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Chapter one
Act one
I
Dynasty
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Two woman stood at the train platform, the moon was full in the sky, the train finally pulled into the station, the passengers flooded out, both woman stood still until the final passenger was in view.
Soft brown locks, eyes full of wonder, mind racing with nerves and anxiety, they smiled at him, as he walked over with his luggage in hand, “Hello, Jacob, I’m park Sunyoung, this is my colleague, and my friend, Park Jiyeon.” He bowed slightly to both woman.
“We have a car waiting to take us back.” Jiyeon said, as they walked he asked questions which they both happily answered, after their brief call over the phone, Jacob had convinced his parents to enrol him into the Maverick program.
Aimed to explore youngsters potential in the relentless world, and giving them a safe space to learn and grow, into adults, and spectacular people.
They told him that he wasn’t the first person to join, and that others were already living at the institution, he’d attend their local public school. Bayville high, for his education, while learning to control his ‘gift’ in the safety of people who understand what he’s experiencing.
The sleek black car pulled up to the front of the gates, the quad at the front of the institution was massive, with perfectly cut grass, a marble statue of an Angel at the epicentre, with water flowing into it, and spewing into arcs.
“Woah.” He said with his mouth agape, as they entered the entrance, his mouth dropped wider, “you live here? It must cost so much” Sunyoung let out a small chuckle, “I guess it’s a good thing I’m an heiress. Come on we’ll show you to your room.”
As they climbed the open stars at the front, walking down a long corridor, they stopped at a door, pushing it open, they let Jacob walk in first.
“This is my room?” He said looking around, the room was rather spacious, a double bed pressed against the back wall at the centre of the room, with dressers and drawers to store his clothing and other necessities.
Jiyeon chuckled, “of course it is Jacob. You’re in a safe space now, free to be who you truly are.” He placed his suitcase down, “so…” the question lingered on his mind, but jiyeon knew.
“Yes. We’re mutants, just like you.” He let out a breath he didn’t realise he was holding, nodding his head slightly, “we’ll let you get settled in. Breakfast is at seven am, school starts eight”
Jacob looked around the room, a small smile on his lips, his bladder didn’t agree, casing him to rush out of the room.
Slam.
His body made contact with a solid body, he began to tumble over, his body surely about to connect with the hardwood floor, a hand reached out, muscled, with veins sticking out. He obviously worked out.
Jacob was suddenly pulled into a hard chest, a small ‘Oof’ breaching the silence, “careful.” The voice was deep, and smooth like honey, Jacob felt his knees grow weak, he stepped back after he regained his balance. Heart beating frantically in his chest as he took in the sight before him.
Where Jacob’s hair was brown and slightly curled, Sangyeon’s hair was bleach blonde, and parted at his forehead. Styled to perfection, he wore simple bed clothing, a tank top, and a pair of shorts, Jacob had to tear his eyes away from the exposed arms.
“You must be new, I’m Sangyeon” he reached out to shake his hand, “uh… yeah I’m, I’m Jacob” he shook back.
“Welcome to the institute, were you looking for something?” Jacob was shaken out of his thoughts when his bladder reminded him.
“Uh yeah, I’m looking for the bathroom” Sangyeon gave a small chuckle, turning to point down the hallway, “second door on the left.” Jacob nodded and briskly walked past the other.
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Breakfast was served at seven, Jacob stumbled through the double doors into the dining room, the massive oak table, was littered with all sorts of assortments.
“Ah, Jacob, i hope you slept well.” Sunyoung sat at the head of the table, a steaming cup of coffee in her perfectly manicured hands, more people were walking in behind him. First was a blonde male, obviously older than himself.
“Kibum, this is our new ward, Jacob, this is Kim Kibum, he’s an instructor, and our very own cook” Kibum placed the silver platter with pancakes onto the table.
“Hello Jacob, it’s lovely to meet you” he said smiling warmly at the other, Jacob took in his appearance fully, everything seemed normal, until you took in the massive white wings.
“Kibum’s mutation means he can fly” another voice said from beyond, Jiyeon walked to take a seat closest to Sunyoung, “if the wings didn’t give it away” she said smirking playfully.
Kibum in response to the attention fluttered his wings dramatically, his kiss the cook apron fluttered with the small breeze he created, “please, take a seat and eat, there’s plenty more where that came from.” He said before leaving out the door again.
He was five minutes into breakfast when two bodies walked through the doors, the first one he recognised from the night before, although Sangyeon’s defined arms were now hidden behind a layer of clothing and his varsity jacket.
The second boy he hadn’t encountered yet, her black hair, which was styled into droopy bangs, almost covering his eyes fully, and a full black outfit, definitely inspired by the 90’s goth trend.
Sangyeon took a seat beside Jacob, smiling
Sweetly at the boy before placing food onto his plate, “why do you wear those gloves?” He asked curiously. Jacob blinked.
His hands were covered by thick leather gloves, and his sleeves were pulled down fully, to not expose any skin. “Oh.” He said softly, “it’s to make sure I don’t hurt anyone.” He said sadly.
“Hurt anyone?” Sangyeon repeated, tilting his head, “my mutation is…” he started before looking over to Sunyoung who gave him a small nod, approval.
“When I touch people, skin to skin, it hurts them. I take their memories, and their strength. It doesn’t feel good for either of us.” He said playing with the food on his plate slightly.
“Oh.” Sangyeon had replied, not really expecting that answer, before the air could get awkward Jiyeon spoke, “Sangyeon, I was wondering if you’d drive Jacob and Hyunjoon to school?”
“I’ll make my own way.” The first time he spoke since he sat down, Jacob looked over to see Hyunjoon playing with his food as well.
“Then just Jacob?” Jiyeon asked again.
“Sure, it’s your first day right?”
Jacob nodded.
Sangyeon gave him a heartwarming smile, “don’t worry, you’ll love Bayville high.”
“Training starts after school, so make sure you’re here at a reasonable time.” Sunyoung said before standing up, her coffee cup now empty.
“If you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some work to a trend to” her high heeled shoes clicked across the floor, as her footsteps drew further away.
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The first day at a new school was always hard, after Sangyeon dropped them off in his red Ford Mustang convertible, they made their way into the main entrance. Before they could get much further Sangyeon was ambushed.
“You’re here!” A voice sing-songed happily, her perfectly manicured hand wrapped itself around Sangyeon’s arm, gripping at his bicep as she pulled herself closer.
Sangyeon smiled down at her, they were obviously close. Jacob felt a familiar tightness rupture in his chest, they began walking away slightly because of her, before they got too far Sangyeon turned around.
“Good luck on your first day yeah? Find me if you need anything.” He waved slightly before they disappeared into the swarm of bodies.
Jacob took a look at his paper schedule, seeing that his first class was chemistry, but unsure of where to go he began to stumble forward.
“New here?” A voice asked, Jacob turned to it, a boy, light brown hair, who was leaning against the row of green lockers, his jeans were tore up at the knees, exposing his milky smooth flesh, and his leather jacket made him stand out.
“Y-yeah, I just started today.” The boy looked down at the schedule, “ah, chemistry, with Mr oh, second floor.” He said pointing to the staircase. “Ah, thank you…” Jacob began to thank the stranger but realised he didn’t know the others name.
“Jaehyun.”
“Jaehyun.” Jacob repeated smiling, before walking off.
“Who was that?” A red haired boy had approached Jaehyun, he wore a similar leather jacket, but his jeans weren’t ripped. He also chewed bubblegum, popping it obnoxiously loud.
“New kid” he replied smirking slightly.
The red head eyed Jaehyun curiously, “and what?”
“He came with Sangyeon.”
“Oh.”
Both of them shared a knowing look, before the red head laughed, “this’ll be interesting.” He said.
“Mr Lee, mr Kim. Class has started, you don’t want to be late.” The voice boomed loudly, a older woman, clad in a suit jacket with a matching skirt, and six inch heels, her hair was long and blonde, styled to perfection. Her eyes held secrets that not even the most cunning of people could know.
“Yes principle Jihyun.” They both answered out of fear, before rushing off, she stood watching them, before her lips twitched slightly.
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The end of the school day was rather fast, Jacob had survived, the first day at least. He was getting ready to leave before he was stopped by Sangyeon, “hey, there’s a practice game for the schools football team, if you want to wait around until it’s over I can drive you home?”
His hair was a little sweaty, blonde bangs clinging to his glistening forehead, Jacob’s mouth parted in a ‘o’ shape before nodding.
The bleachers were rather cold, but he wasn’t alone, a few girls and boys sat scattered around, looking down at the pitch, as the schools football team were warming up, Jacob noticed Sangyeon was looking for someone.
His hand shot up and waved, Jacob felt heat rise in his cheeks, his hand raised slowly to wave back, but sitting directly under him was the same girl from before, she put her hand up high, waving back before giggling to her two friends sat on each side of her.
Jacob put his hand back down into his lap.
The game was pretty even for most of the time, with perfect defending and offensive plays on each side, Jacob didn’t know much about Football, he played basketball instead.
But from what little knowledge he had, he knew Sangyeon was good, great even. His frame was so strong and sturdy, able to bash people from his path to get touchdowns, the massive Football uniform, and the stuffed shoulder pads made him look all that more imposing.
His bladder was acting up again, leaving his bag on the bleachers Jacob stood, and began to make his way to the nearest toilet, unaware of the eyes watching him.
He did his business fast, washed his hand before heading to the door, his hand reached for the handle, but the door was pushed open from the other side.
Jacob stepped back, and in stepped The two boys from before, Jaehyun & Sunwoo. “ oh hey there newbie.” Jaehyun said smirking slightly.
Jacob nodded slightly, attempting to move around to leave, Jaehyun placed a hand on his chest, preventing his escape. “You live with Sangyeon right?”
“Yeah?”
“And all the other little freaks?” Sunwoo laughed, Jacob felt his blood go cold, ‘they knew?’ Jacob attempted to move again but Jaehyun pushed with more force, “uh uh, I didn’t say you could leave yet.”
“What do you want?”
“Hmm, I’m not sure, I don’t really like Sangyeon, feel like if I hurt his new roomie it’ll piss him off” Jaehyun laughed, Sunwoo flicked a silver lighter from his pocket, the flame sparking to life.
“Look whatever your problem is with sa-“
The palm of Jaehyun’s hand, which was placed on Jacobs chest began to glow, before Jacob could react he felt like he’d been punched, his body flew across the room, connecting with the wall and the floor in dramatic fashion.
A perfect hole cut out of his T-shirt, from where Jaehyun’s Palm was, “oh did I forget to mention, you’re not the only special one.”
Sunwoo put his hand over the flame, it’s as if it had a Will of its own, growing larger and larger, spreading around his hand.
Jacob struggled to get up, his hand on his chest, it stung, more than anything He felt before, Sunwoo controlled the fire, moulding it into a shape of his desire, a flaming bird, that was burning with fury.
“This may hurt a little.” He said smirking. With his hand pointed out. The door burst open, and In charged Sangyeon, “what the hell do you think you’re doing.”
He was angry, and from the looks of it, he ran from the pitch.
Jaehyun laughed, “oh you decided to join us. How nice.” Sunwoo and Jaehyun moved deeper into the rest room, as Sangyeon imposed on them.
“We were just introducing ourself to your little buddy.” Sunwoo snickered, “yeah? Then why is your little pet out.”
“Dramatic effect?”
“Enough of it.” He said clenching his fist.
“Or what.” Sunwoo challenged, Sangyeon reached into a part of himself, his eyes shimmering with fluorescent colour.
“Oh. We’re doing this here?” Jaehyun questioned with a smirk, before holding out his hand, a cluster of small plasmoid spheres appeared, the bird that Sunwoo conjured grew in size and intensity.
Jacob faltered for a moment, dread washing over him in waves, looking at the two on one, he acted, he tore off his glove, exposing his hand, he acted too fast for anyone to register in time.
Bare skin on bare skin, Jacob placed his hand on Sunwoo’s cheek, the other immediately stiffened, his body going taught, veins protruding from all over, flashes of memory entered Jacobs mind.
That of a burning building, the screams of terror as people were burnt alive, Sunwoo who looked on with glee in his eyes, a lighter; the same one in his hand. Clenched tightly in his fist.
Jacob pulled back, Sunwoo’s body immediately dropped, he was out cold, the fiery raptor fizzled out without Sunwoo maintaining it’s form, Jaehyun looked on in shock, before turning to attack Jacob.
“Get down close your eyes!” Sangyeon yelled, immediately listening Jacob dropped to the floor, eyes clenched tight, even so, he saw the bright burst from behind his eyes.
The colour in Sangyeon’s eyes spread to his entire body, before bursting forth, projected at Jaehyun, with a yell of pain Jaehyun was tossed across the room, the light burst forth, leaking from the space under the door, and the open window.
The small rest room lighting up light a Christmas tree for a few seconds. When Jacob opened his eyes, everything was back to normal, Jaehyun was screaming in pain, clutching his eyes, and Sunwoo was out cold.
“Come on. We gotta go.” Sangyeon gripped at Jacob, pulling him out of the rest room.
This was shaping up to be a different school year.