~ Don't cry over someone who won't cry over you~
Author's Note – I wrote this story to give everyone a perspective on how other kids have it. How other families act to each other. I tried really hard to make this as realistic as possible. Hope I succeeded. I'll let you be the judge of that. Oh yeah if you think I should change the rating, than please tell me. I'll do it immediately.
~Warning~ This isn't a bed time story, this is a story based on real life. The life that some people have, and others overlook.
The purpose of this story is so others won't take their life for granted. The next time your parents embarrass you, or family angers in you in some way, than remember that it could be worse and thank God that its not. I hope that after you, the reader finish reading this story I hope you won't be so infuriated by the simple things, but instead you will thank your parents and family for being so good and trying so hard.
The second purpose of this story is to not judge people by their financial superiority. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they have the life of luxury so think twice before ridiculing and accusing the rich of lavishness. Now don't get me wrong the rich do wrong things too, and I do not condemn them for it, but be stronger than that, and do not make your first impression based on their currency income.
Coming Soon ~ Sequel to Loss of Sight, Loss of Life
Finally the story…
The ducks had defeated Draganous, and had returned to PuckWorld. All had basically gone their separate ways but stayed in touch.
Grin had become a teacher, for he loved working with children. However he was a teacher that dealt with mentally ill children, and juvenile delinquents.
Tanya had become a boss of the Technology Industry, where she worked as both a manager and a researcher. Her business dealt with all types of sciences. Including medical discoveries, technology improvements, and mechanical advancements.
Mallory had returned to the military where she was now a captain, the first woman in PuckWorld's history to ever hold such a title.
Duke was given a penalty of four years of community service to repay his debts to the nation, but that was it. Which he was incredibly thankful for. He became an undercover agent, which was a complete 360 for him. However in his view it was the same exact type of work as a thief only with a different attitude on life.
Canard and WildWing became rescue workers, both local and national if needed. The two of them worked together, and quickly moved through the "ranks".
Nosedive lived with his parents, and was going back to high school. But there was more than met the eye. Going to high school, living at home, what could be easier? Well that's what most people thought, until they found out.
!~**~*~**~!
"I'm home", called Nosedive, "Mom? Dad?"
Nosedive looked over and found a note hanging.
We had to go out for work, won't be back until late. Bye.
Nosedive sighed. "Well", said Nosedive aloud, "That means you guys can't help me with math like you promised, yet another promise broken therefore I don't think you need to see this failing grade."
Nosedive snickered as he through his test into the trash.
"Losers", muttered Nosedive.
The teenager walked up the stairs where he found several cups of coffee all over the home. His mother was an addict. However that wasn't as bad as the alcohol all over the home. That was a courtesy of his father. The bottles and cups stunk the house up. The parents needed those drinks badly to keep living, or that's how it seemed.
Nosedive passed his parents room, where bills, contracts, documents, and bottles of beer laid.
"Couldn't pick up after yourself", muttered Nosedive, "Huh? Money problems again? Man now you guys are going to be cranky as ever."
Nosedive shook his head, and walked off, where he found their guest room occupied by his uncle. His uncle lived with his brother since he couldn't find work, or a place to sleep, or food to eat. Inside the room he found a sleeping hog of an uncle, and cigarettes all over the room.
His uncle awakened at the presence of his nephew.
"Hey there Nosedive", said Uncle Henry, "Want to be my best nephew ever?"
"What do you need", sighed Nosedive.
"Want to be a pal and pick me up some beers and cigs?"
"Of course", sighed Nosedive, "Give me the money and I'll go now."
"Actually I don't have any left. Want to be my favorite little nephew and buy it for me?"
"Try only nephew", said Nosedive. "Yeah", thought Nosedive to himself, "That's because you and everyone else in this family can't get married, not that I blame the world since who would want to marry anyone like you guys?"
"Nonetheless", said Uncle Henry, "You're still my favorite."
"Uncle Henry I don't have any money."
"Don't lie to me boy", said the uncle shortly.
"I'm not lying", said Nosedive, "Mom took my money."
"That's ridiculous, she couldn't have taken all of it. You had over two hundred!"
"Yeah I did, and now I have none. She said she would pay me back, but she blew it off. She only took a hundred though, I'm still not sure what happened to rest of it."
Than the bed which his fat disgusting uncle was on, suddenly crashed to the floor revealing two bottles of Paisy. Paisy on PuckWorld was a plant that was used to make an illegal ingredient for wine. It made the drink more exotic, spicier, or sweeter depending on the amount you put in. However it had brutal side effects if you ever got in car or any type of moving vehicle. It screwed up your vision entirely. It was just an all of sudden thing, you could be driving feeling fine and than two seconds later your vision would be shot, and there isn't anything you can do. However its illegal because everyone has a different high rate, for some it happens immediately and others it can happen any time. Than people would drive for they felt fine when they left, and than get themselves and many others killed. The problem with it is you can't see if someone is high on it, for they act perfectly normal.
"Why", asked Nosedive staring at the Paisy.
"It sells well", replied his uncle shortly, "Now you keep your mouth shut about it. Everyone in the world wants this stuff, especially since the government says they can't have it."
"Oh", said Nosedive.
The toilet flushed in the other room.
"Who is else is here", asked Nosedive.
"A seller, or a pusher whatever you prefer."
The man walked in.
"I want my money Henry."
"Here you go", said Uncle Henry handing her money, which was over a hundred dollars.
"Hey", cried Nosedive, "That's my money! You stole my money!"
"Kid get a life, now go get my things!"
"NO! That's my money! Give it back!"
"Nosedive get out of here", hollered his uncle.
"No! That's mine! You stole it from me! You thief!"
"How dare you talk to your uncle like that!"
His uncle got out of the bed, (only wearing boxers) and lunged at the teenager.
"Get off of me", cried Nosedive as his uncle shook his shoulders violently.
"Get out of this house", screamed his uncle, "Get of here you miserable brat!"
The uncle through the boy to the ground, and kicked him. The beating would have continued if not for his father walking home.
The father heard the ruckus and ran up to the source where he found his brother attacking his son.
"Henry", cried the father, "What in dungeons is going on in here?"
"Hey stole from me", cried Nosedive, "He took my money and used it on Paisy!" Nosedive pointed a finger at the bottles on the floor.
"Henry! How dare you put my home in jeopardy of possession! Especially in front of my son, the moron over here would start using it, than get high on it and depend on it! I can't afford to keep Nosedive off of Paisy!"
"Well your son isn't any angel! I asked him to do me a job and he didn't listen!"
"Nosedive Flashblade I will not be raising spoiled brats! Just because you live in this house does not mean you are not going to work! How dare you not listen to your uncle! He's your uncle! You have to listen to him! He's family you miserable brat, he would do anything for you and this is how you treat him! But who cares about that? You have to listen to people, and do as people ask of you!"
"What", exclaimed Nosedive, "You're missing the concept, he stole from me! He hit me!"
"Nosedive get out of here", screamed his father, "Now!"
"But dad-"
"OUT! What does it take? And by the way you little horror you are grounded for a month!"
His father took his son and pushed him out of the room slamming the door. Nosedive punched the floor in retaliation and ran down the stairs to the outdoors.
He had thirty minutes to kill before hockey practice and he didn't plan on not using them for his advantage. He ran to the side of his house and looked up. He lived in a mansion, the house was huge! But not big enough to hide the harsh words being thrown back and forth between the father and the uncle. Nosedive sighed desperately as his father was only mad for uncle using the home for improper reasons without anyone's permission.
"Unbelievable", thought Nosedive, "That's what he's mad at."
Nosedive knowing that he would not be finding a ride to practice walked to the school's rink. The walk over wasn't so bad, and the exercise cooled his nerves. He was glad that his uncle was in trouble, but was more frustrated in the fact that he was going to be in trouble for nothing.
He passed through the trees and roads where complete strangers waved. He waved back and smiled. They didn't know him personally but they knew him for being a hero and for being the youngest member of the team.
Finally Nosedive made it to school and approached the team.
"Hey Nosedive", called Johnson, and Randy his best friends.
"Hey guys."
"Nosedive", said the coach, "I need to talk to you."
Coach Whitmore was soon joined by Coach Smith.
"Nosedive", said Coach Whitmore, "I was wondering if you would like to give a speech at our convention."
"What", asked Nosedive.
"Remember how we are having a marathon idea? Where our team runs laps and we get sponsored for each lap we run? Well there is going to be a presentation and we would like you to give the speech on why it's important. And why its important the money goes to the cause."
"Wow yeah I'd love to. Why me though?"
"Top scorer, and you've dealt with crime before so we figured you would be the best one to choose."
"Thanks. What's the cause?"
"What?"
"Where's the money going to?"
"Oh yeah. All victims of school shootings, and ways to prevent it by buying new items that can detect guns for the schools."
"Oh cool! Yeah I'd love to do it."
"Great, well it's a bigger thing than you think. There are going to a lot of people, and the media will be there."
"Oh my gosh wow."
"Yeah. Do you know that fancy club?"
"The Garden?"
"Yup that's it. Well the entire team is going up onto the stage and than you can give your speech. For those of us who aren't on the stage, will be seated in tables. You are allowed one table, with seven tickets, or chair slots so give them to your family or whatever. Everyone is allowed that amount."
"Wow! Thanks! This is great! I'd love to do this! Thank you so much!"
"No problem Dive", chuckled Smith, "Glad to see you so zealous. We'll give you more information and help later on in practice okay?"
"Sure, thanks again."
"Your welcome, now go join the team in laps."
"Yes sir!"
Nosedive tried hard to concentrate on his game and practice, but he couldn't it was too difficult. He was going to get his family to come, and than they would be proud. But that wasn't the only thing concerning Nosedive. Nosedive's uncle had done a lot of sick things, drugs, scandals, theft, but this was by far the lowest thing possible. And Nosedive wasn't upset about it, which was what scared him. He had been getting accustomed so much to this way of living he had forgotten how normal people act. He had never even seen his uncle's repulsiveness displayed in front of his own eyes, until today. And his uncle hit him! Was that fair? Or the fact that his mother and uncle had stole from him. But it was the most grotesque fact of knowing that in his family this was normal. Nosedive looked down staring at himself in the rink.
"Hey rich boy", mocked Paul a boy who was completely envious of Nosedive.
"Leave me alone", muttered Nosedive, "I'm not in the mood to deal with you."
"Oh? Why don't you pay your body guard to come? Or just hire one on a cell phone, I'm sure you have one."
"I don't have a cell phone because my parents won't pay for one, and I'm not getting a body guard, and I'm getting sick of you so back off Butera!"
"Oh, I'm scared!"
"Paul Butera if you don't leave me alone I'll-"
"Any problems here boys", asked Smith. "I hope not since you two are teammates and we don't allow fighting teammates on this team. You don't want to get yourselves disqualified do you?"
"No sir", mumbled both boys under breath.
"Finish up the laps and than you boys can go home", than in a louder voice, "Same goes for the rest of you, finish up the laps and than practice is over."
There was a cry of joy from the team, as the coaches shook their heads.
After practice Nosedive hopped a ride from Randy and got home. Home, huh when did home become the place you fear most?
Nosedive looked up at the mansion, outside their landscaping was beautiful, the outside of the house was beautiful and the interior was as extravagant as well. But it wasn't real. The family occupying that abode was far from the loving caring family they should have been.
There was only one car in the driveway, which meant his dad was out traveling again.
"Thanks for saying goodbye", muttered Nosedive as he walked into his house.
"Nosedive is that you", called his mother as Nosedive entered the home.
"Yeah ma it's me."
"Get in here."
Nosedive did as asked of him. "Yes mom?"
He received a slap from his mother.
"You didn't clean your room! I told you how many times to clean your room? I said have it done by tonight!"
"Mom I had practice!"
"Don't give me that! You also got thirty minutes each day before hand!"
"Yeah Dad told me to go after he learned about Uncle Henry's Paisy."
"Oh you always have excuses don't you", muttered his mother, "Well get it done, you're lucky because I'm in a bad mood right now, and I don't want to deal with you. So as your punishment you cannot sleep at home tonight, you can sleep outside."
"Thanks mom. And mom I'm going to give a speech at The Garden, can you come?"
"Is that so? What moron picked you?"
"My coach", said Nosedive somewhat upset.
"What is he smoking?"
"I don't know", stammered Nosedive, "But can you come? I'm going to be on T.V. and everything!"
"Yeah sure I'll be there, whatever."
"Thanks mom! I'm going to call Dad up and ask him too!"
"Yeah fine whatever just leave me alone for the rest of the night."
"Okay thanks mom!"
As his mother left, Nosedive sank into his seat.
"What am I doing that is making her so upset", thought Nosedive, "Am I that bad of a child? Man Nosedive you better start being a better son, because you're ruining this family. This is your entire fault; I hope you're happy. Is this what you wanted? Well listen up Dive boy you have got to start making some arrangements around here, did you see how sad your mom was?"
Nosedive stayed in his thoughts for a while, but soon remembered that he didn't tell his father. He rushed over to the phone and started dialing.
"Dad", he said.
"Nosedive what are you doing calling me! I might have needed to keep this line busy for important customers! You know better than that!"
"I'm sorry, you're right. But can I talk to you now?"
"Yes but make it quick."
"Thanks. I'm going to be giving a speech at the Garden."
"Yeah so."
Nosedive shook his head, he was so excited about this entire thing, why couldn't his family share his enthusiasm and congratulate him?
"Uh I um. Well I was uh wondering if you could come."
"When is it?"
"Two weeks from now."
"Yeah fine I'll be there."
"Thanks Dad!"
"Whatever, is that it?"
"Uh yeah. Oh yeah you're sure your available right?"
"Nosedive don't be tedious and don't treat me inferior! I said I could come!"
"Sorry."
There was a silence.
"Do you promise", asked Nosedive.
"Yes, yes I promise. There happy now?"
"Yeah! Thanks Dad, bye!"
Nosedive started dialing other numbers as he invited his grandparents. All four of his grandparents replied positively in a negative manner, but nonetheless they had said yes.
"Hey grandpa it's Nosedive. I'm going to be giving a speech at the Garden.
"Only one person left to call", thought Nosedive, "Best for last!"
Nosedive dialed the number in.
"Hello", asked WildWing.
"Wing hi! It's Nosedive!"
"Dive I know who you are. So what's up?"
"Guess what?"
"What?"
"I'm going to get to give a speech at The Garden!"
"Really? Nosedive that's great! How come?"
"Well it's for our marathon thing at our school with the hockey team. We're trying to get enough money to install gun detectors and stuff! And I'm supposed to encourage people not use guns on others, and themselves and what not, and I'm supposed to persuade people to sponsor us!"
"Nosedive that is amazing! What a deep topic! Go baby bro!"
"Thanks Wing."
"So you volunteered for this?"
"Nope! They picked me!"
"What? You mean they picked you out of the entire team? Nosedive that's spectacular! Way to go!"
"Thanks Wing! But here's the best part I can rent out seven seats for family members, so do you want a seat?"
"YES! I'll be there! You can count on me, thanks for inviting me!"
"Great! And of course I'm inviting you. Glad you come, it means a lot."
"No problem baby bro. I'm real proud of you short stuff. So tell me all of the details, start from the beginning and don't leave anything out."
Nosedive beamed with happiness. Only his brother would want to hear him talk about his own success. And only his brother would be interested in the events of his life. WildWing was one of a kind and the best brother anyone could have. Unfortunately he didn't live right around the corner and they rarely saw each other. However despite the distance the two always kept in touch.
~WildWing was Nosedive's brother, and loved his younger sibling to death. The two of them were very close, but soon "brother" would not be the only title WildWing would be holding~
Author's Note ~ Interested? Please review! I'm trying to put my best into this one.
Author's Note – I wrote this story to give everyone a perspective on how other kids have it. How other families act to each other. I tried really hard to make this as realistic as possible. Hope I succeeded. I'll let you be the judge of that. Oh yeah if you think I should change the rating, than please tell me. I'll do it immediately.
~Warning~ This isn't a bed time story, this is a story based on real life. The life that some people have, and others overlook.
The purpose of this story is so others won't take their life for granted. The next time your parents embarrass you, or family angers in you in some way, than remember that it could be worse and thank God that its not. I hope that after you, the reader finish reading this story I hope you won't be so infuriated by the simple things, but instead you will thank your parents and family for being so good and trying so hard.
The second purpose of this story is to not judge people by their financial superiority. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they have the life of luxury so think twice before ridiculing and accusing the rich of lavishness. Now don't get me wrong the rich do wrong things too, and I do not condemn them for it, but be stronger than that, and do not make your first impression based on their currency income.
Coming Soon ~ Sequel to Loss of Sight, Loss of Life
Finally the story…
The ducks had defeated Draganous, and had returned to PuckWorld. All had basically gone their separate ways but stayed in touch.
Grin had become a teacher, for he loved working with children. However he was a teacher that dealt with mentally ill children, and juvenile delinquents.
Tanya had become a boss of the Technology Industry, where she worked as both a manager and a researcher. Her business dealt with all types of sciences. Including medical discoveries, technology improvements, and mechanical advancements.
Mallory had returned to the military where she was now a captain, the first woman in PuckWorld's history to ever hold such a title.
Duke was given a penalty of four years of community service to repay his debts to the nation, but that was it. Which he was incredibly thankful for. He became an undercover agent, which was a complete 360 for him. However in his view it was the same exact type of work as a thief only with a different attitude on life.
Canard and WildWing became rescue workers, both local and national if needed. The two of them worked together, and quickly moved through the "ranks".
Nosedive lived with his parents, and was going back to high school. But there was more than met the eye. Going to high school, living at home, what could be easier? Well that's what most people thought, until they found out.
!~**~*~**~!
"I'm home", called Nosedive, "Mom? Dad?"
Nosedive looked over and found a note hanging.
We had to go out for work, won't be back until late. Bye.
Nosedive sighed. "Well", said Nosedive aloud, "That means you guys can't help me with math like you promised, yet another promise broken therefore I don't think you need to see this failing grade."
Nosedive snickered as he through his test into the trash.
"Losers", muttered Nosedive.
The teenager walked up the stairs where he found several cups of coffee all over the home. His mother was an addict. However that wasn't as bad as the alcohol all over the home. That was a courtesy of his father. The bottles and cups stunk the house up. The parents needed those drinks badly to keep living, or that's how it seemed.
Nosedive passed his parents room, where bills, contracts, documents, and bottles of beer laid.
"Couldn't pick up after yourself", muttered Nosedive, "Huh? Money problems again? Man now you guys are going to be cranky as ever."
Nosedive shook his head, and walked off, where he found their guest room occupied by his uncle. His uncle lived with his brother since he couldn't find work, or a place to sleep, or food to eat. Inside the room he found a sleeping hog of an uncle, and cigarettes all over the room.
His uncle awakened at the presence of his nephew.
"Hey there Nosedive", said Uncle Henry, "Want to be my best nephew ever?"
"What do you need", sighed Nosedive.
"Want to be a pal and pick me up some beers and cigs?"
"Of course", sighed Nosedive, "Give me the money and I'll go now."
"Actually I don't have any left. Want to be my favorite little nephew and buy it for me?"
"Try only nephew", said Nosedive. "Yeah", thought Nosedive to himself, "That's because you and everyone else in this family can't get married, not that I blame the world since who would want to marry anyone like you guys?"
"Nonetheless", said Uncle Henry, "You're still my favorite."
"Uncle Henry I don't have any money."
"Don't lie to me boy", said the uncle shortly.
"I'm not lying", said Nosedive, "Mom took my money."
"That's ridiculous, she couldn't have taken all of it. You had over two hundred!"
"Yeah I did, and now I have none. She said she would pay me back, but she blew it off. She only took a hundred though, I'm still not sure what happened to rest of it."
Than the bed which his fat disgusting uncle was on, suddenly crashed to the floor revealing two bottles of Paisy. Paisy on PuckWorld was a plant that was used to make an illegal ingredient for wine. It made the drink more exotic, spicier, or sweeter depending on the amount you put in. However it had brutal side effects if you ever got in car or any type of moving vehicle. It screwed up your vision entirely. It was just an all of sudden thing, you could be driving feeling fine and than two seconds later your vision would be shot, and there isn't anything you can do. However its illegal because everyone has a different high rate, for some it happens immediately and others it can happen any time. Than people would drive for they felt fine when they left, and than get themselves and many others killed. The problem with it is you can't see if someone is high on it, for they act perfectly normal.
"Why", asked Nosedive staring at the Paisy.
"It sells well", replied his uncle shortly, "Now you keep your mouth shut about it. Everyone in the world wants this stuff, especially since the government says they can't have it."
"Oh", said Nosedive.
The toilet flushed in the other room.
"Who is else is here", asked Nosedive.
"A seller, or a pusher whatever you prefer."
The man walked in.
"I want my money Henry."
"Here you go", said Uncle Henry handing her money, which was over a hundred dollars.
"Hey", cried Nosedive, "That's my money! You stole my money!"
"Kid get a life, now go get my things!"
"NO! That's my money! Give it back!"
"Nosedive get out of here", hollered his uncle.
"No! That's mine! You stole it from me! You thief!"
"How dare you talk to your uncle like that!"
His uncle got out of the bed, (only wearing boxers) and lunged at the teenager.
"Get off of me", cried Nosedive as his uncle shook his shoulders violently.
"Get out of this house", screamed his uncle, "Get of here you miserable brat!"
The uncle through the boy to the ground, and kicked him. The beating would have continued if not for his father walking home.
The father heard the ruckus and ran up to the source where he found his brother attacking his son.
"Henry", cried the father, "What in dungeons is going on in here?"
"Hey stole from me", cried Nosedive, "He took my money and used it on Paisy!" Nosedive pointed a finger at the bottles on the floor.
"Henry! How dare you put my home in jeopardy of possession! Especially in front of my son, the moron over here would start using it, than get high on it and depend on it! I can't afford to keep Nosedive off of Paisy!"
"Well your son isn't any angel! I asked him to do me a job and he didn't listen!"
"Nosedive Flashblade I will not be raising spoiled brats! Just because you live in this house does not mean you are not going to work! How dare you not listen to your uncle! He's your uncle! You have to listen to him! He's family you miserable brat, he would do anything for you and this is how you treat him! But who cares about that? You have to listen to people, and do as people ask of you!"
"What", exclaimed Nosedive, "You're missing the concept, he stole from me! He hit me!"
"Nosedive get out of here", screamed his father, "Now!"
"But dad-"
"OUT! What does it take? And by the way you little horror you are grounded for a month!"
His father took his son and pushed him out of the room slamming the door. Nosedive punched the floor in retaliation and ran down the stairs to the outdoors.
He had thirty minutes to kill before hockey practice and he didn't plan on not using them for his advantage. He ran to the side of his house and looked up. He lived in a mansion, the house was huge! But not big enough to hide the harsh words being thrown back and forth between the father and the uncle. Nosedive sighed desperately as his father was only mad for uncle using the home for improper reasons without anyone's permission.
"Unbelievable", thought Nosedive, "That's what he's mad at."
Nosedive knowing that he would not be finding a ride to practice walked to the school's rink. The walk over wasn't so bad, and the exercise cooled his nerves. He was glad that his uncle was in trouble, but was more frustrated in the fact that he was going to be in trouble for nothing.
He passed through the trees and roads where complete strangers waved. He waved back and smiled. They didn't know him personally but they knew him for being a hero and for being the youngest member of the team.
Finally Nosedive made it to school and approached the team.
"Hey Nosedive", called Johnson, and Randy his best friends.
"Hey guys."
"Nosedive", said the coach, "I need to talk to you."
Coach Whitmore was soon joined by Coach Smith.
"Nosedive", said Coach Whitmore, "I was wondering if you would like to give a speech at our convention."
"What", asked Nosedive.
"Remember how we are having a marathon idea? Where our team runs laps and we get sponsored for each lap we run? Well there is going to be a presentation and we would like you to give the speech on why it's important. And why its important the money goes to the cause."
"Wow yeah I'd love to. Why me though?"
"Top scorer, and you've dealt with crime before so we figured you would be the best one to choose."
"Thanks. What's the cause?"
"What?"
"Where's the money going to?"
"Oh yeah. All victims of school shootings, and ways to prevent it by buying new items that can detect guns for the schools."
"Oh cool! Yeah I'd love to do it."
"Great, well it's a bigger thing than you think. There are going to a lot of people, and the media will be there."
"Oh my gosh wow."
"Yeah. Do you know that fancy club?"
"The Garden?"
"Yup that's it. Well the entire team is going up onto the stage and than you can give your speech. For those of us who aren't on the stage, will be seated in tables. You are allowed one table, with seven tickets, or chair slots so give them to your family or whatever. Everyone is allowed that amount."
"Wow! Thanks! This is great! I'd love to do this! Thank you so much!"
"No problem Dive", chuckled Smith, "Glad to see you so zealous. We'll give you more information and help later on in practice okay?"
"Sure, thanks again."
"Your welcome, now go join the team in laps."
"Yes sir!"
Nosedive tried hard to concentrate on his game and practice, but he couldn't it was too difficult. He was going to get his family to come, and than they would be proud. But that wasn't the only thing concerning Nosedive. Nosedive's uncle had done a lot of sick things, drugs, scandals, theft, but this was by far the lowest thing possible. And Nosedive wasn't upset about it, which was what scared him. He had been getting accustomed so much to this way of living he had forgotten how normal people act. He had never even seen his uncle's repulsiveness displayed in front of his own eyes, until today. And his uncle hit him! Was that fair? Or the fact that his mother and uncle had stole from him. But it was the most grotesque fact of knowing that in his family this was normal. Nosedive looked down staring at himself in the rink.
"Hey rich boy", mocked Paul a boy who was completely envious of Nosedive.
"Leave me alone", muttered Nosedive, "I'm not in the mood to deal with you."
"Oh? Why don't you pay your body guard to come? Or just hire one on a cell phone, I'm sure you have one."
"I don't have a cell phone because my parents won't pay for one, and I'm not getting a body guard, and I'm getting sick of you so back off Butera!"
"Oh, I'm scared!"
"Paul Butera if you don't leave me alone I'll-"
"Any problems here boys", asked Smith. "I hope not since you two are teammates and we don't allow fighting teammates on this team. You don't want to get yourselves disqualified do you?"
"No sir", mumbled both boys under breath.
"Finish up the laps and than you boys can go home", than in a louder voice, "Same goes for the rest of you, finish up the laps and than practice is over."
There was a cry of joy from the team, as the coaches shook their heads.
After practice Nosedive hopped a ride from Randy and got home. Home, huh when did home become the place you fear most?
Nosedive looked up at the mansion, outside their landscaping was beautiful, the outside of the house was beautiful and the interior was as extravagant as well. But it wasn't real. The family occupying that abode was far from the loving caring family they should have been.
There was only one car in the driveway, which meant his dad was out traveling again.
"Thanks for saying goodbye", muttered Nosedive as he walked into his house.
"Nosedive is that you", called his mother as Nosedive entered the home.
"Yeah ma it's me."
"Get in here."
Nosedive did as asked of him. "Yes mom?"
He received a slap from his mother.
"You didn't clean your room! I told you how many times to clean your room? I said have it done by tonight!"
"Mom I had practice!"
"Don't give me that! You also got thirty minutes each day before hand!"
"Yeah Dad told me to go after he learned about Uncle Henry's Paisy."
"Oh you always have excuses don't you", muttered his mother, "Well get it done, you're lucky because I'm in a bad mood right now, and I don't want to deal with you. So as your punishment you cannot sleep at home tonight, you can sleep outside."
"Thanks mom. And mom I'm going to give a speech at The Garden, can you come?"
"Is that so? What moron picked you?"
"My coach", said Nosedive somewhat upset.
"What is he smoking?"
"I don't know", stammered Nosedive, "But can you come? I'm going to be on T.V. and everything!"
"Yeah sure I'll be there, whatever."
"Thanks mom! I'm going to call Dad up and ask him too!"
"Yeah fine whatever just leave me alone for the rest of the night."
"Okay thanks mom!"
As his mother left, Nosedive sank into his seat.
"What am I doing that is making her so upset", thought Nosedive, "Am I that bad of a child? Man Nosedive you better start being a better son, because you're ruining this family. This is your entire fault; I hope you're happy. Is this what you wanted? Well listen up Dive boy you have got to start making some arrangements around here, did you see how sad your mom was?"
Nosedive stayed in his thoughts for a while, but soon remembered that he didn't tell his father. He rushed over to the phone and started dialing.
"Dad", he said.
"Nosedive what are you doing calling me! I might have needed to keep this line busy for important customers! You know better than that!"
"I'm sorry, you're right. But can I talk to you now?"
"Yes but make it quick."
"Thanks. I'm going to be giving a speech at the Garden."
"Yeah so."
Nosedive shook his head, he was so excited about this entire thing, why couldn't his family share his enthusiasm and congratulate him?
"Uh I um. Well I was uh wondering if you could come."
"When is it?"
"Two weeks from now."
"Yeah fine I'll be there."
"Thanks Dad!"
"Whatever, is that it?"
"Uh yeah. Oh yeah you're sure your available right?"
"Nosedive don't be tedious and don't treat me inferior! I said I could come!"
"Sorry."
There was a silence.
"Do you promise", asked Nosedive.
"Yes, yes I promise. There happy now?"
"Yeah! Thanks Dad, bye!"
Nosedive started dialing other numbers as he invited his grandparents. All four of his grandparents replied positively in a negative manner, but nonetheless they had said yes.
"Hey grandpa it's Nosedive. I'm going to be giving a speech at the Garden.
"Only one person left to call", thought Nosedive, "Best for last!"
Nosedive dialed the number in.
"Hello", asked WildWing.
"Wing hi! It's Nosedive!"
"Dive I know who you are. So what's up?"
"Guess what?"
"What?"
"I'm going to get to give a speech at The Garden!"
"Really? Nosedive that's great! How come?"
"Well it's for our marathon thing at our school with the hockey team. We're trying to get enough money to install gun detectors and stuff! And I'm supposed to encourage people not use guns on others, and themselves and what not, and I'm supposed to persuade people to sponsor us!"
"Nosedive that is amazing! What a deep topic! Go baby bro!"
"Thanks Wing."
"So you volunteered for this?"
"Nope! They picked me!"
"What? You mean they picked you out of the entire team? Nosedive that's spectacular! Way to go!"
"Thanks Wing! But here's the best part I can rent out seven seats for family members, so do you want a seat?"
"YES! I'll be there! You can count on me, thanks for inviting me!"
"Great! And of course I'm inviting you. Glad you come, it means a lot."
"No problem baby bro. I'm real proud of you short stuff. So tell me all of the details, start from the beginning and don't leave anything out."
Nosedive beamed with happiness. Only his brother would want to hear him talk about his own success. And only his brother would be interested in the events of his life. WildWing was one of a kind and the best brother anyone could have. Unfortunately he didn't live right around the corner and they rarely saw each other. However despite the distance the two always kept in touch.
~WildWing was Nosedive's brother, and loved his younger sibling to death. The two of them were very close, but soon "brother" would not be the only title WildWing would be holding~
Author's Note ~ Interested? Please review! I'm trying to put my best into this one.