(Just a warning that this chapter gets dark. Read at your own peril)

(Torn's POV)

I made it back to Salem's castle with an unconscious Natura in my arms. I walked in the castle and made my way down the main hall.

Cinder: Wow. Carrying a lady here?

I looked back to see Cinder looking at me.

Torn: Good to see you finally talking again, but I'm going to miss the time when you didn't talk.

Cinder: You really seem like you're not in a good mood.

Torn: Stop wasting my time.

I started to walk away.

Cinder: I have been wondering. Why do you want to show everyone just how great you are?

I gritted my teeth, but I calmed myself down.

Torn: Like I need to tell you.

Cinder: Alright. You don't need to tell me if you don't want to.

Cinder walked up to me and took Natura from my arms.

Cinder: You seem like you had a bad day. I'll take care of her for you.

Torn: Whatever.

I started to walk again. I made it to my room. It is a pretty big room with a mirror, king size bed, and other things. I looked in the mirror and saw someone I didn't want to see again.

Dad: You'll never be as great as your brother.

I turned around and didn't see anyone.

Torn: What?

I turned to look at the mirror again.

Dad: Your mother was right about you.

He smiled at me with malice. I clenched my fists and got mad.

Torn: You shut your damn mouth! You ran away like a coward!

Dad: If only you were better. You could have saved them.

I punched the mirror, shattering it. I brought my fist back and started to breathe heavily.

Torn: I'll show you, I'll show everyone.

(Flashback) (Age 10)

It's my tenth birthday today. I got out of school and I'm running to my house to celebrate with my family. I went inside the house and looked around. I didn't see mom, dad, or big bro.

Torn: Where are they? Are they making a surprise party?

I walked around the house and checked all the rooms. No one is in the house.

Torn: They're not here. Why?

I walked into the kitchen and saw a piece of paper on the refrigerator. I walked up to it and started to read it out loud.

Torn: Me, your mom, and big brother went out to celebrate your brother's birthday. From, dad.

I took the paper and threw it in the trash.

Torn: They always do this. I think mom and dad like my big bro more then me.

Tears formed in the corners of my eyes. I wiped my eyes and sat down on the couch and waited for them to come back.

Torn: Why do I have to share my birthday with big bro?

After waiting for hours, I heard the front door open. I turned and saw mom, dad, and big bro walking in and laughing.

Brother: Hey Torn. How's my little brother?

Torn: I'm fine.

Mom and dad walked out the room and big bro sat down next to me.

Brother: Happy birthday Torn.

He handed me a cupcake with a candle on it. He took out a lighter and lit the candle. I smiled and looked at him.

Torn: Thanks big bro.

Brother: Make a wish.

I closed my eyes and thought about what I wanted. I know what my wish is. My wish is that mom, dad, and big bro will spend more time with me. I blew out the candle.

Brother: I hope your wish comes true.

He patted me on the shoulder and left the room. I ate the cupcake.

Torn: It's getting late. I should be going to bed now.

(Time skip)

I'm running to home from school again. I finally finished the blueprints for my weapon for when I finally become a huntsman. I made it home and ran in.

Torn: Mom! Dad!

I ran into the living room. Mom and dad looked excited and they called for big bro.

Brother: You two need me.

Mom: We got a letter from Beacon. You got accepted!

Brother: Really?!

Dad: Yep.

They all hugged.

Dad: I'm so proud of you son.

I looked down and walked past them. They didn't noticed me. I went into my room and sat down on my bed. I started to cry. My tears fell on my blueprints and stained it.

Torn: They always praise big bro. It's like I don't exist to them.

(Time skip) (Age 13)

I made it home from school. I finally made my weapon using the blueprints I made three years ago. It's a simple, but sturdy sword. I walked inside the house. Brother still hasn't returned from Beacon. When he left I was weirdly happy. I thought mom and dad would spend their free time with me, but no. They don't even talk to me for some days.

Torn: I wonder what they will think of my weapon.

I walked into the living room and saw mom and dad sitting on the couch and watching tv.

Torn: Hey mom and dad.

They looked at me.

Dad: What do you want?

Torn: I made my weapon at school today.

I showed them my sword. I was expecting them to be excited or proud. Dad just scoffed at me.

Dad: A sword? Really something that simple? Your brother uses a sniper that turns into a halberd and you want to use a simple sword?

I looked down and tightly held the handle of my sword.

Torn: Y-yes.

My mom sighed.

Mom: You really never were like your brother. Your such a disappointment sometimes, you know that?

I sniffed and held my tears back. I heard a knock on the door.

Mom: Go make yourself useful and answer the door.

Torn: O-ok.

I turned around and walked to the front door. I opened it and saw my brother on the other side.

Brother: I'm back!

Mom and Dad's attitude changed completely and they are as happy as can be. Big bro walked in and hugged mom and dad.

Dad: How is my boy doing?

Mom: I thought you still had a year at Beacon?

Brother: Yeah well, I was given a little break and I wanted to spend my break with you guys.

Big bro let go of mom and dad and turned to look at me.

Brother: Is that a sword? I like it.

Torn: Thank you.

Brother: Did you unlock your semblance yet?

I looked down and at the floor.

Torn: I haven't yet. I'm not sure when I'll unlock it.

Brother: I'm sure you'll unlock it soon enough.

Big bro patted my back. I heard some noises coming from outside.

Torn: What is that?

Brother: It's Grimm. Stay inside, I'll deal with this.

He rushed outside and started to stab any Grimm near him. I went outside.

Brother: Why are you outside?!

Torn: I want to help! I'm going to show mom and dad that I'm not useless!

Brother: The hell are you talking about?

Mom and dad rushed outside and tried to pull me back inside.

Brother: Mom! Dad! What is Torn talking about?!

Dad: That doesn't matter right now! Torn, get back inside!

A Grimm rushed over and slashed at mom. She was sent away.

Brother: Mom!

She started to bleed from the head as blood made its way down her face. She tried to get up, but more Grimm ran up to her and ripped her to shreds.

Brother: Oh my god!

Dad looked horrified. He let go of me. I noticed a Grimm running up to me. Big bro got in front of me and took the hit.

Torn: Big bro!

He fell to the ground. Tears started to fall from my eyes. I looked at the Grimm responsible. I took my sword as a small tornado started to form on its blade. I cut the Grimm in half. I looked around and saw no more Grimm. Dad is running away.

Brother: Torn.

I looked down to see big bro on the ground and bleeding. His aura is flickering, threatening to break.

Torn: Big bro.

I knelt down.

Brother: I'm sorry. I didn't know what mom and dad have been doing to you.

Torn: Are you going to be ok?

Brother: Everything hurts. I'm not going to make it.

Torn: Don't say that! I'll get you to safety! I promise!

I tried to pick him up, but he stopped me.

Brother: Torn, please. End this suffering.

My eyes went wide as tears came out uncontrollably. I shook my head.

Torn: Don't make me do this.

He grabbed my sword and pointed it at his neck. The wind around my blade started to go faster.

Brother: Before I go. Just know that I love you and I'll always be with you. I always thought you were better then me, by a long shot. Go for your dreams and never look back. I believe in you.

I just nodded my head.

Torn: I love you.

I gathered all the strength I could collect and stabbed my brother's neck. He went limp in an instant, giving him a quick death.

(Flashback end)

I looked at my hand as tears came from my eyes. Just the memories of that day still brings me to tears.

Torn: My wish never came true.

(Chapter 24 end)