Kicked Around: Chapter 1: A New Beginning I never dream. My dreams are nightmares. When I dream, I’m always fighting. I’m always dying. Not anymore, Not today. I am winning. No more nightmares. Goodbye darkness, my old friend.   "Today is going to be the start of a new beginning." It was very early in the morning on a Sunday and emotions were mixed. Erik had just awoken from a short night’s sleep, and now he was filled wi...