The roar of the loud crowd was deafening of people cheering my name. I hated becoming famous in a place of blood and death. Suddenly a flash caught my eye as I jumped back seeing a man holding a shield in his left hand and blade to his right. He roared aloud as he sliced at my neck, going for the kill. I barely managed to dodge it in time, a small cut appearing where he swung. I rolled to grab a blade on the ground next to me and as I get to my feet, the bulky man charged at me as I run him through, blood pouring from his gut all over my blade and hands. I ripped it out as he fell over, slowly losing consciousness as he looked up at me, silently begging for me to spare him. As I raised my sword over my head, I can hear the cheers become even louder as they started telling me to kill him. And in that moment, I dropped my sword and started looking away.

Suddenly, the man I stabbed jumped up and rushed me with his sword, I could only watch as the blade headed straight for my chest. I rocketed out of bed, ripping the blanket off me as I looked around frantically, expecting the man to attack me at any second. I let out a sigh as I realized I was in my own messy room. A simple desk with a laptop on it and a dresser for my clothes. I looked at the clock seeing it was 6A.M. When I usually got up, I stretched as my sweat began to cool from my fantic nightmare. I made my way to my bathroom and quickly washed up in the shower. Once I was done, I did the usual. Brushing my teeth, doing a quick shave, and making sure none of my many scars didn’t open.

The wounds… scars… they were all over me. Mostly my chest and arms the faded white lines scattered all around my body. Small and big though the biggest one was straight down my chest. From my neck to my stomach a long thin line went down my body. I looked in disgust and anger. I walked out of the bathroom angry clenching my fists. I came to my drawer and opened it taking out the same kind of clothing I had the day prior for school. I quickly got dressed and walked out my room and downstairs getting a quick bite then gathering my book bag. I then left the house and walked to school that was only at least a ten minute walk away.

By the time I got to school, I noticed that most students were already heading inside, so I ran up the stairs quickly to get to Celestia’s office before class started. As I entered her office, she gave me a soft smile as I approach her desk.

“How are you doing?” she asked, stacking some folders.

“I’m still having nightmares, I think I’m handling them well,” I explained.

“Well the important thing is you’re trying to get past them,” she said as she finished and looked at me. I took a seat at one of the chairs that was in front of her desk and placed my book bag on the ground beside me. I looked at her and asked her.

“How did you find out where I was? I mean after all this time you never told me once how you found out where I was nor did you tell me how you knew what would be waiting for you.”

As I asked this she didn't look surprised or even shocked I asked this. More like she was...expecting me to ask her. She just let out a small sigh.

“Jacob...I feel if I told you now it would just make your recovery much harder than it already is. I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you not yet anyway.”

Now most people would probably understand and not pry. Or just get angry and hold it in. Not me because I wanted answers, and I wanted them now!

“Celestia with all do respect I have the right to know. I mean I was locked away in some cage with barely enough food to get by, barely had friends, and I had to do things that I would never dream of doing. So...please just tell me before I end up losing myself.”

Now I know I could have spoken better or at least nicer to her. Hell maybe even be careful with what I said. But like I said before, I don’t take nothing easily especially when it comes to finding out just how she found me it was important to me. I could clearly see that even though she had a calm face she seemed to have a small hint of fear in her eyes.

“Jacob...I understand how angry you must be and how upset you are that you had to spend two long years caged up like an animal only to be used for someone's enjoyment. But I told you now it would only bring more harm than good.”

She still spoke so calm despite the fear she might have had in her. Though at the time I didn’t care. The anger was building up inside me, and I was starting to get crazy ideas in my head. Like did she know for two years where I was the whole time, or did she think I would demand to know all those that had watched and not lift a finger to help. Which I would just so that I could find them and show them what they saw up close. I shook my head, teeth clenched in anger. I spoke as calm as I could though it was hard.

“No...you have no idea what it’s fucking like Celestia. You don’t know what’s it’s like to kill someone that you grew to know just so you could live. You don’t know what being in an empty filthy cage is like. I had to go through all of that for two years. I had to grow up too fast and had to fight. You got to have a nice room and not worry about living or dying at the end of blade. I have reminders everyday. You...you don’t have any painful memories as bad as mine.”

Again, I could have been nicer or even not spoke what I did. But her hiding something like that sends me off the deep end. Then all I could've seen was her fear replaced with sadness.

At the time, I did not care. I stood up and took my bag putting it on. I walked out the door as I heard the quiet sound of a sob from behind me. I closed the door and walked out of the office. I made my way to my first class and once I entered I sat down at the desk I sat at the day prior. I looked around a little and saw that most of the students looked at me then back at their group of friends. No doubt about what happened between me and the Jock along with how animal I acted. Then walked in that same girl. I looked at her for a second then away as I grabbed what I would need for the day. After a few seconds, I heard her sit beside me and with my eyes I saw quickly she wore the same kind of clothes she had on before. I looked back at my work and then the teacher came in. He went to the board and spoke.

“Now...i’m sure we all had an interesting class yesterday while I was gone. Something involving our new student and the football star Kevin. I want everyone to know that it’s unacceptable to have that kind of behaviour. Do I make myself clear?”

He looked right at me as he finished. I did a simple nod at him. Then he went on with is lesson. I swear I could feel so many eyes on me again like when I was in the arena. I hated it, but I ignored it the best I could. Several times the teacher asked for everyone to pay attention. Once class had ended I got up with my bag and went for the door. That’s when he came back. Of course the teacher was gone yet again and here came the Jock who I now knew as Kevin.

“Well well well...if it isn’t the new student Jacob. Listen here. I heard something while I was at the office and when you left I went inside to talk to the principle. She seemed very upset and a thought came to mind. Only girls would cry if their heart was broken. So tell me...was there something going on between you and her?”

Now of course I wanted to just pop him once in the mouth breaking it then rip his jaw off and shove it so far up his ass that he it would reattach with shit on it. So safe to say that I was beyond pissed that he would say anything like that. It’s one thing to insult me, but bring someone who saved me and helped me? Might as well get a coffin and a spot picked out. I visibly clenched my fists angry at him while all the other students looked at me either shocked or with grins on their faces. I saw some take a picture and then starting typing and I knew at that moment rumors would spread.

He smiled a little as if he was expecting this. Then a thought came to my mind. His main goal was to get me so pissed I would want to fight him right then and there. Not like the day before where it was just a punch thrown or two. A full blown fight with kicks and tackling just everything. So instead of giving him the satisfaction of being able to do so I just looked at him pure rage in my eyes.

“I see what you are doing. Trying to get me mad so that I will fight you. What are you not man enough to start one? Have to make someone start it instead so that you won't get in trouble? You’re afraid and I can tell.”

His grin went away and was replaced by sight shock.

“You decided to try and find a way to make me mad by going to people you know I talk to. Now here’s the thing. Celestia wasn’t crying over what you think it is oh no. She was crying because she lost a loved one and when I went in to ask her a question she just broke. So using someone who is in pain and someone who wants help to aid you in your little plan is your big idea? You should look into things before hurting people that don't deserve it.”

I then walked past him as he stood there shocked at what I said and the other students looked at me then him shocked as well. I got to the door and stopped looking back.

“By the way I was there to ask if there was a chance to change my schedule. Lets just say I decided to comfort a broken heart over my own needs.”

I then walked out the door and when I was in the halls heading to my next class when all I said made me think. I then suddenly was hit with extreme guilt. All I had said was a complete lie from the start in an attempt to stop a rumor from starting. I don’t know why I tried to stop it... maybe I did feel guilt and thought in some way that it would help make things better if I told a few lies to counter another lie. A part of me at that moment wanted to go to Celestia to talk to her. To tell her how sorry I am for yelling at her over something I could have waited. Something I could have dealt better with. I realized how stupid my anger was directed to her wasn’t needed. I could’ve been much less hostile at her. The woman who saved my life... the one that took me in to help me...

“Oh god... i'm such a fucking idiot...” I put a hand to my head as I walked now in a slight daze. It took a bit of time but I managed to get to the next class and I staggered to my desk plopping into the seat. I layed back against the chair and placed a hand to my head sighing. I was struggling to not just go to the office and talk to Celestia. But I knew I would have to make up a good excuse to go there but I couldn't think of any. At the time anyway I couldn’t, but now that I think back I could’ve said I needed to talk about easier classes or something. Though I figured eventually would she want me to talk to her even after I hurt her? Basically telling her I couldn’t trust her anymore? How much crueler could I get? These questions popped in my head left and right as I tried to figure out what to say if I did go back to her. Suddenly I heard the tap on the blackboard making me come back to reality. The teacher cleared her throat then went on to explaining the topic. I sighed as I took my book bag off and set it down beside me getting my notebook and pencil. When I sat back up I noticed that the girl was again to my right. Her long pink hair going down her face. I just ignored her thinking about Celestia again. I wanted to help her in some way, but I couldn’t think of one.

This went on for the rest of class and all the other classes. They went by so fast that only my body was moving not my mind. Before I knew it the school day had ended and I was heading towards the door. I was nearing the main office where Celestia was. I thought long and hard on what to do and I finally got my answer. I took a chance and walked to the office door and opened it. The same old secretary woman was sitting there sorting papers. I didn’t even give her a chance to look who walked in as I walked pass her and opened the door to Celestias office.

I saw her sitting there sorting papers and signing others. I saw that her eyes were slightly red from what seemed like tears. She looked up to see who walked in and she looked slightly surprised.

“Oh Jacob... can I do anything for you?” She asked as if nothing had happened. I felt extreme guilt.

“No... no I just wanted to come and talk to you about something.” I said as I walked forward closing the door behind me and making my way to her desk. I sat down in the chair in front of her and put my book bag down. She set aside all of her work.

“Oh... is it about how I found you?” She asked.

“No... well sorta... just I wanted to come and say i’m sorry.” She seemed surprised then a slight bit happy.

“Jacob...”

“Just... as I went through the day I realized that I was out of line and I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did... I should’ve kept my cool and not get so angry. It’s just I wanted answers so badly and being in that hell... just got to me... just... I guess that it never left me.” I said as I looked at her desk and not her. I could hear her get up and walk to my side. I looked up at her to see that she was smiling at me tears threatening to escape. I got up from the chair. I was afraid I still did something wrong. Only for her to wrap her arms around me. I was surprised.

“I’m happy you came and apologized... I thought you didn’t change.” I then knew the possible main reason why she cried. She thought I was still the berserker killer from when I was in the arena. I let out a small sigh as I wrapped my arms around her to comfort her for a change.

“Don’t worry... i’ll never go back to that time for as long as I am able.” I told her. Though I didn’t know if I would be able to do such a thing at all. I knew I could possibly lose it again at a much worst time.

“Good.” She said as she squeezed tighter. I smiled as I held her close. Suddenly I could hear the slight click of the door slightly open. I moved my eyes to the source of the noise and saw the door that led into the office open a little. I could see a hint of a face. Blue eyes and pink hair. That’s when it closed quickly and I sighed. I knew rumors would spread for real.

After a while Celestia let go of the embrace smiling. I smiled back at her happy that all was forgiven.

“You should get back to work. I need to head home and get my homework done.” I said. She nodded as her smiled went away and she whipped her eyes.

“Yea that would wise. Well, come see me if you need help with anything alright?” I nodded.

“Yes of course.” I said as I grabbed my bag and she sat back down at her desk.With that we said goodbye and I walked out of the office and out the school.

“Day two done. Going into day three.” I thought to myself.

Author's Note

Hey guys next chapter is up. Sorry took so long kept forgetting to update it. I had some awesome help from two editors.

ReaperSouls42

Fantasia Archsage

Both awesome at what they write so please give them some love. I will truthfully try to update more.

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