One Step Closer

×December 19, 2012×

The cold air blows throughout the neighborhood. Snow slowly came down. People stayed inside due to the cold. Many kids came out to enjoy the snow by making snow Angels and having snowball fights. Yet something felt off about the day.

Many people would've shaken the thought off. But yet the feeling itself wouldn't budge. He looked forward.

"What should I do?, I'm bored," he complained.

" Well you could.....or you should..... never mind. You're right to be bored Andrew," said Caroline.

Andrew looked at her dumbfounded. He sighed before running forward. Caroline was surprised at his sudden decision to run. They ran till they got tired. As they stopped for air, Caroline went in front of him. and looked straight into Andrew's eyes. Andrew saw her take in deep breath before saying her next words. She smiled.

"Before we met each other I was just a lonely girl nobody cared about. But when I have trouble with some people you come and help deal with them. I was glad that you helped me, at the same time I fell for you at first sight. When you asked me to be your friend I was thrilled. Through the experiences we had with each other, I fell more for you. What I'm trying to say to you..."

She took one step closer to Andrew. She stood on her toes and moved her lips towards his. After she backed off from him, Caroline looked at him again with a bright smile.

"I love you with all my heart Andrew....Will you let me be your girlfr-," Before she finished her words, she was hit by a vehicle. Flying through the air and then dropping to the ground dead.

Andrew fell into despair with what he saw. He immediately went towards her corpse. He started to shake her.

"No no no no Please wake up! CAROLINE!" He Yelled.

He pulls out his phone to call for an ambulance. They came and asked him what had happened while putting her inside the ambulance. He explained what happened and asked if he could go with them. They agreed to his request, and they went to the hospital. There they asked him to stay in a private waiting room. After a 3-hour wait, the doctor came out to relay the news.

"I'm sorry to say this but we couldn't save her,"

Andrew looked towards the ground on the verge of crying. The doctor knew what was going to happen, so he brought some tissues and then left Andrew. Everything around him started to darken. A glimpse of a girl appeared in front of him.

He immediately looked in front of him to see what she looked like. But the girl he saw disappeared.

*3 years later*

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May 22, 2015

*First POV*

"It's been three years since your death... Caroline," I thought.

It was the last day of school and it was Caroline's birthday. Which reminded me of her death. Today was one of the wildest days I've seen. Once the bell rings everyone rushed out of the room and start act wild.

Well I mean I won't blame them since no one would say anything since nobody would say anything to you. Some of the kids started fights and others would flip off their most hated teachers. But the most people would cuss the hell out of this place.

But for me I just wait until everything dies down since I don't want to deal with the chaos. I took out my phone and checked the time.

3:40 PM

I sighed and looked at my teacher. She looked back at me and motioned me to come to her desk. I stood up and walked towards her. As soon as I arrived she started the conversation with me.

"Well aren't you going to Andrew? I mean school technically has ended and summer break has started," she questioned.

"Well I don't want to deal with the chaos that's happening out there," I responded.

My teacher looked surprised at my answer.

"Your more mature than most of the high schoolers," She said.

"I get that a lot. But I mean why should I be immature like the highschoolers in this school. I just want to act more mature," I responded to her.

She was about to say something but was interrupted by the intercom.

We need Andrew Davis to the office. I repeat we need Andrew Davis to the office. Thank you.

"Looks like your needed. Well see you in August. In August when you have time visit me in the same room where we usually meet," she said.

"I will when I have the time Mrs. Cooper. Well see you next time!" I said.

I walked out of the classroom and went towards the office. When I arrived outside of the office, I was met with my mom being there but with a disappointed look. I wondered why.

I opened the door. I went towards my mom and asked what happened

"Andrew I'm disappointed with you. I never thought you'd blackmail someone for sex," said my mom.

I was horrified immediately about what she said. At that moment, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned my head to see who's hand touched me. I saw a girl I knew who was friends with my deceased friend right behind a police officer. Everything started to fall into place. I felt my anger started rise out of me.

This girl held a grudge against me for killing Caroline even though I didn't kill her. This girl right here is one of the people who keep tormenting me. She keeps blaming me for things like sexual assault, molestation, blackmail, and sexual abuse. She's also a daughter to a rich parents which didn't make it any better.

I got sent to jail multiple times because of her. Everytime she blames me for something, she gets her parents to back her up. Each time I tell my side of the story it gets ignored.

The police officer pushed me towards the wall and started to cuff me.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult with a lawyer and to have an attorney present during any police questioning," said the police officer.

Afterwards he started to show me towards the police car. He opened it and told me go sit inside of there. I followed his order since I didn't want to add anything to the crimes I've been blamed for. The officer closed the door as soon I sat down. He went towards the driver seat and started the car.

But before they went I saw my teacher run out of the building. I was surprised that she would be worried about me. But I didn't look towards her way. I just looked down toward my feet. The car started to move.

During the drive I kept quiet but I wanted to argue that I was innocent. I didn't have the energy to talk so I started to doze off. The police station wasn't that far. It took 10 minutes to arrive there. The officer opened my door and woke me up.

He told me to follow so I did. He lead me towards the Interrogation room. It kind of felt like my personal space for some reason. The officer sat me down in a chair in the room. He also told me to wait until the interrogator comes. I nodded.

It took a while but the interrogator came. It was a the same interrogator that talked to me every time I got accused. A young woman with an average height but with astonishing beauty. She had silky black hair that shined with the light. Her body was the body curvy. She sat down on the other side of me and started.

"First question, What is your side of the story to this incident?" She said.

I responded with my side of the story. She listened to every word I said and wrote a summary of it. Once she stopped writing, she began with another question.

"Second question, What relation did you have with the victim?"

" I had no relation what so ever with the victim itself," I responded.

She nodded. The Interrogation itself lasted over an hour. I was exhausted after the Interrogation. The only thing that kept me from not passing out was her voice. Her voice itself was like having to drink lots of high caffeined energy drinks. It was that effective against me. She stood up from her chair. She then told me she was coming back in a few minutes. I nodded.

I took advantage of the time she left to rest my head. I started to dream. It was about a younger me hanging out with this random girl. I don't even recall her name but it looked like I had a good time with her. It seemed like we knew each other for many years. I thought I was going to see the rest of the dream but was interrupted by a voice.

The voice resonated throughout he head. I still hadn't woken up so I figured it was in the dream. So I checked where the voice came from. I found where the voice came from but was met with immediate sorrow.

The voice came from a young woman. The woman looked like Caroline.

I knew this woman was not Caroline since Caroline would've immediately jumped towards him. So he wondered why this person is trying to imitate her. Then the woman spoke with a calm voice.

"Your fate is going to change in the future.... beware of the enemies of God....I plead you unlock your powers and change the fate of this world...,".said the woman.

I was confused and wanted to ask her questions. But I woke up by a shove from the Interrogator. She shook me hard enough to fall out of my seat.

"Damn you didn't have to shake me that hard you know," I said to her.

"Well you couldn't wake up. I tried to wake you up verbally but you didn't you respond, so I shook you," said the Interrogator in defense.

I was going to argue but she was right about it. I picked myself up from the ground and started to clean off the dirt on me. She told me that I had to stay overnight. She also told me that my mother outside of the room. After she relayed the information I went out of the room.

I looked to my left. I was met with a hug from my mom. She started to ask many questions about what they asked me.

I told her that the information can't be told to anyone. She was disappointed that she couldn't get the juicy info. I told her that I had to stay overnight here. She was saddened that I had to stay here but she understood it had to be done.

She then left me there and went home. I started to walk around the station since nobody supervised me. I started to get hungry so I went to some vending machines. I checked my pockets if I had any money. I only found 10 dollars and some random coins. I used money to get some potato chips and a Coke.

I went towards some random chairs and sat down. I started to show down on the snacks I got. But I was soon interrupted by some random kid asking if I could spare a chip. I looked at her and back to my chips. I gave the bag to the kid and opened a new bag. The kid then went to the empty chair right beside and started eating.

I went back to my own business but the kid started to talk.

"Hey why are you here?" Asked the kid.

"I was brought here for Interrogation from something I never did," I responded.

The kid nodded to my response. The kid showed no emotion whatsoever, which reminded me of a character I saw in a anime. I couldn't remember who so I gave up on who is was. The next question the kid asked me was surprising.

"Why don't you just kill the people that blame you?" Asked the kid.

It took me a while to respond.

"Kid why would I try to add more to my punishment and I'm not an idiot. But I've considered doing just that. To put simply, I've considered it but...it puts to much work for me," I responded.

"Should I do it for you?" Said the kid

"Kid I doubt you could even do that," I said.

"I'm not a kid! I'm older than you! Also I'm capable of killing people since I did it in the past," said the kid.

The kid then held out her hands out. A dark flame flickered out of her hands. I was surprised at what she did.

"My name is Menhit. I used to be a great warrior in the past, but since theirs no wars to fight I had to retire from fighting," responded the kid.

"Wait.... isn't Menhit a lion war goddess? I never thought she would be a little girl," I said.

"Ah you mistaken me for her. No I'm not her we just share the same name. You do know your goddesses but the similarities between use is that we're from the supernatural world," Menhit responded.

"Well I kinda was forced by my stepdad. So that's how I know." I said while ignoring the last part.

Menhit nodded at his response. She then stood up from her chair.

"Well looks like I have to go. Here, if you ever have any battles or fights you can summon me from this card," said Menhit.

She then gave him a card that said her name. Afterwards she immediately disappeared. I was shocked when she disappeared but someone came to me before I even did anything.

"Mr. Davis, can you have us follow us," said a male police officer.

I nodded and followed him. We walked for while till we arrived at a door. The officer gestured me to go in. As I walked in I became suspicious of why someone would lead me to a big empty room.

But as soon as I entered they shoved me in and locked the door. I went back towards the door. I kept yelling for someone to unlock the door but I was suddenly knocked out by someone.

After I fell unconscious, I woke up in an abandoned building. I tried to move but I was tied up. As I struggled to break free someone came forward.

I wasn't able to see their faces but I saw that there were 5 people here. But I saw woman behind them. I wasn't able to see her but I saw she was messed up badly. I could see bruises and blood all over her. One of the people walked forward to show themselves to me. The man was tall, slightly buff. I could see that he black pupils.

"Andrew we have brought you here to give you a show. But the show we'll be showing is us having to slowly kill your mother," said the man.

The woman in the chair tried to talk to me but I knew that it was my mother. I tried to keep calm but since it was my mother their talking about I couldn't stay still. I used all my strength to break free but it didn't succeed.

They started to walk near my mother. I started to yell towards them to don't do anything to her. But they ignored my pleas. They all stopped. One of the guys went towards my mother. The guy then started to rip her clothings off.

They all then united her and pinned her down to the ground. I watched all this happen. I couldn't do anything to help her. I kept pleading them to stop this. But no they kept going. They all came close to her.

I then heard a voice go in my head.

Those personalities that everyone has, have no effect on you But with this you... you have broken this fate. I shall present you my powers for your use to control over your personality and soul.

I am thou.....thou art I.....thou hath broken your fate .....Your fate shall be chosen by thou action..... Thou shall receive my blessing....I am Jumex..... Seek the power of the destroyer .....and carve the path thou choose.....\

I started to feel an immense pain flowing through my body. As the words slowly dispersed from my head. A immense glow radiated the area around me. Crimson Red slowly showed within the glow. Traces of a figured appeared. My eyes started to glow royal blue. Pictures of the past started to flow to my head. The experiences of multiple people became my experience. The path I chose was set.

"No one shall block my path. If someone blocks my path they shall perish," I said calmly.

I faced the group of people with fury. I started to run towards them

"JUMEX! Unleash the power I seek," I said with determination.

The group of men noticed my plea changed. So they turned around but each one of them were met with multiple brutal hits. They all flew like ragdolls towards the wall behind them. I tried to find something to cover my mother, the only thing I found was a little blanket that barely covered her.

I then walked towards the group of men that tried to rape my mother. I grabbed one of them by the shirt and lifted him from the ground.

"Look into my eyes! Your soul is stained by blood of the innocent. Feel their pain," I said.

The guy tried to advert his eyes away but was encased by my glare. Flashes the guys memories came back to him. The memories of women he tortured and raped for his pleasure. The man started to yell for help but no did help him. The only thing they could do is watch the man eyes burn into charcoal. I dropped him to the ground.

I then looked towards the other men right on the wall. Each one of them I started tied up. Afterwards I did the same thing I did to the guy to each one of the. Each one was guilty of crimes like the first guy. But when I came to the last one I questioned him.

"Who employed you to do their own dirty work?" I questioned.

"T-The parents of S-Sarah Chambers. T-They employed us before to destroy families that harm their d-daughter," the guy responded.

"Good boy! But I can't let you live since you might notify them," I said.

Afterwards I burned him to crisps slowly to redeem for his past actions. I went towards my mother who witnessed this whole thing. I put her asleep by easing her brain, which caused her to go unconscious.

When I was about lift her up, I felt a sharp pain go through my body. The pain was powerful enough to make me fall to the ground. I tried my best to lift myself up, but the pain kept getting worse.

I pulled out my phone. Something fell out of my pocket; it was the card Menhit gave me. I place the card back in my pocket since she wasn't needed now.

I clicked on emergency call button and called an ambulance for me and my mother. I then fell unconscious afterwards.