Scarred for Life

Once upon a time there were two kids who didn't really get along.  They bugged each other; they got into arguments; they got into fights--ongoing warfare.  It was a bit of a mess.

But Kid 1 was having a birthday party and, due to cancellation of one of his invitees, extended a last minute invitation to Kid 2.  When Kid 1's dad heard about that, he thought that was a pretty cool idea; it'd probably help usher in a new Era of Peace.

Kid 2 accepted the invitation and, despite the family's assurance that they did NOT need to do a last-minute shopping scramble, Kid 2 showed up at the party bringing a whole bag of fun little gifts for Kid 1.  Everyone had a ball, enjoying pizza, eating loads of cake and ice cream, playing with the gifts, etc.  They had a LOT of fun!  The Era of Peace seemed certain.

...until the next school day.

That's when Kid 1 tormented Kid 2 beyond his breaking point, resulting in Kid 2 hulking Kid 1 across the room and (probably unintentionally) into the edge of a bookshelf. 

Kid 1 spent the rest of the day in the hospital, coming home with a new birthday present: 12 stitches and (most likely) a lasting facial scar.

Fitting, given that he's the Son of Markenstein.

Sigh.