Josh led Lawrence back along the wall until they were closer to the school before coming out of them. If would not do for people to guess where exactly they had been in the bushes. Maybe some time they could take some privet time there. His hand was warm in Lawrence’s hand, he love the feel that it created in him. Looking around josh sighed. “Looks like no one is around, so no one knows we were there.” Then he realized that there was no way that Lawrence had kept up with him. “How did you know where to find me?”

~I did look once. When he first came into class. I never saw what the testers saw so I could not tell what if anything he had. But from what I have gleaned from josh’s mind he can talk to josh quite well.~ William had not told tzal that the bound between him and josh was almost as strong as he had with tzal. Although after today he did not thing that is was. He felt along the bound to tzal, it was stronger now than it had been earlier in the day. “You know I think we just found a way to make the bound stronger.”

Lawrence also felt strangely happy holding his hand. He paused at his question, however. "Um. People saw you running by and just pointed in that direction..." He didn't say anything about the older student that had approached him--he kind of figured they hung around in the back of the school, anyway.

Tzal grinned, finally slipping all of his clothing on. ~Perhaps we need to find someone who has peculiar powers. Uncommon powers...I don't know why Professor Angelo hasn't been able to see Lawrence's power, yet. Unless...he has and he just doesn't want to say anything? He of all people should be able to tell.~

“ah and since you’re my roommate they guessed that I was the one you were after.” Josh smiled contentedly and led them on again. It made perfect sense to him that that was how he found him. as they traveled the halls they passed by students that were heading to their dorms or study classes. A few whispers started up but josh did not pay attention to them. he was happy in knowing that Lawrence did not care what others thought.

~maybe we should.~ walking over to tzal he gently took his face in his hands and kissed him. William’s fingers burrowed into tzals hair. ~you tasted so good, I just want to take you back to bed.~ pulling back he looked deep into tzal’s eyes. “did you know that Angelo is also a mage?”

Lawrence's eyelids drooped at the stares, but he honestly didn't care. He found it amusing that they were whispering. It made it look like they had nothing better to do, which only made him feel better about himself.

Tzal kissed him back happily before he pulled back, then tilted his head. "I was aware of that. And I think we should ask Angelo to take a look. If Lawrence's power is really that...odd, and maybe dangerous...he would be the best choice to take a look at him. Whatever his power is, it must be sealed shut really tightly in his mind..."

~you know it sounds like you had been come quite the talk of the school before I came. Those that seem inclined to it are wondering why I am holding your hand. They think that your not much to look at or that good a catch.~ his eyes twinkled as he thought of how wrong they were. ~you are a Very good catch, oh that reminds me I got some stuff for you.~

A willow-o-wisp appeared next to them and spoke. “and this mage is going to be rather displeased with you if you don’t get your butts in gear and get down here, NOW!” Angelo’s voice echoed around the room as the Willow-O-Wisp made a blinding flash and disappeared.
“what they say about mages must be true.” William said trying to blink the light blindness from his eyes. He had not expected it to do that.

Lawrence continued to hold his hand and looked down shyly. ~Thanks...I don't consider myself a good catch, but that's just me being me, of course. I wouldn't want to date me.~ He snickered. ~Two extremely stubborn people will not get along most of the time. That's what the case would be if there were two of me.~

Tzal stuck his tongue out at the will-o-wisp, eyes squeezed shut, when it made the blinding flash. "Na-na-na-na-na-naaaa! And what do they say? That they're stuffy old men who are fond of terrifying children?" He flashed a brilliant grin. "Let's get going."

~well thank the gods that there are not two of you. I think I would have to beat one of you over the head so that I could sleep in your room.~ looking back he gave him a cocky smile. ~and to me you are a good catch, a bit of an odd dresser but a good catch, your caring, kind, talkative yet know when to be quiet, you try to make me feel better even when you don’t know why I am freaking out and I am being mean. You see why you’re a good catch?~

“No they are grumpy old men who don’t know how to keep their noses out of things that are not their business.” Retuning the grin William lead the way out of the room. He had opted not to wear the top of his uniform; all he had on was a very short sleeved tee-shirt. Which was almost skin tight on him.

~Sounds painful.~ That was all Lawrence had to say about his first statement. ~I do not dress oddly. I dress comfortably, you.~ He slapped him on the arm, playfully. ~Meh.~

Tzal had his usual cloak and black clothing underneath on. "I agree with that, as well. Well? Shall we get going? Before Groucho decides to come back?" He always teased Angelo. It was fun--sometimes he grew annoyed, and others he would laugh about it.

~yes it would be painful but you would not be the one hurt, it would be the other one of you.~ smiling they entered the class room. ~and you do dress a bit odd. You can be comfortable and still dress nicely.~ he nodded to Angelo and sat down in one of the desks. “Hello professor.”
“well it is good to see one set of you can be here on time.” He raised his eyebrow slightly at their hands but did not comment about it.

“yes yes we should.” Picking up Tzal William tossed him on his back and carried him piggy back. “should I run or gallop?” it had been a few years since William had last carried tzal like this, he had claimed that it was because tzal was growing up but in fact he had not wanted to torment himself with that much body contact with tzal.

Lawrence grumbled at the comment about his clothing not looking nice, then nodded idly to Angelo. "Aw, give the two of them a break...they're the best students in the school, their grades and attendance records are nearly impeccable...they can be late a few times..." He squeezed Josh's hand, content.

Tzal giggled softly. "Let's do a bit of both. And we should hurry. We are late."

“ yes but where you had half your period to get here they have had all of their last one.” not that he was going to say what he suspected the other two had been doing.
“so what are we going to be doing today?” josh squeezed Lawrence’s hand to show that he still loved him.

Taking off running he held tzal tightly to his back. ~you know not having to breath as much probable makes it so that I can do this much longer and not be tired.~ his hands tightening on tzal’s bottom to keep him there… or was it.

"...Uh...yeah, they were probably occupied," Lawrence commented, offhandedly. Then, he grinned sheepishly and squeezed Josh's hand a bit more.

~You are naughty,~ Tzal said simply, feeling his hands. He looked up when they finally reached the classroom. "Hello, Professor. We have an idea."

Laughing Angelo pointed to a seat. “set him down you over grown imp.” Angelo said to William. Smiling josh shook his head. He had never thought that those two would be acting so child like. “and what is your idea tzal?”
~it not like he does not already know our Idea.~ William slowly set tzal into the seat. ~and why am I naughty I was just making sure you did not fall.~ turning around he kissed tzal on the nose.

Tzal squeaked when he was set down and patted William's hand. ~...You were holding on to a certain area a little too tightly. Don't lie.~ He glanced at Angelo, tilting his head. Then, he pointed at Lawrence. "I've tried everything. And I can't crack what his power is. It really frustrates me, because if it's so well-hidden, it has to be dangerous. I'd rather know it than not know it. Can you give it a shot and see if you can find it?"

Lawrence looked a bit worried by that, but understood his concern.

Looking at Lawrence Angelo raised an eyebrow. “Are you ready to know what it is? It is up to you if I make It know or not.” He knew the spell that would awaken the gift so the user could use it and know what it was. But it could also be considered dangerous to everyone involved.
~you can do this Lawrence, I am here for you.~ josh said gently as he reached out to hold Lawrence.

~I was not, I was holding them just right.~ William smirked then became serious as he watched Angelo, having taken a seat in a chair that he put as close as he could too Tzal. ~I hope he will go for this, I feel that we need every one’s powers open and ready.~

Lawrence looked around, suddenly feeling very pressured, confused, and nervous.

Tzal frowned a bit, then shifted. "The only things I've been able to tell are...that something involving his powers nullifies mostly anyone who tries to access them...and that they're probably very dangerous because of that..."

Lawrence played with his fingers for a moment. "...I don't know...can't someone try to poke at it in my mind without awakening it, first? To get a feel for it?"

Anglo sighed, he know what powers were hidden there in his mind. But if he told him there was a chance that it would try to defend him and make him forget again. “I know what it is but he has to find it out himself or it will just hide again.” He said aside to tzal. “now do you want to know what it is or do you want to keep holding yourself and others back? William is correct for us to move on and make you a better group then everyone needs to have their powers opened.” Standing up josh walked over and hugged Lawrence tightly. Letting him feel that he was there for him and would support any decision he made.

William nibbled on his fingernail trying to think if there was another way to do this. He could tell by what he was feeling from josh that Lawrence was worried, he also felt worried but for a different reason. Something was telling him that they had to train this up and they had to be even.

Lawrence rested his head against Josh, eyes fixed on the ground. "...Ugh...fine...but if Tzal thinks it's dangerous, then I'm not willing to do this here. Somewhere safe, wide open maybe, would be better."

Tzal looked smug. He clung to William, studying the situation curiously. "Soccer field? That's open."

“no there is an even better place then that.” Walking around them Angelo started chanting.
“um what are…?” josh started to ask only for William to shoo him. Glaring he looked over at William while holding Lawrence tightly.

Lawrence watched him, curiously. He clung to Josh, feeling self-conscious. He half-didn't want to know his power, because Tzal was convinced it was dangerous.

"You sounded like an angry librarian, William, dear, when you shushed them," Tzal teased, snuggling his shoulder.

~I know what he is casting and it is best if he does not have any noise,~ William kissed tzal’s cheek. As Angelo walked around them for a second time something started to feel like it was wrapping around them.

~and why were you shushing me?~ josh did not like the feeling of the wrapping, it made him feel like something was going to happen and it was not good.

~he is doing a magic that we should not be able to be a part of, he is having to rework the spell so it will work.~

Tzal snuggled him a bit more, contently. ~All right. And you did sound like an uptight, angry librarian. Not making any references to the wonderful librarian we have here at school...~ His last sentence was totally sarcastic.

Lawrence clung to Josh, quite nervous about this. He didn't want to end up hurting someone.

as Angelo walked around them for the third time something seemed to grab all of them by the collar bone and pulled them out of this world. Bursts of light and moments of darkness fallowed then they tumbled onto a green lawn in the middle of a field of risers that were covered in grass. The sun glowed warmly but dimly down from a purple sky.
Coughing William doubled over in pain. He felt like he had just been crushed and then reformed only to be crushed again. He fell onto the ground coughing.

Feelings of sickness passed quickly for both josh and Lawrence as they landed on their feet. ~that was not a nice feeling.~

Tzalmon, who had a high tolerance for pain, was able to land on his feet. He immediately dropped to his knees to tend to William, rubbing his back soothingly.

Lawrence looked around, reluctant to let go of Josh's arm. He was frightened of the idea of having powers, especially if they were dangerous. He was still very concerned...

Appearing a few moment later Angelo smiled. “sorry to those of you affected by the passage. I had forgotten that Ve’na was going to be in the line of the spell.” He was sitting calmly on the closest rise. He looked much different here in this world. His body seemed a bit taller, more beautiful.

William pushed himself up slightly before the coughing started again and he ended up losing some of the blood that he had taken in. “never again.” His voice wavered as he spoke.

Wrapping his arms around josh in a tight hug from behind josh wondered if William was going to be alright.