Like Teacher, Like Student (Volume 5 Chapter 13)

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"I... must... hurry!"

Running through the streets of Mistral, boosting my speed with Semblance, I could feel the uneasiness in the air with every step I took.

Something was amiss. I needed to get to Haven Academy.

It didn't help that this morning, I was awoken by Selene once again.

She showed me another vision. Another truth.

And it showed the kid and his group... facing off against that Cinder person and her group.

Then... she showed Apollo fighting a mysterious figure.

And... he was losing. He was being beaten down hard.

...

Then... his scream.

...

...

"I can't let that happen! I can't let history repeat itself!"

Running as fast as I could pass the streets, turning and swerving past the citizens, I could hear the people's confusion and frustration as I dashed past them.

My speed is a natural talent. It is a blessing from the gods. It is my instrument.

Yet... each time... I was always too late.

First, Selene. Then, Apollo.

Then...

...

"No! I... I won't let it happen again!"

Minutes felt like hours. But eventually, I arrived at Haven Academy's entrance.

"No security still... damn it Leo, what are you doing...?"

Running through the campus, I eventually made it to the atrium, the place where Leo sets his headquarters...

 I was shocked to find a huge army of White Fang members in my way.

But, I couldn't stop. I need to get to the atrium.

Breathing in, I unsheathe my sword...

Then, I ran straight through the army, eyes set on the atrium.

And... as I break through the lines of the White Fang...

I see it.

Apollo Jr... on the ground... pinned down by the mysterious figure...

A purple blade above his neck.

...

Instincts took over.

I had no control over my body, but when I came to...

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