Tavin:
Almost ten minutes after Aaron let to go get his medication I decided to go find him. He wasn’t telling the truth and I knew that. I just didn’t know what he was actually doing. I stood up and began to walk towards the door “Where are you going?” Amber asked as she petted Sia. I looked at her then to the others who where waiting for my reply as well. “I’m going to go help Aaron find his medication.”
“He said he didn’t want help though besides he tried to kill you just a little while ago.” Chem said
I shrugged my shoulders “He didn’t know what he was doing and without that medication he’s more likely to act that way.”
I saw Spark begin to stand up “I don’t think that would be smart.” Spark has not quite been himself he has been taking Fawn’s disappearance the hardest out of all of us. I think he was happy to just get rid of Aaron for awhile due to the things he’s done. Spark tried not to show it but I could tell he wanted to go after Fawn but he knew he had to stay with the group. “The group always comes first.” he had thought awhile ago.
“Don’t worry. If I see anyone suspicious I’ll call you.” I reassured
He still wasn’t convinced but he sat back in the chair “Fine.” “His powers are improved enough he should be able to handle himself. Or Aaron...” Before he could change his mind I hurried out of the room.
Once outside I tried to focus on finding which way Aaron had gone. Something that I have been practicing to do is find people. I shut out all the sounds around me and tried to picture Aaron. Moments later I could see Aaron storming off in to the direction of the Retter experiment place. Where is he going? I thought as I began to jog down the road.~
By the time I finally caught up to Aaron we were standing in front of the terrible place that I swore I’d never visit again. I didn’t want Aaron to know I had been following him so I stayed hidden behind a tree. “They’re both in there.” he thought. I wanted to know who but before I could listen anymore Aaron was surrounded in shadow and disappeared then moments later appeared at the building. Following him was not going to be easy. What I should do is go back and tell the others but if I did that I would be wasting valuable time. Those Chosen kids are still in there, hopefully alive, if I could get in there I could save all of them. I know Spark would kill me but I think I’ll risk it.
I went over to where Aaron had just been “Since I can’t transport through shadow...” I say to myself. How am I supposed to get in there? I wonder... I know it would be stretching my abilities but it was worth a try, if I could just get the cameras to break I could get in.
Ten minutes passed with no success. What I was able to achieve was a terrible headache. I just want it to work!! I felt like kicking something. Suddenly I heard loud pops and I turned my head to see that four of the cameras had broke and where now smoking. Did I really do that? Now wasn’t the time to wonder, the Retter would soon notice them broken and come out to fix them. “Now or never.” I say to myself and run for the entrance. ~
This place filled me with dread. Being here once was bad enough. Whatever drove Aaron to come back must be really important. I walked down one of the many hallways and I could hear many different thoughts from all the rooms. Some I could tell were Retter while the others sounded as if they were being tortured. “I’m scared.” “Why can’t they kill me?” “I want to go home.” “I miss my mom.” And many more similar to that filled my head. It took all my might to try and keep their thoughts out. I wanted to help them all but I couldn’t put myself in the situation of being seen.
It seemed like I have been searching for more than an hour and I haven’t seen one Retter. Which made me happy and nervous. I took another left and I heard a familiar voice “You told me they wouldn’t take him!” I stopped instantly hid around one of the corners. That voice belonged Fawn. What was she doing here?
A voice of a man that I didn’t recognize replied “We had to make sure Aaron would believe us.”
“You’re sick! He’s only a little boy. I hope you rot in hell when this is all over.” Fawn yelled
I then heard a loud smack and Fawn gasp. “Now,” the man said coolly “you don’t speak to me like that again. Is that clear?”
“Yes.” She replied softly
“Good. Now Noah you take her to go see Aaron. Show her if she doesn’t behave that’s how she’ll end up.”
It couldn’t be him. It had to just be a coincidence right? Of course it wasn’t. Noah walked out of the room with Fawn beside him. She had a large red mark across her face and I saw she had a silver band on her arm. Noah showed no emotion what so ever as he walked by. Rick had been right about him all along. We should never have trusted him. I knew I could have sent Noah to the ground crying in pain but I had to find where Aaron was.
Fawn and Noah walked in silence but Fawn’s thoughts were racing. “I got to get out of here. I need to save Brandon and get Aaron out. This is all my fault! I just wanted to help the group. They could do anything to me I don’t care as long as they let Brandon and Aaron go.” Noah on the other hand was thoughtless. I couldn’t hear anything from him.
I made sure I stayed far enough back from them so that I wouldn’t be seen. They soon walked into a room and left the door ajar. I quietly crept towards the door and I saw Aaron strapped onto a bed and he looked terrible. A woman stood beside him and I knew she was one of the Retter. She and Noah exchanged a few words to each other and I heard Aaron mumble something I couldn’t understand. Then the woman released Aaron from his restraints and began to lead him to the door. I quickly ran to the other side of the door and prayed it wouldn’t slam open in my face. Thankfully it didn’t first it was Noah and Fawn who came out and turned down the opposite direction, moments later the woman and Aaron came out going down the way I had came. Should I go after Fawn or Aaron? I wanted to say Fawn but Aaron was more likely the one in need of help. Besides wherever they took him would probably lead to other Chosen. However both of them lead to trouble, I have really gotten myself into a mess.~
Noah had called it a cellar but if you ask me this is a dungeon. Cells lined each side and chains hung from the walls. I could almost see my breath as I waited for the woman to leave. I had managed to follow them through an oak door and now I hid behind what looked like a medieval torturing device.
When the woman was finally gone I went instantly to the cell I saw her throw Aaron in. I could hear the whispers of questioning about who I was. I ignored them the best I could. Aaron must have heard me because he turned around and with surprise on his face he asked“Kid? What the hell are you doing here? Do the others know you’re here?”
“No,” I reply shaking my head “And I followed you. I knew you were lying.”
“How did you manage to not get caught?”
“I have my ways... Now I need to get you and,” I looked down and saw at least fifteen pairs of eyes watching me “them out of here.”
Aaron shook his head “No, you get the others and get out of here. Then once you’re out get the hell as far way from here as possible.”
“I can’t just leave you!”
“You have to kid, they have my nephew and you guys aren’t getting out of here without being noticed. If I leave they will kill him.”
“But,”
“No.” He said grabbing my shirt through the bars “Go now.”
“Okay.” I reply reluctantly as he released me.
Without another moment of hesitation I walked by each cell picturing each lock and it would instantly unlock. I ignored the thanks that came from all of them until the last cell was opened. So I wouldn’t have to make to much noise I sent a message to all their heads “You guys follow me. Keep as quiet as possible we want to avoid the Retter for as long as possible.” They all nodded their heads in reply and just as we began our march up the stairs I heard Aaron say “Hey kid, try and not get yourself killed.”
I looked back and replied “You too.” Though I honestly couldn’t believe that we’d ever see each other again.~
As we walked through a hallway one of the 16 (I had miscounted) Chosen (who’s name is Steve) stood beside. He was at least in his sixties. When I first saw him I was worried we’d have to take a slower pace, there was no way I was leaving anyone behind. The man surprised me though and was almost going faster than me. He also seemed to know the exact way out of here, which to me seemed impossible because of the hundreds of turns. When I read the old man’s thoughts all I read were him thinking of the way out of here. I doubt even the Retter know it this well. The man must have noticed me watching him because he said “I have really good memory.”
“I can tell.” I replied looking back at the others to make sure no one was falling behind. “How long have you been here?”I asked the man
He scrunched his eyebrows then answered “I think it’s been six years.”
I was completely shocked. Why would they keep him around for so long? Before I could ask I heard voices approaching us. “Stop!” I whisper stopping Steve.
“You go find him now and I will meet you later.” A man’s voice said. I stopped instantly, I knew that voice. I haven’t heard it since the day Aaron and Fawn came to take me to the group and I had a knife close to being stabbed through me. It was no other than Anna’s dad.
I couldn’t let him find all of us. I had hoped that he’d just go the other way, but the footsteps began to get louder and louder. I looked back at the others and sent the thought “I’m going to distract him. When you guys see the opportunity run.Then you need to find a man named Spark, he’ll help you guys.” I headed towards Anna’s dad and I felt a hand on my shoulders. I looked back and saw Steve who thought “What about you?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll be okay. Just make sure to lead them out of here.”
The old man nodded his head and backed away towards the others. I gave one last nod to the others and walked towards Anna’s dad. I tried to get into his head to see if I could stop him that way but there was a mental wall put up not allowing me to. Looks like I have to do this the hard way. “Hey bozo, ready for another go?” I said as I stepped around the corner. Had it been two months ago I would have never done this. Heck I wouldn’t have even bothered going after Aaron.
He gave me shocked look then asked “Tavin? How on earth could you get in here?”
“Guess I’m smarter than you think.” I mocked
“Well, I wouldn’t go so far.” He replied. Moments passed with us glaring at each other. Both of us waited for the other to make the first move. “Shouldn’t have come here Tavin. You should have known you’d just get yourself killed.”
“I don’t know that.” I taunted
Suddenly he had a knife in his hand and he lunged at me. I barely dodged him by ducking quickly but I managed to loose my balance and fall. My hand to hand fighting definitely needed improvement. I looked up and saw him grinning down at me “Not too powerful when your powers are useless are you?”
“Kill me now and you’ll never see Anna again.” It was my best alibi.
His eye softened a moment then became angry. He lifted me up by the collar of my shirt and threw me against the wall. “Where is she?”
“Wouldn’t you like to know.” I spat
“Tell me now and I’ll kill you quickly.” he threatened
“No good.” I reply. I really hope Steve is getting the others out of here. This distraction has gone on long enough, even if I don’t know how I will get away yet. Then the thought of me being tortured like Aaron flooded my head because the chances of getting out of here was getting worse and worse.
He tightened his grip and put the knife closer to my neck “Where is she dammit?!”
“Obviously not with you!” I snapped
I saw worry and sadness fill his eyes and he lowered the knife slightly “Why? Why did you take the one thing I care most from me?”
I was surprised by how he was acting. I expected to be lying on the ground dead. “Honestly? It’s because we didn’t want her to be like you!”
“I never wanted this life for my daughter! Did you ever think maybe that’s the reason I never told her about this life?” He said defensively
“Then why did you try and kill me in front of her?” I demanded
“I couldn’t let you get away. You have some of the strongest powers I have ever seen, sadly for you you have weakness like anyone else.” he brought the knife back towards my throat.
Then I thought of an idea, I closed my eyes and pictured the knife in his hand. I imagined it to fly down the hall and you know what? It worked! He cursed and I saw the knife get knocked away from him. I grinned at his expression on his face and say “I’ve been practicing.” I then pulled his grip off me and held him against the wall. “Now listen to me,” I begin “I don’t want to hurt you, but only because your Anna’s dad, but I swear if you let me go and quit hunting me and my friends you will see Anna again. However if you want to fight then you can almost bet you won’t see her again.
“You can’t keep her from me!” he yelled shaking his head. I knew that someone would have heard us and would come looking, then I’d be out of luck.
“Wanna bet?” I replied harshly. I then lowered my voice and said “I don’t have to read your mind to know you love your daughter and that you miss her. She misses you too. We can’t risk anything though, so please if you want to see your daughter, let me go.”
Before he could say anything a voice filled the hall coming from a speaker “We have a break out, they have escaped. Everyone is to search the area and are not to stop until they are found.”
Anna’s dad looked at me and said with shock and anger “You got them out.”
I nodded my head “Sure did, and I distracted you long enough for them to get out... So do you want to see Anna or not?”
“How do I know you’re telling the truth?” he asked skeptically
“You don’t. You just have to trust me.” I answer releasing my grip on him
“If you are lying to me I will find you and kill you.” He warned
“Fair enough. Now you can either tell me how to get out of here we can wait for the others to get here and you can do what you please with me.”
I could tell that’s what he wanted to do but he loves his daughter too much to do it. “Fine. There’s a fast way out of here.” he said and motioned me to follow him. I could hear Retter beginning to flood the halls and I prayed that the others had gotten out. After passing many doors we finally stopped. He opened the door in front of us and pointed to a small door that you would have to crawl through to get out. “Go out that and take a right. It will lead you outside of here. Once you are out it’s up to you to not get caught.”
I nodded my head and replied “Thanks.”
He shook his head “I don’t need thanks, all I need is my daughter.”~
“What do you think you were doing?! You could have been killed!” Amber yelled shaking my shoulders. I expected Spark to be the one freaking out at me but not Amber.
“I had to follow Aaron. If I had come back to tell you guys who knows what could have happened!” I reply
“Explain to me what you saw again.” Spark said as I sat on the small couch with Amber and Anna beside me. The other Chosen were currently resting and being taken cared of by the others. Thanks to Steve he was able to get all of them out of there. I was able to catch up to them once I was out of the building and take them to Spark and the others.
“I’ve told you everything.” I reply not knowing what else I could tell.
“Noah really is one of them?” Chem asked
I nodded “Yeah,”
“Can’t believe we didn’t know that... I of all people should have been able to tell.” Bryn said while shaking her head
“He had us all fooled...” I say
Anna had remained rather quiet even with the news she’d see her dad. “I hate how you used me as a threat to him.” she thought knowing I’d be listening to her thoughts.
“I’m sorry.”I reply “I didn’t know what else I could do.”
She bit her lip and looked away. I saw Casper come over and she stood up walking towards him. “So what’s the plan?” Sonic asked
“Why do we need a plan? We have the other Chosen so let’s just get out of this town.” Twilight blurted out.
I let my anger get the better of me “Because Aaron’s still in there! Along with his nephew,” I paused a moment then added “And Fawn...”
“If we go back we may not come out again!” She replied though I knew she really didn’t care about Fawn.
“If it was you in there wouldn’t you want us to come help you?” I yelled
“Of course, but”
“But nothing! We can’t just leave them!”
“Fawn obviously chose to go with them! Why does she need saving? She’s just a trader!”
“I heard her thoughts! She did it to save us!”
“What if she’s lying?”
“She wasn’t.”
“How would you know? Fawn’s never been the most reliable.”
We both stopped arguing when we heard Spark stand up. He then walked out of the room without saying a word. “What’s his problem?” Twilight asked
I wanted to smack her across the head and I knew I wasn’t alone. “You are definitely not the brightest crayon in the box.” Chem said with a chuckle
She glared at him and threw a pillow at him “Shut up Chem!”
Chem laughed again and just shook his head “Kids these days.”~
Fawn:
I paced back and forth in the room they had thrown me in. 16 Chosen escaped and I prayed one of them was Aaron. I tried to itch my arm where they had put a band on my arm that kept me from changing forms. Being locked in this room isn’t helping either. I feel like one of those animals you see caged at the zoo. I've been in here for at least two hours now. I haven't been able to sleep a wink since I've been here. I can't block out the cries from the people being tortured in other rooms. Every time I did hear them my heart would sink and I wish I could kill all those murderers.
I stopped pacing when I heard my door beginning to open. I expected to be Adalrik, he's the leader of this whole operation here, my face still had a faint outline of his hand print. Instead it was Noah, his eyes were cold as he looked at me. I couldn't stop myself from asking "Is he still here?"
Noah knew I meant Aaron "Yes." he replied coldly grabbing my arm
"Where are you taking me now?" I asked
Without looking at me he answered "Adalrik wants to talk to you again."
"Joy..." I mumble
He ignored my comment and quickened his pace. We passed groups of Retter talking about the Chosen who had escaped. They would all stop and stair when they saw us. One would give a smart comment "Here kitty kitty kitty." or "Look what the cat dragged in." I wanted to rip all of their throats out.
Once passed them I could hear sobbing from a small child. Brandon. I completely stopped as we were walking by a room and a small cage was on the ground inside it I saw Brandon. His face was covered in tears and the Retter watching him merely laughed. "You're all sick." I said just loud enough for Noah to hear me.
"Be quiet and keep walking." He said tightening his grip
I gave one finally look at Brandon and continued walking. I don't know how I'd do it but I was going to get him out of here. I'll do whatever it takes...
Each room we passed I wondered if Aaron was possible in there. I couldn't even imagine what they would be doing to him. When the forced me to see him I was flooded with guilt. I didn't want to make that call, but I had to, I had to save the group.
We finally reached the other end of the building to Adalrik 'office'. Noah knocked on the door and we waited. I then turned when I heard growling coming from behind us. Standing in front of us was a black wolf baring its fangs at us. If only I could turn into my panther form, I'd show the dog a good show. "Nox that's enough." Noah ordered. The wolf then turned into a woman with dark hair and was surprisingly still clothed. She must have noticed my surprise because she said with a grin"New clothes that allows me to change and keep them on. They're quite convenient." I tried not to roll my eyes at her. Nox then looked back at Noah "What does Adalrik want with her?"
I clenched my fist and bit my tongue to not snap at her. Noah looked at me then to her "I don't know. He didn't say."
She nodded her head "Probably just wants to play with his new toy."
"I'd shut your mouth dog." I snapped
She gave me a furious look ""I don't think you have any room to talk cat."
"At least I'm not someones little guard dog!"
"Get in here!" Adalrik's low voice yelled ending out argument. We exchanged final glares and I walked into the room. I could barely breath in there the room was filled with cigar smoke and the smell of vodka.
When he saw us he sat the cigar down and said "Took you long enough. You can leave Noah."
I saw a flicker of worry go through his eyes "But sir..."
"No buts about it. Just get out of here and I'll call you when I'm done."
Noah hesitated a moment but nodded his head and left the two of us. "Sit." He ordered pointing to worn chair in front of his desk. I sat without saying a word. "Cat got your tongue?" He chuckled
Okay I was seriously getting tired of all these cat jokes. Adalrik then stood up and walked around his desk towards me. He placed his hand on my chin and lifted my head up "It's a pity a pretty girl like you had to be a vermin." That's not the first time I've been called that. He the moved his hand to my shoulder "If you please me, I'll see to make sure you get to live long here, assuming you follow all the rules."
I gave him a sickened look and hit his hand away "Don't touch me!" I yell jumping to my feet.
"You're quite the spirted one." He said coming towards me.
I backed away from him "Get away from me."
When my back hit the wall panic began to set in "Please." I begged as he approached me. I hated feeling weak. Knowing that there was nothing I could do to stop this man honestly scared me.
"Oh sweet heart don't be this way." he said locking me with his arms on the wall. His face so close to mine I could smell the cigars and alcohol.
Suddenly the door flew open and the woman who killed Jane walked in. She acted as if there was nothing going on and said in a panicked voice "Adalrik come now! There's been a breach and we're being attacked!"
He released me and said "By who?"
"The Chosen that had gotten in here earlier!"
My heart began to beat faster. Spark and the group were here? I wanted them to get away as far as possible. Adalrik swore in German then said "Get everyone ready."
The woman nodded her head and left. I hoped he had forgotten about me, but he turned around and grabbed me by my hair "You stay here and behave like a good kitty."
He threw me to the ground and walked out of the room locking the door as well. I stood to my feet and began to search the room. There has to be a spare key somewhere! I know this would be my only chance of getting out of here. "There has to be something!" I say desperately going through Adalrik's things. "What's this?" I picked up a small pocket knife, I had unlocked many doors and this would be easy.
It took only a few minutes of prying to get the door unlocked. I could hear people yelling mixed with gunshots. I swear I could hear the sound of thunder in the distance. "Spark." I say as I run down the hall. I'd find Spark and the others later. Right now I have to find Brandon and Aaron.
I finally came to the room I knew Brandon was in and the door was wide open, thankfully all the Retter were gone. He looked up at me with big eyes and said "Kitty." I was surprised that he even remembered. I knelt down beside the cage and took his small hand "Yes, Kitty's here, and I'm going to get you out of here." I let go of him and began to look for the key.
"Is this what you're looking for?" My heart nearly stopped when I heard Aaron's voice.
"Oh my god Aaron." I say but when I turned around it wasn't Aaron it was the woman who killed Jane. In her hand she had the key. I saw the mark on her arm glowing just like mine.
She grinned at me and said in her own voice "Oh I love when that happens."
"Give me the key." I said clenching my fists.
"Or what? At the moment you're pretty powerless." she replied pointing to my wrist
"I don't need my powers to take care of you." I growled lunging at her. Her grinned disappeared as I knocked her to the ground.
The woman glared at me as I placed my foot on her neck. "Move and I'll break your neck." I threaten
"You know you could have been very useful here. At least you would have lived, this is the winning side."
I put more pressure on her neck "At the moment you seem to be loosing."
"What will you do if you get out of here? They won't want you back you lied to all of them and betrayed them." Then her voice changed sounding like Aaron "Not even he will want you here. Because of you he and his nephew are dead."
"Shut up!" I yell kicking her hard enough to knock her out. I took the key from her hand and went to Brandon who had started crying again. I opened the cage and I picked Brandon up. He wrapped his small hands in my hair. "Shh." I say trying to sooth him. "It's okay, we're getting out of here now."
"I don't think so." a voice said accompanied by the click of a gun.
I turned around and saw Adalrik pointing a gun at me. "Put the child in the cage and come with me." He said
I shook my head "Not gunna happen."
"Then you better say goodbye, because I don't miss."
"Put the gun down."
Adalrik and I both turned our heads and saw Noah. "What are you doing Noah?" Adalrik asked still pointing the gun at Brandon and I.
"What do you think? Now put the gun down." he replied coolly
"You're making a mistake Noah." Adalrik growled "Be a good boy and leave me and the cat alone."
Noah shook his head and walked towards him. I could tell Adalrik couldn't decide who to point the gun at. "Interfere and I'll kill her and the child." Adalrik threatened.
I tried to sooth Brandon who had begun to shake in fear. It wasn't easy because my own legs were beginning to knock together. "Get back." Adalrik yelled at Noah who was only feet away from him "Come any closer and I'll kill them."
Noah stopped and I thought he was actually going to listen to Adalrik. "Good." Adalrik said with a accomplished grin. Before I could completely comprehend what was going on Noah reached for the gun. I watched in horror as the loaded gun moved around wildly.
"Fawn go!" Noah yelled as he struggled for the gun. I couldn't move though, my body froze. I was shaken from my trance by the whizzing sound of a bullet passing beside my head. Another bullet was fired and I heard Noah cry out in pain.
"Noah!" I exclaim as I watched him fall to the ground. He somehow managed to bring Adalrik down with him sending the gun across the floor. I ran to it instantly and with my free hand I pointed at Adalrik's head.
He noticed me hesitate and said "Kill me. You may never get the chance again."
My arm shook wildly. I want to kill him. I just couldn't. If I killed him I'd be no better than him. I felt Brandon's small hand touch my cheek as he whimpered "Kitty. Kitty I wanna go home." This kid has been put through hell and I don't want his innocent eyes to look at me as a murderer.
A single tear rolled down my eye. I looked back at Adalrik and said "Go." I then unloaded the gun and threw it to the other side of the room. Adalrik glared at me and disappeared through the doorway. Without another moment's hesitation I knelt beside Noah who had a bullet wound in his chest that was bleeding very bad.
"The key to unlock your arm band is in my shirt pocket." Noah managed to say.
I nodded my head and found the small silver key. Once it was off I could feel my powers surge through me. Noah then said "Go Fawn. There will be more Retter here soon."
"I can't leave you here, not like this!" I said forcing back my tears
"You have to." he replied "I'll be okay."
"They'll kill you."
"I've done a lot of bad things Fawn. Maybe karma's coming back to finally get me."
"Noah..." I say desperately
"No. Please Fawn just go and find Aaron."
I leaned over and kissed Noah softly on the lips and prayed I'd see him again. I knew though I was praying for something that would never happen. I stood up and gave one final look at Noah. "Bye Noah." I whisper and with Brandon in my arms I walk away.~
"Fawn?" Aaron's surprised voice said as I walked towards him. It didn't take me long to find him. He looked horrible. His face was badly bruised and cut and his arms were even worse. He wasn't alone however, standing beside him was the wolf girl, Nox, who I had met earlier. Without saying a word I handed him Brandon. I tried to not look into his green eyes that were filled with relief and anger. I can't blame the guy for hating my guts now. Aaron hugged his nephew tightly then looked at me "Why Fawn?"
I shook my head. I couldn't answer that question. "Take Brandon home." I turned quickly and began to walk away.
"Fawn!" Aaron yelled.
I wanted to turn around and run to him, beg for his forgiveness and hope he wouldn't hate me. That wasn't an option right now. I had to leave before I convinced myself to stay. I have done more harm than good and it was time for me to go on my own even if it means loosing everything I know and love.~
Spark:
The echo of a gun shot filled the room but suddenly became silent. Everyone including the Retter stopped. I felt my body shake when I saw Chem fall to the ground. "Chem!" I yelled shoving the Retter in front of me to the ground. It wasn't supposed to happen like this. The group and I came here to get Aaron and the other Chosen trapped here... and Fawn. Seven of the Chosen that Tavin brought earlier had come with us to fight as well. The other eleven were either too hurt or afraid to come back here and I couldn't blame them.
We were way out numbered from the beginning of the fight. We had managed though, thanks to the extra seven it did make it easier. I didn't expect to get out of here without any of us getting hurt, but nothing could have prepared me for this.
I knelt down beside Chem who I could tell was having a difficult time breathing. I looked down at his chest and saw the wound. It was bleeding fast. I tore a piece of my sleeve off and tried my best to stop the bleeding. "Don't worry Chem. We'll get you out of here and mend you up." The others were all around us now, tears filled all of their eyes. "Chem look at me!" I say desperately slightly shaking his arm.
Chem let out one chuckle and difficultly he said "What are you kids gunna do without me?"
"Don't say that." Sonic said kneeling down on the other side of him. He was trying to keep back his tears.
Chem slightly turned his head towards him "Come on Pinky you know as well as I do..." He stopped and winced "I've... never been afraid of death.... It's... quite... peaceful."
"Chem don't talk like that." I say. This was all my fault. I shouldn't have brought all of them here. We should have gone back to Rick's and I would have come back on my own.
"It's alright Spark. Just make sure... when I'm gone... to take care of these guys."
I nodded as I choked back tears "Always."
"I love you guys." Chem said and I could see the light begin to fade from his eyes.
"We love you too Chem." Tiny replied as tears flooded down her face.
"I think it's time to go... I hope I don't... see any of you soon." With one final breath I knew he was gone. I closed his eyes and stood up. Not one of us could keep from crying now even the seven others were crying. We had lost our partner, our friend, our brother... I felt like I was going to be waking up from an awful dream but it never happened. This was realality
After nearly fifteen minutes of crying I wiped my eyes and say "We have to go." The Retter had all disapeared now but I knew they'd be back. We came here to save three but instead we lost one. I looked at Casper and asked "Can you get all of us out of here?"
He nodded his head as we all joined hands, Sonic was kneeling on the ground holding on to Chem's. I could have sworn before we left I saw Fawn with tears pouring from her eyes. I couldn't go after her though not now.~
We all had said our final good byes to our beloved friend as we watched the fire engulf Chem. This was the way any Chosen would want to go. The girls had gone and picked flowers and lined Chem in them. Sonic stood beside me and I heard him say "Bye Brain." I couldn't believe that he was actually gone. It felt like I'd wake up in the morning and find him drinking his coffee as he finished the crossword puzzle. That would never happen again though. Chem was gone. Why had it been Chem who got killed? Why couldn't it have been me instead? Without Chem I don't know what we'll do. Chem had always said he was the 'adult' of the group and now I wonder, will all us 'children' fall apart?
I wrapped my arm around Twilight shoulders as she sobbed. "I shouldn't have fought with him so much." She cried into my shoulder.
I patted her back and said "You couldn't have known this would have happened. Besides Chem always enjoyed fighting with you."
I wish I could hear Chem ask his once familar question "So what's the plan?" but instead it was Tavin who had asked. "What are we going to do now?"
I wanted to answer the question but I didn't have an answer. "I don't know." I reply shaking my head. "I just don't know what to do now..."
Tavin nodded his head and wiped another tear from his eye. He then looked towards the nearby forest as if he had seen something. "What is it?" I ask walking towards him.
He looked at me then back to the forest "I could have sworn I something."
"What?"
"It looked like a giant black cat..." He replied
Fawn... She had come. How did she find us here? "Stay here." I say and jog towards the trees. There was no sine of her anywhere though "Fawn? Fawn come out please."
I then heard her voice in my head "I can't Spark. I came here to say my final goodbye to Chem..."
"Just let me see you."
"No, I'm leaving Spark. I've done more harm than good and right now you need to be strong for the group. Without me..."
"Fawn!"
She didn't reply though. She was gone. I had lost her as well. Fawn was right though I need to be strong for the group. They'll need me more than ever and I'll need them. I turned away and walked back towards the others, this is not how I wanted things to be but life has ways of giving you the worst of things. I had to go back and be strong because without the group I was no one. Chem wouldn't want us to sulk and be in misery without him. I don't know what we're going to do now but we'd have to figure something out. We are a family and we need to stick together.~
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