[Content Warning: Strong Violence and Strong Language]
As the sun rose and shined through Noelle's window. The beams of light slowly woke her. However, as her eyes opened, they continued looking lifeless. But before she could process it, a sudden shouting came from her door.
"Hey, sweetie! I'm heading out to work, but I just want you to know I can't wait for your game today! It's going to be a great one! I love you!" Kaga shouts from the other side of the door before walking off down the stairs.
"Oh... right. That's today." Noelle said as she looked over at her framed photos and saw a picture of her young teams from years ago. Her face housed such a strong and bright smile, unlike now.
Noelle got out of bed still covered in bandages. Taking a quick look at her burn wound. As she peels the bandage off, the wound still appears visible but less irritated.
"Damn..."
Time passes as Noelle gets dressed and ready to leave. As she makes it to the door, she quickly puts her shoes on, but Kentaro appears in the hallway as well.
"Noelle... Love." Kentaro's voice carries concern as he calls her name.
Noelle feels her heart skipping beats as she feels the question coming.
"You'd tell me if something was wrong, wouldn't you?" Kentaro asked,
Noelle paused as her left shoe was almost on. Her eyes wide yet emotionless.
"Of course, we always tell each other things." Noelle replied calmly.
Before fully putting her shoes on and walking out the door.
"Have a good day! Can't wait for your—."
The door shuts, cutting Kentaro off, leaving him in confusion from Noelle's actions.
As Noelle continues walking to school, three familiar students quickly approach from behind her. Stopping her from going any further. Quickly pulling her into a nearby alley to keep from prying eyes.
"Well, if it isn't my favorite toy. Tell me, what did Daddy pack for you today?" Janna questions as she rips Noelle's bag off her and begins rummaging through it. Only to find nothing but her books and writing utensils.
"What the fuck is this? No lunch today either? Are you trying to starve me, you crazy bitch?!" Janna shouts angrily as she swings Noelle's bag as a weapon and slams it against Noelle's head, knocking her back into Anaru and Kinto. Prevent her from falling to the ground.
"Seriously! Can you be any more fucking useless?" Janna shouts as she smacks Noelle against the head with her own bag again.
Kinto and Anaru snicker as they continue holding her up.
Janna whips back Noelle's bag and swings it with both hands, delivering a powerful blow to Noelle's stomach. Causing her to cough up spit that lands onto Janna's shoes.
"Ew, you filthy fucking bitch!" Janna shouts as she drops Noelle's bag and grabs Noelle by her hair. Pulling her to the ground onto her knees.
"Clean that shit up." Janna demanded as she held onto Noelle's hair.
However, Noelle stayed still and murmured something softly. Causing Janna to pull her up by her hair.
"What the fuck did you say? Why don't you speak up?" Janna demanded before smacking Noelle across the face.
The slap echoed throughout the alley, and everyone waited for it to settle. Noelle hesitantly repeated what she said before.
"G-Go... Fuck yourself, Janna." Noelle replied reluctantly.
Janna's face was spewing with anger as she started beating Noelle's face with her free hand. Wounds started to open, and bruises started to form until Janna noticed a pencil hanging out of Noelle's bag.
"Hold this piece of shit still, you two. We're going to make sure she never forgets where she stands." Janna informed as she released Noelle's hair and shoved her into Kinto and Anaru.
"Oh yeah? What are you going to do to her this time?" Anaru questioned.
"Something that'll make her regret that day years ago." Janna smirked as she leaned over to pull out the mechanical pencil from Noelle's bag.
Noelle's eyes lifelessly stare at Janna as she starts clicking the end of it.
"You're going to regret what you did." Janna expressed as she grabbed hold of Noelle's left leg.
Noelle's eyes widened as she realized what Janna was about to do. Noelle started to struggle, causing Kinto and Anaru to grip harder to hold her arms in place. Janna quickly and brutally kicked Noelle in the gut to settle her down. Before returning back to her left leg.
As Noelle gasped for air, her vision blurred as she felt nothing but fear.
"Enjoy this, you stupid bitch!" Janna shouts before jabbing the mechanical pencil strongly into Noelle's left thigh. However, as Janna smiled evilly, she began twisting it deeper and even clicking the end to push the lead further in.
Noelle was screaming in pain, to the point Kinto put his hand over her mouth to quiet her down before she drew attention.
However, before Janna could continue pushing it further, suddenly an officer rounded the corner and witnessed the act. As Janna let go of the pencil, she stepped back. Kinto and Anaru also quickly release Noelle and inch away. But as the officer begins commanding the three bullies, Kentaro rounds the corner as well and finds himself horrified by the sight of his daughter.
"Noelle! Noelle! Love! Talk to me!" Kentaro shouted,
But before Noelle could reply, she began to drift into an unconscious state and collapsed.
Three hours later
Noelle slowly starts to wake as an occasional beep sound begins to draw her attention. As she noticed a vitals monitor, as well as lines attached to her body. She quickly became aware of where she was.
"Kentaro! Kentaro! She's waking up." Kaga scampers as she rushes to Noelle's side.
"Sweetie, sweetie. Oh my god... Sweetie." Kaga fought tears as she caressed Noelle's face.
Kentaro was on her other side, looking at her with tears in his eyes.
"I-It's okay now... You're safe now." Kentaro stuttered as he felt his heart throb at the sight of his daughter.
"W-What happened..." Noelle rasped softly.
"D-Don't worry, sweetie, they can't hurt you anymore. I promise..." Kaga replied with tears in her eyes. As she held Noelle's hand.