Cyber And Reality
DGM
Chapter 3
Oh Joy!
Allen knocked on the principles door and only got a snore out of it. He twitched and sighed. Why was he going to the office? Did he do something wrong? . . . .No. "Sir, wake up. Allen Walker is here to see you." a sandy-haired man said, barging into the office.
"Uhhhh." was all Allen could say.
"Komui!" the man shouted angrily. "I just heard Lenalee got a boyfriend." he finally whispered in his ear.
The eyes of the headmaster shot open and a devilish smile came to appear on his face. He got a drill out of nowhere and Allen felt fear run through his body. Without a second thought, he hid behind the door and shuddered. "Oh really? I suppose it's time I got to meet the boy. TO SHOW HIM HIS DEMISE!" Komui said.
"Give it a rest. Allen Walker is here to see you." the man said.
"Oh really? Now, don't be shy. Come on in. Thank you Reever for informing me." Komui said, ushering Allen in. "Sit, sit."
Allen swallowed nervously. He had never been in the principle's office. He had never met the principle. Now he knew why! "Hello sir." Allen said.
"Ahh, Allen Walker. You look much different than I anticipated, but looks don't matter. I guess. Funny, I don't remember seeing you around school before." Komui said, humming in thought.
"Well, I don't stand out much. As unbelievable as it sounds, its true." Allen told him.
"Really? I doubt that." Komui said, rummaging through his desk then pulling out a file.
"Allen Walker. Age 15. Birthday December 25th. Wow, what a lucky child. Let's see, a bit short for his age, but very smart. Medical history is splendid. Nothing out of the ordinary or bad. You have been recognized many times before for your manners and grades. Always did well in school. A sophomore this year and was welcomed with a full scholarship to Black Order High. You remained a swell reputation with all your teachers and not a bad comment on you. The teachers just adore you! How sweet. Even more interesting, you passed all your subjects, tests, EGT's, EGI's, SAT's, EOG's, EOC's, and SEISMICS with flying colors. What a surprise, you willingly took all of them last year. Without hesitation either. You've been recommended for this academy since elementary school, amozing!" Komui said.
"Sir, I believe the proper word is amazing. Amozing isn't a word." Allen said, out of reflex.
"You are just outstanding. You've made higher grades than many would think in certain exams, difficult exams. Intelligent isn't even the word for a young boy like you. I can see you going far in life. Indeed, indeed. Also, I hope you understand how important the SEISMICS exams are for those who chose to take them?" Komui said.
'This guy is spooky.' Allen mused, but smiled. "They play a big role in your grades and can give you a boost if need be. Depending on how well or terrible you did. Failing that test could keep you back a year or send you back half way through a grade. They test your skills and knowledge with how to work out problems you've never seen before or what you may have been taught a long tim ago. In other words, its a way to mentally test a child. Giving them pressure beforehand then the stress during the test. Not many agree to take it nor do many finish the test. No one has ever passed it over a C seeing how all the subjects are combined. History, Mathematics, Language Arts, English, Science, Politics, Chemistry, and many more. A lot of universities give these tests to their most expert and talented students. Even then, it's rare for them to pass it with over a B-. Since they are harder than the High School SEISMICS. If you were to of taken it before, it still can't fully prepare you for the next one. Still, taking it is completely by choice. Basically, it is a test that will decide where you stand in life and how you deal with situations." Allen said.
"Did you rehearse that?" Komui asked, stunned.
"No sir. I read the manual. Trust me, my definition is much simpler. Though, I could've said a few words, but. . . Sorry." Allen said, looking at Komui who was completely bewildered.
Komui shook his head then readjusted his glasses. A warm smile formed on his lips and he had a small glistening glint in his eyes that went over his glasses. "Why are you apologizing? You should be proud. This is something to flaunt." Komui said. "I can keep up."
"Thank you, sir, but I"m not a gloater." Allen told him.
"You're humble Allen." Komui murmured. "Allen, you never got your test scores, any of them, did you?"
"No. The grades should've just came in. Except for the SEISMICS. I took those last week." Allen responded.
"I just got those grades. Every one of them. I must say, you impress me to an extent only my sister can. Maybe more. Now, that may not mean a lot to you because you don't know how I think, but you should be honored by that." Komui said, grinning. "You have quite the gift, Allen."
"What do you mean?" Allen asked quizzically.
"You did well on all of them. You surpassed many students. Of course, you did well on the EOC's and EOG's. Like you have with any exam at the end of the year, but you did extremely well on the SEISMICS. Better than most your age. You didn't get an A, but you succeeded in managing a B+. Almost an A. I take it you studied everything very hard?" Komui informed.
Allen couldn't find any words to say. He knew he must've looked ridiculous, but who wouldn't? It was true. He wasn't the smartest kid in the world, but he was smart. At times. He knew the importance of every test. So he studied when he could. The SEISMIcS he went further than an extra mile. Most likely, it would've been a one time thing. A lucky shot. Real lucky. "Sir, I forced myself to do well. I wouldn't of done that well if I was told to take it and didn't know the date or. . . I can't explain. But, I'm not as smart as you are making me seem. I may never be able to do that again." Allen said.
"You were determined to do well and the outcome was extraordinary. Whether or not you could do it again is not the question or what I am expecting. You have exceeded all of your teachers expectations. I showed them all the grades and had a conference about you and several other students. No one expected this from you and how you accomplished it was your own will. You care very much about your education. Do you not?" Komui rejoinder.
"A conference?"
"Yes. Not only did you study and were determined and that you cared, you remained calm during the test. Which is why you did so well. Now, you made the lowest scores out of the few who did excellent, but that shouldn't deter you. Allen Walker, I wished to speak with you about the Black Order exorcist program." Komui said.
Allen sighed as he plopped on the couch. He finished paying off Cross's debts, but for how long? He really needed to get out of his house. He didn't need Cross. So he led himself to believe. But come on, what has Cross ever done for him! Nothing. Nada. Zero. Ziltch. "Where is that old koot anyways?" Allen muttered, sitting up and looking around. "Why do I care? He's never home. Unless he brings a woman home."
Allen took out his homework and began working on it, moving into the kitchen. He even prepared dinner. By time it got done, Cross should've been back. On most occasions that is.
Allen took out his pencil and placed all his homework on the table. He was having a hard time concentrating on it and making dinner at the same time though. He didn't have much of a choice. Once he finished, after nearly breaking his pencil with irritation, he finally put all his work away and sat down to eat peacefully and quietly and alone. Such tranquility. "Idiot!"
"Then its shot down the drain." Allen mumbled, twitching.
Cross bashed through the doorway to the kitchen and glared at Allen. He was drunk and mad. For what? "Yes Cross?" Allen asked.
"You paid all the debts?" Cross inquired.
"Yes, as instructed you greedy bastard." Allen said.
Cross hit him and Allen stood up, glaring at Cross. "What do you want? I had a hard day as it is! Give it a rest and do something yourself for once! I need to eat then get some sleep seeing how you don't know how to get a stinking job and force all the debts and bills onto me you asshole!" Allen shouted.
"Shut up!"
"Yes sir." Allen squeaked.
"I'll be gone for awhile and I'm leaving the house and Timcampy to you. If I find one misplace and I'll slaughter you mercilessly." Cross said, walking off.
"You can't leave me here alone! I'm 15!" Allen shouted.
"Like you haven't been alone before." Cross grumbled, waving and walking off. "I mean it, keep the place tidy." he added, looking back at Allen.
Allen looked at the floor. He frowned and softly said fine. Something about what Cross last said was different, calm, Almost kind. Allen scoffed. Like Cross could be kind to anyone besides a woman he wants to- "I hate him. I hate him so much." Allen growled.
Timcampy peaked his head in the kitchen and whimpered. Allen lost his anger and pure hatred and stared at the golden locked pup. "Hey Tim."
Timcampy came over and nudged Allen's leg. ALlen chuckled and gave Tim what he wanted. Food. He didn't feel like eating sudden;y. He ate only half his usual fill, but he couldn't help it. He scratched behind Tim's ear and smiled. "You're my only real friend Tim." Allen muttered, shadows casting over his eyes.
'Cross is right. I'm used to being alone. That's all I ever am. Alone. After all, who would want to be friends with me? A total freak. There isn't a single thing normal about me. My hair, my eyes, my arm, my face, my skin is even paler than an average human. If I were to get sunburned I'd be redder than a tomato. You get used to the emptiness I suppose. That's what I convince myself. I've said it once before, and I'll say it again. Friends are useless.' Allen thought.
Allen pulled his laptop out and logged on to Stream Net. He saw several emails from ButterflyGirl and the latest was a minute ago. He clicked on it and read over it.
ButterflyGirl: Hey! What's up? Anything exciting happen in school today?
Allen's fingers lingered over the keyboard and he slowly smiled. He lifted his head and the shadows disappeared. "Can you prove me wrong? Whoever you are?" Allen said aloud.
Lenalee laid on her bed and was flapping her legs up and down, patiently waiting for a response. She had been yearning for a conversation with CrownClown95 all day. She had been bored half to death and she finally had free time. "Ne, respond. . . . .Nothing? Anything? . . . . . . Please!" Lenalee whined, covering her face and burying her face in her pillow.
Then a single ding! brought her out of her glumness and she smiled. "Finally!"
Lenalee opened the message and hummed. She didn't know why she wanted to talk to him so badly, but she did and it brought her to the insanity point. It was about time he responded.
CrownClown95: Hi Butterfly, how're you? My day has been exhausting and terrible. I hope yours was better than mine.
ButterflyGirl: I'm sorry to hear that, but as long as you promise to cheer up, I'll tell you about my day.
CrownClown95: That sounds nice. I would love to hear all about it. As long as it's good Butterfly. I promise to be happier if so.
ButterflyGirl: Okay! It's a settled deal Clown Boy! Where do I start? School was so slow today, but it was fun at the same time. I spent all my time with my friends and we had a blast. I hope this doesn't make you feel bad. Anyways, in science we did an experiment and man, I screwed up. I almost blew my eyebrows off!
Allen laughed and Timcampy looked at the boy. Allen gave a rare appeased smile and shut his eyes. "You're so amusing. . . . Butterfly."
Here's the third chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. Please review and I'll try to respond. Please check out my other stories too if you like this one. Also, please check out my profile for my youtube account to check out my two AMV's. Please and thank you!
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