1 The Beginning Of The End

Outside the building was I, an 15 year old ready for the brave new land that is a high school, my palms were sweating, my legs trembling as if I were on thin ice BUT I KNEW I COULD DO IT, I charged in with my baggy jeans, black playboy t-shirt, and dark leather jacket, "Woah". Whilst outside was a gigantic magnificent structure spanning near the size of a skyscraper with absolutely amazing scenery, and a gigantic rooftop with many floors, the inside was surprisingly more serene and pretty "how dull- damn." I said

"Shit it's so huge here, where's the room-"

Before I was in the room..., 2-107, the door was of pristine beauty containing gold plating on the room number and being made of a material that seemed to be smooth, beautiful maple wood.

I then grabbed my phone out of my pocket and turned on the time, "SHIT! HEY OPEN UP", I was 8 minutes late, and oh dear lord I did not want an absence on my first day.

A young woman opened the door, she was wearing a suit, seemed to be of average size and was wearing a bit of makeup, and had her straight blonde hair in a tight bun "Uhm hello?" I meagerly spoke, "hello, are you the transfer.", didn't seem like a real question, almost as if she could anticipate it "Uhm yeah I'm Lexy Sistalia"

"Aren't you the new disabled student?" (Teacher)

The class whispers to each other in disbelief to think that the school accepts mentally ill children "Oh my gosh it's a retard?" The whispers started getting louder and it seemed like the little shits were getting off to my preconceived ignorance, I clenched my fist in anger.

"Well you can take a seat Lexy" (Teacher)

"Oh, ok then" (Lexy)

I would proceed to sit myself down on a chair that was located in the backside of the classroom, shockingly for the quality of this school, the chairs were quite sturdy while yes, they could hold my body weight. The chairs had a strange crack that circled them as if it was a spiraling staircase.

Suddenly a dude touched my shoulder "yo who're you?"

"Oh, you've never heard of me? I'm the legendary Lexy Sistalia the 4th!" I chuckled awkwardly

The boy suddenly poked my forehead, his fingers were smooth and gentle of a bronze complexion "well nice to meet you Mr. Sistalia, I'm Layom" he said softly.

Suddenly someone came up to my seat and looked at me, it was a girl who seemed a bit petite, with a wavy hairstyle, breast size was bigger than average, her hair color that was fitting of her name, she was of clear skin and her eyes suited the freckles on her face, light red but cheerfully pleasant

"Hi my name is Amber I was just wondering if you wanted to have lunch with me and my friends," she said to me

"I'm good, I don't think I even packed a lunch today," I said with some apathetic disdain, I mean she legit just came after this Layom dude she's probably trying to make herself look nice or thinks I'm a bitch...

"It's ok you can have some of mine, I'm not that hungry anyways" (Amber)

"Fine." Annoying whore, whatever, what else should I do in this class I wanna see more of this pretty place

We were walking down the hall to the building nearby "is that the cafeteria?"

"Oh yes but you see that poster?" Amber said, I saw it but was perplexed and shrugged with an aloof expression, seems she caught it as she answered my confused expression

"It's a tournament for the strongest fighters in each kingdom" (Amber )

"It's only held every 10 years, surprised you didn't know haha, you new here?" (Amber)

I was so fixated on the poster that I ended up ignoring her, and eventually, I bumped into one of the other female students. Turning back to see who it was I fell to the floor holding my head.

"Hey what's wrong" (Amber)

"It's nothing don't worry about it"

"HEY WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM" Amber shouted in a mix of anger and genuine confusion 

The girl looked back with a smug face.

"Who the hell are you talking to" (???)

The girl who bumped into me was of around average height for her age which I guessed was around 15, she had nearly milk white pale skin with long, straight brown hair and piercing hazelnut eyes, it struck me as disgustingly enticing, her very 'energy' was like this, it was both exhilarating yet filthy.

"Look I'm sorry if I was in your way but, let's keep things calm and go our separate ways, thank you."

"Hey pussy, don't try to order me around"

She said angrily

The girl seemed pissed, she rushed in and right before the girl was about to hit me, A random bystander would reach out so he could grab her arm.

"Alqa if u keep getting into fights you're gonna get suspended like always" (???)

The girl who's name is apparently Alqa snatches her hand away and flails it around in apparent disgust.

"Let go Calamity" (Alqa)

I can't believe how annoying women here are. I miss home, at least Amber is alright. Before heading off Alqa turns back.

"This isn't over, we're gonna settle this after school in the backyard" (Alqa)

"no thanks- actually, sure." That bitch is gonna get her shit devoured

Amber is shaking and grasping her shoulders heavily, I quickly patted her.

"Hey don't worry about her it'll be nothing"

Before they walk off Amber whispered to me

"Why did you choose a fight with her" she said with a anxious tensity grasping her heart

"What was that?" I said as if I couldn't hear nor did I care

"WHY THE HELL DID YOU PICK A FIGHT WITH HER" (Amber)

Amber grabs my shirt as she looks me in the eye with a tearful glare that also shows her fear and disdain for the current situation.

"Tell me why I should be scared" I said trying to keep it in, but inside I was intrigued, nearly scared

"She's one of the strongest females in the school!" (Amber)

"So, what?" Who cares... right?

"Screw it, If you wanna keep being a 'retard' go ahead" (Amber)

I immediately got up, I didn't like her tone, it was too naggy and bitchy, so I decided to go find Alqa.

"Damn it, I need to calm down" (Lexy)

On the school rooftop 20 minutes later Calamity would find Alqa sitting near the front of the building, staring down at the kids who were still entering late.

"You need to stop going off somewhere all the time you know how I get lost" (Calamity)

Alqa doesn't say a word as calamity spoke. Calamity walks over to sit down next to her

"Are you really focused on this fight after school" (Calamity)

"It's not that it's just I've been waiting for this new manga to come out you know" (Alqa)

Calamity's face turns into confusion.

"So that's what she's on about" (Calamity)

"I'm not really worried about him, his power is below average not something to stress about" (Alqa

"Wow that low?" (Calamity)

"Yeah, he and that little bitch Layom would probably be buddies or something, can't wait to tell Cindy about two more victims." The vile lady laughs in hysteria, Calamity is immediately caught off guard. His mood would quickly change to one that holds worry but also shows his disconnect from himself to Alqa.

"Alqamar, you disgust me."

Several hours after I tried to find Alqa school already ended "fuck I missed the rest of my shit!, where is that bitch..."

"So are you ready" (Alqa)

"Aye there you are!"" (Lexy)

Alqa was in a suit, a tight dark blue suit was a baby blue suit with a small skirt.

"Yeah I heard you missed the rest of the classes from your friend Amber-" she tightens her tie, I hate to admit it but it actually 'suits' her looks.

"Shut up." I lunge at Alqa at full force

"Bring It on you little shit." Alqa gives a dirty smirk.

Alqa dashes forward with an attack. I move to the side to dodge it. Alqa follows up with combo barrage. Not being able to dodge in time I tried to guard and block the impact from hitting vitals. Each blow was heavier than a ton, capable of RUINING a car. My guard has been broken, holy shit. First my arms were pounding , almost compressed and after several hits my bones were almost starting to Crack, my skin shrouded in blood and purple. Then finally, finally she hits my GUT. Tossing me into breaking the concrete ground whilst I nearly vomited.

"He- help..." I can't fight back, I can't beat this, this was a suicidal contract which I had signed.

"Not as bad as I expected, for a 'retard' you're almost kinda decent in terms of durability. Sadly I'm several times stronger so It doesn't matter you autis-"

I hate it, when trash insults those that were born trash, at least I try, Alqa is worthless and I can't lose to something that has no value, because I am not a negative.

"YOU TRASHY GREMLIN!" I lunged at her with all my strength but she only slapped me down.

"Wow a 'gremlin' huh?, sorry but I don't like talkback from a pig made to get eaten." She suddenly stepped on my head, her heel digging into my head making me bleed further, it stings. I'm almost 15 now, I'm a big kid now, I'm strong now, so why am I crying? Is it because the good guys always lose in the end?

"hey" alqa grabbed my head and raised my body over hers "why are you crying?, oh yeah I heard your 'kind' are quite sensitive aye?"

I can't handle it, all the bottled up irritation released

"No shut up!" I grabbed some of the chunks of concrete and slammed it into her eye after shaking some of the blood in as well, so fast that she was not only caught off guard but hit!

"Hey stop!" Calamity yelled at me

"Calamity help me, kill this pig!" Alqa cried out in anger

But I didn't waste a breath, I jumped on top of her and started punching her, striking my very bone to the point that after some time my knuckles were cracking, she was objectively far stronger but by sacrificing what I had for just a little while, I achieved my result.

"Hey, I might be a weakling. But I won't stop until you're dead." I whispered in her ear

After some time my hands were completely eradicated but her face was bruised and her neck was strained, even her legs were dirtied by the ground.

"Just stop. It isn't worth it..."  (Calamity)

"Shut it, I'm not the bad guy here-" and then Calamity cut me off.

"I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about her." He said with a nervous expression, I turned my head and I saw Alqa smiling. Despite the bruises around her body instead of a face of fear she was smiling with her teeth open... my fear grasped me and I couldn't move.

"Enjoy!" Suddenly before I could snap out of it Alqa pushed me off her body and struck my face with a properly enclosed fist, every inch of her punch tore through my skin to the point of several teeth being tossed out but I couldn't lose just like that, I just need a bit more strength.

Suddenly almost instinctively I used the attack as momentum and struck her with my broken hand in nearly the same manner, my fist was only further devastated but somehow it's as if the added pressure from the momentum nearly overwhelmed her.

"No- I can't lose-" she managed to spit out. She grabbed my arm and slammed me onto the hard floor stopping my movement.

Alqa proceeded to step on me and started kicking me until Calamity intervened

"Hey that's enough Alqa. You look like a mess right now your makeup is everywhere" he awkwardly chuckled.

"I'm not gonna let this kid get off scot-" Alqa then turned her head, but by then my eyes were shut because I couldn't bother to keep up but I remember hearing a bit more.

"The motion at the end, it's as if he copied your pu-" Before Calamity could continue to Alqa I was unconscious.

A few minutes after they left I woke up, they could have done worse things to me but considering the school's rules she may have been expelled since I believe Calamity said she fought often. I ended up leaving and went to my house.

The streets were cold and unrefined, it's a long walk from school but I'd rather not take the bus in my current condition but there are many beggars and homeless around. A smaller boy came up to me, he seemed around 'her' age. "Hello Mr." The little boy spoke gently.

"Hey kid" I responded blankly

"D- do you habe an- any bwead?"

"..." I walked away from the boy. It seems he may have had a speech impediment or a bad stutter but it didn't matter, I had no bread, no food, I knew he must've needed it for him or his family, but what could I do?

The boy just stood there, eventually I made it home, my modest but cozy home. Outside the paint was tired and worn, inside however it was warm, warmer than the school and therefore incredible at night or evening. I took off my shoes and there 'she' was looking at me in shock.

"Hey" I said nervously

As I walked into my house my sister looked at me with concern. Seeing my bruises she could guess I got into another fight.

"Why do you keep getting into fights" (sis)

"When you know you're powerless" (sis)

I get on my knees and look at my sister.

"Hey it's alright we'll be fine power or no power, and besides school was good aside from that" I said somewhat truthfully but not really

My sister looked up with a smile. Our parents aren't really active in her life due to work so I kinda have to manage her, it's a pain but she's honestly too sweet for me to despise.

"Are you alright" (sis)

"Yea I'm fine don't worry" I said hiding my disappointment in myself

"Here you can have this one instead" I gave her one of the muffins she baked for me yesterday.

Before she grabs the plate my sister sees my hand is shaking. Before I drop another one she takes the plate.

"Hey I'll just go to sleep and go to the nurse tomorrow alright" I tried to say to reassure her

"Okay" (sis)

"Hey don't look so down your big brother is gonna be just fine" honestly I enjoy lying, it feels good to cause strife but most importantly, a lie keeps the mask of a smile fresh, so another smile can prosper.

I hugged her, despite my idiocy she keeps trying to make sure I end up okay even though I'm the older one, I'm the one in highschool but hey it's her choice and if it helps me I won't complain. I went up the stairs and decided to sleep. I hate that I lost to a '0' like Alqa but at least I made her understand that even though I'm powerless, even though my scope is nothing, I won't ever let their evil fantasy function. But I'll be honest, I cried. I cried at my weakness, I talked so strongly yet I failed to beat a smug teen girl nearly half a foot shorter than me, but it'll be okay. Because if I don't believe that I'll succeed, who else can I concretely count on?