Lunox's Point of View
"Let's start our activity," announced Mr. Franco. We're here outside the building. It's specifically a private property meant for us, for this section. This activity we'll be doing is not just a random activity. It's to show one's skills.
"First activity is dodge ball, a different rule. Five members per group. The attackers— people who will throw the ball to the dodgers. The goal of the attackers is to hit all of the dodgers with the ball. If the attackers managed to hit all of the dodgers, the attackers win. Tip: Throw the ball as hard as you can. For the attackers, few dodgers, the better. The dodgers— people who basically dodge the ball. The goal of the dodgers is to dodge the ball and not to get hit. All of you listen, this is important to the dodgers. If the attacker threw the ball and the dodger catches it, another life will be put into the dodger's group. It means that if someone dies, you can revive your team mate, it depends on how many the dodgers catch the ball. The ball shouldn't hit the ground, if you catch a bounced ball, it's not counted. Tip: Try to dodge the ball. For the dodgers, more dodgers, the better," explained Mr. Franco.
We were divided into seven groups. I belong to the dodgers, group 2. I'm not familiar with my team mates except for one, Lancelot. "Yo! Let's do these guys." He cheerfully said. "Lance, bro! At least, you're here. We can win. The chance of us to win has a high possibility now." Lancelot and the guy fist bomb. "We should i-introduce each other. The t-transferee doesn't even know our names y-yet," said the girl holding a toy. She looked shy. "Then you go first. You're the one who suggested it," added the guy.
"O-Okay. I'm Nana. As you see, I'm n-not used to speaking."
"Okay, my turn. My name's Harith. I'm small but I'm great!" He said.
"I'm Fanny. Nice to meet you."
"I guess you already knew me? Lancelot here. We're a team here. Let's act as a team so that we can win. Winning this activity will give us points. We all want to raise our ranks, especially be in top 10." Lancelot said. He's boosting our spirit. I can feel it, their fighting spirits.
"We need a plan." I suggested. They all looked at me. "She's right." Lancelot agreed. "You girls, try to dodge the ball and we men, will catch the ball," said Harith.
"I-I'm okay with that."
"Sure. After all, escaping is where I'm best at," said Fanny.
"If that's what you want. I don't have a say," I said.
"Group 1 and 2. Gather here!" Mr. Franco shouted. We all gathered in the middle.
"Members of Group 1 are Aurora, Cecilion, Eudora, Selena, and Odette, they are the attackers. While members of Group 2 are Fanny, Harith, Lancelot, Lunox and Nana, they are the dodgers," announced Mr. Franco.
"Get on your position." He added. We went on the middle, where the dodgers are. The attackers went on their position, holding the ball and waiting the go-signal.
I just stood up. Also, waiting for Mr. Franco to start the game. Mr. Franco holds his whistle and blow it. Odette is holding the ball. I saw her looked at me, looks like I'm her target. I gave her a teasing smile.
At a fast speed, the ball went through at my side. I didn't show that I'm surprised. "Argh. I missed it." She said. I smiled. This is getting exciting. Yes. This is it! The feeling of excitement. Someone who has an equal skill as me, this is great. I smiled wider. I need to put a little effort in this game. This is an opportunity where I can have fun.
Yes. I'll enjoy this. After all, I'm beginning to have fun. This feeling... of excitement. My nerves are all excited. This is where I'm great at.
I felt the ball going near me. I bent down. It didn't hit me.
"Nana out!" Mr. Franco shouted. I saw Nana bowed to us, a sign to apologize. I'm examining Selena and Odette. These two mostly the ones who are throwing the ball at us.
Another ball flew towards me. In my height, I can't reach it so I jumped and caught the ball. I raised my hand to show to Mr. Franco. "What do you want? Bring Nana in again or put another life in one of your team mates or yourself?" Mr. Franco asked. I looked at my team mates. "You're the one who caught it. You decide." Fanny said. They all agreed.
"Another life for myself." I answered. Somebody slapped my back. "Nice one, Lunox!" Harith said. "For our team." I simply replied.
"1-minute remaining," announced Mr. Franco. This will be easy.
"Okay team! Time to get serious. Odette! Cut the crap and be serious," shouted Selena. Earlier was just a warm-up. I see.
Well then. Shall I start? Selena positioned herself and threw the ball at Lancelot. Lancelot stepped back and jumped. Odette quickly caught the ball and threw it to me. She's still targeting me? Instead of dodging it, I went towards the ball. I calculated the time on when it's going to hit me. I faced sideward, and the ball passed through me just an inch.
"Whoa."
"Nice! I thought this would be boring."
I won't make this boring. Actually, I'm having fun. It's just like when I was a kid.
"Harith out!"
"I'll give my other life to Harith. Bring him in again," I said. Harith patted my back and thanked me. Little by little, I'm gaining the class trust. This activity benefits me.
The game ended and we won. My team keeps getting hit, mostly Nana and Harith but, when Selena or Odette's throws are off, I didn't waste an opportunity and tried to catch the ball that makes my other team mates whose out to join again. When it's time for us to be the attackers, it was difficult for us. As I've seen, attacking or when it comes to strength, it's not their asset. Nevertheless, because of the lives I earned which is three. We won the game. My opponent's team congratulated me.
Selena whose super proud of me kept on shouting. And Odette didn't even glance at me; I bet she doesn't like me yet, I can't blame her.
"I didn't know you have moves like that, Lu. I know you're already amazing but... Seriously? What more can you do? Teach me those moves!" Selena said. "You're being over-exaggerated, Sele. I just dodge the ball. That's it. Any human being can do that."
"What are you talking about? Your moves were different. It looks like it's just a piece of cake for you to dodge it. You know when will the ball will hit you. Let's put it like this. You're a swords man and the ball are your opponent. You already knew where and when will your opponent attacked as if you can see the future, that's why it was easy for you to dodge your opponent's attack but your opponent keeps on attacking you but, in your case, it's useless. You already knew that your opponent's no match for you," explained Selena.
"That's a long explanation you got there." I said. "Seriously? That's only your reply after all I've said?"
"Uhm... Selena! Lunox!" We both looked at the direction who shouted. I saw a weird looking girl running towards us. "She's Pharsa," whispered Selena.
Pharsa stopped in front of us, holding her knees. She looked tired. "I-I'm Pharsa. I was amazed, Lunox! The way you easily evade the ball. You're cool! Also, you, Selena, your strength at throwing the ball was amazing. I hope we can be friends." She said and extended her hand. Selena accepted her hand. "Of course! We'll be your friend. Right, Lu?" I looked at Pharsa. She... I don't know. Maybe I'll treat her as a friend too? It's easy for me this way. The more people at my side, the less suspicious I will be. In this way, I will be able to gain their trust.
"Sure," I replied. "Then I can call you Lu, and I can call Selena as Sele. Then, you can call me Phars," said Pharsa.
"Before I forgot, Mr. Franco is calling you, Lu. He told you earlier that you'll need to go to the faculty. You should go now," she said.
It's time. I think I already know what's going on. I'm not naive but still, coming from the mouth of our adviser will prove what I think it is.