"That's right and all this time we are searching for the child born to be a 'hero' to guard and protect who would have thought that we would have almost kill it"
"If i died what would happen?"
"The seal would weaken and we got to deal with those monsters while waiting for another hero to be born and raised to fight" Xien sigh, "we are already in a panic after finding out someone can steal someone's class but now we also got someone who can rewrote them"
Xien slap his mouth, "i shouldn't have said that"
"Well you just did" Laune said
"Well it's not like i can just take back the words i just said so just…" He clutched his head, "just get out of my sight please"
Back to the present
The three of them settles down Elaine hold the landline with joy as she chat with Bri they are still under deep surveillance that's why they are not given a phone
Clementine has long sleep after cleaning up
While Elaine was busy Laune continue to stare at the door waiting for another letter which arrived like he expected
'This world weren't something meant to be saved'
Laune then decided to answer back writting behind the letter and slipping it back on the door
'Why so?' He wrote
Soon another letter was push back, 'a flower needs to wither away or else it would attract a bee'
'Can you explain?' He wrote back but this time there was no answer
Laune stare at the door for the whole night his focus only became destroyed as the door slam into his face when Xien opened the door
"What in the fiddle-oh it's you" Xien said, "the little idiot?"
Laune point at couch where Clementine slept into
Clementine out of annoyance on the squeaking bed likes to sleep on the couch
"No…That pudding is mine" Clementine mummbled
"What a glutton" Xien said tapping on Clementine's nose
"M…Pud..ng" Clementine whisper
Xien can't help but sigh again if he was given a dollar on every sigh he had he would be a millionaire by now
This little idiot of his never seem to changed he didn't even know why this kid choose him
He was just one of the officers of the black order when he bump into this child and was then turn into a leader of the blue order
He never really questioned as it can be quite maddening to find out the truth
"Don't…die.."
Each class is a mixture of a curse and a blessing
To know what happens to everyone and everything that you love and around you can be heartbreaking and the fact that you are unable to change it is even more painful
He can only imagine how frightening it was for a small child to accept the truth of life
He remembered the small child crying while petting a cat by the side
"Why are you crying?" A young him ask and the small child look at him teary eyed
"The cat would die" the small child said
"If it was the cat's time to die the cat would die there is nothing we can do about it" He retorted
The child sniffled the small face soon was buried into his arms, "it's not fair"
"Life has never promised to be fair from the start" Xien rub circles to the small back