Charlie Z.

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Charlie Żbik, otherwise known as Charlie is one of the prestigious members and who currently serves as a [TR] Poser within the Misfits, while attending Thirlcrest Academy. Portrayed by DarthVaderIsOut 
==I - Appearance==
Charlie’s brown hair, always meticulously styled, frames a face that blends a striking combination of features. His icy blue eyes, piercing and enigmatic, set the tone for his presence. His face, soft and rounded at the cheeks, adds an unexpected gentleness to his otherwise hardened exterior. Freckles dot the bridge of his nose like stars in the night sky.
In Charlie's own words, he may be 'average at best,' but there is an undeniable magnetism about him. He may not appear physically formidable, but his latent power and willingness to use it are unmistakable, adding to this, a prominent scar that runs from his left eye to his right cheek, this scar, though acquired through violence, somehow enhances the magnetism about him. Despite not being the tallest or heaviest, Charlie's presence commands respect, exuding an unspoken threat. His serious and usually quiet demeanour conceals a warmth that only those who dare to look beyond the surface can discover. 
==II - Character and Personality==
As said before, Charlie seems like an ordinary guy, just-- quiet, hanging around. You'll see him around, but he's almost never speaking, and when he is, he speaks to the several friends that he has made for himself. Despite his social status and his upbringing, Charlie is often found hanging around people of classes lower than him or friends which he had picked up over time through various means, either by systematically offering them money or through other ways. Despite this, the entire reason that he had been sent here was as a result of his issues to do with managing his emotions, anger in particular-- Rather than addressing it constructively, Charlie, at one point, had bottled it up until it simmered over often resulting in explosive outbursts directed at individuals that he perceived as a threat, This was shown when he had been attacked by two members of the autoshop club, which left him with the scar that makes his person so recognizable nowadays, Charlie required weeks of hospitalization to recover, this is where the anger had simmered until on a fateful day, he had caught one of them alone, brutalizing the poor boy so badly he had to be sent away. This scared him, he had vowed to himself that he would never do that again. So far, he has kept to his promise. The problem lies in the fact that Charlie, if needed can still switch up in seconds, a chilling-- or fascinating ability, depends how one may look at it.
Charlie, at one point in time had found it hard to form genuine connections with other people, and he still feels it to this day, the boy usually keeps people at arms length until he knows he can trust them to open up about himself. Attempts at swaying people to his side include gift-giving and flattery, though, this can leave him open for exploitation by his peers-- This problem also used to extend to his rivals, Charlie's fear of the fallout of violence and hate stems from his personal experiences, which, if detected, may leave the boy in a wary and defensive state, often anticipating betrayal, aggression and disappointment from the other side.
Growing up, Charlie did have a father, however, he had not seen him very often, this was primarily due to the fact that the man was always travelling and away from family going back and forth moving houses, this had left Charlie, for most of his life, to seek out individuals he seems trustworthy and 'adopt' them as surrogate mentors, which had left him cycling through different and quite strange areas more often than not, for example, during his peacekeeping days he had chosen Hawkin, Nik, Buford and Kussi. as of lately, his attention has switched to Kurt Harrington, Simon Sharpe and William Endergarden and ‘Snoopy’. When caught in a situation, at one point in time, Charlie would have caved and attempted to talk it out, often giving up money to calm the other side, however, Thirlcrest has taught him that this would only make the situation worse in the long run, and so, as of today, Charlie stands his ground whenever he can-- Unless he knows he cannot win, he will 'fight 'till he drops', as he calls it. The thing is, Charlie knows where his own boundaries lie, and sometimes, it's better just to take one beating rather than be constantly beat on over and over until he’s broken-- he had alot of experience in that field. Those who have wronged Charlie know his ideology of 'revenge at all costs'. Regardless of what it may cost, Charlie is stubborn enough to lead himself into dangerous situations just for the sake of a chance at taking back his pride, highlighting a stubborn, relentless and ruthless side of him.
Unlike what he once had toiled within him, Charlie's voice carries a sense of calm that people may find soothing and comforting, although, he had never actually fully understood how impactful this may be, it is evident that his soft-spoken nature is a reflection of his preference of diplomacy over violence. Wherever he is present, he will attempt at diffusing tension, unless it is not his problem and does not affect his friends.
== III - Character Background ==
Charlie is a simple boy yet he comes from a background that is anything but. Born in Poland to an upper-class family, his early days were ones of massive privilege and upheaval. The family he hailed from, the Żbik family, had massive wealth that came from owning and managing several massive establishment chains over the European continent and parts of the west coast, these ranged from Hotel chains to restaurants to even supermarket chains, as a result, his parents were able to provide anything the boy could want, really. But then again, it came at the price of never actually being free to spend time with their children. Instead, Charlie frequently saw the Williamsons, once they had moved over to New England from California.
His parents made the choice to move when he, and his twin brother Karol, were five, usually, he would stay with the Williamsons as the parents worked, as they moved where the Żbiks moved too, each new city brought new school environments, new teachers, new peers. Charlie was never able to actually make proper lasting friendships, as more often than not, he had to abandon his friends in several overnight-moves. He feels the effects of this today, preferring a smaller circle of friends rather than to put himself out there.
Despite the challenges, the boy’s adaptability allowed him to partially integrate himself into American culture, finding it easy to relate to his peers whenever he did make friends. His troublemaking often landed him and his friends in trouble and hot water, although, never malicious, it was enough to earn him a reputation among the teachers who frequently described him as loud-mouthed, annoying and insufferable.
Once the family, and the Williamsons had moved to New England, they helped them set up their own business, which very quickly began making the Williamsons a ton of money, Charlie went to school, which is where he had encountered a very aggressive environment, one almost rivalling Thirlcrest, it slowly but surely wore him down, and it had culminated in a breaking point, which resulted in a violent outburst and left one of Charlie’s classmates beaten half to death, shocking everyone he knew. The gravity of his actions left his parents with no choice but to intervene decisively. They immediately enrolled him at Thirlcrest, a place they hoped would provide him with the structure and stability he needed. The other family did not press charges, allowing Charlie a chance at a fresh start.
== IV - Combat ==
Due to his time in Thirlcrest Charlie has merged what he knows into one overarching style of combat, using little scraps of knowledge that had been taught to him by Clementine and Midian, he propels himself forward, using a hybrid of their ways to win fights when he is forced to swing. More often than not, you’ll see Charlie throwing up a Soviet Guard and swinging from side to like a pendulum, something Clementine had taught him.
Something else she taught him was how to use his footwork. Charlie will do one of three things, hop in and out of range, charge in using Clementine’s technique or shuffle traditionally. Most of these have proven effective for Charlie, winning him countless spars and fights, though, universally, he’s known for one thing. Charlie fights dirty. If losing, he will attempt to leverage himself up, using any means possible, whether that be weapons, prank items or illegal spots. 
Charlie will attempt to make space between him and his opponent, from which, he taunts them to come closer and then strikes as they step into range. Charlie also hadn’t forgotten his Peacekeeper days, Charlie may attempt to take someone down with a takedown, the boy is known for using these quite sparingly, with other techniques being borrowed from the clique, like corkscrew jabs and different kicks. When fighting Charlie, you may see him completely switch his techniques mid battle, this is done to confuse the other side, while yes, it leaves him open, it works quite well in most cases, with more than one case of opponents being disoriented, You’ll usually see him switching from an Unorthodox stance to an Orthodox stance.
Another guard he uses profoundly is a high guard and a low guard, Charlie had learnt these from Midian, low guards protect the body, while high guards protect the face. He will usually mix this with his Soviet guard, getting the space he needs but unfortunately, keeping himself open for attacks from the enemy.
Over time, he has resorted to using less strikes, but harsher ones, haymakers and jabs in illegal areas. It has proven to be effective.
== Goals and Motivations ==
Charlie’s long-term goals revolve around building a future that contrasts starkly with his past. He is determined to move on from the events that once weighed heavily on him, leaving them firmly where they belong behind him. His vision for the future is clear: he wants to build a stable and fulfilling life, not just for himself, but for those he holds dear.
Central to his aspirations is the desire to create a strong, supportive circle of friends. Charlie values the idea of surrounding himself with people who genuinely care about him, fostering relationships built on mutual respect and trust. He dreams of a life free of animosity, aiming to leave behind any conflicts and emerge with as few enemies as possible, ideally none.
Professionally, Charlie is inspired by his stepmom, Ms. Hurtado, who has carved out a successful career in education. He wishes to follow in her footsteps and become an English teacher.
== Interests ==
Charlie finds interest in many things that other preps would not. Such as, music, Charlie plays a few instruments like the Keyboard, the Acoustic Guitar, The Drums, he also does vocals. Charles has found it a hobby to completely gain control of his voice, to study how it works and how he can turn it into a tool to get what he wants.
Charlie also finds writing to be an interesting thing, he likes writing stories just to see how different characters develop. He writes stories, poems etc. whenever he might be bored, you’ll find him writing away. On the topic of Literature, as much as he liked to write, he also likes to read. His favourite is Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Charlie also liked drawing, his favourite mediums are pencil and charcoal, his drawings usually consist of wether one subject or person, or an overly complex scene with two colours, Charlie draws his friends a lot.
== V - Music ==
The reason that out of literally everything music has its own section is because Karol and music have a very close relation. Let's start off with the fact that Charlie has been taught how to play on a keyboard. He listens to a wide range of bands, etcetera etcetera.
Growing up, Charlie found comfort in the lyrics and sounds of bands like The Cure and Portishead. He connected with singers like Sinead O'Connor and Alanis Morissette. But it wasn't just about the music for Karol; it was also about learning English. He used songs from artists like Boa and Mazzy Star to help him improve his language skills.
He listens to the following bands and singers:
* The Smiths
* The Cranberries
* The Cure
* Portishead
* Sinéad O'Connor
* Alanis Morissette
* Boa
* Mazzy Star
* Radiohead
* R.E.M.
* Nirvana
* Tori Amos
* Depeche Mode
* The Smashing Pumpkins
* Joy Division
* PJ Harvey
* The Pixies
* The Beatles
* Led Zeppelin
* Pink Floyd
* David Bowie
* Queen
* The Rolling Stones
* Fleetwood Mac
* The Clash
==VI - Relationships==
There are several categories that characters and relations will be placed into, they are as follows..
MENTOR - THE HIGHEST RANK ONE CAN ACHIEVE, THESE PEOPLE ARE THE CLOSEST AND MOST RESPECTED PEOPLE TO CHARLIE.
FOUND FAMILY / BEST FRIEND - THE SECOND HIGHEST RANK, CHARLIE THINKS OF THESE PEOPLE VERY FONDLY, YOU WILL SEE HIM HANG AROUND THESE PEOPLE VERY OFTEN.
GOOD FRIEND - CHARLIE’S GOOD FRIENDS, THESE PEOPLE ARE EITHER CHARLIE’S BUSINESS ASSOCIATES OR HAVE SHOWN ENOUGH CARE FOR CHARLIE TO SHOW IT BACK.
FRIEND - YOUR STANDARD FRIEND, KEEP PUSHING, YOU'LL GET TO THE TOP EVENTUALLY.
ASSOCIATE - ACQUAINTANCES, NEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, IF YOU TALK WITH CHARLIE AT LEAST TWICE, YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF HERE.
NEUTRAL - SELF EXPLANATORY, CHARLIE WILL BE NONCHALANT TO WHAT YOU DO, UNLESS YOU FIT A CERTAIN CRITERIA OR ANNOY/ANGER HIM.
UNEASY… - YOU ARE EITHER REPAIRING RELATIONS OR HAVE BROKEN HIS TRUST…EITHER WAY, GOOD LUCK.
UNFRIENDLY - CONTINUING DOWN THE STEPS, YOU’VE ANGERED CHARLIE AND CROSSED A LINE, HE WILL NOT BE HAPPY WITH YOUR PRESENCE AND MAY BE SHORT TEMPERED TOWARDS YOU.
REVENGE AT ALL COSTS / RIVAL - DO I NEED TO SAY MUCH?
TO THE GRAVE! - YOU FUCKED UP SO BADLY THAT YOU GOT YOUR OWN RANKING…
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=== Lucille Wintergatan ===
Mentor, Trusted, Feared, Respected. | "Fishy, fishy.."
=== Alessia Hurtado ===
Found Family, Mentor, Trusted | “…and even if I did, you take priority!”
=== Ricardo “Ricky” Santos ===
[MISSING], Hurt…, Interest, Trusted, | “Why did you leave?”
=== Kurt William Gentry Harrington ===
Friendly, Family. | "It’d be funny if you beat Thomas up."
=== Kimberly “Kim” Pilgrim ===
Best Friend, Respected. | “Thanks for being here.”
=== Tyler Benjamin Simon ===
Best Friend, Found Family, Trusted | "HEY! WHAT'S UP, MAN?"
=== William Endergarden Jr. ===
Good Friend, Trusted | "Yew wan' brownies?"
=== Midian Butler ===
Friend | "You fucked me over, but I'm willing to put that aside."
=== Derryk "Derrick" Żbik ===
Brother, Positive, Friendly | "I am always found in places one would least expect me in."
=== Claude Sado ===
Good Friend, Trusted,, Respected. | "I wish you good luck with that..."
=== Angelika "Angelina" Williamson ===
Cousin, Neutral | "I DON'T WANT WHAT YOU HAVE, I WANNA BE YOU."
=== Hassan Al-Ibin ===
Ex-friend, Uneasy... | "God, You're slow."
=== Peregrine "Peri" Pendergast ===
Ex-Friend, Uneasy... | "What is it, tell me before I shoo you off."
=== Lyra Fell ===
[LEFT] Friend | "Rejoice despite fact this world will tear you to shred!"
=== André Biers-Morgan ===
[LEFT] Ex-Rival, Friend, Respected, Trusted | "Ya like knives?"
=== Archie S. Wycliffe ===
Unfriendly | "I'm sorry, I didn’t want to lead you on."
=== Jaroslav "Joshua" Ulyanov ===
Neutral, Ex-friend, Third Cousin, | "I'm not a courageous man." 
=== Henry Phorde ===
Ex-L.I, Ex-friend, Neutral, Trusted | "I'm sorry, Henry."
=== Thomas Clint ===
TO THE GRAVE!, Cousin | “Fine, let’s do it YOUR way.”
=== Caroline Giovanna Melara ===
Found Family, Trusted | "And I swear to fucking God, I'll weather the storm."
=== Danish Abdalla ===
Associate, Friendly | "How'd you get that scar?"
=== Harley Mc'Donald ===
Friend, Friendly | "Aye, Thank'se yew'se."
=== Simon Sharpe ===
[LEFT], Mentor, Trusted | "I will make you proud, Simon."
=== Clementine Paisley Welsh ===
[R.I.P] Best Friend, Trusted | "Why did you leave, Clementine?"
=== Skipper Lawson ===
[LEFT] Friend | "Yew jus' gotta be yew."
=== Liam Quinn ===
Victorious, Ex-Partner, Best Friend, | "You are a work of art, Charlie.”
==VII - Relatives==
==VIII - Clique Relations==
====Thirlcrest Times 'Paperboys' - Neutral====
==== Varsity 'Strongarms' - Neutral / Positive====
====The Outdoors Club 'Plants' - Neutral====
====Greasers 'Slickbacks' - Positive====
====Misfits 'Pitdwellers' - Positive / Member====
====Bruisers 'Whiteshirts' - Positive====
====Prefects 'Stripeshirts' / 'Greenshirts' - Neutral / Untrusted====
====Social Club 'Socials' - Neutral====
====Honor Students - Neutral====
==== Astronomy Club ’Brains’ / ‘Astronomers’ / ‘Stargazers’ - Positive ====
==IX - STORY ARCS==
===ACT 0: Pen and Paper.===
Before Charlie became involved in the intricate web of clique matters at Thirlcrest, his life was confined to two primary activities: attending lessons and retreating to his dorm. From his very first day at the school until about four months ago, Charlie was terrified of nearly everyone around him. He isolated himself, finding solace only in his own company and the pages he filled with his writing for hours on end. The fear of interaction kept him secluded, leaving him to navigate the school alone and in silence, he still feels the impact of this, opting to stay silent and take beatings where he knows it's a losing battle.
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===ACT 1: Can't be that bad, right?===
Charlie has been at Thirlcrest for two years now. Initially, as we know, his life at the school was limited to attending classes and retreating to his dorm. He was terrified of nearly everyone and found solace only in his own company and the pages he filled with his writing. However, after nearly two years of silent observation, Charlie began to open up to others and integrate himself into the social fabric of the school. He had figured out who to trust and who to avoid.
During this period, Charlie met Aimee. They became friends, and as a token of their budding friendship, Aimee gave Charlie some magic mushrooms, which he still keeps to this day. This friendship marked the beginning of Charlie's gradual acceptance into the social circles at Thirlcrest. Charlie later met Skipper and Peri, forming a close-knit group. Among them, Charlie and Skipper became inseparable. Unfortunately, Peri decided to join the Auto-shop Club, leading to a violent separation from Charlie and Skipper. The members of the Auto-shop Club must have viewed Charlie as a threat and began to hunt him down, attacking him whenever they had the chance. These relentless attacks eventually set the stage for the dramatic events that would unfold over time...
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===ACT 2: Why should I?===
Charlie joined the Outdoors Club as a desperate attempt to stop the relentless beatings from the Auto-shop Club. This strategy worked, but it came at a high cost. The attention shifted to Skipper, who was eventually sent away due to severe injuries inflicted by multiple groups. Charlie had failed to protect his only friend and found himself alone once again.
During this lonely period, Charlie met Clementine, who was joining the Honors Programme. He made a lot of friends during this time, but with friends came enemies. It was then that he met Henry Phorde and Valentine. Charlie attended a sleepover with Valentine, during which he received an unexpected kiss on the cheek from him. This gesture sparked confusion within Charlie, making him question who he was.
That sleepover marked a turning point for Charlie. He felt his life spiraling downward, overwhelmed by confusion about himself and heartache when Valentine and Stass got together despite his warnings about Stass. Disillusioned, Charlie left the Outdoors Club and returned to a non-clique status. He started hanging around with a group called "We See You," a skate group that challenged Johnny's Boys (the Bruisers). This group, including Valentine, often found themselves hunted down by the Bruisers. Eventually, Charlie confessed his feelings to Valentine after he and Stass split up, only to be met with a slap in the face. Valentine had been toying with his emotions, leaving Charlie heartbroken and more confused than ever. The situation worsened as Valentine, teaming up with Charlie's rival Andre, attempted to kidnap Charlie twice, failing both times.
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===ACT 3: Pretend 'till I can't.===
Charlie's decision to join the Honors Programme was motivated by a glimmer of hope for self-improvement, much to the delight of his friend Clementine, with whom he had grown closer over time. Life seemed to be looking up for Charlie, especially with the addition of a new friend, Henry. However, his newfound peace was shattered when he found himself targeted by the Greasers.
Initially, Charlie brushed off the Greasers' harassment, but things took a drastic turn when two of them attempted to ambush him. Though he put up a valiant fight, the odds quickly turned against him as more Greasers joined the fray. Overwhelmed by their sheer numbers, Charlie endured a brutal assault that left him unrecognizable, requiring weeks of hospitalization to recover. The scar that now adorned his face served as a permanent reminder of his ordeal—a jagged but tidy testament to the violence he had endured. The trauma of the attack fueled a burning rage within Charlie, simmering beneath the surface for weeks. Teaming up with Clementine, they sought out the main instigator of the assault and subjected him to a merciless five-hour ordeal in the depths of the forest. The sounds of agony and pleading haunted Charlie long after they left their victim tied to a tree, his lungs scarred by the itching powder Charlie had forced upon him.
The consequences of their actions soon caught up with them as the Greasers embarked on a relentless pursuit to exact revenge. Despite their capture of Clementine, Charlie managed to evade capture, but the experience shattered the façade he had carefully constructed. No longer could he deny the darkness within himself; he was no pacifist but a monster driven by fury and vengeance. In the aftermath, Charlie made the difficult decision to leave the Honors Programme, seeking solace and redemption in the familiar embrace of the Outdoors Club alongside Clementine. The events that unfolded served as a sobering realization of the depths of his own capacity for violence and the profound impact it had on both himself and those around him. Henry, his friend left him, Charlie has not seen him since.
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===ACT 4: God, Forgive these Bastards / The Loyal and The Bloody.===
Charlie's recent days have settled into a welcomed calm. Following a turbulent period of betrayal and conflict, he found solace in the comforting presence of friends and loved ones. Their support has grown into something meaningful and profound.
Amidst the tranquility, Charlie has been diligently working on his issues, particularly his struggle with anger. Charlie survived a dorm-break-in by Tyler's hands and has vowed for revenge. [SUBSTORY 'THE CASE OF A SMALL HEART AND A BIG EGO']
Charlie's revenge turned out not to be as... good... as he thought it'd be; it felt wrong. He didn't even do anything to Tyler to begin with. As time went on, Charlie just kept getting beat down again, and again, and again. To the point he simply doesn't care any longer. A revelation had struck him—yeah, maybe Charlie is strong, but he is a coward. Charlie went to comfort Hassan [SUBSTORY 'I WILL NOT BE THE SAME']. Later, he went to tend to Lyra's flowers, but they came. Take his pride, take his life, take his things but don't take the ones that he loves. And they continued without mercy.
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===ACT 5: A Coward You and I Both Hate Very Much.===
He made so many people bleed, he made that poor boy scream, and he made that boy say those things to him. He said, "Do with me what you want, but please don't hurt my friends! Don't hurt my friends!" I mean, this has to be some punishment from God. Who else would be testing Charlie like this? Why? He’s already weak. What more do they want to take? His pride? His life? His loved ones? Please don’t take the ones that he loves. But Tyler continued without mercy. He broke into his dorm once in the morning; Charlie managed to fight him off, but he came back in the evening. Charlie rounded up the people in his dorm, and they escaped through the window. The terror that Charlie felt was unimaginable. That day was also the first time he felt the burn of itching powder in his eyes. Oh, how it burned. He had almost wished that he had let himself be beaten in his own dorm just to not have to feel that burn again. 
Apart from that, Charlie had a pretty normal rest of the day. He moved dorms as it was getting too dangerous to live in the previous one, laying traps for Tyler in the one he left behind. He left for Canada the next morning, a trip he was planning to meet with some family. That's when disaster struck, the very next day. Charlie received a worrying text. Someone he trusted broke up with him over Midian. He trusted her. He did not care that she left the PKs; after all, it was her life. But why did she fuck Charlie over? After everything Charlie did… It's fine, though. The Outdoors won't help.
A new era begins for Charlie. 
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===ACT 6: Was it worth it?===
Charlie and Hawkins, the duo that could not be separated at one point in time-- well, That was, Charlie had shadowed Hawkins twice, both times when he had joined the Outdoors. Hawkins's threats were laughable. Charlie didn't care, he already knew this would happen. He wasn't scared of a few broken bones -- But that sound, Oh God, have mercy on his soul. That sound frightened him. The pain didn't bother him, even if it was unbearable. But hey, Charlie ALWAYS bounces back, doesn't he?
Charlie had rejoined the honors program, after having realized that the whiteshirts will not want him around. Charlie has decided to stay around Tyler only for the time being, he's a good friend after all. Life seems to be improving for Charlie. Disaster struck, however, Charlie was given his vest, but the very next day, it was stripped away from him again by the more respected preps. What did he do wrong...?
[SUBSTORY 'Family?' AND 'REVENGE AT ALL COSTS!!!']
A week went by, quite normally-- Charlie and Tyler became better friends, they talked more often, Liam was sent away to a mental institute after brutalizing a girl, oh the sight Charlie had to face-- he just hoped the boy would be back, yet, Simon, you know-- the Honor Student, came to Charlie with a new proposal. Rejoin the program, yes, that's right. The turbulent nature of the Honors was quite confusing to Charlie, nonetheless, he attended a recruitment-- passing with flying colours only to be asked that one dreaded question; 'Weren't you that one peacekeeper?'. He chose not to reply.
Later on, Angelina wanted to talk to Charlie-- and so, he let her talk, which escalated into her shoving him-- then a slap. She had laid hands on the boy. For him, that was enough, out of instinct, his hand gripped a jar, smashing it right into the side of her head. He did ask her to stop in his defence, she just chose not to listen. Hassan on the other hand, well, let's just say he hates Charlie as much as he hates Tyler. That's fine, because in the end, it wasn't Charlie who ate the dirt beneath Hassan's feet, yet the other way around. God bless you, Hassan. May you recover soon.
Charlie went on to make a few good friends, a few of the slickbacks, having humoured them, the boy had arrived on scene with a go-kart, where he rescued a fellow prep’s wallet from being completely taken by a hang-around, later a brawl began, Charlie arrived on the scene in his go-kart and proceeded to BKO two slickback MRs.
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=== ACT 7: How long is it going to take before you start to Hate Yourself? ===
Charlie was approached by his cousin, Angelina, who apologized to him. They were having a pleasant conversation until Terrance came along and threatened to stab him. Ana arrived shortly after and told a few slickbacks to calm Terrance down which ended up in the slickbacks swinging at Terrance. Later, Charlie returned to the manor to serve drinks, and he served a ton. Afterward, he went outside and met up with Simon and Derrick. They talked until Kurth brought them back to work out. 
Later, Charlie went with Tommy to his dorm to look through some pictures before heading back, only to find a screaming Kurth. Feeling unsettled, he decided to take a walk and eventually made his way up to the balcony. He had hoped it would be empty, but unfortunately, Kurth was there. It was too late to back out. Charlie stood before him, feeling a surge of fear. Before he knew it, the pillars were painted in his blood, and he was crumbling to the floor opposite a terrified Kurth. He felt scared, unsure of whether to even bother to return to the manor at all.
Despite what his gut told him, he did. Charles found himself at the treehouse, where there was a brawl breaking out between Peacekeepers going against Varsity, Greasers and Bruisers…Charlie messaged the group chat, but refrained from going in to help out of fear of bring reprimanded, yet, thats exactly what he got for not helping, he was screamed at…and punched infront of the PKs by what he thought was his own friend. His trust in the Honor Student high ranking members had been broken. Charlie would never go out of his way to help ever again. Just…do what they tell you to, Charles, nothing more. Don’t talk to anyone, don’t even go outside, return to what you were before. You know how to do it.
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=== ACT 8: The Harpy and a Hare ===
“Liam and Charlie”, they are no longer, you are a fucking liar. You were no better than that Valentine fuck. How could Charlie fall for your manipulation? God fucking damn it. Charlie was immediately surrounded by four people, Archie, Ricky, Andre and Liam. He had to choose, Charlie chose Ricky. The others, well, didn’t take that so lightly, especially Liam, who pulled a blade on Charlie, he was probably in a ‘if I can’t have you no one can’ type fit. You know what, Stop worrying, Charles, you’ll bounce back with ten times the force. You always do. Charles remembered Clementine, you know, Paisley Welsh? The girl who had carried him through his time here? Poor Clementine was dead. Do be careful what you wish for, like Charlie, you may remember about something too late. He was now armed with her glasses, her jackets, everything she left, everything..her phone, etcetera, to think that was his best friend..and she died alone. Charlie went to Lucille for comfort; She did not help at all, while yeah, he does appreciate her trying to help, it just was a wound too deep for him to brush off.
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=== In the Belly of the Beast, Chapter 9 ===
And then, Tommy decided to be a little bitch. He ignored Charlie’s requests at helping himself, Charlie got fed up..then he became homeless. Charles was stripped of his vest, During that time, he beat up Kian again, quite badly too but oh well. He’ll bounce back. He always does. The very same day, I mean, not even 20 minutes later, he had re-joined the misfits under the second-in-command’s permission. Well done, Charles, seems like looking past the uniforms actually paid off. The boy kept wearing Thomas down mentally, even if he wasn't there to see the end result, he knew the fallout for Thomas was BAD. Charlie had gotten comfortable in the arms of the Misfits once again, fitting in like the perfect piece to an incomplete puzzle. And that’s where he stayed, eventually regaining a coloured vest, although purple in colour, it still felt the same was as his checkered one, he felt proud of it.
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=== Charlie A. Zbik, Into The Fire! [ONGOING] ===
Well, Charlie, you’ve gone..full circle, what is it, it’s going to be three years soon enough, you’re back where you started, new environment, new people. You know, that whole lot? Yeah, I mean, at least you have Ricky, as absent as he is.. whatever, just stay on this path, you'll be great in no time. Ricky disappeared…Poor Charlie, he was so happy, oh well, at least Ricky happy elsewhere…
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=== ACT 11: Wrong People / 'Verify Your Clock'. [UPCOMING] ===
== X - SUBSTORIES==
=== ``Whiteshirts and Traitors.``===
====TYLER BENJAMIN SIMON====
=====The Case of a Small Heart and a Big Ego=====
Dorm invasions are rarely pleasant for the victim, and this was certainly true for Charlie. Already weak and concussed, he was making his way back to his dorm to rest for the day when he heard a familiar voice behind him. "What's up, man!" It was Tyler. Charlie's heart sank. He didn't have the energy to deal with Tyler now. He quickened his pace, hoping to escape the encounter, and managed to lock himself in his room. A sigh of relief escaped him as he heard Tyler attempt and fail to open the door. But his respite was short-lived.
Tyler, determined and relentless, pried open the window and climbed in. Before Charlie could react, Tyler's accomplice, a girl whose name he didn't know but recognized from previous altercations, charged at him. They hit the door hard, but not before Charlie landed a quick punch on her. Tyler, seeing his helper falter, picked up a book and hurled it at Charlie's shoulder. Charlie dodged just in time, pushing the bookshelf to topple over, crashing onto their heads.
Desperate to get away from the escalating chaos, Charlie moved toward the exit. However, Tyler and his helper were hot on his heels. Surrounded, Charlie had no choice but to defend himself. He evaded a punch aimed at him, switched places with Tyler, and drove Tyler’s face into the sharp corner of a metal casing. The sickening pop of Tyler's nose echoed in the room, leaving a bloody imprint and a dent in the metal.
Seizing the moment, Tyler's helper grabbed a computer monitor and threw it at Charlie's face. Unprepared for the attack, Charlie was struck hard and stumbled backward. Dazed and retreating, he threw the TV off the table in a desperate bid to create a barrier, pushing Tyler over as he stepped on the device.
Charlie saw a fleeting chance to escape and lunged for the door, but Tyler's helper was relentless. She caught up and struck him again, leaving him more exhausted. In a last-ditch effort, Charlie slammed the door in her face as he rushed out, hearing the crunch of her nose breaking on impact. Now in the hallway, Charlie moved into the view of the security cameras, hoping they might deter further attacks. Tyler, however, wasn’t done. He picked up a trashcan and hurled it at Charlie’s head from a distance. Too tired to dodge, Charlie braced for impact and let it hit him...and he was out.
======The Case of a Small Heart and a Big Ego - Aftermath======
Charlie found his friend, Hassan, and begged him for help. Hassan, seeing the state Charlie was in, quickly agreed. Hassan and Meridian both hurried back to Charlie's dorm, trying to tidy up the mess left by the fight. Hassan urged Charlie to go to the infirmary to get checked out, promising to take care of everything else. As Charlie lay in the infirmary, nursing his wounds, a single thought consumed his mind: revenge. He vowed to get back at Tyler and his accomplice for the humiliation and pain they had caused him. He knew he couldn't take them on while they were together, so he resolved to pick them off one by one. Over and over, he replayed the events in his mind, fuelling his desire for retribution-- This came when Tyler tried to jump him with Reiner and a few other bruisers, Yes, Charlie got beat up, however, he had called in the PK horde, the whiteshirts got beat in their dorms, on home territory, quite literally.
===``Plants and PKs.``===
====HASSAN AL-IBIN.====
=====I will not be the same.=====
The threat of Hassan's blood on Charlie's hands is...horrible. For Charlie, he would do anything to keep Hassan safe. Hassan is far too innocent, far too happy to be in a place like this. He didn't even do anything to deserve being here; he was sent to Thirlcrest because his parents had nowhere else to send him.
Charlie had taken on the role of a wingman for Hassan. Their target: Midian. Hassan had developed feelings for her, though he wasn't sure how to approach his emotions, let alone talk to her about them. This is where Charlie came in. He would teach Hassan the ropes of expressing his feelings and navigating the complex terrain of young love. It seemed like a win-win situation. Charlie would get to play the mentor and Hassan might find happiness with Midian.
Charlie planned out strategies, gave pep talks, and even rehearsed conversations with Hassan, preparing him to talk to Midian. He watched as Hassan, usually so confident and carefree, became nervous and unsure. It reminded Charlie of his own awkward attempts at love, and he felt a strong desire to see Hassan succeed where he had often failed.
Then, one evening, as Charlie was lying in bed, his phone buzzed with a text from Hassan. He opened it, feeling a mix of anticipation and hope. But his heart sank as he read the message. Hassan had finally gathered the courage to talk to Midian, only to find out she likes girls, not guys. Charlie hadn't known that. "Fuck," he muttered under his breath. It was a crushing blow for Hassan, and Charlie could feel the weight of his friend's disappointment and confusion. He remembered his own experiences with heartbreak, the sting of rejection and the hollow feeling that followed. He knew he had to be there for Hassan now more than ever.
"Hey, it's alright," Charlie texted back quickly. "Hey, dude, meet me at the treehouse when u can."
Hassan responded with "Yea let me just find motivation real quick..."
Charlie and Hassan met up, they went bowling, it was fun, Charlie spoiled Hassan, it was his day after all, though, things went wrong again when Charlie wanted to tend to his flowers. He went down to the glasshouse. Then they came. Charlie was already feeling horrible after seeing some guy he had never seen before rip out Lyra's flowers, but when the stink bomb was thrown, Charlie was sent down a spiral of emotions that had finally boiled over. Hassan got beat. Charlie barely escaped. This was all his fault..if he just went alone, it'd be only Charlie. Why did Hassan have to get caught in the crossfire...?
==== HAWKIN GROHL NOEHMY Jr. and BRENT SILLS ====
===== REVENGE AT ALL COSTS!!! =====
A burnt jacket is all it took. Sigh… Fine, Hawkin, if that’s how you want it, bring it on, Charlie does not care that the Preps and Outdoors have good relations. He will get revenge, even if it isn’t by his own hands. As you know, Charlie may be weak physically, yet, his mindset, once locked in on something, is almost unbreakable, funnily enough, no one had broken him before, no one except Tyler. As soon as he rejoined the Outdoors Club, his quality of life had drastically dropped, always sporting bruises, always in pain. Though, once he had left, that was not the case anymore. Only a broken arm left by a broken man, a man in pursuit of power. And power is what he’ll get. Go on, Charlie, make Crash proud, perhaps… the masked men can help him? The answer to the would be No. They wouldn't, mostly because Charlie never actually looked for them, Hawkin and Charlie haven't had a run-in since then, but they still hate each other, and I don't blame them. As for Brent, oh well, let's say that Charlie has a good time laughing at the boy. What an idiot…
==== HASSAN AL-IBIN AND ANGELINA WILLIAMSON. ====
===== Family? =====
Charlie understands where he went wrong. He understands you want to help him, Angelina, though, you have never been in his shoes. How can you tell him what type of people he is friends with if you've only antagonized them and seen one side of the deal? Charlie has seen both sides. He has seen everything. You really aren't any better than Tyler, yet the thing is. Tyler doesn’t care who he’s friends with and doesn't actively try to place a wedge between him and his friends, though, lets skip to the point. Charlie has cut contact with Angelina after she walked away on him trying to tell her to not try “convert” him back to her side… i mean, there WAS no side to begin with, but.. she’s pushing him away, to Tyler. To War. This was evident when Charlie was attacked by Angelina, he smashed a glass over her head, then proceeded to beat Hassan once he had actually swung on the boy. God, they're so slow. I mean, okay, after a while, issues with Angelina were fixed-- however, not with Hassan. He still hates Charlie, Charlie still hates him. but, hey! He was right all along! The PKs DID leave them without hesitation! Charlie proved his point. He was right all along.
=== ``Like fire and Bluevests.`` ===
====JAROSLAV “JOSHUA” ULYANOV====
===== BRAVE AS A NOUN =====
Joshua, a long time friend turned…frenemy? The boy had royally fucked himself over in Charlie’s eyes at one point. After a few harsh words and having to beat some sense into Joshua. He had actually fixed himself. Charlie is proud of him, lets see if they can be friends again. Him and Jaroslav caught up, it's safe to say that they're somewhat friends again, I mean, not really? Jaroslav is almost never around anymore. Turns out, Jaroslav is Charlie’s relative… their relationship quickly stabilised
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