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Chapter 2- William

I was standing in a forest. I had no sense of feeling or smell. I walked around and saw several yellow cubes with metal legs looking at me. For some reason I was scared of them and ran, only to find that they were shooting at me. Narrow beams of light shot past me and I sped up. As I turned my head to see if I had lost them I ran into a boy. I bounced back and landed on the ground, then as I looked into his eyes there were weird symbols where there should have been pupils. He glared at me and swung his large sword. I felt no pain as it hit me. I heard a scream and—

I sat straight up in bed, breathing hard and drenched in cold sweat. I wasn't sure why I was affected so much by a dream, but it had all seemed so real…

"That was totally freaky," I said, wiping the bangs from my face.

I look at the clock. I didn't have to get up for school for another hour.

I tried to go back to sleep but couldn't. Instead I decided to pick up my room like I'd promised myself yesterday. When I finished I noticed the clock read 7:00 and nearly had a heart attack. Why hadn't mom come to wake me up?

I quickly put my clothes on and ran to the bus. Again I had to wave and yell for the bus to wait for me. As I stepped on I realized that I forgot my lunch. Oh well. I figured I could stand to lose some weight.

I walked down the aisle watching for people who wanted to trip me. Surprisingly no one did. I guess after I foiled Ashley yesterday the sport was gone. I found the same seat that I had before and it was empty. So far so good. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad day. I sat down and leaned against the seat…only to find it had gum on it.

"Eeeww!" I said out loud. No one paid attention to me. They were all immersed in their own conversations. I took off my sweater and picked all the gum off, sticking the gunk on the underside of the seat in front of me.

By the time I was done we were at school. I was walking down the aisle and found a ten dollar bill.

"Sweet! Maybe the universe doesn't hate me after all." I walked into the school much happier.

Later on in 5th period:

I walked into math and sat down. About a minute later Mr. Copper walked in.

"Good afternoon, class. Please take out your homework and pass it in," he said as he sat down at his desk. After we all passed in our homework he gave us one of the most unpleasant math surprises:

"Okay, today is pop quiz day. Take out a number 2 pencil," he said with a very smug smile for a teacher.

"WHAT?" the whole class said at once. It was weird.

Just as we finished the quiz a knock came at the door. We all looked up, wondering who it could be since math class was practically never interrupted. Mr. Copper was very particular about that. He opened the door to find the principal standing there with a hand on a boy's shoulder. The boy had blue hair and had knee high boots covering his jeans. I just sat there drawing the weird symbol that I had in my dream last night, not paying attention to anything going on. He didn't look like a very interesting kid to me.

I was completely oblivious until the principal called my name. I stood, grabbed my stuff and walked down to him hearing a lot of students saying "Oooh!" as if I was in trouble.

"Yes?"

"Mr. Copper was kind enough to volunteer you for me. Can you show Mr. —uh what was your name again, son?"

The boy looked at me. "My name's William Dunbar." He stuck his hand out. At first I hesitated then I shook it. He blushed though I wasn't sure why.

The principal interrupted my thought. "Yes, William. Could you show William around the school later?"

This time I didn't hesitate, but I wasn't happy about being a babysitter for the new kid. "Okay, sir."

He gave me a copy of the boy's schedule and walked off. I returned to my desk and dropped my bag. Too bad I couldn't go home early again today. I really wanted to feel the controller in my hands, even just for comfort.

I sighed and folded the schedule to put it in my pocket.

It was lunch and everyone filed into the cafeteria. Since I forgot my lunch I just chose a lone table and sat down. I picked up my journal and looked at the drawings I'd been doodling earlier. They were all of that strange symbol from my dream. It looked like a bulls eye. (for people who are dumb it is the xana symbol)

"Weird," I muttered, not caring who heard me.

"Uh can I sit here?"

William stood over me holding a lunch tray with some disgusting mess the school called food. Personally I didn't think it was edible. I was caught off-guard and responded with the first thing that came to mind.

"Uh, sure." Not overly intelligent but he sat down. After a somewhat awkward silence I opened my mouth again. "So…you're William, right?"

I felt stupid saying it since he'd been introduced to the entire class and I was supposed to be showing him around campus. Besides, in my pocket there was a class schedule with his name typed in all-caps at the top. Could I have possibly asked a lamer question?

He finished chewing what I think was a spoonful of potatoes and swallowed. "Yeah, so what's yours? I don't have a good memory and I've heard so many names today that my brain is tired trying to keep them straight."

It felt weird having a conversation without an insult directed at me in it. Hey, I'm not complaining! "I'm Kathleen, but call me Kat. So where are ya from?"

"France."

I looked stunned. "Wow! I had no idea! You speak English without an accent so I thought you were American. How did you learn it?"

He thought for a second. "I dont know. I guess I just picked it up. It wasn't really that hard to me."

Ashley walked over to our table with her little posse and said, "Hey, Dunbar! Why are you hanging out with her? In case you haven't already notice, she's a freak. If you don't want the whole school to think you're in her league, I'd suggest you sit at my table in the next ten seconds."

I was really mad but held it in. Her words hurt more than usual because here was a guy who didn't know my reputation and had been talking to me as if I was an ordinary person instead of an outcast. Why did she have to ruin everything?

"Why would I want to sit with you? Kat is normal and you seem like a prissy know-it-all. I hate your type, so how about you leave us alone," he said smiling.

She stuck up her nose and walked off.

"Thanks," I said with a grin.

I looked over to Ashley where she was just flipping back her hair in a flirty way and talking to Mark. Just seeing her made me mad and my eyes narrowed as my jaw clenched. I wanted to make her feel as humiliated as she made me.

Just then her milk carton exploded! Ashley screamed as both she and Mark dripped with chocolate milk. Her outfit was definitely ruined! I was shocked and the entire cafeteria was laughing at the girl I'd wanted to pay for insulting me.

"Did I do that? If it was me, how did I do it?" I thought to myself.

I took out my notebook and looked at the symbol again thinking maybe it had something to do with my successful revenge. It was odd, but ever since I had drawn the symbol, it seemed like there had been a…well, a connection. Once the carton of milk burst, that weird connection faded. If I drew another one would—

"Hello Kat!" William waved his hand in front of my face. I realized he'd said my name three times already but I had been in my own little world.

"Yeah?"

He pointed to the symbol on my notebook. "That's kinda cool. Can I see it?"

"Why not?" I handed it to him with a shrug. I didnt care why he wanted it. I wasn't going to forget how to draw the symbol. I didn't think I could forget it if I wanted to.

He studied it briefly and gave it back, then looked at me. "Is it true kids say you're a freak?"

I turned away, suddenly ashamed. "What of it?"

"I don't think you're a freak. Just different. I'm different too, you know. I'd like to get to know someone like you. Do you have any plans this afternoon?"

I slowly raised my eyes to meet his. A small smile pulled at my lips. "Do you like video games?"

"Best thing in the world!" he responded.

"Wanna come over and play some?" I said hoping he would say yes.

"Okay. It's way better than unpacking anyway."

We laughed. The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch. Time for the school day to go on.

Turned out half my classes were with William. How weird is that? During every class we had together, we passed notes and talked until the teachers told us to shut up. "Ready to go yet?" I asked.

We stood together at Williams new locker after school ended. I watched him trying to zip up his backpack. He struggled for a few moments before I decided to come to his rescue.

"Here, let me try."

I rearranged a few things and managed to close it. I gave it back and we started walking out to the bus. William shouldered his bag with a grunt.

"Why do the teachers give us so much homework?"

I laughed, "You'll get used to it after a while. They always give us a lot."

He groaned and I laughed at the expression on his face. We got onto the bus and started talking about nothing in particular. It felt great to have someone to talk to. I wondered if this is what it was like to have close friends.

I glanced around at the other kids and saw a few staring. There was a warmth inside that was almost proudly smug. I wanted to say, "See? I can make friends too!" but I ignored them and spoke only to William.

After my mom gave her approval for him to stay, we went upstairs and did our homework. After we were done Will slammed his head on the desk we were working at and pretended to fall asleep. He looked back up at me and we laughed.

"Hey, let's see what video games you have," he suggested.

I got my boxes out. "What do you like to play?"

"Virtual or racing games. Either or both. Which ever's up to you."

We picked out our favorite games and played them all evening. After he won a million times he asked what time it was.

"8 o'clock. Why?"

He stood up. "I have to go. Can I have a ride home?"

I went to the stairs and yelled down to mom asking if she could take him to his place. She said yes in a quiet voice and didn't ask any questions, which surprised me. I heard her talking on the phone but since she'd already agreed to take William home I didn't pay any attention. I turned around to him and said, "Wanna borrow a few games?"

William gave me a smile and said he'd like to. After picking out the games he wanted we went downstairs.

Mom was ready to go we got into the van, the two of us sitting in the back beside Tyler in his car-seat. When he wasn't giving directions to my mom we talked about the video games back in France.

"Wow! You mean they actually have the games before they come out here?"

He laughed at my surprise. A little later we stopped in front of an apartment building.

"Here we are," William said. He got out and I handed him my games. "Thanks Mrs. Cooper. Bye Kat, see ya tomorrow."

I waved until he entered the apartment building.

The ride home was quiet. After we got back I was about to go upstairs to bed when mom collapsed at the table with her face in her hands. I paused, wondering what she was doing.

"Kathleen…I didn't want to say anything to you while your friend was here…"

My breaths became shallow and my throat tightened. Was dad not getting better? Had someone else gotten hurt?

"…your father's accident was worse than they thought. I'm sorry…he…he died this afternoon."

Mom broke down in tears but I just stood there. A tingling numbness washed over me from head to toes, then it vanished, leaving goosebumps and sobs in its wake. I raced upstairs and attacked a pillow with my fists.

"I hate you! I hate you!" I screamed even though I had no idea who I was talking to. I needed someone to hate. The hot tears dried on my cheeks and stung my skin, making me madder and I threw my game controller across the room where it cracked against the wall. I wanted to break something else—hurt something else! Just then my computer split in half. I stared at it and thought I am a freak. I finally threw myself on the bed, flung all the covers off and fell asleep crying.

William's POV:

I closed the door and turned on the light. There was a bed and a nightstand with a bright light on it. I went over to it and sat down. I heard a creak and looked up. A disembodied shadow came up to me and I calmly observed it.

"Did everything go as planned, William?" it asked with an almost electric whisper.

My eyes changed into the XANA symbols and I responded mechanically, "Yes Master XANA. She gives me her full trust and doesn't realize what kind of power she possesses, which gives us the advantage." I smiled evilly.

XANA responded still in a whisper, "Soon we shall have her on our side, then those brats wont stand a chance. It was easy to get her father out of the way. Now it's your turn."

"How long would you like me to wait before I recruit her?"

Just then XANA started disappearing. Despite not having a face, William could detect a hint of annoyance in its features. "The tower has been deactivated! Do it as soon as possible…"

Moments later he vanished altogether. I climbed into bed and went to sleep.

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