PART 77

Ma'am Jen's voice cut through the air, her eyes darting between the two. "Oh, you've removed your mask. He's the transfer student," she stated, a hint of suspicion coloring her tone. "You bear an uncanny resemblance. Is he your twin brother, Sky?"

Silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by Sky's furious glare, a storm brewing in his eyes. He didn't need to speak; his simmering rage was palpable.

Zkay's arms crossed defensively, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. "Unfortunately, yes," he spat, the words laced with venom. "Very, very unfortunately."

Nani's grip tightened on Sky's arm, a silent plea. "Let's go, Sky," he urged, his voice low and urgent. "Our friends are looking for us." He felt the tremor in Sky's body, the barely contained fury that threatened to explode. This wasn't just sibling rivalry; this was the prelude to a war.