V for Vendetta

It was one of the darkest days of my life. I had lost my best friend recently. As I sat there thinking about him, there was only one thought on my mind, revenge. I swore to finish off the man who had taken away his life. After spending a week in remorse, I finally got things together and started planning the whole thing.

First thing I needed to do was to get in shape. Since I didnt want to make myself too conspicuous, I started excercising at night. I would work out when the whole world slept. After about 2 weeks I felt confident about myself. I didnt want to use any weapons as I was sure I could take care of HIM unarmed. I began keeping a watch on HIS movements to understand his daily routine and to find out a time when HE will be most vulnerable.

Finally I decided on the D day. 2 hours before action time, I entered into HIS room and hid behind the sofa. HE had not come yet and would be unaware of my presence and the plans that I had in store for HIM. I was sweating. I sat there waiting for HIM to come. Then at around 10 pm HE walked in and switched on the light. He was whistling. Little did he know what was in store for him. I closed my eyes, remembered my friend and promised him that today it will be HIM or me.

I slid out of my position and made HIM aware of my presence. I did not want to attack him from behind. I wanted to make him go through the same pain as my friend has been through. As he turned our eyes met for the first time. I knew this was now or never. My heart was thumping like crazy. Then I saw fear in HIS eyes. For about 30 seconds we stared at each other not knowing who will attack first.

I took courage and charged towards him. Panic gripped HIM and he started running and dodging me. HE then tried to find a weapon to tackle me. The closest HE could find at that time was a steel rod. I didnt let that deter me. I wanted to handle him unarmed. HE gathered his wits together and started attacking me with the rod. Now at this point of time I should tell you that me being a small cockroach, found it a bit difficult to fight with this human, but I did not lose hope.

After a few rounds of running around, both of us were exhausted. Neither of us managed to inflict any injury on the other. Finally I decided to take my revenge some other day when I was better prepared. I quickly dodged under the closest wardrobe. As I was leaving, I turned back and saw my assailant breathing with relief. Until another day, I vow to return...