This chapter is dedicated to Moontearz! And to Mina, and to Jaime, and DevilBilly and Billy, and Kaori, and Kyo, and Shadowsin, wow that's a lot!
Chapter 15: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Finally, the creature known as Ghoul let go of Peter, much to his delight. As Peter coughed and sucked in as much sweet air as he could, the creature before him began to transform. Seeing that the creature had let Peter go, King knelt down to check his step-son rather than tackle his attacker to the ground.
Ghoul began to grow flesh, his skin being tan in color. Before long, it was as if Ghoul had never existed. Now standing before Peter, King, Julia, and Christie stood a handsome young man. He was decent in height, although not as tall as King. His jet black hair was slicked back behind his head into spikes. He wore a violet dress shirt to match his eyes and he wore dark denim jeans. If he hadn't just been hurting their friend, Julia and Christie would have been drooling by now.
The young man bent down, offering his hand to Peter. King pushed it away as he helped Peter back up to his feet. Reluctantly, the young man apologized and said "My name is Sean Helspiere. I'm very sorry about that. I sometimes can't control Ghoul."
Peter grabbed his throat, massaging it as he asked "What are you, some kind of monster?" Peter's words hurt Sean, and it was obvious. However, Peter did not seem to care, as his attitude was beginning to change. Sean looked into Peter's eyes and replied "Well, you're quick to judge aren't you?"
Peter looked to King with a semi-sympathetic glare. Of all people he knew what it was like to be judged. "Sorry, it's just that…well one minute you're a monster trying to kill me, and the next you're a normal guy apologizing for it."
Sean focused his next statement to all in the group saying "Ghoul took over my body when I was younger. He killed my parents as I slept. I dislike him very much."
"You and me both!" the darker voice of Ghoul said through Sean. It was then that Peter realized just how hard it must have been for Sean. He had to live with an alien entity, constantly fighting for control.
Peter reached his hand out slowly, kicking himself mentally for being so harsh. "I…forgive you." he said. Sean smiled and took his hand, shaking it firmly. "Thank you, you don't know how much it means to me."
King turned towards Peter as Julia and Christie smiled at Sean. Peter looked over and said "Well, now that that's over, I'd better go train for my match against Nina later. I'll see you soon." With that, Peter turned away, leaving everybody behind to socialize.
Author's Note: Well, this feels so weird! I haven't done an author's note since….well I don't know! Anyways, Ghoul and Sean Helspiere belong to Glorious Demon over at Tekken Zaibatsu. I know that this chapter sucked but bear with me. The next chapter will be longer and much better because it's when Peter will have to fight Nina! Please review if you get a chance, and I'll be back soon with another update.