A Human in a New World: The Secret

Chapter 14

Blake's POV
I woke up, and stretched as some of my joints pop. I look out the window and see the morning sun slowly rising. I get out of bed, change into my jogging gear and head outside to start my morning jog. I prepare for my jog by stretching first and upon finishing I hear footsteps in the snow. I don't take any mind to it, thinking that it was just a passerby but that quickly changes when the footsteps stop. I look up and see a sight who it is with glaring eyes. Standing in front of me was Michael, the one who broke my arm two months prior. After that incident, the principal suspended him till after Christmas break. It was nice but with christmas break being here I wasn't too excited for the next block in the school year.

I glare at him, unsure of what he wants when he speaks up.

Michael: Long time no see, no-fur.

Blake: Long time no see. Why are you here?

He smirks.

Michael: What's wrong with seeing a fellow classmate?

I question that as he says that and I then notice subtle sounds from behind me and to my left. I kept that in checking thinking that it was his gang.

Blake: I highly doubt that especially with the history we have.

His smirk lessens but never completely goes away but quickly returns.

Michael: Well I thought since it is the christmas season, I thought that I would give you a christmas gift.

I then hear a crunch right behind me of snow and I dash to my left. I look and see that, indeed, his goons were slowly making there way towards me as I spoke to Michael. I ready myself, expecting the fight as Michael giggles a bit.

Michael: A step ahead I see. Surprised that you would notice that. Now, I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to school but there has been something on my mind since we last met.

Blake: What would that be?

The last time we met was when Mr. X went after Sarah when Michael and his gang trapped her in the alley. Ever since then, I never saw them.

Michael: I remember vividly that a day or two before that, I broke something of yours yet when we see you, it's as if nothing happened. I am not here to just simply do what we have done in the past but get some answers. So, tell me Blake, why is it that the very arm I broke was all of a sudden healed?

I glare at him.

Blake: Hmph, that I cannot tell you.

Michael sighs.

Michael: I knew you would say that. So I guess my good friends will have to 'persuade' you then.

I then get grabbed from behind and I try to break free. Their grip is too strong for me and I am unable to get away. Michael walks up to me and smiles. Knowing that I am unable to get away, I think of an idea to get out of this.

Michael: Now, answer my question.

I stay silent for a bit before speaking.

Blake: Are you up to a sort of game?

Michael giggles a bit.

Michael: A game? Out of everything you say, you want to play a game.

Blake: It simple, you win, I tell you, but if I win you and your friends leave.

Michael ponders on it.

Michael: Putting stakes on it I see. Well then, it's a deal. What is this game that we shall play?

Blake: Simple skirmish between me and someone you choose, or you yourself. First one to take down the other wins.

Michael nods and looks to the one who is holding me. They let go of me and I stand at the ready.

Blake: So, who will it be?

Michael: Usually I would have one of my friends do it for me but this time, I will.

Blake: So be it.

We walk into the open space in front of my garage and we stand maybe eight feet apart. I stretch and roll my shoulders a bit, as Michael takes off the jacket he is wearing revealing a tank top. He was a lot more muscular than before and I could tell he had been training.

Michael: Since we last met, I have been preparing.

Blake: Preparing how exactly?

Michael: Can't our all my cards on the table now.

He then motions for me to take the first strike. I do so swiftly, as I dash forward and go for a roundhouse lunch. Michael quickly blocks my attack and knees me in the stomach. He then turns and jumps, going for an ariel kick. I dodge, going backwards back where I was. Just from what he has shown me, me has been learning martial arts of some kind. Knowing this, it won't be easy, even though I was much stronger with my Nemesis abilities, but I couldn't show them here, only as a last resort.

I ready myself as he lunges towards me with a kick, but I block, getting a bit of knock back by the force. I throw another punch but he simple grabs my wrist, falls backwards, and throws me over him. I land hitting the concrete and he simply rolls to a crouch. I get up, feeling my lip had split. I look back at Michael, not even noticing that he got really close to me. I then see him going in for another kick and I block again but he then goes for a punch. Upon which, time seemed to slow. I felt, faster like my instincts kicked in, or better yet, subconsciously, I activated a portion of my Nemesis abilities. I grab his arm and head butt him. It was enough force that he reeled back and stunned him quite badly. He shakes his head before facing me again, with a bit of anger in his eye.

I ready myself, and he charges. I swung my fist but he ducked and kicked my legs out from under me. I hit the ground hard, and I then saw him go for a takedown strike with his leg. I catch it and it surprises Michael. I then pull his leg to the side and bring him to the ground, I then pull him towards me and grab his neck. Anger filled my eyes, and I felt a lot stronger, but I calmed myself before I went any further. I looked him in the eye and seeing he wasn't quitting, tightened my grip slightly. He struggled a bit and threw some punches at me but I simply blocked them. He then starts to get desperate as I tighten my grip slightly more.

Blake: Give up Michael, you can't get out of this.

He snarls.

Michael: Never.

I sigh, and grab the front of his head and smash the back of it into the ground, instantly knocking him out. I check to see if he is okay, and that I didn't overdo it and he is fine, despite having a headache when he wakes up. I stand and look to his friends who looked in shock.

Blake: Take him and leave.

They nod and they quickly grab him and left. I sigh and went inside to check my injuries.