[URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbvRPqtop-c][COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]J O N A S   L E H R E R:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][INDENT][sup][color=silver]6:32 PM, Friday Evening | [i]Orlaith Valley Trail and Park[/i][/color][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT][B][color=blue]"Then let me ask, who exactly are you? Are you a part of a group that..."[/color][/B] Evander paused,
 his eyes looking down as he tried to find the right words. [B][color=blue]"...protect Hyperhumans from these Draoi?"[/color][/B] Before Jonas could rightfully answer, Brynn's voice echoed through the meadow as the small girl made herself known.

[B][color=gray]“Exactly. What’s in all of this for you?”[/color][/B] The girl asked as her eyes made contact with Jonas' own. [B][color=gray]“Surely you have some better reason than simply being a part of some humanitarian organization? Because frankly, I have a hard time believing that you’re just some do-gooder, so what do you get out of all of this?”[/color][/B]

[b][color=FFFF00]"Protection. It's protection, isn't it? You can't force him to leave the city by yourself, especially when he's backed up by those beasts - so you gather us, train us, make us stronger, more in control of our abilities, and then we help defend you as a byproduct of defending ourselves."[/color][/B] Belle was the next to speak, issuing her own conclusion as the bright girl made use of the facts laid out before her. She paused for a second, before looking directly at Jonas. [B][color=FFFF00]"But that can't just be it, that's too simple. There wouldn't be such a...[i]charade[/i], otherwise. It's got to be bigger than that - this... 'Draoi' has a practical army. We're caught up in something bigger than all of us, aren't we? Wrong time, wrong place? What [i]exactly[/i] do you plan on preparing us for, Mr Lehrer?"[/color][/B]

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"Inquisitive lot aren't you all?"[/b][/color] Jonas stated as he looked at the group. [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"I had forgotten how cynical the world had become in the wake of the technological revolution. The ease of access you all have to information is something many of my colleagues would have been greatly envious of back in my youth. It would have saved many more lives as well."[/b][/color] Take a couple steps to pace, Jonas cleared his throat. [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"I'm afraid Mr. Dario, the group I work for has no interest in protecting Hyperhumans. In fact many are sure you're all just puppets of the Draoi and would no sooner bat an eye lash than they would behead you."[/b][/color] A small smirk crossed Jonas' usually stoic face. [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"However it that that kind of medieval thinking that has led to nearly every Venari being wiped out."[/b][/color] 

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"So I came to Crestwood Hollow to try something new." Jonas stated. "I wanted to make a new breed of Venari, use your natural strength and our training to create a better Venari."[/B][/COLOR] Stopping, Jonas looked back at the group. [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"Although, I suppose I should explain what exactly the Venari are.[/B][/COLOR]" He cleared his throat for a second before launching into another history lesson. 

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"While most of our order's history was lost during the Dark Ages, what we do now is that we are protectors of our realm. For as long as history can recall, the Venari have been charged with protecting Earth from any magical threats that have trespassed into our realm. The Draoi have been the longest running thorn in our side and we have allied ourselves with the Templars, the Spanish Inquisition and even the Salem Witch Hunters in numerous efforts to hunt down and rid the world of the Draoi. However our efforts don't stop there, we hunt down creatures that history has regarded as legendary or mythical. We are true masters of cryptozoology and trust me, there's a lot more out there than just werewolves."[/B][/COLOR]

Jonas paused, a small smirk dancing in the corners of his mouth. [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"And yes, for those of you who are still at a loss of memory, werewolves were at the dance and Miss Carlyle isn't completely insane."[/B][/COLOR] Rubbing his temples, Jonas turned to the group as he made his final plead. 

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][B]"So yes, I do have my own agenda, I want to re-invent the order that trained me. But I also want to ensure the protection of each and everyone of you. If at the end of the day when the Draoi is done, when that day comes if you want nothing to do with me or the Venari, I will understand. However I do ask that until that point you allow me to train and defend you, only together can we defeat this Draoi and keep your homes and families safe."[/B][/COLOR][/INDENT][/INDENT]
[URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZiNtbgm9oM][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3][color=steelblue]S E B A S T I A N   S C O T T:[/color][/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][sup][COLOR=SILVER]6:39 PM, Friday Evening | Orlaith Valley Trail and Park[/COLOR][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT]As Jonas finally finished speaking, Sebastian found himself freed as he stumbled forward. While his anger was still festering beneath his skin it had somewhat ebbed during his 'time out'.

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"I'm going to need some time to think about this."[/B][/COLOR] Sebastian muttered. "I rather liked my life before you came along anyways." He added before turning and heading back to the campsite. It was true, life had gotten weird since he had picked up his school schedule and saw the 'Social Conscience' class staring back at him. Sebastian had always had a gut feeling something was wrong with a class that hand picked its students and yet here they were now with a man who could potentially kill them and get away with it. But if his words were true, wasn't the alternative of having their souls sucked out worse?

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"Rock, meet hard place."[/B][/COLOR] Sebastian muttered as he stumbled into his tent and rolled onto his back, staring up into the pitched 'ceiling'.
And while events of the dance had come to light, Sebastian still didn't have his memories back. Could the werewolves have something to do with his sudden mood swings and cravings he had been experiencing. Anger issues ran in his blood line but his father's issues were always fueled by alcohol, not their shared powers. Something was inside Sebastian's chest trying to claw it's way out, and it was always worse at night. Perhaps Winter would be able to shed some light on Sebastian's lost memories, it seemed she was the only one to remember and Belle somehow started to remember after spending time with Winter. But then again, Sebastian had spent the last couple weeks with Winter and nothing had happened. 

Oh and to make matters worse, he was now thinking about Brynn. Cute girl, sassy and sharp. Yep, he was definitely thinking about Brynn when he was supposed to be dating Winter.

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B][I]Fuck.[/I][/B][/COLOR]
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The rest of the weekend seemed to drag by as the students were equally weary of each other as they were of Jonas. Aiden in particular was no where to be seen except during meal times and Saturday evening for bed. Sebastian tried to spend time with Winter, but no matter how hard he tried, he just didn't enjoy it the same as he previously had. His newfound infatuation for Brynn seemed to paint everything Winter did as less interesting than Brynn. Guilt twinged in his stomach as Sebastian tried to rough it out, normal guys had friends they could talk to, assholes would just cheat but Sebastian wasn't his father and he wasn't normal so he was alone on this issue.

After lunch on Sunday, the group packed up their campsite. Never before had Sebastian been so happy his powers were outed as he zipped back and forth across the campsite, rapidly packing up the group's gear at blinding speeds before they all piled into the van. As much as Sebastian would have loved to run home, it was best for appearances that he rode with the others. Though how they'd explain Rita's disappearance was a whole other matter. 

The van ride was quiet as Jonas drove the group back to the school. Sitting with a window open, Sebastian hung his head slightly out the window as he allowed the wind to blow through his hair while he stared up at the school. The revelations of the weekend were still sinking in and he had to admit with the way both his home and school life had gone, running away seemed pretty tempting. But Jonas' offer was also enticing, there had to be definite benefits to becoming a Venturi or whatever Jonas had called himself. Feeling the brakes come on as the van pulled into the school parking lot, Sebastian looked around as flashes of red and blue suddenly caught his attention. Emergency services were at the school as an ambulance sat with its back open while the police rounded the corner escorting Elroy between them.

As Jonas opened the door to exit the van, Elroy suddenly raised a hand, a single accusatory finger extended towards Jonas as the police rushed forward. The next few minutes were a blur even for Sebastian as Jonas was taken into custody and Sebastian himself was hauled off by a paramedic and looked over for signs of abuse, sexual trauma and whatever else they could think of to pin on Jonas.

Hours of questioning only added to the exhausting weekend and without contact with his classmates to get their story straight, he had no idea who spilled what. Finally released, Sebastian wandered the streets, eventually finding himself at Rita's old apartment. It was empty of course, even George didn't appear to be living here anymore. Crashing on the abandoned mattress, Sebastian closed his eyes and allowed sleep to take him.[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[hr][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuxPLgL6JVs][CENTER][B][H2][COLOR=SLATEGRAY]E P I S O D E   III:[/COLOR][/H2][/B][COLOR=SILVER]T H E   C H O I C E[/COLOR][/CENTER][hr][INDENT][sup][color=silver]7:11 AM, Monday, September 26[sup]th[/sup] | [i]Rita's Old Apartment[/i][/color][/sup][/INDENT][/URL]
[INDENT][INDENT]Monday morning had come far too fast for Sebastian Scott, as the sunlight shone through the window. With no blinds or curtains to restrict it's overly bright beams, Sebastian was woken up far too soon for his own likely. Walking into the run down washroom,
 he ran the cold water before splashing it on his face and slicking his tousled hair back. 

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"At some point, I'm going to need to find a comb."[/b][/color] Sebastian muttered into the dusty mirror as he made his way outside. His clothes reeked of campfire, sweat and whatever else had been in those woods. In fact, he noted, a shower would probably do a world of good for his current odor situation. Leaving Rita's apartment, Sebastian headed towards Caspian's Diner to start his morning off with at least one thing good before heading to the school. He could probably skip today and no one would think anything lesser of him, that being a challenge most days for his classmates but today being the exception. With Jonas in custody, even the guidance office would let the Social Conscience Students off the hook if they cried out that Jojo had touched their 'Danger Zones'. Hell, half the class believed Jonas and Winter had been shagging out back for the last couple weeks, Sebastian included up until this weekend. But curiosity had definitely taken the front seat in Sebastian's mind and he had to admit, he wanted to see how magical Jonas was. Could he make a kidnapping charge disappear? Perhaps he pulled a 'Jedi Mind Trick' on the police department.

Dipping inside a laundry mat, Sebastian quickly eyeballed the various machines before spotting several clothes that fit his body and style.
 Swapping them out for his current clothes, Sebastian found himself outback fully changed, except for one article of clothing.

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"Welp,"[/B][/COLOR] He muttered before dropping a pair of boxers to the ground. [COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"I best hope these jeans don't chafe."[/B][/COLOR] Resuming his venture to Caspian's, Sebastian swiped a twenty out of a pocket before entering the restaurant, his arrival signaled by the ringing of a bell.

[B]"Sebastian! Favourite customer."[/B] Dimitri's voice yelled out as Sebastian entered. [B]"Can I get your new regular."[/B]

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"Oh yes please."[/B][/COLOR] Sebastian eagerly answered as his stomach growled in reply. 
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The school's locker rooms didn't have the best showers but at least they were free. Smelling like stolen body spray on the other hand,
 it was a win lose at best. At least he smelled better than he had earlier that day but still now he smelled like a jock so, not the best outcome.

The rest of the morning went by fairly quickly, Sebastian noted that the majority of his classmates from Social Conscience had actually come to school today, which definitely was a surprise. Then again if he didn't take the opportunity to skip, why would they? Eventually the time for Social Conscience drew close and as the bell rang to signal the time to change classes, Sebastian found fear seeping into his chest. What if Jonas had been lying and was responsible for everything? This Draoi had really only been seen by Winter right? He didn't have his memories, Jonas could easily be a Hyperhuman criminal of some kind. Making his way up the stairs, Sebastian nodded to each of his classmates as they slowly grouped together outside the door to their classroom. Each of them staring at the door in uncertainty before Sebastian reached for the door knob.

[COLOR=STEELBLUE][B]"Here goes nothing."[/B][/COLOR][/INDENT][/INDENT]