My Tragedy And My Desires

With a stupefied look written all over Gabriel's face,he could see his idol, the man he admired over any man else aside his father, Killer Joe, holding Leah by the neck with one hand, restricting both her breathing and movements. Leah was trying to break free from his hold with both her arms but she was finding it difficult to do so, her bleeding from the head could attest to the fact that she was the weaker one amongst the two.

Gabriel was in shock and terrified but mostly confused. This was the Demons Battle champion he loved. He's so shocked to see his mom and his Little sister, on the floor, dead, that the shocked state he's in right now is preventing his logical mind from thinking and asking himself these main questions which are;

"What is Killer Joe doing in my house?"

"Why did he do this?"

"What relationship does my family share with this man?"

"Where's dad? And what's he doing in all this"

These are the questions that were supposed to be going through his mind but his head was filled with vivid emotions of fear and shock that the logical aspect of his thinking was kept at bay.

He stood there frozen with John who was about to scream...

"Hel.. "

But before John could complete his own words for help, the terrifying figure tormenting Leah had already vanish from their eye view and then....

*BOOM*

In a flash of light and scotching heat, the next thing both boys saw was a blast of flames bursting through the house as an explosion went through the roof and to their surprise, out of nowhere Leah was now kneeling in front of them with hands raised to the roof and flames shooting from them.

The explosion was so loud that the sound covered John's scream for help and when it had subsided, all they could see now was half of the house destroyed and covered in flames. The explosion occurred in front of them both but it was as if the explosion was contained just to the front and it didn't reach them behind where they were standing 3 feet's away from Leah.

Analyzing further on what had happened the two terrified young men could now see the back figure of Leah in front of them kneeling and trying to catch her breath with her mouth open as if she had just stopped after running a marathon.

The young men had little understanding of what just happened in the flash. It happened in a rate too fast for any of them to keep up with but to the eyes of Leah it was something else.

While Leah was being restrained by Killer Joe, on her own end she was trying to break free from the powerful man's hold. With Killer Joe realizing that Gabriel had just come into the scene of his evil deeds, he moved fast to attack Gabriel with a punch.... *ZOOM*

Before his punch could reach the target's face, Leah had to will herself some strength, enough to defend her brother by moving at a speed slightly faster than killer Joe, getting between the raging man and her brother while crouching and dispersing intense flames.

Her flames where meant for defense only but because of the moment and how fast everything happened , the flames became so strong that it went offensive, thereby sending Killer Joe flying off the house, through the roof and destroying half of the house in the process.

It took every single ounce of strength in Leah to defend her brother in a perceived world that looked as if time had slowed down. The attack and defense happened in the blink of an eye from the view of the young men but the young men knew that the flames was of Leah's doing because this was her ability.

She was looking totally drained as all she could do now was to catch her breath. She knew that her attacker was not at all done for by her flames and if so he wasn't done with them yet but she was already too weak to even go on guard again so at this moment, she as well as everyone else in the half burnt room were still at the mercy of Killer Joe.

*WEE-OWW!...WEE-OWW!..WEE-OWW!*

They heard the disturbance of series of police sirens half a mile away from their house, the sounds of the sirens brought a little sense of relief to Leah, with her realizing just a few seconds from now they will be here. Exactly 6 seconds after that, 4 men suddenly surrounded their house that instant, it was as if they teleported there, while the police cars were still few minutes away from their house.

These men were wearing a certain type of armor and with the type of armor they were wearing you may probably mistake them for being robots, their armor were covered with stripes and widgets all over. This was a part of the law enforcement unit. They dealt with powered humans crimes when it came to the urban environment of citizens. They arrived just as Leah predicted they would immediately she heard the sound of the police sirens. The explosion she caused was a damn giveaway that a powered human was involved in this scenario.

In the early 2000s police had used guns and bulletproof to fight against crimes but since the discovery of powered humans things had evolved, parts of the powered humans in the military also went into the police force too.

These guys in the armor took care of any powered human crimes. There were still regular humans in the police force too but these guys with the armor were in the front of the battle most times in such a scenario where another powered human was involved in a crime and they were here because of Leah's explosion which was definitely a powered human handiwork.

They went into the house rescuing Gabriel, John and Leah from the fire while still keeping vigilance in case of any attack.

And just like that the police were able to keep the situation calm. It turned out that a neighbor placed an emergency call when she noticed something wasn't right. And it was that call and the recent explosion that saved their lives. Although the murderer escaped the second they arrived at the scene.

Few minutes later Gabriel, Leah and John were already in a paramedics van taking treatments, the van actually arrived along with the police cars. Meanwhile their house fire was been taken care of by the firemen who were also on the same kind of armors like the police but the only difference between theirs and the police was the colors.

The police armors were all black while the firemen colors were red and yellow. There were noises in the neighborhood due to different units of the law enforcement working together to keep the situation calm. The scene sparked the attentions of the whole neighbors, it was a murder case after all, the kind that got people usually curious.

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After they got rescued, the three of them were attended to by the medics unfortunately neither Gabriel nor John sustained any injuries thanks to Leah. Leah on the other hand got some bruises and little injuries which wasn't life threatening so she was okay after some few treatments from the medics.

At this moment Gabriel was stupefied while he stared at the firemen putting off their house fire,his logical mind started kicking in as he started thinking but his thoughts were still vague due to his emotions.

"Why would Killer Joe do this?" John asked with a look of nostalgia in his watery eyes as he recalled what just happened.

Gabriel didn't give him any reply because he too didn't know the answer to the question, among all of them he felt he needed the answer to that particular question the most. His own Family got murdered by his Demon Battle's Star, life had thrown a wreck ball at him in a tragic and mysterious way.

'Who am I to deserve this? There's no mistake it was definitely him. Why would he do this?' The more questions he asked himself, the more mysterious and curious he felt about the situation and the mysteries came with more vivid emotions of sadness and anger.

His thoughts became more vague as his cheeks felt all wet with tears draining from his eyes.

'Wait I didn't see Dad? I have to tell the police'. With this only clear thought coming into his mind, he recalled not seeing his father but only his mother and sister dead, so he couldn't tell for sure if his father was dead or alive.

"We didn't see Dad! We have to tell the police!" Gabriel shrieked while jumping off the medic van in a rush.

He ran off immediately, trying to find the nearest Officer. He ran strongly wishing for his dad to be okay from the bottom of his heart.

'I didn't see him in the living room so he should be okay. No He has to be!

God if you're listening just answer this prayer just this one time, let dad be okay!'.

He wanted his Dad to at least be okay. He should at least see his dad alive.

"Mr Lee!!!"

He heard his name from behind while he was trying to look for assistance in locating his dad.

Gabriel stopped and turned back to see who was calling him from behind when he saw the owner of the voice signifying with a calling gesture. It was a man wearing a standard black suit. He looked like a detective so he knew he could ask this guy for the assistance he was currently seeking for regarding his father's location.

"Mr Lee I'm Detective Crawford". The Man introduced himself which confirmed that Gabriel was right on his suspicion about his identity.

"Mr we didn't see my Dad while we were in the house!". Gabriel exclaimed immediately.

"About that... Mr Lee we later Found your father upstairs, he was stabbed to the heart with a knife. I'm so sorry-."

As Gabriel heard the news about his father's death, all the other words the detective said didn't go through his ears anymore, as he fell to his knees in shock with his eyes draining out tears. For him he felt like this very disappointing news made his body vulnerable. Leah clenched her fists trying to keep her emotions in check as she too overheard the news while she was in the paramedics van.

John who was standing behind Gabriel felt sorry for him with tears still coming out from his eyes, he felt so sad for his friend that it was hard for him to comfort himself much less his friend at the moment.

" Come on boys I'm really sorry for your loss". Detective Crawford was trying to comfort them with both his

hands on both boys shoulders as they cried.

"I'm really sorry boys but I'll have to ask you all some questions. Can we go to where your sister is?". Detective Crawford asked Gesturing his left hand towards the paramedics van

With little help the boys walked with the detective towards the van. Leah sat quite inside the van with no more tears in her eyes but her face still couldn't hide her grief.

"Miss Lee I'm Detective Crawford I'm really sorry for your loss but I have some questions to ask you all". The Detective said going straight to the point which gave Leah a good reason of why he was here.

" I wanna know what happened?"

" It was Killer Joe". Leah answered immediately.

" Huh I didn't get you?". The Detective asked again not because he didn't hear Leah's answer the first time but because he didn't believe what Leah said about it being 'killer Joe' or either he himself heard her wrongly. His body Language and tonality gave this fact away.

"I said Killer Joe the Demons Battle Champion did this!". Leah replied back again confirming her last statement.

"Wait... so you're saying Killer Joe..., the Demons Battle Champion did this?". The Detective asked again while still in disbelief.

The detective reaction of disbelief was to be expected but it was still the truth for the three teenagers which was 'Killer Joe is the killer '. Killer Joe was a very known fighter who rose from the ranks of the bottom to the top in the Demons Battle sport where he's now a district champion. He was also originally from Rukon District. People sees him as a success and he's loved by his incredible large number of fans so it was very unbelievable as to why a very successful and rich fighter would be involved in a homicide. Killer Joe involved in a homicide of a regular family? It was like an expensive joke that wasn't sounding funny to the detective at all. The Detective was still shocked at the answer but he proceeded with the regular inquiry questions he had to ask because they were needed for his investigation.

" Okay so do you guys have any sort of evidence or anything to show that Killer Joe did this?"

"Evidence?? isn't that supposed to be you guys Job to look at the crime scene and get your evidence?!!!". Leah shrieked channeling her anger to the detective. she had been quiet since the incident because she too was still finding it hard to believe that her family was just murdered. she was also trying to keep her emotions in check since the time they got rescued but she noticed the detective attitude of lack of belief in her answers which made her to react in anger.

" No need to get all worked up Miss our crime scene investigators are already on the scene but it will be very hard to study the crime scene since you burnt the plac-"

"Can't you see? she burnt the place trying to save us from that monster!". John immediately Interrupted the detective. He then continued screaming at the detective.

"Beside we are saying the truth why don't you believe us?!"

"Okay calm down Mister. I understand you're all mad but relax....". The Detective said on a light manner trying to calm them down while gesturing with his hands in the air..." Do you know any reason why Killer Joe did this?". He immediately asked another question.

" We don't know why that bastard did this. This was actually my first time seeing the damn guy in person besides what you guys are supposed to be doing right now is apprehending that murderer!". Gabriel replied in an angry tone with a grimaced look in his face and fury in his eyes.

"It's not as simple as that Mister Lee. We need concrete evidence to arrest someone". the detective replied calmly.

" Then stop wasting time, go get your evidence and do your job because if there's one thing I know for sure is that he's gonna pay! He's gonna pay for sure...I'll make sure of that!!! Do you here me?!!". Gabriel shouted in anger with his eyes looking all reddish while he cried as he clenched his fist tightly.

When he had finished venting out his emotions his sister stood up from where she was sitting in the van as she came down and walked towards Gabriel, with her head facing down she placed her left hand on Gabriel's shoulder.

" You don't need to do anything little bro. Making him pay his my job.". Leah said while raising her head slightly with her eyebrows lowered and pulled closer together giving Gabriel a vexed look. A short shiver struck Gabriel's body as he gazed towards Leah's eyes. She was the kind of person that rarely ever got angry but this time it was very clear that she was pissed off. Her last statement retained an aura and the detective and the two younger men could sense this aura from her.

'There's no mistake here this is definitely blood lust. This girl...so she was actually keeping all these feelings to her self in the van? I agree the too young men are angry but for her it's no longer mere grief and anger anymore . It's as if she's totally ready to kill just looking at her eyes. This girl.. she's dangerous.' The detective thoughts went overboard in his mind from feeling Leah's intimidating bloodlust.

Leah's pressure from her statement had left their conversation with the detective in total silence even John felt her rage and it was intense. She sounded so scary the moment she uttered her words to Gabriel.

"Ow..okay...that would be all for now we would get back to y'all". The detective said calmly breaking the silence.

"Again I'm sorry, I'll be in touch" he said as he left them.

'O boy I think I'll have to keep my eyes on her i wouldn't want her to do anything stupid'. He concluded in his thoughts as he walked away.

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That evening John's parents arrived immediately when they heard the sad news. They took both Leah and Gabriel under their care that day since John's parents were also close friends with the Lees. The following day a funeral was heard in the honor of their deceased parents and little sister.

The detective contacted them with the information that they haven't found any evidence linking Killer Joe to the murder of their family which made Gabriel and Leah even more furious with the situation . They knew if nothing is done Killer Joe would definitely get away with the murder.

Leah left for her Dojo after that to continue her training leaving few encouraging words for Gabriel advising him to take care of himself while she's gone. Gabriel actually knew why she left him behind so early. She too seeks for the vengeance of their family and plans on taking matters into her own hands through Demons Battle. She didn't exercise any patience towards the police investigation to bring the murderer of their family to justice. To her the police investigation where just a waste of time.

Gabriel felt the same way as her but the difference between him and her was the fact that 'he wasn't a powered human'. He was still unable take matter into his hands no matter how badly he wanted to do so.

Gabriel was still living with John and his parents. He was still feeling the grief and anger from the loss of his loved ones. Although John and his parents were trying everything to cheer him up but it just wasn't working. He felt more depressed and angered that the only thing he craved for now was the death of the man he once called his idol but he wasn't in any position to carry out this goal. He was just a regular human for now.

He still believed his powers will mysteriously show up before his 16th birthday which was only 2 days from now. He held firmly to this belief because for him that's all he has.

For him he has to awaken his abilities because he needs it more than ever now for his revenge.

He had just one wish, which was for him to be granted powers to get into the Demons Battle. This time he didn't want to get into the sport for the fun of it instead he wanted to get in so he could meet his idol but not for worship. He wanted to make sure that his idol suffers.

One last time he prayed in his heart craving for his powers to mysteriously show up.

Just like that the day went by without him showing any abilities and his last day came with his expectations still high, even John could tell what was going on in his friend mind and felt pity for him. John believed his friend was doomed for disappointment.

For Gabriel his last day before his 16th birthday was a very slow day, he kept himself in all kind situations were his powers could miraculously trigger, he even got into a fight again but his efforts were to no avail.

His 16th birthday came along too without him revealing any abilities and it finally confirmed what people had been saying to him his whole life which was 'he was just a regular human'.

Reality had given him a big slap in the face and no matter how much he craved for powers it never manifested in him.

He no longer felt like he was living, he sat in John's room feeling all depressed.

"Gabriel! someone is here to see you". John came into the room informing Gabriel with a light tone.

"Who's that?". Gabriel inquired to know about this visitor in a low voice but his tone gave away the feeling of not actually caring anymore.

"He calls himself Doctor Mark, he says he's a friend of your dad so you gotta come see him". John replied pointing his thumb finger outside the room.

"Okay". Gabriel muttered walking out the room with John following him and the two boys went downstairs.

Upon getting to the living room he saw the visitor. It was a middle age man around the same age as his dad. He was a chubby bald-headed man and a feet above average height tall. He was standing while looking around the living room. He also wore glasses and had a mustache just below his nose.

"Oh Mr Lee I'm Dr Great Mark, I'm sorry we had to meet again on such a situation please accept my condolences". He said as he extended his hand to shake Gabriel.

Gabriel recalled seeing him at his family funeral, he was one of the guests that offered them their condolences that day. Gabriel felt curious about why he was here to see him.

"May I sit?". The doctor asked while sitting comfortably in the living room sofa before he even got the permission.

"Oh yea..."...Gabriel answered him but he saw the man had already made himself comfortable.

"So why do you want to see me Doctor Mark?". Gabriel curiously asked.

"Your Dad told me you're a regular human wishing to be a powered human I'm I correct?". The doctor asked while gesturing with his hands.

Gabriel noticed the doctor went straight to the point with his question and with the topic involved the man had his attention even more. Gabriel then answered him with his eyes narrowed.

"Yes why?"

"So I'm sure the reason you desire to be a powered human is because you want to get into Demons Battle right?". The Doctor replied Gabriel with another question.

"Yes I did wanted to get into Demons Battle but it turns out I can't besides why are you asking me all these questions?". Gabriel asked again Feeling more curious and eager to know why the doctor was here.

The doctor paused and leaned forward from the sofa as he stared directly at Gabriel while holding both his hands together.

"Well...Gabriel What if I told you there's was way you could participate in Demons Battle?"