The search/payback

"Any news on the child?" Koreen asked imperatively

" Not yet My Lord" Reece bowed

"How about the Trident and the orb?"

" Still no news on that My Lord,the men have  search every planets including all the homes in KERMADAN and still no trace"

"Well played,Stark...well played"Koreen sensing something behind him,conjured a blue fire ball in his hands,then swiftly threw it at a shadow behind him, but it dodged then walked into the light

"You should know how to hide better,Angus" Koreen advised

"And you should learn to aim properly"

"Where's the child?"

"I'm still searching father"

Still searching?....for over a century now and you're still searching!!"Koreen fumed

"Searching for the child isn't a walk in the park father,so be patient" Angus advised nonchalantly

"Patience?...patience is what I do not have the luxury for!" He slammed his first into the wall

"Then go search for her yourself!!" He vanished

"Arrrrrgh!!!" Koreen fumed,levitating a rock,he flung it across the hall, Reece shuddered in fear" how dare he talk to me in that manner!!...if he weren't my son, I'd make him regret the very first day he breathed in the KERMADAN air!!"

                    Koreen immediately left the Chamber into room,where he'd kept Lord stark and Lady Lyra prisoners. They both looked weak from daily torture. Koreen walked closer to Lyra, caressing her face

"Why not save yourself the pain and suffering...work with me"

"Never!"she spat

"Think about it Lyra...in no time, your child will be found and I might decide to spare his life,if...you walk by my side"

"You'll never find my child, you're a shame Koreen, after all KERMADAN has done for you,this is how you repay us??"

"You did give me everything, everything except the throne...you didn't give me the throne when I asked peacefully" she chuckled lightly

"You'd never get their love"

"Oh I don't need their love...I need the orb and the trident"

"You'd never find it... neither will you ever lay your filthy hands on it!"

"You might not just be alive to find out..."

" Is that a threat?"

" Is it?" He returned the question with a glint of evil in his eyes

" Leave k...Kermadan alone,go create a kingdom of your own since you want to rule so badly" Lord stark managed a whisper

"I almost forgot you where In here, thought you were dead" Stark chuckled dryly

" We'll see who dies in the end... Koreen"

" That would be you dear friend"

" Good always surpasses evil"

" This isn't a fairy tale stark."

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           " We're delighted to have you in Arkham high Mr?..."

"Zed,the name's zed."

" This way zed," the principal beckoned on him, Leading him to his new class room. After a two minute walk, the principal finally opened the door of a class room,revealing a  well furnished class room, definitely not what he had expected, he took his time to analyse the class room including the students

"Sir?.... introduce yourself to the class"

" I'm Zed, he paused as if looking for a suitable surname, then continued Zed Alistair".

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            " We're off to school mum!!!, the twins hollered, without waiting for a reply,they rushed out of the compound to board a double decker bus,they arrived at their school quite late,on arriving, Ashley rushed into the restroom.

" We're gonna push her down the balcony" a voice said

Ashley quickly hid herself

" I'd recognise that voice anywhere... that's poppy's voice" she muttered under her breath

" She'll be in class so how are we supposed to do that?" another voice asked

" Leave that to me" the first voice responded.

Soon they all left the restroom and Ashley came out of her hiding spot

" Who could they be talking about?" Ashley pondered leaving the restroom without emptying her bladder. In class, Ashley paid less attention to the lecture

" We're gonna push her down the balcony"

Poppy's words rang in her head

" They're lots of balconies in this school and who could the unlucky fellow be,dammit!!!"

              Few minutes later a girl came bearing a message that the principal wants to see Glenda , immediately she was out, Poppy and her group of friends excused themselves

" Something's not right" Ashley thought trying to solve the puzzle

" Could it be?...oh no!...Glenda... balcony... Fuck!!", immediately she hurried to leave the class but was stopped by Mr Turnbull the geometrics teacher

" And where do you think you're going?"

" Uhmm..I..I.. need to use the bathroom" she blurted out

"Next time you try to leave my class without permission, it'll be detention!"

"Got it" she rushed out immediately, with no actual destination in mind.

       After several minutes, Ashley found the spot Poppy wanted carrying out her evil plans

"Stop!"

"Ugh, this is why I don't like you, always meddling in people's affairs" Poppy groaned

" Let go of her!!.."

" If you say so" Poppy smirked and immediately pushed her down

" What have you done!!" Ashley exclaimed wide-eyed

" You said to let her go" Poppy chuckled and walked out

"You'll regret this!!!"

" Help me up!,my hands are getting sore" Ashley quickly helped her up

" Omg.. you're in good shape...I'm so so sorry,I caused this"

" It's okay, let's hurry back to class.

     Ashley immediately sat down as soon as she got back into her class

" So we meet again" a voice whispered into her ear,she quickly turned around

" You?!,what are you doing here?"

" Same thing as you" he shrugged

" Am I supposed to believe that or...

"Why else would I be  here?"

"Wow... didn't think I'd see you again"

"The universe has it's ways" they both chuckled. Ashley was about to say something when a lady in her mid thirties walked in .Mrs Diana Lee the literature teacher

" Good morning class" she greeted and they reciprocated almost immediately. Mrs Diana Lee commenced her lectures which took almost an hour and thirty minutes before the bell for lunch break was rang

" Finally" Ashley muttered

" Hi" poppy greeted sweetly

"Is she talking to me? And how the hell did she get here?" Ashley said mentally,no sooner did she realise Poppy wasn't talking to her but to the new guy beside her

" I'm Poppy Moore, welcome to Arkham high,care for a tour?"

"Oh don't bother, we'd be taking care of that" Lance said and Poppy instantly threw him a spiteful glare

"Alright then...if you need anything you can come to me"she ruffled his hair, then walked out. Ashley just sat there watching the unfolding drama.

"I'm Lance ,this is Derek and Brandon"

"Zed" he said reaching out for a hand shake

"About your tour,let's start with the cafeteria" Brandon requested

" How bout you Ashley?, You coming?"

"Yh sure"

        Soon as the grabbed their lunch,Brandon began munching on the sandwich like he hadn't eaten for years, Ashley on the other hand was about taking a sip from her chocolates when an idea popped into her head,she quickly walked to where Poppy was sorted and emptied the entire chocolate on her

"This is for laying your filthy hands on my sister"

"Oh my...how dare you!..y..you.. you've messed my dress!!"

"Oh... just a dress...well you messed with my sister!"

"You'll pay for this and this time... Ashley poured a glass of water on her face before she could complete her statement

" You'll do nothing...I sure you".