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Abused Ch. 6

Narrators POV

It had been two weeks since Toms rescue and his injuries had almost completely healed. Maxxor had Tom on 24 hour watch to make sure he didn't leave his room without an escort and to keep constant watch on Tom's health. Tom had abided by Maxxor's rules but really wished that he could walk around without someone watching over his back all the time especially since a lot of creatures still didn't like humans. He often saw them glaring at him or having their battle gear in hand and ready to use. It wouldn't have bothered him if one hadn't pointed it at him before. Tom was lucky that Najarin had seen the creature and saved him before it went any further. Maxxor had that creature demoted and Tom never saw him again.

Tom was just finishing a book that Najarin had given him when he heard his door open and saw his visitor was Maxxor.

"How are you feeling?"

"Better. Najarin said I should be good as new by tomorrow at dawn. He also said that I would have a lot of scars that wouldn't go away." Maxxor had checked up on Tom every day since his arrival in Kiru City. In every visit Tom had seen Maxxor's anger against his father still eating away at him. Tom had tried to help Maxxor get over it but has had no such luck.

Maxxor closed the door and sat down in a chair next to Tom. He reached in his pocket and took out a item and held it in front of Tom.

"My scanner!"

Tom reached to grab it but Maxxor grabbed his hand before he could. Tom looked up at Maxxor and he had a serious look on his face.

"Tom. I want you to promise me not to use this until dawn. Also, I don't want you to leave Kiru City unless I give you permission." Maxxor had a serious look on his face but Tom could tell that he was worried about something.

Tom put his other hand on top of Maxxor's and looked him in the eye. "I promise." Maxxor let go of Tom's Scanner and pulled his hands back from him.

He stood up and walked towards the door. He stopped right in front of the door. "Tomorrow I will be leaving for a two week mission at the least. A month at the most." Although Tom was afraid he didn't show it. He kept a straight face and didn't look in the least worried. "I will have Hifdan look after you. If you need anything talk to him. Now get some rest." With that Maxxor left and Tom went to sleep.

Time Skip

Tom had just finished eating his breakfast and was helping Bodal pack supplies for Maxxor's trip. Bodal had told him that Intress, Najarin, Attacat, Frafdo, and Heptadd were accompanying Maxxor on the mission. Tom had been puzzled to here that so many of the Overworlds strongest fighters were going to leaving the City especially since most of the others were at other locations. Tom asked what the mission was but Bodal was to busy babbling on about some random topic to hear Tom's question. After they had finished Tom and Bodal waited patiently for Maxxor and his team. After an hour of waiting Maxxor came with his team. Bodal gave Attacat a navigation Crystal and Maxxor's Team got into the Wind treader (1). Maxxor and another creature didn't get in just yet. Maxxor motioned for Tom and introduced him to the new creature.

"Tom this is Hifdan. I told you about him yesterday."

Tom held out his hand to shake. "It's nice to meet you."

Hifdan grabbed Tom's hand and shook. "Maxxor has told me a lot about you. I must thank you for saving Maxxor and all of Perim from being taken over by the Underworlders."

Tom remembered that well but never thought he deserved any praise over it. To him, he was just helping out a friend.

"No problem. I'm just as relieved as you are that didn't happen."

Maxxor put his hand on Hifdan's shoulder. "I leave him in your hands." Maxxor got on the Wind striver and with his team left Kiru City.

Hifdan reached into his pocket and gave Tom a communication crystal. "Use this to contact me if you need anything. Tom had a puzzled look on his face. "You probably thought that I was going to follow you around but Maxxor saw that you wanted your space. Since all your injuries have healed you won't need to be monitored. " Tom was sad to hear that because it explained why he was so willing to do this job. He wouldn't have to look at him or even talk to him. Just do his job and report to Maxxor when he returns. The creatures really did hate him.

Hifdan left Tom to do his other assigned duties so Tom was left alone for most of the day.

Two days had past and Tom was starting to regret coming to Kiru City. To him it was like he was the only one in the city. The only creatures that liked him were gone on a mission or busy with their work in Kiru. Tom had visited the Overworld Library to read a book once in a while but other than that he just sat around and did nothing all day.

Right now he was wondering the halls of the Overworld Barracks wanting to see a new experimental battlegear. Tom was waiting from the side of the Barracks when the creature known as Arbeid stepped inside. He was wearing a skull themed tunic with a blue crystal in its mouth. It was the new battlegear called the Boomix. The test began and a song of Embernova was cast. Once it hit the crystal absorbed it. Everything seemed to be going well until the armor electrocuted Arbeid. Tom rushed to his side making sure that he was alright but the massive creature pushed him to the ground.

"I don't need your help human." Bodal and Olkiex came into the testing grounds and took the Boomix saying it needed some adjustments. Arbeid turned to Tom and glared at him. He pushed his finger in Tom's chest and said, "If you ever come near me again, human, I will grind you with my Coil Crush."

As Arbeid was walking away, Tom turned to him. He couldn't take it anymore. "I was only trying to help you! It's not like I was the reason the gear didn't work!"

Arbeid was angry at Tom for disrespecting him but knew better than to mess with him. After all, he was close to Maxxor and he could get in serious trouble if he harmed him. He knew right now it was better to use his words and not his power. "That may be, human, but you chaotic players are a scourge to all of Perim." He froze. He knew where this conversation was leading. He had heard it once before at Castle Bodhran. "You chaotic players…"

"…think it's all a game." Tom said cutting him off. "To you the dangers of Perim are real. I've heard it all before. But I'm different. It's not all a game to me. I would give my life to help the Overworld."

"Then why didn't you when Chaor attacked Kiru City." Tom didn't move a muscle when he heard that. How did he know about that? "After Chaor escaped with the Telebracers I overheard you and some other Chaotic players talking. You knew Chaor's plan all along and didn't tell Maxxor." Tom was frozen in place now. Out of all the times Tom had helped Maxxor that was the only time he chose not to. It cost Maxxor an important gear and he never really forgave himself for it either. He had never told Maxxor about what he did afraid of what might happen to their friendship. "To me you're still a selfish chaotic player."

Tom wanted to say something but no words would come out of his mouth. For once Tom had no choice but to back down while Arbeid just walked away.

Flashback

Tom, Kaz, and Maxxor had just left Raznus to rest and heal from his long trip from Mt. Pillar.

"I can't believe that any creature in Perim would be against peace. After all this fighting isn't it time for peace."

Kaz wanted to make a comment but with Maxxor in earshot range he thought it be better to whisper.

"Tom, I understand how you feel but a treaty between two tribes like the Danians and the Overworlders could spell major trouble for the other tribes. It's only common sense that Chaor would try to stop it.

Maxxor could easily here what Kaz was saying and saw the look on Tom's face. His heart wept for his dream mate and he decided to help lift his spirits.

"Kaz, could I speak with Tom alone?"

Kaz hesitated but grabbed his scanner. "Don't forget about you match Tom. See ya." With his last encouraging words Kaz ported back to Chaotic.

Maxxor looked back to Tom who still had a look of doubt on him. Maxxor mentally sighed knowing what Tom was thinking. "Tom, tell me how much peace has your world seen."

"Not a lot. Probably Never." It pained Maxxor to hear the usually high spirited boy with a dreary voice but Maxxor had to keep strong. For Tom.

"So just like Perim your world isn't perfect." Tom looked up at Maxxor seeing him smile at him. "Just like Perim there are the good and bad parts of your world. I know that most creatures in Perim see you humans here as a bad thing but I believe your kind have taught us many things, good and bad." Maxxor walked over to Tom and put his hand on his shoulder. "I know that there are some that will try to oppose peace bring out the bad but as for people like you, Tom, who embrace peace, you bring out the good." Maxxor saw Tom crack a big smile and it warmed his heart knowing that he was the one to do it. "Now go and enjoy your chaotic match."

Tom nodded and brought out his scanner. "Thanks, Maxxor. I owe you one big time. I don't know how I'm going to repay you."

Tom ported back to Chaotic but before he completely disappeared he heard Maxxor say, "You already have."

Flashback

Tom's entire expression changed with that memory. All the creatures that were watching were actually intimidated by the new face and stature that Tom had just placed on himself. Seeing everyone's surprised faces Arbeid turned around to see a very serious Tom stand in a very intimidating position. "Your right when you say most of us Chaotic players take you guys for granted and act selfish sometimes. But you guys have made some selfish decisions in your life times! No, I didn't tell Maxxor about Chaor's Plan but I never forgave myself for it. It still haunts me to this very day but your plate isn't all clean either. You've probably done some things that you regret as well so don't act like I'm the only bad guy here."

All the creatures in the barracks had a new found respect for Tom. Arbeid was one of the toughest built Overworlders and Tom was holding his ground against him. Arbeid had to admit the human had guts to stand up to him but taking judgment from a human really pushed him over the edge. He attack Tom with a random attack and Tom flew back against the wall. None of the other creatures stepped in to help Tom at all. They just sat there and watched. Tom had seen his scanner jump out of his pocket and grabbed it quickly. Tom had completely forgotten about his scanner and hadn't even seen if it worked. He punched in the Overworld Library as a location and right when Arbeid fired up his next attack he pressed the port button. It didn't work. Arbeid fired his attack.