I was surrounded by darkness. Everything was void. There was no source of light other than my body that was covered in blood. Was it even blood? It was neon type of red. Oh, are those bodies? I looked to my feet and saw countless bodies stacking under each other, bringing me to new heights.
I blinked and I arrived at a different location.
The moon was out, shining on me with everything it had. I was high up in the air, sitting on what I assumed to be a throne. I looked up and let my skin soak the light in. I should have never looked back down.
People were getting impaled one by one, dying each second. That, however, wasn't that bothered me.
My family was there too. Dying with a look of disgust as they looked up at me.
"Don't look at me like that. There was no way I could reach new levels if you guys were still alive. At least this way, I know you guys won't be hurt by my enemies."
Why was I speaking. Why was I saying such dumb shit.
With much struggle, I managed to get out a few words. "N-no. Do-don't!"
Then all of a sudden, I appeared in front of myself? It was my Jester persona. It looked me in my eye and spoke. "What don't? Remember, this is for us. This is for POWER."
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I woke up in a cold sweat. I immediately ran to the washroom and washed my face. There was so no way I would harm my own family. 'Never. No matter what!'
After calming down, I went to the living room. My brother, mother and father were sitting watching a movie.
With such a nightmare, I wanted nothing more than to spend time with them.
And like that the weekend went by quickly.
On Monday, I woke up like usual. After sitting up from my bed with a good stretch and a quick yawn, I went to the washroom to wash up and really wake up.
I got out of the shower like a brand-new person. After putting on some comfortable clothes; black sweats and a oversized long-sleeved shirt, I went on my laptop to see if any news about the stream was surfacing the Darkweb.
With a wide smile I scrolled past the two comments about my stream.
So far everything was positive.
As I was about to close the tabs, I noticed I had gotten a message.
'Who is this from?'
I moved my cursor onto the message icon and clicked it.
Who would've sent me a message? First fan?
I immediately recognized the person who sent it. Their name was the same one who made me break the arms and legs of the fighters.
[Ilovefurriesandbuttplugs- Hello Jester, I am just writing this to tell you how much I enjoyed the stream. I would like to invest in your business. Please message back ASAP if you are interested.]
I wanted to hear them out. What could I possibly lose from messaging back? Nothing. I had everything to gain if they did invest.
[Jester- Hello Ilovefurriesandbuttplugs, I am interested in what you have to say. How would you like to contact each other? ]
I immediately got a message back!
[Ilovefurriesandbuttplugs- I would love to meet in person to discuss everything. I want everything to be as private as possible. Call this number and give them a location and time. We shall meet whenever works best for you. ### ### ####]
[Jester- Will do!]
I then exited the tabs and saved the number in my burner phone. I had school starting soon so I had to leave in five minutes.
Going to the living room, I said by to my brother and parents.
"Bye guys. See you guys later."
"Bye honey," I heard mom say.
"Bye kiddo. Have fun at school."
"Yo, can you come with me to pick out shoes today?"
I had nothing else to do today. "Sure, lets meet at the station near our house. Call me when u get there."
After my quick goodbyes, I left for school.
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School passed like normal. The only difference was the distance between my 'friends' and I.
I had noticed that they were being a lot more distant and even started excluding me. Over the weekend, I had seen one of them post a story on social media with all of them together at a party. I guess they didn't want to be friends anymore. Which honestly didn't bother me at all.
I had different goals, and I was walking down a different path.
When I first came back to the past, I had wanted to keep us together or at least make sure we all lived good lives. However, even though I wish nothing but the best for them, we never would share common interests again.
After all, I am Jester.
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I was at the station, waiting for Santiago, my brother, like we had spoken about.
I didn't need to wait long for him to call. I answered the call.
"Sorry bro. I have other arrangements with a girl. I hope you can understand." I laughed a little when he told me he had a date.
"No problem. Just make sure to wear protection." I then hung up the phone when I heard him try to disagree.
With nothing to do today, I left for the mall. Might as well buy something if I had the money.
Thankfully the bus brought me directly to the mall. Once I got off, I walked inside the mall. What should I buy?
Did I need anything? Maybe I should get two baseball bats. That way, I could use them as props in the next fight.
I made my way to the sports store inside the mall.
Walking through the different sections, I finally came across the baseball bats. 'Wood ones should be better. They should be more dense and if they break, the fighter could stab each other.'
I grabbed two wooden baseball bats.
I walked over to the cashier and paid for my stuff, leaving as quickly as I entered.
As I was walking out of the store I came by some familiar faces. My 'friends' along with their girlfriends, were walking side by side entering the same store I just left.
They all looked uncomfortable, which was a little funny to see.
"Uhm, hey Damian. Sorry, we thou-"
I cut Avesh off. "Don't even worry bro. I know you thought I was busy. Anyway, I gotta keep shopping, I'll see you guys around."
The girls like the guys couldn't meet my eyes. If you're going to cut someone off at least look them in the eyes. Come on. 'Rookies.'
I walked passed them and looked down at Alessia who was looking up at me. I gave a little smile, making her avoid eye contact and stare somewhere else.
'What else should I get?' I thought to myself as I roamed the mall.
"Damian!"
I got out of my head and stopped day dreaming. I looked around to see who called me.
'It's Monday. Why are there so many people at the mall today.'
"Hey Emma. What's up?"
"How come you didn't let me know you were coming to the mall today? Were you perhaps nervous to ask a cute girl to come with you?"
"As if. I came here last minute. MY brother ditched me for his girlfriend."
"That's sad." She gave me a look filled with pity.
"It really is."
"But since I'm such a saint, I'll accompany you!"
I sighed and just shrugged.
As we walked I asked, "How come you're here by yourself?"
"I'm not. I just told my friends I'd go around with you since you looked so sad."
"You are something else." I said smiling a little.
Emma was... refreshing. She seemed to have no care in the world.
The two of us walked around the mall, and in the end we hadn't bought anything. We talked about out weekend, what we had planned for the week, scheduled 'dates' as she called them, and even about how she saw my 'friends' at the mall.
"Yeah, they cut me off."
"Why would they do that? Didn't that Alessia like, you know, have a big crush on you?"
I shrugged at her question. I had ideas on why they cut me off, but she was making it seem like I cared.
"I don't know and I don't really mind."
"You're too nonchalant. If I was cut off, I would be pissed enough to punch them in the fucking face."
"Haha, I know. That's why I hope you won't get cut off."
" Anyway, make sure you call me when your home Damian. It's dark and I wouldn't want to find out a friend died over the news."
"Yeah, yeah, I got you. Have a goodnight."
I walked back to the station to catch the bus. While on the way, I took out my burner phone.
I took out the voice changer from by bag and called the number I received.
"Hello. Yes, this is Jester. I'd like to meet this Thursday."
"I'll let the boss know. Where are you located?" I heard the voice over the phone ask.
"Toronto. Call me when you are here I'll send you guys the location."
It was about time to move up in the world.
The only thing between me and a rich slave was a few days. I couldn't wait. I knew this opportunity will be my key in becoming someone very powerful.
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AN: Why do you think they cut him off??????