2.10: A devious confrontment.

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The staff members surrounded the Blue Eclipse students, with Gaiyato leading the charge. "Here, I thought you guys were just having a chit-chat. Next thing I see, a student fly through my favorite clothing store…rude."

Dyella powered down and smiled again. "Mister Gaiyato, we mean no harm. I came with my peers to meet the principal."

"You donut," Azahii taunted. "If you were coming for that, you keep walking instead of starting a losing battle."

"HEY! DON'T YOU DARE SPEAK ABOUT DYELLA LIKE THAT!" Simmi said furiously.

"I like my conversations done with the addressed person…so shut it, maggot."

Des and Mari were about to draw their weapons out, but Dyella signaled them to stand down. "No worries. May you please lead us to his office?"

"I'll take them with me; you guys can take care of the mess outside," Hino said, walking with them inside. Before they left, Dyella could not stop staring at Gale Wind. "It was a pleasure making acquaintance…Gale Wind."

"Hmm.." he closed his eyes, and off they went within their premises.

"Whew, I'm glad I didn't have to do anything," Sarah said, sighing in relief.

"I was hoping not to fight either, but that Skye guy did put pressure. To see how fast he is at closing distance, you could confuse him for a Motsubi or Beast Tamer."

"Oh no…"

They ran to the crowd as they all surrounded Yuki.

"Yuki, are you alright?" Sarah asked.

"Guys…" Gale looked at how much he was shivering. "I… can't use my prowess anymore.."

WHAT?!

"That can't be…what could have caused this on you?" Niko asked.

"There's is only one answer…" Gale said, turning to the battle damage trailing to Skye.

***

"A fighting style that mimics the effect of scoria?" Mr Tie asked while wiping his glasses.

Dyella smiled sweetly. "That is correct, Mr Tie. With just a few minutes of visiting, I can see that your…illustrious leadership shows your students' great potential."

"That is quite the generous assessment, but I don't see what it has to do with your visit."

"Let me be frank, Mister Tie." She started leaning in. "Blue Eclipse Academy has been perfecting the Resonance Style for years now. Being established in Norwich for over five years…that was, while you were still sitting back and waiting for the city to be saved…" Mr Tie frowned at her statement. "And to top it all off, we have even stepped back just to be considered the rivals of this 'school.' But don't worry, I could fill you in on what we have learned…for a price."

"Ha, you call that an advertisement or thread? Red Star High will not be intimidated."

"No threats here, Mr Tie. Just a friendly warning. The Olympics are coming up in a few months, so your school is at my pity as well…unless we enlighten you."

SLAM!

He hit his table as he stood up. "I think you have made your point, Dyella."

"Hahaha~, Wonderful! I am glad we had this chat, Mr Tie. Oh…one more thing…" She turned to leave. "This won't be the last time you see us, even AFTER the games. I'm sure one of your former students would love to visit 'Gale Wind.' Until next time!"

CLOSE!

She left the office, leaving Mr Tie with a sigh of concern.

***

"So, how did it go?" Mari asked her.

"We will be on our way now…the job is already done." Dyella picked up her phone and made a call. "Axel, I've got good news for you."

"Make it quick, Dyella, I'm busy-"

"Your suspicion was correct…"

He stayed silent. "…are you sure?"

"Crystal…the Fushigiris are not yet extinct. There is one in the school already, and his name is Gale Wind."