Chapter One: I see what they see
A small girl peered out the window of a two-story apartment. She could sense someone was outside. She knew this person could see her unlike the others who had been sent to the house. This person was a mother like the one who had died. The one that used to take care of her every day until she just passed away. The girl heard the front door open. She then closed her eyes unleashing vast amounts of energy. She was afraid of this person that they had sent. She was afraid that this person would capture her or even hurt her even though she couldn't feel pain. She then sensed another presence in the house with her. She brought a male? Why didn't this female just come alone? Why is this one different from the others? Her head was reeling with a lot of thoughts. She grew more afraid as every worse scenario came into focus. She did not want these two here. More importantly, she did not want the male here.
The female down below could sense her anger and her confusion. "She doesn't want you here." She whispered looking at her partner. Her partner lowered his camera down a bit. "it's a little girl. She's releasing a lot of energy into the air." The female was trying to picture what this little girl looked like. "she's really scared. I can tell she doesn't want us hear." The female turned her back to the camera. "come out. I know you're here." She urged. The little girl appeared as a white mist floating in the kitchen. She watched the female carefully. "there's a white mist in the kitchen." Murmured the male. He watched the small LCD screen on his camera. "it's almost like it's watching you, Penny." Penny nodded. She got down on one knee. She offered her hand to the little girl. "it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you." The little girl ducked behind the wall. "it's because of my partner, isn't it?" asked Penny. The little girl looked at Penny's partner. "he won't hurt you, I promise. He's a dad. He's just here to document you. He wants to make sure your story gets told like I do." Penny offered her hand out to the little girl again. Penny smiled lightly at her. The little girl let go of the wall. She decided to move closer to Penny.
Penny took her small hand in hers. "now why are you still here?" questioned Penny. "I thought they would come back." Replied the small girl. Penny frowned. "but they never did." The little girl burst out into tears. "all I know is that one day I fell asleep and never woke up again. Now I'm here still hoping that they would come back for me." Penny felt her heart break. She hugged the small girl. "they're dead, Maria." She whispered. Maria looked up at Penny. "and so are you. You died of a terrible illness. Your parents passed away in a car crash when they left to get you medicine. Now they've been looking for in the afterlife." Maria sniffed. "do I have to leave?" Penny nodded sadly. "your parents are worried sick. You'll feel better going into the light. It's a safe place. It's not safe for you to be here anymore." Maria backed away from Penny. She feared whatever this "light" was. This is when Sam appeared behind Darian and Penny. Sam gave Maria a reassuring smile. Maria shifted nervously from toe to toe. Penny hugged her again. "just fall asleep Maria. You need a nice long rest." Maria nodded. She laid her head down on Penny's shoulder. "your mom and dad will be waiting for you." She watched the little girl fade. It was a beautiful sight to see a spirit passing over into the light. Maria let the light surround her. She faded from Penny's arms all together. Penny got up from the floor. "she's with them now." She whispered. Darian nodded. He closed the screen on his camera.
A good solid year had passed since Randol had been put behind bars. Penny had recovered from the whole situation slowly. Since she had become a medium, many spirits from all walks of life had been showing up at her doorstep. She's gone to many houses in Wales to deal with spirits who couldn't pass. She looked back at the house she had just gotten down with. She made a quick sketch of Maria in her notebook. Darian put the camera in his duffle bag zipping it up. "another case solved." He muttered. He got in on the Driver's side. Penny nodded. She put her notebook back in the glove compartment. "I'll let the client know once we get back to PontyPandy." Whispered Penny. She buckled herself up. Darian and Penny also had their first child together. It was a little girl named Camila. She had a bit of her dad's ginger hair and her mother's blonde hair. She had her mother's eyes. Camila heard her parents' car pull into the drive. She hopped down from Finley's lap. "mommy! Daddy!" she squealed. Finley smiled. She watched the front door open. Darian was the first to catch their daughter in his arms. She squealed in delight wiggling happily in his arms. "hey what's up Squiggles?!" He touched noses with her. Faron made his way downstairs. Faron had become a permeant member of the family under Finley's care. "hey guys." He greeted. Darian let Camila climb onto his shoulders. She kept her small hands on his head. Penny smiled seeing Faron. "hey Faron." She put her notebook down on the table. "did you help Ms. Cora?" he asked. Penny nodded. "yep the little girl that was haunting her home is no longer there." She showed him the sketch. Faron gave a nod of his head. "Nice."
Penny headed upstairs to get changed. Using her abilities left a bit of a strain on her. The hair on the back of her neck quickly stood up. She cussed lightly underneath her breath as she turned around. "Samuel Peyton-Jones. I swear to god if you do that shit again." She threatened. All she heard was laughter. He appeared behind her. He slid his arms around her waist gently. "it's not funny." He kissed her neck. The contact he made with her gave her a small shock. "sorry." She sighed. "tired?" he asked. She nodded. "I just want to rest before I have to go back downstairs again." She sat on the edge of her bed. She unbuttoned the first two buttons on her shirt collar. "it's been rough these last few nights." She whispered. "I keep having visions and there's so many people that need my help." Sam sat down behind her. "Just get some rest Penny. Try not to let it bug you too much." Penny laid down on her side. He stroked her hair gently. She fell asleep under his touch.
As I said in the first one, this is going to be a series. As to how long it will last I'm not sure. Feedback is most appreciated. If you have not read the first one please do so. Also make sure to leave a review and tell me what you think.
Adieu
Melonsworth.