Non-Mandatory Classes

Beacon Hills School.

"Good morning, students. I'm glad to see most of you here after a week of mandatory classes. As many of you know, history may not seem very useful, but you know better than anyone that my classes offer more lessons than just past events."

Ethan entered his classroom, having not slept well for over twenty-four hours, so he wasn't in his best shape.

Most of the students were present, all seated in their respective spots, paying attention to the lesson.

Alison, who was sitting next to Lydia, wondered since the last time Ethan visited her home, what exactly connected him to her family? No matter how many times she asked her father, she never got any answers.

Looking more closely, she could see many things that caught Ethan's attention, many of which could be described as strange.

For instance, why does Ethan always carry a long case that he places on the table?

Ethan rarely appeared at school, but no one seemed to care. He was absent more often than he should be, and his classes were always about ancient things, where he related everything to the present.

"This time, we will talk about decisions and how they changed the world, leaving us with what we have today," Ethan said as he turned on a projector and displayed some images.

In them, many men were seated in chairs, and the place seemed to be situated in a courtroom where topics that would change the world as they knew it in ancient times were being discussed.

"Learning to make decisions is not only a necessary skill but a complex one that involves activating many areas of learning. Today, we share ideas to foster it."

Stiles, who had changed a lot in recent weeks, sat down with more confidence, unknowingly behaving very differently than he used to, even leaving Scott surprised.

"The decision to sit down by Rosa Parks." Ethan showed the title of what they would be discussing next, and as a history lover reflected in the future, he wanted to explain this topic, which few would know took place.

"Rosa Parks was an American activist who also fought for the rights of African American citizens and is known as 'the first lady of civil rights' and 'the mother of the freedom movement.'"

What made her considered the pioneer of this great movement?

The fact that in 1955, while traveling on a bus, she refused to give her seat to a white passenger, defying the racist law of the time.

This small act of civil disobedience, along with others like it, laid the foundation for the emerging civil rights movement and was what began to give notoriety to a charismatic but unknown religious minister named Martin Luther King Jr.

"Did that really happen?"

Ethan looked at the girl who spoke and replied, "Do you have any idea how many important things happened that you're ignorant of?"

"It won't be useful for us in the future."

Stiles raised his hand and said, "That's not true. All these things can help us learn how to connect with people. If someone wants to go far, they should at least have general knowledge to make good decisions."

"Yes, that's what it's about: making good decisions." Lydia looked at the girl who interrupted the class, trying to appear smart when she actually showed how ignorant she could be.

Ethan appreciated that some understood his point and said, "It's important that all of you make good decisions and follow your instincts without putting your safety at risk. In critical moments, there's a fifty percent chance of coming out safe, but instinct often outweighs calculation."

The lecture continued with more historical examples to complement the class. In the end, Ethan let his students leave early, and just with these acts, it was more than enough for him to be loved by everyone.

Like any teenager, many hate school, and the vast majority try to survive it.

"Stiles, we have a field mission. If you want to continue with this, it's time to take the next step." Ethan handed Stiles a much more modern cell phone with special technology.

"About time, but professor, what about my friend?" Stiles asked, somewhat interested in knowing if Scott would be included.

Ethan shook his head and said, "He's more concerned with the lacrosse team, his love interest, and his grades than anything else. Scott is useless to me."

"Well, it might be better not to involve him. His problems controlling his new werewolf cells are taking up most of his time." Stiles quickly left after saying this.