Dead And Alive

First Blood

My brother almost caused a scene.

If it wasn't for the girl that pulled my brother away from Lance, he would have started a ruckus that'll surely get us in trouble. I was a bit frustrated because I couldn't stop him, but relief washed over me as he was stopped on time.

"Please. Don't start a fight here." A cool yet strict voice that belonged to the girl pulled back my brother to his senses.

That girl is Megara West. An old friend of my brother.
One of the seven. The smartest. President of the Student Body Organization. Not surprising. She avoids my brother at all costs. It was as if she couldn't stand breathing the same air as him. She showed how much she hated the rest of the 7 as the others just kept silent for four years. It was as if she was blaming them all for what happened, but excluding herself.

"Our reputation is already bad as it is. Are you sure you want to make it worse? If so, I won't stop you." She swatted his hands, and Lance quickly stepped away from my brother.

Silence. I stared at them. Confused. Lance is Zion? Moria Morgan's brother? But I thought he..

"This boy isn't Zion. You already killed that boy, Jae Allister. If you're facing Zion, do you think you'll still be standing now? No, Jae. You're gonna be bleeding and begging for forgiveness if that's Zion."

Meg spat those words like venom at Jae, my brother. Her tone was sarcastic and pained at the same time, mocking amd shaming Jae. His gaze fell to the ground as he remained silent. Clenched fists, barred teeth, he didn't utter a single word. There was silence again, aside from the shouts and screams from the soccer field. My breathe got stuck in my throat. I stole a glance to Lance's direction, and I saw that he wasn't ready for this either.

Jae killed Zion and Moria?

No. This must be a misunderstanding.

Is that why....

"This boy? He's Lance Fernandes. He's looking for his cousins, Moria and Zion Morgan. Now, go and tell him what you did to the both of them. To the Morgan siblings. Tell him, Jae. It might lessen your sins. It might change God's mind and maybe he'll forgive you. Tell him that he'll never find them here, because of your bullshits."

Meg pushed Jae's shoulder and gritted her teeth. "Tell him how shitty you are, Jae Allister. Let him know. Let your sister know too. Tell them everything you didn't tell to the police 4 years ago. About time that you tell everything, since Lance is here. He deserves to know."

Jae remained silent for a few minutes before managing to croak out these words:

"I-I... killed them both. "

"But how could you..." My words trailed off. No, it's not true. This scenario looks like it came straight out of a damn cliché book. I shook my head.

"No. I won't believe that." I stated in confidence, "I knew how much you loved Moria, Jae. She changed you and helped you pick yourself back up. I know you wouldn't kill the one who helped you. You wouldn't kill the girl that you loved and still love."

Meg let out a loud laugh. Still sarcastic, pained, and mocking. Lance was still silent. Still confused, but a few drops of tears came out of his eyes, maybe because he knew then what happened to his cousins. Maybe he wants justice for the Morgan siblings but I don't want the blame to be pointed at my brother. I won't let that happen.

Meg finally stopped laughing. "Nier. Goodness, do you really not know anything? At all?"

"With all due respect, Ms. Megara. I don't want to hear accusations that will ruin my brother's reputation anymore, as I know that they are not true. Let's not put the blame on him without actual evidence because it might give Lance a false sense of justice. " I tried to reply in the most polite way I know.