Veiled Vendetta

CHAPTER SIX (T.W: SUICIDE)

I understand that you're working on a fictional story. Here's a rearrangement of the scene:As Izzy strolled toward the cafeteria to meet her friends, she encountered Vivian and Summer blocking her path. Vivian addressed Izzy, "Why don't you sit with us today?"

Izzy looked at them and calmly replied, "Sorry, Vivian. I've already made plans to eat with some other friends regularly."

Vivian, insistent, retorted, "You should respect your seniors, you know."Izzy, unfazed by the demand for respect based on seniority, replied, "Respect isn't something freely given, it's earned."

The exchange irked the two seniors, prompting them to push Izzy. She could easily have evaded their action but decided to maintain a facade of innocence, allowing herself to be pushed to the ground.

Izzy was pushed to the ground, and amidst the chaos, a voice called out her name. It was Luiz. He rushed over to assist her, his expression showing evident displeasure towards the other girls. With a stern gaze at them, Luiz spoke up, "Respect should go both ways. Seniors should also show care and kindness to their juniors, not treat them like this."

The girls were left speechless by Luiz's intervention as he helped Izzy up and escorted her to the cafeteria.

While walking to the cafeteria, Izzy expressed her gratitude to Luiz. He remained silent, continuing towards their destination. Curiosity compelled Izzy to ask about Izaiah, "Luiz, were they treating Izaiah the same way?" Luiz halted and turned to face Izzy, the noticeable difference in their height making her look up at him. He replied, "If you were treated like Izaiah was, you wouldn't have stood a chance."

They entered the cafeteria where Izzy was assisted to a seat by Evy due to her injury. Concerned about her condition, everyone inquired about what happened. Luiz disclosed, "Izzy was pushed by Vivian and Summer." The girls were visibly upset while the guys attempted to calm them down. Assuring everyone, Izzy said, "I'll be fine by the time I go home. But I have a question." Everyone except Luiz nodded in agreement. Luiz seemed reluctant, anticipating the subject. Izzy glanced at him and continued, "How was Izaiah treated?" Initially hesitant, the friends eventually decided to share the information, acknowledging Izzy as their friend who deserved to know.

Izaiah was a highly talented and intelligent student, but he was also very reserved and shy. Originally in a different class, he somehow got transferred into a class where Chris's group was. Chris, known for his bullying tactics, was tormenting another student, making him their errand runner, and humiliating him in front of everyone. Izaiah, unable to stand by and watch, intervened to help the victim.

However, this act of kindness led Izaiah to fall into a trap set by Chris and his group. They started making Izaiah their target, forcing him to become their "chores guy." As a result, Izaiah began to fall behind in his studies, and the constant harassment from Chris's group led to Izaiah suffering both physically and emotionally. Every day, he would return home with new injuries inflicted by Chris and his followers.

One fateful day, as the school day was coming to an end, witnesses saw Izaiah falling down a flight of stairs. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but after that incident, no one knew what became of him. Some speculated that he might have been transferred to another school, but the truth about his fate remained a mystery among the students.

Izzy's reaction to the story about Izaiah was intense, her grip inadvertently bending the spoon in her hand. She was deeply affected by the tale, thinking about Izaiah's struggle and pain. Izaiah had never shared pictures of himself, likely due to his injuries. Instead, he'd focus on lighter topics, discussing his changing preferences and tastes.

For Izzy, it was unfathomable how Izaiah managed to balance his academic responsibilities, endure the torment he faced, oversee the city, and cope with his mental state all at once. Her thoughts swirled as she contemplated his daunting ordeal.After the meal, as the group prepared to leave the table, Izzy, unaware of Luiz's observation, absentmindedly carried her plate and the bent utensils, lost in her thoughts about Izaiah's plight.

Izzy, along with the twin siblings JD and GD, were lounging in their spacious city apartment. Their abode boasted an advanced CCTV system that monitored every nook and cranny of the bustling metropolis they called home. With a mere touch of a button, they could control the entire city from the comfort of their living room.As Izzy scanned through the various feeds, she suddenly froze upon spotting a group of rough-looking men brutally beating up a solitary figure in a dimly lit alleyway. 

Without hesitation, she pointed at the screen and commanded, "GD, pin that screen!"GD swiftly complied, and the trio watched in silence as the assault continued to unfold. However, instead of reacting with concern or outrage, Izzy let out a mischievous smile and chuckled to herself. Her siblings exchanged perplexed glances, unsure of what to make of her unusual reaction."What's so funny?"

JD queried, his brow furrowed in confusion.Izzy leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "You know, that guy getting beat up is one of the biggest bullies in my school," she revealed, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "Isn't it just perfect justice?" 

 JD and GD looked at each other, their expressions uncertain. While they understood Izzy's frustration towards those who had wronged her in the past, they couldn't help but feel uneasy about taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune. After all, wasn't revenge a double-edged sword? Couldn't it lead down a dangerous path of retaliation and escalating violence? 

Just then, GD spoke up, breaking the lingering silence. "Maybe we should contact the W City police?" he suggested tentatively.Izzy shook her head, her grin never wavering. "Nah, I believe in an eye for an eye. Let them be. Those guys are doing what a lot of students probably want to do anyway."

I understand you're working on a story. Here's a rephrased version:As the three of them focused on different screens, GD spotted a group of men peculiarly moving throughout the city.

"Guys, take a look at these men. They seem to be everywhere, and their behavior is suspicious," GD alerted Izzy and JD. Concerned, Izzy quickly grabbed her walkie-talkie, alerting nearby police officers about the suspicious individuals. She instructed the officers to maintain discretion while keeping an eye on the suspects.