"What am I going to do?" Alan asked Taylor. "It's not like he's gonna fail you" "He is going to fail me because of the bubblegum trick" "What did you do?" "I left bubblegum on his chair and he was wearing new jeans that day he sat on it.. But he did find out that it was me" "But he's not going to fail you" "You know Principal Lance he is gonna do it... Unless..." Alan said then smirked. "Unless what?..... Uh oh, Gabe? It's the look of trouble" Taylor said. "Alan is about to do something bad? Oh dear" I had forgot that I have powers. He thought. "Could you guys wait for minutes? Be back in minutes" "Okay?" Taylor said with a puzzled expression on her face and Alan left. He was just outside the Principal office he was talking on the phone. A cold chill......... Power of Command.... "No inside voice... I'm not listening to you... You'll make me do something bad" He whispered..... He will listen to you.. Do it. "How do I trust you.. What if your lying" You have no choice. Alan really had no choice so... He said it.. "Pentagram of Command" and his eyes turned red he saw through the door a yellow pentagram covered the Principal and he kept quiet... Try ordering him... Alan hesitated then tried "Continue with the conversation" and the Principal continued talking "Stop" he stopped. Alan entered the office and said "When marking the tests do not fail me" he then left. "Where had you been?" "The principal's office" "What were you doing there?" "Just had to apologize" "That did not just come out of your mouth" "Actually it kind of did" "Alan... Apologize? It takes an army!" "It's not like I'm heartless" "You don't even know the meaning of apology let alone ask for one" "I don't know the meaning but I just know it" Alan said, smiling. Gabriel came back "Did my ears hear correctly?" "No there is a bug in your ears" Alan said. "How funny are you not" this made Alan laugh. Klarina was watching them from a distance "I need to do it now" she said. She looked for a sign of anyone passing by but there was no one she enclosed her palms and the mark appeared behind and infront of her and she closed her eyes. "I call upon..... The Void Swirl" she said and opened her eyes which were glowing red. A burst of circular  red energy rotating on her followed by a gust of wind appeared.

Alan started feeling weird again so he knew what was going on he said. "Guys... I'll be back" "Where are you going?" Howard asked but Alan had already ran away. He entered inside the restroom and said "That witch wants to activate the Dark Powers again.. I won't let it happen" he remembered the spell he was told by his aunt. He closed his eyes and said " Shield Of the Ancient Seal" And his eyes turned green when he opened them. He felt normal, "Thanks aunt" he muttered and got out. The witch's Void Swirl started flashing then it bursted and the witch fell down "So that idiot has already told him the spell.. Well he won't be lucky next time" she said and got up then snapped her fingers and disappeared. "Why did you leave in such a hurry?" Taylor asked. "I wasn't feeling okay so I had to rush to the restroom" "You eat junk stuff a lot" Howard said. " Yes mom you make it very appetizing for me" Alan replied. "Come on let's leave" Taylor said and they started leaving when Jason blocked Alan's way. "Here we go again" Alan muttered. Jason smirked "Hey birthday boy! What gift did you get from me that day? Nothing!" he then laughed. And his two friends joined him.

"Of course.. I don't expect any gift from you it would be like accepting poison from a numbskull" "Yeah, That means watch out Alan 'cause you don't know who you're messing with" Jason warned as he got closer to Alan but Alan was still on his ground. "Did I mention that your breath is like the one of the Apocalypse... How many mouthwash bottles do you use before coming to school?" Alan asked. "You are crossing the line boy" "Oh yeah, which one?" Alan edged. "The one infront of you" "I don't see any line.. Might as well back off Jason" Alan warned. "Oh yeah? What are you going to do about it?" people started getting close. I don't want to fight him. He thought. Then he remembered. "I'll do this..... Power of command" he whispered. And Jason stared at Alan "Jason.. Back off or I'll show you who's boss" he said loud enough for everyone to hear. Jason moved aside and everyone gasped. "Well what are you waiting for?" he said to Jason's friends they moved aside too. Alan left with his friends.

"That was unbelievable! He just moved aside like a dummy he never does that!" Taylor exclaimed. "Maybe that fall bonked his brain hahaha!" Howard brightened up. They all laughed. "See you later Alan!" "Okay" Alan said and entered inside their house. He felt happy because what he had in school. "Why are you so cheery today?" James asked. "Nothing.. Just happy" Alan replied and took an apple. "What a dummy" James muttered. "You're a dummy? Wow" "Not me, you" "Ooh it's you" "You Alan" "I know it's you James" "Argh! Shut up!" James yelled and Alan laughed walking to his room. He threw his backpack and lay on his bed and a text popped up in his phone. It was from Howard "Hey! 8:00 p.m we'll come pick you up we are going at The Hourglass". "Okay I'll be waiting" "Okay". He started browsing for outfits, he chose a purple TMNT t-shirt and a black pullover and black pants. His parents had gone shopping and came back at 7:15 p.m Alan helped them unload stuff from the car and went to take a shower. He told his parents about leaving but they stopped him. "Mom it won't happen again I promise I avoided it today it was about to happen but I used the spell aunt gave me and it worked" "What if she tries to attack you?" "Mom she won't.. the shield hasn't worn off" "But still it isn't safe" "Mom do you trust me?" Alan held his mother's shoulders.

"I trust you.. But it's time for you to trust me" "I trust you that's why I know you believe me... I think" Alan said softly. His mother sighed and said "Okay.. But be careful okay?" "Okay thanks mom!" Alan was happy. He returned to his room, took his phone and went to his mother and heard a knock on the door. "That must be them bye mom!" "Alan wait!" She said and went to Alan and held his wrist. Alan felt a little dizzy "What was that for?" "Those are spells.... The witch may try to hurt you" "How will I know?" "You'll see" "Okay thanks mom" Alan said and opened the door. "Hi Mrs. Jackson!" Alan's friends greeted. "Hi there!" "We just came to drag Alan with us if you don't mind" Taylor said. "It's okay" "Okay bye!" "Have a nice time!" "We will!" Alan cooed. And they left with Howard's car, They reached The Hourglass and ordered their food. Burgers, Chips and Fried Chicken with drinks, while eating Alan got that feeling again and he closed his eyes...... Klarina is nearby dear.. She is coming for you.... This time it wasn't the inside voice it was his mother's. "Um, guys? I need a little fresh air I'll be back in a couple of minutes" Alan said. And stood, "But we have just arrived here what kind of fresh air do you want Alan?" Taylor frowned. "I promise I'll be back in a few minutes guys.. Believe me" he said and got out of the restaurant, people were walking their nights off.

Alan covered his head with the hood and turned his eyes orange and started looking for the witch he tracked her she was at a certain place which was full of trees. He vanished and appeared there and  was about to call her when a hand grabbed his shoulder he turned to find a woman staring at him a gust of wind then.... It's the witch!.... He turned his eyes green and the witch turned hers red....... He backed off and said "I know what you want too bad it's never going to happen" "Are you sure?" "Yeah I am..... Flames of a thousand Phoenix!" he yelled. And fire bursted from his body and surrounded him he shot fire to the witch but she dashed left and the fire hit the nearest trees. "Oh man!" the witch chuckled and shot red energy beams from her hands "Flame Shield!" and the fire formed into a round shield, blocking the witch's beams "Are you sure you can hold it?!" the witch shouted. But Alan was busy focusing on holding the shield in place, the shield broke and Alan fell. He got up, the fire still surrounding him he said "Fireballs" and the flames  formed many fireballs he jerked his hands forward and the fireballs shot to the witch who created a shield and blocked the fireballs.

"Void whip!" she yelled and a glowing purple whip appeared and she whipped it in Alan's direction, Alan dashed aside and the whip tore the earth apart with the trees. Alan was shocked but he stood up and heard...... Freeze breath of death..... He yelled "Freeze Breath Of Death!" he then felt his throat a bit cold so he knew what to do he blew a huge gust of cold wind that froze the witch instantly. "Wow" he muttered. "Ice Crystal Trap" and the ice Block turned purple and disappeared "I just defeated the witch! Mom is going to be so happy!" he exclaimed and that's when he remembered his friends.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath when he opened them he was at the back of The Hourglass restaurant. He hurriedly went in to find his friends sitting with boredom. Gabriel was the first one to spot him, Alan smiled but Gabriel glared. He went to his friends to find Taylor missing "Sorry I'm late guys where is Taylor?" "Don't be... 'Cause it won't bring her back, she's gone.. She couldn't stand waiting for someone who didn't care about this night" Gabriel said with a pained expression. "Guys.. I'm sorry-" "We know you are.. Or maybe you're not why Alan?.... It's just this night and... You are distancing yourself from us ever since after the party.. You come up with lame excuses-" "Guys I'm really sorry-" "You know what? Just forget it" Gabriel said and stood up, tears stinging his eyes. Howard was just facing down every word Gabriel talked. Gabriel pushed past Alan and Howard followed. Alan followed them, "Guys please understand.. I had to do something-" "What is it?!" Howard finally spoke.

"I will tell you I promise" "How about now?" "I.... Can't" Alan said and looked at the ground. "You know the way home" Gabriel said and entered inside Howard's car and they drove away. Leaving Alan there alone, tears stung his eyes he took out his phone and called Taylor she picked up.
"I know right? Yes, Hello?"
"Hi Taylor"
"Oh it's you... I'm not in the mood to talk to you right now"
"Wait I-" beep. He put it back. He balled his hands into fists and his veins started glowing purple and orange with his eyes. He appeared in a park and his eyes grew brighter and screamed while energy in red shot from his body.

THE END OF CHAPTER 4: THE FIRST BATTLE