The three outcasts are out walking along the streets of Meihei.
Demir: Here is it! You guys are gonna love this place
They walk into a small antique shop at the corner of the street
Demir: My parents used to take me here all the time when I was little
As soon as they walk in, Sveinn immediately walks over to the book section to find anything on animals, as it has always been his dream to be a veterinarian, but due to his low status, he was never able to get into college. Amarie and Demir are on the other side of the shop growing through old clothing.
Demir:[shyly] Hey Amarie...What does Sveinn like? I've been with you guys for a few days now and he still hasn't really talked to me.
Amarie:[smiles] Just give it some time. It takes him a while to open up to people. Growing up, we didn't exactly have many friends. Just be yourself.
Demir smiles back at Amarie and continues to look through a bin of shoes. Then something catches their eye.
Demir:[gasps] OH MY. YES!!! [holds up a pair of sandals] These are...PERFECT!
Amarie: Sandals? Really?
Demir: Of course! I always wear sandals. They are the most practical form of footwear after all.
Amarie: That's not even the slightest bt tru-
Demir: SHHHHHH![whispers to sandals] you are absolutely perfect no matter what anyone says.
Amarie: [facepalm]
After a while, the three of them meet in the middle of the store where Demir goes and pays for everything since they are the only one with any money.
They all walk out of the store. Sveinn is carrying a book that he plans on reading. Demir stops and proudly puts on their new sandals. Amarie didn't buy anything. She's so used to having next to nothing that she didn't see the need to get anything.
Demir: Amarie, do you want to go shop somewhere else? I know a few other places.
Amarie: No, it's ok. I don't really feel like getting anything, thanks anyway.
Demir shrugs as they continue to walk on the sidewalk, but stop when they hear a low growling noise come from Sveinn's stomach
Sveinn:[embarrassed] hehe...sorry. I guess I'm getting kinda hungry.
Demir: [excited] C'mon! know a great place.
They continue to walk until they come across a small Italian restaurant. They look inside. It's practically empty.
Demir walks inside confidently. Amarie and Sveinn follow.
Demir: Fabio!! Three of your [accent] finest lasagna.
Fabio: Demir! Long time no see. Your order is coming right up, but you have to pay this time. Business has been slow lately.
Demir: That's a shame. People are really missing out.
Fabio: The police have been out more, terrorizing low ranks, so there haven't been many people out in the streets.
Amarie:[looks down sadly] It's happening here too, not just in Taikal.
Fabio: Times have been hard, but hopefully it'll clear up soon.
Amarie:[mutters] It won't
The three of them sit down at a booth near the window. Amarie can see the antique shop in the distance. A waitress comes by and places three plates of lasagna in front of them.
Demir: Enjoy!
Amarie stares at the lasagna as Sveinn and Demir start devouring their meals. She's never seen food like this before. She takes a bit. her eyes sparkle of enjoyment as she starts stuffing her face.
The three of them continue to eat when suddenly, sirens can be heard, getting louder by the second. Amarie looks up and sees police cars parked outside the antique shop
Amarie: [points] Guys, look. The police are invading the antique shop
Sveinn: but why would they do that
Amarie: Demir, what do you know about the owner of that shop
Demir: uhhh[trying to think] It's just an old lady that runs the place. I can't remember much, but I think she's a 1.5.
Amarie slams her fist on the table
Amarie: [angry] That's it. I'm putting a stop to this
Amarie shoots up from the table and storms out of the restaurant. Sveinn and Demir blankly stare at each other and then quickly get up to run after Amarie.
Amarie reaches the store with Sveinn and Demir behind her. Four officers are inside, there are destroying the store and the fourth is interrogating the store owner
Officer: Tell me where they are. NOW [activates fire ability] or I'll burn this whole store down with you in it.
Store Owner: Please, officer, I don't know anything, please, I'll do anything you want, but don't destroy my store
Officer: That's it. I'm gon-
Amarie: Hey! Big guy[smirks] How about picking on someone your own size
Officer: Who the hell are you?
Amarie: Demir, put out any flames. Sveinn, get those other officers out of here. This one's mine.
Demir and Sveinn follow Amarie's orders. Sveinn creates a diversion outside to draw the cop's attention to him. He then runs into the city as they chase after him. Demir remains in the store to prevent further damage and to make sure Amarie doesn't get herself killed.
Amarie: [smirk] What are you waiting for?
Officer:[angry] I'm gonna wipe that grin off your face.
The officer charges at Amarie, but she easily evades his attack, causing him to run into a shelf. Fire is seen forming in his hand, As he goes to strike, Amarie swiftly grabs his arm with one hand and closes his fist, deactivating his ability with the other. She then twists his arms in a way that causes him to fall to his knees. She cups his head with her hands as her green eyes start to glow. The officer has a terrified look in his eyes.
Amarie:[calm but serious] You don't need to do this. You and the authorities have brought nothing but destruction to this world. From now on, do this right thing and treat others equally in this world, no matter what their ability is.
The man's eyes reflect Amarie's eyes and start glowing green. The glow then fades as he faints and falls to the ground.
Amarie then gets up walks out onto the streets where large crowds have formed
Amarie: People of Meihei! Our leaders in this world bring nothing but evil, destruction, and chaos. Low ranks have been oppressed for too long. It's time we fight back for equality, freedom, and peace![eyes fade]
The crowd starts cheering as Demir and Sveinn's jaws drop, wondering how Amarie did that. Victory was achieved today in Meihei, but the fight is not over. The resistance has only just begun.
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