The story of Kai Waters

Chapter 7- Fears

Breakfast was over and we all walked to the pit. There stood Four with a large board behind him. Our ranks. I don't feel to excited though. Eric hugged me with one arm in a reassuring way. I let out a breath I forgot I was holding in.

"You have 1 more week to bring your rankings up. It will be hard, but not impossible. I suggest if you are one of the bottom tens you get your shit together real quick." Four explained.

"This week we are going to be working on mental preparations. How you would react when confronted with your fears. Today though, You all will have one last fight and practice shooting again before lunch. After lunch we are going to show you what to expect." Eric said in a loud menacing voice.

Everyone just nodded. Four then moved away from the board. My heart almost jumped out of my chest.

1: Kai

2: Tris

3: Peter

I sighed with relief. Eric pulled me even closer. "Do you think you can fight today?" He whispered concerned.

"Probably. Either way I'm still going to fight. I am not going to risk my spot. Even if I do hurt myself more you said this is our last fight so I have nothing to worry about." I explained.

He thought about it for a minute then nodded, "Alright." He said. "I'll see you later. I have to be your instructor now." He said.

I nodded and walked away. I stood in the crowd as the first fight started.

                Izzy and Maddie.

I smiled to myself knowing that there is no way Maddie will be able to win against Izzy. Their fight didn't last long. It was fast and simple. The walked in circles for a while, then Maddie threw the first punch. Izzy dodged it and body slammed Maddie into the ground. Maddie groaned loudly, and before she was able to get up and continue fighting, Izzy punched her in the side of the head making Maddie pass out. Most of the fights ended quickly and were boring. Then, it was my turn. I was against Peter. Great.

I walked up to the ring the same time as Peter. We got into our stances.

"Let's not have a repeat of last night." He said.

"No this time it will be one on one. You won't have your little friends to protect you this time." I smiled.

"You won't have your boyfriend to save you this time." He said.

"I don't need him to protect me. I was able to beat your ass before and I am able to do now." I said and threw the first punch.

He dodged it. He threw the second and aimed for my face. I ducked and punched him in the abdomen. He doubled over. I swung my fist and it collided with the side of his head. He fell to the ground.

I fell to my knees next to him and continued punching him. Over and over and over. He was moaning and pleading for me to stop.

"Kai. Kai that's enough." I heard Four yell.

"No." I yelled and punched him again. I felt arms wrap around my waist pulling me away.

"Kai. Stop." Four said pulling me away.

Tears started running down my face. "No." I muttered. Eric walked up and I pushed Four away. Eric grabbed me from Four. "No." I stood there next to Eric. Four walked everyone to the shooting range leaving Eric and I alone in the pit.

"I don't regret what I just did. I do, however, regret how I've been handling everything." I muttered into his chest.

"Shhh. It's alright. You'll be ok." He said trying to calm me down.