(As usual, Caius returned to school, aware of all the rumours circulating around Alora but he didn't believe them, none of it was true, he knew that, it was unusual when Ronan and some of his friends approached him first thing in the morning, like come on! Let him head to his girl, man!)
Caius: Look who it is?
Ronan: Hello there! Such a pleasant morning, isn't it? So why is your face making that expression?
Caius: It's a fine morning indeed, but the face in front of me already ruined my day.
Ronan: Classmates are supposed to exchange greetings so don't make that face.
Caius: Okay, what do you want from me?
Ronan: You're quick, I'll give you a point for that.
Caius: Who the f*ck needs your points? Someone's already getting on my nerves today.
Ronan: So how about it?
Caius: About what?
Ronan: A little challenge for you, that is if you're going to accept it.
Caius: Oh, a loser challenging me? Never heard of someone digging their own grave.
Ronan: It's more like a bet for you.
Caius: Bring it on, keep her out of this.
Ronan: Yeah, I've heard that you think that Alora is your childhood sweetheart, what makes you so sure?
Caius: If you've got time to stick your nose into other people's business then better take care of it before I break it.
Ronan: Chill out, I ain't looking for trouble, just make sure to treat Alora like everyone else for this week.
Caius: What if I don't agree?
Ronan: You have to, unless you want Ms.Claudette to know what you said to your soon-to-be fianće.
Caius: She's not my fianće anymore, but go on please, what did I say to her?
Ronan: Come on, I think I am pretty sure that you know, stop trying to run away from this situation like a fool, like just a week avoiding her, what'll that do?
Caius: That's easy but what might you be planning is what I would like to know.
Ronan: That's my personal business. And it's extra confidential.
Caius: Don't you dare to harm her.
Ronan: Relax, I won't let harm meet her.
Caius: Then I guess I'll accept this challenge and you have to do your part too.
Ronan: Yeah, I won't let anyone know so try not to be wary.
Caius: You aren't going without a fight?
Ronan: Nah, we will get going now.
(Sure enough, they took their leave, Caius accepted this challenge only cause he didn't want to make his foster mom upset like she's his saviour and Caius should listen to her except for marriage...he likes Alora, his childhood sweetheart whom he's been searching for but this Alora looks different...very different...they don't look alike, the aura's not the same cheerful mode but they act the same...but that's it, how could he be sure? A week wouldn't do anything and she'll accept my apology later anyways...but he was mistaken..this week's boutta be out of the gutter. Alora tried to talk to Caius who would leave when he even took sight of her, Alora grew sick of everyone ignoring her so she didn't chase after anyone, they revealed themselves...their true intentions wasn't so pure afterall...Alora just wanted to go back into the old times..where she would live like without a care of the world, into the comforting hands of her mom,"Lysette'...then she remembered how her mom told her to not judge people easily...she didn't but now, people judge her instead...to be a prey in the hunterswas exactly how she felt right now..the reputation of the "white elementalist" got broken for nothing worthwhile, no one's got her back and no one's willing to know her troubles that were like knives stabbing at her back, blood's dripping but no one cares...not even Caius..her childhood friend..)
Hera: Hello there, Alora, I'm back!
Alora: Oh, Hera, welcome back.
Hera: Sorry that I was gone for a long time, it took longer than I anticipated but guess what will happen after this?
Alora: What?
Hera: Something happened? Your mood's gloomy.
Alora: Nothing.
Hera: Why are you covering your face?
Alora: Simply.
Hera: Don't lie! I know someone beat you up, isn't it? And no one's willing to listen to your explanations?
Alora: How did you know?
Hera: It's written all over your face.
Alora: I don't see it?
Hera: I mean your wounds! But are you okay? It's not your fault.
Alora: I am, by the way, what were you telling earlier?
Hera: I forgot..I know this is a bad time for this but it seems that for my final cultivation, I'll need two months to be isolated.
Alora: Oh, that's fine, I can manage, you know that.
Hera: But I am worried.
Alora: Don't be.
Hera: Is it really alright?
Alora: You don't trust me?
Hera: Fine, I'll go!
Alora: Have a great breakthrough!
Hera: I will!
(But who knew that this was the thunder before the rain...)