I had just got home after everything that had happened. Exhausted, I face planted into my bed. I was about to fall asleep right then and there until A bright blue light caught my attention. I glanced to my right and spotted the Trollhunter amulet on my bedside table. I let out a loud groan at the sight. How the hell did it even get here? The glowing was consistent like a heartbeat as I glared at it.
After debating in my head for a split second on what I was going to do I grabbed the amulet, holding it tightly in my hands and walked down stairs and threw it in the bin.
Walking back upstairs, and into my room. I lay on my bed, my arms spread out to the sides and staring at the ceiling which was dotted with small glow in the dark stars. I roll onto my left side and there next to me is the amulet glowing blue.
I furrow my eyebrows in anger and annoyance. Why the hell does it keep coming back. It glowed like it was trying to talk to me "oh fuck off!" I state, in annoyance.
I get up from my bed again and grab the amulet going to throw it into the bin. Just this time, I set a bunch of books and other heavy objects that I didn't need on top of it. Ha, let's see it get through that.
I cross my arms and sit against the wall. I breath in and close my eyes trying to calm myself a little bit. When I open my eyes again the amulet is on the floor in front of me glowing as it was before. I turn around and look at the bin still with the heavy objects stacked on top. I groan in annoyance and hang my head low.
Maybe if I try to ignore it, it will go away? I thought hopefully. So I left the amulet on the ground in front of the bin and headed to the kitchen to get some snacks. I opened the cupboard and grabbed a packet of chips and a bowl. I poured the chips into the bowl and made my way to the lounge room.
I was sitting slouched on the couch with the bowl of chips in my lap. The sun outside was just setting and the dark night was just enveloping Arcadia. The tv was playing some action movie as I chomped on the chips intrigued in what was happening. I went to grab another chip but what I pulled out wasn't a chip but the amulet. I let out a cry of annoyance and threw the amulet across the room. WHY COULDN'T IT JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!
I was now in the bathroom getting ready for bed. I am absolutely exhausted. I had on my pajamas and was brushing my teeth. I went to spit out the tooth paste and wash my brush. Opening the mirror cabinet to put my toothbrush away, my eyes half lidded ready to close, I spotted the amulet in the corner. My eyes widen instantly at the sight "WHAT THE FUCK!" I scream and slam the cabinet shut.
I've had enough of this Trollhunter business. So I headed to my bedroom and grabbed my softball bat from my closet. I went back to the bathroom and grabbed the amulet and headed outside. If this thing wasn't going to leave on its own then I'm gonna make it leave.
"Bon voyage amulet!" I say as I throw it into the air and whack it with the bat. I watch as it soars across the sky and completely out of my view. "Wow, that was a nice hit. If only my sports teachers could see me now-" then unexpectedly the amulet came flying back and hit me in the face. "Ow! You mother fucker!" I looked down and there it sat glowing its same blue. I scowl at it, if looks could kill that thing would be dead if it even was alive.
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I was in the school's auditorium trying to design costumes for the Romeo and Juliet play. I had my sketchbook open but the pages were white and blank because despite my best efforts I had art block. My mind was foggy and unfocused with the whole 'amulet not leaving me alone' thing. I was sitting in a chair in front of the stage, if I looked up I could see Jim and Claire practicing their lines. I had my sketchbook in my lap.
I was happy for Jim. He seemed to like Claire and he looked happy on the stage next to her. I could hear Mrs. Janeth quoting the play "'Deny and refuse.' But he can't deny it. But Romeo can't not be Montague, which means that Juliet..."
"'And I'll no longer be a Capulet.'" Claire said finishing the line with an upbeat tone in her voice, her hand over her heart. Her acting skills were really good and she deserved the role.
"Exactly!" Mrs. Janeth exclaimed and began to laugh sitting back down in her chair.
Jim began to speak his line "or if thou wilt not, be sworn me love..."
"Amazing." Mrs. Janeth said, clapping her hands a little, "Let's take it from 'wherefore art'..." she instructed. Jim and Claire turned to each other and began to speak to one another but I couldn't listen in because Mrs. Janeth had turned around to face me. "So Amber, how are the designs going?"
"Huh? what? sorry what was that?" I fumbled over my words seeing as I wasn't paying attention.
She let out a sigh and asked about the designs again. "Oh umm well..." I mumbled trying to figure out what to say. I looked down at the blank sketchbook in my lap then back at Mrs. Janeth. She had such a look of hope and slight desperation in her eyes. I couldn't tell her I had no ideas. "They're coming along great." I said, my voice wavering slightly and not sounding very confident.
But it seemed to be fine because she said "Great!" And clasped her hands together then turned back to Jim and Claire grabbing their attention. "Alright! alright! Let's go from act two scene two line 33." She announced.
Claire turned to Jim and began to act saying "Wherefore art thou, Romeo?" Jim had the brightest smile on his face as he looked at Claire, his gaze filled with affection. I couldn't tell if he was acting or not but he did seem to like her and I was happy for him.
I let my lips quick up into a small closed lip smile. I wonder if they were a thing in one of the other timelines. I look down at my sketchbook in my lap. Maybe I could do this. Then I finally had an idea and began to sketch, finally feeling a little better after everything that had happened the previous day.
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I had just left the auditorium, my spirits being lifted a little. I was outside walking next to the lockers ready to head home with a small smile on my face which fell immediately as I spotted Steve walking in my direction. Steve jabbed one of his fingers into the middle of my chest trying to look intimidated as he said "Where the hell have you been?! I scheduled your butt-whooping for yesterday, jerk face. And you didn't show. Tick-tock, remember?"
He pushed me against lockers as I rolled my eyes in annoyance but didn't say anything. And he's calling me the jerk. "She was getting her butt kicked by someone—" Kirili shut up immediately as she saw me glaring daggers at her. I didn't want to remember what happened yesterday.
"Back off dweeb!" Steve threatened as he glanced at Kirili for a split second then back to me who he had cornered.
"Alright listen Steve I'm just not in the mood for your bullshit today." I state, exhausted. I could probably put up with this any other day just not today. Not after what has happened the past couple of days.
"Uh yeah duh. Nobody's ever in the mood to get their face bashed in, but you know that's what's gonna happen unless you want to back down." Steve said taking a step back slightly away from me as he stated the obvious, but initially gave me a way out which peaked my interest in some way.
People began to gather around curious about what all the commotion was about. Kirili was close by looking at me in distress, Jim and Toby had arrived not so long ago and it seemed that Claire and one of her friends whom I think was named Darci appeared behind them. The group all looked at me with worry clear in their gaze besides Jim and Toby who looked almost hopeful.
"Um- wait, I can do that?" I question actually considering the option seeing as I don't really want to fight Steve.
Steve laughs at me saying "sure thing. You wanna crawl away from me. On your knees. Bowing in front of everybody." He laughs again looking around at the people around thinking I wouldn't actually do it. "That's a choice."
I glanced around at the people that surrounded us and once again considered my options. Let's see... there was fight him now, bow down to him or run which was practically just postponing the beating. I cowered backwards, sinking into the shadows. I was not going to bow to Steve. Never in a million years his ego would be way worse than it already is.
Steve laughed at my cowardice as he cracked his knuckles. "You're such a coward!" I looked over to Kirili, Jim and Toby wondering what they think of me. With a new sense of determination I stand up taller and face Steve who chuckles and pushes me hard backwards, my back hitting the locker. I scowl at him, hatred clear in my face. Steve goes to punch me but misses as I quickly duck out of the way. He tries hitting me again but ultimately fails as I dodge each of his blows.
"Keep still so I can punch your face!" Steve says through gritted teeth, his face showed his anger caused by him constantly missing.
I giggle at his irritation "ha! Is that all you got?" I taunt, I continually dodge Steve's punches moving from one side to another until he shoves me to the floor towering over me, as he finally has me where he wants. He looked proud if anything but my eyes were strained on the glowing amulet in my bag as Blinky's words came back to me. 'your life will change forever with one hit.'
"Stay down and live, worm." Steve mocks, turning around thinking he won this fight. But what he said set me off. This was the exact same thing that Draal had said and it angered me. I looked back at my bag and the amulet still inside the thought of grabbing it and using the armour came to mind but maybe I don't need it.
I push my body up and get off of the ground, a new sense of courage building up inside me as I say "as I said before. Is that all you got!" Steve turns back around to me incredibly irritated by my behaviour. He advances towards me but Kirili quickly stands between us, her arms outstretched blocking him from me.
"That's enough Steve! Leave her alone!" Kirili spits, looking at Steve in annoyance.
"Get lost Fay!" Steve says Kirili's last name in a mocking tone as he pushes her to the side, she lands in front of Claire, Darcie, Jim and Toby and they try to help her up.
"Kiri!" I exclaimed, worried if Kirili was hurt, she looked up at me with worried eyes but for the most part looked fine. I looked at the others around her and they looked just as concerned.
I look back at Steve who was facing me with his fist clenched as he cracks his knuckles ready to punch me. He laughs before saying "good thing your friend's mum's a nurse!"
I look down as one thing goes through my mind "one hit..." I mumbled to myself as my fists clenched and my confidence grew. Before Steve could do anything I struck first, punching him hard across his jaw. He fell to the ground and I had knocked out one of his teeth, a small amount of blood had dropped from his mouth. I shake my hand as it feels a little sore from the impact of Steve's face "actually pretty sure she's a doctor." I correct, annoyed people began to cheer at me standing up to Steve.
Kirili ran to my side all excited that I stood up to Steve and punched him despite what happened the day before. Looking over to the others they were smiling at me somewhat proud. "DUDE, YOU DID IT! You actually kicked Steve's butt AND didn't need to resort to rule three." Kirili exclaimed, extremely excited.
With what was going on the trollhunter rules hadn't even crossed my mind. But following rule number three probably could have sped up the process. The onlookers had come to surround me pretty much just stepping on Steve as he lay sore on the ground. I was shocked with the amount of people that had surrounded me but nonetheless I smiled. I definitely think I've changed.
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I had confidence now as I made my way through the trollmarket holding myself high. I was on my way to find Draal and demand a rematch. Kirili was trailing behind me a little worried but Jim and Toby seemed confident and supported me which made me happy and fueled my determination.
I had heard from a group of trolls that I had passed that Draal was in a bar drinking with other trolls and mocking me in how I lost against him. I was getting closer. I could feel it. I could also hear the laughter of trolls in the distance but that's besides the point.
As I got closer I could begin to hear Draal "It was incredible! All I want is the chance to wail that fleshbag again." Draal said, he lifted his mug to his stoney lips but before he could take a sip I appeared in front of him grabbing his cup and pulling it down the liquid it contained spilling over.
"Alright bet. Loudmouth. I challenge you to a rematch. You. Me. Name a time and a place and I'll be there." I challenge looking him directly in his yellowy eyes, my face blank as I said each sentence clearly making sure he heard.
"We will too!" Kirili said from beside me backing me up with Jim and Toby behind us smirking with a knowing look.
I looked across the room to see Blinky and Aaarrrgghh at one of the tables with shocked expressions on their faces as they watched me. This brings a smile to my face as they see how I've changed. Aaarrrgghh had some of his drink on his chin and quickly wiped as he said "changed forever."
Draal stood up from his seat towering over me as he growled. I looked up at him but I didn't falter. All I felt was nothing but pure confidence.
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