I looked at my result paper and smiled, I suddenly found myself laughing. Wow, I passed my exams again. I guess I am a born genius. 'Why are you happy. It's not like there is anyone to show it to." A cruel voice said in my head, killing my happiness and bringing me back to my sad reality. I looked at my watch. Oh man, the magics are obviously going to come for me today.
''Hellaooo brother." A voice said behind me.
I sighed. "Why do the devils always come when you speak of them." I mumbled to myself. I packed my things quickly and tried to walk past them. But the head of the three boys, Nick, whom I despise with passion pulled me back.
"Hey Mike and Sai. What do you think about this piece of crap?" They all burst out laughing.
"He is pathetic." The other two boys said in unison and they all increased their laughter.
I smiled a genuine smile. Something I always do. I am so sure that I will be smiling when I am dying. "Wow that is so damn true." I faked a laugh.
"Yh. Yh. And so are your miserable parents." Nick said and laughed. The other two boys kept quiet. I guess some magic jerks know their limit.
"Excuse me?" I rushed forward and punched him hard on the face. I shouted in pain as my hand made contact with his face and fell to the ground, rolling on the floor as pain enveloped me. What was I thinking? I forgot about the unfortunate event that occurred to me one week ago. I looked at the bandages wrapped around my hand in horror, as it changed from white to red.
FLASHBACK...
After a day of high school bullying and drama. I was walking home, when I spotted Leonardo. The top one most popular guy with the richest parent in my school. He was sitting down on a rock on the side of the road I always use to go home. I decided to ignore him and continue walking. I walked past him and increased my pace.
"Stop right there." He commanded in his deep voice.
I froze, shaking all over but trying my god damn best to cover it up. "What do you want Leonardo?"
"Come here right now, you disgusting creature." He commanded again.
I felt my anger rising and decided to continue walking. I felt a strong grip on my shoulder, so strong that it hurt. The hand gripping my shoulder spun me around. I punched his face hard, the moment I saw It, shocking us both.
"How dare you?" He shouted as he rubbed his cheek and pushed me hard. Poor innocent me landed on the floor with my butt, causing me to gasp in pain.
"What do you magics want? Isn't it enough that I am not one of you guys? Isn't it enough with the insults? Must you guys go too far or bully me physically?" I asked as tears started welling up in my eyes. I had a lot of questions, enough to write, if I am not wrong, up to five, three minutes songs. I looked at him, feeling my anger rise. "I know i am an abomination, as you guys always say. But can't you guys allow this poor little abomination have peace or let it be?" He looked at me in disgust, but I know i wasn't mistaken, if I say i saw a flash of pity on his face. Nah. I don't think so. It is my eyes at it again.
He laughed a wild laugh and clapped his hand. "Nice speech lo...."
He didn't finish his speech, when a tall cool looking man appeared behind him. He was wearing a hooded cape. Leonardo turned around and I could tell he was shocked.
"Phew. Finally an adult that "might" save me." I mumbled to myself. But still doubted it. The man was a magic, so he might hate a non-magic like me.
"Father, what are you doing here?" I heard Leonard said with a sign of fear in his voice.
Father. Father? Oh no, I'm as good as dead.
"Now kill him son." The man commanded in a very deep voice.
'Wow, now I see the resemblance' I thought to myself sarcastically and laughed aloud in my head. I felt foolish. Of course now is not the time for jokes and laughter.
"Yes, father. I will." Leonardo turned and looked at me. The expression on his face was that of nothing, but my eyes are showing me pain and fear. 'So much for not wearing glasses. I guess this is the price I have to pay.' I thought to myself and hoped for a miracle. He raised his hands towards me and suddenly I was pressed to the ground by a powerful force. The force increased making me feel like I was under a truck.
"P..p..p..please. If you want to kill me, make it quick." I pleaded feeling severe pain all over. It was like being crushed by an elephant.
"I am sorry Father. I can't." He said, taking me and his father by surprise.
He looked at me in a kind of covered pity and stopped. He turned and faced his father. "I am sorry Father. I can't." He said and bent his head. "This isn't right." He said. I was too surprise. I mean why wouldn't I. The kid hates me with passion. I could tell his father too was surprised, but damn this family were blessed with the ability to hide their expressions and emotions. Although I couldn't see his face, I could bet he was wearing an empty expression on his face.
The man looked at him and then at me in disgust, which will be obvious, if it wasn't for the hoodie. "So you still love him the way your mother loved him?" He asked angrily.
I felt a rush of pain at this question. Leonardo's mum, for me was the goddess of kindness. She was so nice to me and took care of me like I was her own child. Even Mr Mike(Leonardo's father) and Leonardo once loved me. But everything changed two years ago.
FLASHBACK.....
I came back from school and went straight to their house. Mrs Silvia(Leonardo's mother) was the only one at home.
"Good day my lovely love." She said as she kissed me on the forehead and both cheeks.
"Good day ma'am." I said shyly and felt comfort and all the joy in the world. She gestured me towards the dinning table filled with foods, which was magical. I loved magics then, cos of the Vincentes family(Leonardo's family name).
Mr Mike and Leonardo entered the house together, holding each other's hand and smiling widely.
"Yo yo yooooooo. Who is in the house and what is cooking?" Mr Mike asked in a funny manner. I laughed. That is the typical Mr Mike for you.
"Yh mum. What is in the hooouuuuuusssseeeeeee." Leonardo shouted in a funny manner and we all laughed.
"Hey son." Mr Mike said as he walked to me and gave me a tight hug. He released me and went to his wife. I looked at both of them as they hugged, greeted each other and kissed. I couldn't help but smile, enjoying the lovely view. I aren't a pervert, mind you. I just love their relationship.
"Hey bro." Leonardo said and shaked my hand, bringing me back from wherever I went. I smiled widely, feeling happy to be among them. "Hey bro." I said and hugged him, tapping him on the back.
"Ok it's lunch time." Mrs Silvia called.
"Oh man the show is already over." Again, I aren't no pervert, mind you. I think I was dramatic, cos Leonard looked at me in the way I would look at a mad person if I saw one.
"What is?" He asked in confusion.
"Uhhh. Never mind." I said and smiled. I mean, I can't tell him, he would mark me as a creepy, disgusting pervert.
We all rushed to the dining like happy puppies and sat down. Why shouldn't we? Mrs Silvia has the best delicacies ever.
We all except Mrs Silvia gobbled down our food. We started to discuss about different things, some sweet, like funny everyday moments and events. While some are bitter, like my everyday experience in magiica, it's the name of our city, where magics and non-magics live together in their so called peace. And in magiicademy, the best known magic academy in the city and according to some, the best in the world.
I felt a strong urge to urinate which was kinda strange cause I was okay some seconds ago. "Please excuse me. I need to go." I decided to go outside. I walked far, emptied my bladder and felt like a freed slave. Damn. I am sure everyone can relate, right? I stood and enjoyed the beautiful nature around me. This was Mrs silvia's doing cos she was a nature magic, who had such powerful nature magic. Suddenly there was a loud shout. I began running back, but before i could reach the house. I saw my doppelganger( an exact look alike). I gasped and stared at him in horror. He looked at me, smiled and disappeared behind the bushes. I sensed danger. "Oh no. Such dark magic is only used for incriminating missions." I said to myself and ran as fast as I could. On arriving to the Vincente's house. I stood and stared at the sight in horror. Mrs Silvia was on the floor, bleeding badly from a knife stab on her stomach. She was dead. I moved back and vomited.
I quickly ran away before I would be seen. I ran as fast as I could in the same direction my doppelganger had followed. I kept on running straight, increasing my pace. I finally reached an isolated cabin. I could hear two people conversing, but couldn't understand them. I got closer and peeped through a small crack on the door. Inside, I saw my doppelganger talking with a strange hooded figure.
"Goodbye. It was nice doing nice business with you. It will only be a matter of time before my plan will become a reality." The figure said and looked straight at me. Although I couldn't see his face, I felt so much power that sent shiver through my body. I felt so much fear. I was shivering like a baby with cold. He looked back at my doppelganger, laughed and vanished.
"He definitely didn't see me. I mean, he might have just looked at the door. He can't possibly see me from this small crack." I said, trying to assure myself. I gathered courage, pushed the door wide open and entered. "Stop right there." I shouted, causing my doppelganger to be shocked. "Why? Why? Why?" I shouted and rushed towards him. I tried to punch him. But he simply dodged me.
"Do you want to die, young one? I wouldn't want to kill my fellow non-magic." He said and I felt seriously irritated, cos it was like I was talking to myself.
"Just shut the hell up." I plunged forward and tried to punch him again but he easily dodged me again.
"Whoa whoa whoa. Calm down baby boy, or else." He brought out a knife and smiled.
I became scared and started moving back. But suddenly Mrs Silvia's corpse flashed before my eyes, leaving nothing but pain, anger and sorrow. I rushed forward again and tried to punch him but he dodged, pulled me towards him and hugged me.