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Losing Erika hadn't been easy for Nathan but he had been forced to come to terms with the fact that he had done it to himself. He realized that by realizing that no one cared about him, he had made that come true. Nathan had been struck for a day or so about how foolish he had been, that he had assumed he'd come home a changed man and things would be okay. He hadn't really tried to talk Erika out of it, he simply had told her that he had messed up, he was sorry and that he still cared. All of these things were true.

Instead of moping however, he had thrown himself into his music. His journey had made him realize that he couldn't deny his talent any longer, that he had to embrace his destiny as the voice of a generation. The thought had made him smile and he promised himself that he was going to be the best there ever was.


Sophie had been quite concerned about her brother's well being after the breakup. She had been surprised and relieved when she realized that he was okay. Better than okay in fact. Better than he had been in a long time. And listening to him practice from his wing of the house, she really liked the new direction he was taking his sound. Less technical, more instinct, feel and emotion. Eventually she knocked on his door.

"Who is it?" Nathan shouted out

"Me. Still practicing?" Sophie asked, stepping inside. Nathan was sitting outside on his balcony with his guitar, the gadget Neil had given him and a cold beer.

"Getting this final bit to sound right." He explained. "How does it sound?"

"It's... Good. Really good." Sophie eventually replied.
 

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Carly noticed that there seemed to be some hostility between Jordan and Zima, causing her to become curious about what could've happened between the two of them. "A lover's spat I see," Carly teased, causing Jordan to twitch and blush before looking out the window. "Now now, if there's some hostility between you two it's better to clear it up before it gets worse."

"Zima's mad because my brother participated against her in a comic book competition," Anna replied bluntly and with an uncaring expression, not really caring about what either Jordan or Zima thought about her statement. "Jordan was helping Luke on a request but he accepted with the intention of competing against Zima."

'Shut up Anna, that wasn't true," Jordan argued before glaring at his younger sister.

"Regardless," Carly shrugged, she patting Jordan's shoulder. "You should say sorry."

Jordan didn't reply, instead he looked at the floor for a moment as he thought on Carly's words and then went back to Luke's. He sighed and leaned against the chair before saying. "I'm sorry for participating against you and Robin in the comic book competition, I should've told you about it before the competition actually started," he replied with remorse in his voice.

"Also Zima, it'd be good to know that Jordan comes from a family of stubborn people that have problems listening," Carly laughed, though mostly to herself. "His sister was also someone that acted without thinking and always got in trouble for not listening or paying attention."

At that moment the car came to a halt as they had reached the stadium parking lot, making Jordan let out a sigh of relief. "And we're here."
 

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Zima stepped out if the car, Danny catching the door before she could slam it. "You think that's why I'm mad? Is because you didn't tell me about it? If it was a request then it should have been the most capable members doing it. You only did it because for some strange reason you're jealous of the time I'm spending with Robin," she yelled at him.
 

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"Now are we there?" Faye asked yet again, though this time, they were actually a minute or two away. Erika looked at the GPS, a smile quickly forming on her face. "Yes, actually." She said. Her finger tapped the screen where it stated the time left. "Really close too."

"Seriously?" Faye replied, perking up from where she sat. She leaned in between both Al and Erika's seats. "Oh wow, you're right!"

After they drove for a few more minutes, they finally arrived. The three of them got out of the truck, each of them wearing a coat to protect them from the cold. If one were to study them carefully, they would notice Erika was wearing her old jacket, the old beat-up denim one. "Why is it still so cold if we're further south...?" She muttered to herself before noticing Jordan, Zima, and a few of the others. "Oh, hey guys!" She called out to them, waving her left arm.
 

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Jordan was a bit shocked by Zima's outburst, though he probably should've seen it coming. He didn't know what to say to her once she brought up his jealousy and instead sighed with relief when he saw Erika and the others.

"I think you guys should put this off for later," Carly whispered to the two before looking over at the other group. She gasped in shock as she saw Al, Erika and Faye before smiling and walking over to Al. "Long time no see Al, I didn't think I'd see you here, it's me Carly."
 

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Jeremy did not go with the others for Melissa's thing. He knew she didn't like him, and he really didn't care for her, so there was no point.
 

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Faye cheerfully walked over to Jordan, a bright grin plastered on her face. Erika simply followed behind her with an embarrassed smile. “Jordo!” Faye exclaimed. “It’s nice to see you again!”

“Hey, Jordan.” Erika greeted.

Al stared at Carly for a moment in confusion, only to suddenly remember who she was. He knew her back when they went to school together. They were Stars together, her being the Star of the Art Branch and him being the Star of the Science and Technology Branch. A large grin suddenly grew on his face at this realization. “Carly! Is that really you?” He asked, looking at her once again. “I drove my sister and her friend here. I’m guessing you were in a similar situation?” Al added with a chuckle.
 

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"Hey you two!" Jordan smiled brightly at Erika and Faye, laughing at Faye's greeting towards Jordan. "It's nice to see you again too Faye, glad to see you're doing all right," he pointed out and smiled to the girl.

"Yeah," Carly nodded her head before looking at Anna and Jordan from the corner of her eye. "Jordan and Anna wanted me to take them here, they being Adriana's siblings I just couldn't refuse."
 

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Erika cautiously watched the two talk, because when they first arrived, she saw both Jordan and Zima seemingly fight about something. “You look like you’re in a good mood.” She said to him, looking around the area. Wondering who else would come, she looked back over at Jordan.

Al’s grin fell to a frown at the mention of Adriana. He remained silent for a moment before asking, “When does this thing start exactly? Erika told me nothing.”
 

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"Hey Erika," Zima greeted, forcing a smile. She was still upset about Jordan, and annoyed that he was using Erika to avoid the conversation.

"Hi," Danny greeted, his smile genuine.
 

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"I think it should be starting pretty soon actually," Carly pointed out as he turned to look at Jordan.

"Oh yeah, we should probably go buy the tickets," Jordan said once he realized that the competition was about to start. "I'll go get us the tickets."
 

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"We are about to start the 100m freestyle heats in 15 minutes, please take your seats. Please turn all mobiles on silent or off and avoid flash photography." The PA system blared as people started to sit down.

"Oh dandy well at least have support I guess." Melissa sighed as she looked at the crowd from a corner. "Alright game face Mel, you are like Wonder Woman. You just gotta play it smart and you are good to go." She was the 3rd heat of the 100m Free which does give her ample time to relax since it doesn't help that her program was so tight and physical. "I wonder how am I going to do this but god damn I'm amazing and I'm going to give it a go."


"The 1st heat of the 100m has started and their off...." The first heat started which meant that there was another one before Melissa's heat.
 

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"Yeah, let's get going." Al added, beginning to walk towards the building. "Erika! Faye! Let's go!" He called out, waving his arm in the air to get them to follow him. The two girls quickly looked over at him and began to walk behind him.
 

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Jordan and the others were able to buy their tickets just in time and go into the stadium. 'Wow, we got lucky," Jordan pointed out, surprised that they were actually able to still get seats that were close to the front. "This should make it easier to cheer," he said before noticing that Anna seemed zoned down and looking at the pool. "Something wrong."

"Nothing...just...checking the guys," she pointed out as she looked towards the male swimmers, not hearing Carly let out a laugh at Anna's statement. "Maybe I should change branches..."
 

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The first two heats ended in usual fashion leading to the 3rd heat where Melissa was starting from lane 5. They were giving out the introductions before the race started and when the PA called out "Starting in lane 5, Melissa Harrison," She was too focused to take it in that and she was wearing headphones listening to some music. The pre-race geeing up and preparation ended and the swimmers were about to start for the 100m heats and the gun sounded, signalling the start of the race.

Melissa finished 1st in her heat but slower than the winner of the 2nd heat. She was consistent in swimming through all the heats and semis before reaching through the final for reach of her events. There was no break for her because it kept on going and going due to her program. The first final was the 200m freestyle and they were off with the Australian born American starting off well. The race pressed on and she was a medal contender but she couldn't really hold on and she had to settle for 3rd in that event.

The 100m medley was a bronze as the 100m free relay while the 200m relay was a 4th place and she was getting really sore. The last two events for her were the 100m butterfly and the 100m free which were both her type of events. The butterfly showed her skills to claim gold with a very close margin of 0.02 seconds which was remarkable. Then it followed up with a comprehensive win in the 100m freestyle which were her two favourite events. Her body though was aching beyond all belief, now to see where the offers came from.

Competition was finished and Melissa went to see her parents, Emma and Mindy with the medals along her neck which made her neck really hurt as well. She wondered if anyone from the Assist Club would actually come, so she thanked her parents and her best friends before trying to find the club mates and to see if they really did manage to come and support her even though she didn't go to school with them anymore.
 

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Jordan had cheered Mel on throughout the competition, completely enthralled by it as it occured. This actually helped him out a lot, he was able to forget the issue with Zima and everything else and just focus on the swimmers and the different types of events as well as cheering for Mel. "Wow, she's amazing," Anna pointed out with a gasp in shock as she looked at Melissa. She noticed that Jordan stood up from his seat and smiled before beginning to walk down towards her.

"Well you certainly have gotten better," Jordan smiled as he waved and walked over towards Melissa, proud that she had been able to earn herself some recognition. "You certainly grow fast in only a couple of months, though you were always great so what do I know," he laughed and shrugged. "Oh, the others are up there. Erika, Zima, Danny and Anna came too."
 

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"It's so nice to see you guys," Melissa smiled as she flicked back her wet chestnut hair. "Yeah it's been quite a demanding few months, I mean yeah so much hard work and pain has gone for this but I need to get better and better. The problem is obviously my age, the more I get older the stronger I'll get and the better I'll get as well but yeah then I have like two countries vying for me including the States, so it's ummm delicate I guess," She looked at the crowd. "Well it is nice to see you guys, no Nate...not that I'm surprised considering but yeah nice to see you all."

A couple of little girls came up to Melissa and asked for her autograph to which she smiled and signed their program souvenir magazines. "Thank you for watching and supporting me." She talked to them little girls for about 30 seconds before their parents called them to come. They wanted a photo which forced the parents to give in to their daughters' requests. It was a quick photo and then they left.

"Ummm yeah how are you guys?" Melissa asked with the medals really dragging her neck down.
 

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Zima like Jordan cheered Mel on through the competition. When they went to greet her, she had a bright smile. "Congrats Mel. You were amazing out there," she told her. When she heard Mel's question, she almost lost her smile. "Fine."

"Commander!" a young voice yelled. Zima looked behind her to see Timothy and Lucina, who was surprisingly dressed in a white button up, skinny jeans, and some boots. She didn't even have her goggles on. "I have decided that I am going to do swimming. You looked so cool. I want to be like you," Timothy cheered.

"Thought he might want to see," Lucina commented shrugging. "Congrats," she said towards Mel. It was then that Zima noticed the man behind Lucina. He had dark skin, and close crop hair, was tall with a thin frame,and dressed in fashion for males.

"I'm guessing you're Lucina's friends. I'm Odari, her father," the man greeted them. "And congrats. It was quite a show to see," he told Mel.
 

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"Thanks it is so great to see you too, it was real tough out there and boy I'm gonna be sore tomorrow. It is really hard also because sponsorship but yeah at least you're fine," Melissa didn't pick up on Zima's smile when asking her about her life.

"Well that's sweet of you but you don't want to be me me but any sport is fine. The best way to make friends and have fun is through sport. I am living proof....I guess," She went down to Timothy's height and smiled. "It is wicked painful though,"

"Well I actually haven't met Lucina, so this is really the first time. It is nice to meet you Lucina," Melissa turned to her. "I'm Melissa Harrison and I guess you would have...kind of figured it out," She was unaware of the Skype meetings due to the fact that it was 3am back then. "It is a pleasure to meet you,' The brunette swimmer turned to Odari, Lucina's father. " I wouldn't really call it a show exactly, I could have gone faster but my program was so tight I had to converse energy, man it is rough but I guess it is the way of my future," She smiled "Thank you for coming, the sport needs as many fans and volunteers as possible,"
 

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Erika wasn't exactly crazy about sports, so she just respectfully watched Mel compete. Contrasted to this, Faye watched with full attention because she enjoyed watching sports. Afterwards, the two walked off with Al in search of Mel. Erika eventually found her, and overheard her and a few of the others talking. One particular comment about Nathan captured her interest. Apparently Mel expected him not to come.

With a sigh Erika began to walk over to the group. There was one reason why she knew Nathan wouldn't come, that reason being herself. "Hey Mel!" She greeted. "You did awesome."

Faye and Al walked off elsewhere due to the fact they didn't want to intervene.
 
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