My name is Shaka Albus a normal everyday high school student who is only 16 years old.Who is close to graduating.Well hopefully I can at least,the only class I'm not doing so well in is science of course.Monday October 12th at 5:37 am the time my alarm usually went off.To tell you the truth that dream I had woke me up before my alarm could.Then I just remembered I forgot to set my alarm yesterday.So well…let's just say I'm glad I woke up now instead of my mom waking me up.Why?Have you ever had a mom that was crazy about education.Crazy probably isn't even the right word to describe it,but yeah just know my mom is crazy about me graduating.Try to play sick doesn't work,telling her that it's skip day doesn't work either.If it's a weekday just know where I'm supposed to be school except on certain holidays of course.Anyway I then get up from my warm cozy and comfy covers to head over towards the bathroom.I didn't have to grab my clothes or anything because I kept them underneath the sink!...so am I the only one that does that?...huh?Looks like I'm the weird one here.
Anyway I do my morning routine and get ready for school.I don't usually eat breakfast,sometimes I occasionally sometimes grab a muffin at school if I'm really really really hungry but other than that I usually wait until lunch time.I lived in a pretty small apartment building in New York city attending a normal high school.The reason why I keep saying normal is well because the school might be normal but some of the people around me are not.Now time for the worst day of the week and my worst enemy Monday.Come on I can't be the only one who hates mondays right?There the worst day out of the week,because well it's the beginning of the week.If you're a student you'd understand,how students love Fridays for the weekends and hate Mondays for them being the beginning of school.The only time Monday is likeable is if it's a holiday or something and school's closed.Now I guess it's time to go into this hell hole.Now despite me saying that I do enjoy some of the classes.At my school you're schedule works as an even and an odd day so take me for example,on odd days I'd get to have classes like gym but on even days I get to have double the periods of a science class.Now normally that wouldn't be a problem but well…see if you have a teacher like me you'd only leave the class annoyed and thankful that it was finally over.I hate even days because of that class.It's already hard enough dealing with that teacher on odd days but two periods back to back is overkill.Well the upside is that she's only nice during raining days for some strange reason.
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I finally leave my house at around 5:57 and now heading towards the bus stop.It was pretty chilly outside today and I didn't even bring my jacket.To make it even more worse it was an even day so you know what that means.Yup the worst science teacher ever to be known to man.Her name Mrs.Del or Mrs.Devil as we like to call her.Ok we didn't call her that to her face of course but the some of the other guys called her something else behind her back.Which if they told her that other name they would definitely be in even more trouble with that one then compared to the devil remark.At least we don't have to deal with that until 4th and 5th period today.Anyway as I walked towards the bus stop I saw someone dressed in all black.Sorta kinda like a goth kid maybe minus the makeup,it was a bit hard to tell since I couldn't see their face.I could see there Eyes and a bit of their lower face with their mouth being covered with a black mask with skulls on it.Ok so a punk look maybe?Look I'm not the most trendy person in the world and to tell you the truth if it weren't for my friends I'd technically be living under a rock with all these slang terms and stuff.I then approached the figure and waved at them.
"Morning."I said trying to make the best out of this day even if it's the day I hate the most.The figure then looked at me and looked away as quickly as possible.Ok maybe just a little shy or something?I thought scratching my head thinking I was in the wrong.They must be just like me then a guy who hates mondays.Well I understand guess I'll just leave them alone.As the bus was starting to arrive the figure then began starting to walk away.
"...?"
Umm…ok but why show up to the bus stop if you weren't going on the bus?Maybe they saw someone they didn't like or something.As the bus made a stop I got on the bus and took my seat in the front of the bus.Listen I know most people would normally sit in the back of the bus but let's just say the freshman can have it.Everytime you go back their the freshman are always doing something weird.The last time I went back there they were going through a bit of a phase.Smoking out of a pipe with the bus driver pretending not tonotice.I'm not entirely sure what was going on that day but let's just say I don't want to go back their ever.The freshman can have it.Anyway as the bus began to start pulling away the mysteries figure then started to run as if they were trying to get on the bus.Or so I thought,the figure then stuck up their middle finger flipping someone off.then I noticed it was specifically meant towards me?Huh the hell did I do to them?As the bus departed from the figures altogether no one paid them any mind,except for me of course.Because the jerk flipped me off.Why?...how should I know.Do these things normally happen when trying to tell someone good morning?As we then head towards another bus stop a similar figure this time dressed in all red flipped me off as the bus came to another stop.Ok seriously again?What exactly did I do to them?Let me think…Is there anybody that I've gotten into a fight with recently?...not that I can think of?I mean I do get into small disagreements with my friends on fictional characters like superheroes or anime characters you know the normal things high school boys talk about,other than sports and girls that is.But I don't think I picked a real serious fight with anybody really,at least not that I can remember this year of course.Anyway the bus ride continued peacefully without anymore people flipping me off.We continued until we reached the school,Go High School and yes that's the name of the school I attended.Oh and FYI despite the name there's no Go!! High school!.Yeah no,non of thathere.It's more like boo high school right?...ok not the best joke noted.The school looked like any other high school you could find all over.Let's see now how to describe it.It had a pretty normal structure,with the mascot of the school being a chibi angel.Yeah you heard me a chibi angel.Is that the only weird thing about this place maybe?Inside was a pretty good looking place,the reason why I said pretty good looking is well…because of the students.Most of them scribbled on the walls with let's just say unpleasant images.Now then shall we get this worst Monday started?Let the show commence.
"Yo Shaka!" A voice yelled out from the hallway.
It was one of my friends Fresce.He had shaggy brown hair,brown eyes,a black hoodie,black sweatpants.He would always appear with bags under his eyes.He worked like two jobs while still in school but…he's actually planning on leaving soon.Why?Heck if I know.He said school wasn't going to teach him how to survive.Survive what exactly?...I don't know life maybe?But he rarely showed up for school,and when he did he looked like he'd look like he just got back from a war.
"So you chose today to come in?"
"You know it."
"But why exactly?compared to me you're failing practically all of your classes.Ok not practically you are 100% failing!"
"Relax it'll all work out after this."
"After what?"
"I'm preforming a little experiment one that'll go down in my history books."
"Ok?..."I said confused.
When it came to Fresce and some of my other friends we all like to live in our own delusions.But Fresce has always wanted to be a villain and has committed some small crimes such as theft and assault.The thing about it is could you call it that when other people started it first?Long story short some guys picked a fight with him and fresce didn't retaliate until the next day.It was almost like he was waiting for this very moment to happen.
"So feel like helping me out?"
"But why me?Wouldn't the others be more useful then me at helping?"
"Sadly I don't think either one of the guys made it in today so you're My final choice."
"Oh wow last choice yay."I said sarcastically.
We then agreed to meet up after school as he headed towards the direction of the nurses office.
"Wait why are you headed that way?Class is this way."As I pointed to the right.
"I'm not going today I have a nose bleed."
"No you do-"
Before I could finish Fresce forced his nose to bleed.You know I probably shouldn't have asked that question since this is the same guy who played russian roulette for fun back in middle school and was bumbed out that he could never blow his brains out.Yeah fresce is that crazy and psychotic.Why we're friends couldn't 100% tell you.Most of the time I'm protecting himself from himself,if that made any sense whatsoever.But yeah just know Fresce is crazy.Anyway as he headed in the direction of the nurses office I started to enter a crowded hallway.Trying to push myself through to get to my first period class which was social studies.There were tons of students heading towards their classes all at once.There were some that were just standing in the hallways just talking to their friends or on their phones.I tried to get through the crowd and accidentally dropped something.I then got pushed back a bit stepping on the thing I dropped before.
"Please don't be what I think it is."I said to myself.
I then lifted up my foot to see what I stepped on.And it was my phone with a small cracked screen on it.At least it's not as bad as it could have been.I then picked up my phone with someone's foot crushing my hand.
"Oh my bad bro."A guy said as he walked passed me after that fake ass apology.
I then used my shirt to rub the screen of my phone and continued to walk my way to class.I then arrived at a flight of stairs.Yeah so the thing about my school is if you can walk then you can use stairs.The only people who have access to the elevator are the adults of the school obviously and students with disabilities like not being able to walk.Anyway up the stairs we go and off to class I guess.
Ding ding ding.
The first bell rang meaning it was the warning bell telling us to get to class.Yeah so apparently with the warning bell going off you only have about 2 minutes to make it to class before you're really considered late.Those two minutes felt like two seconds for me on some days.I then began to pick up the paste and started to speed walk to class.Otherwise I'd hear "no running in the hallways."From the security guards and the other teachers.My first class was in room:316 on fridays we usually meet in the library so those days were usually the best.Wonder if I can get through this day today.
"Umm.Excuse me?"A voice said calmly from behind me.
I then turned around to see a girl with shiny brown hair,chocolate brown eyes,tan skin,pink t-shirt,blue jeans,necklace wrapped around her neck,black glasses ontop of her head.
"Excuse me but do you know where this room is?"She asked me as she took a piece of paper out of her pocket and pointed to her first period class.
"Hmm...oh that room.Room:318 it's actually right next to my class.I could show you the way if you want to?"I said as my body temperature felt like it was heating up.
Ok I'll admit she was pretty cute.Anyway that's not really the point now is it.What is strange though is that room:318 isn't normally used like ever.From what I can tell nobody has ever really gone in their.It's like a ghost room or something.As we walked by a bunch of girls standing by lockers started to point at me and giggled a bit.Why?A bit of a long story.
"Do you know those girls or something?"
"No don't worry about it.Oh yeah my name is Shaka by the way."
"My names Pepper."
"Pepper got it.I'll remember it."I said to her cheerfully.
"Trust me you don't have to."
Again my body felt like it was overheating around this girl.I mean she is cute but I really hope I'm not blushing right now.
"So Pepper are you new here?"
"No I've been at this school since freshmen year."
"Oh.The only reason I had to ask is because this is the first time I've ever seen you."
Damn it why'd I say that.No shit me there are tons of people going to this school.It's not like you could notice everyone at this school.
"So Pepper what do you usually like to do.On you're days off of course."
"I guess I like to go to the movies with my friends."
"The movies you don't say.Do you have a favorite movie by chance?"
"Not really in particularly."
"Oh.Then do you have a favorite color by chance?"
"Let's see I guess it would have to be black."
"Ah.Did you know that black isn't really a color but a shade."
"Oh yeah?"
Man that wasn't the best line to use.Man my designing class taught me that my second year in high school.But that wasn't really a good line to use at all to pick up a girl.
We then finally arrived at our destinations.
"Oh Pepper is it cool if we hang out some more?"
"Umm…?"
"I'm a pretty fun person at times."
She then thought for a moment before giving me a reply.
"I guess it'll be fine if my boyfriend is there."
"...boy?...friend...?"
She then waved goodbye to me before entering her class room.As she did so the bell rang.Now letting me know that I was late to class.Despite me being right directly at the door.Not a good start to my day.Cracked phone,helping out a crazy friend,being rejected all in the span of a couple of minutes.
"WHY AM I SOO CURSED!"
I then tried to get into my classroom but of course it was locked.I then knocked on the door waiting for someone to let me into the classroom.And yes this is still the worst monday.
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After school Fresce was waiting at the school entrance keys in hand.Which was strange since he still dosen't have his driver's liscense.I then tried to head over towards him when I felt someone tugging on my sleeve.
"Huh?"
I then turned to look and it was Pepper.
"Can I talk to you for a sec?"
"Sure."
I then waved at Fresce to go on ahead and wait for me.Pepper then walked to a corner to get away from the crowded students and find some space.I followed behind her wondering what she wanted to talk to me about.
"So...Pepper what did you wanna talk about?"
"..."
No reply she was silent.Why how should I know.I mainly keep to myself.Did I do something to offend her or something?We then kept walking until we reached an empty classroom, #219.We then entered the classroom,I entered first and she entered second with the door shutting behind her.Alright I know things like this would get a main character killed in like the first episode or chapter of an anime or a manga but.Come on this is reality and I'm damn sure not a main character.At best I'd be a side character.Wait not even that.Maybe more like a background character maybe?
"..."
"..."
Well this is awkward...nothing but complete silence could be felt in the room we were currently in.
"So Pepper how was you're day today?"
"..."
"You know I had a good day today despite being late.Oh but I'm not blaming you or anything promise."
"..."
"..."
I still got no reply from her so yeah this conversation is going nowhere.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Sure go ahead."
"If you had the choice to save someone dear to you,would you?"
"Of course I would.If there important to me."
Just as soon as I got finished saying that the door opened.And In came Fresce keys in hand but something else was behind him.It was hard to tell what it was,it looked to be covered in mist all I could see on it was the letter C in a silvery kind of color on it.
"Fresce? What are you doing in here?"
"..." No reply he simply walked over towards me without saying anything.
I didn't really like the sight of this so I tried to keep my distance by trying to move but.I couldn't it was like some invisible force was keeping me in place. Fresce's eyes then started to glow an oceanic-blue kind of color as he approached me.
"Sorry kid but time's up.I've been waiting for this for a while now."He said but that didn't sound like Fresce's voice.It sounded dark and cold.White smoke exiled from his nose everytime he breathed out and when his mouth opened.
" Fresce what are-"
But before I could finish my sentence I felt a sharp pain in stomach.
"Ahh!!!!!"I screamed out in pain as Fresce twisted whatever he pierced me with.
"Welcome to the games my child."
I couldn't speak at all.The pain was too unbearable to take.I then somehow sank into the school floor with my former friend who just stabbed me and the girl who was standing thier expresionless and broken for some reason,What was her name again?Did I know her or something?Does it really matter though especially when I'm probably going to die anyway.
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I then fell into a dark place.The floor was hard and cold.Or could that be just because I'm dying.For some reason I still continued to crowl hoping I could find help.One thing was running through my mind at the moment I don't want to die.
I thought in desperation.I then reached my bloody hand out and a flash of light blinded me for a second.
"Huh?"
The dark place I was in now,wasn't dark anymore.That's not all but now standing before me was a woman with long brown hair,fluffy ears,a fluffy tail,golden radiant eyes,wearing a red japanese style kimono with flower patterns on it.
"Tell me are you my master?"The women asked.
"Master?..."
Everything then went black again for some reason.