C2 CHAPTER TWO: Deep Down Inside

Dark, lonely all of it just existing In the depths of Paul's memories, a chilling moment unfolding, defying beliefs.

A tense encounter gripped by raw emotions of sorrow clashing with anger, love tangled with confusing betrayal.

It was a silent storm raging in his mind, an unresolved past looming large.

In the haunting maze of Paul's memories, we zoom into a shadowed alley, where young Paul stands, trembling with dread and despair.

His eyes wide open with horror, as he witnesses his elder brother's tears streaming down his face, forced by an unseen person to harm their dad by stabbing his dad in the chest Contineosly.

a heart-wrenching realization loomed over Paul as he understood his brother's unwilling suffering, forced by a menacing figure compelling him to commit this devilish act, Paul was frozen in fear unable to do anything.

"Please! I'm begging you, stop it, STOP!!!" Paul's voice quivered with desperation, echoing through the darkness as his pleas vibrated in overwhelming terror. His heart raced wildly, pounding against his chest like a hard-beat drum.

"PLEAASEEEEE!!!" Every syllable ripped from his soul, drenched in fear and helplessness.

The bulky figure slowly turned its gaze towards Paul, a devilish grin stretching across its face, sending shivers down Paul's spine.

His breath hitched, horror consuming him as he was forcefully pulled out of his flashback.

Back to reality seeing The same devilish smile on the figure before him ignited a fiery rage within Paul as he could no longer see reality for what it was but only saw him and that man from his past. His veins bulged with fury as he clenched his fist.

"Back then, I was just a helpless kid, powerless, Yet You reveled in the pain my dad and brother were feeling, relishing in The suffering you put me through.

Why? What satisfaction did you gain that much evil?"[dripping with overwhelming anger] Paul said, his words fueled by years of torment he went through.

Veins protruded from his trembling arms, his face contorted into a chilling psychopathic grin.

"Every day, that moment haunts me, like a twisted obsession, always questioning If insanity is what it takes to make you suffer as you made me suffer, " His voice echoed with a chilling calmness, enveloped by the storm of emotions raging within.

"huh, what the hell is he even talking abo...." The bulky man was saying before it faded into an unrecognizable blur as Paul lunged forward with lightning speed, delivering a swift kick, landing at the bulky figure's face.

"Huh? Impossible! How did he move so quickly, his he the same guy I just punched right now?" The bulky man grunted, but before he could react, Paul retracted his kick, springing higher for a devastating blow that connected with precision.

Refusing to fall, the bulky figure launched a counter punch towards Paul in mid-air. "No chance of you dodging this!" He said Internally as the punch drew closer to Paul's face, but Paul's quick reflexes made him skillfully use the momentum of the punch to twist in the air and counter, delivering a punishing blow to the bulky man's side.

Pain shot through the bulky man's body, a gasp escaping his mouth as he locked eyes with Paul.

Within Paul's gaze burned a cold intensity, devoid of mercy or restraint, amplifying the fear that was hidden within him and coursing through the bulky man's veins.

Paul didn't relent, becoming a monster of strikes and blows, with each hit landing with precision and purpose. The scene unfolded like a rapid dance of fists and kicks.

His punches echoed with the weight of desperation and anger, carrying the emotional intensity of someone driven by an overwhelming hatred.

As the bulky figure fell to the ground after the barricade, Paul seized the opportunity, jumping upon him with unrelenting fury.

His blows rained down like a tsunami, the sounds of impact vibrated through the space, and each strike enveloped Paul's relentless anger.

"You don't get to escape this fight! Stay awake!" Paul's voice, although blank was still filled with an unmistakable despair, as he continued his relentless attacks with tears filling his eyes.

"It ok Paul, he already knocked out, calm down, he's not the one from that day look at him better" Alen yelled holding Paul's hand from punching his face again.

"Paul! Stop!" Alen's urgent voice pierced through Paul's intense state, finally snapping him out of it.

Immediately all seven of them heard the news that cops were coming and as soon as the cops arrived they were nowhere to be found only the bodies of fifty beaten-up boys could be found, leaving the police in confusion.

"Ring, ring", the sound of a cop making a call the person immediately picked up a young soft lady's voice and answered saying.

"What the hell do you want" the lady said

"General Nicole, there's trouble. We need you here," the officer said with urgency.

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Later, atop a building, the group gathered in the evening breeze.

"Hey Paul, hey Paul, snap out of it already," Alen said slapping Paul on the face.

"Ouch why are you doing that," Paul said"Well when you don't want to get out of that drunken state of yours, what else do you expect me to do" Alen said".

Sorry everyone I don't even know how I went so roged like I didn't care about everywhere around me, after that certain bad memory flashed I didn't know what got into me"[tired] Paul said facing upward toward the evening sky.

"No problem Paul just don't go out of us again alright and let us help next time please," Lola said looking at Paul with concern.

"Hey rest up it the new year's after all"[worried] Leo said.

"So cool Paul how did you do that you got to tell me you just got to tell me"[excited] Kazuto kept saying.

"Shut up you dumbass, can't you see the state he is"[annoyed] Leo said smacking Kazuto's head.

"Sorry Paul"[feeling guilty], Kazuo said.

"We all going anywhere thanks for the ice cream Saturday, will see you later" Leo Said as all the remaining 4 with Leo left the area saying their farewell leaving Alen and Paul alone.

Want to head to the park and unwind?" [peacefully] Alen asked, gesturing toward the peaceful distance.

"Sure, I've learned my lesson, I know what to do now, and this time not even reality can stop me. That place seems like the safest spot around here," Paul agreed, smiling as he followed Alen toward the serene park, hoping for a moment of respite amidst the chaos of their lives.