Fragile Phantasy

Part 4

After class, it was recess time, and Max and his bullies came after him again. They planned to bully and hurt him once more. "This is your worst nightmare," Max boasted. "Guaranteed to make that annoying smile disappear."

KC braced himself for the pain but continued to listen to his MP4 player to escape reality. He just wanted to be the president so that others would appreciate him and not consider him trash. However, he started to believe that it was time to give up. The world kept rejecting him, no matter how hard he tried.

As Doc tinkered with his latest invention in his garden, he noticed that he was getting closer to his target. With precision and care, he readied himself to take a shot at the target dummy. However, his concentration was soon broken by the sight of KC walking into his yard. Doc could see that KC was lethargic and covered in bruises again.

"Are you okay? Don't tell me you were bullied again," Doc asked with concern.

KC simply bowed his head and didn't answer. Doc's anger began to boil. He promised KC that he would make the bullies pay, that he would create an invention to help him. But KC begged him not to, fearing that the repercussions would only lead to more trouble for him.

Doc took a deep breath and invited KC inside so that he could help him. With great care, he healed KC's bruises and helped him fix his clothes. "Are you feeling better?" Doc asked with concern.

"Thank you, Doc. Can I try out the flying board?" KC asked, trying to force a smile.

"Sure, I was just about to test it out myself. Maybe you could give me a hand?" Doc responded with a smile.

KC's face lit up at the opportunity, happy to be able to help out. Doc handed him the board and instructed him on how to use it"Don't press it too hard so you won't fly much higher". With a quick countdown, He launched himself into the air. However, KC pressed the button too hard and soon found himself plummeting towards the ground from the top of the stratosphere.

Doc quickly sprang into action, grabbing his invention of bouncing spring boots. "Don't worry, I'll save you!" he shouted as he leaped to catch KC.

Thankfully, the boots helped Doc land safely with KC in tow. Doc was furious with KC for being so reckless,"What if you died there!!" but as he looked at his tear-streaked face, he realized that KC had lost all hope. Doc knew that technology was the only way to give him a reason to continue.

"Do you want to release all your anger?" Doc asked KC, handing him the blaster he had just invented.

KC positioned himself and took aim at the dummy, unleashing all his pent-up anger on the target. The blaster hit with a thunderous explosion, causing the dummy to dissolve into dust. For a moment, KC forgot all his troubles and simply smiled at Doc.

"Thank you, Doc," KC said, turning to him with a bright smile.

Overcome with emotion, Doc wiped away his tears and replied, "Don't worry, I have many more inventions for you to try."

As Doc handed KC each of his new inventions, the excitement in the air was palpable. The first item was the legendary lightsaber. "Just try to cut the wood with the picture of your bully," Doc instructed with a smile.

Without hesitation, KC felt like a samurai as he sliced a small piece of wood, along with the picture of his bully, which quickly dissolved into nothingness. "That's cool, Doc. This weapon is so cool," KC exclaimed with joy.

Doc was quick to assure him that there was more to come. "This is still a gauntlet. Break the big boulder," he said, handing KC the next item.

KC punched the giant boulder with all his might, causing it to scatter in Doc's yard. "Don't worry, Doc. I won't stop until its dissolve. Take that, defenseless boulder," he said, punching it to pieces with a genuine smile.