The hand put me down inside the cage. Mommy looked at me with the most disappointed face. I hope you learned your lesson. She said. Yeah I did. I said with my head hanging low. Mommy grinned at me and invited me to sit under her wing. I ran under her for warmth. I heard lots of laughter from the other chicks. Youre always getting into trouble! Youre going to kill yourself one of these days! A chick laughed. Youd better stop before I peck you! I yelled back. You? Why you couldnt even kill a beetle! He said mockingly. I was really getting mad now. I then realized that he was the chick that said I was ugly when I first hatched! So do you want to fight punk? He asked. I looked at Red. He winked at me. I looked back at the chick. Yes I will fight. I said. We both stared at each other for a long time. I finally pecked him on the head. He jumped up at me, and tried to claw me. All of a sudden he stopped. Well? I taunted. He looked at me and said. Lets fight when we grow our spurs. Then well see whose boss. He gave me a smirk and left. I walked up to Red and asked. Why does he hate me so much? Red shrugged and left. Everyone hates me. Even Red! I thought. I got out from under mommy and walked up to the water. Mommy gave me a look that seemed to say Stay out of trouble. I looked down into the reflection of the water. I looked just like every other chick! How come they dont like me? Is it my attitude? I just didnt know. I walked back under mommy and laid down. Red come over and said. Why are you so sad? Im not! I yelled. Oh, yes you are. I can tell. Look, if you cant leave me alone, then go somewhere else! I yelled again. Red shot me a mad glance, and left. Why did I do that? Now I really dont have any friends! I closed my eyes and slept a troubled sleep.