Calypso's POV
What the-- what time is it!?
I enjoyed walking and hanging out at the foot of the mountain too much, I became unconscious about the time.
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Just at the foot of the mountain, the cold breeze hit my skin. The only light I have here is the street light post standing on the side of the way.
I looked up.
It's getting dark too.
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While running I took my phone out of my jacket's pocket.
I already missed too many missed calls from Ralph!
I hurriedly walked, the road was already dim dark and I couldn't see anyone outside.
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I thought this place would help me to somehow forget. But this very dim and vibe of the surroundings also reminds me of her.
I just took my sight to the yellow street light post, noticing the fireflies circling there. I took a deep breath and tightened my grip on my legs even more.
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While walking I saw something in the distance.
Hmmm?
Five men.. they were standing under a street light post.
I immediately turned off my cell phone and put it back inside my jacket. I mumbled and walked calmly.
I noticed how they stare at me from a far until now that I'm now a little closer to where they are standing. I avoided my gaze to land at them as if it was nothing for me to see them there.
. . .
As I passed them, I took a glance at them still noticing their stare. And...
I frowned slightly.
That one seemed familiar to me.
I ignored them until I passed them just a few steps away.
Haaa--
"Hahaha! Hey little boy!"
I was a little taken aback.
The men behind me shouted that. I wasn't sure who they were calling so I decided to just keep walking.
"Hey! Can't you hear us?!" I heard him shout again. It's weird that my voice didn't even lessen even though I was a few steps away from them.
"Hey!" I'm startled, it's louder now.
! ! !
Someone grabbed my shoulder!
I took a glance at the hand that just tapped my shoulder.
What the-
He grabbed me hard that made me turn around and face them.
Wait.. Huh?
He's the..
.
The… The old man who insulted Lyrie in the store.
"Hahaha! Oh? How lucky I am to see you out here, you're the nosy kid out in the store right?" he said while pointing at me, faking his laugh. I noticed he's with these guys behind him.
What's he's problem...
"I'm in a hurry" I said firmly then turned around--
Haaayyy.
That's where I faced some of the teenagers he's with. Silly me, I didn't notice there's someone behind me.
I turned around and faced the old man.
"Did you know you embarrassed me over there?" his sarcastic continuation.
I kept looking at him.
...
I didn't say a word and I saw his annoyed face even more- AAAH !!
He punched me!
I just realized my face was tilted because his fist threw it fast. Maybe I was a little surprised so I haven't felt that blow yet.
For a moment I looked back at him and frowned.
I hate this.
I hope I lose my respect and I'll also hit you hard.
"Aren't you resisting, kid? Do you want us to cripple you first?"
I didn't speak and-
Someone held my arm!
"Hahahahah! Sometimes, choose who you went up against, kid!" he said with his veins already sticking out from his neck like a monste--
* BUGG! *
He did it again.
I can feel my right eye, slightly narrowed as he hit me a few times.
What a shame! I should have just kicked you while these bodyguards of yours aren't here to hold my arms for you.
I can already taste the blood from my lips. I didn't expect at his age that he would be that strong to punch that hard.
I immediately returned my gaze to him. His eyebrows were slightly raised and no matter how much he hid it, I could already see his annoyance.
"Hahaha!" he laughed sarcastically. He came a little closer to me.
And there his face went serious,
"Quiet strong, huh?"
* TUGG! *
I couldn't help but feel the pain of that punch to my stomach. I can no longer stand properly.
* THUD!*
They dropped me on the floor while I remained holding on to my stomach. This one hurts so much, I can't even straighten my body--
AaAAaa!
Still not satisfied, they kicked me to where their feet would land.
On my back!
I was stunned when I heard it slam right behind me.
On my head!
Now I feel it has become heavier.
Shooot…
...
After a while, I noticed they stopped from laying their hand on me.
Lying on the cement, I saw them laughing as they looked at me. Eventually the old man opened his hand in the air as if he's asking for something from someone next to him. Then the man handed him a thick wood stick.
"Hahahaha..." slowly, he bent down and looked at me closely.
"You made me so pissed when you so proudly stood there like you're a superhero..." he later looked at my foot and pointed at it with a stick.
"Let's see if you can still stand properly next time" he said, then he walked away, looked at my right foot and bowed the wood in the air!
It quickly dropped to my leg!
* tlp!*
"AaAaah!"
It quickly felt numb, but as seconds passed, I could feel severe pain in my right leg! It made me even more weak, and now dizzy. I close my eyes while still lying on the cement.
My breathing became heavy, I had to close my eyes for a moment.
…
They're quiet.
I knew something's even more bad that was going to happen when suddenly they went silent.
I opened my eyes.
And there I saw the approaching fist in my face!
*BUGG!*
"Aah..." I can hear myself groan in pain.
I'm getting dizzy, only the light from afar can reach my vision. I couldn't really move my head and body. Especially my right arm because even a very small movement here makes the pain worse.
Haayy... how did I end up in this situation.
"Hey old guy!"
My eyes widened.
"Stop that!" that woman shouted again.
My conscious awoke when I heard that woman's voice. Only one person entered my mind. I'm not sure but I have a strong feeling that's her. But this can't be.
"Hahahaha! Oh hija... Why are you still out at night?"
It was exhausting but with all my might I turned my head in the manner of the woman's voice I heard. I felt even more dizzy but I did it to take my eyes to her.
And I was shocked…
I was right.
"L-Lyrie..." I whispered weakly.
She looked at me, I could see the pity in his eyes. I tried to look away but his hold became noticeable to me.
A long stick, thinner than what old hit my leg with.
"Why so brave, hija? I still remember you could hardly speak before..."
He stopped.
"Or maybe because..." the old man looked at me then turned his gaze back to Lyrie. "You're here for your boyfriend?" he pointed at me.
"Stop messing with him" Lyrie firmly said, she stepped back slightly and acted like he was lifting the stick horizontally on his shoulder while holding both of his hands.
"...maniac"
The smile drew on the old man's face. He grinned while looking at those with him.
Nervously, I swallowed.
Shooot...
I forced my foot to step on the cement and have grip to stand up.
Aaaaaaaaaa!
But… with its weakness, it just falls down, besides that, my other foot was damaged badly, I feel a tingling feeling every time I move.
"Hah..." the old man approached Lyrie to get the stick she was holding.
"Maybe you can't hear yourself m-AAAH!"
W-WHAAAAT?!
Lyrie hit him in the neck!
It was as if the old man had lost the ability to breathe while holding the neck he had hit, he knelt down while still holding his own neck. That's how easy it was to start when those guys behind the old man took their step closer to Lyrie.
With my left hand I forced myself to stand. My hand was trembling as I didn't take my eyes off Lyrie.
Whenever someone approached him, she did not hesitate to strike them,
In the back.
Leg.
Or even in the neck.
I can hear the rapid pounding of the wind of that stick before it hits their bodies. The one who would be hit was just down to their knees. As one man got hit, another went closer--
*WIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw WIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw!*
They looked stunned, turning their heads where that sound could be from. In the side of my eyes, I noticed red and blue lights coming towards us. His companion immediately pulled the old man and helped him to his feet while he was still nuzzling his neck.
I turned my gaze to the oncoming police mobile. It passed us, overtook and chased those men.
. . .
I turned my eyes to Lyrie. She's now walking towards me. She sat on the floor, reached out to me and--
! ! !
Hugged me!
My eyes widened! After a while she suddenly sobbed as her embrace got tightener and tightener!
"I-I'm sorry, I came late…"
AaAAah ..
My body hurts and I felt even more pain because of the tightness of her hug on my arm.
But…
I don't want her to stop doing this.
It's much better to feel this pain than not to be able to feel her embrace.
I smiled.
It seems like all I can care about now is my deafening heartbeat than the pain of my body.
I wish this won't last.
...
The pain in my leg was relieved a bit but I couldn't deny there was excruciating pain coming from there.
My eyes are getting dimmer and dimmer.
Until I can't help but to close my eyes.