Vanessa led Levi through long, sterile corridors of the facility, her posture sharp and confident. The hallways opened into a vast training area—rooms filled with equipment Levi had never seen, and dozens of supernaturals practicing strange, incredible powers.

Levi’s eyes widened. He even spotted Zeith training nearby, moving faster and sharper than he had ever seen in juvy. Levi waved awkwardly, and Zeith nodded, a small smirk crossing his face.

Vanessa stopped and turned to Levi. “Your first test,” she said. “Show me what you can do.”

Levi focused, trying to feel anything unusual, anything that might show him as special. He couldn’t sense a thing.

Vanessa’s eyes narrowed slightly as she observed him. “Huh… nothing.”

Levi looked down, embarrassed. “I… I guess I don’t have anything.”

Vanessa shrugged. “Either your abilities haven’t awakened yet… or you’re just very durable.”

Meanwhile, Cameron strode down the hall toward a secure office, report in hand.

“Uncle,” Cameron said, bowing slightly. “We now have 100,000 supernaturals under our command.”

Jordan Jeyser, the commander, leaned back in his chair, one cigarette dangling between his fingers. “100,000?” he asked, voice calm and even. “All that for what?”

Cameron hesitated. “To protect humanity, sir…”

Jordan shook his head, a slow smirk appearing. “Protect humanity? Ha. Ten powerful supernaturals, and I could take over the world myself. But… whatever. You can go.”

Later, Levi wandered into the cafeteria, the smell of food heavy in the air. Every table seemed full, and he didn’t know where to sit.

Then he spotted an empty spot at a table with only one girl sitting there. She had brown hair, blue eyes, and a quiet, confident presence.

Levi approached hesitantly. “Mind if I… sit here?”

The girl looked at him for a long moment, then smiled slightly. “Knock yourself out. Sit.”

“Thanks,” Levi said, sliding into the chair.

“I’m Mary,” she said. “Are you lost? How can I help you?”

Levi shrugged. “Just… looking for a place to sit. Other tables looked full.”

Mary nodded slowly, observing him carefully. For someone of her reputation—considered one of the strongest in the facility—sitting alone, it was unusual to allow someone to join her so easily. Levi made small talk, feeling surprisingly comfortable.

Five days later, the facility dispatched teams of supernaturals on a mission to neutralize a dangerous rogue supernatural. Levi followed the group, heart pounding in his chest.

Then the fight started.

Levi froze. The chaos, the flashes of energy, and the screams of combat paralyzed him. People were hurt—minor injuries, but enough to make Levi feel guilty.

He looked at the aftermath, shame tightening his chest. I should’ve done something. I should’ve helped.

Zeith shot him a look of disappointment, but Levi couldn’t meet his eyes. For the first time since arriving, Levi understood the heavy responsibility of being a supernatural—and the fear that came with knowing he wasn’t ready.