Chapter 08

          My paper that was worth 25% of my term, and they threw it as side as if I wasn�t here� They came and almost cut me with a knife that last time I saw them. Plus, I hadn�t fought with my brother in a long time. Time for a little exercise and to blow the anger and emotions that was bottle up for sometime� Time for pay back.

           I think they notice that I was angry from the fist I made. They seem to have wiped their evil smirks as they saw that I was out to get them. I ran to them and kicked as hard as I could against Tom shoulders, knocking him away. Next was the one who had been the dumb ass he was, punched in the stomach. I knew this was too easy, weren�t they boys? I know that people were better than me in fighting, but other people feared them� so why are they so easy?

           No matter! They�re going down. I think I took them by surprise. That has to be it. I kicked another, as he was about to fight back. And I punched another in the arm, but I kicked him right in the side of head after. I wasn�t good with punches, so I have to rely on my kicks. The guys were starting to get up. I went and dropped kicked one in the face. And spin kicks another in the side. But as one person got up, the one I kicked in the face, I saw my brother.
It was the smart person of the group; his nose was bleeding from my kick. He looked at his hand where blood was, and stared into my eyes. With hatred he said, �Why did you do that?� and the echoes of my past, showed an image of Kevin in the guys� position. The guy/Kevin stood up and Kevin said, �You hurt me, when you said you wouldn�t. You lied to me!�

            I just stood there in amazement and sadness. Kevin said in an angry voice, �You always do that! When you get mad, you attack me with full force and try to kill me! You have to learn to control that temper of yours, or one day, you�re going to kill one of us!� And than Kevin�s image disappeared as the image of the guy came running at me, punching me hard in the stomach. It knocked the air out of me, and brought me to my knees.

           Right than, someone came and punched or kicked the back of my head, because I couldn�t see who did it. But I was than being held down, both my arms and legs were being hold by one of the guys. I hadn�t even realized how long it took, but it seemed pretty fast to me. Than someone with a cool and deep voice spoke, �Now that you have calmed down� you can answer some questions I have for you.� I think it was from the blow to my stomach and head that made it seem like Jeremy just appeared out of the shadows. I probably never notice him there before�

            �Yeah! First, why the hell did you attack us?! It was only a stupid paper, you stupid-� Tom was cut off, by Jeremy putting his hand to indicate to stop. Why did I attack them? I never did before� Only the last time we saw each other. But I never attacked anyone before� I hid it this long, but lately I�ve had the urge to fight. To attack. But I thought it was only because I never had a good fight in a long time, ever since Kevin got hurt three years ago.
I still taught Eric, but I wasn�t able to fight them. I didn�t want to hurt them again� But was it because of that? Because I didn�t fight for a long time, that I had to burst and attack someone sooner or later? I don�t know. Why? Why did I attack them? Is my paper that important to me? Did I want to fight? I don�t know. I just don�t know.

             �Do you know why you�re here?� Jeremy asked in a cool and calm voice. Why am I here? I don�t get it. Is he talking about why I came down here? Than attacked his friends� I attacked them. How could I? �He asked you a question!� Said someone as he took a hold of my hair. It hurt, and he raised it so that I would look at Jeremy. I closed my eyes in pain. �Do you know why you are here?� Jeremy asked again, in the same tone, it felt like a d�j� vu.

              After I few moments of thinking of how to answer a question I don�t know, without getting hurt. �I�I�� I tried to answer but my mind was blank. �Do you know what�s going on outside of here?� He asked in that same, now creepy, tone of voice. Why is he asking me all of these weird questions? �I�I�� again I didn�t know what to say!

              �Do you even know who I am?� He asked in a questioning voice. Even without thinking I knew the answer to that one, �You�re not Jeremy, that who you are.� He seemed satisfied; a smirk went across his face. �I think that she has a smart mouth!� Said the one on my left, holding my arm. �But is she the one?� Asked the smart kid, who was holding down my right leg. �I�m not sure. But she does interest me.� He said as he looked down to me. Right into my eyes, I had to turn away, his gaze were like daggers. They than brought me to my feet and I saw the one thing I wanted to forget, my battle with Kevin and Eric three years ago�

             They were faded, like it was a dream� but it was so real. It was exactly like it that day; the only difference was the scenery. I was bigger and more experienced than my brothers, so it was always me against them. But they were getting better, almost better than me. That day, I was defending myself more than I was trying to hit them. I was there, a fade self with my faded brothers. Repeating that day, that sadden day� She was blocking most of the hits, but Kevin kicked her in the leg so hard that it felt broken, and Eric punched her so many times in one area of the arm that she knew it was going to be bruised big time.

             Soon, I was moving forward to the battle that my faded past fought. I was being pushed by the guys, but I didn�t care. They were taking me to the one thing I didn�t want to go. I was a meter away when all was lost to my faded self, she was mad now. For no reason, she just punched Eric in the stomach, making him brought to his knees and crying. She than dropped kicked Kevin the face, leaving him down and with a bleeding nose. She was still on guard, and was very paranoid. She than saw no one move and than calmed down a bit, but was back on guard when she saw Kevin stand up. He touched him nose and saw the blood on it and shouted in an echo voice, �Why did you do that?� He than showed her the blood on his hands, �You hurt me, when you said you wouldn�t. You lied to me!�

              My faded self just stood there, realizing what she just did. Kevin than lowered his head with his hands into fists, �You always do that! When you get mad, you attack me with full force and try to kill me! You have to learn to control that temper of yours, or one day, you�re going to kill one of us!� I was being dragged by Jeremy friends, I didn�t wanting to go any farther. But they stopped right in front of my faded self. They stopped, and I didn�t even see the boy in behind my faded self. But I didn�t care, I was still dazed out by see myself in front of me. I heard what they said, but it passed though one ear and out the other.

             My faded self was looking down, her long bangs that were about shoulder length had blocked her eyes, but you could see the tears come down. She fell to her knees just like I when Jeremy�s friends let go of me. We fell at the same time. We landed the same way. It was like a mirror. A reflection. She was crying and I was starring at her. Eric faded form slowly disappeared, than Kevin�s did. All was left was the faded me.

            She was crying, and I saw her tear fall to the ground. I knew that day, I had cried. Cried for what I have done. Cried for my sins. Cried for my forgiveness. But my brothers were right. I was out of control for no reason. Ever since than, I had tried to control my temper and control my actions. I was doing so well, too. But I just lost it again today.

           She than looked up to me, and her expression was emotionless. I don�t remember this. She moved closer to me, her face was only inches from mine. Her lips went right beside my ear and she whispered in a low and emotionless voice, �Watch out.� She than disappeared. Right away I notice someone was about to fall on me. I flung myself to the right, just missing Tom body.

            What happened? Tom just collapsed right in front of me! I looked around only to see that a fight had happened while I was daydreaming about my past. Somebody was beating Jeremy�s friends, and I saw who it was. Rick.

            Rick, again, came when I was in trouble� No! I�m not falling in love with him! It�s just that, his eyes are� NO!! I have to think straight. Rick was now the only one standing, and everyone else wasn�t coming back up. He than turned to look at me� I know I�m blushing. But I couldn�t help it. �So I finally found you.� I turned my head only to see that Rick was talking to Jeremy who was by my side that whole time. Damn! And I thought Rick came to my rescue� I was fool to think that. I was stupid.

            �I think that we have found what we are looking for�thanks.� Jeremy said with a happy and evil grin. He than started to walk away, as his friends went after him. I looked at Jeremy as he walked away, what does he mean �found what he was looking for�? A hand was offered to me, I look up and saw Rick smiling at me. Once again, his eyes were beautiful. I took his offer to help me up.

            �I think this belongs to you.� Rick said as he handed me a paper, it was my report! And it was dry, not wet. But� how? �Thanks� but did you� get it?� I asked curiously. �I saw it flew from here, and caught it. Seeing what was happening down here, I thought it was yours.� He said as he turned around and started to walk away. �Thanks!� I yelled cheerfully, thankful for getting my report. �See you next time,� He responded. I smiled, but realized what he said. Next time?!

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