Chapter 8: Turf Wars and Fear (Cecile's POV)

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"URGH!" screamed Guo, their Jack, as John completely obliterated him. Cecile watched with cold interest and horror. John was who she was working with. He was very easy to maniplulate back then. Weak, insecure, and a knack for helping other low-tiers from bullies. But now, he's distanced himself from everyone, powerful, and most importently, he was ruthless now. Back to his middle school self. Cecile couldn't do anything now but to watch Guo get crushed. However, the shock on Broven's face was priceless, "S-stop! We've lost this round! PLEASE! No! STOOOP!" Broven cried with panic as the rest of the team helplessly watched. "John. Please stop. They've lost." said Cecile emptily. Suddenly, a lightning bolt zapped John. 'A mid-tier would be either screaming or knocked out cold. Wow. John you ARE really remarkable!' thought Cecile when John only flinched at the sudden shock. John stood up from the half-dead corpse as the Agwin healer, quickly called the hospital and explained frantically of the situation. Meanwhile, John approached Cecile. "What did you say?" he said, his voice filled with disgust and rage. "You helped me Cecile. To get what you want. Now that your true colors have been shown...what will you do against me?".

Cecile backs away with fear in her eyes. Aside from his overwhelming power, John was VERY stratagetic and quite intelligent too. He thrives to know his opponent. And when the opponent learned something new about his technique, John would drastically change it. Cecile, with only a 5.0 ability level, could not escape his terrifying wrath. 'I have a brain. I've been in the School Newspaper team for 3 years. I can use my language.' thought Cecile as she forced herslef to look into the glaring, menacing, golden eyes of John. "I-I...Look John. He lost. You won! Find another member of their team to battle. He's just a 4.2 John! Zeke's the same! Look, maybe BROVEN over there would like to help!" Cecile said, her dark, glittering aqua eyes staring at the King of Agwin. John gave Cecile a glare that could've shattered the whole universe. Then he sighed and snarled to Broven "Wanna TRASH TALK NOW B**CH?". "N-no..." stuttered Broven as he nearly tripped on a small stone. "W-w-WE FORFEIT THE MATCH! BYE!" yelled Broven as he and his team raced off, each cowering in fear of John outstanding power.                                                                                                  

'This is why I made a alliance with John. John, you might've not known.... but you will soon help me get EVERYTHING I've ever wanted...'

"Hey Cecile! Can I publish this artical? It's amazing! It states that-". The worker was quickly cut off by Cecile. "Let me see. Remember, the king needs to see this before we publish it." said Cecile as she grabbed the paper out of Timothy's hand. As Cecile scanned it, her eyes widened. Her thoughts raced as she thought 'Is Timothy CRAZY? John's a tyrant of a ruler, King 'Arlo' and his 'Royals' with defeat the horrible Joker?

'Timothy....you will be crushed.'. The worker looked at Cecile's face and it was NOT what he expected. Cecile ripped the artical slowly and stared at Timothy. "Timothy...this artical is rejected. Your one of the best WRITERS after Isen left! AND then you waltz in with THIS? Go to your class. We'll talk tomorrow.". Cecile paced around the room as Timothy retreated, head down. "Look everyone! All of you are gifted writers! I don't want to see the new king beating you up. So, if I get ANYMORE of these stupid articals, you'll be kicked off!" Cecile finally declared. 'I've been working here for years. But....with John as the king...it'll be so much harder to publish anything... At least Arlo wasn't like this.' Cecile thought as she sat down. "BOOOMM!". Suddenly, the door burst open and there was Timothy, in John's two clenched fists, unoconcious. Cecile's eyes widened in horror as she barely made any words come out of her mouth. As quick as a bolt of lightning, John was standing there in front of Cecile eyes with menace. "Cecile." he said. "I'm here to talk about a this f**king piece of s**t right here.".

John than immediately turned his head to the facing crowd. "B**CHES! What are you looking at? LEAVE AT ONCE! TCH.". Cecile gulped. 'John, what are you doing? People already fear you!! Why are you going this far!? And what did Timothy do to make John snap like that?' thought Cecile, looking back and forth at the unconcious body of Timothy to John. "Cecile. This piece of f**king trash was at the Safehouse Club, he defied me, and called me a tryantical ruler. So. Why is he like this? Answer me Cecile. You are head of the Newspaper Club. So. Why can't you even control a stupid, weakling like him? You're a 5.0 Cecile. His aura is SO weak. 2.2. So, why can't you control him?" asked John, his piercing eyes, itimidating her. 'Breath Cecile. Be smart with your words. Don't let fear control you.'. And for the first time in forever, Cecile felt fear. Real fear. Not the disgust to be forced to do something, but actual fear. Cecile couldn't believe it. "H-he always loved the old royals. I'd say no matter what he wouldn't change tactics nor sides. John, he's still going to defy you.". Cecile said this with so much fear that her whole body started shivering. John glared. "FINE. But next time this bulls**t happens, you'll be the FIRST one I come to. Is that clear Cecile.". This was not a question. Cecile could tell that this was a demand. Slowly nodding, she whispered, "Y-yes John...". "Good.". Then with a click, John vanished, leaving the room chilly, and lifeless.

'I can't believe it. I felt FEAR. That's it. I'll have to improve.' thought Cecile as she made her way to Wellston Girl dormitories. As she made her way to the large building she heard faint whispers "Cecile, give up!", "Wow. I wish you were NEVER my daughter! Utterly disgraceful!". Cecile shivered and quickly headed inside. As she sat on her cozy bed, the same whispers came to her. "NO! NOT NOW!" she cried. But it was no use. The flashback began.

"Hey mom! Look, I found a white lily!" cried a 3 year old Cecile. "Wonderful darling! Aww look at it! It reminds me of you Cecile! Strong and beautiful!". "Thanks mommy!" said Cecile beaming. As they headed home, Cecile's mom warned her again. "Cecile baby, be careful of daddy ok? He might be unstable.". "I know....but couldn't we leave mommy?" asked Cecile remembering her drunk dad. "No. I wish. Maybe next month...But for now, it's too dangerous to leave darling! Just remember, don't let his words get to you okay? And don't listen to mean brother. His condition is impossible...". Young Cecile nodded as they silently walked home. Their home wasn't even good. Horrible conditioning, greedy family members...and only her and her mother. They were all mid-tiers...Except for their father...A elite-tier...3.6. Young Cecile at that time was not a high-tier. She was only 3. But one day at school...."UGH!! Leave us ALONE Rouder!". "HA. As if Cecile! Look, your not even improving. I'm an 3.2. Your sooooo weak! HA! Stupid Energy Ropes of yours! Really a pain in the a**!". Then he burst out laughing. Cecile had decided from that day on that she would train hard and master her ability....She didn't know JUST how powerful she really was... During the Summer, she trained secretly and avoided her toxic father and brother. And then...in August...he training paid off. It was a clear Fall day and she heard a commotion inside the house. She rushed in to find her mother being mobbed by her father and a few of his 'friends'. She knew she had to save her mother but her mother yelled "DON'T CECILE! YOUR NOT STRONG ENOUGH!". Cecile glare at her mother and yelled, "I AM! JUST WATCH ME!". Her dad smirked and shouted "GET HER!". Cecile activated her ability and took them out quickly. Her parents looked in amazement and her dad looked terrified. Cecile used her green energy ropes and grabbed him. She then tossed him down the window. She smiled at her mother and they lived happily. But, 13 years passed and Cecile's mother passed. Cecile remembered how shakened she was and vowed to her mother that she would protect their legacy. And from that day on...she never let anyone get close to her.


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