AN: Heyloozz! I'm back! Sorry that I took a bit long. I was still in school but now I'm FINALLY out! XP I might be able to update a bit more frequently but it depends. In the summer, my mom and dad like to go to places so I might not always be able to update on time. I will try though! I'm doing for all of you who really like this story. I give it all my best! Ok so, once again, I'll be doing an interview at the end for fun and like always, will contain a spoiler. Just saying. :P Anyways, please enjoy this chapter. I worked hard on it. ^-^ LÅT OSS NU INLEDAS!
~.:Chapter 4:.~
X-avier's P.O.V.
I went to my room instantly and got my sweater. I quickly skipped over to the storage room. I got my katana, belt, fingerless gloves, and Athena's gloves and Bow with arrows. Once I had everything ready, I took off. I jumped down from branch to branch until I finally landed at the bottom. I got onto my knees and layed my hands on the ground. I closed my eyes and stopped breathing for while. After like 3 seconds, my ears perked up and I felt a low vibration past and flow through my fingers and hand. I got up from the ground and headed in the direction where the sound and vibration came from. After being in the forest for 5 years, I've adapted a few animal specialties. So has Athena. The one I did was a thing that birds, elephants, spiders, snakes, frogs, deer and all that kind of animals do to communicate. It's something called Vibrational communication. Me and Athena have learned how to use. It relies on vision, hearing, and detection through your cells. I kept following the path I was in until I had to stop. I stood there frozen, looking ahead of me. Past this part of the forest and I'll be setting a foot in a city. I haven't been in a city for a really long time. Like an animal, I'm afraid of what the humans will think of me and what they'll do to me. Well, I'm 18 and most of the teenagers my age hang out around at night but still. I don't feel so secure. I soon felt an other vibration.
"Athena..." I shook my head. I need to save her! She's got a future and I need to keep her stay on that track. I don't care if it'll be risking my life. She's my sister and I care for her, I love her. I clenched my hand. This is for Athena. I took a deep breathe and started walking. I trudged through the streets nervously. With every sudden noise, from the rustle of a bush to the loud roar of a car, I would always get startled and face my head in that direction. All the noise kept messing up my tracking.
"Where are you Athena? Don't leave me please." I kept wandering through the streets, gazing at people walking past me casually, and watching cars and vehicles past by. I thought it was helpless until I thought I heard something. I stopped at my tracks and looked around. I started to concentrate harder and soon, I felt it again. I ran towards it, trying to not lose it again. I ceased once I made it to an alleyway. It was dark and there was no landposts or any light in there. SHIT! WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE NIGHT?! I gulped and put on my most confident face. Slowly, I walked down through the pitch black alley, listening to the drips of water drops and the sound of my feet slapping the ground. I put my katana on my belt and the bow on my back where the arrows were. I passed through a corner and halted. It was a dead end. WHAT THE FUCK! NO! I heard it from here! I put my hands on each brick. There should be something here right?
"C'mon bitch! Let me in! ARG!" I was starting to stress out and landed a punch onto the wall. To my surprise, it made a hole and the whole wall collapsed. My eyes widened and a quickly took a step back. Once the dust was out of my way, I looked inside. There was a candle shining and... ATHENA! I leaped over the mess and went straight over to her. I dropped onto my knees. She was laying on the ground and the was a bruise on her forehead. What happened? I felt her pulse and sure enough, she was fine. She just seems to be unconsious. I let out a sigh of relief. I picked her up and rested her on a nearby bed. Now all I could do is wonder. Why was she here? Who brought her here? Why is she unconscious? Does it have to do with the bruise? Questions like these kept running through my head. Too bad I have no answer to any of them. But I spoke too soon. The door barged open which scared me half to death. I had my hand to my heart and I started breathing in a fast pace. I looked straight at the door and found myself a guest. There was a person with hair as dark as it is outside, a scar on his left eye, an old shirt, and dirty pants. He looks like those drunk people out on the street who don't know how to take care of themselves. He glanced right at me and smirked.
"Heh... Looks like I have a guest. You must be that girl's brother. Nice to know you wanted to join." I gaped at him. What? What the hell is he talking about?!
"Look you bastard, I don't want to join anything that has to do with you." I spitted back. His grin just grew bigger and he chuckled in the most malicious way. I'm definitely not liking this dude already.
"Your attitude is just what I need. You and your sister will do perfect." WHAT?! PERFECT FOR WHAT, ASSHOLE?! What do you mean?! I clenched my hand and gritted my teeth at him.
"LOOK! I don't care what your problem is or what you want with us but I need to get my sister and I'll peacefully leave! If you can't accept that then your insides will become out, your tongue will be used against you and I'll feed your corpse to the poor!" I stomped my foot to the ground. Why does he even want with us anyway? What do we have that seems to have him gain some sort of interest in us? He snickered in return.
"Like I said, perfect." This made me growl at him. Words simply cannot describe how furious I am. This idiot wants to kidnap us and do what-so-ever! I will decline ANY offer. I brought up a fist towards him.
"WHATEVER! Now tell me... What did you do to Athena?!" He simply beamed in a way that gave me a bad taste in my mouth.
"Well my dear boy, she was struggling too much and it would expose to the public that I had a person in a bag. So, let's see... Who had the metal bat? Oh yes, I did." WTH?! He just swatted her! With a stupid bat?! Oh, the temperature is rising to my top. I punched the wall near him. It left a bump and cracks. Ok, either I'm stronger than I thought I was or this place needs better material.
"What the FUCK did you just say?! You're telling me that you just slammed her with a metal bat!? (AN: Every time I read metal bat, I always end up saying Meat ball. Does anyone else have that?) You little bitch! I'm gonna get you!" I brought my other fist to him but he caught it. I could tell he was struggling with my strength so I decided to dial it up to a 9. But before I could, he pushed me back. I almost tripped but I gained my balance. I looked back at him in anger. He smiled.
"You do have what it takes. I'll see you in the morning soon. Then will I explain." My eyebrows furrowed.
"What makes you think I'll stay for the night, dolt?" He just smirked, grabbed a nearby brick and threw it at me. I dodged it with ease. He needs to get better at throwing. Athena can do better than...well, I would expect that from her but still.
"Haha! You m-" Before I could even finish, my whole body vibrated when the blow to my head brought me out. My head felt dizzy and I everything looked so bright. I coughed a few times too. The last thing I saw was him smirking like an idiot while holding a metal bat. He... he whacked me?
"Like I said... See you in the morning." Was the last thing I heard before it all blacked out for me.
~.:Next morning:.~
Still X-avier's P.O.V.
I felt so lightheaded and I even coughed. My eyes opened up slowly as I started to breathe a bit. What... happened? I hold my head up with my hand. Ugh... It's hurts so badly. I rubbed it a bit and then flinched. Shoot, I'm wounded. I clenched my hands from the pain flowing through my head. I took deep breathes. Calm down... you can hold this... it won't kill me... I can handle the pain... I've been through worse. Quickly, I was calmed down. Sure, the pain was still there but I was more stable now. I stood up weakly as I kept my head up. I looked around and found a big whole in the wall. All my memory came running back into my mind. I gasped. "ATHENA!" I turned around and found her still on the bed. I felt a hint of reassurance flow through me. I walked over to her and sat next her. I rested my hand on her head. She looks like she's out of her unconsious. She may just be sleeping now. After some minutes, I heard a moan. Instantly, I faced her. She coughed and quickly brought a hand to her head. I released my hand from her and brought it back to me. She sat up still holding her head.
"CRAP! My head! *groans*" I slithered my hands around her waist. I wish I could help her from her pain, but I can't do that. I have no tools for this kind of situation.
"Athena... glad to know you're still alive. Just, try to handle the pain like you always did." She did as told and was soon fine. She brought her hand down and looked at me.
"X-avier? X-AVIER!" She tackled me into a hug. I gladly returned it back.
"I... I though I would never see you. I was in a bag and then, the last thing I remember is a pain in my forehead, which I still have. What... what happened?" We parted and I looked straight into her ocean blue eyes. I sighed.
"Let's just say you were kidnapped. I came to get you but got caught too. Wait..." I looked at the hole in the wall and remembered about the bandit. I quickly grabbed Athena's wrist. She looked at me worried.
"What is it?" My breathing went a bit faster.
"Athena... we have to leave now!" She didn't even hesitate. We quickly got up from the bed but before we could even take an other step, the bandit from last night walked in.
"Well, looks like you're both awake. Good, now we can start." I glared at him while I tugged Athena's arm. I started dragging her over to the exit but the bandit got right in front of us.
"You're crazy... thinking you could just leave like that. You're being a terrible guest. Shall I show you some manners?" I pulled Athena closer to me protectively and gave him the black look.
"Back the fuck up. We're leaving, end of discussion!" I took a step, aiming for the left be he just copied me and blocked my way out. I growled at him. Athena urged me to let her go. I guess I'm squeezing her too hard. Oops. I let her go and she took a deep breathe. I mouthed her 'sorry.' She signaled me that it's ok. I looked back at the baffoon with rage.
"Did you not hear what I just said? I'll get you hearing aids if I have to." He just chuckled. Excuse me?! That wasn't suppose to be a joke. I'M SERIOUS! .
"Look kid, let me tell you something. First off, it's morning. There are billions of people out there. Now, look at yourself. What kind of reaction do you think they'll have? You'll never make it out of here! Same goes to your sister over there." He pointed at her. When he did, I smacked his hand. I looked at me questionably.
"Pointing is rude... haven't you learned anything when you were younger?" He just shrugged. I thought about what he said and noticed that he has a point. I looked at myself. I look like some sort of assassin. With these weapons and how my image looks like. Last night was too dark to notice but, the sun seems to be shining brighter than ever. DANG IT! I hate it when even the universe goes against me. I looked at Athena. She looked more than just an assassin. She looked much worse. Almost like a wanted gang assassin hunted by the police. She has that badass look. I sighed. I guess I'm gonna have to plan a night escape. I just need to keep it hidden from this dude. I stared back at him.
"Ok, look... fine, we'll stay, for now. But one thing. What do you want with us?" He simpered at Athena and gazed back at me. I took a quick glance at Athena and noticed a disgusted look on her face. The bandit just smirked.
"Well, I'll need your help in certain things. And judging by the way you guys are in the forest, you are tough, ferocious, and always get the job done. Always aggressive and have an attitude that goes with your obstacles." Wait wait wait... Is he saying what I think he's saying?! I folded my arms.
"In other words, you just want us to be your servants. Huh, no wonder you look like that. I was right, you are just a baffoon. Why can't you get the remote control on your own? I mean, it's laying on your living room table right? Not on the moon!" He shrugged.
"I'm not making you do that. Let me just say, I need all the help I could get to survive this dreadful city." I raised my eyebrow at him. Before I could ask anything, Athena beat me to it.
"Why would you need to survive this city? What, Is there like a certain schedule where aliens come or something. FYI, this isn't War of the Worlds. Settled down, that's just a movie. Trust me. I've read the book." I rolled my eyes. She never stops talking about that book. I'm gonna have to read it one day to see what's so good about it. I just waited for the bandits response.
"Let's just say, I use to be part of a gang when I was about your age." Wait... I've heard about gangs. They aren't people we should mess with. I'm still not getting it and the look on Athena's face show that she doesn't either.
"What's your point?" He sighed and sat down on the bed. I watched his every move. Saying that he was part of a gang, I'm not trusting him too easily.
"Looks like I'm gonna have to explain. Look, I was part of a deadly gang called the "EnderGrim." Rated number 3 in the world. We started as a local gang and turned into one of the biggest crime groups in the world. We were known for wearing blue clothes and carrying blue bandanas. We contained 30,000 to 35,000 members. We were extremely bitter rivals towards the Blood were also known to be involved in murders, robberies and drug dealing. Then there was this one day were we went off the top. We went into a murdering spree. Every person we saw, we immediately killed them. I guess we were all just too drunk but that was long ago and I can't really remember. Then, we made it to this man and we cut his head clean off his shoulders. We stayed in this parking lot playing hot potato and monkey in the middle with the head and it was strangely enjoying. We even opened up the corpse and started to detach the whole body apart. Like the livers, intestines, heart, lungs and all that. Then it turned into a game of dodge ball. But whatever. Lets just say, it was a VERY deadly day. THOUSANDS of people died. I guess we spent too much time out in the open and soon enough, there were police sirens heard everywhere. This was our cue to go away. We lost hundreds of our gang members and the amount of disappearing gang members just kept on decreasing. Now today in the present, I'm the only one alive and the police is STILL after me. I made history for being able to hide from the for the longest time. It's been such a long time, people are starting to believe that I'm dead by now. But because I'm solo and got no one to help me, I accidently left some tracks that prove I'm still alive. That's why I need you're help. You could help me as I try to stay out of the crowd. When they find me, they'll kill me. I prefer dying of old age. And just to let you know, that means there are police EVERYWHERE! Day and night, looking for think you could still get out?" He gave me a look that actually sent a shiver down my spine. Whoa.. He's really deadly. I knew I shouldn't trust him. What should I do now? My night escape is also destroyed. I wish I had better clothes and I bet you all the clothes this insane person has is from his gang times. If the police find me and Athena in THAT, then we'll be hooped! Wait, he's been alive for YEARS with the police on his tracks. How could they have not found him yet in this little place? I rubbed my chin and decided to ask.
"Wait, you've been here for who know's how many years and yet, the police hasn't found you yet!?" He shook his head when I finished.
"No, look. I've been traveling from place to place to look for a new hiding spot where the police won't be able to find me. I just got here yesterday. While I was running to this city, I found you guys and plotted to get you at night. You guys looked very useful for me. The police were right behind me and only had time to get one of you. It was a miracle for me that you followed. Now I have you both."
He smiled at the end and Athena rolled her eyes.
"You a sick, sick man." He just chuckled at her response. Now that I think about it, we can all work together to all survive. This guy has food, shelter, entertainment, water, basically everything! He has a better life here then what me and Athena have back at the forest. That's one convincing thing of staying, and an other one is not getting caught by the police. I wouldn't want anything to happen to her! Oh.. this is hard. I looked at Athena and thought, 'This better be worth it.' I looked right back at the Bandit.
"Ok, we'll stay." The bandit grinned but Athena had a look of shock on her face. She stood up.
"ARE YOU ON DRUGS?! WHAT DEMON POSSESSED YOU INTO SAYING THAT!?" She folded her arms. I sighed.
"Look Athena, I know what I'm doing. This would be better for us and I promise I'll find some way. Just, we're gonna have to agree for now. Got it?" She looked aggravated and shot me daggers.
"You idiot... fine, I'll stay. But if anything, I'm blaming it all on you!" She walked off and onto the couch. Once again, I sighed in disappointment. Like I said, I hope this is worth it. I felt a hand lay on my shoulder. I looked at it and then followed the arm to it's socket. I then noticed it was the bandit.
"You did the right choice kid. Now for your first job. Let's start off with that wall you broke. It'd be a shame if the police walked right into us." I nodded my head in annoyance.
"Yeah.. whatever." Before the bandit left, I asked one more question.
"Wait! Hold up!? I never caught your name. What is it?" The bandit grinned but yet, not in a good way as usual.
"The name's Rick. Rick Leyon. And by tomorrow, I'll tell you guys your needs and what to do and not to do. You know, to get to know each other better and know what is approved of you guys." I nodded my head in approval and he left. Once he did, me and Athena started working on the wall right away. I really do hope I made the right choice. But, for Athena, right?
~.:2 years later:.~
Athena's P.O.V.
"Athena, where's my morning coffee?" I stopped washing the dishes and got a towel to clean my wrinkled up hands. Rick kept staring at me with those olive eyes that striked with question. I hated this guy a lot and the worst part is that he's hitting on me. I shivered at the thought. I'm only 17 years old!
"I'll get your stupid morning coffee, one thing though, could you please be patient. If not, you're gonna make me lose mine." I walked over to the cupboard and grabbed a cup. He chuckled.
"Whatever you want, babe." I froze and shot him a glare.
"You mother fucker, stop calling me that already! Can't you see I'm not freaking interested!" I turned back around and got the coffee from the can and poured it in the machine along with the water. Then turned it on. I presumed.
"I knew it was a bad idea staying here with you." I mumbled. I left the coffee machine to do it's thing and layed the soggy towel on the sink. Rick raised one of his eyebrows.
"What was that?" I stared at him with an irritated face.
"Nothing that you would care about you bastard." With that, I took off into my so called room. I REALLY can't stand this guy. He's such a douche and I just can't stand it how he's trying to get to me! I'm not THAT good looking and I would rather date Charles! He's this kid from my old school that I used to go to and hes GOD DAMN ANNOYING! With a side of disgusting. When you see how revolting he is, you would eventually end up thinking eating shit is normal! I shoved through the door and completely startled X-avier who was in the room sweeping. At least his reaction brightened up my day.
"Athena! Haven't you heard the term KNOCK PLEASE?" He folded his arms while I layed down on the bed. I shrugged.
"Well, suggesting that I just entered without a care to the world, yeah I suppose I haven't heard of it. Would you mind teaching me?" He just shook his head in exasperation as I smirked. He commenced with his sweeping duty.
"Just... nevermind." He left the room and went to his room to sweep. I know, this is child labor but I'm used to doing a lot of work. Same to my brother. So this is kind of normal work to us. I layed my hands on my stomach and stared up at the ceiling. Rick isn't TOO bad. He doesn't abuse us or injure us or whatever. He's a good guy that can't hide from his past. But I sure do hate him for liking me. I sighed. It's times like these that I wish I was a boy. Just so that no one I don't like starts to get too close to me. It's almost the same schedule everyday. I would make Rick's morning coffee and clean things up from last night, X-avier would sweep around. Then in the afternoon, I would make everyone food and X-avier would wash the clothes when he's done eating. Living in a rusty home like this really has an effect in our clothes. We get so dirty so quickly. Finally at night, me and X-avier would go out to fetch some food and water. Once we're done with that, we have a bit of free time. Those are just the main ones. Sometimes there are some extras that we get that comes out of no where. Like, we didn't expect them. I closed my eyes and kept on thinking about my life. But ended up falling asleep. A little nap wouldn't hurt, right?
I heard a noise. I shot my eyes open and had the greatest scare of my life. I shoved the person in front of me.
"DUDE! How many times to I have to tell you to NOT wake me up like that! AGAIN, you scared the crap out of me." X-avier dodged the pillow I threw at him.
"SORRY! You were sleeping and I HAD to wake you up. You have to cook lunch, remember?" I stopped at my tracks. Wait... what time is it? I looked at the clock. Shoot... it's 2:52. Shit... I slept for too long. Damn I'm gonna get extra chores tomorrow. -.- I gazed back at X-avier.
"Ok, sorry. I'll go right now." He nodded. I got up and headed towards the door. But before I could leave, he said one more thing that always made me quiver.
"Trevor's in there looking for something in his drawer. Make sure he doesn't try to do anything to you. You know how he-" I didn't want to hear about this no longer so I cut him off.
"Yeah yeah I know. Now can I PLEASE go work on the food, I really don't want to talk about this." He shrugged. I took this as an 'ok' and left to the kitchen. When I entered, he wasn't there. Instead, I saw him sitting om the living room couch watching t.v. Oh thank goodness he's not in the kitchen anymore. Him + alone with me = him in hospital. I'm not kidding. I WILL send him to the hospital if he tries to do something with me. I ignored about him and just cooked the rest of the time. After some time, the food was ready. I washed my hands and dried them off on my apron. Hey, I have to be clean too!
"Hey boys! La comida esta lista!" Don't ask me why I spoke Spanish there, but I just felt like it. I like speaking other languages at times cause like, I sometimes feel bored just speaking English. I like to put in a little pozazz or whatever. Both came running in and took their seats. I got the plates and gave one to each of them.
"What kind of food is this?" Stated X-avier. I just stared at him.
"The kind that you can eat." He just stared at me annoyingly.
"And WHAT are we eating?" I smirked.
"We're eating something that can be digested." I laughed at his face. It was so blank. He just shook his head and brought his hands up in surrender.
"I give up! Just please stop being logical when answering my questions." I grinned and he soon brought his hands back down.
"Fine, whatever you say." I love messing around with my brother. Even though he's actually 20. That's right bitchezz! I have a 20 year old brother! AHAHA! You mad! I sat down and we all feasted together.
"Over there! I see a stack of meat." I looked at the direction X-avier was pointing at. He was right. There was some meat ni a crate. We need to take it before anyone else sees us or takes it before us. I looked back at X-avier.
"I got this one." I swiftly ran across the roof towards the crate below. I stopped once I had made it close enough. I was just about to get down when a person walked out. I layed down on the roof so he wouldn't spot me but still kept an eye open to see what he was doing. To my disappointment, he grabbed the crate and brought it inside his store. DANG IT! . Right when the guys left, I walked back over to X-avier.
"I got this one." He said mocking me. I punched his shoulder.
"Shut up! Now think, would you have done any better? You would've slipped right of the roof!" Even though it was dark, with the help of the moon, I could see his vexed face. I beamed at my accomplishment. I walked past him and to the edge of the roof. I looked at all directions. X-avier just stood there, not making a sound. I looked back at him.
"Something wrong?" He shook out of his thoughts and scanned at me.
"I just heard a police siren. We have to go." I shook my head.
"You know how Rick is when we don't get the food! Let's just hide from the police and keep on looking." I walked down towards the other side of the roof and tried looking around from there. X-avier ran to me and grabbed my shoulder.
"No Athena, the police are EXTREMELY close and our hideout with Rick is about 5 blocks away! We have to go... NOW!" I eyeballed him and threw his hand off my shoulder.
"You worry too much. C'mon! We're like ninja. We can do this!" He smacked the back of my head.
"Idiot. You could AT LEAST be a bit quieter." I shrugged.
"I got to do what I gots to do." I winked at him. Then walked over to the point of the building and jumped to the building across from this one. X-avier sighed and I was able to make out him mumble, "shit, Athena." I would've smacked him for that but I was now in a bigger problem.
"What's that!" I looked down and saw a flashlight shining at me and X-vier. X-vier immediately frowned at me.
"This is what I mean Athena! Geez.. what ever happened to your, think before you do, quality?" I groaned in return.
"Apparently, now's not the time for that!"
"They're Teenagers! *gasp* No wait, assassins!" Shit... they saw our clothes. I instantly jumped to an other building and X-avier did the same thing.
"After them!" I kept my eye on the police and at my brother at the same time. I felt my heart beat like a drum and heard my dog-like panting. I jumped to each house and structure as fast as I could, trying to lose them. Somehow, while running on a roof, I tripped over something and landed face first to the ground below the building. I felt myself get dizzy a bit but before my eyes shut closed X-avier splashed cold water on me. My eyes shot up open and I started breathing quickly.
"Athena! You ok?" I touched the right side of my head and then looked at my hand, there was blood. I turned my head to him and he gasped. I scowled at him.
"Dumbass, do I look OK to you?" He looked speechless so I shook him.
"X-avier! There's police after us! Don't just stand there!" He quickly got back to earth and ripped a part of his shirt. He then washed it with the cold water from the drain pipe and told me to lay it against my wound. I obeyed. But then, I saw the light from flashlights. My eyes widened and I poked X-avier. He looked at me questionably. I pointed towards the flashlight's light. He gaped. I whispered to him.
"What do we do?!" He looked around in every direction in panic and eventually found a car. I got his message and we both hid under it. I tried to hold in the pain that was starting to strike my head. Ugh! Not again with this! I still kept the cool, wet piece of X-avier's shirt on the right side of my head. X-avier rubbed my back to comfort me, knowing that I was in pain. I could see the feet of the police walking by. They finally left. I lightly shook X-avier.
"Is it safe to go out?" He stook his head out and then crawled out. After 2 seconds, he got on his knees so that I could have eye contact with him.
"Hai. But we have to leave now. They could come back." I sighed in relief and got out from under the car. We quickly left back with no police knowing where we were going. The only thing I have to worry about now is Rick's reaction to us not bringing anything home. That dude sure has anger issues.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DIDN'T GET ANYTHING!?" I rested against the wall and X-avier took a step back. X-avier took a confident breathe and looked straight at him.
"I mean that we weren't able to get the food!" Rick turned around and slammed hist fist on the table.
"And why may that be?" He said through gritted teeth. X-avier was about to say something but I grabbed his shoulder and shook my head. I decided to do this.
"Look you man whore, we were being chase by the police. Be glad we didn't lead them here!" His face soften once I said 'police.' He took a deep breathe.
"Fine. I'll let you both off for now. But only because you were kind enough to not let the police find me. I'm grateful for that." Me and X-avier nodded our heads. Rick clasped his hands together.
"Well, I'm going to sleep. You guys should too. At least we still have some food in the kitchen. Sleep tight." Soon, we all left to our rooms and drifted off to our sweet dreams.
My eyes opened up and I rubbed my head but then flinched. Damn, I forgot about the injury I got last night. I got up and went to my drawer. There, I took out a first-aid kit and fixed it up a bit. I went to the mirror and noticed that I now had a permanent scar. Crap... I just ignored it and kept on living with my life. It's just a 3 inch scar. Nothing more, nothing less. I was just about to go out the door to make the morning coffee but heard a rustle. I turned around and saw nothing. Please tell me I'm not going delusional. I turned back around but heard it again. Right when I turned my head, I caught a glimpse of a black flash pass by. I got startled and took a step back. What was that?! I walked closer to the opened window and looked around it. Did a rodent get in or something?
"Athena! Don't forget my coffee!" I groaned in annoyance and looked in the opposite direction of the window.
"I won't! I've told you this for 730 days straight!" I looked back at the window and almost fell back. I stopped breathing and took a step back. I then gained my confidence back and leaned down on it. As I examined the creature, I noticed that it resembled a lot of a dragon. I analyzed it closer and saw lots of it's features. It was black with a lizard type of body. The eye's were hazel and it's tail had two sails on each side of it. It also had two ears. It had this skull picture on it's chest. (AN: Let's just say that this is a Night Fury from HTTYD. Only difference, it's the size of a rat. XD)
"Whoa.. your... your a dragon!" The creature nodded it's head. Wait... this made the black flash! Was it this dragon that I saw when I was younger? Like, when I was in my room? And during the car crash? I petted it's head and it purred. Hm... reminds me of a cat.
"I like you already. But wait... why are you here?" UGH DUH! It's a dragon! It can't respond. -.- I just shook my head.
"Forget I ever asked that." Suddenly, it started to growl. Whoa... is it growling at me? I moved out of it's way and realized that it wasn't facing me. I followed it's gaze and found a door. It's... growling at a door? That's... normal. But I spoke too soon. Rick came crashing in which almost made me fall back. I looked back at the dragon but it wasn't there.
"WHAT!? Where'd you go?!" I looked around the window but stopped once I felt a presence right behind me.
"Whatcha looking for, Athena?" My palms got sweaty and I felt a drip of sweat roll of my forehead. Should I tell him about the dragon or keep it a secret? Well, he might think I'm crazy or he might even injure the creature in a way. No.. I won't tell him.
"Uh.. nothing!" I quickly got up and looked at him innocently. His brow furrowed but he seemed to buy it anyways.
"Whatever, just get that coffee ready. I'm dying over here."
"Yeah sure!" I wanted to get out of this awkward feeling. I felt so nervous about the dragon business and Rick is way too close to me for my taste. I guess I was so nervous that even tripped over my own feet. I'm so awesome like that. I had a heart-attack when I opened my eyes. I was right in Rick's arms. SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT! . Rick looked down at me and by the look in his eyes, I could tell he got the wrong message. STUPID STUPID STUPID! I tried getting out of his grasp but he hold onto me tight.
"Where do you think you're going, babe? You recently just fell for me." OH SHUT THE FUCK UP RICK! I started struggling even more but he hold onto me tight. Shoot... I lost the strength I gained while surviving in the forest. I'M SUCH A CRAPPY PERSON! I started to fret.
"Please! Don't do what I think you want to do! I'm only 17, asshole!" No matter how hard I tried, I simply couldn't get out from his grip. There was only one thing I was able to do. I took a deep breathe.
"X-AVIER! GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!" Rick slapped my mouth.
"Such a dirty mouth. Why don't I clean it... with my own." He's such a perv... that makes it even worse! My breathing pace went extremely high and I used all the strength I had to get out of this. To my relief, X-avier showed up and I could tell he wasn't relieved with what he was seeing.
"LET GO OF HER YOU BITCH!" Rick only snickered.
"You wish! I'm having the time of my life." X-avier gritted his teeth and took out his katana.
"I'm warning you... let her go or I'll rip your face apart!" All I could do is look at all directions trying to get out and get even more nervous. Rick finally let me go and made his hand into a fist.
"You trying to threaten me, kid? Get a load of this!" He took out a really sharp knife from his pants. My jaw dropped. I didn't even know he had a weapon with him! Well he WAS part of deadly gang... once again... STUPID STUPID STUPID! I facepalmed mentally. X-avier stood his guard and gave his most confident face.
"You think you" can defeat me with that little thing! PFFT! Pathetic!" He held his katana in front of him. Rick just smirked.
"Oh... I'm not using this for you." X-avier raised an eyebrow. What does he mean by that? He then turned around and raised his hand up. I felt the last breathe past through me. HE WANTS TO KILL ME?! Ok... this guy is confusing. First, he wants to bang me up, now he wants to kill me! EXACTLY, why I don't trust him. See... I'm smart sometimes too! Not always stupid. I would've putted on boss shades but at the moment, I don't have them with me. :3 Quickly, Rick brought down his weapon. I would've gotten out of the way but my foot was caught between his legs. I saw the light flash before my eyes. I kept my eyes shut, waiting for the pain but didn't feel anything. Instead, I heard the painly scream of a different human. I opened my eyes and immediatly wished that I had never opened them.
"I knew he would jump in to the rescue." Rick said. I got up and slapped Rick.
"YOU FUCKING BULLSHITTING BITCH! GET OUT OR THIS WILL END UP WITH STICKS AND STONES!" He soon got scared and did as I said. Trust me, you DO NOT... I repeat, DO NOT... want to get on my bad side. And if you do. It's your funeral, buddy. I got onto my knees and cried my eye's out on the dying body.
"X-avier... why?" I hugged him and rocked back and forth. WHY THE HECK DID I HAVE TO LOSE HIM TOO! FUCKING SHIT! I cried and cried and didn't care that my scar was starting to bleed again. I cried into his chest and thought about the good times we had together so that it would calm me down but it only made it worse. I saw him cough like crazy and I looked towards his injury. There was a hole where his heart is and I could see the blood and meat. It was disturbing to look at but I couldn't look away. That was my brother's gore. I felt something touch my cheek. I looked down and saw X-avier's bloody hand trying to comfort me. He even smiled but weakly.
"Athena, listen to me. *coughs* I'm sorry It has to be like this, I didn't want it to be like this but... I... did it.. for you. Keep living on, don't *cough* back down. Do what I've shown... you." I saw his eye's shut close. NO! PLEASE NOOO! He coughed up blood but I didn't get disgusted. He's my brother and I won't just get away from him because of his blood. Instead, I used a piece of my shirt to clean it. I felt myself get a headache and my abdomen twirl up. This is officially the WORST day of my life! I can't believe I had lost everyone I cared about! I loved X-avier A LOT! He's like the brother I never had, even though he is my brother but what I'm trying to say is that no one will be able to replace him. NO ONE! I cried even more just thinking about it. After a while, my anger took over. Oh I'll make Rick a coffee. It'll be a coffee he never had. In fact, it will be his LAST coffee. I smirked sinisterly at the plan I had just created. I looked down at X-avier and kissed his forehead.
"I will never forget you, X-avier. You're the best." I carefully layed him down and got up. I shoved my hand down my pocket. If I'm correct, I always carry that poisonous plant in my pants in case me and X-avier ran into a dangerous animal from the forest. But I guess it'll work for this too. I grinned so venomously when I found it and I put the plant back into my pocket. I walked out of the room and into the kitchen. Luckily I didn't see Rick yet. But while I was making it, he entered the kitchen.
"Well, looks like you're over it. Already?! Wow..." I made a dirty look and scowled at him.
"I ain't over it, you fool. JUST GET OUT! Your coffee will be ready in a minute." I didn't even bother to look back at him to know that he left. I heard his foot steps leave from the room. I smirked again once he left and got the container with the coffee. I poured it into a cup and got out my plant. This definitely will work. I've used it before. There's a cure, but you're crazy if you think I'll give it to him. I smashed the plant up good and once I got it's poison out, I poured it into the cup. I saw a little steam come out and grinned. Perfect... Like Sannacherib always said, "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." I put the cup on the table and washed my hands, making sure I didn't get any on them.
"IT'S READY!" He came walking in and smiled.
"Great... I was starting to dehydrate." I rolled my eyes as he sat down and took a sip.
"Whatever, I'll be in my room." Once I was out of his sight, I ran out of the house and ran down the street, looking for a police. If I remember clearly, one night while me and... X-avier. UGH! Every time I think about him I break down. I took a deep breathe. C'mon, Athena. You have to be tough now and forget about him. Like the way X-avier taught you. That way you could live on. I decided to listen to my conscience. As I was saying, one night, while looking for food, I found a wanted paper that had Rick on it with a reward. The reward was money, I forgot how much but hey, it's money! I could use the money so that I could buy things I need. Like, water, food, clothes, maybe get a job and earn more money. This could work perfectly! After some running, I found one. He was putting a ticket on a car. I took a deep breathe. What would they think of when they see me. I'm covered in blood, with ripped up clothes, and a weapon. Yup, I'll look so innocent to them.
"Ahem..." The police looked at me. I was just about to say something when he got his gun out.
"Let me ask you politely. Put your weapon down ma'am." I froze. Shit.. this isn't working.
"No uh... "
"I SAID PUT THE WEAPON DOWN!" Geez... doesn't he have patience? I THOUGHT THIS WAS NINJAGO! A FREE COUNTRY! He needs to let me justify myself. Not judging people by their cover. Well... I do that a lot too so I can't blame him. I decided to do what's best even though I wanted to slap him silly right now. I took the bow and arrows of my back and dropped them onto the ground. The police man looked more relieved.
"Good, now put your hands behind your back and stand still." What? Jerk... he thinks he's the boss of me. Eh... I'll just cut the crap.
"Look-"
"EH! What did I say?!" I scowled at him.
"Lookidiot!IknowhwereRickis!" I responded all at once. He got paralyzed in position and stared at me.
"Wait.. did you say Rick? As in, the Endergrim, Rick?" I nodded my head. He put his gun away and grabbed my shirt coller. I could see the hint of anger and joy in his eyes.
"WHERE!?" I smirked and knew I got my chance.
"In there." I pointed towards the wall. I just leaded the police to Rick's hideout. It wasn't easy, but I got him here. He raised his brow.
"Um... Is he like, in the other side of the wall?" He questioned while staring at the dead end. I put my hands to my waist.
"Just watch and I'll answer that for you." He gave me a perplexed look as I walked to the wall. I made a fist and took a deep breathe. Even if I had lost a bit of my strength, if X-avier could do it, then so can I. I brought my fist back and then forwards. Right in the center of the wall. It made an exploding sound and bricks were busted everywhere. There was some smoke floating around but not enough to blind our surroundings. I looked back at the police and when I saw his face, I smirked. He was so speechless! I gestured him to enter and he did. After a while, he came back out.
"Well, he's dead but it'll do. I already called some other police to help out. Also, how'd you knew he was here?" I gulped. What do I say?
"Well, he kidnapped me and my brother 2 years ago and we sort of, helped him hide. But then recently, he went over the top and I couldn't stand it anymore. So I... killed him." My face looked so glum and tears came streaming down my cheeks. I looked down at my feet, not wanting to make eye contact with the police. But he lifted up my chin.
"Look, I'm sorry for whatever he did. I truly am. But you did the right thing. He would've caused even more trouble and you aren't the first one. I remember from long ago. He..." I saw a tear leave his eye. I shook my head.
"No need to tell me if it makes you upset." I reassured him. He nodded while wiping out a tear. Soon, three police cars came and all went inside. A women came to me with a clip board. She must be a reporter or something like that.
"Ok, I'm gonna need to ask some questions. Would you mind?" I shook my head no and gave her approval. She then took out her pen.
"Ok good. First off, name?"
"Athena Walter."
"Parents." I froze for a mere second but got back.
"Uh... Anthony Walter and Abarca Walter."
"Mm hmm... Any siblings?"
"Well. I HAD one. He was here with me but, died recently." My face sadden and her's soften.
"Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. Here..." She handed me a $20 dollar bill.
"Something from me to you. It's the only thing I have right now." I nodded my head and thanked her.
"Now, I need you to right the rest here on this slip. Tell me when your done."
"Ok." I took her clip board and pen and filled everything out. Fourteen minutes later and I finished. I got up and gave it to her. She said thank you and told me I could head off. As I was walking, a police stopped me.
"Hold up." I stopped in fear. What is it now? He took out some dollars and handed them to me.
"Your reward, $100,000." 100,00?! Whoa... that's more than I thought. Well, at least I now have money to help me survive.
"Thanks." I tried giving him my most cheerful smile. He tipped his hat and walked back to the scene where all the police were. I put the money in my pocket. Wait... my weapons! I felt my back and found them there. Oh yeah... I put them back on when I left to show the police. Shoot I almost forgot. Almost had a heart attack too. I walked down the streets and gazed everywhere. Where to now? What can I do? Where should I head off? All my questions stopped once I heard something. I turned around and saw nothing. What was it? I looked back forward and saw the little creature again. It's the dragon! I got onto my knees.
"It's you! Glad you're back. I could use some... company." The black dragon bobbed it's head and jumped to my shoulder. This made me grin. At least there's still something I could care about. It's hard letting go of my past. It's just so cruel, dark, and not worth living for. But I keep moving forward for it. The dragon layed on my shoulder for a while and I stood up. Well, I have a partner, now what next? I walked down two blocks trying to look for something. Suddenly, the dragon's ear's perked up. I looked down at it.
"What is it?" It got up and growled to the left side of me. I looked at what it was staring at and found 3 teenagers riding skateboards in the street. I could already tell that they're not gonna treat me well. I think it would be better if I took the dragons advice. It did warn me when Rick was coming. I swiftly ran away, out of sight ffrom them and down torwards the opposite direction. I looked back and saw that they weren't there. Hmm... I looked down at the dragon who was now resting on my shoulder. I smiled at it. We could work together and be able to survive together! There's just one thing that keeps making me wonder... Where did it come from and why is it here?
~.:3 Days Later:.~
Athena's P.O.V.
I sneakily took the apple from the bin and payed the man. Once he gave me the change, I ran back down to the garbage can. Once I past by it, the dragon jumped onto my shoulder. I noticed a piece of paper in it's mouth.
"Hey, I got an apple. It's not much but it's at least something, right?" The dragon smiled and nodded his head. The dragon put the paper down. I gave it the apple and it turned around. The creature brought up his tail and brought it down, cutting the apple in half. I took one and started munching on it. Then I stared back at the paper.
"So... what's the paper for?" The dragon's ears rallied up. It went to the paper and gave it to me. I gave it a bewildered look but took it anyways. Then I read it.
Daily News
Three days ago, the last surviving gang member from Endergrim, Rick, has been found, dead. Founder of this discovery was Athena Walter. She was kidnapped there with her brother who sadly didn't make it. Athena is responsible for having Rick, the Endergrim dead when found but ever so, had a reason to. We wish her for best since she's left with no one. We all now could be free and not worry about any more murders from the Endergrims for so they are now all extinct in the human police have-
Well, the rest of the paper is ripped but I did read something. I looked back at the dragon.
"Cool, I'm on the news. At least some people could finally see what I'm meant for." I tossed the paper onto rim of the garbage can. Once we were done eating our apple, I headed down the street.
"Where to today?" The dragon just layed there without a word. I sighed. I may have company but it isn't really the same. I wish it could talk and I'll be able to have an actual conversation with it. But, it's a mystical creature and I don' think they talk. After walking for a while, the dragon tugged into my sleeve. I looked at it. The dragon jumped off my shoulder and ran down an alley.
"WAIT! Come back! Where're you going?" I ran down to it and saw it standing there, waiting for me.
"Why did you lead me here?" There dragon then nudged it's head, signaling me to look back. I faced behind me and I gasp.
"Look Ed! A girl!" Will these two danger me or are they someone nice?
AN: YUSSS! AN OTHER CHAPTER FINISHED! XD In my opinion, I kind of like this one better than the others but like I said, that's just my opinion. Now, since I really have nothing to anounce, I'll just move on to the supposedly entertaining interview thing that I feel like doing. WAIT... Let me just thank the reviewing peeps! And the award for reviewing my story hence, making me feel better, goes to...
soggybella679g, TTY Sky, and Vamp75!
Thank you guys! I really appreciate your inspiring reviews! I also wish for more. But, thanks anyway for reading! Now, to the interview!
.:Interview:.
Me: Ok, now today I've invited... KAI! Hello Kai!
Kai: Hey-
Me: EH! Who told you to speak?!
Kai: Uuuuhhhh... you?
Me: I did not smart shit! I just said hello! You could've just waved your hand or something!
Kai: Well sorry! I didn't know you had authority to shut me up.
Me: Of course I have authority! I'm the AUTHOR of this story! DUH!
Kai: Oh...
Me: HAH! … stupid. :P
Kai: I still don't get why you don't want me to talk. I find that normal with Cole but with me?!
Me: I'm mad at you... T_T
Kai: What?! What did I possbly do!?
Me: You flirted that's what!
Kai: *raises eyebrow* Hm? Aheh... that never happened! *figets with fingers*
Me: Psh... I saw you with my own two eyes! You were flirting with this blonde girl at a gas station! A GAS STATION!
Kai: Well... you're blind.
Me: NO I AM NOT! I see you hiding behind that chair.
Kai: *throws chair away* I ain't hiding behind no chair. See, you're blind!
Me: Ok so... *takes out hammer* If I hit you with this hammer, you can't blame me because I'm blind and couldn't see you there.
Kai: O_O Um... now looky... there's no need to beat me with a dangerous heavy metal hammer. Shall we compromise. I heard it's a better way of solving a problem.
Me: I_I NO TANK U! I like beating the crap out of people! :D
Kai: Could I... get a five minute head start?
Me: You know what... SCREW DIS SHIZ! We'll finish this later, I have to get over with this interview.
Kai: *sighs in relief* Oh thank goodness.
Me: Now... on to the questions!
Kai: Ask away...
Me: First question... Why do you flirt so miserably?
Kai: *scoffs* I don NOT!
Me: Then why did you have to use your fire power to flirt with her? You even blew her fire smoke in the shape of a heart! You could've flirted like a normal human.
Kai: Cuz maybe I don't want to flirt like a normal person! And how does that show I flirt miserably?!
Me: Cuz, in my hypothesis, you flirt miserably without the help with your fire power so you used it to make you look cool. Sounds reasonabal enough?
Kai: It does sound logical but it ain't true!
Me: Pft... Tell it to the judge.
Kai: WHAT?! You're arresting me?!
Me: Yeah later... when we're done.
Kai: -.-
Me: XD Now, lets keep this rolling. Ahem... Are you still mad at P.I.X.A.L. For completely ruining your chances with the blonde girl?
Kai: Yes-
Me: *throws slushie at Kai* IDIOT! YOU SHOULDN'T! YOU STILL HAVE ME!
Kai: Ugh... again with the slushie? *wipes it off*
Me: Yes... :) Anyways... I still can't forget your retarded line... I quote,
"Oh that old thing? That's just the prototype next to one roadster. And it's uh... secret agent. Oops! Guess it's not a... secret anymore. Wanna go for a spin? I know... spinjitzu."
~Kai (Episode 32: Codename Arcturus)
Kai: I never said that! *cheeks start to blush*
Me: PSH! I copied that exactly how you said it! No lying in the house of God!
Kai: We're not in church... :\
Me: *points up* Are we...
Kai: *looks up*sees cross* Oh...
Me: EXACTLY! BOOM! XD EXPLODING FAT COW!
Kai: You're weird... :3
Me: Yeah, why aren't you?
Kai: Cuz I'm perfectly normal and I'm not mentally illed.
Me: Psh... normal ain't a word no longer.
Kai: Hmpf... You used it before to tell me to flirt like a normal human!
Me: XD Naw, you're just having dellusional problems... Now let's go to the part where the blonde girl ditched you... That was my FAVORITE PART!
Kai: I hated that part. I was SO close. .
Me: *throws an other slushie* What was that?!
Kai: Where do you get all these slushies?
Me: Oh Idk... definitly not from the fridge behind me so maybe... McDonads?
Kai: -_-
Me: I Love messing with you. Ok fine... lets skip the date. Now lets head over to your badass side.
Kai: ?
Me: Don't tell me you frogot! In a few weeks... when episode 32 airs... Everyone in the whole universe will see what you do in Solo missions. You're all like, "Psh... when have I been careless." And let me tell you. Billions of times.
Kai: *Sigh* I don't like your judging.
Me: Well, there will be a lot of judging when episode 32 comes out. Everyone will start looking at you with an other face.
Kai: Ok.. I'm leaving BYE!
Me: NO! I'm not done!
Kai: *leaves*
Me: -.- *takes out hammer* I did say I will finish this later... XD And that's it for the interview! XD See you next time when I interview my last guest, GLOWY! Bye now! ;P *Follows Kai* Hehehe... :)
.:Interview over:.
AN: Ok... So this is it for chapter 4! Hope you enjoyed it! I worked very hard and it's one of the longest chapters I've written so far! I had a lot of fun writing it and so I hope you really like it! Plz R&R And I'll see chu next time! WAIT! Before I go... let me just say something. I know that maybe some of you may be wondering when the ninja will come out and I'll say about 3 chapters from here. But I DO promise you guys that there will be at least one of the ninja in the next chapter! Try guessing who it is! It might be obvious but still! Ok... I'm done now... BYE! XP
