The orange sky faded into darkness.
Street lights flickered as I walked through the abandoned alley.
Every shadow seemed alive.
Every sound warned me.
But I wasn't afraid.
Not anymore.
I remembered everything. Every fight, every mistake, every scar from my old life.
The memory of Rafi's gang made my fists clench.
Ahead, a figure stepped out.
Tall. Broad. Tattoos crawling over his arms like snakes.
Eyes cold. Mouth curled into a cruel smile.
"You survived the thugs?" he asked.
The voice was deep. Powerful. Dangerous.
I didn't flinch. I nodded.
"I did. And I can handle more."
He studied me for a moment, then laughed.
"Interesting. I'm Kaiser. You're lucky I was watching. Most kids don't survive their first day here."
"Lucky? Or maybe prepared," I replied.
His eyes narrowed. "Maybe. Follow me. You'll see what real power is."
I followed silently. Every step felt heavy. Every shadow seemed to move.
Finally, we stopped in front of a huge warehouse.
Inside, the stench of smoke and sweat hit me.
Gangs were everywhere. Fighting. Gambling. Training.
"This is your world now," Kaiser said.
I looked around. Everyone stared.
I wasn't just the weak kid anymore.
This was my chance. My second life.
And I wouldn't waste it.