"I said that because per the rules of team development, we should consider each other as family. So me calling you a brother shouldn't be a problem. But I think you don't like it so I won't force it."
"I have to be on my way now. Unlike you guys I still have to struggle to be where I actually belong. And you getting on my nerves isn't helping me at all"
Ivy finished, grabbed her backpack and left the apartment.
George desired for an explanation on why she referred to him as brother last night, with a little hope that she might be Gina.
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TIME SKIP TO AROUND 2 IN THE AFTERNOON
Today everyone who knew George did their best not to anger him. It was his father's death anniversary. Even Ivy wasn't in a good mood today.
"Uhm....Ivy, are you...(clears throat) are you sure you can practice today? You've been in a bad mood since we arrived" Sabrina said moving closer to the other girls. Ivy's behavior was scaring them.
"You promised us that you would give up that scary attitude" Abigail said and hid her face back behind Kenzie
"Ivy? Did something happen?" Nora said and approached her but she signaled her to stop.
"You girls start without me. I'll just go clear my mind first_"
"Ivy? You can tell me anything. What's wrong?"
"I.. I'll be back" Ivy left with teary eyes
The others loosened up but they felt sad for their friend
"I really want to help but she scares me. Their entire family scares" Sophie said and wiped her eyes
"I gotta admit Nora. Even you are sometimes scary. Is it a general thing in your planet?" Kenzie said and took her jacket
"Where are you going?" Sabrina
"To find our leader. To find our friend who badly needs us" Kenzie said and left
Meanwhile, George and his group were having their first personal meeting since they returned. George had suddenly asked them about their opinions about the school to which none of them took into consideration since they were still, relaxing, as they said.
"I'm waiting" he reminded them and started tapping the table with his fingers
"You didn't seriously expect a report on a Wednesday, right?" Donald who was close to him asked in a low voice
"So you were all so relaxed that you couldn't notice any improvement or delay in something? So I suppose the medical field needs no more further assistance Sarah and Albert, Richard, Zoe no problems with the areas of exploring. And Donald, Alvin, all trainees are doing well I suppose"
"Kelvin what other places are my needed? Obviously not here"
"Well.. well boss..you still need to hold on for someone. SR wanted to give a problem and know if it's possible to join our group?" Kelvin said stammering
"Then where is she?"
"Sorry I'm late. As you know I can't move freely." SR appeared beside George startling some of them
"Please hurry up"
"Please sit" Kelvin gestured her
"No thanks. Your boss is really rude. I'll just go straight to the point. Yesterday, I detected a breakthrough in your school's barriers to the demon world, which I am sure you all know isn't good for the students' welfare."
She moved and handed some files to Albert and Sarah
"The princess and science freak would understand it quicker and give you the full details. I would have solved the barrier issue but I was told only the school's sorcerer and protectors are allowed. So, here's my application to join your team"
She used her hair and placed files infront of them
"If you have nothing to ask me I would like to take my leave now"
"How did you know there was a breakthrough in the barrier?"
"Perhaps because I'm more active than you are Almundo. I notice things quicker than most of you. And by the way, there is a demon in town that has the ability to look and behave like humans but with the intention of converting humans to demons. Don't say I didn't warn you"
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DONALD'S POV
I came with the intention of the meeting finishing early but from the look of things, no. I forgot it's Uncle Austin's death anniversary today, and as usual George isn't himself.
I wonder when he's going to stop. Suddenly, SR appeared right after Kelvin told us she was coming. She gave a complain about a breakthrough. She's indirectly accusing us about the demons of last night.
"How did you know there was a breakthrough in the barrier?" I asked. Thinking she might mention last night and they might see what I know without me facing her lunatic side
"Perhaps because I'm more active than you are Almundo. I notice things quicker than most of you. And by the way, there is a demon in town that has the ability to look and behave like humans but with the intention of converting humans to demons. Don't say I didn't warn you"
Wow. Just wow. Why wouldn't she know this when she's protecting them? And now she wants us to actually hurt one.
"I'm leaving now if you don't mind" she said and left through the door.
"Boss. Can we trust her?" Alvin suddenly asked but George didn't answer. He was looking at her info
"Excuse me" I said and left the room
"Hey. SR or Ivy, whatever you're called. Are you trying to play with us? Cause if you are_"
"I have better things doing than playing with you. If you don't find my information relevant enough, then simply ignore it. If you don't trust me, don't accept me into your group. It's that simple Lil' D" she didn't even turn around
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ABIGAIL'S POV
I searched for Ivy everywhere but I couldn't find her. I too wanted to act brave for once. I sure have changed a lot. There was an area of the campus I wasn't allowed to go to. I asked the guards why I can't enter but they said it was restricted for non-members. I needed an appointment to get in. I decided to go round the building.
Through the glass windows, I saw someone.
'Ivy? Why is she in her SR form?' I thought and moved closer to the window. Then someone else came
"Lil'D?"
I couldn't hear what they were saying. Why couldn't she just give me powers that are easy to use? Using the spell Ivy taught me, I changed into my Heroin outfit not forgetting my mask and wanted to knock on the window but I also wanted to land cool. Like Ivy does.
So using my hook and rope which Ivy forced me to always carry, I climbed the wall, straight to the roof top