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Chapter 6

Few months later

Meguro was doing well with teaching Merlin Judo. For the past few months, he noticed how much she've improved a lot. From the quickened speed and strength to the heightened pain tolerance. Oh, Meguro loved the joy in her eyes. The only problem was, he couldn't teach her anything else. She weighed too little. If he performed the moves on her, she could get serious hurt. She'll need to fatten up if she wants to be on his level. Meguro noticed that Merlin's appearance shifted a little. Her skin seems to be paler and her eyes appears to be more wider and redder. 

At school

Merlin was walking towards her locker before one of her bullies bumped into her, causing her books to slip out of her hands. Merlin sighed before bending down to receive her books. The girl laughed at Merlin as she picked up her books.
"Look at this freak show." She cackled.
"Aw, man. You are one entertaining little bitch, aren't you?"
Merlin then side eyed the girl trash talking her.
"What?! You got something to say, you cunt?"
"Shut up!" Merlin gritted her teeth.
"What was that? I don't speak asshole. Let me try and understand you."
Merlin then started to standing to stand up when the girl placed her hand on her shoulder. Her grip was tight and her eyes were burning into Merlin's soul. Merlin's eyes flashed and that's when she snapped. All she saw was red. Merlin dropped her books and grabbed the girls arm and flung her over her shoulder. The girl cried out before crying in pain. That's when Merlin snapped back to reality and looked at what she've done. The girl's arm was dislocated and was probably broken. Merlin's eyes widen at the sight. But secretly, she was enjoying every moment of it. Just the mere fact that she was in pain was bringing her much joy. Secretly, Meguro was watching from afar. He was quite proud that his sister was defending herself. But what will be the consequences? A teacher heard the mix up and broke it up. Which was quite difficult since Merlin's grip on the girl's arm was really tight. After releasing the girl from her grasp, she was dragged to the office while the girl was rushed to the hospital. 

Moments later

The Dean was explaining the situation to both parents. Horoki was disappointed and ashamed that his daughter this. After the meeting, their walk home was silent but intense. He was going to punish her severely. When the got home, Horoki dragged Merlin by by shoulder. His grip was tight and rough. He was scolding her about how she embarrassed him and that it's going stick with him until he dies. Merlin was pleading that she'll never do it again but Horoki silenced or ignored every one of them and tossed her in the dark closet. Merlin hated going in that closet. No matter how many times she've been thrown in there, she still can't get used to it. Her hands and knees came in contact with the wooden floor as her hair covered most of her face. Tears piled up in her eyes, refusing to look at her Father.
"Think about what you've done." His deep voice bellowed.
And with that, he closed the door and locked it from the other side. Now, Merlin was in complete darkness. Tears run down her face as she tried to muffle her sobs.
Why? Why would you do this to me? I thought I was your precious child. Merlin growled in her head.
I can't wait for you to drop dead!
Her tears grew thicker by the minute. Merlin didn't need to use rocket science to figure out that she was now crying blood.

Keep quiet, Merlin! Father's going to hear you.

Do you want your father to think your some circus freak as well?!

You're weak! Can't stand a few hours in the dark? How pathetic.

The voices in her head was too overwhelming at the moment. It felt like her head was going to explode. And with that, everything went fuzzy.

With Meguro

Meguro was quite the opposite of what he convinced his peers he was. He was more moody and aggressive with others. To be completely honest, he just wanted to go home. He wanted to make sure his little sister was okay. Meguro knew deep down that their father would never physically harm Merlin but he will find other ways to hurt her. Like mentally or emotionally. As soon as the school bell rung, Meguro didn't stay back for his extra curricular classes. He went straight home and to his room. When he was 100% sure that their father won't catch either one of them, he opened a slot that separated his room and the closet Merlin was locked in. The light that was came from his room rushed into the dark closet Merlin was in. Merlin's sitting body was illuminated from the dim light. 
"Merlin!" Meguro whisper shouted.
"Merlin..." He called out again.
He could've seen her head slowly turn to the hole. Her big eyes pierced the darkness, staring at him effortlessly. 
"Merlin, are you okay?" Meguro asked her.
His sister slowly nodded at his question. Soft whimpering could be heard from her. She came up to the opening and blood stains can be seen on her cheeks. This immediately made Meguro rush to get an old damp clothe to wipe her face. He was smart enough to act casual when he exited his room. Hiroki asked him what was the wet clothe for and Meguro only replied that he was going to wipe his shoes with it. His shoes was actually dirty so at least he wasn't lying about that. Hiroki brushed him off and continued what he was doing. Meguro then tracked back to his room and locked the door behind him. He then rushed back to the opening and looked through it. Merlin was still by the opening, waiting for him. Meguro began to wipe up the blood from her cheeks. He then grabbed an identical cloth and wet it with the water he had in his bag. Meguro sat beside the opening while wiping his shoes quickly. Meanwhile all this, Merlin's eyes pierced through the opening. Watching her brother's every move. She was somewhat grateful for his presence. While he was finishing up, loud footsteps could be heard. This made both gasped before Meguro cover up the opening and Merlin quickly sat up with her knees tucked into her chest and her back facing the door. The closet door opened as the bright light from the other side lit up the closet. Merlin didn't turn to look at him, all she did was slowly turning her head towards him. Her thick black hair covered her eyes but it only shimmered in the light. Hiroki walked over to his daughter and crouched down to her level. Merlin's eyes tracked his every move without blinking. The two stared at each other for what felt like an eternity, Hiroki was the one to speak up.
"If I ever hear you do that again, your punishment will be even more crucial." He told her in a deep, low voice.
Merlin knew this threat was an empty one. It was totally meaningless. She knew it wasn't true but she wasn't silly enough to want her father to prove her wrong.
Hiroki moved out of the way, signalling Merlin that she could come out. Merlin scurried out of the closet and down the hall where her room was down. Meguro was standing by his open door and Merlin walkes by him. She glanced at him for a brief moment before breaking eye contact and retrieted to her room. Meguro hated the sight that his sister had to cower before their father. But that's gonna change. One way or the other.