I soon arrived back home and it was pitch black outside. My mother had her arms crossed impatiently and an irritated look on her face.

"Christine where were you? I was worried, wondering where you were and almost called the cops!"

She threw her hands up in the air and let the page of the book she was reading turn.

I sighed and rolled my eyes, "mom I was at Steven's house with Astrid studying for the upcoming exam."

She pursed her lips and didn't blink. "Well just next time please warn me so I don't have to be plagued with horrible what if questions."

I smiled meekly and kissed her goodnight. I got ready for bed and climb quickly into bed, thinking of the great events that occurred today. Smiling, I soon drifted off into another fitful sleep. I was hiding behind a wall and there was fog all around me.

"Don't move Christine or they will find you."

It was that familiar voice I was starting to know so well. Steven was next to me breathing hard and glancing quickly around us. I could hear men shouting something inaudible and footsteps approaching us. Steven's voice rang in my head and it sounded scared.

"If they find us they will bring us in or worse, kill us."

I was so confused and the screaming drew in nearer. Suddenly Steven grabbed my hand and we made a run for it. We bolted through a dark and wet ally where there was little light.

"There they are!" A man shouted.

I let out a whimper and Steven directed us through the ally. Cold puddles of water splashed up on my jeans, making them wet.

"Who are they Steven and what do they want? Can you please tell me?"

Steven continued to ignore me and we only ran faster. I quickly turned my head and to my horror I saw the men rapidly approaching us. They held massive guns and were dressed in black and white suites. Their faces were cold and focused on their one target, us. I felt a sharp stitch in my side and wanted nothing more than to take a break. All of a sudden a gun was set off and I screamed ducking and tripping over a bag of trashed that was laid out.

"No!"

Steven jumped over me and thrusted out his hand and at first I couldn't see it but as I looked closer, I noticed something invisible was radiating out of his hand. It was like a heat wave rising from his palm. The energy sent the men flying backwards landing into a fence or a pile of garbage. Steven grabbed my hand and pulled me while running. My jeans were torn and there was some blood dripping from my hands. We ran for what seemed like forever. Steven guided me gently into a small doorway and we stood in semi darkness.

"I am sorry you had to witness that. I can't imagine how scary that was for you."

Steven's voice seemed less tense than before, in my head. I looked up at him and held a cold expression on my face.

"When are you going to tell me what is going on and who are those men? Why are you hiding answers from me?"

I was so frustrated that I clenched my fist wanting to hit something. Steven sighed and looked at me, saying what he needed to say.

"Those men want to hurt us Christine and take what we have away. I am not hiding anything from you but rather showing you what is out there."

I looked into his anxious eyes. I was still confused but for some reason I knew I would get the answers I needed in due time. I nodded my head slowly and asked one last question.

"Why do they want to hurt us?"

Steven's hard expression didn't turn and he locked his eyes on mine. Taking my hand, he drew me close and whispered in my ear.

"Because we are special."

The choking sensation rose in my body again but this time I felt more prepared. It tugged at me and I almost lost complete consciousness. I flung my eyes open, only to be lying in my bed. I didn't move and it felt as if my body was numb. Why was I having these dreams? They were so vivid and clear. I sat up and felt my face. Something had changed in me. I felt different.