In his hands Mr.
Saunders holds a small duffle bag with of all things a bright pink ribbon bow
on top. Offering it to Jack he explains, “This is your survival bag. In it you
will find all the things that you need for the next week and a half while you
wait to go. There are some candies and other fun things inside but there is
also the student manual, non-flammable school brand clothes, a powerdampener,
and suppressant pills.” Going over each item Jack is given explicit
instructions for each item.
Opening
the bag Mr. Saunders starts to explain everything’s purpose. Holding up a small
prescription bottle that has some blue pills rolling around inside, he starts: “These pills here will help your powers
remain under control. You won’t have to worry about a flare up. Just take 2 a
day when you wake up and you will be fine.” Next he holds up a small octagonal gadget,
it’s obsidian shell glinting with the dying light of the sunset. “This little
object is a power dampener….. it has many functions that will come in handy.
You can clip it to a belt loop on your pants or keep it in your pocket. This
will do exactly as it says, you’re powers will be kept in a weakened state. It emits
a field about 20 feet wide so not only you but others are affected. Not
everyone with our gifts is a good person….it also helps us track your location
should we need to find you.”
“The
clothes are pretty light and comfy so you can just wear them or keep them under
your clothes. When I was a student the clothes were neon orange, but I
convinced them to change it to a navy blue, you’re welcome.” He says with a
cocky smile.
Lastly he pulls out a
thick book. “This is the manual. You will learn all of the school rules and
traditions if you read it. Or you can ignore it and learn the hard way. I
suggest a little of both it makes for good fun. Mostly on the behalf of the
teachers and I but, some for you too. Now just wear the dampener take the pills
and thumb through the manual and you will be fine. I will see you in a short
while.”
With
that Mr. Saunders hops into his car. Watching the odd man go in Jack is surprised
to find he is no longer nervous. The future seems to be better than what he
feared. He heads back to the house careful to keep the dampener and the pills
hidden at the bottom. After a quick recap with his parents he heads up the
stairs toward his room.
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