2 Chapter 2: The Have and Have not

INTRO Lone Friends On The Wild Side by Triple Q (SoundCloud)

It starts, as a black and white wolf ( Clay Legoshi) stares into the distances where a white dwarf rabbit in a white dress(Clay Haru) walks through the dead forest as the moon shines.

Legoshi savagely follows, unaware of behind him open a portal hurling Clay Xavier and Clay Kavier onto the ground. They were scared, follow the path ahead of them.

The camera flips between Haru walking without care, Legoshi following, and the twins scared and curious, following as well.

Haru stops and looks back, Legoshi hides behind a dead tree and twins the same, with surprised looks.

They keep going at it like hiding and seek, while Kavier was behind Haru peaking and Xavier behind Legoshi doing the same.

Until the camera zooms out revealing the gang on deer horns.

Haru sprints away while Legoshi follows and the twins having a tough time catching up.

Haru falls to the ground by a fountain and flowers and Legoshi arrives ready to attack but stops, she looks back and the sun rises.

They smile...and begin dancing with each other. The twins made it and smile and dances, too.

The screen splits Legoshi and Haru dancing together and Xavier and Kavier dancing like 1900s dancers in sync. The four spins and grasps at each other.

A blood moon appears revealing Legoshi in tears with blood and white puffy fur on the ground.

The twins frown and walk up to him grab each shoulder of Legoshi. He noticed, but they stared at the moon with gloomy looks and Legoshi does the same.

END

Mr. Budo; Alright, Class remember to study, the quiz is on Friday.

Later, Kiddos. An ape in black and white tex leaves through the exit on the right of the class.

Legoshi lightly taps on Kabier's shoulder.

Legoshi; Uh, Kabier? We're switching. Kabier wakes up sober and stares at Legoshi. He rubs his eyes.

Kabier; Ok, let me get my stuff.

"Sorry to pry on your studies, but do think sleeping in class helps you?" He places his bag on the table.

Xabier; Ah, don't worry about it. He's smart, in his way. Xabier stuffs his books into his bag while Legoshi tilted his head. Let me clarify, he takes his time, and there's no stopping him.

Kabier; Yep. He stretches and Legoshi sees the bandage.

"I'm sorry about-" Legoshi scratches his forearm.

"Oh, don't worry about it. I knew it's not you, but it's you. Do you know what I mean?"

"...Yeah." He scratches his face. Jack approaches with a backpack in hand.

Jack; That sucks that he had moved us.

Xabier; Tell me about it. We could talked bowling. Maybe chicks. The hen sitting by Legoshi was packing; her stuff but glance at Xabier nervously. No, I didn't mean it like that! The hen quickly walks past them and through the door while Jack and Kabier snicker.

"Nice going, pssf."

Kabier; Pedo. Kabier clears his throat. Xabier stares amused.

Legoshi; Are we heading to Art? He straps his back bag onto his back.

Jack; Yeah, nearly forgot. Don't misbehave.

Xabier sigh

Xabier; You guys gonna give me a Migraine. He fixes his glasses. He notices a zebra staring at him. She sprints out the door. Weird.

-Art-

Everyone was painting in the Art room while Ms. Yuri helps Kabier with Jack to his left and Legoshi to his right.

Ms. Yuri the Leopard dress in uniform sighs at his attempt to make a Mansion that turns out to look like Cheeseburger.

Ms. Yuri; You need help, boy. She rubs her nostrils.

Kabier; And there go my ego. He Frowns.

Risu; Keep trying, you got it. She called from across the classroom on a platform with small herbivores above the other larger herbivores and Carnivores. Kabier smirks and nods. Risu other chipmunk friends whisper and giggles with Risu.

Ms. Yuri; Garubasu, I'll help you this time. Try choosing something easy, this time. What's on your mind?

Kabier; A stool.

Ms. Yuri raises a brow.

Ms. Yuri; Why?

"Why not?"

"Let's see, I'll borrow that for now." She grabs Kabier's pencil Guiding it across the sketch pad while she presses her chest on his back.

Risu snaps the pencil in two. Risu friends were nervous.

Risu friend; Hey, girl you ok?

Risu; I'm fine.

Risu Friend 2; That's an understatement.

"It's all the studying, lately..I'm gonna fetch for another, pencil." She left while Risu friends talk among themselves.

Xabier; Hey, Legoshi what are you drawing? Xabier peaks over Legoshi shoulder, his eyes widen.

Legoshi took a quick peek at Xabier. Then points at the sketch. Young Legoshi was asleep in bed with a Female grey wolf cuddled with him.

Legoshi; Oh, that's my mother. I thought about giving it to her, a month of parent's day. Is something wrong? He scratches his face.

Xabier; ...No, it's fine. You're a pro at this. Uh, what's that on her skin?

"Oh, I just wanted to combine, effects for you know...to let it pop out." He sweats.

Jack appeared out of nowhere, staring over Legoshi shoulder to the right of him.

Jack; Awesome, job their buddy. He pats Legoshi shoulder.

Legoshi; Thanks. He continues drawing.

-Cafeteria-

Kabier and Xabier were chatting as they walk toward Jack and Legoshi's table.

Someone bumps into Xabier.

CRASH!!!

The entire cafeteria was in silence. Kabier got on a knee to check on him.

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The fox-student and Hyena-student names, Kitsune, and Lycaon stood there with grins on their faces.

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Kitsune; Stay out my way smooth, skin! I don't need your disgusting smell to make my nostrils blind.

Lycaon; You should do the world a favor and kill yourselves. Humans are too weak to be on top with us, Carnivores. Kabier checks on his bro.

Kabier; Hey, are you alright?

Xabier; I'm fine. Don't worry about them. He gets up, but Kabier slowly did, releasing deadly aura.

Kitsune and Lycaon were taken back by this but stood their ground.

The shadow hovers over his eyes like a stone-cold killer.

Kabier; What's your deal? Huh?

Kitsune; Are you deaf?

"I just want to hear you say it again, so I could drop ya." Xabier stops him.

Xabier; Don't.

Lycaon; Whatever that makes you sleep at night. I bet your attack won't leave a bruise.

Kabier; Give me your face. So you could find out. Xabier whispers into Kabier ear.

Xabier; Kavier: we already got attention as it is! Going this far will lead to consequences, let it go. Kabier's cold glare lessens.

" Fine." He pulls his arm away, walking to Legoshi and Jack table with Xabier behind.

Lycaon; Keep walking, smooth skins. He folds his arms with a punchable smirk.

Kitsune; I hope your species thrive. Because it seems your parents had made a mistake. The twins stop while Jack and Legoshi sweat.

Jack; Legoshi, do something. He whispers.

Legoshi; Me? Why me? He whispered back. Legoshi sweats.

Lycaon; It seems we hit a nerve. Kabier goes to approach, but Xabier stops him. He looks back to see Xabier's glasses flare.

Xabier; Carnivores like you two is the main reason we can't get along. You and everyone else point fingers at species. Thinking we're the problem.

Kitsune; You are.

Xabier; And, you not? Everyone lives and dies with; problems they face: you just adding fuel to the fire. All this fighting will only start another pointless war. Some Herbivores are innocent-

Lycaon held back Kitsune.

Kitsune; I knew you humans will side with them!!! You always choosing aside, peaceful hypocrites that tickle you funny!!!

"You didn't let me finish. Some Herbivores are innocent and their Carnivores that are as well. You two are too busy to notice the Big picture."

"WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER LOUIS, IN THIS ACADEMY!!! I'LL KICK YOUR ASS, FOUR EYES!!" He tries to get out Lycaon's grip, more aggressively.

Kabier; DO IT!! I DARE YOU!! Xabier held him back.

Primal; 'There they are. You got their scent, do you?' The shadow stood by the conflict while its cold eyes staring daggers at static Legoshi.

Legoshi; 'Leave me alone.'

'And miss out on this opportunity? Smell them.'

'I won't. Your just my imagination. Legoshi gut growls. He looks down surprised. I just-

' Just a little taste.'

Kitsune breaks out, Lycaon held him back, again.

' Just a little taste! Saliva escapes Legoshi lips. I KNOW YOU WANT THEM!!! SURRENDER YOURSELF!!!'

CREAK!!

Legoshi; ENOUGH!!! He shouted, everyone, went quiet by his outburst. He covers his mouth.

Jack; What the heck is up with you Legoshi, seriously? He whispers.

Kitsune throws his arms from Lycaon and walks up to Legoshi with clenched fists, staring up at him.

Kitsune; Who are you yelling at? Do you think that because you're bigger than me, you could beat me?

Legoshi; No, you got it all wrong. He sweats nervously while scanning the beyond piss Fox by height, jaw power, and anger level.

Kitsune; Give me your neck, so I can bite on it nice and gently.~

Louis; Oh, come on. Being Canoviore isn't easy either. Half the girls in the Cafeteria shout his name. Everyone stared in silence.

Bold speech. And for a Human, you stood your ground.

Kabier; I fought someone, bigger than this shoe, toy.

Kitsune; What did you call me??!!!

Louis; You're not always lucky enough to have both personalities and fighting strength. Lycaon stood in front of Kitsune with a smirk.

Lycaon; Well-well it's, Louie the rich kid.

"You do know that exposing your fangs in public is concurred bad manners? Also against the law."

Lycaon; You know you in a tough spot as well. So if you want your title of being the next beastar. You need to work on gaining popularity. Legoshi and the twins stood side by side, staring at Louis.

"Have you ever thought about the reason why we need a beastar in our world? And you need not worry about me, but yourself."

Student; Yeah!!

Student 2; That's right!!!

Student 3; YOU TELL HIM LOUIS!!! The carnivore students uproar with Louis's statement.

Kitsune grunts and Lycaon grabs his arm.

Lycaon; Come on.

Kitsune pulls his arm from him and they walk away in anger.

Louis; It's over. Go on about your business. The crowd disburses and returns to normal. Leaving Legoshi and the twins, with monotone, looks. As for that night. You and I can now call it even?

Legoshi; Hmm? Oh, uh-please, it, fine. Thank you for this. He rubs his neck. I wouldn't know-

"You were desperately trying to lose the fight, were you?" He Lightly glares.

Kabier; You know Loui looks scary with the looks he has. He whispers to Xabier.

Xabier; Tell me about it.

Louis walks to the side of Legoshi and places his hand on his shoulder.

Louis; You know you can't keep up, that act forever. He pauses. You know what, You're a wolf after all. Louis glance at Kabier bandages. That he tried to hide poorly.

The three watch Louis leave.

-Theater-

Louis in a white shirt and sky blue and white lined track sweatpants.

Leaned behind a curtain in the dark after the couple routines preparing for Performance for the first years, grunting silently in pain.

Xabier; You know your pushing yourself, right? He approaches him, entering behind the curtain as the stage lights shine from the background.

Louis glares at him.

Louis; Don't tell anyone about this.

Xabier; I won't. He tosses painkillers at him. Louis catches them and expects.

"Pain Killers?"

"Yeah, wanted to pay you back, I knew you will be hard to convince. So don't discard it." He put his hands in his pockets.

"What's the catch, human?"

Xabier; None, included, I want to tell you if you keep pushing yourself like this you might not perform next, performance after, this.

Louis grunts angrily. Xabier folds his arms But, still. I won't stop, you. Being a beastar you carry a heavy burden on your shoulders, trying to be perfect in everyone's eyes if one small slip up, it may cost you your title. I bet your father put you up to this.

Louis pulls his handgun at Xabier.

Louis; ...You will not talk...of him.

Xabier; That's cool. He fixes his glasses. I have been, in your shoes, before. He walks away. Good luck.

Louis stares down at the pill bottle. The director calls for everyone to continue for practice.

Louis took the pills, hid them somewhere. He hid his handgun in his back pants and walks out on stage.

Louis; Alright, everyone, let's take it to the top.

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Kabier and Legoshi stood in front of a door to Garden Club.

Legoshi sweats up a storm as Kabier was calm.

Legoshi; Uh, Kabier? Why did you bring me along? He looks at Kabier, sweating more.

Kabier; Look, your friends are right. You need to level up your social skills.

Legoshi; I'm good as of now, right? I'm talking to you.

"This is me, and that's the door." He nods to the door ahead of them.

Legoshi backs up, afraid.

Sniff! Sniff!!!

He stiffs around until it comes back to Kabier's pocket. His tail begins to wag. He stiffs near it, but Kabier keeps pushing him away.

Kabier; Up, up. He pulls a doggy treat. Legoshi aggressively reaches for it, while Kabier draws his left arm back so he can't reach it. I have more, but you're not getting any if you don't go through that door.

Legoshi sigh, and his tail drops.

Legoshi; You...monster.

Kabier; Yeah, Yeah, quit complaining.

They head inside and sees Haru planting flowers near the shed. Kabier pushes him inside closing the door behind Legoshi.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

"Stop playing!" Legoshi whispers. Kabier ignores until the banging stops.

Kabier; Hah.~ I'm such a good friend.

He descends down stares. And bumps into someone.

Mizunchi; Hey, watch it!

"I'm sorry, that's my fault." Mizunchi and her friends glare. They walk-off whispering.

"Oh, crap." He said under his breath.

Paper Idol- Tightrope (Soundcloud)

CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! Kabier looks around, passing other students that glance at him. Curious or with disgust. He was unamused, yet glances at the horizon through the window.

"Beautiful..." Someone drags him through the door. "TCK!!!" He falls on his back getting punches and kicks. It came all at once dealing body blows.

???: Get him! Get him!

???: You shouldn't have come here, smooth skin!

They took off, slamming the door open, letting the light hit the room.

???; Ah! Are you ok?! A female sheep rushes in the room only for Kabier to pulled from her.

"I'm fine."

"But, you-"

"I'm fine!!!" He shouts leaving the room clutching his gut.

That sheep turn out to be Els. Staring worried. Kabier limps through the hall trying to force his posture to normal.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

Kabier; ...Hello? Yeah. He pauses. On my way.

-Library-

Kabier walks into the library and asks the Librarian Horse, for his brother's presence.

She points to the second floor where his brother was near the railing, taking notes, reading books left to right, and look up the computer.

He thanks her. He went up the spiritual stairs and sat in front of Xabier.

Kabier; You said you had little info on getting back?

Xabier; Yeah, but it's looking slim. He points to a book in front of him. It said "Every 2000 years the solar system and beyond rotates to aline towards the black hole stealing ions of energy summoning one wormhole per universe, at random leaving researcher, in a frenzy, and they called this phenomenon The Alinement Zone.

"The Alinement Zone? So your saying-"

"We live our lives here until they discover a project similar to the one from our universe, but with universe jumping logic, we can't pinpoint our universe coordinates not knowing where were usually from."

Tears hit Kabier's clenched fists as he shook.

"Our family, our friends,-O-Our-"

Xabier hugs Kabier as he cries on his shoulder, the entire library hears the commotion.

Xabier's lips shiver while shedding a few tears of his own.

"This is not your fault. You hear me." He whispers, finally crying along with Kabier.

A figure behind a bookshelf is watching the scene unfold. Legoshi stares blankly.

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