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EBW High
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September 1st 2000
The sun rose above the horizon, onto a white house in the suburbs of Saturn City. The combination of the sun and his beeping alarm awoke a young brown haired kid. He reached for his glassed, and looked at himself in the mirror. An unassuming kid stared back at him. He cleared his eyes as he stood up and flexed for the mirror, with little to show for it. He looked over at his wall, and saw a picture of himself dressed as a magician doing tricks on a stage. The winning certificate under the picture said "Magician of the Year: Trevor Mach".
Trevor Mach: *sigh* Most kids, pick a sport dumb ass. You had to be a magician.
Trevor flicked an ace of spades from his hand out of nowhere.
Trevor Mach: Oh yeah, I'm sure this will make me SO popular. *groans*
After a quick shower, Trevor made his way downstairs, where his Dad was dressed in a suit and tie, drinking coffee as he watched the news.
Trevor Mach: Hey Dad, I'm heading out.
Richard Mach: Hey kiddo. You excited? Your first day at the new school.
Trevor Mach: I wasn't excited about leaving my old school. I wasn't excited when we moved. I wasn't excited with my new room. What makes you think I'd be excited about this?
Richard Mach: It's a great school, and you'll get a great education.
Trevor Mach: Oh yeah, I'm so thrilled about that. That's like, a nice thing and all, but nothing to get too excited about.
Richard Mach: I'm trying here. Hey, I think they go a Pro Wrestling Club there. I know you're a fan of that.
Trevor Mach: How do you know that?
Richard Mach: I may or may not have looked into the school ahead of time?
Trevor Mach: You like to meddle don't you Dad?
Richard Mach: It's a Mach tradition son.
Trevor Mach: Right. Well, I'd better get going if I'm going to walk to-
Richard Mach: Walk? Who said you're walking?
Trevor Mach: I don't want a ride Dad, but thanks.
Richard Mach: You can drive yourself son.
Trevor Mach: Wait....you didn't. You didn't!
Richard Mach: Here you go.
Richard threw Trevor a set of keys. The excited young man ran out the door to find....a beaten up old Ford Pinto.
Trevor Mach: ....You really didn't.
Richard Mach: Haha! What do you think? It's not the car you wanted I know, but this is a starter car. It's a fixer upper. You use this to earn the money to buy the car you want. Call it a lesson in-
Trevor Mach: Yeah yeah, I get it Dad. Does it start at least?
Richard Mach: Of course....at least...I think it does. I had it towed here so-
Trevor Mach: You investigate my school, but you didn't start up the car?
Richard Mach: ...Uh....yeah?
Trevor Mach: Well here's hoping.
Trevor turned the key several times, and hit the gas pedal to the floor before the car finally kicked over. A large sputter of soot covered Richard Mach, as Trevor waved goodbye.
Richard Mach: Well Rich, you deserve that for standing in the way now don't you? *cough cough* I got to change.
Trevor took in the sights of Saturn City on the way to school. The Saturn Cathedral, and the Saturn Cafe. The Saturn Library, and the Saturn Memorial Arena. It quickly became apparent that everything was named after Saturns. He finally pulled up to the large High School, Saturn City High. "Home of the Saturns"....obviously.
Mach grabbed his backpack and looked around, seeing the other students walking by in their various social clicks. A tall, larger kid, with a goth look was walking by in the grass ahead of him, as a couple of jock looking kids teased him for wearing baggy jeans with straps that attached to each leg in a criss cross.
Jock #1: Geez those ratty jeans are really "tacky" Tack.
Tack: Oh haha! I never heard that one before. Back off, before you take a swim in the fountain.
Jock #2: Whoa ho ho! I think we struck a nerve. Listen you little punk. We're-
Tack: Little? I'm towering over you!
Jock #2: R-right, well still, we saw you talking to Troy's girlfriend. You back off. She's OBVIOUSLY off limits.
Tack: She asked for help with her homework! I'll talk to whoever I want.
Jock #1: You forget where you are you goth freak. This school belongs to the Alpha Betas. Don't ever forget it again!
The jocks slapped a "Kick Me" sign onto Tack's back as they ran off laughing. He had trouble reaching it, so Trevor ran up to help.
Trevor Mach: Let me get that for you.
Tack: I got it!
Trevor Mach: Dude, you're about to trip in your pants. Let me help you. See? I got it.
Tack: Thanks.
Trevor Mach: No problem.
Tack: You new? I haven't seen you before.
Trevor Mach: Just moved into town actually. I'm Trevor, Trevor Mach.
Tack: Tack, Tack Angel. Thanks again. Here's some free advice. Lay low if you don't want any problems with those douche bags. They call themselves Alpha Betas. Basically the jocks of the school. They "run the show" as it were. Whether we like it or not.
Trevor Mach: Is that right? Thanks for the tip.
Trevor walked away from Tack, and approached the two jocks. Tack couldn't here what he was saying, but suddenly Trevor punched both of the Alpha Betas in the face.
Tack Angel: WHAT THE FU-
EBW High
Trevor Mach sat outside the Principals Office, before getting called in. He sat in front of a well dressed, and smiling man.
Principal: So, we're having an interesting morning aren't we?
Trevor Mach: I guess so.
Principal: I'm your new Principal, but honestly, I'm new here myself. I want it to be a little informal, so why don't you call me Principal Steve huh?
Trevor Mach: Uh...sure? I'm Trevor....call me Trevor.
Principal Steve: Right. So what was the deal with the fight?
Trevor Mach: Just something I learned when it comes to moving around. Start with a big impression, and show that you're tough.
Principal Steve: Sounds like something you'd say.
Trevor Mach: Huh?
Principal Steve: Nothing. I guess I get where you're coming from....if this were prison. It's a school Trevor. We can't do that here. We have rules.
Trevor Mach: According to Tack, the Alpha Betas make the rules.
Principal Steve: Is that right? Listen, that kind of behavior is welcome in one of the many "Combat Club" available to you in this school.
Trevor Mach: Combat Clubs?
Principal Steve: Wrestling sort of rules Saturn City. This is the place Little Mac calls home after all, and Master Lu recently retired here.
Trevor Mach: You like wrestling?
Principal Steve: Who doesn't? I'm guessing you're into it?
Trevor Mach: Yeah...I am.
Principal Steve: Well, you can join one of the Combat Clubs if you want to take out your aggression that way. The School Champion is Troy of the Alpha Betas. I'm going to give you a break just this once, because you didn't even make it inside the school. You were "technically" not on school grounds yet? I can look the other way one time.
Trevor Mach: Why are you being nice to me?
Principal Steve: I just want to look out for my students, and to help you grow. You're only here for a few years, so I want you to make the most of it. Alright? Have fun. Less fights alright?
Trevor Mach: ...No promises, but I'll give it a shot.
Principal Steve: Great! Well, you better get going. Classes start soon.
Trevor Mach: Sure.
Trevor walked out, as Steve pulled out a book. He started writing, before quickly stopping.
Principal Steve: Why am I writing this? *shrugs* Old habits die hard.
Trevor walked down the hallway, as other students whispered about him. He walked by the two jocks, with one sporting a black eye. Trevor made note of their letter man jackets, and knew to keep his guard up around anyone wearing one. As he walked by, he bumped into someone who dropped what appeared to be a sketch book and art supplies.
Trevor Mach: Oh shit, I'm so sorry.
?: Watch where you're going.
Trevor Mach: You're right. Let me help you with-
Trevor leaned down to pick up the dropped art supplies, and locked eyes with the person he ran into. A girl with jet black hair, who kept her hair down to conceal her face, but he noticed her piercing eyes through the hair. She was wearing a black skirt, but also a denim jacket and bright red sneakers. Quite the mismatch, but it worked for her. She immediately had his attention.
Trevor Mach: Uh...with....with....
?: You alright?
Trevor Mach: Huh? Yeah! Sure! Here.
?: Thanks.
Trevor Mach: Sorry about that again. I'm new here by the way.
?: I can tell.
Trevor Mach: Really?
?: Because you're talking to me. Most people know better.
Trevor Mach: Is that right? Uh, I don't mind talking to you.
?: You should.
Trevor Mach: I'm uh....I'm Trevor.
?: ....Tali.
Trevor Mach: Huh, well I-
Tali quickly grabbed up the rest of her stuff and walked away.
Trevor Mach: Well, that was something.
Trevor shrugged and walked away. Tali looked behind her at him for a brief moment before heading to class.
Tali: Well, this year might be interesting.
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In his homeroom, Trevor Mach stood in front of the class.
Teacher Ana: Alright class, everybody calm down. We have a new student joining us this year. Trevor? Care to introduce yourself?
Trevor Mach: Sup. I'm Trevor. I like wrestling and the 80's. That pretty much covers it.
Teacher Ana: Huh....well thank you. You can take a seat by Tack over there.
Tack Angel: *waves*
Trevor Mach: ...Alright then.
Trevor sat beside Tack, as Ana went over some information about the new school year.
Tack Angel: Hello again.
Trevor Mach: Hey.
Tack Angel: What was that earlier?
Trevor Mach: What?
Tack Angel: Punching the Alpha Betas. What did they do to you?
Trevor Mach: Nothing.
Tack Angel: Then why?
Trevor Mach: Well, they seemed to be pissing you off, and I was really trying to figure out the deal with your pants.
Tack Angel: Huh? It's just...the fashion. You know? That leather jacket is straight out of the 80's though.
Trevor Mach: I'll stick with my fashion, and you stick with yours I guess. Don't you trip a lot?
Tack Angel: Surprisingly not.
Trevor Mach: Huh.
They turned to Ana as she finished writing on the chalkboard.
Teacher Ana: Alright class, you know what your classes are, but I need to give you all a primer on how we do things here. This is a "Combat School" as well an educational one. We hold weekly tournaments, and sometimes, the buildup gets a little out of hand, so please be cautious out there. Luckily, your folks signed liability wavers. The current School Champion is Troy of the Alpha Betas. Most of you interesting in the fighting, will join one of four clubs in the school. We of course have the Alpha Betas run by Troy, but we also have the Paradise Club run by Sal Paradise. We have Perfection, run by Alistair Wootingham. Finally, we have the Wolves, run by Swift. If you want to be apart of any Combat Club, you must get the approval of the one in charge, or the "Ace" as they are called. That'll do it. Have a great first day, and let's make sure everyone remembers how great Saturn High and it's students truly are!
The class shouted, and raised their hands in sync, except for Trevor, who confusingly did it after everyone else.
Class: BoING! BOInG!
Trevor Mach: Ing?! The hell is that?!
Later in the gym, Trevor sat with his back against the wall, watching as all the clubs were coming together. Tack sat down beside him.
Tack Angel: You going to join a club?
Trevor Mach: I was thinking one of the "Combat Clubs", but I don't see them here.
Tack Angel: Give it time.
Trevor Mach: What are you doing?
Tack Angel: I don't tend to join anything. Look at me. The clothes I'm wearing. It practically screams sits by himself or with other goths.
Trevor Mach: Right. Right.
Tack Angel: I'm kidding....kind of. I just... prefer solitude.
Trevor Mach: Is that right? So no girlfriend?
Tack Angel: I'm a happy bachelor.
Trevor Mach: Yeah?
Tack Angel: No. I'm desperately lonely.
Trevor Mach: I'm not judging.
Tack Angel: Really?
Trevor Mach: Not out loud.
Tack Angel: Right. *sigh* So thanks again for earlier. I appreciate you taking the sign off my back, and for punching the Alpha Betas.
Trevor Mach: I bet you could do it. Hell, I know you could. Look at you!
Tack Angel: Yeah, maybe I could, but I don't...really want to get violent or anything.
Trevor Mach: Huh. Well, that's your call.
Tack Angel: What are you looking at?
Trevor Mach: Nothing.
Tack Angel: No, your eyes are glued on something. You haven't looked at me the whole time. Hmmm? Oh. I see.
Across the gym, was the stage for the drama club, where they were busy building a castle set for their first play of the year. In front was Tali, painting a fake wall.
Tack Angel: That's Tali Rexx you're gawking at. You're barking up the wrong tree.
Trevor Mach: What do you mean?
Tack Angel: She doesn't talk to many people, kind of like me! We have so much in common. Well, actually just that part. She hangs out with Sarah and Lucca.
Trevor Mach: Those other two in the Drama Club?
Tack Angel: That'd be them. Some say she's....you know...WITH Sarah.
Trevor Mach: Yeah? I don't know about that.
Tack Angel: Why do you say that?
Trevor Mach: I caught her looking at me too.
Tack Angel: No you didn't. This room is full of people. How do you know she was looking at you?
Trevor Mach: We're the only two schlubs sitting against this wall.
Tack Angel: We are? I have no sensory awareness.
Trevor Mach; Right. I'm going to go talk to her.
Tack Angel: I wouldn't. Like I said, she doesn't like talking to anyone.
Trevor Mach: She talked to me earlier.
Tack Angel: Bull.
Trevor Mach: No seriously. All I had to do was run into her.
Tack Angel: Uh-huh. I bet you 5 bucks she doesn't talk to you.
Trevor Mach: You're on.
Trevor walked up onto the stage, and approached and unsuspecting Tali.
Trevor Mach: Uh hey there, I-
Tali Rexx: AH!
Trevor Mach: AH!
As a reflex Tali grabbed Trevor by the arm, and threw him over her shoulder into the fake wall, leaving a Trevor shaped hole.
Tack Angel: *in the distance* HAHA!
Tali Rexx: What were you doing sneaking up on me like that!? Great, now I have to start over. *groan*
Tali walked off as Tack ran up to the hole in the wall.
Tack Angel: That'll be 5 bucks.
Trevor Mach: *in the wall* She technically talked to me.
Tack Angel: Come out here. It's weird talking to you through a wall. It's like my Dad.
Trevor Mach: Does your Dad live inside the walls?
Tack Angel: What? No, that would be crazy. He works on insulation.
Trevor Mach: Oh.
Tack Angel: So yeah, THAT is who you're trying to talk to. What do you think?
Trevor Mach: I think I'm in love.
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Trevor was walking out of the school with Tack Angel at the end of his first day. Mostly uneventful after getting thrown through the wall. He saw Tali walking away with her friends, and tried to catch up to her, but suddenly, he noticed all the students parting, as two groups converged near the center fountain. One group consisted of the Alpha Betas, judging by their jackets, while the other group appeared to be the "Wolves". An intense afro clad black man in a black shirt, with a wolf on the back, got right into the face of the tallest Alpha Beta. Trevor could tell these were the "Aces" Swift and Troy.
Swift: You smug prick. You think you're too cool for school, but we're literally in school, so I guess you're not.
Troy: The hell are you going on about today Swift? You have an opponent for me this week, or are you going to give Paradise or Wootingham your shot.
Swift: Yeah, I've HAD an opponent. Me!
Troy: Doesn't work that way Swift. Remember the wager? You lost that match.
Swift: I had the flu!
Troy: Not my problem. Because of our wager, you don't get a shot at this.
Troy held up an ornate golden plated belt.
Troy: ...Until I lose it, which isn't happening. I'll hold this throughout school, and I'm taking it with me when it's all said and done. Alpha Betas rule for life.
Swift: I'll find your opponent. You just be ready asshole.
Troy: I bet I won't even break a sweat against your dork twerps.
Troy and the Alpha Betas walked away laughing, while Swift angrily pushed people out of his way, as he was followed by two other guys. Shorter and lighter in weight, they both looked to dress almost exactly the same. The back of their team t-shirts said "Rod" and "Randy".
Tack Angel: That happens a lot.
Trevor Mach: Looks that way from Swift's attitude.
Tack Angel: He doesn't get to challenge anymore, and most people don't bother trying to "run with the wolves" as the posters all over school say. They're too intimidated by Swift to join up.
Trevor Mach: Well I think I found my Club. How good are they?
Tack Angel: Pretty....close....to OK?
Trevor Mach: That's a lot of qualifiers. You sanded off that compliment.
Tack Angel: Like I said, the intimidation factor.
Trevor Mach: Hmmm. Well, I'll talk to you tomorrow right?
Tack Angel: Sure. I suppose it's about time I had a friend.
Trevor Mach: Friend huh? Alright. Later bro.
Tack Angel: Later.
As Trevor walked away, Tack looked over at Troy, as he put his arm forcefully over his girlfriend's shoulders. A perky blonde, with big "features" that caught Tack's attention.
Tack Angel: Oh Amy....why'd you have to pick a douche like that.
Two other girls walked by him.
Tack Angel: Ladies.
Girl #1: Ewww!
Girl #2: Did the creepy goth dude just talk to us? What the hell?
Tack Angel: Yeah...that seems about right. Just bury it Tack...keep the pain deep deep down. Ow...my stomach hurts.
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That night, Trevor looked out of his window, up at the night sky. The stars were not a prominent in the big city. It didn't look the same. It didn't feel the same. None of it did. He looked back to his desk to see a picture of himself, his cousin Dougie, and his older cousin Derek. It wasn't easy, forgetting about the past. As he started feeling homesick, he noticed movement in a window across the street. Someone was looking back at him. He went into the closet, and pulled out his old telescope. Not much use for it in the city, but it would show him what he needed at that moment. He set it up and took a peek. On the other end was Tali, the girl from school, who staring back at him. She jumped in panic when she saw he noticed her, and gave a meek wave before shutting her curtains.
Trevor Mach: Huh. Well hello neighbor. Hehe.
September 2nd 2000
The next day was mostly quiet, with the students mostly falling into their patterns for the year. Trevor noticed the various social cliques, and how different they were, yet they were all very excited about the matches taking place on Friday. Mach was excited himself. It had been a while since he'd seen a show. As he look at a poster made by the "Alpha Betas" disparaging the "Wolves", he bumped into somebody.
Trevor Mach: I'm sorry about that. Oh, you're the janitor? Well sorry mister....uh....
Janitor: Oh, no mister please. I'm far too humble for a title like that. I'm just a normal mortal janitor. You can call me Chris though. Chris P Bacon. Welcome to Saturn High.
Trevor Mach: Thanks Chris, but how do you know I'm new here.
Janitor Chris: I just keep a close on all the students. That's all.
Trevor Mach: Huh. Well sorry again. See ya.
Janitor Chris: See ya Trevor!
Another Janitor walked up to Chris.
Janitor: You did that on purpose didn't you?
Janitor Chris: Couldn't help it Jacob. I wanted to see up close. They're very similar aren't they?
Janitor Jacob: A lot of this place is "similar". We've seen how that can be really bad though, so let's keep a close eye on things, WITHOUT interjecting if we can help it.
Janitor Chris: I know. I know. You got it. This is fun though right?
Janitor Jacob: Being janitors?
Janitor Chris: Yeah.
Janitor Jacob: Absolutely not.
Janitor Chris: Oh.
At lunch, Trevor blanked out as he waited in line. He subconsciously drifted to a memory of himself, Dougie, and Derek playing in an old cave they found. It was there they had met someone else, and something had happened, but it felt so hazy. Suddenly, he was snapped out of it, by the lunch man pouring mashed potatoes on his tray.
Trevor Mach: Oh! That's a lot of mashed potatoes!
Lunch Man: A NEWCOMER I SEE! I ALWAYS SAY THAT YOU NEED A LOT OF POTATOES! HOW ELSE ARE YOU GOING TO SEE VISIONS IN THEM!
Trevor Mach: I can hear you man.
Lunch Man: I APOLOGIZE, BUT I WEAR HEARING AIDS! DO YOU SEE THESE THINGS! I HAVE TO CRANK THEM UP! MY NAME IS GORDON BY THE WAY! GORDON COLE!
Trevor Mach: Trevor.
Gordon Cole: IS THAT RIGHT?! I FEEL LIKE I KNEW THAT! I THINK I MET YOU IN A DREAM!
Trevor Mach: ....You don't say. Could I get some gravy please?
Gordon Cole: OF COURSE! GOOD GRAVY WE HAVE GOOD GRAVY! EH? EH?
Trevor Mach: Uh....thanks. I'm going to go sit down now.
Gordon Cole: I REALLY FEEL LIKE I KNOW THAT KID!
Student: Oh man! There's a thumb in a my sandwich!
Gordon Cole: DON'T LOOK AWAY! LET THE FEAR WASH OVER YOU!
Student: Dude, you're not making any sense!
Gordon Cole: I RARELY DO!
Trevor saw Tack sitting by himself, waving him over, but before he went to sit with Tack, he had a mission to accomplish. He walked over to the part of the cafeteria cleared out for the "Wolves". Without hesitating, he quickly sat in front of Swift. The grumpy leader of the "Wolves", glared at him angrily.
Trevor Mach: Hello Swift. My name is Trevor. I want to be a "Wolf". Awoooo!
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Minutes later Trevor was sitting back with Tack, sporting a black eye.
Tack Angel: What did you expect? He's one of the baddest dudes in the school, and you go up and howl in his face.
Trevor Mach: Heh. I expected something like that actually. He's waiting to see what I do next. He's a bad dude huh? I bet you and I could be bad dudes ourselves.
Tack Angel: Ha! Yeah right man. Look at me. I'm too introverted for that.
Trevor Mach: Introverted. You mean you don't wear all of that for attention? I mean, the spiky black hair? The chains connecting your pants. Your nose is pierced!
Tack Angel: ....It's not really pierced. This is a clip on. That's not the point. Look, I'm glad that you want to hang out and be friends, but I don't mind sitting alone and having privac-
Tack's jaw suddenly went slack, as he stared behind Trevor. Trevor turned around to see the Alpha Betas entering the cafeteria. Trevor noticed Tack was staring straight at the girl around Troy's arm.
Trevor Mach: What's her name?
Tack Angel: Huh?
Trevor Mach: The girl over there.
Tack Angel: Huh?
Trevor Mach: The one you're drooling over.
Tack Angel: Huh?
Trevor Mach: Tack! Snap out of it!
Tack Angel: What Trevor? What?
Trevor Mach: Who is she?
Tack Angel: Her? Oh, she's Amy Stuart. Troy's girlfriend, but he doesn't treat her right. Look at him, pawing at her like that. I should be pawing at her like that.
Trevor Mach: You what now?
Tack Angel: I would be more gentle and respecting though.
Trevor Mach: I see.
Tack Angel: Her family financially contributes to the school. She's a genius and she's beautiful. Also though....that chest.
Trevor Mach: That chest?
Tack Angel: Yeah. She's got big bo-
Trevor Mach: I got it. You just...don't have much a filter do you?
Tack Angel: I don't talk out loud much.
Troy: YOU!
Trevor Mach: Me?
Troy pushed students out of the way to get into Trevor's face as he got out of his chair.
Troy: Oh no, you sit the hell back down.
Trevor Mach: Nah, I'm good. Can I help you with something?
Troy: You the son of a bitch that got into a fight with my boys?
Trevor Mach: I wouldn't call it a fight. They didn't put up much of one.
Troy: Heh, so you're a funny huh. We got a new clown in the school? We don't need one. Take your clown shoes, and walk your ass out of my cafeteria now.
Trevor Mach: I haven't eaten my jello yet.
Troy: Do you know who I am?
Trevor Mach: Someone in desperate need of a breath mint.
Troy: You mother fu-
Amy Stuart: Troy, I'm hungry. Can this wait until later.
Troy: Yeah....yeah it can. You're not going anywhere, and I know where to find you.
Trevor Mach: Wouldn't hide if I could.
Troy walked towards the lunch line, and the students began their gossip.
Tack Angel: Well, you're certainly making your mark.
Trevor Mach: It is what it is.
Tack Angel: She looked at me. Did you see that?
Trevor Mach: I was kind of busy.
Tack Angel: She did that to break the tension. She saved you from another black eye. She's an angel....well...not yet she's not.
Trevor Mach: High ambitions from this guy.
At the lunch line, Amy looked back to the table with Trevor and Tack, before being pulled forward by Troy.
Troy: You know we don't wait in line babe. Jump to the front with me.
Amy Stuart: Uh....sorry everybody.
Gordon Cole: YOU KNOW, IDEAS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! THEY'RE SO ABSTRACT! THEY EXIST SOMEWHERE, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S A NAME FOR IT! AN IDEA DOESN'T EXIST ONE MOMENT, AND IT SUDDENLY COMES INTO BEING, WANTING TO BECOME SOMETHING! I ONCE HAD A DREAM THAT I WAS IN THE FBI!
Troy: Nobody cares old man! You going to fill up the tray or do I have to do it! Damn!
Gordon Cole: JUST FOR THAT, I WILL BE WITHHOLDING A POLITE SMILE, AS I FILL YOUR TRAY WITH AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF MASHED PO-TA-TOES!
Back at the "Wolves" table, Swift was staring daggers into Trevor.
Randy: Yo Swift man, can you believe that guy? Coming up here and wanting to be in our Combat Club. I don't think so.
Rod: I know right? No WAY he's getting in here!
Swift: You see the way he just walked up to us and sat down? The way that damned fool stared Troy right in the face? I think we might just have a new "Wolf" on our hands.
Randy: I totally agree. Absolutely.
Rod: I like him already!
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That night, Trevor was back at home, still sorting out stuff from his moving boxes. He pulled out a picture of himself, and his cousins Derek and Dougie. He suddenly felt a flash of pain trying to remember them, but before he could say anything, he heard his Dad downstairs asking him to take out the trash. He went outside and took the trash to the dumpster in the alley, where he ran into Tali, doing the same thing.
Trevor Mach: Uh...h-hey neighbor.
Tali Rexx: *sigh* It's you again. Look, I don't know if I can throw you through a brick wall, but I can try.
Trevor Mach: No! No! I'm just taking out the trash!
Tali Rexx: Oh. Alright then. Sorry, I-
Trevor Mach: That was a hell of a throw the other day.
Tali Rexx: Yeah? Well you freaked me out. People don't approach me like that.
Trevor Mach: You seem like you'd be great in one of those Combat Clubs. Why aren't you in one?
Tali Rexx: You kidding? I guess you wouldn't be. You're new, so you wouldn't know. Women don't participate in the Combat Clubs at Saturn High.
Trevor Mach: Seriously?
Tali Rexx: Seriously. Alpha Beta decree. It's a bunch of bullshit. That Troy is an asshole.
Trevor Mach: Yeah, I got that vibe.
Tali Rexx: He doesn't seem to like you very much.
Trevor Mach: Something you too have in common.
Tali Rexx: I didn't say that.
Trevor Mach: Throwing me, and getting upset that I'm just taking out the trash kind of did.
Tali Rexx: I just....I don't converse very much.
Trevor Mach: Except with Sarah and Lucca?
Tali Rexx: You catch on quickly.
Trevor Mach: I kinda have to. Well let's start over shall we? I'm Trevor Mach. I'm new around here. It's nice to meet you.
Tali Rexx: *sigh* Tali Rexx. I'm your neighbor...I guess.
Trevor Mach: See? That wasn't so hard was it?
Tali Rexx: Don't push your luck.
Trevor Mach: At least we're getting somewhere.
Tali Rexx: You want to get somewhere with me?
Trevor Mach: I uh...I mean I just....well you know.....
Tali Rexx: Huh. You're an odd one.
Trevor Mach: Sorry?
Tali Rexx: It's not a bad thing. Well I better get goi-
Trevor Mach: Can I have your EIM username?
Tali Rexx: I'm sorry, but my what?
Trevor Mach: You know, your EOL Messenger account name? Maybe we could chat on the computer?
Tali Rexx: I....I don't have one.
Trevor Mach: Oh.
Tali Rexx: Maybe I'll get one.
Trevor Mach: Well alright the-
Tali Rexx: MAYBE.
Trevor Mach: Got it.
Tali Rexx: .....See ya.
Trevor Mach: Later!
Trevor smiled as he threw his trash away. It was going to be a crazy year for sure, but it didn't have to be all bad. As we started walking back towards home, he bumped into a strange figure, aimlessly walking down the alleyway.
Trevor Mach: Whoa! Sorry about that...uh...are you....are you all right Miss?
?: Huh? Yeah, and the name's Lucca, not Miss. I just have my calculations off a little bit.
Trevor Mach: Is that right?
Lucca: Yeah, I wanted to go to the past of this world, roughly 1000 or so years in the past.
Trevor Mach: Huh....well good luck with that.
A confused Trevor walked away, but suddenly saw a flash of light come out of the alley. He ran back to find Lucca missing.
Trevor Mach: ....Huh....I'm just going to walk away. Yeah, not a bad idea.
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September 3rd 2000
Tali Rexx sat in the back of her history class, like she always did. It wasn't because she didn't care, but because she just wanted her solitude while learning. History fascinated her, and the people are her did not. The new guy caught her eye though. Mostly because of him being such a goofball in his first couple of days. The way he laughed after getting thrown through the stage set, and then shrugging off the punch from Swift. It was like he made himself part of a joke that he could laugh at. That kind of confidence could make you bulletproof in High School. She shook her head to clear the thoughts away. He was just another guy in a sea of faces, and she cared little for most of them. She readjusted her focus from Mach to her teacher, who was new this year. A tall, muscular woman with dark skin, named Eris Nagel.
Eris Nagel: Alright class, listen up, because we ARE having a quiz at the end of the week. I like to get started early on passing out the F's if you aren't going to give an "F" about my class. I know that was funny, you don't have to laugh, but it's also very true. I don't have time for slackers. Now, we're going to be covering a lot this year, namely though, we're getting to the basics, like how this system of ours was formed. The "Combat Clubs", are a tradition that dates back to the year 1000AD, but some say even earlier than that. Reports are that the ideas were brought about in 600AD, but we didn't get a fully realized system until 1000AD. We still have old artifacts supporting this theory. What happened in 1000AD? Yes, you Tali.
Tali Rexx: A small group from Guardia created the first fighting league that gave way to a new system of doing things.
Eris Nagle: Correct! From there, wrestling became a standard way of settling disputes throughout the ages. In the middle of wars, generals would stop the fighting, and let their matches decide the victor. I'm sure we all remember the famous photo of Little Mac wrestling the communist leader in the 80's, ending the Cold War. It's a pass time, an honor, and tradition, but today we're going to start going over what it really means historically. What the impact had on society and-
?: *snicker*
Eris Nagle: I'm sorry, but who is laughing? You in the back, in the Alpha Beta jacket. What's your name?
?: That would be Lukie Mrs. Nagle.
Eris Nagle: Hey now! That's Miss Nagle! Who told you I was married?!
Lukie: You're wearing a wedding ring?
Eris Nagle: Huh? Oh right...that still won't come off....no matter where I go. Whatever. Lukie, why are you laughing?
Lukie: Because, wrestling is just about control, and domination, and getting what you want. That's the whole class. That's it in a nut shell. I don't need to be learning about history, because I make it myself in the ring. You'll see me do that in a couple of days, during the Friday fights. Make sure you're all there. I'll be battering that punk Rod, and then we're having a pool party at my house!
Tali Rexx: *sigh* Can you save the grandstanding for your own time. I'm trying to learn here.
Lukie: I'm sorry, but is the weirdo goth girl trying to say something to me? TO ME?! Keep your head down and your mouth shut. Only time you can open that mouth around me is when you're su-
Eris Nagle: THAT'S ENO-
Trevor Mach: Can it dick head!
Lukie: Huh? Oh, the new kid hasn't had enough this week? You've got Troy ready to cave your head in. You really want to make this worse for yourself?
Trevor Mach: Oh yeah. I really do.
Lukie: Too bad you're not in a "Combat Club". You might be able to back up that mouth, but you'll probably duck and hide, and think you're safe outside of the ring. I promise you're not.
Eris Nagle: You! Go to Principal Steve! Now!
Lukie: Heh. Why not? Better than wasting my time in here.
After class Tali Rexx was quite to leave. Her hand was still clutched in anger from earlier, but she held her head down, and her fist behind her books, until she was suddenly startled.
Trevor Mach: Hey! Are you alr-
She turned around and hit the locker right in front of Trevor's face.
Trevor Mach: -ight?
Tali Rexx: I'm fine! Just leave me alone! Hey, I don't need you to fight my battles for me either.
Trevor Mach: I know you don't, I was just getting tired of hearing him personally. You threw me like I was nothing, and I'm not that light. Do they do intergender matches on Friday? You should totally challenge him to-
Tali Rexx: They don't DO intergender matches....because they don't have Women's Combat Clubs in Saturn High.
Trevor Mach: What?
Tali Rexx: Most of these vapid bitches would rather be cheerleaders for the Alpha Betas, meaning cocksleeves.
Trevor Mach: ...That sucks.
Tali Rexx: No they do literally, but it is what it is. I have to get to my next class.
Trevor Mach: Alright. I'll see you later?
Tack Angel: Dude....what did you do now?
Trevor Mach: It wasn't me!
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That night, Trevor turned off his television and closed his textbook. He was never much for reading when it came to textbooks. He had boxes of books, but none of them were about the molecular structure of protons or anything like that. He'd figure it out as he went along, and would have to hope that it was enough.
Trevor Mach: *internally* I'm exhausted. Think I'll turn in for the night and-huh? Oh? Is Tali still up?
Trevor went to his window when he noticed her light was on. He smiled before waving over to try and get her attention, but his smile turned to shock when he realized she was changing in front of the window. We was stunned with silence as he saw her removing her overly baggy shirt.
Trevor Mach: *internally* Wow, she hides a great figure under baggy clothes. I guess the tomboy in her would-no no! Get a hold of yourself! Stop looking. I can't turn awa-
He suddenly felt a cold chill up his spine and looked to the street below his neighbor's house. A gruff man stood in the front yard smoking a cigarette. He stared back at Trevor, his eyes almost alight with fury. That had to be Tali's father.
Trevor Mach: *internally* Oh shit! I'm busted. This is bad!
He then shifted his gaze back to the window before backing away, only to have Tali staring right back at him as well. He tried waving it off and waving goodnight, only to trip on a light cord. He fell backwards in his room, with the lamp following him to the floor.
September 4th 2000
Tali Rexx quietly walked to school by herself. She preferred to stay off the busier roads so she could keep to herself. However, he best friend Sarah always managed to track her down.
Sarah: Going this way today huh?
Tali Rexx: Can't shake you can I?
Sarah: No, and would you even want to?
Tali Rexx: Not especially.
Sarah: So get this, I think I have a way for us to get tickets to GuardiaMania next year.
Tali Rexx: That's what you said this year. Remember? It'd be the big 1000 Year Anniversary event. You had us call that radio station all day, and all it did was get us a free t-shirt.
Sarah: That was a chance, a real shot in the dark, but this is more concrete. I know a guy that's going to be scalping tickets, and he's going to get some in advance. He knows a guy who knows a guy. We could get really really great tickets this year. Front row of the Saturn Dome!
Tali Rexx: How much is endeavor going to cost?
Sarah: ....How does a life's savings sound?
Tali Rexx: ...A tad bit much?
Sarah: Oh come on, I know how much you love this stuff! It'd be more for you than me anyways! You've always been the biggest fan between us.
Tali Rexx: I know, that's why I kept the free t-shirt!
Sarah: Think about it alright?
Tali Rexx: To be fair it's a comfy t-shirt. I wear to sleep.
Sarah: Think about it!
Tali Rexx: I will! I will!
Sarah: It's going to be fun Tali!
Tali Rexx: You say that like you've already won or something.
Sarah: Haven't I?
Tali Rexx: No. No you absolutely have not.
Sarah: Right. We'll see.
Tali Rexx: Uh-huh.
Sarah: Say, isn't that the weirdo you threw around the other day?
Tali Rexx: What?
Sarah: He's pulling up behind us.
Trevor pulled up in his beaten up Ford Pinto.
Trevor Mach: Hey ladies, can I offer you a ride?
Sarah: That's a big pass "stud". I don't sit in moving disasters.
Trevor Mach: ....Admittedly it's a fixer upper. Tali? How about you?
Tali Rexx: I'm walking with my friend. We're fine.
Trevor Mach: Listen Tali, I really want to talk to you about-
Tali Rexx: Last night?
Sarah: Ooo! What happened last night?
Tali Rexx: I caught this voyeur spying on me through the window.
Sarah: What?!
Trevor Mach: No! No! It wasn't like that! I was waving goodnight! I saw your light was still on!
Tali Rexx: I turned to see you staring lasers at me through the window. I guess it's my own fault for changing in front of my own window? Sorry, I didn't expect the new neighbor to be such a perv.
Sarah: Haha!
Trevor Mach: I was frozen with FEAR! I saw this menacing dude in your yard! He was staring right back at me!
Tali Rexx: You saw my Dad huh?
Sarah: Oh boy, if you saw Harley then you're a dead man.
Trevor Mach: Ah! Really Tali, I didn't mean to look! I never would have!
Tali Rexx: Never? Why? What's wrong with me?
Trevor Mach: Huh? Wait....what? I feel like....I'm getting trapped in a box here.
Tali Rexx: No, you're getting your car trapped on a one way street.
Trevor Mach: I am?! Oh no!
Trevor hit the breaks, as he soon found himself blocking traffic as the two girls continued their walk to school.
Trevor Mach: *yelling* I guess I'll see you at school! If I ever make it that is!
Sarah: That guy is such a weirdo.
Tali Rexx: Yeah.
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Tack Angel stumbled his way into the school, his baggy chain covered jeans dragging him down more than usual. Happy to have made a new friend, the waves of depression still hit whenever he sees her with him. Amy Stuart just seemed so far out of his league, but he still yearned to know her better, and tried to fight away thoughts of Troy touching her. He ended up running into a group of hacky sack players, before stumbling into Lukie and another Alpha Beta.
Lukie: Hey loser, you really need to watch where you're going.
Tack Angel: As true as that might be, you'd be wise to do the same. Unlike a lot of people around here, I really don't like parting like the sea whenever you walk through.
Lukie: Oh? Is that right? When did the goth goof get an attitude?
Tack Angel: I don't want any trouble. I don't fight.
Lukie: You're going to have trouble, because I DO fight. So come on Tack. Show me some of that attitude. Oh wait, you couldn't if you wanted to. You're not in a Combat Team. Get out of my face.
The Alpha Betas walked off laughing, while Tack clenched his fist.
Trevor Mach: You alright man?
Tack Angel: Whoa! You scared me.
Trevor Mach: Easy! I'm a good guy! I'm a friend!
Tack Angel: Friend. I'm not used to that. Not lately.
Trevor Mach: You sure you don't have any stuck to your jeans? I'm sure a lot of students get stuck and-
Tack Angel: It's a fashion statement! They're cool!
Trevor Mach: Alright! They're cool! They're totally cool. *sigh* I was just just coming to back you up.
Tack Angel: Thanks. Those guys. They need to be taught a lesson.
Trevor Mach: You gonna do it?
Tack Angel: I don't fight. I always hope for other solutions.
Trevor Mach: Is that a goth thing? A you thing? What?
Tack Angel: It's a me thing. It's always been important to me, that I don't cave in to my anger.
Trevor Mach: Well, I'm not as opposed to my anger. It's pretty great. I'll give you an example. So I was stuck on a one way road this morning, and these jerk starts honking at me-
Trevor told Tack his story as the two went to their first class. The day was going smoothly for a change, but a dire feeling was in the air for the "Wolves". Swift's team were going to have a representative take on a member of the "Alpha Betas", and the entire school would be present for it. Trevor was excited to see them in action, and sat next to Tack, still telling a story.
Trevor Mach: And that's why anger is NOT the worst thing in the world.
Tack Angel: Really? You tell me that story all day and THAT'S the conclusion you came to? You're lucky that driver probably doesn't know you were a student. I can't believe you took a tire iron to his car! I think that's a horrible idea! It just shows that anger is unpredictable and dangerous. I try to live like Buddha.
Trevor Mach: You kind of look like Buddha.
Tack Angel: Huh?!
Trevor Mach: I mean that in a good way! Ladies love a teddy bear!
Tack Angel: If that were true, maybe Amy would give me the time of day.
Trevor Mach: You mean that girl down there?
Amy entered from a side door, as she tried to avoid being seen. She took a place in a obscure spot and sit down.
Tack Angel: I think Troy makes her come to these, but she's not excited about it.
Trevor Mach: Isn't she rich? Doesn't her family pay for a lot of this equipment?
Tack Angel: Yeah. I just don't think it's in her blood. That's why her family wants her to marry Troy. He'll have influence and power. That's the theory anyways.
Trevor Mach: Your theory?
Tack Angel: ....I may have a lot of time on my hands to think about these things? It's possible.
Trevor Mach: Uh-huh. Don't be ashamed of how you feel with he-oh crap!
Trevor tried to hide behind Tack.
Tack Angel: What are you doing?
Trevor Mach: Is she still there? Tali?
Tack Angel: Uh....she's sitting across from us. Why?
Trevor Mach: I just felt a judgemental gaze. Another chill up my spine. Just like her Dad. How do they do that?
Tack Angel: You want to tell me what's going on?
Trevor Mach: Uh, not really. I barely know you dude.
Tack Angel: Hey! I'm pouring my guts out here! You think that's easy?
Trevor Mach: I didn't ask you to.
Tack Angel: You kind of did!
Trevor Mach: Fine! I may have been caught in what looks like an attempt to watch Tali undress, BUT, it wasn't like that.
Tack Angel: ...Heh...hehe....hahahaha!
Trevor Mach: Oh sure, get the laughing out. Let's hear it.
Tack Angel: You just can't stop yourself can you? I've known you less than a week, and I've never seen someone dig themselves into such a deep hole with Tali Rexx. I mean Sal Paradise tries to, but he's had a few years head start on you.
Trevor Mach: Sal Paradise?
Tack Angel: Yeah, that guy moving towards her right now actually.
Trevor Mach: Huh?
Trevor peaked over Tack's shoulder, to see a suave kid with slicked back black hair and a purple track suit approached Tali. He was followed by two powerful looking kids.
Tack Angel: Mike Kinniku and Juan Amigo.
Trevor Mach: Huh?
Tack Angel: Those guys there. "Paradise Club". They're one of the four Combat Clubs in Saturn High. Sal's been trying to get into Tali's pants since High School started.
Trevor Mach: Really?
Tack Angel: I say it that bluntly, because he's got a reputation. He gets around. We'll leave it at that.
Trevor saw Sal whisper something into Tali's ear, as she turned away with a slight scowl. He laughed and walked away. Trevor felt his blood boiling.
Tack Angel: You don't have that tire iron on you right now right?
Trevor Mach: No. Why?
Tack Angel: You're clamping down on my shoulder right now.
Trevor Mach: Oh! Sorry!
Tack Angel: You like her huh?
Trevor Mach: I don't know how I feel.
Tack Angel: You gut instinct was jealousy. That says a lot.
Trevor Mach: Maybe.
Tack Angel: Trust me, I know.
The room suddenly got quiet, as Principal Steve stood in the middle of the Gym.
Principal Steve: Students, if I can have your attention.....it's time for WRESTLING!
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Trevor was excited for the bout. He clenched his fists, and felt the rush as he saw the two young men enter the ring. Troy came out with cheerleaders, holding the Saturn High Championship above his head. All around the ring, the members of the other Combat Team looked on in envy as Rod of the "Wolves" stepped in and helped up his Letterman's Jacket, featuring the symbol of his team. Troy was an overwhelming favorite on one half of the GYM, while the other half were less than impressed. Still, they weren't exactly enthusiastic about the "Wolves" for some reason.
Trevor Mach: Not very popular are they?
Tack Angel: They're not a very good team. I'd say they rank last of the 4. Swift is great, but he's not the easiest Captain to work with. Rod and Randy put up with it, I have no idea how or why.
Trevor Mach: Huh. Well Rod's not doing TOO ba-WHOA!
They started in a test of strength, but Troy quickly took Rod to the mat. He overwhelmed him with size, strength, and intensity.
Tack Angel: This is how it goes. Troy's an intimidating guy.
Trevor Mach: Why doesn't Swift challenge him?
Tack Angel: He did once before. It was going well, but a lot of people say that Troy and Lukie cheated to beat Swift, who was undefeated until that point. Swift started getting woozy way too early. They think it had something to do with his water or something. Anyways, a side wager made before the match stated that Swift couldn't challenge again.
Trevor Mach: I see.
As Troy and Rod continued to batter each other in the ring, Principal Steve watched on. History Teacher Eris Nagel approached him.
Eris Nagel: No matter where we go, it's always the same, isn't it?
Principal Steve: It's similar, but things could be very different here.
Eris Nagel: For our sake it'd better be.
As they spoke Troy punted Rod in the face and pinned him for the 1-2-3. Troy was still the Champion, to the celebration of some, and disdain of others. Swift wigged out and flipped a table. On the other side of stage Tali Rexx got up to walk away, but unbeknownst to her, a cheerleader began to pursue.
Eris Nagel: The more things change.
Principal Steve: The more they stay the same. Oh boy. *sigh*
Tali was making her way through a crowd when she was spun around by the tall, blonde, and muscular cheerleader.
Tali Rexx: Oh come on Erica, I don't feel like doing this today.
Erica: We don't like you sitting on our side of the GYM.
Tali Rexx: I can sit wherever I want!
Erica: Your dour and gloom expression really rains on our parade!
Tali Rexx: Not all of us are as thrilled a moron brute like Troy rules this school. You need to see that when you take your little group photos.
Erica: You know, you didn't have to be on the outside looking in. I offered you a spot on the squad when you came to the school. You like to hide it, but you're a real looker when you want to be. I've seen you change in the locker room.
Tali Rexx: And that makes me disgusted and uncomfortable. I want no part of your pep squad. Stay the hell away from me Erica. You'll regret it otherwise.
Erica: Is that right?
Trevor and Tack were walking towards them, coming down from their seats.
Trevor Mach: That was one sided as hell.
Tack Angel: Tell me about it. Props to Rod for trying though.
Trevor Mach: It was more like Rod got the Rod if you catch my drift.
Tack Angel: The subtext was not that veiled. I immediately got it.
Trevor Mach: Just checking I-
Erica suddenly tripped up Tali, and she stumbled forward. Trevor lunged forward to catch her, stopping her from falling, but-
Trevor Mach: Are you all right Tali? I-
Tali Rexx: *cough*
Trevor Mach: Huh?
Trevor looked down to see that he had propped Tali up by grabbing her chest. He quickly panicked and let go, falling backwards himself, until he was caught by Tack. Tali quickly turned back to see if Erica was still there, before leaving in a huff.
Trevor Mach: Dammit, you've got to be kidding me! I just didn't want her to fall!
Tack Angel: What was that like?
Trevor Mach: Huh?
Tack Angel: You touched them right? Detail it please?
Trevor Mach: No! Help me up!
Tack Angel: Right. It was worth a try.
As Trevor dusted himself off, he was suddenly approached by a livid and imposing black kid.
Swift: You!
Trevor Mach: Me?
Swift: Listen here white bread, and listen good. I need a new wolf. I need someone who can not only run with the pack, but go for the jugular. You wanted in before. You want in now?
Trevor Mach: Seriously?
Swift: Do I NOT look serious to you?!
Tack Angel: You're looking super serious Swift.
Trevor Mach: Heh. Hell yes I want in.
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