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Morning came and only a few woke up, the others are still sleeping.
The only ones who are awake are the trio, Tanley, Miller, and Chelsea. They are having their coffee while Chelsea started cooking.
"Here, take this Jay, you need it." Miller handed Jay lots of documents necessary for his plan.
"Also, Drake will go with you. Xander is the best partner for you and your plan, but Xander will go with us after a few days. Just make sure to live, but I believe in your strength."
Jay thanked him and received the papers. It contain data about the upcoming battle that will take place in the dark zone, few kilometers away from their base.
There is also a map and some areas marked, which shows escape routes and danger areas. Miller really took some time for Jay, and Jay can't help but feel grateful to him.
Jay will make sure to make his work easy, and he needs to talk with Drake. Well, Drake is a great partner to, and Jay looked forward to working with him. For him, Drake is like a big brother.
"Good luck Jay." Natalie and Mark cheered for him.
They will act their plan about a month from now on, but first, the school will have the graduation program, and Jay needs to attend it. He wants to see Bren and the literature club members. He will miss them.
Chelsea prepared a simple meal for them, rice and fried chicken, plus avocado juice, a healthy set.
Moments passed and the others woke up as well.
"Jay, don't worry, I'll make sure not even a strand of your hair will be removed. Just focus on your job, and I'll take care of the rest." Drake once said when he talked with Jay.
"Of course, but we'll go through our plan before that." Jay reminded him.
Drake is one of the group that will stay in Rubando for a long period of time, while the others will attend to some matters.
The other members also said some encouraging words to him. Miller and Brandon also gave him some essential gadgets he can use.
"Hmm, I also want to help you actually. I want to beat this bastards." Micah said to Jay. "Unfortunately, we will leave after a few days."
"No worries Sister Micah, I'll make sure to come back as soon as I finish it."
"Hmm, I like it when you call me sister, won't your sister Carla get mad? Anyways, you have gotten more handsome."
"Here, a lucky charm." Tim handed Jay a weird looking bracelet.
"Lucky charm?" Jay looked at him curiously.
"What the hell Tim, you're really acting weird. Stop it, you'll scare my lil bro." Then Micah leaned on Jay. Beside Jay are Natalie and Mark who are talking with the others.
"Just take it Jay, I bought this just for you." Jay just received it and wore it.
"Thanks, it actually looks good." Jay honestly said.
"Pfft! What is that Tim? A lucky charm? Really?" Drake can't contain his laughter. But knowing Tim's strange ability, he stopped laughing.
"You better believe it will help our little brother here, or else Jay will get mad at you." Drake teased Tim.
"Although not much, I really hope I will be of help even if I will not go with you." Tim then smiled towards Jay.
The trio spent their time in the place until they finished their lunch. They planned to meet with them again after a few days. As for the other Scar Members, they will go around visiting nice spots in Rubando. They want to spend their time wandering around.
The trio left while Carla and Randy still stayed.
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Monday came and Jay went early to school.
"Good morning Bren." Jay greeted Bren as he put down his bag.
Bren is seating when he was greeted by him.
"What the hell Jay? You actually greeted me first? It's so rare of you to do that. No, I mean I don't remember anything like you greeting me first."
"Did something good happen? Tell me."
Jay looked weirdly at him. What's wrong with what he had done?
"Nothing. I just feel good since I slept early last night." Jay lied.
Bren didn't ask any further.
The two talked on what are their vacation plans and what things will they do. It was Bren who mostly talked while Jay mostly listened.
Of course Bren didn't tell him that he will also see his summer training under his master. He needs to get stronger, that's always what his master told him.
"You never know when things will get troublesome." Bren can still recall what his master told him.
A this time in school, Bren didn't exposed his fighting ability, except for the thing he had done to Tyson and his gang.
Break time and Mark and Natalie went for their club meetings, they are planning for their end-school activities. For the literature club, they will all meet after school.
Since it is nearing graduation, all classes will be dismissed earlier than usual, while the students who will graduate will stay and practice their graduation song.
Literature club room.
All the members are gathered.
President, Amethyst Reyes, third year student, Section Faith.
Vice President, Rose Sachiko, same class as Amethyst.
Secretary, Mylene Sali, third year student, Section Hope, younger sister of Karla Mae.
Treasurer and Auditor, Karla Mae Sali, fourth year student, section Fauna.
Information Officer, Jessa Kima, second year student, section Titanium.
Members: Sarah Keziah Farro (Former President), Seckie Dario (first year student, Scorpio Section, Crystal's friend), Crystal Montario (Classmate and friend of Seckie), Charlene Gregorio (First year student, Libra section, Bren's girlfriend).
Then the last one is Jay Elra.
Looking at all the people around, Jay don't know how to describe his feelings. He reflected back to all his experiences in this club so far, starting from when he joined when Crystal invited him and he agreed.
Although he had troubles at first, one reason is because he is the only male member, he learned to adapt and just try his best for the club. Remembering the times they had fun together, like in the hot springs and all their club activities, he can help but smile.
Amethyst who saw Jay smiling like a stupid person just stared at his face, the others also did the same.
Jay had his hood removed and leaned his head backward with his hand as the support, and eyes closed, smiling. His face is so handsome that the girls can't speak.
After a while, Jay stopped smiling and opened his eyes, planning to suggest something to the club before their vacation. The girls averted their gazes so Jay can't notice what happened.
Amethyst then began the meeting.