Chapter 4

On the recess field, Ash swings slowly on the swingset, trying to make sense of the day so far. Suddenly, 2 people he knew all-too-well strode up to him.

Jessie- Hey twerp! Give us your money!

James- Or we'll beat you up!

Ash- slyly oh, no motto today, guys?

Jessie and James exchange confused expressions.

Ash- You know, truth and love, stars above, does that ring a bell?

James grabs Ash by the shirt collar.

James- This isn't poetry class! Give us your lunch money now!

A recess aide runs up to the scene. She looks a lot like the police officer in Ash's dream.

Jenny the recess aide- WHOAH! You put him down right now!

James drops Ash on the ground, and Jessie grabs Ash's wallet out of his coat pocket. They try to run off, but Jenny stops them.

Jenny- Don't you dare move! You two, get to the office!

Jessie and James reluctantly walk to the principal's office, giving Ash dirty looks as they walk. Jenny helps Ash up to his feet.

Jenny- You, go to the nurse.

Ash walks to Nurse Joy's office.

Ash- Hi Nurse Joy!

Nurse Joy- Hello. What seems to be the problem?

Ash- Some mean bullies pushed me!

Nurse Joy- I see. pokes his knee does this hurt?

Ash- OW!

Nurse Joy- Ice it. Hands Ash an ice pack

They then hear Jenny's obnoxious voice ringing over the loudspeaker.

Jenny- We have a situation here! Take that little abused victim to Principal Oak's office right now!

So Nurse Joy and Ash go to the office, where Jessie, James and Jenny were waiting.

next chapter- peer mediation!