Authors note: Sorry for taking so long to update, I've been going through some personal problems for a while. I'm also coming up with another good story soon, give it read when it comes out!
So Finally, here is chapter 3!
Continued...
Blaze followed her mother to the closet she always put her in when she did something 'horrible'. "I don't understand you sometimes, Blaze! You are lucky I'm still letting you go to school today!" Blazes mom said. It was such a surprise Blaze didn't cry, but she couldn't. She would only get in far more trouble if she did, so she didn't do anything but obey her mothers orders and go inside the closet. Her mom then went inside with her and said, "I want you to be perfect okay Blaze! You only get accepted by others by being perfect, because if you aren't perfect, society will do nothing but hurt you. I don't want to see you get hurt Blaze! Just follow my orders, I don't want you to end up like I did, okay, Blaze?" Blazes mother said, lamenting over the past encounters she had to suffer through.
"Okay mommy." Blaze said. She needed to do her best to reach her mothers expectations, because she hated to see her mother disappointed. Blaze didn't understand everything that happened around her yet, after all, she is only five years old. Her mom let her out of the closet and told her to get into car. She jumped into the car and sat with a blank expression on her face. "Blaze, when I drop you off you better have a smile on your face, because that makes people like you more." "Okay mommy!"
After about 6 minutes, they stopped at the school. Blaze put on the cutest smile she could put on. She then waved at her mom and her mom waved back. She walked to her classroom and waited at the line at the door. "Single file lines, please!" the teacher yelled. Blaze then felt two hands on her shoulders. "What's up Blaze!" Amy yelled in excitement. "Hi Amy, I couldn't wait to see you!" Blaze said in cheerfulness she then noticed someone was missing "Where's Rou-" She was cut off by a demanding voice "Hey, guys! I was looking for you two everywhere! Stay in front of my eyes ok!" It was no-one other than Rouge the Bat herself.
"Let's go inside now class!" They did as they were told and went inside and sat down. Blaze was really focused on what her mother said earlier "I want you to be perfect okay Blaze! You only get accepted by others by being perfect, because if you aren't perfect, society will do nothing but hurt you. I don't want to see you get hurt Blaze! Just follow my orders, I don't want you to end up like I did, okay, Blaze?" Her mom told her this many times, but she didn't really put deep thought on it until now. Was what she said really true? Blaze was snapped out of her thoughts before going too deep into the subject. "Blaze, are you okay? You were zoned out for a while!" Amy asked, shaking her. Blaze quickly responded by shaking her head, "I-i'm okay! Don't worry!"
"Whew! I thought we were gonna have to call 991!"
"Don't you mean 911, Amy?"
"Same thing!" Amy said, irritated " Why do you ALWAYS have to correct me, huh?"
"Maybe you should start saying smarter things, and I wouldn't have to!" While Rouge and Amy were having their meaningless argument, Blaze wondered why would this society person want everyone to be perfect? Having a life with absolutely no flaws is impossible to achieve! She had to make her mom happy, though. Blaze was tired of seeing her mom think her life is filled with only disappointments. So, she needs to make her mother proud!
1 Hour later...
It was recess time now, and Blaze already knew she could not do this. Why can't I do anything right! Blaze began to think. She could not keep proper posture, speak professionally AND look happy when she really wasn't! She's only 6! This was way to much pressure on Blaze, so she gave up. Maybe I can be like that around my mom and the way I want to be when I'm not around her! This will definitely work! she went to Rouge and Amy, who were currently fighting over who gets on the swing first, and broke up the fight by them away from each other.
"Guys! I am a completely new person from now on! You guys must refer to me as...uh...Lili! Yeah, Lili!"
"Haha, that name sounds weird! And I don't even know what half the words that come out your mouth mean!" Rouge said.
"Yeah! Why don't we call you...Chloe or something!"
"To be honest I like name you have now better, it fits you ya know."
"But if I'm going to become a comple- I mean brand new person, I'm going to have to change my name!" Blaze said sadly. "Aww, c'mon Blaze! Don't you watch those shows and movies that tell you to be yourself and everyone will like you!" Amy said.
"I guess your right, those inspirational shows are here for a reason." Blaze said.
"Graham crackers! The teacher bought graham crackers, let's go!" Rouge suddenly said. "GRAHAM CRACKERS! YAY!" Blaze and Amy said in unison. All of Blaze's worries were cleared away after that. I mean, anything sweet solves any kids problem!
After school was over Blaze walked out and found her mom's car. She got her appearance ready so her mom would not criticize her when she got in. So far, this plan was working pretty great! Her mom will never know what she does in school, so therefore, she had a chance to be herself and become the perfect doll her mom wants her to be at home. She could seem normal when she's around her friends now and not seem alien! Blaze was beginning to like this plan more and more.
