A New Killer's Diary [EN]

Chapter 8 - Home, Sweet Home

   - Do you mind seeing if "Dog" is ready to come back?
  - Why him? Wasn't he the one who decided to leave? Besides, he doesn't have any killing instinct. I sincerely don't know what you see in him...
   - You said you wanted to include everyone who has a possibility. We can even teach him some tactics.
   - Those wore past times... I can't forgive myself for what happened with Cat. She didn't deserve it...
   - We can't focus on things in the past to try and change the future.
   - I don't work like that and you know it! Are you trying to say I should just forget about Shark, Tiger and my best friend Cat? Well, you're wrong!
   - I understand what you're saying "Butterfly", but death is something I can't repair... I'm sorry...
   - No! You're not! - She said, leaving the room, leaving the lair.

   - Thanks, mother! Their food is really good! - I said. - I missed this type of food...
   - You're welcome, Oliver! - She said.
   - So... Oliver! Do you want to join the Obstacle Maze Competition? - Asked Emma.
   - What's that? - I asked.
   - You don't know it? It's a competition that our school is planning to do this year! The school said that if the competition is a success, then it would become a school tradition.
   - Oh! What's the competition about?
   - So, imagine a maze full of obstacles. If you complete an easy obstacle then you get 10 points, a normal gives you 50 and a hard 100 points. However, you can only win if you cross the finish line. For example, if I have 1000 points and you have 999 points and you reach the end, then you win. Got it?
   - It seems cool! How do I sign up?
   - I'll let you know tomorrow.
   Besides the sad beginning of the day, the rest of the day went so well!
   I fell asleep...

   "Run! You gotta run! This is the first time you're doing something like this! So don't look back! Believe in your instincts! Believe in yourself! Believe in them. Only they can help you win! You can win!"

   I woke up. It was still 2 am. I messaged that person... The mystery person...

"Hello"
"Are you ready to meet up?"

"Whenever you're ready."

   I left through  the window. I went to the top of the building. I tried not to draw that much attention. Why am I so nervous? I am not, am I? I am...
   - Hello.
   - Who are you? - I asked.
   - I am the one who saved you. If it wasn't me, you would be dead by now... - She explained. - Listen, my boss wants you to join our killing clan. You have to prove to me why I should take you to him?
   - What? What am I supposed to do?
   - You're asking me? I thought you were the one who wanted to enter the clan. Pretend you're in a school presentation.
   - Okay... So my name is Oliver, I'm 16.
   - You're too nervous, again!
   - My name is Oliver and I'm 16. I love criminal cases. I want to become a detective.
   - You? Are you planning to reveal us to the police? - She asked.
   - What?
   - You're not ready yet.
   - Woah! Are those wings? - I asked.
   - It's called a mechanism. It supports my body's weight and I can fly with it. That's how I saved you.
   - Wait? Are you the one with the comfortable arms?
   - Whatever... - She said, jumping off the building, flying through the air...
   I came back home...
  
   - So, what did he say? - Asked Lion.
   - He refused... - She lied.
   - I finally thought he was the missing piece of my puzzle...
   - I apologize...
   - I heard his school will have some type of competition. Try to find a student with a good capacity. I'm owning you one.
   - There's no need, boss. I'll try to find someone... - She said.

   - Wake up! It's time for school! - Said Emma. - Why haven't you put an alarm?
   - My mistake... - I said. Getting out of bed. - So, did you sleep well?
   - Yup! What about you? - She asked.
   - Not much... It's hard to sleep while cold...
   - You could tell me that! No, it's not a big deal... It's my fault to leave the window open. What time is it?
   - 05:30 am!
   - Why did you wake up me this early?
   - Sorry... I forgot you don't have to deal with as much stuff as women have. I'll wake you later next time! - She promised.
   When Emma was ready, both of us went to school by foot. Today, our first class was English. Then, we had two hours of Spanish, one of Biology and one of Physical Education.
   - Good Morning, Teacher! How do I sign up for the Obstacle Maze Competition?
   - Wait a moment... - He said, putting his hand on one drawer of his desk, reaching a small paper. - You just have to put your name here and sign it.
   - And... Done! Thank you Mr. Williams! - I said.
  
   - What's happening Butterfly? You've been acting strange lately... - Asked Lion.
   - Nothing! It's just that... I got a bad feeling inviting someone...
   - Still thinking about Cat?
   - Yes... And the worst part is... You're the only one that I can talk to... No one else would understand me...
   - Have you tried Fox? - Asked Lion.
   - I don't know if she's comfortable with this topic...