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Chapter Four: Glimmer

Elwin looked over Jensi with a respectful gleam in his eyes. “You manifested Jensi.” Finally. Jensi thought. Now Sophie would feel left out. He winced. Was he really thinking that? He looked back at Elwin. “So what did I manifest?” Elwin laughed. “Isn’t it obvious? Your a Chronokinetic!”

Jensi gasped. ''A Chronokinetic? Really? '' Elwin smiled. Glad your excited.” There was a knock on the door and Elwin went to answer it. When he came back, the smile was gone form his usually cheerful face. Worried lines emerged. “Your sisters here to see you.”

“AlexJean?” Jensi asked hopefully. “No your other one.” Elwin grumpily joked. ''Wait, but that can’t be right. Elwin was never grumpy.'' Now it was Jensi’s turn to frown. He went to the door. And there was his sister. Now, he grinned. “AlexJean.” Alex smiled. But her voice was sad when she inquired, “So I heard you manifested?”

“That’s right.” She grabbed his arm and pulled him into the hallway. “Are you... a Chronokinetic?” Her grip was rough. He shivered. “Yes... why?” Alex’s grip tightened even more, if that was possible. “Sophie will try to recruit you. And what will you say?” He could feel himself wavering. “What do you want me to say?” She smiled. “No.”

“What? Why Sis?” No? Since when did his favorite sibling say no? His stomach shriveled. ''Since she joined the Neverseen. But would she do that to him?'' Now it was his turn to shove her into the wall. “Do you still work for the Neverseen?” The shock was clear on her face. “No!” She wasn’t lying. He could tell. “Then why say no?” She started crying. “Because I don’t want you to get hurt.”

Jensi laughed. “I’ll never get hurt. Did you just hear what I manifested? Chronokinesis! That is time! I can’t get hurt!” She sniffed. “That’s what you think. But they’ll send you into the rough before you can even try your ability out. Maruca practiced for what? Three days, before she went out to stop the Neverseen. And Keefe almost died!” Jensi stiffened. ''Keefe. His idol. Almost dead.'' Jensi stalked away.

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Sophie found Jensi later and cornered him in the cafeteria. “Why don’t you sit with us today? Sorry about what happened yesterday. That was rude.” She laughed. Her face was so bright. Her laugh, so hopeful. It was all so... fake. “Never!” He spat. “You humiliate me one day, then want to be my bff after I manifest! Get a life Sophie! I admired you once! My sister was right!” He went to sit with Glimmer.

All Sophie could think was, What is that girl up to? But deep in her heart, she knew Jensi was right: