First Day Back Pt.2

Fast forward to our lunch period and boy when I tell you it was the most awkward time of my life I mean it. People would stare at me as I walked by them. Some of them would even move away from me just because they were scared that I would hurt them. I felt cold and empty inside, like I was an outcast, a dark, sinister, outcast. Before I knew someone purposely got up and pushed me down to the ground. I could barely look up to see who pushed me; the push didn't even cross my mind. I just stared blankly at the ground picking up my backpack and tried to get back up but I was pushed right back down… it was then I built up the courage to look up to see who it was exactly. It was Flash Sentry he looked at me dead in the eyes and threw a punch right at me. My mind wasn't stable at the time to even process his movements so I took the punch dead in my face. The whole school saw me lying on the ground helpless.

Rip~ HEY!!! LEAVE MY FRIEND ALONE!!!

Flash~ Yeah and what are you gonna do about it Rat?

Rip stepped up and punched Flash straight in his jaw. It was after the rest of the Dawgs got up and beat Rip to a pulp. As I saw my friend getting beat up something sparked in me… Slowly I started to get up… I felt a burning sensation in my heart telling me to help my friend and protect him. Purple aura started to surround me, my eyes glowing red and my hair went white.

Dante~ Leave...him...alone…

Flash~ Tell me why I should?

Dante~ I'll erase you from existence if you refuse… last time I'm gonna say it leave...him... ALONE!!!

Flash paused for a minute he made direct eye contact with me but looked away the very next second. I could tell that Flash was scared of me but he tried not to show it.

Flash~ Let him go guys this runt isn't worth our time. I'll be back for you "Freak".

They let Rip go. I could tell he was badly injured Rip could barely keep his balance just walk over to me. I rushed to him and caught him before his body impacted the ground. I sat him down at a table outside the cafeteria.

Dante~ Are you ok?

Rip~ Yeah… I'm fine… just a few bruises but I'll be alright.

Rip tried to stand up but immediately fell from a sharp pain. Before I knew it Maggie and Laura ran over to us.

Maggie~ Oh no Rippy what happened?

Dante~ He took a beating trying to protect me… I'm sorry Rip I feel like it's my fault…

Rip~ Don't worry about it, it's not your fault bro.

Maggie~ we're sorry we couldn't be there to help. Laura and I got caught up in class.

Rip~ It's ok there wasn't much we could have done anyway.

Laura~ you don't look to good rip let me examine you really quick.

Maggie placed her hand on Rip's head and closed her eyes.

Laura~ Might not wanna bother her.

Dante~ What's she doing?

Laura~ This is her one and only power she can examine any system of a body of any kind and see what's wrong with it. She can also heal them but she hasn't mastered that yet.

Maggie took her hand off Rips head and opened her eyes.

Maggie~ Your left leg is damaged really bad you also have a fractured rib and your right arm is badly damaged. What did they do to you?

Rip~ They hit me with their fists and stomped on me… really hard… I don't know how anyone can be so strong… I was completely overpowered by them.

Laura~ Look I'm not here because I care but I will say that you need to be hospitalized right now.

Maggie~ I agree you can't just walk this one off like you tried to a minute ago.

Dante~ I'll call your parents and tell them to come pick you up. And please take your time with your recovery. I know how you are.

Rip~ *sigh* Fine…

I entered the cafeteria again and called Rip's parents. They weren't too happy to hear what I told them but they were willing to come and pick Rip up and take him to the hospital. After seeing him leave the school I felt off. I wasn't used to seeing Rip the way he was… I had to finish off the day so I left the cafeteria and headed to class.

Dante~ Now the only thing to worry about is that meeting with Twilight at the park. Come to think of it I haven't seen her all day. I should send her a text.

I pulled out my phone and noticed a notification I got I tapped on it now knowing Twilight sent me a text.

Twilight~ "Hey it's me I wanted to let you know I wasn't gonna be in school today and that I can't wait to see you at the park after school anyway I hope everything is ok at the school I gtg see you soon".

Dante~ *sigh* I sure do wish you were here Twilight. I need a friend to talk to right now…

After that for the rest of the day I tried not to let everything that happened cloud my focus. The school day ended and I started heading to the park. While I was walking I left both rip and my mom a text message saying I was heading to the park. I told Rip why exactly but I had to leave my mom out of this one knowing her well let's not talk about that heh heh… I arrived at the park and wanted to let Twilight know because I didn't see her anywhere.

Dante~ "Hey Twilight I'm here where are you"

Twilight~ "There's a big cherry blossom tree by the lake meet me there"

After I got off the phone I headed towards the lake spotting the tree. I got closer to the tree and stopped in place. Her voice called.

Twilight~ Dante…?

Her voice was soft… so soft to the point where I could barely notice it was her. I walked around the tree and there she was… I never thought I could ever see something or someone as beautiful as the sunset. She turned to make eye contact with me.

Twilight~ Heh hey…

Dante~ Hey…

Twilight~ How was school…?

I tilted my head down trying not to cry… I could tell that she could tell that I was trying to hide how I really felt inside… still I decided to play it off like nothing happened.

Dante~ Aside from Rip getting beat up from trying to protect me I would say it was ok…

Twilight got closer to me and gave me a hug. The hug was nice, soft and heartfelt. She then looked up at me.

Twilight~ Dante both me and you know what you said wasn't true.

Dante~ What gave it away…?

Twilight~ You're willing to always put a smile on your face and protect the ones you love the most. But you lock up when you feel empty inside... I can tell just from the amount of time I've spent with you. I pay attention to one's body language and traits.

I started to tear up a little trying my best not to cry. I didn't want to feel weak and helpless… Twilight looked into my eyes caressing my face.

Twilight~ Dante… don't hold back your emotions that'll only make you feel worse.

After that I couldn't keep my emotions under control. For the first time in years I cried right in the arms of Twilight.

Dante~ The government wants my people dead, Everyone in the school is afraid of me, Rip got seriously hurt trying to protect me… I don't know what to do anymore… I feel like an outcast, like the world is against me…I have the greatest friends I could ever ask for but I still feel like I don't belong here…

Twilight~ Dante… I didn't know you had some much to handle…

Dante~ I feel like there's no hope… I'm gonna get taken by the government one day and I'll never see anyone ever again...

Twilight~ I'm not gonna let that happen… Dante I need to tell you something. This might sound a bit crazy but…

Dante~ Twilight…?

Twilight could barely look me in the eyes as if she would regret what her next words would be. I took my hand and lightly grabbed her hand adjacent to mine and looked into her eyes.

Dante~ As your friend I will help you with anything going on Twilight. I'm always gonna be there for you. So what's up?

Twilight~ I want to become a night owl…