"Go! Go! Go! ", Roanna followed then everyone moved to their paces.
She went beside me and cautiously said, "I don't know what is happening or going to happen but my gut tells me that there is something bad will happen. Hopefully not, but I will wait for an explanation".
I didn't respond to that statement since what kind of "explanation" am I gonna say. Even if I say the truth, they'll say that I am too delusional, exaggerate in other words. And, if I lie they easily know that isn't the reason. I am a bad liar afterall.
"Hurry up! Go outside but distance yourself from the gym!" I warned them as they run outside. Some have gone out but there are who hasn't. Then, D-sense has thicken. I look up at the beams while running outside. It is still there but I can hear a loud creaking sound.
"Hurry! The beams are gonna fall!", wrong move. I should not have said about the beams. They look at it and to make sure.
"Don't look back!! Just run!!"
They all gasp and run again as fast as they could. I didn't dare to look back since I can hear the beams clashing with each other. I run as fast as I could.
I run slowly to make sure that all of them are out. Roanna and the other seniors are out there to guide them to not get separated with each other.
I was nearly out the door when one of our youngsters, Marlon, trip and fell as his things scattered around. I pass through him since I was at my top speed, I immediately stop then turn back. Then, I saw him standing up and tries to pick up his things, or a thing.
"Get out of there!"...
"Just run!"...
I heard the others scream behind me. I pulled up my courage and did not mind D-sense pulling me down.
Roanna, Frey and Rei were with the others to keep them away from the gym. I stayed behind to make sure all of them got out safely. If one didn't made it out then I would be at fault.
I hurriedly went back to get to Marlon. I was in front of him when the corner of my eyes caught a beam swinging down from my left, at us.
...
Rei saw what was happening at the entrance to the gym, as Yuna ran back to get Marlon. And saw the beam going right at them.
Even he would like to save them, Rei could not catch up or it will be too late. Subconsciously extending his hand in attempt to push her further. An unnoticeable gust of wind came out from his hand.
A tear formed in the corner of his eyes. Ears ringing as heat course through his body.
He kept it to himself. Did not give any signs or told anyone that he likes her. But now that he is going to lose her...
"Yuna!!"
...
Everything suddenly went in slow motion, as my life flashes before my eyes.
It is said that the slow motion happens when something dangerous is going to happen to the individual who is experiencing this effect. This mostly happens and experienced by warriors during wars. It helps them block or dodge an in-coming attacks therefore it is called Warriors' Instinct.
I took advantage of it and push myself forward, giving all my strength to my legs for a boost. I grab Marlon, wrapping my arms around him supporting his head. Force push us rolling back to the gym to dodge the beam swinging down at us.
Bam!
The beam crashed behind me as we roll over. Marlon's things got tossed around as my back bump into a fallen beam and lay there.
Ugh!
I endured the pain all over my body and checked on Marlon. I called his name and shakes him. Gladly, he is okay. He groaned and opened his eyes.
"Yu.. Yuna?", he called and tried to get up. We supported each other and sat down.
Marlon Eiar Ostara, 13-year-old blonde, cyan eyes, pointed nose, pink lips with a round face. He is one of our new members this year.
Marlon is from a rich family who owns the famous Eiar Merchandise. Despite of being rich, he was not raised as a spoiled brat. He limits himself on what he needs and what he wants.
We look around and fortunately the beams has settled down but some of it has blocked our way out.
Dust covers the air and slowly ceased then, looked around.
The gymnasium is a wreck. Beam and other parts of the roof are scattered all over. The walls are still intact but there are cracks in it. Bits of rocks are still falling. I look closely at the beams, Most of them are rusty on the corners and the sides. Must be the cause of all this.
It is so quiet inside which had calmed me. Thinking about feeling. It seems D-sense has deactivated. Therefore, there will be no death from all of this.
...
Marlon opened his eyes amd wondered if he died from the beam. Remembering that someone saved him, he look straight to his savior.
"Yu.. Yuna?", despite of the dust. He recognized Yuna, her senior and idol.
Marlon looked up to her because of her elegance and gracefulness in every move she makes, specifically her dancing.
"We're trapped." Yuna said, looking at the doors and windows sealed by the beams and rocks.
"At least we are safe. I hope." Marlon worriedly respond. "And thank you for saving me, sorry too. It was stupid of me acting like that while we are in a dangerous situation".
She took a deep breath and said, "It must be precious to you. The thing you picked up." as Yuna look at Marlon's hand. "What is it?".
He didn't open his hand but clutch it tightly putting it to his chest pocket saying, "It's kind of a family heirloom but works for me like a charm".
Truthfully, it was a small brown pouch with an emerald gem inside it. But not just an emerald, somehow it is alive and also emits an aura.
It was when Marlon's family went to hike on a mountain for a vacation. The mountain is called Gaea, located in the northern part of the continent.
Old tales says that Mt.Gaea was enchanted, alive itself. The home of unimaginable things, mythical creatures alike. But none have seen them.
During the hike as they reached the middle part of the mountain, thick fog covered their path. Marlon's parents were cautious of the sudden fog, despite the sun is shining high up.
Then, 7-year-old Marlon saw a glowing green stone within the fog. He ran into the fog to take a look at it and got separated from his parents. The time he picked up the "stone", Marlon shut his eyes as the gem shone brightly. When he opened his eyes, he was in his room with his parents beside him sleeping for it is night time...
"Yuna!! Yuna!!..."
"Marlon!!..."
Marlon's mind went back to the present when He– They heard the others shouting from the outside. Marlon went near to the entrance and shouted so the others can hear him.
In the other hand, Yuna sat there. Catching her breath, clutching the bloody left side of her stomach. She purposely didn't make a sound or wore a pained face for not to worry Marlon.