Midna-Phobia

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Kaya was about to step out of the locker when she heard Bryant shout and quickly stepped back, watching as bolts of electricity coursed past her and she heard the other two cry out in pain. Stepping out she looked to them and then back to her friend before she hopped out of the locker and walked back towards him, smiling a little. “Thanks.” She said softly, deciding to walk beside him for safety in case those two decided to retaliate. It wasn’t often, but every now and then when the four of them had issues it would result in a full out fight, usually between Bryant and Cody. “I still don’t think you should do that though. You’re gonna get detention again if someone catches you using your powers in the halls against other students. That and it doesn’t seem to really bother them. They haven’t stopped after three years.” She was also worried that one day he may seriously hurt someone, be it them or himself. “But thanks all the same.” They made their way into the cafeteria without any further incidents; luckily Cody and Ashley didn’t seem in the mood for a proper fight. It was early days, they were testing the water she supposed. Kaya didn’t look forward to the day all four of them were put on separate sides during gym when powers were allowed to be used. She knew she’d be useless to Bryant in a fight. As they lined up for lunch though all thoughts of the other two disappeared from her mind. “Oh look! Pudding!” The girl explained happily as they got into line. Kaya couldn’t help it. Despite her disciplined and structured approach to life she had the biggest weakness for sweet things. Anyone who knew her well knew she’d even drop her alchemy studying for desert.

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My apologies haha. I didn't read the question properly. Yeah Kaya know her father is a super hero and her mother used to be one.

In Enemy Territory

“Oh…” Grace said, some of it making sense to her, some of it losing her a little. The whole mana thing was not a concept she was familiar with, he did a fairly good job explaining it. “I got my powers from my mum.” She piped up quickly. “Elementals run in our family too, though she’s more earth, so we’re still not sure why I ended up with water… we figured it has something to do with natures, that certain elements just work better for certain natures.” However when he mentioned that he could see her blushing Grace gasped slightly, dropping her gaze back to the ground and feeling her cheeks burning even fiercer. The girl was quiet for a few moments when someone else spoke up. “Aww look, isn’t that cute? She’s got a crush on the blind boy!” Gasping again Grace looked up and to the source of the voice. A girl who was a fair bit taller than her with dark brown hair and green eyes. “Look how red she is.” “I… don’t” Grace replied softly, her voice barely auditable. “What was that? You need to speak up, I didn’t hear you?” “I said I don’t…” She said, only a fraction louder, still not enough to be heard very well. Tears were now starting to well up in her eyes on top of it all and she took a few nervous steps away as the other girl advanced on her. She shook her head slightly. “Sorry sweetie still can’t hear you.” It wasn’t entirely clear if her intent was malicious or not, she hadn't said anything outright mean, though she had invited herself into a private conversation. Either way it was making Grace uncomfortable and she began to look around for the quickest exit.

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Kaya also had math first up, though she was in a different class than Bryant. Like most subjects she didn’t hate it, because she found it easy anything that mostly required remembering and reciting facts. It was the more practical subjects she struggled at. She was pretty sure she was going to fail gym again and was glad she’d been able to take more theoretical subjects as electives this year instead of being stuck in art or dance or worse… home ec. Kaya was not proud to admit she’d set a small portion of the building on fire last year. She’d fixed it right up with a bit of alchemy… but they’d been more than happy to put her in a different class after that incident. The morning classes past quickly for her at least and she was contently making her way to the cafeteria when a couple of other students began walking next to her. One boy and one girl whom made her groan internally. “Back for another year Grant?” The girl asked with a smile. Kaya smiled at them and was about to say something when the boy suddenly opened a locker next to her and pushed her inside, closing it behind her. “Oh come on guys really? I thought we were past all this!” She said, crossing her arms. “You’re not going to have lockers to shove people into forever!” She called as they walked off laughing. Pouting slightly Kara pulled a sharpie out of her pocket and quickly drew a transmutation circle on the inside of the locker filling it out accordingly and placing her hands on the metal. Sparks few around her and a blue light illuminated the inside of the locker and the door fell away. It was something shed quickly learnt when those two had started pushing her inside lockers.

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I've usually played it that they don't know, simply because I don't feel like it'd be good parenting to move your family next door to their arch nemesis. They'd obviously know the others parents have powers, and what those powers are... well mine don't know in any case haha.

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Kaya giggled lightly at the story. “I remember watching that.” She said, a small smile now plastered over her face. “I suppose… getting to make mistakes helps you learn and stuff and I wish I had been given more chance in life to make mistakes in learn. But alchemy is a bit different… my father always drilled it into me that you can’t make mistakes with it. Everything has to be exact or you risk a Rebound…” She shuddered slightly. Kaya had only heard of the consequences of Rebounds, never experienced one herself but from what she’d heard it wasn’t something you wanted to experience anyway. Since the alchemical forces being manipulated are not human in origin, but of the world as a whole, the consequences for attempting to bypass the Law of Equivalent Exchange in transmutation are not merely failure and cessation. When too much is attempted out of too little, what occurs is called a Rebound, in which the alchemical forces that are thrown out of balance on either side of the equation fluctuate wildly of their own accord in order to stabilize themselves - taking or giving more than was intended in often unpredictable and catastrophic ways such as accidental mutation, serious injury or death. Suddenly the bell rung, jarring her out of her thoughts and she looked up at Bryant with a smile. “I guess I’ll see you at much hu?” She said, knowing that they did have a few classes together later in the day, but morning classes were more theoretical, meaning they were separated. Power theory, practical and gym she’d managed to convince the school to put them in the same class. Usually you were separated based on your type of power and Kaya had managed to convince the principal that since her powers primarily revolved around elements that she belonged in the elemental group with Bryant.

In Enemy Territory

Grace looked to Kyle in surprise as he changed the topic on her again. However his words made her smile and a blush spread over her cheeks and she glanced down slightly in modesty, glad he couldn’t see the red in her cheeks. “It… it was nothing really. I’ve done things like that tones of times before. I…” She took a small breath and looked up at his face still smiling gently and nodded slightly. “Thank you.” No one had ever really said something like that to her about her powers. Then again there hadn't been much chance to now she thought about it. Maybe he was right. Maybe she needed to stop worrying so much. “But now you’ve got me a little curious. It was something I’ve been wondering for a little bit now, and you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. But I was kind of wondering… what your powers were? And how you can see without really using your eyes like a lot of us have to.” The girl dared to ask. She wouldn’t hold it against him if he didn’t want to tell her, but he just seemed so confident, despite everything. It gave her hope in a way; if he could be so sure of her then maybe she’d be able to be surer of herself too. She had never really thought her powers were anything special, but that was comparing herself to her mother and other supers… maybe her problem had just been that she’d been setting unrealistic goals and expectations of herself. Either way she decided there that she liked this guy, and could see being around him very beneficial for her. Hopefully he didn’t mind if she hung around him.

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Kaya smiled at the statement that he’d only go without her was if she were sick, and tuned to look away from him, blushing slightly. As they arrived at the bus stop she followed him on, sitting beside him as it took off towards school. “I may be able to guilt one out of dad because he’s away so much and has missed so many birthdays… but I don’t think I’d be able to go through with it.” Kaya was pretty sure she couldn’t guilt anyone into doing anything without feeling bad. “As for the bike… I think it’s more an issue of my mum… she’d never let me get on one of those things when school was so close. ‘too dangerous’.” After her accident her mother and father had moved out here to the suburbs and although it doesn’t drastically affect her life Kaya’s mother had always been just that little bit over protective, not wanting her to do things that were unnecessarily risky. In a way she understood it, but it also made her wonder how she’d handle it when she moved out. The bus pulled up to the school not too long after that and the pair disembarked together and Kaya smiled despite herself. “I know it’s not really your thing, but I’m glad to be back.” Kaya said as she made her way inside. “It’s one of the only places we get to use our powers openly.” She shrugged slightly not that she really used her powers all that much; it was still nice to know she didn’t have to hide it. Studying wasn’t overly difficult for her either and she found herself able to remember things she read easily, though the circles and intricate details and strange language of alchemy were always the easiest to memorise. “Now all I need is for alchemy to be a subject on its own and I’d be fine. But I guess power practical is the closest I’m gonna get again this year.”

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Standing around the front of her house for a few minutes as she ate her toast Kaya wondered what to do. If she didn’t hurry she’d be late but she didn’t want to leave Bryant behind if he had waited for her. She finally decided that she could always just go knock and see if he was still at home. If not then she could leave without feeling guilty, though maybe a bit annoyed he hadn't waited for her. Walking up to the house she went to knock on the door when it burst open and the boy came crashing into her, sending them both sprawling onto the ground. “What… Bryant?! Get off me! You’re heavy!” Kaya complained as she pushed at him, squirming out from underneath the boy. Standing up she dusted herself off and retrieved her bag and looked down at him with a soft expression. “Did you forget we had school today too?”The girl said with a small laugh before yawning. “I stayed up all night reading.” She managed to get out. “Come on, we can probably make last bus if we hurry.” She said as she turned and began walking at a fast pace. The school itself wasn’t too far from their houses, but far enough that at this time they’d probably be late. Despite herself Kaya could already feel herself loosing focus, her eyes felt heavy and her body was lethargic, keen for more sleep. She’d probably have to try and get a power nap in during home room. “You know I was beginning to worry you’d gone to school on your own.” Kaya said as they walked. It was nice to know some things never changed. “I seriously think one of us need to get their licence.” Up ahead was the bus stop and the bus was driving down the street towards them, meaning they’d made it just in time.

In Enemy Territory

Feeling something tap on her foot Grace looked up to see Kyle smiling at her and she smiled gently in return. She knew she was too timid, people had often told her but she couldn’t help it. She had always viewed attention as bad; because of the fear her powers may be discovered. However things were different here and she needed to remember that. There were probably other fears she could have in this new environment however she thought that the less thought she gave to them the less they’d bother her. Mr Steele suddenly spoke up again, catching her by surprise. “Alright then, you’ve got about ten minuted before your next class is supposed to start. Stay in the gym, but have some free time.” “Can’t help it.” She whispered back, feeling safe in speaking now that they’d been dismissed. “I mean… what if I don’t hold up against the others?” What if she was labelled the weak link? Smiling despite herself she shrugged slightly. I didn’t really get to practice my powers a lot when I was younger… I guess I’m not that confident in myself.” She shrugged slightly, thinking maybe she had said too much. Grace was aware that she sometimes spoke too much but smiled despite herself. “Sorry,” She shrugged slightly. As before she found herself curious as to how his powers worked, how he saw and things like that but was much too polite to ask. So she instead chose to ask something else since she really didn’t know much about him. “So do you have any siblings?” She paused for a moment but decided not to ask about his parents, since it could sometimes be a sensitive subject for people, especially people like them. “I don’t have any myself, but I kind of always wanted one. It wouldn’t have been as quiet growing up.”