Knowledge Is Key

Knowledge Is Key

Rescue Like The Hero

By: Major Frostwing

Martin awoke with a horrible hangover he looked around noticing his empty home. He sighed looking at a photo of him and a girl. It was a wedding photo. he walked over to it and slammed it down breaking to glass. He went up stairs to get ready for work. "Why did you have to die Serena." Martin said as he felt a tear stream down his cheek. Martin took a quick shower then got dressed in a fancy suit he couldn't decide on a tie until he saw a maroon tie he smiled deciding on that tie. "Cherilee you are such a beautiful girl but can I give up Serena for a second chance?" Martin asked himself as he finished tying the tie.

The drive to work was interesting he gave change to a homeless man he had a dog with him in the cold weather. Martin always had a soft spot for animals. As he got out of his car he noticed Cherilee walking into the building he smiled knowing she was safe and not in danger. "I bet she didn't have to see that attack last night but I should hurry class is going to start soon." He said as he ran into the building ready to teach the willing students.

Martin was teaching his students about being on the same level as their students. "Remember students are more willing to listen if you are willing to relate with them." He smiled "Like how I speak to all of you I am not much older than all of you only twenty-five some of you are around my age maybe older." he motioned to his students and stopped when he saw Cherilee. writing as usual no doubt every word he said. "But a student and teacher can never be together understand this and take it to heart no matter your feelings do not play favorites." He internally winced at his own words but knew it had to be said. "All students should be taught and graded equally no student is better than another." Martin said as the bell rang. "Ok class dismissed go have fun on your Friday night and note there is a test Monday." He said as they all groaned. "Now don't give me that just go have fun knowing you don't have to see me for two days." Martin said with a joking attitude. All the students except one left the room he sighed looking at Cherilee.

"Mr. Night I have a question." Cherilee said walking towards him.

"Of course Cherilee tell me what's on your mind." He answered with a smile. She looked beautiful today.

"I was wondering if you were speaking from experience?" Cherilee asked. Martin felt his blood run cold.

"Yes... Yes I am Cherilee I dated a student before but it didn't work." Martin sighed. "Please be safe on your way to your dorm Cherilee." Martin began to organize his papers making sure to grade the homework he was given back that day. Cherilee sighed and walked outside towards her dorm. The next thing Martin heard was a scream he knew who had screamed it sounded familiar he ran outside to see Cherilee being attacked.

Martin was running on instinct he tackled the man without a second thought he felt a ice cold object pierce his stomach then a warm liquid stream down his side but he didn't flinch he proceeded to beat the man down until he stopped resisting. Martin looked down to see the knife still in his stomach he felt week looking at the knife. "S-shit." Was all he could utter as he fell over gasping for air he was panicking at the wound.

"MR. NIGHT ARE YOU OK MR. NIGHT!" Cherilee yelled she pulled out her cell phone and called the police and an ambulance. It took 5 minutes for the police to arrive and arrest the man and to take Martin to the hospital.