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Episode. I had no clue what the current
joke was, but a week didn't go by where I didn't become the
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subject of some kind of meme among my classmates.
It was easier and safer for me to just ignore them.
Any one of them could kill me inan instant after all.
This is our table you need to move.
Drake, there's dozens of other tables.
Why do you need this one? Come on man, I don't want to do
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this today. I just want to eat.
Well, I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm not touching you, Drake. I know this is you.
Go ahead man, I know you're a pathetic loser, but that's no
reason to hit yourself. So clever, Drake, that.
One sounded painful. Come on man, can we stop this
please? You stop, you're going to hurt
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yourself. Drake, I know you're
telekinetic. Everyone knows this.
What's your tone with me, dud? You're a powerless dud.
That means you're worthless. Scratch that, you're worse than
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worthless. You're eating my.
Food. Breathing my air.
And every time you do, you're stealing it from someone more
useful. Some powers.
I've heard this same crappy speech every day for 16 years.
In this super powered world, nothing is worse than being
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powerless. Are you going to run along like
an obedient little child, or am I going to have to educate you
on your place in this world? One day I'm going to push back.
Hey, Quinn. Kind of reminds you of the
donkey that killed your mom, huh?
My parents died in a war with alien invaders.
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They gave me an ability book that should give me superpowers,
but I haven't been able to open it.
Powers or not, I'm going to kill.
It Well, what happened to your clothes?
No PECS for you. I wish I had the ability to turn
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invisible. That's rasking me out, punk.
I didn't. The last guy I dated was a Level
3. You think I'm stooped?
To dating a. Level 1 loser.
I just need your number to organize the study group.
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Unbelievable. I live in a world where everyone
has superpowers except me. I only got my ability book last
summer and I can already do this.
Cool, right? Great job, right?
Have a seat. Quinn.
Talon. Let's see your.
Ability. Why do I have to go next?
They all know I don't have an ability.
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What the hell was that? No abilities or alien skills at
all, apparently. None of you'll be laughing when
you find out my parents. You have to find a way to open
this. The power of this book.
You set the world of flame. You have to keep it from falling
into the wrong hands. Your parents what?
Couldn't afford an ability book?Oh.
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No powers and he's poor. Talentless talent.
Talent, Talent, Talent, Talent, talent talent.
Every day the bullying gets worse and worse.
Talent was. Talent.
Talent was talent. Talent was.
Talent. Talent was talent.
Guys, stop it. That's enough, Quinn, right?
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You OK? Yeah, I'm good.
It's nothing new. I'm Quinn Kenzie.
Is my life finally changing? Did I finally meet someone at
the school who saw me as human? Ow.
I'll handle this. It's it's OK, it's just best to
ignore it. You sure?
I mean, I'd rather spend time with you anyway, but I do have
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to go see you later. Quinn So the prom is coming up
and yeah. I mean, yeah, sorry.
I'd, I'd love to go to the prom with you.
Great pick. Me up at 8:00.
This is the happiest day of my life.
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So is it done? Yeah.
He doesn't suspect. Nancy.
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Quinn. Try who bullies me?
Quinn. What did you expect?
What's the matter, Loser I? Better.
Kill you. Oh, I'm Quintalon and everybody
hates me because I don't have powers.
I mean, stay in your homes, walkyour doors.
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And close your windows. Another war is imminent.
Shelter in. Place I lost everything tonight,
just like I did when the aliens first invaded.
Come on, Mama Quinn, I'm gonna here have something to give you.
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Come on. Come here.
This is just blood, OK? It's nothing to be scared of.
You have to find a way to open this, the power of this book,
and set the world aflame. You have to keep it from falling
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into the wrong hands. Please go and take it.
Mama, I'm tired of losing, of being weak.
I've been a failure my whole life.
Not anymore. I've been trying to open this
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book for years. There's only one thing I haven't
tried. This is just but OK, it's
nothing to be scared. I'm going to be powerful enough
to end my bullies or die trying.No user detected initiating data
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upload. Upload complete.
What happened last night? No, no way.
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How did I heal? I can see the whole room without
my glasses. Is that?
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Startle What the hell Relax man,I'm you what you will be
potential So the book it worked.Take a look.
Congratulations, you've been locked.
Vampire system. Vampire system.
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Try to scroll through it. I'm troubled by my thoughts.
Error error error. I thought I'd have powers in
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time. You mean in time?
I bled to open this book. Error error error.
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When talent. Yes.
Pack your things and go outside.What?
Don't play. Dumb with me.
It's draft day, boy. It's time for you to go to
military school. Crap.
That's right. The war with the Dalkey wiped
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out most of the population. They say another war is
imminent. Now every student age 16 gets
shipped off to military school for two years.
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It's so bright. What's happening to me?
Are you OK, son? You're not trying to run away,
are you? Talon, Talon, you hear?
Me your stats are being halved during exposure.
Please seek immediate shelter from direct sunlight.
I'm weaker in sunlight now. What kind of drawback is this?
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I'm working on it. You are no longer in direct
sunlight. Stats have returned to normal.
What a relief that was. Torture moving Recruit.
Where's the shuttle? ETA 11 minutes.
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Stay seated. Hmm keyword direct sunlight a
quest? Is this how I level up?
I I wonder what the military category would be like.
Me too, I hope. It's quiet, whatever it's like,
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it's probably better than school.
What? What's going on?
Morning A foreign substance has been detected activating oxygen
reserves. Your resistance to the substance
has increased, approximately 30 seconds of consciousness
remaining. I've got to get out of here.
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What the? Hell rise and shine, maggots.
Welcome to the Academy. You're spending the next two
years of your miserable lives here, so you better get used to
it. I knew the military was sitting
on some experimental tech, but Ihad no idea they were hiding
some Star Trek level stuff. Wow.
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Place on your wrist is a lifeline.
It identifies you as a student here at the Academy and entitles
you access to certain areas daily rations.
Yeah, who would? Who wouldn't do that if I were
you? The more you tug, the more they
tighten up. Ever see someone on the streets
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without their hand? That's the cost of running.
Thanks. Once you've been tested, it will
display a number representing your corresponding power level.
Power levels range from 1:00 to 8:00.
I think I can get at least a 5. What?
I heard no one has gotten higherthan five of the first tests.
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Well, except originals. You know, people who don't need
ability books to get their powers, they're just born that
way. I know what originals are OK.
OK hot shot, I'm just making conversation, sorry.
So name, ability, favorite colour.
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Final testing group quintile. Hey.
Peter, Chuck. Hide me.
Hey, put it out man. Cut.
It out Gordon Blade Rub. Of hands bro.
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Ever try lotion? Layla Monroe and Aaron Healy.
Finally. U5 will be today's final testing
goal. Good luck.
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So Quinn, right? Nay's Warden.
What's his angle? No one this cool has ever been
this nice to me in school. Use of foreign ability detected.
Ability attempt blocked. Ability blocked.
Wait, what was your ability again?
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What's happening? Where are they sending me?
What was Vorden trying to do before?
How can I test my ability when Idon't even know what my ability
is? Warning, you are being hit by
direct sunlight. All stats will be reduced by
50%. First on teleporting.
Second ability attempt. Blah, what the hell is he trying
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to do? Don't touch me, man.
Hey man, relax. I'm pretty strong.
If anybody mess with you, I'll put them in their place.
Yo, what's up? Name's boarded.
Nice to meet you. Boarded.
Maybe he's just friendly with everyone.
Boarded. Pleasure.
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Cool box, What's inside? Ow.
What give? Everyone.
Stand at attention. My name is Jane, I will be in
charge of testing today. Once you've completed your
trials, I will be updating your wrist devices to match your
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decided ability levels. I hope I don't look as nervous
as that guy. I definitely look more nervous
than her. Before we begin, there are a few
things we have to get out of theway.
Peter, Chuck, step forward. Bet he's in trouble or why?
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Because he doesn't have an ability.
Now I understand why he was so nervous in Earth.
Ability book common but pretty handy.
She gave it to you. You want it.
Knock yourself out. Unable to learn ability?
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Like to convert the ability bookinto 10 experience points?
Wait, this system prevents me from studying ability books?
It's yours. I can't accept it.
You. Want me to give them to us so we
owe them back. Quinn Talon.
The records show I don't have anability.
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Do I have an ability? Whatever the system is, my
parents kept it a secret for a reason.
Here standard issue earth abilities.
I can't. Pardon.
I don't want it. Would you excuse me for just a
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moment? Quintalin didn't take.
The book How? Do you wish to proceed?
No abilities or parents. No connection to any originals
either. Let's see how he does without
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the military's assistance, shallwe?
Understood, Sir. Talent.
Where have I heard that name before?
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Interesting. No next of kin.
Right, on to our next pair, Borden Blade.
Ready to watch me blow these girls out of the water?
There's no way he's that strong.And Quinn Talon what?
You're testing me. I don't have an ability.
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And yet you refused an ability book.
My commanders instructed me to test your medal regardless.
They're making an example out ofme.
Anyone who isn't Borden or Quinn, please step off to the
side. Don't worry Talon, I'll be sure
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to go easy on you. It's not a contest.
Not against you, it's not. What?
How am I supposed to hit those targets?
All stats are halved during exposure to sunlight.
This idiot couldn't really be strong, could he?
32 Ready Begin. Good effort.
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I thought it might be different here, but it's more of the same.
I'm still a loser. If only there was a little
shade. Ice abilities.
What are the chances that there's two people in the same
class with such rare gifts? That's why he kept touching
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people. He was sampling abilities.
Thank you. Thank you.
I couldn't have done it without you in particular.
Enough prepare for the blade test.
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The blade test will commence in 3-2.
Ready. Begin.
It was nice knowing you Talon, I'm sure we would have made
great friends. Come on system, I know you can
do more than this. Help me out here.
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All stats are halved during exposure to someone.
My parents wouldn't leave me this book if it was useless.
Come on. Am I about to die?
Will I ever find out what my ability does?
Gordon saved. Me enough.
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Gordon Blade level 5. Quintellen level 1.
Thanks man. Told you, I'll protect you.
Maybe he's not so bad after all.You know, I think I figured out
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your trick. You copy abilities, right?
Respect. No one's ever figured it out so
fast. Wait, is that your ability?
There aren't any ability books that give people a copy ability.
You're an original, aren't you? As you can see, the donkey have
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few physical weaknesses. Their heightened sense of smell
and sharpened claws make them formidable foes.
In the battle. Warning animals detected.
Initiate battle in the. Harsh.
Environments. First, cool.
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Yeah. What?
You OK buddy? Yeah, I'm fine.
You want some Peter? Come on.
Oh, don't mind if I do. A level 5 befriending 2 level
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ones. He's like no one I've ever met.
Hey, dude, what? Room do you get?
23. Cool, fingers crossed with the
same one, right? Oh no way.
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I got 23. We're neighbors.
Hey you, what room you get? 23.
You're going to trade me? What?
Why would I do that? Got any more stupid questions?
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Hope you got a fight ability. Please.
Just take it. Oh man, don't.
Forget your bag. You really think it's going to
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be different here than from the crapples we came from?
I guess anything's possible. Guess who got room 23?
Same as Quinn's. Wow, what are the?
Chances, yeah. Almost like fate wants us to be
best friends, right buddy? Yeah, Fate.
Yeah. All right.
Come on, heard there's a wild party that just started
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upstairs. Let's go.
You wanted to see me? Yes, have a seat.
Do you know who this is? There he goes again, Mr.
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Popular. Hey, you actually did pretty
good on the field today. I honestly thought you were more
impressive than Aaron. You're more creative with your
power. Yeah.
You're pretty good too, so you don't have any powers warning
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someone you don't care for is indanger?
Danger. Borden's fine.
Where's Peter? You have unlocked a new quest.
First year. Nothing out of the ordinary
orphan boy nobilities. And yet, you'll notice he
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refused to take the standard ability book when offered.
Peter, this isn't good. There's much you don't know.
We originals carry a heavy burden that even you, with all
your military might, can never comprehend you.
Think you can just bump into me and not say sorry?
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No, no. I'm sorry, I can't hear you.
There are abilities far darker and more dangerous than have
been made public, abilities thatwe are still discovering from
books lost to the annals of time.
Morning harmful intent detected.What's this?
Another prompt. By me.
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Guess you think this boy has an ability so powerful it could end
the world. Or end the war before it begins.
Wouldn't that be nice? You control the older students
at the Academy, correct? Loyal to my every command.
Who do you think you are level 1?
Initiating battle. I fell out the hard way.
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I believe this Quintalon is hiding something.
You're going to help me discoverit.
We'll. Have received another.
Daily. Quest we should run find vordid.
He's barely a level 2. I can take him.
What's going into you? Make his life hell, make him
suffer, and then we'll see what he becomes you.
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Would be to weave like that in time my friend to.
Keep your opponent for an empty of spirit.
You guys found an easy way to level up.
Let's do this we. Are those shadowy men?
And why do they fear Quinn? Who is Borden and why is he
trying to get close to Quinn? What is the secret behind
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Quinn's new power? The saga continues.
Discover what's next in my vampire system.
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