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Red Skys and Royal Cards
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I won top of my class for Combat, which is reason for celebration, but it came at the price of the whole competition being cancelled. As soon as we were finished the match the Professor announced the news to all in attendance.

There has been turmoil and rough waters in the Dealer community, which has increased since the Academy competition commenced. Added to the incident where a Dealer and their Warrior nearly destroyed and killed dozens of students and high ranked Royals and the discovered plot to murder my parents, it was deemed safest for the students to resume regular classes as soon as possible.

Duel Combat would continue, though, for the remainder of the week. The final match between the last remaining student and the Descendant was to take place in a week, on Monday afternoon. The entire Academy was expected to attend this event, along with quite a few Royals.

“Has anyone seen Lay recently?” Chen asked after stepping out onto the patio with the last of dinner.

We all looked at each other from where we were scattered around the patio and pool. All of the boys shook their heads and looks of worry crossed their faces. “The last time I saw him he said he was going for a walk out of the house. He hasn’t returned since.” Chanyeol responded.

“We should try and find him, something might have happened.” Luhan worried. “It’s not like him to disappear like this.

“Leave him be.” I spoke up from the recliner I was on at the poolside. “He’s fine and safe.”

“Where is he?” Kris asked.

I shrugged, “I honestly have no idea. He’s helping one of my professors with something.”

“Did I miss dinner again?” Speaking of him, Lay appeared in the doorway with his hair dishevelled and exhaustion clearly evident on his face.

“We were just wondering where you were, Lay. You don’t look very good.” Kai commented before shoving a mouthful of turkey into his mouth.

“I’ve been busy.” He responded as he approached my side. “Jaylene wanted me to pass this along to you, she said you requested it.”

He handed me a large folder with confidential tapped across it in bright blue writing. Case Number: 673526 was written underneath in carefully printed hand writing.

This was L’s file from the case he was convicted in. This had all the evidence against him that proved he was guilty. There had to be something in here that could clear him. I had to believe there was.

“Thanks, Lay.” I breathed, placing my hand on his check when he crouched down by my side. “You don’t look good, Lay. You’re exhausted, what have you been up to?”

Lay smiled softly and nuzzled into my hand, “I could say the same for you, Sky. You need to rest as well. You are injured, if you weren’t aware. You took a hit during your fight and the hits you made gave you some very small fractures in your hand and tibia. Do you not turn your Ability inward? It doesn’t only heal others, it can help you as well.”

Lay avoided talking about himself, he focused everything on me. I didn’t miss it, but I wasn’t going to press him if he didn’t want to, but I don’t like seeing him so worn down and tired after only a few days of being away from the house.

The other boys had resumed eating dinner and talking amongst themselves, Suho and Xiumin were playing with the pool from the other side of where Lay and I were.

“How does it work internally?” I asked him. I’ve seen Lay use his Specialty and have used it myself, but it has all only been on the wounds of others. Mostly Suho and occasionally on the other ten boys when we are training or they do something stupid in the house.

“It’s something to train you on another time.” He answered. “It takes more time to learn, and more precision it accomplish. I’ll take care of you and your injuries for the time being.”

I felt the warmth of Lay’s power spread through my body. “Thank you, Lay. I’m sure we will find time after everything here is resolved.” He smiled and kissed my palm softly. “What have you been off doing?”

“Using my knowledge to help the sick and injured.” He reluctantly answered. “I’m going to spend as much time as I can helping out at the Medical Building. They don’t have a doctor, and the ancient knowledge of medicine I once learned, and thrived in, is able to help them.”

He answered this time around. “Are you using your Specialty?” I asked him what I was most curious about.

“No. I don’t use it.” He answered quickly.

“Do you want to?” I questioned him softly.

Lay shook his head with a sigh. “I’d rather not. It may be inevitable, but I would rather use ancient healing knowledge and modern medical science to help other. Not a power I acquired by hurting and killing people who were innocent or needed help.”

I bushed my hand through his hair, “Do you want to keep doing this? Helping out there?”

“I’d like to, yes.” He responded

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With how crazy the world is right now, my updates are slower. I will not abandon this, please have patience and I promise to update again soon. Stay safe everyone please. Many Blessings, Wynter (8.20.20)

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ShawolBlinger4life
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Chapter 176: Still reading this in 2024! Hope you are doing well
YEOLLIEZEL
#2
Chapter 176: I am an avid fan of this great story. I am still waiting for an update even after almosr 3 years which means this is a very very great story 😊
poprocksgum
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Chapter 176: it’s probably my 10th time or something reading this. Been missing sky and her warriors 🥹 i hope you are well!
soshi16
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Chapter 176: I re reas this nth time 🥺🥺🥺🥺
PunkRock123 #5
Chapter 11: Heyy, i dont know if you know already but fhere is a fic that practically plagiarized your entire writing. The only difference is the mc background and the card appearance order. But the timeline and many sentences are the exact same. Here is the link https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1331812/descended-fromthe-stars
PunkRock123 #6
Chapter 174: oh my goshhh, a long time ago i remember i would always check for updates everytime i go on aff. I really appreciate you to update after 2 years and me reading this again after 5 years O.o its crazy!!!
YehetOhorat1994 #7
Chapter 176: hey wynter! ive started reading this fic years ago, as an early teen and now my teen years are almost ending. this story had brought me so much joy and strength, and is honestly one of the best ive read ever!! keep doing what you do, being a nurse definitely isnt easy at this time, so dont rush to put out updates, though we’ll all definitely be waiting eagerly for the upcoming content!! love what youve been doing so far, keep it up ♡ thank you for the hard work you put in as a nurse too, im sure everyone sppreciated it
iorifae #8
Chapter 2: omg this fanfic brought back so many memories 😭 the last time i read this was like when i was 12 (?) , i still remembered this fanfic cause man i was so in love with exo back then even noww~~ , im glad you still keep this story <3
PuffyBunnyIsLazy
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Chapter 23: Hi Wynter~!
It’s been awhile and I hope that you’re doing well. I’ve noticed since all of the craziness that’s been happening that lots of people are reverting back to the things that brought them comfort when they were younger. This chapter reminded me of that and I wanted to say that this fic of yours is definitely something I truly hold near and dear to my heart.

It reminds me of simpler times in middle school and high school and all the times I’ve read this to escape reality. Your story brings me comfort and joy each and every time. Throughout college I’ve been trying to re-read this from the beginning whenever I can (I’m probably on attempt three or four now? Lol), but I never really had enough time to due to school. As I’m trying to read every single chapter again, I just wanted to say how thankful and grateful I am to you for creating this story. I and many others have thoroughly enjoyed it over the years, and will continue to for many more.

You are truly an amazing and talented writer, and it’s admirable how you can create worlds and bring this much happiness to so many people with your words. It’s crazy to see how much things have changed (for EXO) since the beginning chapters, but that’s just part of life haha. I sincerely wish and hope you’re doing well and that you’re taking care of yourself. Much love <3