Prepare for the worst to come.

Sentient Core chapter 44.

The majestic green bird dived toward the group as it landed on its master's shoulder.

"Why did you let him go, we had him". Quiver said to Rodney.

"We don't want to get caught, that's the first year's dorm, we'll get him and Wolfie tomorrow".

Rodney grinned.

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Luck was on Xadia's side, It was a first for him, after frequently finding himself in problems and absurds since his emancipation from his deep slumber, he had become accustomed to the feeling of rejection of the new world towards him.

It started with the encounter he had with the gang members, making him experience pain on a whole new level, compared to little pain scuffles from getting into bully fights in the past. If not for the unknown ability he possessed, he'd probably be dead by now at the merciless hands of a gang's turf war.

Of course, the amount he stole, No, the amount he mysteriously acquired was worth being killed for. There were a lot of things he could do with the acquired amount, he enrolled in a thirty thousand credit academy, an amount foreign to him in the past.

The amount was even literally enough for anyone in the new era to survive for a long time, it was more than enough for him in a million ways, he dealt with grocery stuff and even had some fun with it. It was the only thing closest to being luck for him, and maybe now he would start to exceed gracefully in Luckville or so he thought.

'Those guys, I wonder what that liquid was, it made Jake react, they got him before me, I don't think he noticed me, he looked aloof, but thanks to him I didn't get injected'. Xadia sighed.

'They'd probably start looking for me, I saw what they were doing, I don't think they'd let me go that easily. They wouldn't be able to get me during the day, so I just need to always get home before nighttime, that'll do'. Xadia thought, he then closed his eyes and drifted into the eight-hour trance.

Xadia awoke from the bed, and just like any other day in the school, he got out of bed and prepared for class. Tyson was still staying with his twin and the room felt a little hollow, the sarcastic blonde's energy wasn't present to disturb.

Xadia soon reached the class and it was already filled with his classmates, the ones that were attracted to him on the first day, but now they uttered no attention to him, except for four figures in the class.

Looking from the corner of his left eye, he saw two figures that stood out the most, and they reminded him of something he hadn't thought about. 'Shit, I forgot, those guys can still send anyone to get me. I've been seeing both of them together more frequently now, what are they plotting?'. He glared at the two figures.

"Thanks for yesterday". Ivy woke Xadia from his thoughts. "Oh, Ivy..I should be thanking you too, I don't think I'll be needing to take energy anytime soon". He slowly clenched a fist.

"Have you seen Tyson, I think I should tell him that the necklace won't suppress his energy again, do you think you can make that type of amulet again?". She asked.

"Yes, I think so, will we be needing, eer…. the plant". He raised an eyebrow. "You mean Siberie". She replied. "Yh that plant, it was five thousand credits the last time I bought it, so Tyson will be responsible for it this time, and also the materials for the amulet, then I'll be needing a construction table, I think you can help with that". He asked. "Yh, you better show up before Jasmine's around, that's kinda like her domain, she's always inventing one thing or another". Ivy smiled.

"Hey you two, do we have a date". Tyson smiled.

"Speak of the devil, we were just talking about you, Ivy said the amulet won't suppress your energy again, so we're going to be buying the materials after the lecture today, I don't know how much everything will cost but we have a potential ten thousand credits".

"Ten thousand credits!!, how the hell do I get ten thousand credits, even if I join Ellie's credit with mine, it won't still be enough, I guess I'll have to learn to control my siphon". Tyson sighed.

"What If I helped you with five thousand credits". Xadia coughed with a smile. "Really, thank you, thank you, what can I help you with, should I help profess your love for Ivy". Tyson merimitted, locking his arm around Xadia's neck.

"Hey shut up not in front of her, don't make me change my mind". He whispered, his palm on Tyson's mouth.

"Uhm Ivy, thanks for the other day, I'm grateful, I should have thanked you, but I was distracted by Ellie, thank you". "It's okay, you're welcome. I had to stop him, he was like let's take you to the infirmary, but I refused, you wouldn't make it in time". Ivy replied.

Tyson then gave Xadia a sneer."What? I have no experience in sensing spirit energy, how would I know, besides you need to stop getting into fights, and now I need to make another necklace for you. Xadia defended.

"We'll chat later, I gotta report Roland's absence in class, it's part of my responsibilities". Ivy said.

'Oh, I totally forgot she's the class captain, I wonder if that spell she did is reliable, If it wears off, I'm in big trouble, and so is Tyson, we better make another one before another Tyson rampage'.

"Are you sure the spell on him won't wear off"? Tyson asked the question on Xadia's mind.

"Don't worry it won't wear off, I used an alchemy spell, it doesn't wear off easily, when it does we wouldn't be in the school again, so yeah don't worry about that". Ivy assured. "I have to go now, later". She said, she went to her seat and began to type on the screen.

"Hey who's that guy sitting beside Kale, he's been glaring at us since I entered the class, what's your history". Tyson asked.

"Oh that's Spike, he tried to bully me on my first day in class, I don't know how he and Kale her friends but they've been like this every day in class. Mostly him, I think Kale's a little scared of me or something". He answered.

'He better be, I don't mind giving him another beating'. Tyson glared, at Kale with a controlled aura. "What's wrong, why are you releasing your energy". Xadia noticed.

"Oh, I didn't notice". Tyson chuckled, scratching his head. "We need to get you that amulet as soon as possible, you're hard to beat it". Xadia joked, with a smile. His face soon changed, as he felt a presence by the door, like a robot he swiftly moved himself to look at the door, but there was no one there.

'That's strange, I sensed someone there, and that bloodlust, someone's stalking me'.

"What's wrong, I'm I really that worst when I lose control?". Tyson asked. "A little, let's go to our seats, Mr. Harper will be here soon ". Xadia said, and they both went to their seats.

'Damn it, did they send someone already. I'll be with Ivy and Tyson after the lesson, they wouldn't attack us then, they should be able to sense that they're both strong, if I stick with them I should be fine. I didn't get injected so why will they still come for me'. Xadia thought.

"Do you miss me"? Tyson brought him back to the world. "Miss you?". Xadia asked.

"Yes, don't tell me you like staying in the room alone, without me".

"I think I like it, there is no teasing, no fights, and I get to sleep longer and enjoy my dreams". He smiled and crossed his arms. "Yh, I don't miss you at all". Tyson pouted and Xadia chuckled.

Mr Harper walked In and the lesson began.

It seemed like the lesson was over and Mr. Harper decided to give one last message to the class.

"I have some important information to share with you today. Our dedicated teachers will be absent for the next two weeks due to a development program from the Tournament of Power. As a result, we will be taking a break from our regular academic schedule during this time, it takes effect after this lesson,so there will be no other lesson today. However, this doesn't mean we'll be idle. You all will be forming a five-member group, and each group will be assigned a special project to work on. On another note, I must inform you about a new curfew that has been implemented in the school within the absence". He continued.

"From now on, there will be a 9:00 curfew around the school to prevent unwanted activities on the school premises. It is essential that you all adhere to this curfew for your own safety and well-being, further information will be distributed to you by your class president, good luck on your projects". He concluded.

The class broke into a loud chatter as Mr. Harper exited the class, everyone was processing the new information well, and everyone was excited about the new information, but one person wasn't.

All his plans of escape he had contemplated to avoid the masked group had now been severed, and now he could only prepare for the worst to come.

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We will warm the herd

And shake the stars.