Some times has passed, while Sarah is still resting on the school's clinic, some of the elite student body, professors and the principle is in a ongoing gathering inside the guidance councilor's building discussing the recent student rampage incident.
Lukas open his eyes and seeing himself being confronted by a lot of school officials. He also saw Reymund participating.
Lukas showed a tiny smile and said "Am i gonna get arrested now"
The principal then said "Don't be ridiculous, why would we arrest a 10 year old student. We just want to know the details"
The person who is talking is Principal Arthur.
"I Accepted that duel notice because its been a while since we held an annual official duel. It is supposed to be beneficial to our school. Since, the event is being funded by external enterprises. the revenue which are supposed to be used for the betterment of this school, was instead use as a medical expenses and compensations for the victims. We also pay back the funds that the enterprises allocated for this duel"
"All of this, because a student went into rampage"
"I believe the two of you is being guided correctly by your designated home room teachers about the do's and don'ts of an official duel."
"But then you decided to rampage, without informing your professors about your personal difficulty. Hiding your true intention will not do you good Mr. Abraham."
The principal then sighed as he head palm out of frustration
He said, "If we can't find a more reasonable evidence of your rampage, I'm afraid, a life-long ban for academic record will be sentence by the government to you."
"If you don't know how grave that is, the society itself will turn against you."
Reymund then raise his hand. And after the principal saw it, he gave Reymund okay to talk.
"Lukas, i did not tell them about you, you need to tell them yourself" Reymund told Lukas.
After a brief silent he decided to speak with everyone about his case. He inform them that the first episode occurs when a group of female students tried to bully him, and that his childhood friend was hurt trying to deescalate and by the time he was conscious, the damage has been done.
He also describes to them that whenever he is in this state, he cannot control his body and that all he can do it watch as his body moves on its own, hurting everyone.
Lukas also explain his past experience regarding the kidnapping case, and every time he went into rampage he always get transported back to that scene, that he longed wanted to forget.
For his last statement, he became honest and told everyone in the room, despite his insecurity that he was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and that this always occurs whenever he see his childhood friend, who he promise to protect at all cost.
And at the end of his story he said to them "I don't want to leave my childhood friend, i don't want to be apart from her. but if being with her will cause her a lot of trouble. i am willing to stay out of her life."
Lukas also told them that the duel was just a means to oblige them both to drop out of school whoever loses the fight. And that Lukas planned to lose, to drop out with integrity and fairness. but then Sarah interfered the fight and that Lukas went out of control just seeing her hugged Reymund.
Other professor replied "What the hell ! you can drop out immediately for all we care about if that's what you want. But why drag the school with it !? "
Lukas then replied "I am Lukas Abraham, Class 2-A, representative of the class and with high honor, ranked top 5 from the whole school, and your saying i will drop out for the sake of it.
Lukas then looks at the professor with distain in his eyes and said to him, "Know your place, you good-for-nothing teacher."
That professor was hit with Lukas reply because he knew he is just leaving out lesson plans to distribute to Lukas, the class representative, and not teach at all.
"I apologize for my rude behavior" Lukas said as he bow down.
That professor was about to shout, "YOU SON OF A B-!" but then he was interrupted by the principal.
"Enough both of you, you don't need to add fuel to the fire !" Principal Arthur said
"I'm sorry to hear about your condition, but if what you say is true, that just mean i cannot let you go back to this school since your friend, which is the trigger, is studying here"
"plus you broke the codes and principles of this school so expelling you would be a more rational conclusion"
"At least that's what i would declare if it was an incompetent punk, but since you're are an excellent student, with pride and integrity. I cannot leave youngsters like you, to walk on a rebellious path"
Then Principal Arthur stands up and say with determination that, "As for the conclusion of this rampaging incident, i will declare Abraham, Lukas to be transfer to Jasminum Mental Health Institute. Since there will be a lot of licensed doctors that will be able to cure his illness. I, personally will give Abraham, Lukas a stamp of approval to be Scholar of Gumamela Highschool, so that he will have no issue about allowance."
"As for Elnier, Reymund, he is temporary prohibited to take part in upcoming duel, due to recklessly behavior, and destroying public property, wait further notice till ban is lifted."
"To make it fair, Elnier, Reymund will be demoted from Class 1-A to Class 1-C due to the same breach of principle. If you have any question or violent reaction, speak now."
...
"That's all for today's meeting, dismiss." Principal ended the gathering.
After that the License healer from Jasminum therapeutic Academy run few test to Lukas and was concluded that he does have Dissociative Identity Disorder-Intensity 3. His parents was shocked as they did not know Lukas was suffering with this illness.
They hugged him tightly but Lukas did not hug back and just looks at the school premise and thought, "So this is the end huh"
His friends from Class 2-A then come up to him hastily.
"Lukas, we heard everything, why didn't you tell us." said by his male friend
"Yeah, we could have fix this you know. We still need you as our class leader" Said the girl that has a crush on him
"if you're gone what will happen to us" His other male friend said
At first Lukas smiled at them and said, "It's fine, the Class 2-A will still stand to its ground. i left a good mark. All you have to do is nominate a respected officer, okay."
"besides, i was just forced to be elected, you know? right?" Lukas said that as he looks at one of his friend that nominate him without his consent.
that person in question then scratches his head with a sly expression.
"I'm sure that the person who work for it will make a big impact than mine, so cheer up." right when Lukas said that his classmate all hugged him leaving him speechless and annoyed in a good way.
.....
then the moment comes when Lukas slowly walks into the parked carriage as he is guided by the licensed healer. He was looking ahead while everyone around stares at him with grudges, saying mean words that that having Dissociative Identity Disorder-Intensity doesn't ease the pain he cause.
He is bravely looking ahead and not once spoke or looked at them. But then before he could get inside the carriage, someone hugged him from behind.
He know already and did not need to look back. "You still came and visit me, even after all i did, Sarah"
"Idiot, you did not tell me about it, you IDIOT !!!" Sarah insulted him, but she also upset why he did not tell her about his illness.
"You almost made me hate you for real,"
"If you had just be honest to me we could have make a cool memories and overlook that trauma" Sarah tried to reason with him.
Lukas laugh it off and said "you're way too off from the studied fact, that's not how it works"
"Don't care! shut up!" as she started hugging him tightly
"Oww-oww-oww! It's starting to hurt now"
"I may not be able to protect you forward, but I'm sure you have a trusted friend that will do it, for me. Trust me, this was all part of my plan from the start" Lukas tried to mess with Sarah and so she put all her strength to this hug.
"Owwh-owwh-owwh! I'm suffocating, stop!"
"Take care okay" Lukas last request to Sarah.
And she replied back "hmm, i will" as he went inside the carriage and the healer closes the door with a black tinted glass from the outside.
Reymund went and approach Sarah as the carriage Lukas in, slowly drift away.
"are you satisfied with this outcome?" He asked Sarah.
"Yes i sure am, the next time i will meet him, he will be a great man, that childhood friend of mine" she replied
she then followed by saying "Besides, the winner was not decided, so the conditions is void, right?"
Reymund then laugh at her and said "seriously, your childhood friend is something else"
"Yeah he sure was..."
"I'm glad he never change, he's the same high-spirited, friendly, foul mouthed, childhood friend that i love"
...
Three days has past since the previous event. Reymund who is unfamiliar to the Class 1-C environment is having a hard time fitting in. He was like an outcast from everyone and has not felt his presence. They already had their own circle of friends, but mostly because of what happened three days ago that they eventually looks cold to me.
"I want to talk to Elsy or even Sarah now" He mumbles in a feint tone while laying his head on the armchair face down.
Deep down he is lonely because Elsy and Sarah is in the higher class, the girls he became friends with.
After class, Reymund went straight to the Class 1-A room, before he could knock, Sarah opens the door and was shocked to see Reymund.
"Oh hi!" Sarah said
Before Reymund could respond he noticed that Sarah has a new hairstyle, her hair which is once straight and shinning black, now looking curly and smooth black.
He complimented the hair "Oww your hair, it looks good on you"
Sarah then blush, "Thanks, i always wanted to try changing the way i look, you know?."
"I just never did because Lukas wanted my natural hair more."
"So today i will try to open up again." She told Reymund her plans moving forward.
Reymund then congratulate her quickly and went straight to the reason why he is in here.
"By the way, Sarah have you seen Elsy lately. We were supposed to be going home together. Now its been 3 days already, has she not gone to school ever since." Reymund asked Sarah
Sarah hearing that started making a pouty face.
"hmm" Sarah hum in frustration and said to Reymund as she gets out of class, "Elsy here - Elsy that, whatever. I'm leaving" "hmm" another dissatisfied hum again as she left out of class.
...
Reymund was left scratching his head when Diane approaches him. "Reymund, Are you looking for Eli ?"
Reymund who knew that both Elsy and Diane are great friends so nods his face and said "Yes, its been 3 days already and i still do not see her at school, has she not gone to school ever since she got a common colds?" Reymund ask Diane
"Actually she attended the day of the duel, but before everything gets resolve. I saw her walk out of the arena, and after that she no longer went to class." Diane response
"i was about to ask you about her whereabout but it seems you have no clue too." Diane then replied feeling dissatisfied that Reymund, her childhood friend, doesn't know.
....
(Reymund went and visit her, and they had a reunion )
The next day, it was another weekends, there's no class and no take home assignments. Perfect day for Reymund to go to Elsy's home. Her home is located at the edge of Gardendale Village while Reymund's house is near the village hall, which is on the frontside.
Since Reymund's house is close to the main road, Elsy is the one who accompanies him to school. That's why he has less time to visit her home.
As Reymund is standing on Elinoise's house, he notices that there is a lot of rubbish and animal waste all around the yard. Since Elinoise has never owned a pet, the neighbor's pet may be responsible. However, he continues to wonder why no one disposed of it.
After taking some time to dodge the waste, he manage to step inside the porch without stepping animal feces even once.
Reymund tried to take a peep in the windows but it was covered by the curtains. Unable to check what is inside, he decided to knock on the door.
knocked... knocked... Knocked...
He waited, but no response.
He then started knocking again, knocked... knocked... knocked... Knocked...
And then he heard a footstep getting louder and then someone touches the door knob. Turns out the person who open the door is Elinoise herself.
Reymund opened his mouth to welcome her, but he stopped after seeing Elinoise had become restless and had several scratches on her arm. She also has a terrible case of puffy eyes, which make it look like she wept a lot or couldn't sleep.
Her eyes seemed to have lost some of their sparkle at first, but they gradually returned when she gave me a startled look.
After a few delay, she Immediately jump up to Reymund and hugged her so much as she then started crying again.
"Your alive, i though I'll never get to see you." Elsy said to him, close to his ear.
Meanwhile passerby who saw the scene, did not even hide their thought for themselves or with someone close by. They straight up let them know.
"WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!"
"GO GET HER TIGER!!!"
"Oh young love, I wish I could go back in time... When I used to cheat on several women. - hehehe." said by someone's grandpa
Reymund replied out of embarrassment, "Calm down Elsy, we have to go inside and close the door"
They hurriedly went inside, there is a brief moment, Reymund forgot the close the door so he went back and closed it swiftly.
"CHIEFTAIN YOUR SON IS MAKING A BEBEEE!!"
.....
Lukas went inside Elsy's house and noticed that the place has become shabby than before. multiple webs in the ceiling, all wax candles already ran out, a lot of creaking noise every step and lastly..
Whenever Reymund touch and dragged his hand to the appliances, his hand is completely covered by dust.
He starting to worry if Elsy is still living healthy lifestyle.
Elsy dragged him to the living room and she let him seat on the sofa as she prepare the juice drink.
Reymund was looking around the interior of the house and thought to himself, Is Elsy the only person in this house right now? Where are Elsy's parents?
After some time Elsy arrive back to the living room with a fresh orange juice in a pitcher and 2 plastic cups.
Both of them seat down and discuss the details about three days ago.
Reymund explained to her that he was caught up into a complicated relationship of two childhood friends, Lukas and Sarah. And that due to trauma Lukas was diagnosed with DID and had to move to the city to be cured.
He also explains to her that the duel was just a heat at the moment. since, he spoke with the difficult Lukas when they made the duel.
"At least that's what i thought, but Lukas seems to be 2 steps ahead of me, so I'm not sure why we duel in the first place" Reymund also mention to Elsy
"So yeah!"
"that's the whole story, but you really did missed the good part when Richard's unknown summons leg sticking out the ground upside down kicked him outside the arena" Reymund told Elsy with a jolly tone.
But Elsy did not buy all that and was still upset at him.
"Why are you always like this! i told you not to get so worked up, you don't listen to me!"
"What if something did happen to you?!" Elsy shouting at him and complaining.
Elsy keeps hitting Reymund on his body with her fist with less much strength, just to vent her frustration.
"Why are you always the type that is a magnet to trouble?" She asked Reymund
"Just how many scolding should i do, in order to make you learn huh?"
"Okay-okay, i get it."
"In order for you to not worry so much, I'll drop out to school and play house with you. What do you think?" Reymund messing with her with his bold statement.
Out of her frustration growing further she strike out and grips tightly on his hair and tried to pull it out.
"Ow-ow-ow-ouch-ouch, hey OUCH IT HURTS STOP!!!" Reymund started screaming in pain.
.....
"By the way i spoke with your friend Diane and she mentions that you stormed off mid fight and after that you never went to school, why is that?" Reymund ask Elsy with concern.
"Nothing really, i just thought i don't wanna see your face for a while so that you would get lonely."
"what? is the reason why you visited me is because you're lonely?" Elsy asked while smirking at him. she is making fun of the fact that he did suffer from her not going to school.
"Of course i am, I am your childhood friend, whether you like it or not i will always worry."
Elsy mumbles under her breathe, "that's extremely rich coming from your mouth"
"What?" Reymund asked to repeat what she said.
"Nothing" Elsy said, disregarding the request.
.....
After some talk they were able to reconcile and restore their friendship. This has become a regular routine for them, Every time Reymund does something reckless, Elsy loses it, walks away, and Reymund comes to fetch her. As a result, each time they had a quarrel and were able to resolve it, their trust began to grow.
After some time, Reymund has to go back home so Elsy send him off on her porch.
"Would you be able to make it back home? I swear, if i ever hear that you started another fight on the way home, you will not see me in another week" Elsy tried to threaten him
Reymund smiles at her while scratching his hair and said, "Please don't do that, and besides even if i do make it back safe and sound, i am no longer your classmate since i got demoted to Class 1-C"
After a brief silent, while Elsy analyze his bombshell statement and the fact that he even has to ask Diane if she went to school.
She said with a confused expression, "HUH?"