Chapter 5

Once the bus arrived she rushed out.

'Hey Suzanne! Hold on a sec!' Justin was saying, trying to quickly get out but his bag strap which was hooked to a random iron. Other people got out too.

Annabelle snickered as she passed Justin, who was trying to untangle himself. He scowled at her, annoyed. Yes, she was truly mean.

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Suzanne stood at the entrance, hesitant and unsure. She didn't realize it earlier but everyone right from the bus had on a certain color of uniform.

Why hadn't she been given one?

She took a deep breath and stepped into the gigantic crystal building dazzling in the warmth of the morning sun. It was quite huge and there was no other settlement in sight.

Just a lot of different training grounds and other buildings belonging to the hero league.

Suzanne took in a deep breath. This is it! She thought proudly as she stepped into the busy hall of the main building.

Everyone looked so busy, and seem in a hurry to go somewhere and do something. She tried to stop some people to ask for directions but they all hurried past her. 

As she stood pondering on what to do she heard a painful groan from somewhere near her so she went to investigate. 

Four mean looking girls had cornered a girl with violet hair and eyes. She was on the ground in pain as one of them landed a blow on her.

Suzanne's eyes lit with angry fire. Who did they think they were, picking on someone else?! 

She marched up boldly to them. 'Four against one? I don't think that's fair!' she spat at them going into her protective stage.

From the looks of it the older girls were D-ranks.

'Scram newbie!' one of them scoffed.

Suzanne assessed her opponents. They were way stronger than she was. One of them could take her down easily with just a little finger. They were all Wintexs meaning they had powerful gadgets.

What are you doing Suzanne?! Her inner mind screamed at her. You should be looking for the orientation room! 

The girl on the ground opened her eyes weakly. 'Go.' 

Suzanne shook her head stubbornly. The girl managed to smile. 'It's okay....they're.....my...sisters.' 

You heard her! Move your butt before it gets kicked too. She'll be fine. Suzanne started to walk away. Just then another punch was landed on the girl's face. 

Then another. And another. And another.

Suzanne halted and took a backward glance. The girl's face was bruised and blood was oozing out of her lips. Suzanne clenched her fists.

This isn't right!

She looked around. There ought to be a hall monitor around somewhere.

'You feel stronger now, huh?!' Another blow. All the anger came rushing back to Suzanne. She turned back and the four of them looked up at her.

She halted again. The evil look in their eyes......

She could end up in the sick bay.

Suddenly a guy walked up to the scene. And faced the older girls. She gasped. It was....

Ryan.

'Ryan..,' Suzanne whispered.

He looked deathly calm. 'Isn't this surprising....,' he started in a mocking tone. 

'Look newbie, best get out of our way or....,' the one who had threatened Suzanne started but Ryan cut in. 'Or what?!' 

He looked quite challenging. 

The older girls were at a loss for words and Suzanne just stood frozen on the very spot she was. 

'Why don't I finish that sentence?' Ryan stepped closer to the now semi-bored older girls.

He clenched his fist. 'You all best get lost or else...,' electricity started running through his clenched fist. 'We have better things to do,' the eldest scoffed and turned but not before landing another kick on the girl as she passed.

The others laughed and followed her.

The half beaten girl smiled weakly at Ryan. His tough expression softened a bit but came back with all fury as he turned towards Suzanne.

'You just stood there and watched!' Those words pierced into her. She was supposed to be a hero, was she not? Yet she had turned her back on a helpless person who desperately needed her.

Heroes don't do that. They swoop in to save the day.

Ryan carried the injured girl gently. 'You know Suzanne...,' he started when he got to her and passed by her, their backs turned to each other. 'You disgust me.' 

She turned swiftly. He didn't even glance back. She kept looking at his retreating form till he went out of view.

She ought to be whooping for joy: her crush, aka the hottest guy in her form, knew her name but more painfully important...she disgusted him!

Suzanne groaned and crouched where she was.

What had she done?!