Inside, I saw a long metallic counter, in a L shape. There was also a large sink, twice the size of a standard one, with a gleaming faucet. Three large refrigerators, with a pull out drawer at the bottom, resided in the corner. A large shelf contained a variety of spices and other bottled edibles. This was a fuckin’ master …

Second Day “Damn it, I’m still here,” I murmured, still present in this twisted reality. Felicity still slept, muttering incoherent words. I wondered how long this would drag on. A sudden realization hit me. What if I were condemned here for the rest of my life as punishment for failing as a hero? “Morning Yuki. Man, my head kinda hurts,” …

“Yuki, I finally caught up with you. Feeling better yet?” Zhuyu suddenly appeared behind me. “Son of a-, what are you still doing here?” I exclaimed. “Waiting for you,” Zhuyu answered. “Oh, I see. Let’s go then,” I said. We walked to the train station and I paid closer attention to all the stops. I really hoped my time in …

“Yuki, wake up! We’re going to be late,” someone called out. I opened my eyes and saw Zhuyu. What the f***? The last thing I recalled was Mirei and her accomplices knocking everyone out, including me. “Yuki, let’s go. We don’t have all day,” he urged. “Zhuyu, what’s going on?” I inquired. “Did I do something wrong? Yuki, I’m sorry …

Mirei sensed the arrival of someone. Her allies noticed too, shifting their attention away from the heroes. The orange-haired woman walked through the facility entrance door, clapping with excitement. “An excellent execution. You all get a passing grade. Be proud of how far you have come,” the woman complimented, walking toward Tess. “It’s you,” the Gatekeeper said, coughing out blood. …

Did Kuan press a wrong button? I heard shouts of pain and knew something was wrong. I conjured a flame in my hand just as the lights turned on again. Four people, wearing masks , stood over Bartholomew and Ichaival. Tess fought a woman with a butterfly mask, struggling against her opponent. “What the hell is going on?” I exclaimed. …

Bartholomew dashed at Ichaival, delivering an uppercut with his steel studded knuckles. Ichaival evaded, sliding down to strike at his knees. Bartholomew leaped over his opponent, landing behind the false archer. He swung his fist, striking a wall of knives instead of Ichaival, falling downward. The false archer was going all out. Ichaival manifested two portals, sandwiching the feline hero …

Thursday Spring Break 2016 Day 4 “I apologize for the change in plans, Tomo. Jin was called in for a shift so I changed the exhibition match date,” Tess said as we walked up to the battlefield. “It works out since my body’s still healing. Should I be worried I still feel aches?” I shook my head, swiping my card …

“Something’s lacking,” Lilith commented, watching Xi block Bartholomew’s attacks. “The underlying mechanism for her defensive fields and barriers requires knowledge she lacks at the moment,” Tess stated, appearing next to the leader. “How-, wait, Champ and Natalia were outside!” she exclaimed, staring at the Gatekeeper. “Oh, they allowed me entry without any resistance,” Tess responded. “You can’t just…. what do …

We walked up the front steps. Manami’s parents joined us too. Including Ichizen’s sister, a total of ten people would be in the house. “Welcome, welcome, please come inside. She’s still upstairs getting her things in order so you’ll have to wait a few minutes. Manami, I’m glad you could make it. Everyone, please make yourselves at home,” Ichizen’s mother …