Prentice

CHAPTER 5

May 11th, 2015.

The Prentice Chateau. 06:03pm.

Dante walked into his room then pulled out the wolf grip sword from underneath his bed and wrapped it with bed sheets then wrote down quickly on a paper. He took the sword in his hand then picked his bag and tore the card slowly, his body dematerialized and faded away.

Marvin Academy. 06:07pm.

Dante jerked awake and gasped for air, he looked round to see a crowd staring down at him. He sat up to see Elvis walk out of the crowd,

“Hello Mr. Prentice, welcome to Marvin Academy.” He muttered and helped Dante up. Dante looked round then followed Elvis through the crowd. Everyone mumbled among themselves, staring at him as he passed. He held the sword tight then walked into a huge mansion with Elvis, “You’re gonna have a long line of work waiting for you.

Dante walked into the office and stared as Elvis,

“Is she here?” he asked. Elvis rose up and looked at him, he sighed and rubbed his forehead, “Is she –!”

“Dante!” He looked back to see Raven standing by the doorway. She rushed over and hugged him quickly, he put his hands around her slowly then caressed her cheek, “Missed you.”

“You don’t look so bad yourself.” He spoke then poked her cheek slowly, “f**k you, baby sis.” He muttered and kissed her forehead. Raven smiled,

“You gone soft, brother?” she asked with a chuckle. He shook his head and smiled,

“I just missed getting hunted.” He looked back at Elvis, “We –.”

“Don’t worry, Prentice.” He said and walked out the room. Dante looked down at her, she sighed and pulled out a photograph,

“I came looking for dad.” She spoke immediately, “I just –.”

“He’s dead! We both know that!” he slammed his fist against the table. Raven shrieked then lowered her head, “Mum was scared! We had assassin disturbing our asses.” He looked at her then sighed,

“I’m sorry, Dante…...for everything. I needed to be sure he was gone.” She whispered to his hearing. Dante sighed and walked over, he held her arms then nudged her softly,

“You’re lucky I came here to save your ass.”

“I was doing fine, brother.” She said and kissed his cheek, “It’s good to see you wanting to learn our heritage.” Dante scoffed,

“it’s not like I have a choice.” He said and sighed, “Let’s see how it goes.”

Boys Grounds. O9:21pm.

Dante sat in a room then unwrapped the sheets, he looked down at the sword then inhaled,

“f*****g Marvin Academy.” He muttered. The door opened with a boy about the same age as Dante walking in with a bottle of whisky, he looked up at Dante then exhaled,

“Who the f**k are you?” he asked with a British accent. Dante stood and rose his hand for a shake,

“Dante.” He muttered but the boy walked over to his bed and sat, he pushed his short brown hair back then sighed,

“Bloody Prentice, I should’ve known.” He slurred then laid down, “Now there’s two of you in here, wonderful.”

Dante sat and held up the blade then looked over at the boy,

“Can I know the name of my brit roommate?” he asked.

“I don’t think you’ll last long, boy.” He said and rolled over, “We have training tomorrow, better get some sleep.” Dante sighed then put the blade back in the sheets.

May 12th, 2015.

Boys Grounds. 06:43am.

Dante woke up and groaned. He sat up then looked over to see the boy’s bed empty and tidy. The door opened with the boy walking into the room in a gray sweat shirt and pants covered in sweat,

“Well, good morning Prentice.” He slumped down then took off his shoes, “Sorry ‘bout my attitude last night, I’m an asshole when I get drunk. The name’s Rick.” He held out his hand and Dante shook it,

“Nice to meet you.” He replied. Rick shrugged then stood,

“If you’re gonna survive in this place, you have to be ready for anything.”

“Yeah, a friend of mine told me already.” He mumbled then looked round, “I’m all ears.” Rick took out a sheet of paper,

“Classes. We’ve got meditation, combat training, offense and defense, conjuring and weapon control.” He folded his hands and stared at Dante, “I have one more thing for you, never trust anyone in here.”

“What do you mean?”

“Anyone can be anyone, even this bloody brit talking to you can’t be trustworthy.” He placed a hand on Dante’s shoulder, “Always remember that.”

“Yes Brit.” He said and smiled. Rick chuckled,

“Good luck, Prentice.”

Dean’s office. 08:22am.

Dante walked into Elvis’ office. Elvis sat with a lady discussing then he looked up at Dante, he sighed then looked over at the lady,

“Can we finish this later?” the lady nodded and walked out the office. Elvis looked up at Dante, “Good morning, Mr. Prentice.”

“When can I start the classes?” he asked. Elvis stared expressionlessly,

“Right away if you want them to.” He muttered slowly. Dante nodded, “Start with meditation, it’s the basics, down the hall.”

“Thanks.” He said and walked out. He walked down the hall and into a room to see many students meditating. He slipped into the back then sat and exhaled. The door opened slowly,

“Morning everyone, let’s start quickly.” A female muttered and stood in front of everyone. Dante looked up and stared in shock as Candice smiled and looked round, “Close your eyes and take deep breaths everyone.” She looked round then caught Dante’s gaze, he looked away then inhaled,

“Just f*****g great!” he whispered.

Meditation Room. 11:44am.

Dante stood up slowly as everyone left the room. He walked towards the door when Candice grabbed his hand and pulled him back,

“Dante,” she started,

“You’re a f*****g supernatural!” he muttered and chuckled, “That explains why you weren’t so shocked about Dick.”

“I didn’t even know you were aware of the whole ‘thing’ yet. I was just in town to see my uncle and I met you.” She muttered, “You don’t know how it hurts me that we have to meet like this.”

Dante scowled, he jerked his hand free then walked out the room. Candice sighed and turned then picked up her things and walked out.

The Prentice Chateau, Haven Valley. 11:57am.

Lucia walked into Dante’s room and picked up a note, she sighed then walked down to the living room where Cassandra sat reading her newspaper,

“He’s gone.” She muttered. Cassandra sat still then lowered her paper,

“That’s good.” She said simply.

“He’s not safe there.” She muttered with a worried expression. Cassandra looked up at her

“Kurtis offered help, remember? And besides, Dante is stronger than we all think.” She stood up and walked out the chateau.

Marvin Academy.

Cafeteria. 12:21pm.

Dante and Raven walked over to an empty table and sat. Raven lowered her head and ate as everyone stared at both of them, Dante sat still, he looked over at Raven,

“Explain why they’re all staring.” He whispered. Raven looked up and itched her nose,

“We’re the creeps, ‘The Prentice’.” She muttered and both of them laughed hard, “f**k that shit.” Rick walked over and stood staring at the two,

“Can I sit?” he asked and Dante nodded, “Hello Raven,”

Raven scowled and looked away,

“Rick.” She muttered and Dante smiled,

“You know each other?” he asked. Rick shrugged and looked round, he noticed all the stares then looked back at Dante,

“Seems you’ve made enemies already, Prentice.” He muttered and took a huge bite out his sandwich. Dante chuckled,

“Who’s the lucky fellow?” he asked and looked up to see a group of boys heading towards their table,

“Lucas Bell. Skilled acrobat, previous jock and literal asshole. I’m sure he’s here to make an offer.” He said and chuckled, “Hope you know how to take a punch?”

“He won’t have to.” Raven muttered slowly. A boy with blond short hair came behind Dante and grunted, Dante dropped his spoon in his pudding then gave Raven a smirk, he turned and looked up at the boy,

“How may I help you?” he asked. The boy scowled,

“I’m Lucas Bell.” He said and looked at the others, “And you’re Prentice, right?” Dante nodded and smiled, he turned and continued eating,

“What do you want?” he asked. Lucas looked at Raven and scowled,

“I want you to join me.” He said and Rick chuckled, Lucas looked over at Rick, “What’s funny, Brit?” he asked. Rick looked at Dante then up at Lucas,

“It sounded like you asked the freak of the school to join your squad.” He muttered then took another bite. Dante looked back at Lucas,

“Why me?”

“You seem like someone who could use a popular support.” He muttered, “Think about it.” Dante stopped eating then looked up at Raven, she shook her head and he nodded, he looked back at Lucas,

“I’m fine the way I am, Lucas.” He muttered and smiled. Lucas scowled, he grabbed Dante’s arm and leaned closer,

“I don’t take no for an answer, Prentice.” He whispered. Dante looked down at Lucas’ grip, he looked at Raven then smirked,

“Get your hands off me.” He muttered, “I don’t work under anyone, I never do. Back in Haven, I made my squad and was in control, you can ask my sister here.” He said and jerked his arm free. Rick smiled and drank,

“Told you Lucas.” He muttered. Lucas tried to punch him but Raven rose her hand and Lucas flew across the room. Raven stood but Dante held her down and winked, she nodded and waited. He stood and faced Lucas as the boys helped him up,

“I’m gonna tell you what I told someone somedays ago, nobody f***s with a Prentice and his people.” He muttered and looked at Rick, “You should’ve left when I said no.”

Lucas huffed and stood up angrily. Raven lowered her hand as Lucas rushed at Dante,

“Make it quick, brother.” She muttered and sat. Lucas punched but Dante dodged and kicked Lucas’ leg, making him fall hard on the floor. Everyone busted into laughter then Dante stepped back and picked the plate of pudding and smashed it in Lucas’ face, Raven came up to him and chuckled, “Good one brother.” she muttered and they fist bumped.

The Hale Lodge, Haven Valley. 02:33pm.

Kurt walked over to the door and opened to see Lucia waiting, she exhaled and walked in. Kurt folded his hands,

“He went to Marvin!” She yelled. Kurt slapped his forehead and sighed,

“I’ll watch him.”

“I know you will.” She muttered and left.

Combat Class. 04:22pm.

Dante walked into a large soundproof room and waited. More students walked in and opened to reveal a man knew very well. Kurtis Hale. Kurt walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder,

“You okay, kid?” he asked. Dante nodded then Kurt sighed, “She’s worried.”

“That’s good.” He muttered and walked to the back. Kurt turned to the crowd and grunted, everyone became silent,

“Today, we’re gonna have to start from basics because of Mr. Prentice.” He muttered and wove his hand, a storeroom appeared and opened, “We train with all sorts of weapons because we could be hunted not only by humans but by supernaturals too.” He took out a Glock and pointed at Dante, “A large circle please.” The students spread, making a circle with Kurt and Dante standing in it. Dante looked round then back at Kurt,

“Wonderful.” He muttered and Kurt grinned.

“Pick a weapon, Mr. Prentice.” He said and a rack and table appeared in front of Dante, “Any weapon.” Dante moved close then looked down to see different types of sword, rifles, pistols and spears. He wove his hand slowly over them then stopped over a black sword with a dragon head as the grip, he picked it up and everyone began murmuring. Kurt smiled, “Good choice.” He muttered and pulled his Kitana out. The door opened with Elvis walking in wearing a dark lounge suit, he looked up at Kurt and nodded,

“Please, continue.” He said and watched. Kurt looked at Dante,

“Attack me.” Dante gripped the sword and shook his head, “No? Then I attack you.” He said and dashed forward. Dante rose his sword and blocked the blade of Kurt’s Kitana from reaching his face, he stared into Kurt’s eyes and pushed Kurt back using all his strength. Kurt grinned, “Fight me, Dante!” he yelled and slashed hard. Dante blocked every attack but Kurt twirled and gave him a cut across his chest, Dante yelled in pain and slumped, “Fight like your life depends on it, because one day it will.”

“You asshole!’ Dante rose up and swung his blade, Kurt grabbed the blade and pulled Dante off the ground and slammed him hard against the floor, he held Dante by the hair and whispered in his ear,

“This is not some street fight that you can take punches and survive, if they get you in their grip…you die.” He let go then stood up and turned to the rest, “Next lesson.” He said and everyone gathered in front of him. Dante groaned and stood up, he felt his chest and went unconscious.

Dispensary. O6:42pm.

Dante groaned awake then looked round, he sat up then groaned and looked down to see a bandage over his chest. He looked up to see Candice staring at him, she walked over then used a cloth and cleaned his wound slowly,

“Welcome back.” She muttered and stepped back. Dante got off then took his shirt and wore it slowly, “It wasn’t fatal but you need more treatment.”

“Thanks, but I’ll be fine.” He said and picked his jacket slowly, he turned to see her staring at him. She held out a small paper bag,

“Your drugs.” She muttered and dropped them in his palm. Dante looked up at her as she walked out, “And Dante, be careful.”

Dante sighed and rose up his shirt and stared at the wound, he scoffed then left the room. He walked toward the library when two boys rushed out and held him to the wall,

“Get your hands off me!” he yelled and struggled hard. Lucas walked out with a bruise over his cheek, he looked up at Dante and chuckled,

“You don’t have anyone now.” He said and smiled, “I’m gonna beat the s**t outta you.” He said and punched Dante’s jaw. He held Dante’s jaw and squeezed, “Nobody comes here and makes a fool outta me, not on my grounds.” He punched hard and Dante’s rib cracked then he punched Dante’s face getting his nose, he groaned and yelled,

“f**k! Hell no!” he said and exhaled heavily. Lucas put on a brace knuckle then looked at Dante,

“Remember this, boy.” He said and walked closer. Dante kicked him hard in the groin then smashed his head against one of them. He punched the other and groaned hard,

“Bell…” he came up to Lucas as he groaned in pain, “I hate bullies.” He took the brace knuckle and wore it. Lucas looked at Dante,

“f**k you, Prentice!” he yelled and Dante punched him unconscious.

Marvin Academy.

Boys Grounds. 09:25pm.

Rick took out his keys then unlocked the door and walked in quietly. He turned to see Dante sitting by a desk with bruised knuckles and a bloody nose,

“Bollocks! What happened to you, mate?” he asked and locked the doors. Dante leaned back then chuckled,

“Lucas met me and we had a talk.” He muttered. Rick took off his coat and smiled,

“How did that end?” he asked. Dante rose up his knuckles and smiled,

“We won’t be having much trouble.” He said and chuckled. Rick smiled, he hung his coat then came up to Dante, he held his knuckle and shrugged,

“I’m gonna call Candice.”

“No way! Call someone else.” He muttered quickly. Rick looked at him,

“What’s the problem?” he asked. Dante stood and took his jacket. He turned to Rick,

“Nothing really. I’m gonna meet Raven.” He said. Rick smirked and nodded, “Thanks Brit.”

“Anytime.”

Open Grounds. 09:33pm.

Dante walked across the lawn and ran toward a staircase. He tried to zip his jacket but his hands trembled, he groaned quietly then walked up the stairs. He came to the top to see Elvis standing still, he hid quickly then waited,

“You called.” Elvis muttered to no one. Dante looked round then noticed an assassin in the darkness, “He has arrived.”

“And what is it I heard that the Hale did to him?”

“It was the basics of the class. It happens to all latecomers.” Elvis voice trembled. The assassin stepped out and came up to Elvis,

“You almost killed the boy. If the Parker girl had not saved him, he would have been dead!”

“I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.” He muttered and knelt in front of the assassin. The assassin took out his sword then placed the blade against Elvis’ throat, Elvis closed his eyes and exhaled,

“You’re lucky we still need you, Mr. John.” The assassin muttered and disappeared. Dante ran down the stairs and hid in a gaping. Elvis walked pass and didn’t notice his presence.

Girls Grounds. 09:45pm.

Dante knocked on Raven’s door and waited, he looked round before the door opened and he rushed in and shut it quick. Raven stared at him in shock,

“Hey! Watch it.” She muttered in annoyance then looked at his knuckles, “I knew it.”

“Can you –?” he asked and looked pasted her to see Candice sitting on a desk,

“Hello Dante.” She muttered. Dante growled then slapped his forehead,

“The hell!” he looked at Raven and she scowled, “How’d she –?”

“I called her. I saw Lucas and his boys beaten up in the dispensary and I knew there was only one asshole who had the balls to do it.” She said and pushed him to sit on the bed. Dante looked up at Candice as she knelt in front of him and held his knuckles then whispered softly, his bruises healed slowly then she held his nose and it healed too. He sighed in relief then breathed smoothly,

“Thanks again.” He muttered. She nodded and stood, Raven hugged her immediately,

“Thanks Candice.” She muttered and Candice smiled,

“Anytime.” She said and opened the door then walked out. Dante looked at Raven and stared,

“Well –.”

“Shut up! You have no idea what you just put yourself into.” She muttered and walked into her bathroom. Dante stood and held his nose,

“What’re you talking about?”

“You beat up three of Elvis’ boys and he’s gonna get you punished.” She came out with a wet towel then cleaned the blood from his nose. Dante stared,

“I can take the punishment, Raven.” He muttered and tried to move but she held his jaw,

“I’m talking about torture. Why’d you think mum never wanted us to come here? This place is worse than a freaking prison cell. No one knows if it’s really him but it’s creepy.” She added then let go off his jaw, “Do you manifest any abilities yet?” she asked softly. He nodded,

“I can make small things levitate a bit.”

“That’s not good enough.”

“Then what is?” he asked. She exhaled in frustration then pulled a pole out of thin air,

“This is.” She said and tapped it against the floor, the pole glowed then disappeared, “Meet me tomorrow and then we’ll talk and maybe train you.”

“Why not now?” he asked. She pushed him toward the door that opened slowly then out,

“Because I’m still human and need to sleep.” She muttered and slammed the door. He sighed then walked toward the stairs when someone hit him unconscious.

Bomb Shelter. 10:30pm.

Elvis opened the door leading into a basement. He put on the lights then walked down the stairs, he came up to Dante who was tied up to a pole then he looked back at Lucas and his group. He took off his gloves and handed it over to one of the boys then collected a saw,

“I’m sorry it had to happen like this.” He said and snapped his fingers, Lucas held a flamethrower then walked over, “Every time you mess up, you get marked by me or one of my boys.” He took a red-hot metal rod and forced it against Dante’s shoulder. Dante yelled and shuddered,

“Stop this!” he yelled, “Nobody f***s with a Prentice!” his eyes turned dark blue, Elvis smiled and rose the rod again,

“Welcome to Marvin Academy.” He said and jabbed the rod against Dante’s torso. His figure changed slowly along with the rest as Dante went unconscious.