"I abandoned my original life."

"This current life is all I have left."

Benjamin

Sheesh. I really shouldn't be skipping school, but I had another killer instinct outburst, forcing me to find something to kill and eat. I decided to scavenge in the Melio Forest once again, since I had a good idea of where to hunt.

Reaching a clearing in the forest, I find two deer drinking out of a small freshwater pool. Oooh...fresh meat...Acting on instinct, I pounce forwards while transforming into a wolf. Easily killing both of the deer, I start devouring their corpses. Yech. After my previous experience, I have a quick drink out of the freshwater pool to clear my mouth, because the aftertaste of flesh and fur is rancid.

When the deer bones are picked clean, I dash out of the Melio Forest and revert back to my human form. Good, no horrible aftertaste in my mouth. Checking my phone, it's 7:45 AM, which means class has already started…. Oh well, I can probably catch up on my schoolwork tomorrow.

I head straight for the Leaky Bucket Tavern, which was recommended to me by Chris. A quick drink would be nice before I head back to the school dorm. I wish I hadn't picked up on a drinking habit, but it helps dull the pain I feel in my heart everyday.

Stepping inside, the bartender casually asks me for my order. When I ask for an alcoholic drink, he doesn't question my age. Is it because I look older than I actually am? Whatever. As he slides my drink towards me, I reflexively grab it and chug it down. Ooh. That's strong whiskey. Then again, I'm not even buzzed by that. I'm still underage! This shouldn't be normal!

After two, three, no four glasses of whiskey, I pay my bill and head towards the train station, where I jump on a bullet train back to Surgh.

I reach Redmiara Academy's school dorm five minutes later. Then I take the elevator to the third floor, where my room is waiting for me. Now, if I recall correctly, I'm getting a roommate today. The residence only has two beds, and only two rooms. A bedroom and a bathroom. Oh shoot. I have revolver rounds all over the floor, clothes hanging everywhere, and my bed is a mess. Yikes. The only thing is relatively good condition is my armor stand with my midnight black armor from Mr. Drewstrife. My weapons are also neatly piled on a table, my knife, revolver, and extra ammo are arranged perfectly amongst this room's chaos.

The mailbox outside seems to be stuffed as well. Where'd all these letters come from? Pulling out a few, I notice that they're from my family. Oh great. I'm guessing that they want me to come back home...but screw them. Even though I feel guilty for my little sister, who cares about my parents? Chris has done just fine without his mother and father, so I'll be fine too! I make a mental note to burn these when I get the chance. Anyway, it's cleaning time!

Five minutes later…

Have to say, the mess was pretty easy to clean up. So I decide to read through a few of the letters. I skip over the ones from my mother and father, but I end up opening one from my sister.

"Dear Brother, I hope you're doing well. Mom and Dad are really distraught at your departure, but the good news is, that I'm allowed to attend combat school now! Isn't that great! I think I'll start with the knife, just like you! Hugs and kisses, Cecilia."

Hm. It's good to know that my parents aren't being overprotective of Cecilia, but I wonder what school she's attending. Just then, I hear the door. Oh, it must be my new roommate. However, as I reach the door, I consider something. Did my younger sister enroll at Redmiara Academy? I sure hope not, and I slowly open the door...to a flash of golden hair.

"Ben! You're my roommate?!"

I was expecting my sister, but why not have Sade? After all, she's cute, innocent, and...oh what am I saying!?