Grim Tales:Devil's Fear,part 12

Grim Tales: Devil's Fear,part 12 (Hello! I'm trying to draw the characters or their dorms but it never comes out right...sorry. You'll have to wait a bit longer)

--Homesick--

Jean,Cat,Macy and Jake were on the train. It was flying through the city,stopping and dropping some students off.
"So,are you guys excited about going home?",Cat asks.
"I am! Uuugh my family's gonna be so annoying! None of my close family members are hunters so they're gonna have lots of questions!",Macy laughs. "What about you?"
"Well,I think they might have some questions but they'll be fine. My mother is a professor at a University and my dad's a magic and nature researcher,but also a professor at the wizard and witch Academy. I think they're pretty open minded and all",Cat smiles. "What about you,boys?"
Jean shrugs,"I don't know...they'll just be normal about it I guess. Also,my dad's a math professor and my mom's a dentist. You were all bringing your parent's occupations up soo..",Jean chuckles. He looks over at Jake,waiting for an answer.
"Um...well...my siblings are hunters,and they've been supportive to them,but they are kinda worried about me and don't think they need more hunters in the family. Buuut they let me into the school so I guess it's all gonna be cool"
"Ah,I see. What do your parents do if I may ask?",Jean says.
"Sure,my mom works at a fancy clothing store and my dad works for Alex's dad's company...well,the Deathcrown Enterprises"
"My mom is a nurse and my dad's an editor",Macy adds.

Soon enough,Alex reaches his home, the Deathcrown mansion. Alex takes his bag and thanks the driver as he drives off. He knocks on the door. The butler sees him through the camera and opens the door. He bows,"Welcome home,Alexander. Do you need help with your bag?","Hey Henry. And nah,I'm good". "I will be going soon,your father has requested we all leave for the weekend since everything is taken care of,but you can always call me if you have trouble,Mr. Alex",Henry continues. "Sure. Thanks for being so caring". The two take the elevator to a room bellow Alex's bedroom. The place where Alex often stays in if he's not busy. "Your father is home but he will be leaving in a few minutes. I shall see you on another day",Henry smiles at Alex and leaves.
Alex sighs,he takes his bag and goes upstairs in the hallway. He walks into his room,tosses his bag on the floor and throws himself on his bed. "Maan...I'm tired",he sighs.
---Alex's POV---
I looked at the ceiling of my room. I had no idea why I was so tired. It was probably because I've been stressed all day. One reason was Minnie,the other was...my family. I hoped not to see my dad today,I feel uncomfortable around him and he does too. He always makes me feel like I'm a disappointment,every time he looks at me it's like he's ashamed of me. I can't remember the last time he said something good to me. He's always working,so we don't get to see each other a lot. Sometimes we just have small talk and he leaves. People would expect me to say that I want to make him proud,that I want a good relationship with him,or that I'm scared of him,but...not really. It's true that sometimes I'm scared of the consequences of my actions when he finds out and stuff,but I'm not scared of him,we're just awkward and uncomfortable with each other,and honestly that's fine. I get it,he doesn't like what I did,he doesn't like my past. I get it,I've done bad things and sometimes I still do,I'm a mess, but aren't we all in some way? What's important is to fix your problems and become better. It's not my fault he can't appreciate me for the person I am and all my progress,he's never been much supportive either. I guess that I don't really care as long as he doesn't get in my way and provides me what a parent is supposed to provide. A home,food and all. He has given up on me and I have given up on him. Sometimes,when we fight and he does something that annoys me,I wonder if he was always this way. I shake my head to get these stupid thoughts out of my mind.
I hear a door opening,I instantly sit up,becoming aware of my surroundings again and recovering from being lost in my thoughts. It wasn't my door,it was from outside. I walk in the hallway,my sister's door was slightly open. I take a look inside,but she wasn't in there. "Kim?",I hear someone running down the stairs,must be her. I slide on the stair rails (Which by the way felt awesome! I love it!) and reach the previous floor. My little sister,Kim was sitting on the floor and playing with her toys. She must have been caught up in her game and not have heard me. "Hey Kim",I half-smile. She looks at me and drops her toys,her face lighting up with happiness and excitement. "Alex!", she runs towards me and hugs me,well,what she could hug of me,she's a child so she's really short. I pick her up and set her on the counter. I give her a head rub and mess up her hair a bit. She always acts like she hates them,but deep down she likes them,just like I did. I chuckle at that thought.
"I missed you so much!",she says.
"How are you!? What did you dooo? Did you kill monsters like a bad-ass!?",Kim says and stretches out her fists like she was punching someone.
"Slow down there,I don't even know where to begin-wait-did you just say badass!!?",I freak out.Sh*t,she probably learned it from me,"My dad's gonna kill me!",I thought.
"Mhm",she nods, "I learned it from you and TV!",I sigh.
"Well,please don't use that word. It's bad and it's for grown ups"
"Fiiiiine",she complains.
"Sooo? Tell me what you diiid!"
"Alright,alright...the Academy's HUGE! It's full of all kinds of students and it's just so cool! Some of the students suck,but others are actually pretty cool! The headmaster's kinda weird though. I saw my friends and,of course,made new friends too!".
"You're so awesome and social and popular! I wanna be like you!",she admires me. "Now now,I know,I'm awesome!",I flip my hair and then look at her,"buut it's better if you are your own person. We do have some stuff in common though...well I suppose there's no harm in having an idol. Just...don't do the mistakes I did"
"So did you kill monsters!?"
"YEAH! TOTALLY!",I yell,"EVEN A DRAGON! Man,every battle just gives me so much adrenaline and I love it it's awesome!"
"Cooooll! Although...I have a question",she tilts her head.
"What is it?"
"Almost everyone loves hunters and they treat you like celebrities.."
"True"
"But why are some people so afraid of you and critisize your life style?",she asks. I knew what kinds of people she was talking about. They were rare,but still existed.
I shrug, "They're idiots. They don't appreciate our help,some may be jealous too and there might be the people who are worried about our safety"
"I think you're cool!"
I laugh,"Why thank you,we do too! But we don't just do it because of that"
"I know! It's because you want to protect people and make the world better and be awesome bad-ass heroes! Oops...I said that again".
I laugh, "Not every hunter is a hero,you'll understand when you're older,but so far you have a pretty good idea. Have you learned to use your powers?"
"No...but I'm trying!"
"It's alright,I had a hard time controlling my powers too when I was your age. Speaking of which,you're turning 7 soon. What present do you want?"
She shrugs,"I dunno"
Suddenly,my father walks in the room. We look at him. James Deathcrown, a 46 year old man that often looked tired and always wore a suit. He had fair skin and was bald. A few years ago his hair turned white and fell of. I got my blue eyes from him,I think. I don't know the eye color of my mother, I never asked. He glances at me. "Hey dad",I say. He grabs a suitcase from the counter,"Sorry,I forgot this here earlier. Welcome home. Did you do anything for Valetine's day?", he asks. "Oh,yesterday? No,I was busy". "Oh,I forgot something in my room!",Kim says,she runs up the stairs. "I must go now",my father begins walking towards the door. How annoying,I went to combat school and that's all he said to me? I could just see what he was thinking through his eyes...
"Hey,wait!" I shout at him. He stops and looks at me,a bit angry and annoyed.
"What? I'm busy"
"I came back from combat school and that's all you say to me!? Show some decency!",I press my hands against the counter and keep my head down, I couldn't believe I was finally saying it. I was afraid that I'd tear up while doing it. "I'm not asking you to suddenly be close to me but stop acting like I'm the worst kid in the world!"
Then,his stare changes.
"Just because you're not the worst kid in the world doesn't mean you're not a mess. Look at you! What kind of relationship do you want me to have with a child like you!? I can barely even look at you! You're a disgrace,a disappointment! I've given up on you!"
I was hurt. My dad and I have had disagreements before, even physical fights sometimes,but not like this...I got angry.
"F**k you! I do my best but you just tear me down! I know you've given up on me,I'm not asking you to be proud, I'm asking you to be nice!"
He grabs me by the shirt,lifts me up and pins me up against the wall.
"Nice!? You don't deserve it! I never asked for a drug addicted son!"
" I hate you!"
" You brat!",he raises his fist,but doesn't hit me.
"DO IT!",I yell with all my might,"HIT ME!"
He calms down and lets me go. "I got out of control there. Sorry. I'm leaving now". He look at each other as we pant, and feel someone else was watching us. We look at the door, it was slightly open,and my little sister was looking at us. He grabs his suitcase again,this time from the floor,and leaves. I pant and punch the wall,creating a hole in it. "FUCK!".
--End of Alex's POV--

Meanwhile, Minnie and Junior had reached their home too,the castle. They are welcomed in by the guards as the servants carry their bags to their rooms. Junior stretches. "Castle,sweet castle". They both hear something going on in the throne room,they look at each other and then run to it. Mandy was sitting on the throne,but Grim wasn't there. Some guards and servants were in the room too. At the other end of the room,across Mandy, some men that looked like guards of some sort were holding a young girl that looked about 16.
"Stop squirming,damn humans!" a man says. The siblings were shocked, a human? A mortal? HERE?
"No,please! You have to give me a chance!", the girl pleads.
"I'm listening"
"Please, don't make me go back to the human world! It's horrible! Humans are horrible! I don't belong there!"
The men hold her tighter, "Lying that you're not a full superhuman is a serious crime! You're only half a witch!"
"Please! You're human too!"
Mandy raises an eyebrow
"Oh please, do not compare us. We are nothing alike. All of the Underworld knows that most of people from my family were from the Underworld. I am completely connected with my superhuman side and completely out of touch with my human past"
"That is true...you're nothing like humans. You lack their empathy and are completely capable of all their cruelty...perhaps even worse!",the girl shouts.
"You call it cruelty,I call it wisdom. The rest of the Underworld agrees too. Plus,I am far more intelligent than your average human. All superhumans are more intelligent than humans. Are you? Because you are not acting wisely"
"I-I'm sorry,my Queen...I was just...please don't do this!"
Mandy rolls her eyes, "What shall I do with you..."
"Mother", Minnie says, "Can I help?". Junior's eyes widen, he gives Minnie the "Are you stupid!?",look. "Alright,sure,what do you want to do with her?"
"Well,she is half human,half witch,right? Do they not have a star to mark them?"
"Yes,indeed,they do. You can see it if you wish, I already have. Guards"
The guards pull of the girl's sleeve and a small blue star is revealed on her arm.
"Well....how about you just imprison her for some time and then let her go? There is no written punishment for this situation so...."
"I'm not sure if it is enough...she was disrespectful"
Minnie was out of ideas,she had no idea what to say. "Well-you can always make her battle a monster for amusement and you can see if she is worthy of living and can control her powers well enough,even as a half-human",Junior suggests. "Hm...that IS a good idea...alright. Tomorrow you shall fight a monster of my choice in an arena. Guards,imprison her!", the guards take the girl away and the men who brought her bow and leave.
"Oh look,you two finally have a voice. How was combat school?", Mandy gets up and signals everyone else to leave.
"It was pretty great" Junior shrugs.
"Good. Now, I have some news for you. Junior,you are free for today. Minnie,training,but just for an hour, I'm busy today. Tomorrow night we will be having a party....well,a celebration. For your acceptance in the combat school. It will be royal, so you two better dress properly. Do not ever shame us. I heard you got in a team with your friends"
"Yeah",Minnie says. "I mean-yes",she corrects herself.
"Go eat lunch. Minnie, after you do, we shall train. Junior, stay here for a bit. I want to talk to you".
"Huh? Okay..", Junior says, surprised. Minnie leaves. "Follow me". Mandy leads Junior into her office, she opens up a blue box, wrapped with a bow. "I thought Christmas passed already..", Junior jokes around. Mandy takes out a handgun, but not just any gun, a modern energy gun. It seemed powerful and dangerous. "This is an energy gun and it's for you. Use it wisely". Junior nods as she gives him the gun. "I-I will.Thanks".
"Now go and do whatever it is you kids do these days".

--End of part 12--