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Max's POV
After Iggy's unfortunate encounter with Brigid, hereby know as crazy stalker chick, we walked to AP English. "Hey! Maxilicious! Why don't you sit by me for once" Trainer White asked from his seat. Trainer was supposedly the hottest guy in school because of his dirty blonde hair, that was always messed up and his green eyes that "sparkled like diamonds", I do not think that I overheard some girl saying that. To me he's just some egotistical jerk who happens to be "desperately in love with me", his words not mine. He really just wants to brag to everyone the "White, I've told you 47 times this month HELL NO! If my answer has changed since then I would spray paint my hair pink" I glared in response. Everyone laughed, well Fang smirked but I guess that counts. I roll my eyes and walk up the teacher's desk. "Hey, Mrs. H. I have the new kids with me" I said motioning said new kids over. "Ah, Thank you Miss Ride, you can go back to your seat and finish whatever you were doing yesterday," she said giving me a knowing look. I gave her a small smile, "What can I say. I mean you're an awesome teacher but I only need to hear it once to understand." She shook her head at me and turned towards Fang and Iggy, "Welcome to Evertree, I'm Mrs. Harumita I'll be your English teacher and I believe you have already learned this chapter so for now you can go in the back and do whatever like Max."
I lead them to the back and grabbed 2 seats. As the rest of the class began to read I pulled out my iPod and hit shuffle. The two boys grabbed theirs and did the same. That was when I took out my sketchbook and lost myself in the music while letting my creative side loose.
La-la-la-la-la la
La la la la-la la la la
[repeat]
Everyday I fight for all my future somethings
A thousand little wars I have to choose between
Don't I know it. So many decisions. I only want to protect them.
I could spend a lifetime earning things I don't need
That's like chasing rainbows and coming home empty
I keep doing that….How foolish. Can I get any stupider? Someone like me can't catch rainbows.
And if you strip me, strip it all away
If you strip me, what would you find?
What would you find? Is there anything to find?
If you strip me, strip it all away
I'll be alright
But will I? Can I?
Take what you want steal my pride
Build me up or cut me down to size
Shut me out but I'll just scream
I'm only one voice in a million
But you ain't taking that from me (oh ooh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that!
NO! I can't give up. I've got to be strong. I have to-no I will survive.
I don't need a microphone yeah
To say what I've been thinking
My heart is like a loudspeaker
That's always on eleven
Well maybe not my heart….
And if you strip me, strip it all away
If you strip me, what would you find?
If you strip me, strip it all away
I'm still the same
I'm still unbreakable.
Take what you want steal my pride
Build me up or cut me down to size
Shut me out but I'll just scream
I'm only one voice in a million
But you ain't taking that from me (oh ooh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that!
I'm strong. I can survive. I will save them.
Cause when it all boils down at the end of the day
It's what you do and say that makes you who you are
I'll sacrifice myself. I'll save them. I'll be their guardian angel.
Makes you think about, think about it doesn't it
Sometimes all it takes is one voice
Take what you want steal my pride
Build me up or cut me down to size
Shut me out but I'll just scream
I'm only one voice in a million
But you ain't taking that from me (oh ooh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that from me (oh oh)
You ain't taking that!
[repeat]
No one can stop me. No one.
The song ended. I looked at my drawing for the first time. It was a phoenix rising from the flames. I smiled, the mythical beast that rises from it's own ashes; at least that's what the Western version is. If I could have chosen my wings I would have liked to have Phoenix wings. So that I could rise from the destruction I reek. I started at it for a moment longer before flipping the page. That's not for me, I must endure and rise not fall and rise.
Fang's POV
I watch Max smile bitterly at a page of her sketchbook. That look was one filled with countless pain and torture but something shone bright underneath it all strength, the kind that comes with seeing the horrors of humanity and overcoming the insanity that follows it. She places her pencil back to the paper and I take that as my cue to go back to my own.
I hit play and turn to my own drawing.
When I was a young boy
My father took me into the city
To see a marching band
He said, "Son, when you grow up
Would you be the savior of the broken
The beaten and the damned?
For some reason I saw Max's face twisted into that smile. If it's for her, of course.
He said, "Will you defeat them
Your demons and all the non-believers
I saw images of my family, my friends all being destroyed. To protect them, I will.
The plans that they have made?
Because one day, I'll leave you
A phantom to lead you in the summer
To join the Black Parade"
Sometimes I get the feeling
She's watching over me
And other times I feel like I should go
And through it all, the rise and fall
The bodies in the streets
And when you're gone we want you all to know
We'll carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone, believe me
Your memory will carry on, we'll carry on
And in my heart, I can't contain it
The anthem won't explain it
I hear a young boy's voice, "Forever. Always. You'll never have to be alone."
And while that sends you reeling
From decimated dreams
Your misery and hate will kill us all
So paint it black and take it back
Let's shout out loud and clear
Do you fight it to the end?
"I will protect you. Forever."
We hear the call to carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone, believe me
Your memory will carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're broken and defeated
You're weary widow marches
I feel a child's arms wrap around my waist. "Thank you," the ghost child whispers in a sweet voice, tears falling silently. That voice, Max.
On and on we carry through the fears
Disappointed faces of your peers
Take a look at me
'Cause I could not care at all
Do or die, you'll never make me
Because the world will never take my heart
Though you try, you'll never break me
"Forever. Right?" she asked fear evident in her voice. "Of course. Forever." I say holding her tight.
We want it all, we wanna play this part
Won't explain or say I'm sorry
I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scar
Give a cheer for all the broken
Listen here, because it's only
I'm just a man, I'm not a hero
Just a boy who wanna sing his song
That's right. I'm no hero. No savior, what can I do? Does Max even need help?
Just a man, I'm not a hero
I don't care!
We'll carry on, we'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone, believe me
Your memory will carry on, you'll carry on
And though you're broken and defeated
No she does. Even if it's someone to talk to I want to help her…. because…..
You're weary widow marches on
Do or die, you'll never make me
Because the world will never take my heart
She's an old friend…no she's…
Though you try, you'll never break me
We want it all, we wanna play this part
(We'll carry on)
Do or die, you'll never make me
Because the world will never take my heart
Different. I promised. So she needs me. Right?
Though you try, you'll never break me
We want it all, we wanna play this part
(We'll carry on)
That's right. I'll be her support.
I looked down at my drawing. It was a person holding s sword, protecting 3 small children. The faces weren't done yet, but I saw that the protector had long hair. I was about to turn the page when I noticed I very lightly sketched in a pair of wings. An angel? No. She was more than that.
I flipped my page and turned towards my brother. He was intently scribbling on his paper. I was tempted to look over but decided against it. I don't want to be tied to this one. So, I leaned back and began sketching his face.
Iggy's POV
If I put it over there…..no. They'll just see the wire. Wait! If add….and then…..no. Maybe…yeah. That'll work. Ok, so I flip it left and then up…..behind that …next to that, but far from…Perfect. I looked at my masterpiece, Wednesday is gonna be fun.
Max's POV
"Ok. Now, before I dismiss you guys I have a few announcements to make. First, the freshmen are not toys. So do not try to hug them to death. Second, Homecoming is in 1 month. So don't forget to buy a ticket! And lastly, homecoming nominations will be taken during 3rd period and during 5th period all the nominees will be announced. Class dismissed," Mrs. H said, collecting her papers. Suddenly the room erupted in a flurry of squeals and talking. All this over homecoming nominations? Well I can't wait to see who gets nominated.
"Why is everyone giggling?" Iggy asks, looking around the room. "It's the homecoming nominations. We have 4 categories, unlike other schools. The first group is the Royals; there's a king, a queen, a high princess, and a high prince. Next are the Knights; there is the knight of Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds and Spades. The 3rd group is the Court; there's a duchess of Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds and Spades. The last group is the Variables; there are 2 aces and 2 jokers, no one knows which house they go to until the day of announcement and no one knows whose in the running until they are announced with the rest of the Deck," I respond in monotone grabbing my bags.
"Wow. Why the Deck and what's so special about the title?" Iggy asks still confused.
"Well, first each position only gets 3 nominations and unlike most schools, each title lasts for the entire year until Prom, where all positions are dissolved. Also, each student is placed in a house, expect for the Royals and whichever house gets the most points by the end of the year gets Hot-Tub privileges. The Hot-Tub is a huge heated pool in the school but no one knows where it is, but each year the winning team gets a clue."
"That's AWESOME!" Iggy yells.
"Points?" Fang asks.
"Yeah. Each house gets points based on how everyone performs and how each team does during the Games. Which also reminds me, all members of the Deck must attend every game and event. They can't give away their title and all members need to participate. It's not as great as it sounds. It's like a spin off of Harry Potter." I said discreetly checking the area.
I could tell they were going to ask me another question but I hurried us to our next class. I got the feeling that the Deck was gonna become a huge part of my year, but I'd have to be nominated to be part of it. I'm definitely not gonna be nominated. I can't be, I'd be an open target and so would the others.
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