Chapter: 2
"Enter." The young man was hesitant to follow this order, even though he knew it would mean a lot more than just the loss of his job. Slowly pushing open the door, He entered and pushed the door closed quietly and waited.
"Tell me what you know." His boss questioned.
"Ms. Knight, we lost them." He could hear her sigh softly and knew that she was mad.
"Marcus, I do not pay you to tell me that you lost my things. I pay you to find them. NOW GO FIND THEM!" She yelled as he began exiting the office. Ms. Knight sat down at her desk and pulled open the file that had been sitting on her desk. The first thing she pulled out was a picture of Lynn. Staring at it, she felt herself grow with excitement thinking of how she could use Lynn.
"You, little thing, are going to come in handy." She smiled rubbing the picture.
Ann had been watching the new kids all day, especially the copper haired one. She knew a mind reader when she saw one. She felt him poking around in her head earlier and she almost lost her cover by just responding back to him. She laughed thinking about how he would've reacted to that type of knowledge. Searching for Lynn's thoughts, Ann sighed when she found her quiet and alone, but some of the thoughts running through her mind were a bit troubling to Ann. The last thing this school needed was a stressed out or angry Lynn.
"Where are you Lynn?" Ann spoke into Lynn's mind.
~In the Library, why? ~
"I want to talk to you about what happened this morning in your class."
She could hear Lynn's thoughts start to rise to panic and didn't hesitate to reassure her. "Lynn. Stop. Breathe." Pause. "Did you breathe? OK. Nothing is wrong. You aren't in trouble. I just think we need to talk because I've noticed a few things. Ok? That's ok hun. Don't move I'll come to you."
Ann got up from her seat in the lunchroom and began packing up her books. She looked over at the back of the lunchroom and found the Cullen kids talking quietly with each other. There was something going on and Ann planned on finding out real soon.
Walking into the library, Ann found Lynn at her usual spot. Up against the far wall facing the door. Lynn had told her long ago, more than once that it made her nervous not to see who was coming and going. Ann stood at the door to observe for a moment.
~Really wish they wouldn't call my Looney Lynn. I'm not crazy…. Am I? Jesus, I am so tired of everything. It hurts so much. Don't know how much more I can take. ~
Ann didn't wait around to hear more. Walking up to Lynn and grabbing her attention, she motioned for her to stand up. Lynn pulled off her headphones and looked up with a tired expression.
"Do I have to?" Ann only nodded. Lynn stood and walked around the table standing in front of Ann. Ann wrapped her arms tightly around Lynn and pulled her into a tight hug. She smiled when she felt Lynn's smile against her shoulder and heard her sigh in relief.
~Wish I could stay here forever. ~ Ann only laughed which in turn made Lynn smile more.
"We wouldn't get much done if I spent all my time hugging you." Ann pulled back but kept a hand on Lynn's shoulder. Lynn only shrugged and sat back down at the table.
"Yeah, but it would keep me happy at least." She smiled, glad that Ann showed up when she did. "So let's talk. Should we take this conversation outside?" Ann nodded.
Walking along the sidewalk outside of the school gave them a chance to talk openly without having to worry about anyone overhearing.
"I think the Cullens are more than just really pale kids." Ann stated without preamble. Lynn only stared not knowing what to say in response.
"Edward is a mind reader." Lynn smiled.
"Just like you Ann." Ann nodded and continued.
"Somewhat like me, he can only read minds. He can't place his thoughts in other people's minds. I'm pretty sure Alice can see the future and I think the blond guy can influence emotions." Lynn thought for a moment. That was only three. There were five more.
"You still have five more." Ann nodded again smiling because she knew her best friend was smart. She also hoped others would realize it before it was too late. "Renesmee seems harmless." Even still, Lynn knew looks could be deceiving.
"I am thinking that Renesmee has the other half of my talent, just only done with pictures. I know it's horrible but I did some listening today and I am not so sure they are just here by coincidence." Lynn knew what Ann was talking about.
The reason why the Cullens could be here could be because of the Evil she had been running from for years. She had managed to go a year without thinking about the retched woman but she never really thought that she wouldn't catch up.
"I am truly sorry Lynn but we have to fight her off. We can't keep running from her. If she gets you then she gets all of us." Lynn stopped cold at the thought, the few friends that she had at the mercy of that evil thing.
Lynn's hands clenched and the heat began to build. Ann tried to repeatedly catch Lynn's attention but it wasn't until she touched her face and then flinched back, did Lynn realize what she was doing. She let the tears come when she saw that she hurt Ann.
"Ann, I'm sorry." Ann reached to pull her into a hug but Lynn only backed away. "Not now. Give me time Ann. I am so sorry." Ann could only watch as Lynn ran off towards the house. So many times she tried to understand but it was hard to watch someone you love, tear themselves down more so than the people around them. Walking back into the school she thought about the other person who she realized had more talent than she let on. Bella was the only one Ann couldn't read.
~ Wonder if Edward has the same problem? ~