Chapter 13

In one of the halls of DreamWorks Hiccup with Branch sitting on his shoulder is walking through. The other students passing them are either ignoring them or start laughing at them. The two friends are done with their first class like everyone else.

Just as they are about to pass the school Therapist office when one of Hiccup's biggest bullies,Snotlout Jorgenson, rams him from behind! Hiccup and Branch immediately fall onto the floor hard as Snotlout walks away laughing loudly.

" Later losers!", Snotlout says mockingly.

He has messy short brown hair, white skin and blue eyes. He is short and wide. Snotlout is wearing blue jeans,black t - shirt,grey boots and a leather jacket. Snotlout has been picking on Hiccup and taunting him for his lack of physical strength and appearence for a long time now.

The other learners just go on with their day passing the two outcasts. None of them came to help Hiccup and Branch but, however the therapist in the office slowly gets up from his chair. The door was open the whole time allowing the old wise turtle,Oogway, to see the bullying.

Oogway has green eyes,white and green skin and a big shell. He is wearing Green cloak with yin-yang symbol. As Hiccup slowly gets back to standing Oogway walks with his old walking stick to the door. Branch is already back on his feet. Both him and Hiccup have new bruises from their fall.

" Are you both okay? Come into my office so we can talk nicely. ", Oogway says.

Hiccup and Branch look at the therapist as he talked. They both share the same netrual look. Oogway knows about the bullying they experience since their first year of High School. He would encourage them come in his office to talk but, never once forced them to talk about their pain. The turtle slowly walks back into his office allowing the two boys to come in. Hiccup and Branch  were a little unsure but, just go in anyway closing the door behind them.

Oogway is now standing at his desk. The office has traditional Chinese decore and look to it. The desk is light brown and crafted with elegant design. There is kettle near him with hot water which is next to a few Chinese teacups with flowers on them.

" Tea?",Oogway offers calmly.

" No Thankyou. ", Hiccup says politely.

" Thanks. I'm good. ", Branch says softly.

Oogway just nods his head then sits down. Hiccup and Branch a little hesitantly sits down on the same chair. Branch is sitting on the end of the arm rest. The two boys just look at the old turtle. Oogway is known to be wise but, to some he is a crazy old turtle.

" So are you boys okay? You got some little nasty bruises. ", Oogway asks caringly and calmly.

Hiccup and Branch looks at their bruises for moment. They weren't exactly nasty but, are an dark purple. Hiccup looks up at the green turtle as Branch tries to cover up one of his bruises on his left arm. Branch uses his hand to do so. Branch doesn't say anything. He honestly didn't want to talk right now. Oogway wasn't going to force him to talk either.

" We're fine. It just happens every now and then. ", Hiccup admits honestly and softly.

" I see. You know that fall must had hurt a little. How often do you get pushed like that?", Oogway says calmly.

" Not a lot actually. ", Hiccup admits.

" As much fun it is talking to you shouldn't we be getting our books for Life Skills?", Branch says calmly not trying to be rude.

Oogway smiles at Branch nodding his head. Branch scratches his left arm as Hiccup just waits for Oogway to say something. Oogway instead picks up a pen and takes two sticky notes then slowly writes down two notes for them. The old turtle didn't think they should go to class with bruises but, he knew they would still be late so these excuse notes will keep them out of trouble for being late.

" Then you should go to Nurse Ginger first. If there is anything you want to talk about then you know where to find me. ", Oogway says calmly and kindly.

Few moments later,Hiccup and Branch both enter the class five minutes late. Jack, Tooth, Astrid, Poppy and Shrek notice them while everyone else don't even give them a glance. Shrek takes their notes from Oogway and Nurse Ginger and reads quietly for a few seconds before giving Hiccup and Branch an understanding look.

"Oh I see. Go sit down and you didn't miss anything important so don't worry. ", Shrek says calmly.

Branch and Hiccup both go their separate ways to their seats with no rush. As Branch sits down Poppy notices a mark on his arm. It concerns her to see it actually. Shrek starts teaching again by going over their introduction for something but, it doesn't get Poppy's attention since she is a little worried about Branch.

" What happened to you?", Poppy asks concerned.

" It's nothing. ",Branch lies not wanting to talk about the fall.

Hiccup who already sitting opens his textbook as he listened to his teacher. Astrid notices the bruise on his hand looking more noticeable and there is another one on his face. It more faint enough to go unnoticed from a distance and on his chin. In that moment Astrid starts wondering what caused his bruises but, says nothing about it to Hiccup. The boy pulls on his sleeve covering up the bruise on his hand.

Later that day, Jack's phone rings as he opens his locker. He pulls it out of his pocket. It is an old Android smartphone. Hiccup and Branch are already walking to their separate classes. The caller ID says "Weekend Job Boss". Jack answers the phone after looking at the ID.

" Hello Jimmy. ", Jack answers simply.

" Jackie Boy. So glad you picked up. Listen there is a problem. Our afternoon DJ just quit and we need a replacement. What do you say? Want to take his place til I find someone new? I'll increase your pay...", Jack's boss says on the phone.

Jimmy is one of those young bosses. He took over for his mother after she retired during the summer holiday. The guy is a really chill boss as long as he isn't in a serious mood or is angry. He runs the radio station near Jack's neighborhood. He knows Jack from babysitting his Aunt's child.

Jack thought about it for a moment. He could use the extra money to help his mom and dad. Not to mention his favourite little sister's birthday is coming soon. Jack does a small job at the local Radio station. He only has started working there recently but, he isn't going to complain about doing some extra work.

" Sure. Why not? It's not like I have much to do,except for some homework anyway. ", Jack agrees in a chill manner.

" I knew it that I could count on you,man. I'll see you tommorw at lunch. I will show you what to do than you can work your magic. Peace out. ", Jack's boss says happily.

AN: Oogway works at DreamWorks High and is still alive. If anyone has more ideas for me than don't be afraid to pitch. I might not able to do all of them but, I'll try put them in action.

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