Graduation by Fire (Part 2)

The black wyvern scared the four down from the rooftop with another billowing breath of fire, as they then proceeded down the steps as fast as their feet would carry them; urged on by the panicked screams of the other Shiroichi survivors, rising from below like the cries of the damned.

"Akira-kun is in the auditorium," CITA said, just as she began phasing—sinking through the solid cement stairwell. Like it was nothing. 

Until Keiko stopped sharply, on her downward flight, to grab her by the arm. 

"Where are you going?" she demanded.

"Worry not: I shall meet you there."

And with that said, she was gone; leaving the other three to exchange mystified glances.

"That injury on her face…" Kanna said.

"Did she get into a fight with Akira?" Keiko said, finishing her thought.