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The next few days at the estate felt strange and slow. Michael moved through the halls like a visitor in his own home, stopping often to ask questions about things that should have been familiar to him. He would simply turn to whoever was closest and ask, “What’s this?” or “When did that happen?” He asked about people, about battles, about arguments he had supposedly won and decisions he had supposedly made. One afternoon, he ran into Mikel Braken near the east wing and asked Barry how come he was now working at the estate. Barry calmly explained everything from the tunnels to Mikel’s little display of bravado to Michael putting him in his place, “He's been well-behaved since…” Michael nodded, “Good to know.” After several medical tests at the estate, long conversations filled with patience, and even hours spent alone in his study, flipping through journals and reports, it became clear that nothing around him was triggering a proper recovery. He tried reading battle summaries, l
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Michael rubbed his forehead as his father’s voice continued through the monitor. “I’ve already contacted Isaac.” Gerald said calmly, “If there’s no improvement in your condition within the next few days, we’ll arrange transport to Aurora City. Their medical division is far better equipped than what you currently have.” Michael frowned slightly, “Transport? I’m not dying, Father.” “No.” Gerald replied firmly, “But you are vulnerable, and vulnerability is something you cannot afford right now.” Michael exhaled slowly. “So I’m a liability?” “You’re my son.” Gerald corrected. “And you’re the cornerstone of this family whether you remember it or not.” Silence hung between them for a moment. “Rest.” Gerald added, “Regain your strength. We’ll handle everything else.” Michael nodded faintly. “Alright.” Gerald’s expression softened just a little, “We’ll speak again soon.” The screen went black. Michael let out a long breath and slowly turned to Adrian. “Adrian… Is it?” Adrian blin
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Michael’s eyes struggled to open. His body felt heavy, like something was pressing him down from the inside. He tossed and turned in the large bed, sheets tangling around his legs. A faint ringing filled his ears, then with a sudden jolt, he shot upright. “I’m late for graduation!” He croaked, his throat tight and dry. The words echoed in the quiet room. He blinked rapidly and looked around, the ceiling was too high, the walls were too elegant and the furniture was far too expensive for a student dorm. “This is my room…” He muttered slowly, “At the estate? Why am I here?” The door opened softly. Celia stepped inside with careful steps, like she was afraid to disturb him. The moment she saw him sitting up, her entire body froze. “M-Michael?” He looked at her, confusion spreading across his face. “You’re… Celia?” His eyes darkened, suspicion settling in almost immediately, “Why are you here at my family estate?” “Huh…?” She took a small step back. “Michael?” The way he looked at
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“Congratulations on being cancer-free!” The cheer filled the medical wing, echoing against the walls that had seen far too much pain over the past year. A cake sat in front of Monica, slightly uneven but clearly made with care. Someone had even managed to pipe shaky pink letters across the top, the candles flickered gently as everyone around her smiled in relief. Monica brushed her hair back, her eyes shining. For a moment, the war didn’t exist, the constant tension, the strategies, the losses… All of it faded behind the simple fact that she had survived. Richard would’ve loved this. He had waited for this day, sat beside her through appointments back then at Snow City, made dumb jokes about hospital food and had to arrange a home treatment for her, promised her that when she beat it, they would celebrate properly. The memory stung, but it also warmed her. Moments like this reminded them all that they were human before anything else. Adrian clapped his hands once, loud enough t
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Michael barely had time to react before the second explosion ripped through the remains of the faculty building. The ground shook violently, and debris rained down like burning hail. Barry felt the shockwave hit his back, but before it could knock them over, Michael had already grabbed him by the collar and dragged him further away. He didn’t stop there, he hauled the two unconscious guards with him, shielding them with his own body as flames burst outward behind them. They hit the pavement hard, rolling across gravel and ash. A blast of heat rushed over them, so intense it felt like standing in front of an open furnace. When the rumbling finally died down, what remained of the chemical technology faculty was nothing but collapsing beams and roaring fire. “Damn…” Barry cursed under his breath, staring at the inferno. He turned to Michael, who was still kneeling, breathing heavily. “Do you think he made it?” Michael shook his head slowly, eyes fixed on the burning wreckage. “I do
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Adrian helped Barry to his feet, steadying him when his knees almost gave out. “Alright.” Barry began, breathing through the pain in his ribs, “Even though part of you isn’t back yet, I’m still gonna bet on you.” Adrian tilted his head slightly, studying him like he was trying to understand why anyone would take that risk. Barry continued, his voice firm despite everything, “The plan is to keep you away from Killian. I’ll go to Michael and see how he’s doing, and you… I’m counting on you to end the crossfire. Max is out there, he’ll help.” Adrian nodded slowly. “As long as our guys don’t start shooting at me.” “We gave orders not to hurt you. You’re the commander, after all.” “Aww, I feel special.” “Shut up and move it. We’ll meet up after, go.” They split without another word. Adrian headed toward the eastern gate where flashes of gunfire still lit up the night, while Barry staggered toward the heavier sounds of destruction. The air was thick with smoke and dust, the ground
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