Okay, so allow me to say that this chapter will be short, but I will most likely update again soon. That, and, c'mon, I've been updating my ass off recently. Anyway, now for a quick message.

So, I imagine that we have all noticed the recent attacks on writers by the self-appointed admin group known as Critics United. I mean, everyone has seen it, right? Well, this has prompted me to open up an account on Archive Of Our Own, just in case something should happen to my stories for some reason, under the same name. I have transferred all of my stories over there, and they will be updated along with the copies on FFnet, as I am still using them, as well. The main reason that I have done this is so that I don't have to live in fear that our friendly neighborhood bullies will go after anything I put up, for any reason, and get it taken down. Granted, I don't imagine that this would happen, but anything is possible.

Serves The Scumbag Right

All of us were sitting outside on the lawn, watching Sudden Obsession practice. They had found two new members, a Sceptile named Lee as the lead vocalist, and a Machamp named Michael as the lead guitarist, and since then they have been practicing almost constantly. Granted, they didn't really seem to need it, as they already sounded extremely good. As they finished up, the crowd, consisting of myself, Ashley, Levi, and Maxwell started clapping. As we continued, they all took a bow, and Adam strummed out another chord on his guitar.

"That was really good." Maxwell complimented, standing up. "You guys will absolutely get the gig."

"Arceus, I hope so." Adam said, sighing.

"We will, trust me." Ashtynn said, going over to him. "I mean, we've practiced almost nonstop for weeks, we have to get it."

"Trust me," I added, "you will."

"I can't see any reason as to why you wouldn't." Ashley said. "Unless, of course, you happen to miss your audition."

"What?" Jessica asked, before looking at her phone. "Shit, you're right. It's almost time. Guys, we need to go now."

"Well then, we should probably pack up." Adam said.

The only ones that actually had to pack up were Adam, Lee, Jessica, and Ashtynn, as Kyle had been able to store his second drum set at the school, and Michael would be using the school's mic that they provided. Granted, packing up for them was nothing more than making sure that they had their picks with them, as they just wore their instruments around their necks by the straps.

Just as they were about to leave, Jessica asked me, "Riku, do you wanna come?"

"Sure." I replied. "It beats anything that I could do here."

She nodded and we started for the school, Lee and Michael in the front, followed by Jessica and Levi, with Adam, Kyle, Ashtynn, and I bringing up the rear.

"So, are you guys playing the same song for your audition?" I asked.

"Yep." Adam replied, nodding. "I mean, it's one of the songs that we have practiced the most."

"Is it going to be played at the party?" I asked.

"Probably not." Kyle replied. "I mean, we wanted to choose songs that are at least slightly horror themed, as it is a Halloween party, and that song doesn't exactly fit the criteria."

"Well, neither does the first song," Ashtynn pointed out, "but that one we just thought would be a good opening song."

"Well, yeah." Kyle said, shrugging.

We continued walking until we got to the school. We were about to enter the building, when Levi's phone rang.

He pulled it from his pocket and checked the screen, before saying, "It's Hill. I need to take this."

I can guarantee that that is bullshit.

"Oh, okay." Jessica said, as he went off towards the football stadium.

"Hey," I said, as they started entering the building, "I think that I'm gonna chill out here. I don't want to be a distraction or anything."

"Alright." Adam said. "We'll tell you how it goes."

"Okay, good luck." I said, as they went into the building.

As soon as they were gone, I stealthily started for the stadium, careful to not make a sound. When I got closer, I heard Levi's voice, coming from, around the side. I slowly crept to where I could hear what he was saying.

"Listen, babe," he was saying, "I'm sorry, but I can't come tonight. You know that I still need to get that bitch."

At his words, I could feel my hands balling up into fists, clenching so tightly that my nails were digging into the palms of my hands.

"No, I haven't asked yet." He said. There was a minor pause, before he said, "Because I can't. That useless fucking Ninetails is always hanging out with her, and if not her, then it's that stupid Lucario freak." Another pause, before, "You know that I can't tell them to get out, she would think that that was mean or rude or some shit." Pause, then, "Well, if she gets mad at me, than I can't fuck her, can I?" Pause, followed by, "Alright, I'll see you soon, babe. Goodbye."

He hung up the phone, before sighing.

"Hey, freak," he said, surprising me, "it isn't very nice to listen in on other people's phone calls."

I stepped around the corner to face him, saying, "Yes, well it isn't very nice to play games with someone's mind, is it?'

"It doesn't matter whether it's nice or not," he growled out, getting in my face, "because I'm doing it anyway. Face it, that bitch wants it, she's just waiting for me to start it."

"I highly advise that you think about who you're talking to," I said, not backing down, "when you start insulting Jessica."

"So?" He replied. "Who's gonna stop me? I can insult that little slutty whore all that I want."

I snapped. I shot my fist out, connecting with Levi's stomach. He doubled over, as the air was knocked out of his lungs. I followed the punch with a swift kick, my boot connecting with his chin. He flew back onto the ground, and coughed up some blood, along with a tooth. He tried to pick himself up, but I went over to him and beat him to it. I grabbed him by his shirt and slammed him into the concrete wall of the stadium, causing a few cracks to form; webbing out from the point of contact.

"Listen to me, fucker," I said, getting next to his ear, "I don't ever want to hear of you insulting her again. And if you ever, and I mean ever, try and hurt her than I will break every bone in your damn body. Understand?"

He didn't respond, instead sending his foot out, kicking at me. His foot connected with my shin, but I ignored it, as I pulled him away from the wall, just to slam him into it again.

"I said, do you fucking understand?" I growled out.

"Yes." He gasped out, coughing up more blood.

"Good." I said, dropping him on the ground.

He picked himself up off of the ground, before starting to walk away, limping slightly. As he went, he looked back at me, and I shot him a glare. When he disappeared from my sight, I went back around to the front of the school. I was only standing there for a few minutes when the others came out of the building, smiles plastered to their faces.

"How'd it go?" I asked.

"Perfectly." Ashtynn replied. "They loved it. We get to play the Halloween dance."

"Nice." I said, nodding.

"Hey," Jessica said, "where's Levi at? I wanted to tell him the good news."

"He had to go." I said, quickly thinking of an excuse. "Hill wanted to have a quick meeting with the team, something about wanting to practice some plays he just came up with."

"Oh, okay." She said, looking slightly hurt.

"Don't worry," I said, feeling slightly bad, "I'm sure he'll come back over later today."

"Right." Jessica said, seeming to cheer up. "C'mon let's go home."

"Actually," Lee spoke up, "I've got to go home. My parents don't want me being out too much after we practiced until two in the morning."

"Yeah," Michael added, "and I've gotta go meet my girlfriend at the mall."

"Alright, then." Jessica said, nodding.

Lee and Michael walked off, waving goodbye.

"Well, let's go ahead then." Kyle said.

We all started off home, discussing the upcoming dance. By the time that we got home, large clouds had gathered over us, and a few flakes of snow had started falling.

"Is it seriously snowing?" I asked, looking at the sky.

"Yep," Jessica replied, as we entered the house, "it normally starts at about this time of year."

"Seriously?" I asked. "A week before Halloween?"

"Yep." She replied. "While you may find it odd, it does let us have snowball fights fairly early."

"Granted, I don't know if I want to have one with you." Kyle added. "Especially after your performance in dodge ball."

I just shrugged, as Maxwell and Ashley came into the room.

"So, how'd it go?" Maxwell asked.

"We got it." Jessica said. "We get to play the dance next Friday."

"Awesome." Maxwell said, a smile spreading across his face. "I'm so proud of you."

"Thanks." She replied.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Kyle turned around and opened it, to reveal Levi standing there, the blood cleaned from his face. You could still see the effect that I had on him, though, as he was missing a tooth on the top row, near the front, and he had a busted lip.

"Holy shit," Jessica said, rushing over to him, "what happened to you?"

Levi's eyes fell on me, and I locked gazes with him. I sent him a glare, daring him to tell the truth.

"Just practice." He quickly said. "We got a little out of hand, and I got hurt. It's no big deal."

"Yes it is." Jessica insisted. "C'mon, let's go upstairs so I can take a look at that lip. I also want to make sure that you aren't hurt anywhere else."

"Alright." He agreed, before allowing her to lead him upstairs.

As he started climbing the stairs, he turned to look at me, and I shot him another glare.

As soon as they disappeared from our site, Kyle said, "Serves the scumbag right."

"Kyle!" Maxwell scolded him.

"What?" Kyle responded. "I'm only speaking the truth."

"What makes you think that he's a scumbag?" Maxwell questioned.

Kyle seemed to be stumped, as he didn't answer, and I had to resist helping him.

"Oh, trust me," Adam said, "he sucks. Completely."

Maxwell sighed, before saying, "Whatever. Just go get washed up, dinner's almost ready."

Adam nodded, and we all went upstairs. As I was just about to start up, I felt a light tugging on my pants. I looked down to see Ashley standing next to me.

"Yes?" I asked.

"What the hell did you do to him?" She asked me. "He looks like he got on the bad side of a MMA fighter."

"I didn't do anything." I replied. "All of his injuries were caused by himself."

It was obvious that Ashley could see through my lie, but she dropped it, allowing me to go upstairs.

Levi makes a very good punching bag, doesn't he? Anyway, yeah, short chapter. But, the next one will be fun, so look forward to it. Anyway, I'll see you guys again hopefully soon.