Simple and Clean

[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER ONE

Um hi there! I've never actually owned a diary before, but I've read in some books that it's good for self expression. So, I thought I would give it a try. However, it doesn't feel right for me to share so much of myself within these pages, so I decided to give you a name! So Mister Diary I hope you're okay with being known as Dairy! Haha! Get it?! 

00.00

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER TWO

Dear Dairy

It felt like it was only yesterday when I stepped off of the boat, and was brought into Ashford Academy. Which is, believe it or not, a massive castle in the middle of island. I'd be lying it I didn't nerd out a little bit on the inside. It was like a page was ripped out of one of my favorite fantasy novels, and brought to life before my very eyes. However, despite how amazed I was, my first week here just kinda flew by. But no in a bad way. It felt kinda relieving actually.

But just when I thought my stay was Ashford was going to be dull, and tasteless, something happened! I ran into this beautiful girl in the forest, and we sat underneath the tree line. Then we just talked about our favorite stories, and about what they meant to us. It just felt so easy to talk to her. Like I was meeting up with an old friend, and we were reminiscing with each other. Which leads me to the small slip up that happened. I must have gotten a little bit to comfortable because I started saying stuff I didn't mean too. 

It was a little odd, but I managed to correct myself. I'll have to make sure it doesn't happen in the future. 

06.12

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER THREE

Dear Dairy

I learn that I had a secret admire yesterday, a extremely beautiful girl. She had someone else bring a note to me, and of course, I panicked. I didn't know what to do! So I turned her down as politely as possible. She deserved someone better looking than me. Yea, a date might have been nice, but I wouldn't have the time. I'm really busy with my Prefect duties. I just hoped she didn't take it to badly. 

Although in other news I made a new friends today! His name is Julian! And believe it or not he was messenger! Completely crazy right? We talked a little bit before I had to go. It's a shame. I wish I had more time to talk to him. I'll have to make sure to contact him soon. 

Him and Camila... I've never had friends before. It's kinda of exciting in a way. 
 

06.24

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER FOUR

Dear Dairy

Not much has really happened since the last time I reported in. Attending my classes, Prefect duties, reading, and training have pretty much fulfilled my life these past couple of weeks. I haven't seen Camila or Julian around lately, but I guess that's my fault. It's not like I've been actively going out of my way to talk to them... Does that make me a bad friend? I'm still so new to this.. I wish this was something you could learn from books.  

07.06

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER FOUR

Dear Dairy

Before I get into the meat of today's report. I would just like to point that that I'm writing this down on July 11th (7-11). Which I think is funny because of the gas station brand of the same name.... God I hope no one finds this and sees how much of a loser I am.

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There is gonna be a tournament. The students will be allowed to take part in a series of matches to win the prize. Their freedom. They all have a chance to leave the island, and return to their homes. 

My superiors in the Government told me the details before anyone else could. They also told me that killing wouldn't be allowed in the tournament. A relief since I have been ordered to take part in it. With the instructions to win, or at least weaken my opponent enough so that they wouldn't be able to win. 

It's cruel... Making the students fight each other for their amusement.

I don't like the idea of hurting another person, but I do have my orders. All I can say is "Yes. I understand." 

07.11

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER FIVE

Dear Dairy

The tournament starts tomorrow. To say I'm nervous would be a gross understatement. I'm scared. Absolutely terrified. I've been on mission meant to defeated a target, even kill them... All because of the orders I had been given. Though I guess I can't be to surprised. I always feel this way before missions like this..

But there's something else that has me shaking in my boots. ("There's a snake in my boot!") I've been having these weird dreams. Everything is pitch black, and none of my senses work except for my hearing. I know this because I keep hearing a voice call out to me... What it's saying I have no idea. I can never make it out. Just a horrible laugh that sends shivers down my spine.

I reported this to my superiors within the Government... All they had to say was not to go over my Rc limit during my matches. 

07.19

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER SIX

Dear Dairy

The first round of the tournament ended a few days ago. You're not gonna believe this, but I lost within the first round. Pretty sad right? 

Well I wasn't knocked out, or beaten. I forfeited. My opponent, a punk named Marcus Flinch, was a lot tougher than I would have thought. Our battle went on for what felt like forever, and I managed to walk away with only some minor hearing loss. I probably could have even won, but I wouldn't keep going..

I tried my hardest to see the boy as nothing, but a moving target. Just like I was trained to do. And as the match went on I had to go pass my Rc cells limit. As a result; I have a new type of Kagune. 

Actually let me explain my abilities.

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Rc cells(Red Children Cells);are certain cells that exist only within my body. The origin of the name comes from how each individual cell looks like a curled up fetus. They flow like blood but can become harder than steel, and could be called "liquid muscles".Within the body, the Rc cells are concentrated and stored in a PO. The kagune is formed by Rc cells that have been released from a PO and have pierced through the skin.

PO, or better known as Predatory Organ, are sack like within my body. The purpose of the PO is to store Rc cells. The nutrition contained in the Rc cells are absorbed by me. These cells are transported to the Predatory Organs in the blood and stored in there.

A kagune acts as my weapons and claws. It is usually as red as blood, and flexible like the flow of water (Also called liquid muscle.), but firm and sturdy. When released, my physique is strengthened, I become more resilient and my mobility heightens. This is due to the Rc cells mixing in with my blood, and strengthening the rest of my body to help it cope with the stress of maintaining my Kagune. The greatest strength of this power is that it is ever growing, and evolving. My body will naturally grow these organs, and depending on the environment and situation, can evolve to do special task
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That last line is key, because during my fight with Marcus I pushed my power, and caused it to evolve. Causing the cells to flood my body. When his happens my iris turns red, and the sclera black with red veins across the eyes and into the skin around the eye
s. It also affects my mental state... Everything becomes hazy, and I fight more ruthlessly. Safe to say I don't like doing it. 

Which is why I quit before I ended up doing something I deeply regretted. But I still succeeded in my mission. Marcus wasn't able to win his next match. 

I'm sorry Marcus... I hope you can forgive me for the way I hurt you. 

07.23

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER SEVEN

Dear Dairy

I've finally been discharged from the nurse's office. I guess I underestimated how badly wounded I was. Once the last of the RC cells were circulated out of my system, I almost fell over from the pain. Luckily I was able to carry myself to get medical attention. I know it must have been bad because how disturbed the nurse looked, and not to mention the fact I'm still wrapped heavily in bandages. It's hard to move in them. Which I know is the point. To keep me as still as possible so my body can probably heal. 

Oh well, at least I got a cool costume out of it! I look kinda like a mummy. Haha, I guess this makes me a Liamummy~~

Although, in other news; remember how I told you about the dream I had? The one where everything was pitch back, and there was only a voice calling to me, and laughing? Well I had a similar dream last night. This time I was in a cave, I remember hearing the faint sounds of the ocean in the background. The inside of the wave was also strangely well lit (It is a dream after all). 

I also remember seeing tunnels that led into different parts of the sea-cave, but what really stood out the most to me was the slab of stone in the far end with dead flowers, and other funeral gifts scattered on the floor around it... That was when I realized that I wasn't just in a cave... I was standing alone in a tomb... 

07.24

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER EIGHT

Dear Dairy

The government officials aren't happy with my performance during the Tournament. And their punishment was as straight to the point as ever. A letter telling me my newest mission. I was to take care of someone literally knocking holes in the wall because they were hitting a punching bag to hard. (I was sent to handle this alone by the way) It was a long battle, and I barely managed to make it out in one piece... 

But I guess that's just apart of the norm here at Ashford... It isn't right... There are children, some barely over thirteen, here, and they are being forced to try, and survived here. I'm starting to realize that this island is very much a place where the strong live, and the weak are walked over. And the Prefects are barely keeping whatever order there is. (I also suspect some of them are abusing their position.) 

I want to change that. But I'm not strong enough to act of protector... nor am I the right person for the job. I'll have to think of something. 

Another entry is found below the first one. The writing is messier like Liam's hand was shaking with some of it being crossed out.

I tried not to think about it I really did, but I can't keep it bottled up any longer. I need to put it to words somehow...

Ever since the tournament I've been feelings a little different. I tried to peg it off as just the Rc cells affecting me, but now I'm not so sure. I felt like I was turning into someone else, but not like I was transforming. It didn't feel new.. Instead I felt more like I was reverting.

So I pulled my file to look over it again. Everything appeared to be the same, but I noticed that there were holes in it. The biggest part of it being that I don't remember anything about my childhood. I've never actually tried until now. I always just accepted it, because that was what everyone told me. I only remember this past year, the one I spent training with the government. 

I haven't tried digging any further since. No matter what I am Liam Dalton. 

I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton. I am Liam Dalton! I am Liam Dalton!

07.29

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER NINE

Dear Dairy

Things have slowed down recently. Which isn't exactly a bad thing, it's actually a really good thing. My superiors have been letting me relax these past couple of days, and there hasn't been any horrible tragedies at the school. I think nobody has it in them to fight anymore, at least for the time being. I know it won't last for forever, but I can hope that'll it stay peaceful for as long as possible. Everyone deserves a break.

I've missed just being able to curl up with a good book, and talk to my friends. Friends. That word still feels weird when I say it, but in a good way. I can't help, but smile like an idiot whenever I do.

Speaking of smiling like an idiot - I met a girl today. I was alone in the audition pretending to sing and dance for an invisible crowd, like the super dork that I am, when she suddenly appeared out of thin air. And Dairy.. She was beautiful. Don't get me wrong. Ashford is strangely filled with very attractive people, but this girl... It was like finding gold in a silver mine. Why do I keep finding myself with all these beautiful women anyway?

I kept singing, I sang with all my heart and soul. I don't now what possessed me to do so, but I did it. I know I made a fool of myself. But I guessed it worked because she stayed through all of it, and actually talked to me. Everything she said showed her quick wit and humor. Then we danced. For the moment I felt like the happiness person in the world. You're not gonna believe this, but Fireflies actually came in and flew around us. Just like with Camila it felt like something out of a fairy tail. 

I was so happy, but I forgot to ask for her name. I really hope that I run into her again. The invisible girl. I won't ever forget her face. 

PS. I've been told I'll be given a team of trainees to look after. Finger crossed I do a good job. 

08.6

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER TEN

Dear Dairy

Several dried spots decorate the page like Liam had been crying. 

I know it's a little early in the morning, but I had another one of those dreams last night. Truthfully, I'm still shaken by it, but I wanted to write it down before I forget anything. 

I was back in that cave, or rather tomb, and the once far away sound of the waves were much louder. As if they were crashing against the outside during a storm. And I found myself standing in front of that slab of stone again, but this time the chamber looked different. I don't mean structurally, rather it was more decorated. There were footprints in the sandy floor, the dead pedals were further spread out, and strange words covered the wall like they had been scratched on with a stone. "It's me" "I'm still alive" "The government lies"

But the part that stuck out the most was the girl. She dressed in bright colors and funky accessories with things like dinosaurs or robots on them.
She was small in size, but had a lot of hair. A wild mess, her black hair had blue and purple highlights through coursed through it. She called out "Robin!" As she waved me over. And without thinking I walked over, and looked into the coffin after she gestured to it. Inside of it was me... I couldn't look away, even when she started to sing. I can still hear her words echoing in my head...

Forgotten days, a fading memory
Lost and no longer seeking one another
Desperately still, you're reaching toward him
Hopelessly certain you can mend the broken

Longing for a light lost in time, so distant

Pleading with fate, to be forgiving
Allow the shattered hearts to be regathered
Fighting for love to have a meaning
Without a promise to embrace the darkness

Hoping for a dream lost in light, so distant

Reasons ignored, no longer caring
How long it may take just to mend the heartbreak
Lost and unsure, the boy is fading
A distant fragment of nobody important

Wishing for a day lost in memories distant


Then I felt a couple of hands grab me by my throat from behind, and the voice from the first dream, the source of the laughter whispered in my ear. "I am your bitter end." 

I shouldn't pay these dreams anymore attention... I am Liam Dalton... I'm happy living my life this way.. 

Who am I...?

08.07

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER ELEVEN 

Dear Dairy

I am both happy, and very nervous to announce that I have finally been given my team of trainees. Felicia was with me the entire time we tested, and interviewed them, helping me choose who would best fit. I'm forever thankful for her help.

That was a week ago however (I know I forgot to let you know), but I was finally able to sit down with the last member today, and talk to her one-on-one. But before I get to that I think it'd be best for me to describe what I think of the other two.

Firstly we have Rei Smith. She was one of the first people to respond to the ad I had put up, and she managed to ace all of the questions we had asked her. Diligent, intelligent, social and athletic she meets every criteria listed. However, she does seem to be rather arrogant, and secretive. Not that there is anything wrong with being confident. But I'm afraid it'll blind her on the battlefield. I'll have to see if I can have that play along to her strengths. I see incredible potential in her.

Next is Darius Pacholski. I tripped over his last name every time. He came in shortly after Rei, and is the only male to have made it onto the team. He also managed to breeze through all of the questions we asked him. Though he managed to scored slightly higher than his female counterpart. (I think I'll keep this a secret from both of them.) Well, at least he did on the personality and intelligence part. He fell a few marks short on the physical department. He does share a lot of same traits as Rei, but appears to be much more cool under pressure. Thus similar to her I see a great amount of potential in Darius.

Then we finally come full circle to Kia Locke. The youngest, least experience, and potentially the weakest member to join. Well she is extremely smart when it comes to academics, and has a vast talent for fighting, she seems to lack the quick wit that the other have, is very gullible, and overall doesn't have the same fighting spirit the other two possess. The latter being a trait I also happen to share. But she also brings a certain amount of optimism that the team will need in the future. Also, she reminds me of something I feel like I've forgotten. It makes me want to keep her close to me, and protect her.

When we met today I asked her about her history, though she seemed reluctant to share any details, she managed to gather up the courage to share a tiny insight to her past. I'm so proud of her for pulling through. She might just be the bravest of us all. I just need to nudge her into her inner hero.

There hasn't been anymore of those dreams as of late. Though sometimes I hear that voice. Calling out for me in the back of his mind.

08.23

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[Liam Dalton]

ENTRY NUMBER TWELVE 

Dear Dairy

Do you remember what I told you about Darius? How I thought he had a great deal of untapped potential? Well, it turns out that that I was correct in my assumption. But let me back-track a little bit to tell you about the mission.

There had been reports of a rogue student running around, and attacking Prefects. The conditions of their victims ranged from seriously injured to death. However, all assaults were ambushes done under the cover of night. Thus the higher-ups gave the mission a B-rank, and assigned it to me. Well me, and one member of my team.

I think it's clear at this point that I choose Darius for this mission, but I did have my reasons of course. If we were going to be potentially attacked in the dark, I wanted to bring someone who would keep a cool head. Not to mention his ability would come in handy figuring out the quickest way to shutting down the target's abilities. 

Which they did - me and Darius managed to take down the target with little trouble, and turned them over to the other Prefects. However, there were some bumps along the way. It just wasn't because of the suspect. It was my fault...

I don't know what came over me, but the moment we found the target I lunged in to attack them. I used quick precise hits to bring them down as quickly, and harmlessly as possible. But... I didn't try to convince them to peacefully turn themselves in. Instead I just.... started hitting them, and now I feel terrible about it. But during that moment.. I enjoyed it, or at least the voice inside of me did. 

I think he enjoyed the thrill of the fight. I kinda did too...

And of course, Darius was intelligent as he is, took notice of this. Luckily he took the opportunity to the end the fight when it presented itself. I felt so proud of him for stopping it as quickly, and painlessly as possible. I'm also extremely thankful for it too... If the fight would have kept going.. I don't know if I could have controlled myself...

After it was all over. I complimented Darius on his abilities, but I could tell something was troubling him. That what he had seen had troubled him. 

I didn't say anything. I couldn't! I didn't know what to say! And he is allowed to have his own private thoughts. Should he ever want to talk about it, then I'll be there for him. It's the least I can do. 

 

10.02

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