Hero-Last Chapter.
A/N: Ok, so when I was about to write this chapter, I stopped and said,''Ugh, I don't wanna see this end either!'' but it has to, right? *sobs* Right!...*sobs*(Fail) And this will be ALL Logan's POV. And it was hard writing this, but I was listening to the song that started this whole story :) So I suggest you listen to it while reading it. I love the violin and the rap part though :) Tee-hee
Hero-Superchick.
Hero: Chapter Twenty One
Logan's POV:
It's been 3 months now, and I think I have completely recovered. My scars are gone, and I don't feel depressed anymore. It was pretty hard for me to recover, and I still couldn't believe I was diagnosed bipolar. But I remembered myself, how confident I was and how I have people by my side who care so much about me. My life was very hard for me to handle, but I guess I could always remember everything that has happened. But sometimes I feel like I should just forget everything and start fresh...
I thought about suicide since I was about 7. Seven, and I was already thinking about killing myself. I tried pills, guns, cutting myself, hanging myself, every single thing I could do to just end it. I wanted to get it over with already.
But I was wrong. God gave us the biggest gift of all. The gift of life. And I was almost about to throw it all away. I mean, what was I thinking? Who knows what the future will bring us? Maybe it's bad...but maybe it's good. But who really knows?
At first, I was afraid to even speak up for myself. I even remember being in that 2nd grade class with Jack. He would always pick on me, but all of us were afraid to speak up for ourselves or for others. I wasn't the only one he picked on though. But once we were in high school, he would pick on me nearly every single day. And only me.
But you know what happened to Jack? And Jay? And Jordan? Oh, we won't be hearing about those guys for a long time. Turns out Kendall called the cops on them. He was just walking in the streets one day, when all 3 of them came over to him. They told him that he ruined the whole plan, and that they were gonna kill him, me, and my mom. But, right then, the police showed up, and handcuffed the 3 boys who have been ruining my life for years.
I knew I could count on Kendall. What he did was pretty bad, but now I understood why he did it. He cared about me and my mom. He was even willing to give up his life to save us. I bet he would be willing to give up his life, to save a whole lot other people. Maybe even people that he doesn't know.
I guess he was my hero after all. He helped me with a lot of things. And I will never forget the first day someone actually stood up for me. That, was Kendall Knight. I'll never forget the days that he would run to my house, and save me from killing myself. He took away the pills. He took the gun away from my hands.
It actually would've been terrible if he would have to watch me shoot myself. But I'm so glad that he helped me.
Along with Mr. Trey. Like I said, he helped me understand that I'm not the only one being bullied like I was. Everyone get's bullied. Everyone thinks that they should die, once in a while. But who knows what life will get us to? That's why we get our education, right?
My mother too, she has been trying so hard to find help for me. Well, because she truly cares about me. That's because she loves me, just like I love her. I'm so glad I have her by my side each day.
My dad, well...he was always too busy for me. And I know that even though he wasn't always there for me, he is proud to have a son like me.
And to Dr. Johnson, who I call Ray because it's actually okay with him. He taught me that even he was bullied. Even he felt like he should get out of this crazy world. But he decided to get help. And he was right, we shouldn't be scared or embarrassed to get help, because we know when we need it.
And that's exactly what I did. I got help. First was, Stand Up, which was inspiring for me. I even met teens my age that have been feeling depressed like me. Now, their my friends.
I never actually had friends, but I'm so happy that I do now. And I won't ever forget about my best friend, Kendall.
Second, was therapy. Sure, at first I thought it was pretty stupid, but now...I am so glad my mom got me into it. I got so many help from Ray. He gave me the journal to write down my most deep feelings, and that made me feel better. By taking out my anger. He actually made his promise and never read it. I think...
But still...I went through some really tough times, but I made it through the whole thing.
It even inspired me to do something...
Next Day:
I came into Stand Up, and saw the same people I saw a long time ago. Some were new though.''Um, hello Logan...'' Mr. Trey said, as I closed the door, and smiled.''What are you doing here? I thought you were in...therapy?''
''Oh, I was...but I guess I recovered.''
''Really? Well, that's great!'' Mr. Trey then stood up and shook my hand.''Congratulations! But still, what are you doing here? You don't need this anymore...''
''I know, but...I need you guys to help me with something...''
''Of course! Anything! You name it.'' Mr. Trey said, as I smiled.
A few days later:
I was right onstage. Remember the talent show? Well, I told the principal and teachers that I needed the stage outside again. They asked why, but instead, I told everyone to come to an important assembly that night, right into the intercom.
When I came to the night of the assembly, I couldn't believe how many people actually came. I never even told them what it was all about. But I still had a big smile on my face, and Kendall just gave me the microphone. He had a guitar though, while one guy was on the drums. Two girls from Stand Up had violins. One guy was on the keyboard, and one girl had a base.
''Um, wow...I can't believe this. Thank you all so much for coming, I didn't think their would be so many out here. We don't even have enough chairs, but I guess you guys are okay with standing up, right?'' Logan asked right into the mic, as some of the people in the audience just smiled and, or nodded.''Okay, so...me, Kendall, and my other friends from a special group called Stand Up, helped me put up posters around town and around the entire school. You know what they say? Stop the bullying.'' I smiled, then it Kendall's turn to talk, so I went in the back, and gave Kendall the mic.
''We know that all of us have been bullied right? Well, we need this to stop, unless we end up hurting ourselves. Because if we hurt ourselves, all were doing, is hurting others. Even the ones we love. Now, is that what we want?'' People responded by shaking their heads, or just saying 'no.' Then, Maggie came on stage. She was the girl in Stand Up that said,''And, they told me that I was a big, fat, ugly bitch...I felt, terrible about it, and...so, I went home, and I looked at myself in the mirror...Oh my gosh...I was, ashamed of myself at that moment. All people see in me, is the girl who eats too much, and can never get a guy to like her...''
But I made her feel better by telling her this;''Don't worry...we've all been called names. It's probably because they don't have a life, or, they just can't see who you really are, right inside.'' I pointed at her heart.'' 'Cause all I see, is this super sweet girl, who can make other girl's look like a troll.'' And that's what made her laugh.(1)
''And if bullying doesn't stop, which we all know, might not stop...all we need to do, is stand up for ourselves, our friends, and our family. And, we need to help one another. Because that's what's called, being a real hero.'' Maggie said into the microphone, and smiled. Then the music started, and she was the one to sing almost the whole song;
''No one sits with him, he doesnt fit in,
But we feel like we do when we make fun of him,
'Cause you want to belong, do you go along?
'Cause his pain is the price paid for you to belong
Its not like you hate him or want him to die,
But maybe he goes home and thinks suicide,
Or he comes back to school with a gun at his side,
Any kindness from you might have saved his life...
Heroes are made when you make a choice...
You could be a hero,
Heroes do what's right,
You could be a hero,
You might save a life,
You could be a hero, you could join the fight,
For whats right, for whats right, for whats right...''
Right then, Katie hopped onstage, and read a paper in her hands.''1,000 kids are bullied each day. But over 1,000,000 are bullied each month. 3,000 are assaulted, and 2,000 drop out of school.''
''No one talks to her, she feels so alone,
Shes in too much pain to survive on her own,
The hurt she can't handle overflows to a knife,
She writes on her arm, wants to give up her life,
Each day she goes on is a day that she's brave,
Fighting the lie that giving up is the way,
Each moment of courage her own life she saves,
When she throws the pills out, a hero is made...
Heroes are made when you make the choice...
You could be a hero,
Heroes do what's right,
You could be a hero,
You might save a life,
You could be a hero, you could join the fight,
For whats right, for whats right, for whats right...''
Mrs. Knight and my mom Joanna, then hopped onstage, and Mrs. Knight said,''About 300 children ages 8-16 commit suicide each year...But over 1,000,000 commit suicide every year, because of bullies...''
''Those people just wanted to fit in, but that sort of impact...can cost a life.'' said my mother.
''No one talks to him about how he lives,
He thinks that the choices he makes are just his,
Doesnt know hes a leader with the way he behaves,
And others will follow the choices he's made,
He lives on the edge, hes old enough to decide,
His brother who wants to be him is just nine,
He can do what he wants, because its his right,
The choices he makes change a nine-year-old's life...
Heroes are made when you make the choice.
You could be a hero,
Heroes do what's right,
You could be a hero,
You might save a life,
You could be a hero, you could join the fight,
For whats right, for whats right, for whats right...''
Right then, Kendall threw me a mic, so I could do the rap part;
''Little Mikey-Dee was the one in class
Who everyday got brutally harassed
This went on for years
Till he decided that never again would he shed another tear
So he walked through the door
And grabbed the .44 out of his father's dresser drawer
He said 'I can't take life no more'
And like that a life can be lost
But this ain't even about that
All of us just sat back and watched it happen
Thinking its not our responsibility
To solve a problem that isn't about me
This is our problem.
This is just one of the daily scenarios
In which we choose to close our eyes
Instead of doing the right thing
If we make a choice and be the voice
For those who won't speak up for themselves
How many lives would be saved, changed, rearranged?
Now it's our time to pick a side.
So don't keep walking by not wanting to intervene,
Cause you just want to exist and never be saved.
So lets wake up, change the world
Our time is now!''
Kendall, Maggie, Katie, Mrs. Knight, my mother and I then gathered up together on the stage.
''You could be a hero - (Our time is now) heroes do whats right
You could be a hero - (Our time is now) you might save a life
You could be a hero - (Our time is now) you could join the fight
For whats right, for whats right...''
All 6 of us put or hands over each other's shoulder, and smiled at the audience. Right when the music was over, everyone stood up and cheered.
I guess my life is a whole lot better now. I have the greatest best friend ever. Not to mention my other great friends around the neighborhood. The best mother, who I'm so glad to have. And the greatest people around me.
Throughout this whole thing, I've learned a lot of things.
And I'll always keep these things inside my head, forever:
''Logan...if they try to help you, that means their great people right? They care a lot about you and would do anything to save you. What we all need, is a hero, and that's what you have...right? A hero. Someone who saves you from dying, and helps you in the time of need. Someone who helps you when you can't stand up for yourself, or, when your too afraid to do something. I'm sure you have that special hero in mind, right?'' That's what I remember Mr. Trey telling me at Stand Up.
I'll also remember every thing that Dr. Johnson and my mother told me.
I'll even remember this;
''What a dork, I hope he...dies already. Why can't he just jump off a cliff. If he dies, I won't cry. Try killing yourself geek, and make sure you won't be able to survive again.''
But all I do, is laugh about it. I bet those people didn't mean to hurt me, it was just Jack who they were afraid of. And if Jack thinks he's the best, he's totally wrong. I mean, our parents and others say that were perfect...but no one is perfect. I'm not perfect, your not perfect. Famous people aren't perfect, the president isn't even perfect.
Were all different people, but were also the same, because were not perfect. We all make mistakes, and we all get bullied. Probably 'cause that person has no life, or they just wanted to belong or fit in. Well, they don't know how terrible people actually feel.
And, I will never ever forget that speech Kendall did in front of the entire school on the night of the talent show. That definitely touched my heart, and made me understand how much Kendall actually cared about me like a brother would. Over these past 3 months, he has been taking me to therapy. He even waited outside, no matter how long I took. He helped me at home, just like a brother would. He definitely cares about me, and about others, and he cares so much about his family and friends. I mean, sure he isn't that hero with super powers, but...he's a hero to me, and always will be.
I felt sorry for his friend Carlos, back home. But, at least now Kendall knows how he's doing. We met in a video chat, and he is doing perfectly now. He said that Kendall helped him so much, and that he was a true friend. I just hope Kendall doesn't forget about me. Because he's still Carlos's friend. Just not sure which one is his best friend..but oh well. Maybe both.
I bet even Kendall's little sister Katie learned so much from him. She told me she looks up to him. She even told me that she started a club in her school to stop bullying, and be a hero to others. Just like her big brother was a hero to me.
So like I said, I have learned so many things these past couple of months. To stay strong no matter what. That suicide is never the answer. You just have to find help. And that not all of us have a hero, but we can be a hero to others. Not that kind of superhero who scoops you up from the top of the tallest building, but the kind of hero who saves you from almost killing yourself.
So just like Kendall became my hero, I'm gonna be a hero to others...I wanna help people feel better. I don't want to see them dead. I want them to see what life will get them in the future. I'm even helping out Mr. Trey in Stand Up with Kendall, because it inspired me so much. I wanna be a hero, and I'm gonna be a hero...Are you? Because by just saving one life, you can make a big difference.
The End
(1) That was-Chapter 10.
A/N: And that was that...I'm still sad about this ending. :'( I almost couldn't even write 'the end' at the end. lol. But holy hell this took a long time to do! But I wanted it to be a good ending. Sorry if it was too long or suckish. I did my best. :) tee-hee! Ok, Ryan Higa has got me saying that! xD
Ok, so the song gave me this whole idea, so I would like to thank that song and superchick. It really inspired me. :)
SUPER SPECIAL Thanks to YOU guys for supporting me throughout this entire story. Thank you so much for your reviews. They always make my day, and they encourage me to write even more! Also hanks to the people who didn't review. I saw like, 30 alerts, and 20 favorites, so thank you :) Smiley face for you! :D Woo!
Stay Strong-Thank you Demi Lovato, for inspiring all of us and being our hero. :)
And I hope you paid attention on what I wrote on here. I didn't just do it for the story, I did it so you can understand how many people actually commit suicide because of bullies. Remember, suicide isn't the answer. Help someone. Stand up for them, or help them not kill themselves. So, I'M gonna be a hero, are you?
Again, THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU ALL! :D
~btrstories
