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"Curse that girl," Kelly said as she inspected the basement.

"Well, you did lock her up," a male voice noted. Kelly turned to the owner who was leaning against the entry way. He had black hair and dark brown eyes with a pale complexion. His features were a bit youthful and feminine rather that chiseled and masculine. His height reached to 5'7" and he looked at Kelly amusingly.

"Of course you think this is funny, Damon," Kelly said, her voice almost showing annoyance.

He shrugged in response. "You know why this situation is grave. I hardly find it funny."

He stalked over to her and cupped her cheek. "Then, darling Kelly, shall I look for your lost sister?"

Blue-grey eyes hardened. "You always have a price, Damon. It is the only reason why I have not yet asked you."

Damon smiled wickedly. "Shall I name my price, dear?"

She stared him down until he sighed. "One kiss for one search. If you want me to bring her back intact, the price will rise."

Kelly slapped away his hand when his thumb started to trace her lips. "I don't need you to bring her back. I can do that on my own."

Damon studied her as she thought his price through. He was thoroughly surprised when he felt her cool lips on his even if it was for only a moment. A smile worked its way to his lips as he looked at the girl before him.

"I've paid your price. Now, find her," Kelly demanded.

"As you wish, ice princess," Damon said as he closed his eyes. He searched for a girl that looked like Kelly but was not Kelly. The city was only so large and his search only took a matter of seconds. "She is staying with a family known as the Parrs."

Kelly noticed his shifted expression as he looked for details. "What is it?"

"Your sister…it's the first time I've seen genuine happiness in her expression," Damon said.

Kelly slapped him. Damon awoke from his trance and stared at the girl. His eyes narrowed as he noticed the miniscule change in her expression. There was a flash of anger and envy before she composed herself.

"That girl is going to be in a horrible state when I get my hands on her," Kelly said as she walked out of the room.

Damon shrugged his shoulders and returned to his body. He awoke on top of a roof. Projection was a handy power when he didn't want to be found. The truth was he could censor physical touch if he so chose once he returned to his body. So his cheek didn't sting from the slap Kelly had given him. He smiled as he started to form a plan.

Kelly made her way to the Parr residence and knocked on the door. A tall man who reminded her of Dash answered and she simply said, "I'm searching for my sister, Evelyn. She is needed at home."

"One moment, but do come in," the man said.

Kelly was led to what she assumed was the living room. The man had gone to get someone, who she assumed was her sister, but found that he had fetched Dash.

His face immediately hardened when he saw her. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to get my sister."

"She isn't returning to you," he said harshly.

Kelly felt a gamut of emotions stream through her, but she remained cool on the outside. "She is needed at home."

"I don't care. She doesn't want to go back."

"How do you know? You don't even know my sister."

"I know her well enough and you don't even deserve to call her family," Dash replied.

Evelyn Shannon Rays, I know you can hear me. Get out here right now so we can go home, Kelly thought to her sister. "Let her decide and do not speak of private family affairs. You know nothing of what happens."

Evelyn entered the room and flinched when she felt Kelly's emotions. She reached for Dash's hand and held it. Kelly eyed the joined hands disdainfully.

"Sister dear, it is time to go home. Come along," Kelly said and started walking.

"I'm not going." Kelly heard the voice and yet could not believe it. She eyed her sister with ice cold eyes.

"Whatever do you mean? Of course you're going."

Evelyn easily read between the lines. Kelly was threatening her. "No, I am not. I am staying here. I refuse to go anywhere with you and play your games."

Kelly read between the lines as well. "You ungrateful girl. After everything I've done for you."

"Everything you've done for me. That's a laugh," Evelyn said. She freed her hand from Dash's. "All you ever did was abuse me and take advantage of me."

Kelly clutched her fists to keep from yelling. "Fine. I'll leave you here, but don't expect me to help you any longer," she said and the left.

Evelyn watched the girl leave and then sighed with relief. She turned apologetically to Dash and Mr. Parr. "Sorry about that. My sister and I aren't on the greatest of terms," she said with a sheepish smile.

Dash smiled and Mr. Parr just shrugged and said it was fine. He then left the room to go into his study. Helen and Jack were in the kitchen doing the dishes where Dash and Evelyn were previously, helping the two. Due to circumstances, Dash told Evelyn to relax.

Evelyn sat on the couch and curled up with her chin on her legs and her arms wrapped around her legs. That was the position Dash found her in moments later.

"You know that was impressive, standing up to her," Dash said as he sat next her.

Evelyn smiled. "Yeah. I haven't done that in years. I let her belittle me, but she took advantage of my weakened state."

Dash narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean?"

"Our parents died in an unforeseen circumstance. We were both close to them, but she locked up her emotions and turned cold. It was soon after that she started pushing me around."

Dash didn't say anything but only patted her back in a comforting notion. Evelyn's eyes drifted close and soon she was asleep. Her head landed on Dash's shoulder. He chuckled and picked her up. He carried her to her room and put her under the covers. He left the door open just in case she needed something and since he was across the hall, he left his door open as well.

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A/N: So, this came earlier than expected. It may not happen often, but sometimes I get chapters out earlier than intended. I hope to leave you wondering just what exactly is going on in my brain. :3 ~Timewriter