“Yes, your uncle Ted said Theo was very happy to see you,” said Dad.
“How is Theo doing, by the way?” I said, looking at Dad. “Is he still okay?”
“Your uncle Ted says he’s recovering well,” said Dad. He frowned. “But Theo’s injuries are pretty serious. He might not be going back to the Academy next year. Then again, you two might not be, either.”
“What?” I almost shouted to Dad. “What do you mean, we’re not going back to the Academy?”
Omega Man sipped his coffee again. “That’s one of the things I came to tell you about. The future of the Academy is currently in danger.”
“Why?” I said, looking at Omega Man again. “Did something happen?”
“Uh, yeah,” said Shade with a smirk. “You were there. It’s called ‘Omega Man destroying the Stadium and nearly killing everyone on campus.’ ”
“Yes,”
