Leonard: "It was a surprise I never heard about a thing called supervisors in school, but they were basically our guardians to show us the ropes."
Chris introduced.
Chris: "You're finally here. Well, now everyone, meet your upperclassmen supervisors, Ben and Charlotte."
Charlotte smiled warmly.
Charlotte: "Hi."
Ben, 6'1" with a lean and athletic build, sported messy, shoulder-length blond hair with subtle green highlights. His bright, expressive blue eyes sparkled.
Ben: "Hey everybody! Man, I have a good feeling about these guys."
Ash thought.
Ash: "{Another loud one.}"
Ben encouraged.
Ben: "Alright, please introduce yourselves and state your nuclei!"
Nick began.
Nick: "I'll go first. {Just to get this over with.} My name is Nicolas Frost, but just call me Nick, and my nuclei is Beryllium."
Ben exclaimed.
Ben: "Whoa, that's super cool! Nice to meet you, Nick."
Tracey introduced herself.
Tracey: "Umm, hi, my name is Tracey Watson, and I have a contract...
The class listened intently.
Tracey: ...with the alchemy."
Ben's eyes widened.
Ben: "You too?! That's amazing, what type?"
Tracey replied.
Tracey: "Umm, it's the Energy type."
Chris thought.
Chris: "{This year's class as well, huh, but so far only a single contractor.}"
Leonard thought.
Leonard: "{I need to think of something; my nuclei was never classified... think... it's an electric type, but that won't fly; I need to be specific.}"
Ben encouraged.
Ben: "I told you, Char, I got a good feeling about these 1st years."
Charlotte smiled.
Charlotte: "I keep telling you, please control your excitement; you're making everyone feel uncomfortable."
Ben chuckled.
Ben: "Am not!"
Leonard stood up abruptly.
Leonard: "My name is Leonard Storm, my nuclei is Voltage! I'll use it to achieve my goal and become the world's greatest scientist."
Kevin smiled.
Kevin: "{If I had a nickel for every time I heard him say that.}"
Sam laughed.
Sam: "{That's quite an introduction, Leonard.}"
Leonard realized.
Leonard: [holds his mouth with both hands] "{Crap! I got ahead of myself and started blabbering; they didn't ask me that!}"
Ash scoffed.
Ash: "Hmph."
Ben approached Leonard.
Ben: [holds him on the shoulder] "I like your enthusiasm, also you've got competition; best scientist is going to me."
Leonard smiled.
Leonard: "Oh yeah, we'll see."
Kevin introduced himself.
Kevin: "I guess it's my turn; the name's Kevin Adams, my nuclei, Carbonated water."
Sam followed.
Sam: "My name's Samuel Atom, and my nuclei is Coriolas Wind. And I word of advice to you."
Ben listened.
Ben: "Hmm?"
Sam advised.
Sam: "If you really wanna be the greatest, then you better up your game."
Kevin and Sam stood beside Leonard.
Sam continued.
Sam: "Because you have three opponents to deal with, we're his friends, and we're gonna help him."
Ben laughed.
Ben: "You guys are just making me more excited!"
Elizabeth introduced herself.
Elizabeth: "My name's Elizabeth Smith, and my nuclei is Neeeeooon! And I suppose, since Leonard's my friend too, I'll help him out."
Ben noticed Ash.
Ben: "What about you, bro?"
Ash replied.
Ash: "Ashley Burns, nuclei, Exothermic Heat."
Ben nodded.
Ben: "Mmmm, another fire type."
Erica introduced herself nervously.
Erica: "Uhh, my name is Erica Crick; my nuclei is Speed."
Ben asked.
Ben: "Wait, what isn't there like a specific type for your speed?"
Erica replied.
Erica: "Nope, not at all, so yeahhh..."
Ben looked confused.
Ben: "O-o-okay. Sir! Would you mind if we take your students on a little tour?"
Chris agreed.
Chris: "That's not a bad idea, go ahead."
Ben led the tour.
Ben: "Great! Everyone follow me!"
At the head office...
Zeus asked.
Zeus: "You're a Newton; which category?"
Scott replied.
Scott: "Category 3."
Zeus's eyes widened.
Zeus: !!! "{To have someone so special want to join my research department. No, something doesn't add up, but I'll hire him anyway; I need to keep a close watch on him.}"
Zeus shook hands with Scott.
Zeus: "Well then, you'll be Mr. Stanley's assistant professor; welcome aboard."
Scott smiles as he added
Scott: "Thank you sir, you won't regret this."
Zeus shook hands with Scott, his stern expression unwavering.
Zeus: "Let's hope not."
At the school, Class A1 continued their tour, arriving at the B classes' barracks. As they passed Class B1, Leonard stopped and gazed intensely.
Leonard: "Hey, you guys call me crazy, but don't those faces look familiar?"
Kevin asked.
Kevin: "Didn't they fail the test?"
Sam thought.
Sam: "{What's wrong with you?}"
Ben explained.
Ben: "Yes, they did. That means their nuclei didn't qualify for the field; instead, they were thrown into the research department."
Elizabeth inquired.
Elizabeth: "Really? Is that what happens with everyone?"
Charlotte clarified.
Charlotte: "It wouldn't make sense to turn people with nuclei away if this school is only for those with nuclei."
Sam nodded.
Sam: "Makes sense."
Nick teased Elizabeth.
Nick: "Hold on, your Dad literally owns this school, yet you don't know what's going on here."
Elizabeth laughed nervously.
Elizabeth: "Hahahaha."
Leonard stared at the classroom, his thoughts swirling.
Leonard: "{Would it have been for me if I ended up there instead? I don't think I'm suited for this field course class; I might drag everyone down instead.}"
He clenched his fist.
Leonard: "{There's no time to think like that; I just gotta keep improving.}"
As they continued the tour, they entered the cafeteria. Nick marveled.
Nick: "This place is huge and shiny."
Kevin agreed.
Kevin: "Awww, and their food is great too."
Charlotte guided.
Charlotte: "Okay, let's keep moving."
They met three other teachers. Ben introduced.
Ben: "Everyone! Meet Mr. Barnes, Mr. Jones, and Mrs. Michaels."
Mr. Jones, mid-30s with short, sandy-blond hair and bright blue eyes, smiled.
Mr. Jones: "This year's freshmen, huh?"
Frederick added.
Frederick: "Yeah, they got some spunk in them too."
Mrs. Michaels, with curly red hair and a warm smile, held a cigarette.
Mrs. Michaels: "They're cute too."
Ash thought.
Ash: "{So, like, is she gonna smoke that thing or not?}"
Charlotte warned.
Charlotte: "Trust me, you don't want her to do that."
Ash's eyes widened.
Ash: !!!
Ben inquired.
Ben: "Where's Mr. Stanley?"
Mr. Jones replied.
Mr. Jones: "At head office. Word going around that we're gonna have to welcome a new recruit."
Ben's curiosity piqued.
Ben: "Really, who?"
Mrs. Michaels hinted.
Mrs. Michaels: "We're not so sure on the details, but the principal told us that..."
Chris's conversation interrupted.
Chris: [on the phone] "Are you absolutely certain?"
Zeus confirmed.
Zeus: "Yes, the atomic energy he gives off is the same as his. There's no mistake; I know that feeling."
Chris realized.
Chris: "{A Newton.}"
To be continued...