《Curse of Change (Hiatus)》Chapter 5 Part 1 - School?
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If anyone looked upon this scene after witnessing the earlier events, they would be overcome with 1 emotion: confusion.
(Blitz) HOW DID IT COME TO THIS?!?!
(Johnny) It's fine, isn't it? After all, this "school" things sounds interesting!
(Blitz) That's not it! I am asking WHY ARE YOU CONTROLLING THE MY BODY WITHOUT PERMISSION!?
(Johnny) Heh, that just means that my desire is stronger than yours. *smirk*
(Blitz) WIPE THAT SMILE OFF OUR FACE!!!
(Nicole) When he talks to himself like that it's kinda creepy...
For those who are confused as to what is happening, it is just that Johnny is sitting in a government helicopter with the female pilot from before. You see, right before he was gonna use hypnosis on her, she informed Johnny of her purpose: the government wanted to bring him to a school! Johnny decided that this "school" thing sounded interesting and agreed to the offer without a second thought. Naturally, Blitz was furious, but the result is as what was mentioned earlier. By the way, the female pilot is named Nicole.
(Nicole) Anyway, let me explain for about the school you will be attending.
(Johnny) Okay!!
(Blitz)
(Nicole) You see, school is where you go to receive education about various things such as math, history, etc. However, the school you are going to is slightly different; while we have all of the typical subjects, we also teach people like you how to control your powers.
(Johnny) 'Scuze me, but what do you mean by "powers"? Can't anyone use them?
(Nicole) No, very few people can use powers like yours. We call these powers Extra Sensory Perception, ESP for short. These powers allow one to do things beyond that of a normal human's capabilities. Anyway, the school you are going to contains many people like you and-
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(Johnny) Are we allowed to fight there? What is the normal age for the people there? Are there girls? How strong am I compared to them?
(Nicole) Calm down! You are not allowed to fight without permission unless both parties agree to it. The ages vary, generally ranging from 10 to 20, but there are exceptions, Yes, there are girls and as for the last question...
(Johnny) What? Am I weak?
(Nicole)
(Johnny) I see, so I am that strong huh!?
(Nicole) DON'T READ MY MIND WITHOUT PERMISSION!!
(Johnny) Heheh...
(Blitz)
The helicopter finally lands on a large landing pad.
(Nicole) We are here.
*Doors opening*
(Johnny) ...!?
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