>>9692155An envelope sits on Nika's bed, unmarked
She tears it open and reads the letter.
>Dear Bottled Lightning,>Since you are getting this letter, I have failed. I know we haven't ever seen eye to eye and I've put you through a lot of shit, but I was testing your resolve. I wanted you to push back and fight me, to fight against the chains you've allowed to be placed around you neck.>There are a lot of things you don't know about me Nika. I was bullied every day at school because of my name. I was beat up, picked on and put down. No teachers ever came to my aid and I felt like dying.>But there was a light at the end of that tunnel. I got to come home and spend time with my mother. We would sit on the sofa and laugh as we watched Golden Girls and ate ice cream. I talk to my mother every day, she is still my light. Do you still keep in touch with your mother?>I got tough Nika, I was sick of being dragged around for other people's enjoyment. The first day I dropped that bully with a suplex and locked in her friend with an armbar, it felt good. I only wish I had fought back against them before graduation ceremony. It was then I knew what my calling was. To break pathetic bullies and give girls who needed strength someone to fight against.>I tried to give you your spark back and I hope it worked. I mean it girl, go out there and win that tournament. I'm rooting for you.>Sometimes I wear your old yellow jacket wondering what it would be like if I got to be part of your team, the wise one that you aspiring girls looked up to. It is too late for me now, I've become the type of bully that I hate when it comes to you. I just hope it isn't too late for you.>Feel free to keep this letter, or destroy it... or share it on the internet to humiliate me. I don't care anymore. I deserve it. I had just hoped we could have sat on the sofa with some Golden Girls and ice cream.>I'll stop spying on you, but I won't stop cheering.>Goodbye Lightning Bug.>Always that one,>VB 