Hi! Wow I haven't updated in ages! Lots of things have been going on, but it's finally the x-mas holidays! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Once again thanks to 'RatsRule' and 'GaaraLovesMe' for their reviews.

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The Bully

My knees hurt. I've been kneeling in the same spot for what seems like hours, but has probably only been ten minutes. The suspense is killing me, literally. It's making my chest hurt, though not as much now that Hatori has helped. Some of my hopes have returned. I believe in the fact that I can belong somewhere. Having something to believe in makes my existence a little more worthwhile.

Hatori and 'Haru are kneeling behind me, in the same position. They're there to 'keep an eye on things', whatever that's supposed to mean. I don't see how they could make much of a difference, cursed individuals or not. I can feel their emotions rolling of them in waves. They're anxious, hurt, irritated, worried and impatient all at the same time. How is it possible for someone to feel so many things in one go? I know I only have room for one emotion at a time.

The door, which was previously the 'hole in the wall', slides open to reveal a wan figure. Whoever it is seems to be in poor health, like they've caught one to many viral infections. He walks slowly and menacingly over to me, and stands there, just watching me. Hatori came to me before this happened and talked to me. 'Don't look at him in the eye. He has an...obsession with eyes. Also, don't argue with anything he says, or fight back. He's weak and very fragile. He also has a lot of power, and can make your life hell.'

"Have you anything to say for your self?"

I think it's best just to stay quiet. His presence frightens me. It's the same presence that followed me in the woods. I stare at the patterned floor infront of me, tracing the swirls with my eyes. It's oddly hypnotic.

"Nothing? Oh, of course, I forgot you can't speak."

It doesn't sound like he forgot, more like he doesn't care. I'm starting to get ticked off now.

"Well then, allow me to speak for you."

No thanks. Really. I don't want to know what he has to say. He bends down and takes my chin in his hand, pulling it up until we lock eyes. While mine are full of vigour and rebellion, his are cold and demanding.

"You are a disgusting monster. You pretend to be ignorant and innocent, but I'm not fooled. I can see right through your facade. You try to decieve those around you to make everyone's lives miserable. No one wants you here. You belong nowhere. You should be denied to right to exist!"

My stomach churns. It feels like he just vocalized all my internal troubles. How could he know what I'm thinking? He brings back his other hand and slaps me across the face. I choke down the urge to express my suffering. I must have deserved this somehow. I can't believe what he just said is true. Hatori and 'Haru don't seem to hate me. Their stories are filled with people who care about me. Was it all a lie? I'm confused now. My head is pounding with the brute force of the action. He grabs my hair and drags my to my feet. Hatori and 'Haru are seriously freaked now. I guess this is a first for them.

A glimmer of light. I see it, in the pocket of his robes. I don't know what it is, but knowing his demeanor, it must be malevolent. He throws me to the floor and pins me down. I see Hatori and 'Haru responding, finally. It took a lot. They grab an arm each, and Hatori cries sentimentalities to attempt to calm him down, but he's too enraged. The glimmer of light is shown to be a blade of some sort, which I become very well familiarized with when it slices my right cheek open.

I can't hold it back any more. I scream loudly. This seems to stun him into brief idleness, and I take my chance to deliver a swift kick to the head, sending him flying. I scramble up, and ignoring the utterances of my name, charge for the door, flinging it upon as wide as it will go, and running out into the rain once more.