Arkham Academy

The Beginning of the End

6 AM every morning. The day starts with the loud speaker screeching that horrid excuse for an alarm clock and then the voice of our head mistress Mrs. Gordon comes on.

"Good morning students!"

...I think you mean prisoners...

"It is currently 6:10 AM on this bright Monday morning."

...Why are you so cheerful?...

"Today we are..."

I try to drown it out. It's almost always the same. You'd think you would just get use to her annoying, bitchy voice after 11 years but it's still just as annoying as ever. Since we all have to wake up at the same time, my roommates and I blast our radio while were getting ready to mute the sound of head mustard and to give ourselves time to relax before we have to indulge the world with our existence. 

I have the pleasure of sharing my room with my three best friends. Raven, Vinny, and Autumn. Since were graduating this year we got the chance to pick who we live with at the begging of the summer. Living with these girls is the perfect way to end this whole shit experience with a bang. Especially since I was forced to live by my self for the past two years. I guess its not acceptable to cut your roommates hair while their sleeping because they act like a bitch. I for one think it was a fair punishment but that's just me.

As I'm pulling my pants up the music cuts out. "Sorry to interupt your morning broadcast but I've got some exciting news!"

...I know that voice...

"Today is a very special day for my baby girl!"

...Oh my god, it couldn't be... "Raven turn it up!"

"Jester Quinzel White is turning 18 years old today and what better way to celebrate then taking over a radio station to play you your favorite song. Happy Birthday kiddo, see you real soon. (he laughs) Ooop gotta run, can't wait to see that beautiful smile!" Sounds of doors being kicked in and gun fire fill the waves then the feed cuts off completely.

Sitting on my bed absoluty stunned. He remembered? Of course he remembered. Where's mom? How did he know I always listen to this station? How...

R-"Jess!?" 

I snap out of it to Vinny sitting next to me and Raven staring at me. "Did that really just happen?"

"Yes. You have ears don't you?" Vinny was always such a smart ass. I roll my eyes and thats when I realized how wide my smile had become. It's all becoming real. Today I am 18. I am an adult, and as soon as I finish school I can go see my dad.

Raven looked a little frightened. "Do you think anyone got hurt?"

V-"Of course, hes not just going to break in without leaving a trace, hes the fucking Joker." An argument between Vinny and Raven started. I could care less. My dad, even after all this time with no contact, still managed to wish me a happy birthday.

A-"Guys!" a mouse a voice managed to rip through the argument. "It's already 7!"

V-"Shit we've managed to be late for breakfast once again." 

But it was worth every second.