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Chapter 12 Friendship and Love

It was midnight when Brett came too; he still incredibly weak from the battle that came before. He could not m6ove at all; he was completely immobilized as he even had trouble breathing. Brett looked up at the roof above; he thought back on his horrible memories. Nightmares haunted him and cursed his min with their terrible truths.

Brett was no longer in the mood to be around his friends; he was fully aware of all his powers. Nothing frightened him more then the beast he now felt inside of him; the beast that could be unleashed any moment. It sat there in his mind; larger and with more frightening power; waiting to devour him when Brett lost control. He could never let that power out; for it would destroy far more then him self.

He closed his eyes as he wished for the strength to end the future nightmare. He had long since decided that he had to die, to truly protect the people he cared about. Then Brett felt something resting on his chest. He could just barely see his chest, but then he saw the back of Blair's head. She was resting peacefully on his chest; she also had her arm across his chest and she gave a happy moan from her sleep. She was sleeping as close as she possibly could; unaware of how much of a danger Brett knew he was.

Brett felt weak and he slowly drifted back to sleep; unable to stay awake any longer. The smell of Blair's hair drifted across his mind. He cared so much about her; enough that he never wanted to put her in danger again. If he lost control; would he hurt her? He could never allow that; nor could he allow any of his friends to be hurt. Brett passed out as thoughts that he had to end this forever became fixed in his mind.

Morning came and Blair woke up; slowly she turned back to look at Brett who was still sound asleep; he looked so much more peaceful and relaxed then yesterday. Blair sat up fully when she saw the new girl staring in her direction. "Who are you staring at?" "Oh no one in particular." New girl said as she smiled; "You two are just so cute together; I could not help but admire that fact. Hurry up and get ready, ten minutes and were all going to get to know the full situation."

Once everyone had woken up and was ready; they were all around Brett in a circle; "So first let's get the introductions out of the way. My name is Samantha, I'm from an organization known as the Organization of Knolidia; a secret organization on my world that uses an advanced piece of technology to gain information."

"Um, excuse me. Did you just say your from another world?" Jesse questioned while looking rather puzzled. "Yes; the group I'm with is from another world. The equipment my group uses is from another civilization, and to tell the truth we are not sure how it works. But we do know that it allows us to explore the universe through teleportation. But I should pause for a second; what are your names."

Jaden, Alexis, Hasleberry, Jesse, Axel, Mrs. Fontaine, Adrian, Jim, and Blair all introduced themselves to Samantha. "Well it's nice to meet all of you, but I guess I should tell you about Brett; and I know this will be a lot to take in, but please allow me to finish. Allow me to present the weapon of light, model number LGHT-X008. He is part of weapons created approximately ten thousand years ago. His power reaches far beyond what any normal person could hope to achieve by any means. But as far as we know; the weapons cannot be classed as human. They were meant to be the first biological weapons capable of evolving infinitely to achieve some goal, which is not clear to us. Brett here is the eighth in the series of weapons, and the other 7, we do not know there locations. They were created by seven people along with the person behind it all."

Blair put her hand on Brett's head as he twitched slightly. Jaden looked at Brett concerned for what this information would do to him. "Brett is not some weapon; who was the person behind this." Samantha closed her eyes as she continued. "We know little about her, but the information we have collected has told us a bit about her. Her name is Jenova; she is from one of the races that existed at the start of time. She was the one who created the final weapon project; she is the one who truly created Brett, and sadly it was for destruction. Jenova is bad news, and we have no clue what her true goals are."

"Brett is not a weapon; I know him and he is not some force of destruction. Everyone keeps telling him that he is a force of destruction but he is not!" Blair protested and all his friends agreed. "I know, he does not seem anything like that, but we gathered a notebook by a person named Arniath. It took a thousand years to translate what we have, and we know this to be true. The group tried to create eight weapons each with individual abilities; with some kind of special ability between the eight. It is for this reason that they are being targeted by galactic organizations. The one that has been trying to kill Brett is known as the Organization of Remnants. A group of creatures from different races from across time and space. We know that there were three at least from the information we have gathered, but this group is deadly."

"We know; they have tried to kill Brett at least a few times. That is why Brett is in this state." Jim said and he explained the battle in detail to Samantha, and what they had heard from 2.

"2? He came personally? He is the second to be attained by the organization; the second most powerful in the group, but if he died then the leader must have come. This group has only one main goal; to revive their predecessor. A creature from a race that disappeared long ago; this creature was the very peak of that race. They collect remnants of the civilizations of the past; they offer them power and immortality in return for there services. Those who would never join, like Brett, are killed; but that is not the end. They collect souls through two processes. Both are through the weapons they use; if it kills a person it takes their soul for the organization. The other is if the owner dies, it takes the soul of the user, and then they will use alchemy to fuse the souls together to bring him back. But if Brett killed 2, then the leader would no doubt try something, I'm only afraid of what he may have done."

"He showed me who I truly am. A monster that should never have existed." Brett said and every one looked over at him; his eyes were barely open. "Brett you're awake! How are you feeling, do you need any water or food? You must still be tired still after how hard you fought yesterday;" Blair said with a smile.

"I feel like I want to roll over and die; but unfortunately I'm completely immobilized, otherwise I would have done it long ago." Blair and everyone was confused about his statement; Blair grabbed his hand tightly. "Brett what are you talking about, you saved all of us. You risked your life and did more then anyone could have. You have no idea of just how much we all suffered when we thought you died." Blair said while tears formed in her eyes.

"You do not know what I am, what lurks inside of me. There is a force inside me; a force that seeks freedom, and if it gets out I do not think I could contain it. It could destroy an entire world, and I'm the true monster; the only thing that the organization taught me, is that I killed innocent people. I destroyed a whole planet of innocent people without regret or second thought! What kind of hero does something like that?"

"But that's not who you are Brett; I know you." Blair said between sobs. and Brett shook his head in defiance. "No you don't; nobody has ever known the true me. I'm no hero, and I'm no hero. Just leave me alone!"

Brett yelled loud while he closed his eyes. Blair put her head to his chest while she continued to cry. Slowly everyone got up, and Alexis pulled Blair away leaving Brett alone. Once they walked up the steps away; Samantha looked at the group and said; "So I am too late. The organization showed him locked away memories. But unfortunately they are most likely real; Jenova preformed tests on the weapons. So unfortunately he is right about that, but it just does not fit together."

Hasleberry gazed at Samantha in a confused manor; "Ah, what does not fit together?" Samantha snapped out of deep thought and she said; "well, the information collected suggests that this was a huge experiment meant to do something big. So why would Jenova send these weapons across time and space. And even more importantly, why did she give them emotions and feelings; it does not add up. And now Brett's spirit is crushed, and I cannot help with this; so I guess this is up to you and your friends."

"What do you mean?" Hasleberry said even more confused. "You guys are Brett's friends and the closest thing he will have to a family. If anyone could bring him back, it is you guys; unfortunately this is his spirit that is crushed, not just his body. So who is going first?" questioned Samantha. "I would but I do not know him that well; till then I will find another way to help."

"I think it would be best if Blair was last;" Alexis said. "She needs to think long and hard about what she is going to say. She will have the greatest impact on him, and I know she needs time to think." Blair looked up to Alexis thanking her for understanding how important this was to her; Alexis continued on while smiling down on Blair. "So Blair will go last and I'm going second last, and Britney is third last. That way all three of us can think about what to say together. This has to be well thought out."

Jaden smiled and he shouted; "I got it! I'll go first cause I know just what to say. I'll have him back to normal in no time Blair."

Jaden ran over sat beside Brett who was still laying down. "I thought I said I wanted to be left alone." Jaden just smiled at him and he said; "still not in the mood to talk? That's ok because I'll talk and you just have to listen. I know you think you are evil, but I know you're not. I mean if you were you would probably be wearing some evil disguise or have some over the top plan to take over the world. I've faced some pretty bad things, like Sartorius at the end of last year. Now he was over the top and kept saying that I was full of darkness and destruction, but he was the evil one. I mean come on, me evil! And when I faced the light of destruction; it felt way more harmful then you're light. You were pretty different at the start of the year, but you have become a good friend to all of us. We do not want to lose you after all of that; besides you still got to duel me for that card."

Jaden got up and he started to blush while he spoke. "Oh and sorry, but you're going to have to put up with one of these speeches from all of us. Brett I know I gave you a quick talk, but I just want you to remember that we all care about you; especially Blair. The sooner you but this behind you the sooner we can get home; once were there we can just relax, so get back to normal soon." Brett just laid there looking up to the roof of the gym while Jaden left; still unconvinced about why he should exist.

Moments of peace past before another familiar voice began to speak to him. "Hey Brett, how you doing? You must be still worn out after that wild fight yesterday so I'll and keep this short;" said Jesse. Axel, Adrian, Hasleberry, and Jim followed behind him looking down onto Brett. "I know you have had it tough till now; you been put through more then you should have. But listen; we are not sure what you have been through, but we just wanted you to know that you are our friend. We are positive you'll find you're self again, after all many of the guys do not know you yet. We just hope you make the right choice; we will support you no matter what you do."

Everyone in the group left except for Hasleberry; he told the others to go on ahead and leave him behind. He sat down beside Brett and began to speak to him. "How you doing soldier? Listen I just wanted to say thanks for taking care of all of; especially Blair. You and her are new to our group but we are all glad to have you aboard. I just want to say… Well to tell you to take care of Blair; she is happiest with you and I hope you take that seriously. I just want to see Blair kept safe, and I would like to get the real you, not that weapon thing. So I hope you stay with us; it would mean a lot to each of us." Hasleberry left Brett's side, but as he left Britney passed him and gave him a smile; "Nice speech Hasleberry."

Britney came over sitting beside Brett; she lay down beside him; staring up at the roof. "Hey Brett, how's it going, you know even though Blair won that duel I still care about you right? Maybe that's why I cannot think of just what to say; I mean I never really got to know you or even got that close. So I guess I really do not know you that well, but I do know that Blair cares a lot for you. If you cannot chose to live to protect your friends then do it for her. We may be rivals in a way, but you better not hurt her because you are too weak!"

"What?" Brett said while he opened his eyes. "I don't get how weak you are now; at the start of the year in the duel with Jaden. You were so much stronger, but know you're afraid of something you don't know that much about. I know I seem like a ditz at times, but if you live in fear of something, then you become weak. Your afraid of losing control of this power, and that you'll hurt someone you care about? How can you hope to control the power that lies within if you act this weak? Like it or not we are involved now in this galactic event; if you're friends are really that important then learn to use this power. I believe in you and so do the others; and Blair believes in you to much for you to abandon her. What ever happened in your past is not your fault, but who ever commanded you too do those terrible things. I believe in you, and I know you will pick the right choice; after all Blair does love you."

Britney left Brett, and Alexis traded places; sitting right beside Brett. "You doing ok?" Alexis questioned and Brett sat up looking towards Alexis. "Why? Why does everyone believe in me; that I will make the right choice when the time comes? I'm not that strong; I never have been that strong."

"Brett, do you even know how strong you are? You have proven many times that you are not just our friend; but our protector. Not many would jump off a cliff to save two people; not to mention while they are injured. Brett, we really look up to you, I know you think you keep putting in us in danger by being here; but that is just not true. Who ever behind the attacks is; no one has the right to tell you whether you disserve to live or die. The important thing is how quickly you jump in to save the people you care about. You are a hero to us because of just how far you would go to protect us. We will never get the chance to protect you the way you protect us, but all we can do is make this place like a home to you. Who cares whether you were born or created; you are here now and we are all glad to have met you. You are not some heartless weapon; because a weapon would never bother to save us as many as he could. I know you and Blair are close, but I just want you to know I have always had a bit of a crush on you; so just remember that we all care about you."

Alexis gave him a light kiss on his forehead before she got up and left. Brett was left think; he had no clue why they were trying so hard to stop him. He looked at his hand while the words of all his friends passed through his mind. He could still feel the memories of his weapon form. Brett struggled with many ideas behind this; what was he to do. His mind split in two; both with different of ideas what he should do. When Blair came over to sit beside Brett; she sat there for a while not saying anything. Then she lay down and put her head on his shoulder.

"Brett, what have you decided?" Brett looked straight a head as he spoke; "Blair, I'm not sure about what I should be doing. I know everyone wants me to stay, but I killed a whole planet of people who disserved too live; how can I live with that?"

"Brett, stop talking about that!" Blair shouted and Brett looked over at her as she continued to shout. "I don't care about what you did in the past! That was not the Brett I know now! You are not some monster, the people you fought were monsters; they are the ones who have done all of this. Brett you are the one I care about; I could not bare to lose you again. It hurt to much when I thought you died in that last fight. I prayed to see you one more time, and when I got my wish, and you came back; I just never want you to leave me again."

"And what do I do when all of this strength comes out? What do I do if I hurt someone I care about? What if I kill someone else who does not disserve to die? What if I cannot control it, and then I lose control. I could never allow that to happen; no matter what the cost."

Blair's eyes watered as she got up off the ground in front of him. She pulled Brett off the ground and hugged him with all her strength. "Brett stop playing the hero for once and listen! I know you are afraid of that power, but I promise I will protect you from it; no matter what I will bring you back to normal. All of you're friends will protect and help you no matter what you face. Stop worrying, because I will protect you from what ever you are afraid of; I will save you and be your strength when ever you need strength."

Brett felt all his tension disappearing when Blair said she would protect him. "But what if…" Brett began as Blair squeezed him even tighter; 'No. there is nothing else, we are here for you and will support you. This is your home and we will not let anything hurt you. I will be there for you when you need me."

"Thank you Blair." Brett said while they hugged together; "Brett so does that mean you will stay here with me."

"I will; but if the power is unleashed…" Blair squeezed him again and he stopped in mid sentence. "I will bring you back, no matter what I have to do. You don't have to worry about it any more, because you just do not have to. Just believe in us, as much as we believe in you. If that power is unleashed I will save you from it and you will continue you life with your friends and me."

Blair and Brett pulled away, and she wiped the tears from her eyes. Blair was smiling now that she had convinced Brett to stay. Samantha walked over to them with the rest of Brett's friends who sat near by. "So I guess she got you to stay, well that is some good news. Brett I know you have had a rough couple of days, but I need you to look at this." Samantha passed him a note before continuing; "We have never came across a language like it, and cannot begin to decode it; can you read it?"

Brett stared at the page in his; he could not make out the language but then the page almost began speaking to him. "If you are reading this then you are the Weapon of light. Only you can understand this series of messages, because I created them to be that way. My name is Arniath, and I am one of the group of people who create you so long ago; and let me be the first to apologize. At first I cared not about what we were doing, but soon I realized the truth behind the project. I decided to go against Jenova and the others and when on to change what the weapons are. I gave you each identities and sent you through time and space in the hope you could be free from your fate. I gave you all characteristics of your elements; and gave you everything a normal being would have, so you could choose your own fate. Jenova crossed a line when creating living weapons just to kill. I know not where you are when you read this; I can only hope you have found a true home and family. I pray Jenova never finds you, but I have given each of you control of your powers. No matter what you choose to do now, just know you have the choice. I will no doubt be killed for these actions, but it is worth it to save more people. Find my remaining notes; for there is more information you may need. Remember not to waste your new gift I have given you; protect your new family, because that is what I want you to have."

Brett jus smiled when the message finished, and the note disintegrated into the air and everyone watched. "Did you understand it Brett?" Samantha asked and Brett shook his head. "It is a note from Arniath; he says that he is the reason that I am not what I was intended. He gave me the choice to be what I want to be. He gave his life to give me and the others freedom;" Brett closed his eyes as he made a promise to protect these people; his true family, his home, and the girl he loved.

"I'm sorry all of you; I made you all worry about me. I guess I'm just a fool for being like that. I never realized that this is my home, and you are all my family." Brett closed his eyes and firmly gripped the blanket. Blair put her hands on his shoulders; "Brett stop regretting it ok. Just go back to the way you were; I'll go get some food for us ok?"

Brett nodded and Blair ran off to get some food and drinks for Brett and her. Jim looked at Brett as he said; "so what are we going to do about our situation? We still have no clue about how to get home and we have all those students out there still under control of someone."

Blair got back with food and water for her and Brett and she sat beside him. Jaden sat there when an idea entered his head and he blurted out; "Hey no problem! Those wings of Brett's have the power to heal right, so he could just use his power to heal everyone in the school, right?"

Blair got mad as she shouted "No Jaden, were not going to put anymore strain on Brett. He has done enough and he going to do nothing but stay out of any danger and recover." Brett looked embarrassed while he commented; "sorry but I can't do it. I do not even have enough energy to summon my wings right now let alone heal another student. The best I could do is duel, and even then I doubt I could finish a duel. I used all my energy earlier on the last battle."

"You see! Brett is not doing anything for a bit, now hurry up and eat" Blair said as she broke of small pieces so he could eat. Alexis sighed; "unfortunately Brett is still in pretty bad shape, and we are only going to last so long in this place."

Samantha shook her head, "yeah we are in bad situation, but do not worry about Brett. His body will heal itself at a much more incredible rate then any normal person. So all we have to do is get him to get sleep and eat and he will be fine in a couple of days."

Brett shook his head as he swallowed what he was chewing, "I wish we had that kind of time, but we do not. I'll be fine by tomorrow, and then we are going to have to move out. If we do end this soon then we are going to run out of food and water." Blair looked at Brett with a concerned look as Brett told her he would be fine.

Jaden got up stretching as he said "so were going to be stuck in this gym for another day? Man this is so boring, we cannot even duel to take are minds off of this situation. I'm going to go nuts."

The rest of the day the group talked, planned, and just visited between them. Soon night came and the lights went off; and everyone prepared to sleep. Blair was getting ready to set her new bed beside Brett when she heard him say; "you know we are short of supplies. So I thought; maybe you should share with me so someone else can have a bed too."

Blair's eyes lit up as she gave her stuff to a near by student; Brett slowly slid over letting Blair have more then enough room. Brett put his hand under her neck and she got close to him. Blair looked at his face as she smiled "now don't get any ideas, ok!" Brett blushed a bright red and Blair laughed.

Soon everyone was sleeping peacefully, Blair and Brett close together; both happy that they were together. Yubel awoke in the library feeling very weak from his involvement in the last battle. "2 you failed me; I will have to think of a new way to get what I want. I never should have trusted him at all."

Meanwhile in the desert where Brett had struck down 2; a charred body lay in the dessert. The leader of the organization stood over it; starring down on the remnants. "Thank you Brett; you may hate me but you have still aided me. 2 had a very powerful soul, and now we just need a few more souls and my goal will be complete. So many forces are moving for power; and you Jenova will play the greatest role of all. At this point they shall die eventually, but I wonder. Why is Jenova being so patient in retrieving the weapons; so much is stirring and my group has grown so small. Jenova he waits to meet you again, but this time he will make me a god as well, and smite you to oblivion."