13: Gnarly Punishment

Earlier...

"Well, I better get going." A small glow emitted from the top of the huge staircase before the girl was gone.

Now...

Meanwhile, Jim was training harder than ever before. He didn't know where Blinky was, in fact, he didn't need to know. Half of Trollmarket was looking for Ezira. Ezira, ugh why? Jim couldn't understand why he was mad, in fact, he should have been upset.

He'd almost torn the dummy to its bare bones. His breath was hard and heavy as his armor disappeared. His eyes widen, he needed to get home! Jim texted toby before running back home. As he was walking to the back door his mother met him. "Jim someone just dropped a huge box for you. Do you know who sent it?" Jim's eyes gazed at the floor in guilt, 'the moped.' Despite being super happy, guilt slinked in and out as he opened the large package. There inside was a blue moped with a sword sticker on its side. Jim beamed with joy but it didn't feel right..."Oh goodness! It's a moped! Jim how wonderful! You've always wanted one!" Jim looked away, "yeah..."

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The next day was very...awkward. Jim noticed Ezira didn't do anything when Claire made fun of her or when Steve mocked her.
It was saddening, but justice was coming. In class, everyone was goofing off since there was no work. "Mrs.Nunez principals office. Now." Not a moment later the speaker spoke again, "Steve Palchuk get to the office. NOW." The blonde groaned before slowly walking out.

Meanwhile, Ezira was already inside but wanted to sit in another office, she couldn't bear to see the families. 

In the Office...

"You're daughter has been bullying our new student. She has made inappropriate comments, been verbally and physically abusive." Strickler continued to read off a paper then looked up at the family. "I am sure you are familiar with the "Legend" family." At the mention of the name, Claire's parents stiffened. "T-the legends. Oh gosh. They aren't going to sue right?"

"No. Mrs.Ezira hasn't spoken a word to her relatives. She has spared your reputation." After a few more minutes of speaking, Ezira rolled in. Mrs.Nunez ran over and hugged her. "I'm so sorry. Please forgive me." Ezira merely chuckled, unsure of how to take in the situation. Claire, however, was about to pop, how dare Ezira do this! A few minutes later the family walked out the door.

Next was Steve's parents, this conversation was less awkward. It seemed this was normal. However, the injuries caused did shock them. Normally Steve stuffed students in a locker or call em' names but never this. Ezira noticed Steve was having difficulty adjusting to Coach Steve being his new dad, which to her was the probable cause of his outburst that led to her injury. "Wait. I didn't know about what's going on in his life. Could we just let this pass?" The parents were thankful. "Thank you. We appreciate it."

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