A.N. Sorry I've been away from this for a bit. School has started again and I don't have as much time to write. I will try and update whenever possible. Please enjoy these two latest chapters.
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Bridge to Terabithia or Heroes.
Chapter 6
Jesse sat alone in a separate room. He had been treated like dirt ever since Leslie had asked to be separate from him. He was now even more distrusting of Linderman. However, he didn't understand how anyone could treat him so badly. He was just a kid. He also didn't know why Leslie had abandoned him. She left him alone and didn't seem worried.
However, Jesse intuitively knew. The portrait. Even the thought of it brought anger inside him that caused him to discharge lightning. He couldn't harm Leslie…could he? He cared too much for her; but what if he did; even accidentally that would kill him. He was a generally peaceful boy and disliked unnecessary violence. But Jesse couldn't run the risk that he would harm Leslie by accident. He knew what he had to do.
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Leslie woke up, expecting the day to be normal again. However, as soon as she woke up, she knew something was wrong. It was quiet. She knew she had asked for Jesse to be in a different room…but she couldn't even feel him. She should be able to feel him near her…his mind's signature; but it wasn't there. She needed her friend, otherwise she was alone.
Leslie jumped out of the bed and ran out the door towards the room where Jesse had been put the night before. She entered and saw that the room was perfectly neat and tidy and…empty. She rushed in quickly and looked around everywhere, even under the bed, but she couldn't find him anywhere. Tears were beginning to sting her eyes when she noticed the letter on the bed. It had no address on, and the only sign it was meant to be opened was the seal of Terabithia marked on the sealed area of the envelope. It was meant for her.
As Leslie opened the envelope, she felt a sense of foreboding. She knew she wouldn't like what was in the letter. She was right as she read:
Leslie,
I love you, never doubt that. I would never do anything to harm you; however, that painting. I am worried; I can't let it come to pass. The only way I can think of it not happening is to tear my heart in two; I need to leave you.
If I'm not there, there is no chance I will hurt you. So, farewell, my queen, until we meet again. It will not be long, as I couldn't bear to be apart from you for too long.
His Royal Highness of Terabithia, King Jesse
P.S. Remember, 'We rule Terabithia and nothing crushes us.'!
Leslie was shocked after this. She could hold out no more and let the tears fall freely. She knew Jesse was trying to help and protect her; not harm her. But it was in vain.
He had hurt her more by leaving.
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"Sir, we almost have him, however, we have run into…difficulties. Jesse has run away…yes sir…I say that you need to get here to explain his ability to her…yes sir…thank you, sir. See you soon."
Thompson hung up the phone. "Noah!"
"Yes, sir."
"Go comfort Leslie; you know how to deal with children better than I do."
"Yes."
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"Leslie."
Leslie lifted her wet face towards the voice and saw Noah.
"H…Hello N…Noah. Why are you here?"
"Don't give me that. I know you're upset. You miss your friend. I understand, I have a daughter, as you know. She gets upset, but you never just stop, you need to carry on. If it is destined, you will meet him again; and judging by how close you are, he is not going to abandon you forever. Just wait for him to catch up. Girls develop quicker than us boys."
Leslie giggled at that and said "Thanks, Noah. I'll try to be happier."
With that, Noah rustled Leslie's hair and exited. When he was gone, Leslie sighed and cried silently on the bed till she fell to sleep.
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" Is she comforted and ready?"
"I think so, Mr Linderman. Noah talked to her and she seemed to be better."
"Excellent, the plan is coming into play, she will soon be ready. Prepare her. He should arrive tomorrow and she needs to be ready to receive the gift."
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