Fumbling Friendship

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by UmbraLord

by UmbraLord

Umbralord's POV:

I continue walking, my feelings hitting rock bottom...'Didn't Ran say that he'd be there for me, that they'd all be here for me. I look up, making sure not to bump into anyone or any objects. Eventually, the others, including Ran, AJ, Shady, and Michael walk in, sitting at the tables around me, and my sadness turns into anger. 'Damn bastards they are. What are they to think that I'm a monster!? It was all fine until NOW!' I think resentfully as I can tell I'm getting looks from the others due to my silent tantrum. "Hey Umbra-" Began Ran, whispering to not get the attention of the others before I snapped at him back "What?" He looked mildly irritated at my behavior, but took a deep breath and said "Just know we'll all be here for you, alright?" I sigh, wanting to glare at him, to rage at him, to even attack him. But I know he's right, they'll all be here for me, they just needed time to get accustomed to my new situation. Nodding, I calm down. "Yeah, suppose you all will." We both traded a small smile, a smile of understanding. I always preferred silent communication to long rants. And I guess I won't be alone and start a villain arc.
"Say...hey Ran?" I call out, earning the attention of Ran "Yeah?" "Where is Zik?"

Zik's POV:

I move around in the back of the school, jumping over air conditioner units, pipes, and random trash. Panting slightly due to the speed in which I had to dash and weave around the obstacles. 'Theoretical Mystics...it truly was an interesting class...I wonder if I can do the test with rudimentary materials...I'll test that later after this.' I think, as I continue moving, grabbing a plastic cup in order to try the test later on. I luckily listened to the entire class from the window, so I know how to do the procedure and check. To be honest, my class are idiots to not see to not see me, although I think Shady almost saw my hair, so that was close. 'It would've been better if Michael saw me though...' I think bitterly as I rush on, trying to find the place I wish to be at.
I slow down, huffing in exasperation. I never knew that running a long distance would be such a tedious task. 'Why is it so ridiculously far from the classroom, much less the entrance...' I think bitterly. 'That's because they don't want people like YOU to find it.' said a small voice in my head. 'Shut it.' I command, whether it worked or the voice merely decided to leave me alone, I don't know. But it no longer matters, I'm close to my destination. Realizing this, I pick up the pace. I look at my watch and curse silently. Class is already done, I can only hope my friends, especially Michael, don't report me. If they do, not only would I be under pressure to return in order for them to call off the search and I'd have to try again another time, if I get caught here...'No, you can do this.' I think to myself firmly, slowing down to a jogging pace as I'm very close.
"There you are..." I whisper, seeing it. A door, but not just any door, a door covered in specific locks that until now, no one has even dared to unlock, for the consequences of failing are dire. At first I was scared of this door, I mean, anyone would be...but now? I find it the only way to obtain MY Michael.
I walk up to the door, looking at the various symbols and rune like letters. For the past few days, I have been working tirelessly on this stupid door, even resorting to violence in order to get what I need. I have been able to decipher almost all of the locks, those included, having to translate Egyptian hieroglyphs, Greek symbols, and even Scottish Gaelic. But now...all I need...is a shit ton of Pure Energy, to open this godforsaken door.
I sit down, quickly pulling out the plastic cup from my pocket, ,and some water I stole and kept from Michael, why Michael? Because I felt like everything about him is so...special. Either way, I wont have to stalk him anymore, 'Why stalk, when you can have him completely?' I think, as I pour the water into the cup, and focus. "Cmon..." I mutter, trying to get it to overflow. All the books I read about it, all the people I asked about Pure Energy...'It has to work! It must!' I think to myself, yet...nothing happens. A few minutes go by, at this point I feel like the group has already gone to tell the teachers about it, and the chances of me being caught are extremely high. But its do or die right now. But then suddenly, I accidentally image Michael in my head, making the water not only overflow, but making the entire cup flip over. I stare at the mess I made before grinning. "I was such a fool...you were my key the entire time, Michael." I utter softly. I get up, holding my hands out and opening my palms to the door, closing my eyes and imaging what I truly desire, finally having a quiet life with Michael, not needing to deal with any of them. After a few seconds, I hear a faint click noise, and feel the door swing open, opening my eyes, I look inside the room, its pitch black. I can't even see the floor, roof, or even the walls. It seems to just absorb all light except the light illuminating the pedestal in front of me, on it, is what I've been looking for the whole time. I grin like a maniac, swooping the frail glass amulet and crushing it in my palm, making my hand get punctured with glass shards and blood to gush out of the wounds. But it doesn't matter as I pick out the glass and the wounds heal up immediately.
I finally, have what Umbra has,
Impure Energy.
I quickly head back to the school, much faster than before now that I have the Energy. Speaking of which, why didn't they add more locks to such a dangerous object. 'Whatever, it just serves to help me even more.' I think as I reach the school entrance within a few minutes, luckily unnoticed by anyone unneeded. Entering, I quickly head to my class, greeting the entire group and putting a neutral and calm facade. Almost everyone seems relieved, "Zik! Where were you!?" Asked Ran. I merely shrugged and didn't answer, which resulted in him sighing but patting my back "Just glad your back." I nod stiffly, but relieved everyone didn't ask further, now my plan can begi-
"Hold on." I hear Umbra say, but his voice is different, more calculating. I spin around to face him and get unsettled by his knowing glare. "Yes, Umbra?" I ask, attempting to keep calm. And he merely scoffs. "You are bad at lying, you know?" He says coldly, tapping his foot and crossing his arms. "What do you mean?" I ask, my voice slowly becoming just as cold, but luckily Ran saves me "Umbra lay off him already!" He glares at Ran too, but tsks and nods, sitting back down. I pretend to be scared and grab Michael's hand "Michael! What is up with Umbra...?" I whisper purposely loud enough for Umbra to hear, but quiet enough to not capture Ran's attention. "I don't know Zik...why are you grabbing my hand?" He asks, making me let go and pretend it was an accident. "My bad my bad." I wave it off, making Michael shrug.
Umbra is a threat to my plans, and he needs to be isolated as soon as possible.

Umbralord's POV

'God damnit! Damnit damnit FUCK! Why is everyone such imbeciles?!' I think annoyed, none of these people even suspect Zik, why wasn't he at TM? Why did no one bother to question Zik more about where he went? Did everyone just revert to some ape!? They're even backing HIM up for fuck sakes!' I sigh, keeping my cool, knowing no one will believe me even if I tell the truth over, over, and over again...I cross my legs and arms, folding them. 'I need to figure out a way to catch Zik in the act, preferably with proof, evidence, video evidence if possible. But I know for a fact he won't let me catch him anytime soon, he knows that I know.' I inwardly smile, 'But I will catch him someday. No matter how unethical it must get. Mark. My. Words.'

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