Finding a New Earth

Chapter 4: A lie

-Picture above is Twist-

She couldn't remember. Why couldn't she remember??? It's like she has been brain washed.. Well maybe she has.
"Come on let's go to Astronomy." She pulled my hand and I followed after her my head swimming like the stars in the sky. In Astronomy I was normally top of the class knowing all the answers but today I couldn't concentrate and I can't remember anything about the life cycle of a star.
"What's up Sky?" A dick called Brick teased. He's name suited him a lot more then Simon as he used to be called. Now he wears the fact he's stupid with pride. "Darling did it hurt when you fell from heaven and landed on you head?"
I was about to ignore him when I decided I might as well... "No. It didn't actually affect my brain but it clearly did yours when you crawled up from hell." I smiled to him. He stood there shocked as a lot of his mates began teasing him, repeating what I said and saying how he got owned by a girl. My good mood from that high however only lasted momentarily as I realised what subject was next. I walked in to PSHE with a heavy heart and trudged my way to my desk. Alpha was wearing jeans and a black V-neck looking more sexy than should be allowed. I slammed my bag down on my table immediately pissed off.
"Well someone's in a bad mood today." His voice shocked me at first but I quickly composed myself and sent a glare at his smirking face. He was about to get Nemo out of the box when I saw he was opening it the wrong way and it would end up falling out.
"No wait! Careful with him." I cried and snatched it back rightening it. Alpha raised his eyebrows.
"Oh so it's a boy now?" He questioned. "I'm sorry I should have brought blue balloons."

"Well clearly it's a boy. A girl could never be such a fowl deceitful thing and I could never hate a girl this much this fast." I snapped.

"Ha, reminds me of someone I know.." Alpha pondered.
Yeah, should do because it's you- I thought.
"Do we have a name for him then?" He teased, I didn't reply.
"Aww come on I know you would have named him by now?"
I sighed. "It's Nemo."
He nodded smirking some more and I waited for the insult on the name, but it never came.
"Sky can I borrow a pen?" A boy to my left asked. He has blond hair and green eyes his cheeks were dusted with freckles.
"Uhh... Yeah sure..." I couldn't remember his name but gave him the pen anyways.
"The names Twist." He added.
I smiled. "Nice to meet you Twist." He bowed his head slightly and then left our table with a goofy grin on his face. When I turned back to Alpha I noticed a hint of anger in his eyes and I wondered what his problem with Twist was. I tried making conversation with him again through class but I got completely blanked. Is this guy bipolar or something? One minute he is teasing and playful like a puppy the next he's a firery dragon. All in all the lessons with him made me emotionally exhausted.

After lunch I attended History with Rusty as my teacher. I liked Rusty as he was fair and good at his job.
"And yes you, what do you think was the cause for world war three occurring?"
The girl being questioned had bright red hair and a small frame. She looked down as she answered in a small voice.
"Well it was a mixture of things. Firstly there was the famine which left people in desperate situations doing erratic actions. When minor conflicts broke out they escalated. Alliances began forming until the world was torn in two: East and West. Luckily we all managed to survive on our separate ships. There were only a few casualties." She smiled at the end and Rusty gave a small clap.
"Very good job."
I shook my head anger and fear boiling up inside of me. My hand shot in to the air like a rocket stopping him.
"But Sir, that's not what happened at all. I don't understand there was.."
"Please don't slow down the class Sky. Come see me afterwards if you are struggling with the syllabus."  He eyed me knowingly then began as if nothing had happened. I waited patiently until he was done and the class had stampeded out the door, taking my time packing my things I then approached his desk.
"Now what is it Sky?" He clasped his hands together on the table his jaw tight. Rusty was about late twenties with gorgeous green eyes and freckles that some people say made him look like he was rusting- I disagreed.
"Sir, when we first started our journey three years ago.. A lot of people died. Three quarters of the world actually."
Something flashed in his eyes but as soon as I noticed it, it disappeared replaced with complete denial.
"No. That never happened." He sighed and looked at me sympathetically. "Are you struggling with something's maybe family or friends?  Any problems I can help you with."  I shook my head in disbelief getting more and more frustrated and confused.
"Why does nobody remember." I screamed and slammed my fist down on his desk. The bang echoed through the room but he didn't even flinch. Rusty simply leaned back in his chair and pointed to the exit.
"I think it's best you leave now."
I didn't need to be told twice as I quickly fled the room; clenching and unclenching my fist.

The corridors were mostly empty as people had either gone to the social or home. Ahead of me I saw four guys approaching they were dressed in dark colours and looked about mid thirties.
"Hey little girl." One of the men smirked. I gave them a weary smile hoping they would let me past. No such luck. The men formed a wall blocking my entrance and forcing me to a halt.
"Excuse me."  I said.
One of the men grabbed my arm and I tensed as he shoved me against the wall. What on earth was going on? I could smell the rancid alcohol in his breath as he pressed closer.
"Leave me be." I pulled against their hands but it was no use.
"Aww sweetheart." The first man came closer to me and I quickly kneed him where the sun don't shine. "I said leave me be!!" I screamed louder my heart racing. A man with dark hair tried holding me and I punched his gut but this time the others kept me restrained. I was breathing hard my eyes scanning for anything I could use as a weapon. This wasn't fair!
I managed to scream before a hand was clamped over my mouth.
"Shh it's okay we won't hurt you." The men chuckled and I would have rolled my eyes at it if it weren't such a serious situation. I didn't want to know what the men had in theirs minds as I tried frantically to get free punching and kicking anything I could. Most of my attempts came with no result but a few times I hit them and their grips weakened.
"Hey!" A deep voice called from the end of the corridor and my eyes widened. No no no not him. I was scared of the pain he could inflict on me. As he stepped closer a whimper escaped my strangled throat. His hand drew back in a fist and I flinched away. It made connection with one of the men's jaw and they began exchanging hits until only one man was holding me. One was already on the floor and I watched in awe as Alpha slickly grounded them kicking and hitting like a viper. He made a roundhouse kick and knocked out another man. The dark haired guy holding me began dragging me away but I flicked my hand out of his grip at the weakest point then kicked him in to a wall. He grunted looking at me shocked as he slumped on the wall. I made a hit to his neck with another one at his chest.

Suddenly everything was silent...

I wasn't facing Alpha but I felt his eyes on my back, slowly I turned to him. He waited for me to say something and I remained silent my heart going wild I don't understand why he helped me he doesn't even like me!
"Maybe a thanks would be nice." He spoke coldly and I noticed how his knuckles were bruised and some bleeding. I nodded my head to him but refused to say thank you.
"I had it under control." I lied to him and picked up my bag off the floor.
"Sure you did. That's why they were surrounding you and about to rape you."
I shuddered at the thought and his bluntness, my mouth going dry. This never normally happens, attacks are unheard of. Just as I was about to turn away I heard movement behind me remembering the other man who wasn't yet unconscious. I bent low and spun around kicking him in the ankles and affectively knocking him on to his back where he remained.
"Jerks." I mumbled. Without looking back I began walking again knowing my parents would be worried about me.
"Sky." Alpha shouted and I reluctantly stopped, taking note that this was the first time he had ever said my name. "How did you learn to do that?" He gestured to the man on the floor who was probably about twice my weight and I shrugged.
"Watch a lot of TV I guess."

He knew it was a lie but the truth of my past I don't want anybody to remember even though I do and apparently shouldn't...