"Edward... Edward..."
CrossWood Tommy's golden eyes gleamed with excitement.
Edward who seemed busy talking to a girl ignored Tommy's call.
"Eddie, you're so sweet..." Abigail, a girl with dark hair and red sunglasses complimented Edward who laughed softly.
"I know, yeah... It's been like a million times I've tried to talk to you damsel. Thanks for giving me your time babe."
Edward's charm spread, causing the girl to blush.
"How about a dinner, Tuesday evening so we can get to know each other better..." By now, Edward was starting to cringe at Tommy's constant calling.
"Uh... Aren't you the one he's calling?" Abigail started to look at Tommy but her eyes shone realizing his sudden beauty...
But, he didn't look this way last week!
Everyone was starting to get confused. Very soon, most smart people would start to realize why.
Edward gritted his teeth.
"Let's meet on Tuesday evening at Sotovoche one of the most glamourous restaurant of all time..."
Abigail's heart melted once more. "I'll be there honey..." She kissed his left cheek and added.
"You better know why Tommy's calling you."
She left.
Angrily, Edward turned walking towards Tommy. But he froze...
Was it not just three hours ago? Why this his beauty increase yet again??
Edward frowned. He was used to being the eye-candy of this school. But now, Tommy was becoming surprisingly good-looking.
Hands in his pocket, he leisurely strolled towards Tommy with a frown.
"What Tom?"
Tommy was rendered speechless.
"I was in the middle of a business and you just have to interrupt!" Edward's face wore an ugly expression.
"Talking to Abigail? Did you tell her that you have numerous girlfriends?"
Tommy was blunt and Edward's frown deepened.
"How many girlfriends do you think I have? I have none..."
Tommy started to count with his fingers.
"Cherry, Lydia, Hannah, Beulah, Jennifer... If I add Abigail, she'll make them six... Six girlfriends Edward. Are you a casanova?"
"What do you want?" Edward could only ask making Tommy to change the topic. He had merely bagged himself a girlfriend for the next two weeks before going to locate Chloe in Texas... Another girl that Tommy wasn't aware of. So he wouldn't want Tom ruining things for him.v
"I've got three tickets for Wittney White's Concert..."
Edward's countenance dropped and his eyes widened.
"What?!"
"Yes! Also, I've got three... One for me, one for you and one for Riele... I'm still confused about her sudden appearance at my house."
Tommy's face fell confused at this point.
"I know, right... Riele had actually wanted to help your dad, for only God knows why. Anyways, you can ask her."
"She doesn't talk to us before in the classroom. She doesn't hang around us at the canteen... But all of a sudden, she does."
Edward shook his head.
"Bro, let's forget about this stuff... Dude, what exactly are you applying on your skin..?"
"I told you earlier that I had no idea... But now, I do. I've Awakened."
Edward's eyes widened...
"No way!"
"Yes way... I met a group of Awakened in Principal Garrett's office, and they confirmed that I've awakened on certain circumstances..."
Edward was still shocked.
"Gee, I've tried... My dad, my mom... They've all gotten me several awakening drinks... these S-Rank Nutrient fluid to help me awaken naturally. But I've not... The only thing I feel is, Mana energy. How did you do it?"
Tommy shook his head.
"I don't know, I heard Mage Regina say that, those who force themselves to awaken only see slow awakening progress. Maybe that's why only your Mana energy can be felt. I'm still half way through Stream-entry realm. I just need insight to break through."
Edward cannot believe it.
He had used S-Rank Nutrient fluid to boost his awakening progress... most desperate families and individuals do this. But, some hopeless Tommy had surpassed all of them.
Edward immediately asked.
"Most people know of this... But most doesn't. You haven't formed an ability right?"
Tommy shook his head.
"No, I haven't... How I'm I to do this?"
"It's not in your own abiliy here in the waking world. The moment you have reached Non-return stage of an Awakened, you should be ready to venture into the Quest— Ability formation."
"Without doing this, you will only have to depend on just an improved speed and strength. Although there's speed, and there's strength... Those with Aspect can improve tremendously and would defeat you even if you're on the same rank or stage."
Edward's knowledge on this made Tommy realize that he, his parents had really been desperate for him to awaken. They must have gathered this information for him...
Edward suddenly smiled.
"Let's get you into the Stream-entry first."
Stream-entry is akin to flowing water or the refinement level of one's skill mastery. Example one's speed, reflexes and strength... Including attack power. Plus... Fighting techniques... Battle Techniques... Swordmanship...
A person's body technique must be like flowing water... It should immitate a water.. or a stream that enters the stage of perfect refinement.
After Edward explained, Tommy understood what he is supposed to do... But he did not know if doing this practice now is of utmost importance. He still needed to see Wittney White perform so he definitely wouldn't focus on training here.
Edward understood.
Immediately they bumped into Riele who groaned. "I've search for you guys everywhere. Where did you go? Nevermind, least I forget, tickets has been sold out so it's a pity we cannot watch the performance live." Riele had that bummered look.
Tommy smiled.
"Say no more..." A dazzling golden card waved straight at Riele who's mouth was agape.
***
2PM
Crowd gathered at the massive assembly hall, loud speakers, live streams and other equipment was seen on the empty stage.
The name, Wittney White exploded and reverberated sound echoed off the hall. And in the next three minutes, a young man— the celebrity in question... Wittney White stepped on the stage with a big smile on his face.
A dazzling light... Flickered, glowing and illuminating his face.
«We love you Wittney White!!!»
Screams erupted!
«Wittney White!»
Shouts resounded like thunder...
But as Wittney White raised his hands, the hall suddenly fell deathly silent all ready to hear him speak.
"I know, today is a great day for me... and for you. Everyone wants me to sing and I really appreciate that. So, for your kind shouts of pleasantries and the honor in my name... I'll sing "Let me breathe" a new composition..."
The moment Wittney White dropped his microphone, the deafening screams erupted once more..
Suddenly...
"No body moves!"
The hall fell silent. What they all saw was a blur and another young man appeared before Wittney White in an instant.
The guards that had stationed at Echelon High School, protecting the celebrity dashed into the hall and pointed their guns.
"Leave him alone or I shoot..."
The man suddenly laughed.
"I'm not scared of no gun... No one here can stop me from taking this treasure trove before me..." He licked his lips staring at Wittney White who's body trembled in fear.