My mind swayed along with the cheering, pulling me into their celebrations mode. Clapping and shoutings with a heart-swelling sensation. Pride. Yes, I am proud of him. I took a step forward, but a bright light took over my vision. I wobbled and grabbed someone's shoulder, steeling my ground in the ear-deafening crowds. "You okay?" The person whom I grabbed the shoulder asked. I nodded and let go of him. My breathing evened out, and as I took another step, the head-pounding noise sent an uncontrollable throbbing in my head. "ALL HAIL, IZAK! ALL HAIL..." The cheers went to deaf ears. I scampered, hitting my back against a solid wall where both hands covered my ears, blocking all sounds. My eyelids shut tight, blocking the lights. Stop. Make it stop. Please, make it stop. GASP! M

