The two guards who had been carefully watching Astra and her friend heard all the commotion, they protectively stood in front of them, ready to fire at anyone who came close with a few more guards running to help them.
STOP! A booming voice roared over all the panic, demanding attention. Everyone froze in their places. A tall man stepped onto the stage, he had black hair that was greased back and wore a business suit. He tried again in a calmer voice and plastered a smile on his face. "I am Sviet Kilening, the director of the place. Please do not panic, the matter has been taken care of if everyone can settle down." He said in a reassuring voice as a few guards and scientists went over to handle Everest. "I understand you are a bit confused about where you are and how things work here after a few days. This is the S.L.P.C, Special, learning, power, center. You are all special here because of your powers, some more dangerous then others. But don't worry! Here we teach you how to use your powers for good and here you learn to control them along with your other special needs. Before I start talking about the schedule, let me go over a few rules for you.
- Please do not go into any employee spaces or restricted sections, there will be serious consequences.
- Always obey your instructor
- Do not use your powers for any harm or bad reasons.
- Don't talk back
- Follow the rules
Simple rules are they not? If you have displayed good behavior and seen to control your powers, you will be allowed to see your parents again. Now We have been working on the consequences for awhile now, since the last person didn't make it. Now the staff shall hand your schedules to you over there." He pointed to a booth where some staff were waiting. "If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or the staff. Thank you for your time." He snickered at the last part. "Enjoy." He added before fixing his tie and walking off the stage.
Astra's phasing worsened a little at his words. She had no family and due to her magical capibilities, she would have to stay here. This was the only way of keeping herself alive and well, at least for the time being.
Two guards grabbed Everest's arms "Let go you, stupid guards." Everest was kicking and struggling to get loose. "This is what happens when they don't let me finish," The deep voice of Everest's doctor said. He sighed and handed a paper to Everest. She smiled up at him "I'm blind, I can't read this!" He bent down so his face was level with hers. She could feel his breath, she hated this man. "Don't worry I'll read it for you. Don't let her touch your neck or head. He snapped his fingers and a needle was pushed into her neck. She could feel the sleepiness takeover and she struggled to stay awake "She can't do anything if she is asleep. "The guard is dead thanks to you," Everest smiled before passing out.
Astra watched as the girl who caused the commotion was dragged away. Astra heard she was dangerous, but only if she touched your neck or head. Astra didn't think she was that dangerous since she couldn't touch Astra.
"Everyone calm down. She can't hurt anyone anymore." A woman guard shouted loud enough for everyone to hear. "I can't believe she was stupid enough to kill a guard," Another man said as he pulled the dead body away. When Everest woke she had been strapped down again. "We have something special for you. The technicians and scientists have been working on this for a while for you, children." Everest heard a click "And lucky you, you will be the first to test it for us." She felt something cold around her neck. "What is this?" She asks trying to pull it off. "If a guard pushes a button on this remote it will send a shock wave through your body, only if you use your power. So be a good girl." The doctor passed the remote to a guard "She can't be in here long," He waves his hand "Take her back out. If she tries anything, use the remote." They go to pick her up, but she bites one of the guards. The guard pushes the button and Everest lets out a scream and her body falls to the ground. She pants catching her breath. "Take her back out." They reach down and she slaps their hands away "I can walk myself."
Astra saw the girl walk out again, looking very hostile. The guards still guarded Astra and her friend as they watched her.
Aeron had watched the commotion from a distance, not wanting to get involved and face the consequences. The Blinding Light was enough, he couldn’t face anything else. He slunk into the shadows, listened to their murmurings about this place. Unlike some of the others, he had fairly good control over his powers.
"Well I guess we should get our schedules." Astra whispered to her new friend if she could call him that as she slowly made her way towards the line of people.
Aeron followed Astra as they joined the back of the line, “Why would the other girl do that?” He asked, “Is she insane or something?”
"Well I've heard she was dangerous, I think she was trying to escape." Astra replied as it was her turn. The staff gave her a schedule, the only problem was that Astra's phasing decided not to coporate and made her hand go through the paper.
“Here.” Aeron grabbed hers and his, “Stupid girl…you can’t.”
"Well technically you can, if you have good behavior and good control of your powers, they'll let you see your parents again……….I have to stay here." Astra explained before thanking him.
Everest got in line arms crossed glaring at any who faced her way. Many people mistook her for being completely blind and that gave a good advantage. She turned and saw the guard who has been watching her from the shadows. He has looked away once. She still tried to get this thing off her neck but nothing was working. Someone passed her a paper and she looked down at her hands "How in the hell am I supposed to read this?" The person didn't answer and just walked away.
“I’m sorry you do.” Aeron glanced over to the girl from before, some collar round her neck.
Astra's guards formed a protective barrier arouns Astra and Aeron. "No I have no parents and well." Astra's voice flattered. Should she tell him?
Everest walked over to where there were fewer people just staring at the paper in her hand. "Seriously what do they expect from me?" She knew she couldn't start anything, but most the people wouldn't even go near her now. "This is frustrating!"
“No..parents? You have to stay here.. that’s horrible. I’d hug you but you’d probably phase out on me.” He smiled a little.
Astra took a deep breath before speaking. "Remember how I said I had health issues and how this power caused it?" Astra asked him nervously.
Aeron nodded, “I do, yeah.”
Everest could help but overhear their conversation, but she was bored and had nothing else to do.
Aeron nodded, “I do, yeah.”
"I'm dying Aeron." Astra's body shook at the thought.
"Dying huh?" Everest whispered "Because of her power? or was she always just Sick?" Everest's interest had peaked at their conversation.
Aeron nodded, “I do, yeah.”
"I'm dying Aeron." Astra's body shook at the thought.
Aeron blinked, “No, You can’t die, you’re the only person here I like.”
Aeron nodded, “I do, yeah.”
"I'm dying Aeron." Astra's body shook at the thought.
Aeron blinked, “No, You can’t die, you’re the only person here I like.”
"Not right away dummy." Astra hesitated before continueing. "I have to stay here, this is the only thing thats keeping me alive. You see this." Astra showed him a watch on her wrist. "Thats how much time i have left." Her voice cracked.
A few kids walked by Everest whispering "That girl was totally crazy for trying that." One said and the other nodded. "At least I'm brave enough to try and get out of here." She glared "Unlike you wimps." One of the kids turned and marched toward her, she went for his neck. But, she had forgotten about the collar around her neck. She let out a scream and she fell to the ground once again. The boy snickered before walking away.
Aeron nodded, “I do, yeah.”
"I'm dying Aeron." Astra's body shook at the thought.
Aeron blinked, “No, You can’t die, you’re the only person here I like.”
"Not right away dummy." Astra hesitated before continueing. "I have to stay here, this is the only thing thats keeping me alive. You see this." Astra showed him a watch on her wrist. "Thats how much time i have left." Her voice cracked.
”Oh, okay then.”
"So as you can see, you don't want my powers. Because I'm always in pain. Each time I phase." Astra demonstrated by slowly waving her hand in front of him. Her hand was almost leaving her bot before coming out again. "Its like being sewn together before being rippes to pieces." Aatra stopped. "And I shouldn't have said that." Astra face palmed.
Everest was finally just done. She gave up and just laid in the grass, tears threatening to pour down her face. She didn't want any of the other kids to go through what she was at this moment. She took her anger out on the grass as she pulled handfuls out of the ground.
“No, no don’t be like that. I’m glad I know,” he sighed, “I wish I could help you.”
Astra gave him a small smile. "Well I could you a friend." She hinted.
