17 Chapter 17- Ostracized (1/2)
Dubs and the other rookies finished up their meal. After an awkward series of interruptions from Dubs alternate personality, they all eventually became used to it and didn't pay it too much mind.
The only one who remained shaken was Lilith, after seeing the destruction this personality of Dubs had caused.
Dubs bid the other rookies farewell and began to head back to his room to get some rest before the next morning.
As Dubs walked, he began to speak to his alternate personality. ”Did you have to freak everyone out like that?” He asked, annoyed.
”Oooh Dubs. It looks like you really are going nuts. Talking to yourself?” The voice mocked.
”Ah be quiet and answer the question.” Dubs responded.
The voice began to speak ominously.
”The fact that I can take over your body a little bit even before the sun has set means our personalities are merging into one. Eventually we will become one person again, and you won't be able to suppress me.”
Dubs was startled by this, but calmed himself after thinking about it. ”Well, as long as I'm still myself it doesn't make much of a difference. As long as you don't go nuts there won't be any problems.”
The inner voice giggled menacingly and replied ”Indeed...”
Dubs returned to his room and flopped into bed. ”What a day this has been.”
Before he knew it, Dubs eyes had drooped shut and he was out cold.
Opening his eyes, once more Dubs pupils turned back into his head, revealing the cyan eyes of his second personality.
”Hehehe. I don't think I should cause too much of a ruckus here tonight, but lets at least test out how strong this barrier is to release a little stress.”
Dubs waved his hand upwards and a flame began to spew out from his hand, violently raging in all directions.
The crackling fire began to roast the inside of the room, raising the temperature to well beyond 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dubs aimed his hand at the bed and the flames engulfed it, however a thin magical barrier appeared to prevent anything from happening.
”Hm... I see. So the barrier enchantment is at this level. If I raise my power any more than this the bed will be destroyed, and as much as I would love to do so, I'd rather not destroy my own place to sleep. I'll call it quits for tonight. Soon enough i'll be able to release my power on some interesting enemies...”
Dubs face began to wrinkle with malice. ”And then I'll burn them all to a crisp!!! AHAHA!! That sounds like so much fun!! I cannot wait. Hurry up Dubs, get stronger so I can slaughter those people!!”
Dubs face returned to normal. ”For now lets get back to sleep. The very fact that I can reasonably analyze this situation so well means that me and Dubs personalities have already begun seeping into one another. Be patient, Dubs. We will get our satisfaction soon enough....”
With that, Dubs laid back in bed and fell asleep.
Waking up, Dubs looked around. He saw some minor burn marks around the wood surrounding him, and the smell of ash and smoke filled his lungs.
”Did my other self do something again last night? I hope nobody else got involved. It seems that the barriers stood up to test, so there shouldn't be an issue from here on out.”
Checking the time, Dubs realized that he had to get out in a hurry. It was 5:40 am, and he would have to be in the training hall to start by 6.
Walking down the hallway with a spring in his step, Dubs heard the sounds of whispering trainees get louder as he approached the intersection. Turning left into the training hallway, he came across a number of rooms.
”Which one am I supposed to go into?” Dubs wondered, before noticing that each room had the teachers name on it.
”Ah, I should be looking for Peters class.” Dubs noticed the second door on the right was his destination, and he stepped in to see a few familiar faces.