REX: (Speaks from his subconscious) Sylvia Wilson! I care about her than anyone else in my life, I try to make myself believe I could get over her by dating someone else but, I'm scared I might just be fooling myself for the second time instead. (His eye colour began fluctuating before it turns normal again) How was I able to do that?
ARAIK: (Smiles) Telepathy! It is a distinctive communication skill in all Altrons, where you can be able to communicate with someone else all you have to do is think of the person tell him or her something you would've told him if both of you where speaking.
REX: I can use it on anyone right?
ARAIK: Yes! And distance is not a barrier as far you both are on the same part of the universe. We'll use this method to communicate from now on to avoid people thinking you're going insane since you're sometimes seen talking to no one. You have to master this skill before I teach you the next one in two days time.
REX: Teach me now!
ARAIK: Are you sure you're ready to learn the next now?
REX: Yes you've got any problem with that?
ARAIK: Your absence is beginning to causing panic and a state of perplexity.
REX: Why? I've only been here for half an hour.
ARAIK: You are in Nivlekreivore a timeless realm zone Rioz! You might have stayed here for half an hour but it might shock you to know you've gone missing for 5 days!
REX: (Visibly shocked) I am already Shocked!
ARAIK: But, I'm not releasing you now!
REX: (Almost yells) What do you think they'll say happened to me? Where do you think they'll say I am?
ARAIK: You said you wanted to continue so... You must complete it before I let you leave.
REX: I have an exam to write, it's the first for the term! I really have to leave, I'll do the next lesson later. (Turns to leave but every is totally dark and smoky) Er... Do you know the way out of here? 'Cause I am not wasting any more time here?
ARAIK: (Folds her arms and just watched him)
REX: Don't just stand there, talk!
(No response)
REX: (Sighs) Look! I have people who care about me thinking I'm dead or something and you tell me to just stay?
ARAIK: And who told you they really care about you?
REX: I Know that!
ARAIK: Hm...
REX: What?
ARAIK: You must conclude this lesson before you go!
REX: I already told...
ARAIK: (Cuts in angrily) It's destiny and it's now or never! You...
REX: ... can't run away from it. I've been hearing this crazy statement of yours over and over and over! What if I choose to die will I still fulfill destiny?
ARAIK: You can't fulfill destiny in the grave.
REX: I rather die then, since you won't let me live a normal life and have fun like other person's my age!
ARAIK: You are not them, you are you! And your purpose is different from theirs, you are an Altron, B...
REX: ...Briod's chosen! (Sighs)
ARAIK: You better stop nagging or I'll shut your mouth for you I promise!
REX: What do think they'll say?
ARAIK: Who are the they?
REX: The school! Kim, Jax, Bridgette, Olivia and... (Rolls his eyes) Sylvia.
ARAIK: (Scoffs) She doesn't even care about you!
REX: (Yells) I know that! Just please don't remind me of that, don't give me a reason to stay.
ARAIK: Neither do you think I'll let you leave either! You have no option. The more you prove stubborn, the longer you stay; you have two more lessons to learn but I'll let you go after one out of the two is completed.
REX: How long will it take?
ARAIK: Two more Earth days.
REX: Two days?!!
ARAIK: I haven't changed my mind yet about shutting your mouth take note.
REX: (Sighs in resignation) Alright! Let's kick-off the next lesson, but be fast!
ARAIK: It all depends on you. Close your eyes, free your mind from all thoughts. You're about embarking on Astral projection but the uniqueness of this is that you'll actually be there. Think of somewhere you wish to be now.
(Rex closes his eyes and takes a deep breath)
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SALTSMAN HIGHSCHOOL
THE SCHOOL EVENT HALL
10:30 PM
The whole students of Saltsman Highschool from the least class to the top were all seated in the 1000 capacity Event hall as the Principal address them.
PRINCIPAL: ... I want to officially announce the present state of emergency that has befallen us, our very own student Rex Seville from the senior section Grade eleven precisely is missing! (Audible sounds of murmuring filled the air as different remarks came from both students and staffs) Pease be quiet, I'm not done yet! (The noise gradually died)
As a result of our present situation, we'll ensure no student leaves the school premises through out this period until he is seen either dead or alive though we hope for a positive result; we made a shocking discovery today in the woods, several trees have distroyed and among them one of the trees was uprooted directly from the roots which is also even more shocking, we don't know what might be the cause although I urge students to stay away from the woods for now and I assure you everything is under control. (He leaves the podium and soon students began leaving their seats)
Kim Eva wasn't in a good mood as she keeps breaking down same as Bridgette and Olivia; Sylvia felt sad too but tried not to let it show. Jax and Josh acted as the comforters trying to control the crying girls.
JAX: (Holding Kim Eva) you girls should take it easy, he's hasn't been declared dead yet!
JOSH: (Holding Olivia) yes! He's only missing, you should just hope the cops would find him quickly. (Whispers to Olivia) by the way, you smell sweet tonight Olivia.
OLIVIA: (Death glare) hands off me right now!
JOSH: (Removes his hands) whow! Didn't know you'll get offended.
Rex just watched them sadly as they moved towards the hostel, he tried to call out Kim Eva's name but nothing came out then he remembers he's not really there as it's just a soul travel.
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
The Principal is on the phone with Dave Seville...
PRINCIPAL: ....yes, I already informed the cops and we're still doing our search too!
DAVE: Thank you Principal Trager, let's keep hoping for the better; my wife has been restless since she heard this news...
PRINCIPAL: I understand Mr Seville, we're all traumatized by this happening we just hope for a positive result...
DAVE: Thank you Principal Trager...
PRINCIPAL: Do have a good night Mr Seville. (Drops his telephone)
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NIVLEKREIVORE, THE REALM ZONE OF TIMELESSNESS
(Rex opens his eyes)
ARAIK: Let me guess you went to school?
REX: (Sadly) yes!
ARAIK: What did you see?
REX: I rather not talk about it.
ARAIK: I'll let you go!
REX: (Brows rises) really?
ARAIK: (Nods) Close your eyes!
REX: (Does as instructed)
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Rex opens his eyes and finds himself sitting on the same bench close to the VIP dormitory.
ARAIK'S VOICE: You still have one more lesson left.
Rex stands up thanks to the darkness he wasn't noticed by students who were passing. He moved into the illuminated part of the road and soon some students began staring at him and murmuring, he just walked past them without looking at anyone.
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Knock! Knock! Knock!
SYLVIA: Coming!
She walks up to the door and peeps through the hole on the door and is shocked. She signals Kim Eva who as usual had her ears blocked.
KIM EVA: (Removes one of the earpiece to speak to Sylvia) What's up?
SYLVIA: (Low tone) Rex is outside!
KIM EVA: You're joking right?
(KNOCK!)
SYLVIA: Just gimme a sec please. (Widens her eyes at Kim Eva and turns her head a little)
Rex waited patiently and is about knocking again when the door opens revealing Sylvia and Kim Eva who just threw herself at him; Rex didn't want to go for the hug but he had no choice than to catch her.
KIM EVA: (Still hugging him tightly) seriously where have you been dude 'cause you smell like shit!
REX: I know that. (Chuckles as his eyes met Sylvia)
SYLVIA: Hi!
REX: Hey.
KIM EVA: (Loosens from the hug) We need to talk but not until you freshen up.
REX: That'll be tomorrow tho! I'mma just head to the boys hostel now,
KIM EVA: (Jokes) Yeah please do, you smell like shit! (Smirks)
REX: (Smirks as he turns to leave)