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Chapter 4
Kim POV
We all just stood and watched as Jack climbed back onto the half pipe and starting skating. We sat on the park bench, after about an hour Jerry and Milton said they had to leave to get home, I stayed, my mum would understand. Many of the other skateboards had gone home as well. Jack just kept going back and forth
I woke up not realising I had gone to sleep in the first place. I frantically looked around for Jack when I heard a slight crash from the ramp. Using the torch I had brought with me I walked over quickly, Jack's phone was lying on the ramp, the screen was cracked but it still worked, I picked it up and read the message, it was from his dad again.
'Jack, once again you are late. Don't bother coming home tonight! You can stay outside with all the other shit. You better of ditched the skateboard by now, that or its killed you, preferably the latter'
I couldn't believe that anyone could be so mean, especially to Jack, he was so sweet and caring, he didn't deserve this kind of abuse.
I head sniffling from the top of the ramp, I aimed my torch and saw Jack huddled up into a ball in the corner.
I quickly ran up the ramp and knelt down beside him.
"Jack" I whispered softly putting my hand on his back. He flinched terribly. "Jack"
"What" Jack replied hoarsely, probably due to the crying. Wait, crying, Jack never cried.
"What's up? And don't say nothing because I know some thing's up" I said putting my hand on his back again. Once again he flinched badly. I looked at him, his head between his knees. I slowly reached out and lifted his shirt up so I could see his back, I shone the torch and gasped as I saw many scars and some fresh wounds all over his back. No wonder he flinched when someone touched his back. Jack quickly turned away slightly making his shirt drop back down over his scars.
"Jack... who did this to you?" I asked my voice edged with fear.
"You read the texts didn't you" Jack replied
"No way, was this your dad?" I asked, not fully wanting to know the answer. Jack suddenly stood up and slid down the ramp, I quickly followed and grabbed his arm.
"Where are you going Jack?" I said quickly
"I don't know... I just... need to..." He stuttered
"Be away from him" I finished
"I suppose, I'll see you at school tomorrow Kim" He said quietly before pulling his arm out of my grip.
"But will you though Jack? I don't want you to do anything stupid!" I shouted as he walked away
"I won't, I promise. And the tournaments this Saturday, I wouldn't just ditch the Wasabi Warriors right before a tournament." Jack then walked off, I just stood where I was staring at where he was standing just a few seconds ago. I then slowly began to walk home. I pushed open my front door thinking about nothing but Jack, I didn't hear my mum talking to me until she was right in front of me. I totally lost it, I broke down crying, she embraced me in a tight hug.
"It's OK Kimberly, tell me what's wrong" My mother said soothingly. Her caring tone just made me cry harder thinking of Jack, how he didn't have anyone there caring for him.
Jacks POV
Walking away from Kim was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I just so wanted to hug her and tell her everything, but I just couldn't risk her getting hurt. She was to dear to me.
Time skip - Next day (Friday)
Milton's POV
Jerry, Kim and I were standing beside our lockers, chatting about the tournament the next day when Jack walked in.
"Jack!" I exclaimed.
"Hey Milton" He replied cautiously. "I am really sorry for what happened with Rudy at the dojo yesterday, I was just so deep in thought he shocked me, then I didn't know how to explain it without you guys getting mad at me" Jack looked down at his feet.
"It's OK Jack" I replied placing my hand on his shoulder. He grimaced, I noticed but by the way he tried to hide it with a smile I decided not to say anything. I glanced at Kim just as she looked at me and I could tell that she saw it to. The bell rang for first lesson. Jack and Jerry went off to their lesson whilst Kim and I headed in the opposite direction for History.
"Did Jack grimace when I put my hand on his shoulder" I asked Kim quietly
"I know... I need to speak to you, Jerry and Rudy later" Kim replied. I knew she wanted to talk about Jack.
Time skip – Lunch
Jerry's POV
We were all sitting around our usual table at lunch, Milton, Kim and I were all laughing at nothing in particular but Jack just sat staring at his plate of 'food', swirling his spoon around in it. I looked to Milton then to Kim, we all knew something was up. I knew that Kim wanted to talk to us, I needed to know what was up with Jack, he was acting so strange. He was like a brother to me, I can't stand to see him hurt like this
"Jack" Frank growled. Jack didn't respond not hearing his taunt.
Frank tapped Jack on his shoulder, Jack slowly turned around at glared at Frank
"I'm not in the mood Frank" He pronounced Frank's name with such hate it was unbelievable.
"Well, tough, cause I am" Frank said leaning forward slightly. Jack rose from his chair and hit Frank in the face. Two other black dragons grabbed Jack's arms to stop him punching Frank again. Frank punched Jack in the stomach, he hit Jack's cracked ribs perfectly. Jack would've fallen to the floor if it wasn't for the black dragons hold him up. Kim went to stop Frank but two more black dragons were holding us back. All we could do was watch. Everyone else had already left the cafeteria, including Marge, the lunch lady, they all knew how messy Black dragon fights could get.
Jack looked up at Frank, he was angry. Very angry. He tried to stand up properly but Frank just kicked him in his ribs again with such force Jack cried out. Then Frank rapid punched Jack's head. Jack fell forward, the Black dragons dropped him to the floor. Frank turned around and called his 'friends'. They left Jack and let Milton, Kim and I go. We rushed straight to Jacks side and rolled him over. He had his eyes closed.
"Jack... Wake up Jack" Kim said
"I'm awake Kim" Jack replied without opening his eyes.
"Good, stay that way" She said
"I'm fine" He said opening his eyes this time. I took a step backwards. There was no sparkle in his eyes. Yes, I Jerry Martinez noticed the sparkle in Jack's eyes, everybody does! Its part of what makes Jack Jack. Now all that you could see in his eyes was pain. Jack sat up and grimaced, not trying to hid it this time. He then got to his feet ignoring Milton and Kim's protests telling him to stay seated. As soon as he was standing he grabbed the nearest table with one hand whilst clutching his chest with the other.
"Are you OK Jack?" I asked
"Fine" He said through gritted teeth
"Your obviously not Jack" Kim said.
"It just hurts a little it'll be alright in a minute" Jack began to walk away from them.
"Jack!" I called but he just continued to walk out of the cafeteria.
"I think we need that talk now Kim" Milton said
"Yes, lets go to the dojo now whilst nobody's there. As soon as Rudy arrives we can talk and with that we left school heading to the dojo. We automatically walked past the skate park it was kind of becoming our route.
I poked Milton and pointed towards the half pipe, once again Jack was up there, except this time he wasn't skating, you could only see his legs hanging over the side. We crept up and sat next to him. He seemed to be sleeping.
"Jack!" Milton and Kim called loudly. Jack didn't respond. Milton pulled his water bottle out of his bag and tipped it over Jack's face.
"Ah" Jack said, sitting up suddenly. Then grabbing his stomach in pain from sitting up so fast
"What are you doing" Kim asked.
"Nothing" He said.
"We just wanted to check you were alright" Milton said
"Well, I'm fine, why can't people just leave me alone!" Jack said, then he slid down the ramp "See you at the dojo" He called.
"The dojo?" I said "Even I know he can't fight in his state.
We ran to the dojo but Jack was already there punching and kicking the practise dummy.
"Jack" Kim said in a pleading voice.
"I told you Kim, I'm not bailing right before a big tournament."
PM me any ideas you have for the tournament or after! I have run out of ideas... no matter how stupid you think your idea is I want to hear it! Thanks again! Please review and if u like me, nominate me: s/10228317/1/Kickin-it-awards
Should have chapter five up on Saturday!