Dragonslayers

Chapter 25

Dallas got up and ran outside of the school. Seth soon followed after him. "Dallas, do you want to tell me what's going on with you?" Seth asked making Dallas turn around.

"I don't really want to talk about its Seth. It's not a big deal anyway," Dallas answered setting on a bench. Seth sat next to him and took a deep breath.

"Dallas would you please tell me what's going on and don't tell it's not a big deal. If you are screaming and fighting air then there is something wrong."

"What do you want me to say Seth? You want to tell you that my past has finally caught up with me? Do you want me to say that I'm seeing people that's not there? I am, okay I am! Ever since I got back from clearing my head my whole life has went downhill. I'm going insane and I can't do anything about it. I'm reliving Texas all over again."

"Dallas I'm sorry that I can't help you with what happened in your past, but I can help you now."

"I know that's what everyone tells me, but I don't think you can. You don't understand everything that is going on with me. You can't even begin to understand."

"We can't understand because you won't tell us anything. You're only telling us enough to keep us out of the dark."

"Don't you understand that I am doing this to protect you guys. If you truly knew what was going on than you would be in danger and I can't get anyone else involved in anything I do."

"Why can't you get anyone involved? What's so bad about us helping you?" Seth asked angrily.

"The last time someone got involved in one of my fights they lost their lives! I wasn't strong enough to save them! That's why you can't get involved!" Dallas screamed standing up. He looked around and people were looking at him. Dallas walked back inside the school and everywhere he looked people were staring at him.

"Dallas Taylor please report to the office," Mr. Cook announced. Dallas took a deep breath and walked in the office.

"You wanted to see me Sir?" Dallas asked walking through the door.

"Dallas there is an officer here to see you. He says that he wants to take you to the station to ask you a few questions," Mr. Cook said as the officer walked up to Dallas.

"I need you to stand up," the officer said pulling out a pair of hand cuffs. Dallas stood up and put his hands behind his back. The officer put the hand cuffs on Dallas and took him out of the office. They stopped in the hallway and everyone could see Dallas. "Wait here Dallas. I have to go talk to your principal." The officer left Dallas standing in the hall. Jessica looked over and saw Dallas. She rushed over to him crying.

"Dallas what's going on?" Jessica asked putting her hands-on Dallas head.

"I have to go down to the police station to be questioned," Dallas answered with a smile.

"Why are you in handcuffs?" Jessica asked crying.

"Jess don't cry," Dallas said as he saw the rest coming up to him.

"Dallas what's going on?" Seth asked angrily.

"Seth, would you do me a favor and take Jess out of here. I don't want her to see what's about to happen," Dallas said looking around.

"Dallas what are you talking about?" Austin asked confused.

"Just step back and whatever happens don't get involved. This is my battle not yours."

"Dallas what are you talking about?" Jessica asked putting her arms around Dallas. Dallas kissed her and smiled.

"You'll see soon enough. Just stay out of the way so I don't end up hurting you." Jessica looked at Dallas confused then she stepped back. As soon as they all stepped back the officer came back.

"Are you ready to go Dallas?" he asked grabbing Dallas by the arm. Dallas stood still then he jerked away from the officer. The principal came out of the office.

"I want everyone to go back to class. There is nothing to see here," Mr. Cook said. Jessica and the rest started to leave when they were stopped. "I want you guys to stay here." As soon as the hall was cleared Mr. Cook turned into Diana.

"Jayce and Diana, it's good to see you guys again," Dallas said with a smile.

"How did you know it was us?" Jayce asked taking off his police hat.

"How stupid do you thing I am. Mr. Cook hates me a lot. He would never have been that nice to me. I also recognized your voice. Did you really think you could trick me with a cop outfit? Then again you were always the dumb one." Jayce got angry and punched Dallas in the face. Jessica screamed and ran over to Dallas.

"Why are you doing this to him?" Jessica asked crying. "He's hand cuffed and you're hitting him."

"Jessica get back, now!" Dallas screamed.

"How well do you think you know your boyfriend?" Jayce asked with a smile.

"Jayce shut up," Dallas said standing in front of Jessica.

"They don't know do they?"

"Don't know what?" Brittany asked looking at Dallas.

"These hand cuff won't stop Dallas. He's a fighting machine. I guess he would have to be living with his uncle."

"What are you talking about?" Seth asked stepping forward.

"Dallas's uncle beats on him. How do you thing he get all of those cuts, bruises, and the few black eyes. On top of his uncle, he has his uncle's best friend Max to fight. Speaking of Max, he wants to see you all. He misses you, Dallas."

"If he wants me then he knows where to find me. He leaves the rest alone."

"No, we can't do that. They still don't know everything yet."

"This is my fight not theirs. If he wants to see me then I'll go, but they stay."

"Dallas, you don't get to decide what happens. You know that already," Diana said walking forward.

"So, the witch can talk," Dallas said with a smirky smile. Diana slapped Dallas causing his mouth to bleed. Dallas smiled even bigger. "I see you're not all mouth." Diana grabbed Dallas by his shirt and pulled him closer to her.

"I'm a lot more dangerous than you think. If I, were you, I’d show me some respect."

"That's never going to happen. You lost that when you used Jess to get to me. I will always treat you like the trash that you are."

"Okay, then let's have some fun," Diana said stepping back. As soon as she said that Dallas got out of the hand cuffs. He ran toward Diana and had her on the ground in no time.

"How are we going to have some fun if you go down so easily?"

"Did you really think I was talking about me. Come on Dallas you know I'm no match for you, but I know someone who is. He also happens to be your biggest fear," Diana said as she snapped her fingers. A few minutes later Max appeared. Dallas looked over at Max and quickly stood up. "Now the fun can really begin."

"Hey Dallas, it's been a while since we've seen each other," Max said winking at Dallas. Dallas ran toward Max and punched him in the face. "Wasting no time, I see." Max looked over and saw all of Dallas friends. "I see why you're wasting no time fighting. You’re trying to protect them. You failed to protect your father, how are you going to protect them."

"Shut up! You don't get to talk so freely about my dad!" Dallas screamed and punched Max again in the face. This time he knocked him on the ground.

"Why? You could have gotten free. You could have gotten out of the tape and saved your father. Instead, you let Trevor cut you. Then you screamed and cried while he killed your father. Then you let him put the blame on you then got sent to prison. Like that wasn't enough, you let prisoners and police officer beat you every day and you took it. Then you let Trevor marry your mother and beat on you every day and lied about what was happening. All you've done is lie. Now the truth is out."

Dallas stood still and looked over at the rest. They had a look of fear on their face and Dallas became furious. "I lied to protect those I loved! You and Trevor, both used them against me! What was I supposed to do! Let them get killed or get involved in my war! Now they know everything! If everyone turns against me, I will kill you even if I lose my own life!" Dallas screamed and attacked Max. He Max on the ground and was punching him everywhere.

"That's right Dallas. Show them what kind of monster you are. Show them what kind of person they all trust," Max said causing Dallas to stop instantly. Max stood up and hit Dallas as hard as he could. "Why are you so calm now? Unleash all of your anger," Max said punching Dallas in the stomach knocking him on the ground. Austin started to run forward, but Dallas stopped him.

"No! Stay back! I can handle this!" Dallas said standing up. He took a deep breath and waited for Max to do something.  Max went to punch Dallas, but Dallas blocked him then hit him in the face. "You guys get out of here now!"

"What about you!" Jessica screamed crying.

"I'll be fine! Go get Shane as quickly as you can!" Dallas screamed then took out the keys to his motorcycle. He tossed them to Austin. "Take my motorcycle. It will get you there faster." Max hit Dallas in the face knocking him on the ground. "Go now!" Jessica looked at Dallas one last time then she ran off. They quickly left and Max smiled.

"To bad they're gone, but what are you going to do now that they know the truth?"

"Don't worry about what I'm going to do about them. You should just worry about what's going to happen to you," Dallas said standing straight up. He took a deep breath and ran toward Max. Max blocked him and hit Dallas in the stomach again.

"Do you really think you stand a chance against me Dallas?" Max asked picking Dallas up by his hair. "Face it that fear of yours is controlling you. You can't do anything to me." Max punched Dallas several more time in the stomach. Dallas fell on the ground and lost his breath. As he struggled for air Max kicked him. “I swear Dallas you are so pathetic. All you can do is lay on the ground while your friends and family are in danger."

"What are you talking about?" Dallas asked getting up. Max saw Dallas getting up so he kicked him back down.

"Your friends and family are all going to die unless you give me what I want," Max said bending down beside of Dallas.

"What do you want?" Dallas asked rolling over on his back.

"Nothing special really. I just want you to admit that you are afraid of me and I want you to mean it," Max answered with a smile. "Of course, we will have to go somewhere fun first."

"Fine if that's what it takes to keep everyone safe then I will go with you, but you better move quickly. The bell is about to ring and everyone will be in the halls. Classes are only an hour and forty-five minutes long." Dallas said closing his eyes. Max picked Dallas up and handcuffed his hands. He put Dallas in a police car and drove to in the middle of nowhere.

Once they got there Max took Dallas out of his car. He uncuffed Dallas and Dallas looked at him confused. "What are you going to do?" Dallas asked looking around.

"Like I said we are going to have a little bit of fun before you tell me the words I want to hear."

"Are you going to leave everyone alone once this is over with?"

"Don't worry Dallas. As long as you do what I say no one will get hurt. Do you understand this?"

"Yes, I understand and I will do as I am told," Dallas said taking a deep breath. Max smiled causing Dallas to get an uneasy feeling.

"Good then let's get the game started."

"What do you want to do first?" Dallas asked with a smile. "I'm always up for a little bit of fun."

"We're going to play a little game I call do as your told. Whatever I tell you to do you do it. If you do it then you win the game and your friends are fine. If you don't then you lose and your friends die. Do you accept and understand the rules of the game?"

"Yes."

"Good then let the game begin," Max said stepping back. "Now take your jacket off." Dallas looked at him then took his jacket off. He laid it on the ground and waited for what Max would tell him next. "Now take your shirt off." Once again Dallas did what he was told.

"May I ask you what you have planned?" Dallas asked as he laid the shirt on top of his jacket. Max never said anything else. He pulled out a knife and cut Dallas in the neck. Dallas started screaming and woke up. He looked around and was shocked to see Shane and everyone else looking at him.