Chapter 55: The Next Step part 2

BANG! Blood gushed from Mr. G's head as he was thrown off the desk. Bronny fell out of his chair, horrified. "H-Holy shit!" Exclaimed Bronny. He backed away from the scene, a loud laughter rang out, distorted and demonic, the laughter echoed throughout Bronny's head, causing him massive pain. "Help! I need some help!" Bronny ran out of the room, tripping on his feet. "Bronny!?" Jolyne and the others caught up to Bronny. Jolyne put her hands around Bronny, "hey, what happened? What was that noise?" Bronny clutched his head, "the, the p-principal, he, he fucking…" Bronny gasped, covering his mouth. A small crowd formed around them, "someone call 911!" Security rushed into the Principals office, gasps emerging. Bronny leaned in Jolyne, "it's the White Figure, it did this, it killed him," he muttered. Jolyne looked to Joshua, who stroked his chin in deep thought, "we need to discuss this in private."

The four watched on as the ambulances and police cars all surrounded the school. "Well, isn't this just a perfect way to start the week," Noel muttered, "just when we thought all this shit was over, something else happens." Joshua folded his arms, "just like it, the White Figure always makes its presence known in quite horrific methods." Noel turned to Joshua, "White Figure?" "Ah, I suppose I never mentioned it, the White Figure, we believe, was the one who influenced all of the events that have happened, it latched onto Bronny, and it seems that he is it's next target." Noel hummed, "I see, so, is there like we can fight this thing?" Joshua shook his head, "as it stands now no, we barely know anything about it."

"That's not true." The two turned to Bronny. He pulled up his arm sleeve, again showing the writing. "We know this phrase, it could be what it's called, or, maybe it could be something to help us further learn about him, we should use this to our advantage." Joshua looked to the scaring, "we should, but with such a vague piece of evidence, it will be hard to discover what it truly means, in any case, we should head back to my place, we can discuss that there." The four turned and let the school. In the distance, a certain young man watched them diligently. Kira puffed on his cigar, "you know, my common sense would tell to stay out of this," he said to himself, "however, my interest is severally peaked, curse my naïve ways, but I simply must know about this chain of events."

"I don't want to go home!" Rae folded her arms, blushing heavily. "Hey, I'm not asking you if it's ok," Jace said, he tone more than frustrated, "I'm telling you, you're leaving tonight." "And I'm telling you I'm not, I like it here, and I have a lot of friends!" Jace sighed, rubbing his head in frustration. "Come on babe, let her stay for a couple more days," Shelby said, "it's not like she's hurting anyone." Rae scoffed, "he doesn't want me because he doesn't care about his little sister!" "First of all, that's not true, I do care about you," Jace responded, "but I've said this many times, I don't want you following my footsteps, I want you to get a good education, and get a job, and get a boy…" Rae rolled her eyes, "blah blah blah! That's all I hear, blah blah bl- EYA!" Jace yanked Rae by her ear, "listen you little shit! You're going home and that's final!" Axel snickered in the background, "I can't wait to see you as a dad Jace." "Shut it!" Axel raised his arms in defense, "excuse me."

Rae pulled away, pouting. "Rae…" Rae folded her arms, pouting even harder. "God you're hard headed," Jace grumbled, "though, I guess it runs in our family." Rae looked to the floor, she had grown so attached to her new friend group, and she didn't feel like throwing it all away after so little time with them. In truth, Rae always had trouble making friends, her more outlandish and loud personality usually turned people away, citing it as annoying and unwanted. Rae sighed, leaving the room. "Now look what you did," Shelby said. Jace shook his head, "you gotta be tough with them," he said, "if you aren't, they'll walk all over you." "You do realize that Rae isn't your kid or anything," said Axel, "she's your baby sister, you should give her a little more respect." Jace sighed, rubbing his eyes.

Rae plopped onto one of the couches, closing her eyes. Just then, a buzz rang out from her pocket. Rae took out her phone, opening it. "Heloooo?" "Rae, it's Bronny." Rae perked up, "Bronny! Oh how sweet of you to call me, I was feeling a bit down, but you just made my day so much better." Bronny chuckled slightly, "glad to hear it, but I'm calling about something serious." Rae's smile quickly lowered, "w-well, what's the matter?" "Met us around the Café in about ten minutes, we'll pick you up." Rae sighed, "yeah, no problem, I'll get there." Rae got up and ran to her room, changing into a much better pair of clothes. "I'm off big brother," Rae said, putting on her hat, "I'm going to hang out with my friends!" Rae stuck her tongue out at Jace, leaving the room.

Rae tapped her finger on the table. She hated Coffee, so whenever she went to café's, she always got smoothie. The one's in Naples were especially delicious! All the different combinations of flavors brought a taste sensation Rae had never had. "My my, how cute you look." Rae looked up, seeing Kira sitting at the table across from her. "Oh, you're that creepy Yoshikage guy, aren't you?" Rae asked. Kira nodded, "I prefer Kira, my dear." Rae nodded, "I'm not your dear dude, and I'm 14 so don't try hitting on me." Kira chuckled, "believe me, I had no intention of that," he said, "and I apologize for it." Rae nodded, looking to the floor. "If I remember, you were much more bright and bubbly when I last saw you," Kira said, "it seems that you're in a mood, why is that?" Rae looked up, "don't worry about me, I'm fine." Kira tilted his head, sipping on his drink, "never mind then."

Just then, a car pulled up to the café. Rae perked up, a smile forming on her face. Bronny and the others got out of the car, "well well well, if it isn't Mr. Bronny in the flesh," Rae said, "you've looked a lot better I must say." Bronny shrugged, "you're right about that Rae, you seem as chipper as always." Rae winked, "always am!" Bronny's eyes moved over to Kira. "Kira? I didn't expect to see you here," he said. Kira chuckled, standing up from his seat, "the Principal of our school dies in what is being said as a suicide, meanwhile, you are seen running out of his office scared to death and now, you're here." Kira took a quick sip of his drink, "I may not know you well, but if I may ask, do negative, otherwise tragic events, seem to always center around you?"

Bronny sighed, "these past couple days, yeah, they have, and we're going to find that out." Kira nodded, throwing his drink away, "mind if I join you?" "You want to come with us?" Jolyne asked, "what happened to all that solidarity and peaceful life bullshit you preach?" Kira smirked, "I still proclaim to my peaceful life, however, I must say, I do find your string of bad luck interesting, and unfortunate, since I have the pleasure of knowing you, I feel as if this bad luck may soon transfer to me, and when a threat emerges to my peace, I eliminate it." Noel leaned into Joshua's ear, "this guy talks in a real weird way doesn't he?" Joshua nodded slightly, "you're telling me." Bronny rubbed his chin, "if you want to come that's fine, I just hope you know what you're getting into."