Keira's POV.26Please respect copyright.PENANAoC6j1LgZPQ
I can't believe my ears right now, I can't stay? "why?" I asked a hurt expression on my face "because, like I said earlier, non-arites aren't allowed on camp, ordinary humans are banned" the guy among them spoke and I couldn't help but feel somehow when he mentioned the word ordinary. I looked at Kyle, and realized that for the first time, his weirdness gave him the upper hand, and the one thing that I want real bad I might not be able to get because I'm not... weird. "can't we make an exception? I mean she's one of us and knows even more about this arite concept than we do" Jaz chipped in for me "we? the decision of the council is non of your business, we choose who..." the guy started but was cut off rudely by Jaz who seems to have something against him "oh shut up, I wasn't talking to you" Burn, I thought silently, knowing better than to say it aloud.
"I'm afraid it is against the rules Jaz" the old man said calmly, and I looked at dad looking like I was going to cry when Kyle spoke up "well, if she doesn't stay, I'm not staying, we stick together always" I smiled knowing I would have done the same "Kyle you have to reconsider, an arite that is not on camp is in danger, your request for her to stay is ridiculous" the woman spoke this time "as ridiculous as it may seem, we are standing on it, and just so you know, if they don't stay I'm going to leave to" Jaz said with the usual air she had around her when she is being stubborn. "this is outrageous" the guy muttered turning to the woman who had a conflicted expression on her face "fine, we'll determine the next step to take when the boy takes the test" the old man said.
"what test?" Kyle asked looking at Jaz and she shrugged "it's no biggie, and if all goes well the tester won't turn hot and you won't be diagnosed as bringer of chaos" she mumbled the last one under her breath that I started to wonder if maybe something went wrong with her testing. "Marlene, bring the tester" the woman called out and the next minute a fragile looking lady scurried over holding something that looked like a thermometer which she handed to the woman. She collected it then stretched it to Kyle who hesitated a little before collecting it, then looking at it carefully like it's a ticking bomb "place your thumb on the green spot for a few seconds" she instructed and Kyle did just that.
Jasmine's POV.
The atmosphere in the room was tense when Kyle placed thumb on the green spot and removed it when it turned red. Then it suddenly turned cold and he dropped it shaking his hands, then he knelt down and picked it up gently before handing it over to Rosa. She collected it and examined for few seconds before looking up slowly, a slight smile playing on her lips "the results says Kyle here is an airinger" she said and I thought I saw a look of relief cross Chen's face. "meaning?" I and Kyle spoke at the same time then exchanged a brief glance "meaning bringer of peace" Carl said and I suddenly felt bad, in fact, I felt down casted. I don't want to sound like a bad person but I'd kind of hoped that if Kyle's result was as bad as mine, I'd have someone to share my grief with, but no, it had to be good.
"so, does this airinger thing come with... powers?" he asked and I rolled my eyes, typical Kyle "yes, it comes with certain abilities that we can help you develop and harness on camp" Chen replied. After a second of silence... "so, what's the conclusion of the council?" I asked "concerning what?" Carl interjected and I raised an eyebrow, do I really have to spell it out? "um" Rosa cleared her throat and I think she got the message "so, I think what's left now is to make a unanimous decision as to if the girl stays or not" Carl said turning to Chen and Rosa. "well, if you insist..." Chen started then continued after a second of hesitation "I guess she can stay then".
"yes!" Keira exclaimed pumping her fists in the air "but, if you attend this camp, you're still going to continue school right?" Rachael asked and simultaneously the three of us exchanged glances "um, of course mom" Kyle always being the first to raise the flag of deceit lied through his teeth. Carl raised an eyebrow and I could swear he was about to spoil it, I gave him a looked and he scowled apparently getting the message.
"so, with that conclusion, I guess what's left is, uh perhaps registration?" Henry spoke for the first time in an unsure voice "there will be no need sir, registration does not require any special process, except the putting down of the names of the children" Chen answered "and what about the bill, or fee or something?" He continued. The three of them had confused looks on their faces as if Henry asked a strange question "there's no payment required sir, the UAF takes care of all the needs of it's members" Rosa replied, her voice barely above a whisper "UAF?" Rachel asked and I replied swiftly "United Arites Family" "oh" she muttered.
"so it's free?" Henry asked and I could tell from the way his face concocted that he isn't used to anything being free "yes sir" Chen replied and got another "oh" from Rachael. "so are we going to go get our bags and return?" Keira asked now a bit relaxed "that won't be necessary, everything would be provided for" Carl replied avoiding her eyes "then what are we going to wear?" Kyle frowned obviously disliking the idea "your outfits and training wears like I said, will be provided for" Carl said a bit of annoyance evident in his tone "no" Keira said then continued "what about my deodorants, skin care products, clothes, books, I'm not even done with the millennium trilogy" she muttered the last one under her breath "and I haven't even opened the game Keira got for me, also, I'm not with my laptop" Kyle buttressed and Chen replied exasperated "fine, you can go back home and bring your things".
"great" Keira muttered "so, I guess we'll be expecting them tomorrow then?" Chen asked "yes, tomorrow" Rachael replied picking up her bag as a sign that they are about to leave "see you tomorrow then" Chen said bowing slightly to Henry and Rachael then walking away, with his hands folded behind his back. Rosa followed, which left Carl standing awkwardly, he started to leave but then stopped abruptly, turning back to say "um Jaz, can I have a word with you?" I raised an eyebrow before nodding then turned to whisper to Keira "Keira can you please help me..." "bring your bag when I'm coming?" she finished and I smiled.
"I gat you" she winked at me "thanks" I whispered "okay, then bye" I said hurrying up to catch up to Carl "byeeee" she called after me.
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