I'll be showing what each vessel thinks about all this, and it will take up a chapter each time. I'm also typing a LOT earlier in hopes I can post today, so I MIGHT make a FEW typos. So I hope this turns out alright. Anyway, Enjoy! ;D
To be truthful here, Ra was silently VERY grateful he got assigned Richard. He knew Zeke would be much to strong for him to handle, and he had no clue on how to calm Thatch down. Richard was probably the only person he could break though to. Now, he wasn't saying it wouldn't be hard, because Flash knows it wouldn't be easy to the slightest. He just knew he would have the best chance calming Richard.
The only problem was: he had NO idea where the fleshie ran off to. And worse, he was quick. So he'd LONG since lost track of him. Once again, this would be no cake walk, and he was ok with that. He just hoped the human wasn't out doing something stupid. After all, this was a sensitive time for the mortal.
Richard had JUST been told he had a creatures soul sealed inside of him. It would've been bad enough if another CREATURE had been told they had the father of all creatures in their soul, but a human...
' I should probably focus a little better... ' Ra told himself softly, taking a turn and immediately gasping in shock. The turn that usually led him to the forest had a select few trees uprooted whilst others were actually FLOATING by this sickly green outline glow. And he knew THAT glow anywhere. Richard's psychic glow.
He'd NEVER seen the human child do something like THAT before! That was amazing! And also truly frightening. If Richard was upset enough to do THAT, then Ra might be in a little trouble here. He was no where powerful enough to stop the humans powers, and the only shot he had was taking the human out of doing this. But why would Richard listen to him? He barely even knew the mummy...
Taking a deep breath in an attempt to calm himself, the creature made his way into the wreckage, dread filling his every step. He didn't know what he'd find inside this forest. Whether or not he'd find the human walking and finding he was unknowingly lifting all these trees, or he'd find him breaking down and crying against a boulder. But he knew he had to press on. He just hoped this didn't end with the fleshie mentally chucking a tree at his face.
Finally he walked into a clearing, and much to his liking/disliking, he found the fleshie. The humans back was turned to him, his BODY actually glowing with psychic energy as well. Never in Ra's LIFE had he found a human looking so... intimidating.
Cautiously, the mummy approached the boy, his brain racking in an attempt to find the right words to say. He'd never been good at trying to comfort people, and that probably wouldn't change for this exact moment.
The sound of a branch cracking ECHOED into the air, and to Ra's HORROR, he realized he'd stepped on a branch. Richard's head WHIPPED around, and Ra found himself terrified by the humans look. His eyes, now glowing a complete shade of green, was transfixed into a harsh glare and scowl. If that wasn't a sign that he was furious, then Ra didn't know WHAT was.
" Go away. "
Richard hissed coldly, turning his body completely in the others direction now and placing his hands on his hips in a huff. And, as much as Ra wanted to listen, he knew he couldn't just LEAVE the poor human here like THIS. Slowly, taking a massive amount of extra caution, he approached the other, gaining a hateful look from the other. His body shook in anger, his arms now down and fisted, his psychic powers seemingly making a sound. Ra didn't know what sound, but it sounded like a light, angelic hissing. He didn't know the name to the sound he was thinking of, but that's what it reminded him of.
" I said LEAVE! "
Richard roared, stomping and, seemingly through this stomp, sent more trees into the air and into the collection.
" What about "go away" did you not understand?! "
Even if it truly seemed like the human was going to murder him, Ra had to admit, he still found this last sarcastic line rather humorous.
" I... I'm not leaving you here... "
Ra whimpered, walking a little bit slower, if that was even possible.
" Not like this... "
Strangely enough, it seemed like this calmed the human down a little. It seemed like he was grateful for the gesture.
" ... Ra. "
Richard began, much more calmly now. Like he was being completely genuine.
" I'm not asking you to leave because I'm mad you came, or because I'm mad at the angels. I'm asking you to leave because I don't want to hurt you. "
" How would you hurt me? "
Ra found himself asking, as he hadn't even THOUGHT Richard would hurt him. Even if he was furious and upset, he still wouldn't hurt him. Not on purpose anyway.
" Ra, look around! "
Richard cried out, motioning to the floating objects.
" I have VERY little control of my powers right now! If I'm not careful, I could hurt you! I DONT wanna do that! Please, leave me be! "
The human took off running, and, sadly, Ra had to run after him. He seriously didn't know where the human got all this energy, especially considering he was levitating objects mentally right now. If Ra remembered right, using his psychic abilities took a lot out of him. At the very least, the human shouldn't be running.
Luckily for him, he'd been right about the energy thing, for Richard quickly stopped, and was left panting and leaning one arm against another boulder, his head resting in his arm. It truly hurt the mummy to see someone who was normally so strong left in this condition. ' He's... a lot like Fatch in this sense. ' Ra mentally connected. And it was true. As much as either Fatch or Richard would deny it (and as much as Fatch would probably want to KILL him for it) they really were similar in many ways. They both knew what it was like to be beaten and ignored by what was assumed to be their parents or WERE their parents in Richard's case, they were both bullied at school, they both had a bit of an attitude problem and a temper, and they both seemed to be afraid of their powers. Fatch had always feared his otherworldly powers would someday hurt someone he cared about, and Richard was CLEARLY afraid of hurting Ra right now with his psychic powers. ' So maybe he can be persuaded in the same way too... ' Ra thought, a tiny smirk on his face. ' Let's see... how would Casper persuade Fatch...? '
" ... Richard? "
Ra asked timidly, seeing the mortal boy visibly tensen. The mummy hesitated, trying to be careful with his words before continuing.
" I can't stand seeing you like this... "
Richard huffed lightly, his anger appearing to be returning from earlier. And yet, he seemed to be keeping it under wraps. ' Just like Fatch would... '
" You need to calm down... "
IMMEDIATELY he knew he said the wrong thing, as Richard suddenly SNAPPED back in his direction and seemed to be grinning like a psychopath.
" CALM DOWN?! "
He bellowed, taking a few stomping steps in Ra's direction. And with every step, more and more objects were lifted into the sky. Even a few boulders, which should be too heavy for him to lift.
" I'm calm as HELL! "
' Crap...! ' Ra mentally panicked, holding his hands out in defense as he stepped back. ' Quick! What would Casper say...?! ' Wait. Maybe that was his problem. He was trying to be like Casper, someone of which Richard barely knew. The ghosts methods weren't going to work on calming the human. Maybe he should use someone else's method. Someone of which Richard actually knew. And that's when it bit the mummy in the rear. ' There's only ONE person Richard would ALWAYS listen to-! '
" Richard! "
Ra yelped, truly hoping he would be able to imitate the others approach.
" Look at what you're doing! "
Richard almost seemed confused at this before heeding the others advice, looking up at all the trees and boulders flying around.
" This is bad for you man! Once you let go of your psychic grip, your gonna get hurt and this is no way to deal with your problems! "
The human looked more confused than before, looking at the mummy, his pupils slowly returning to his eyes. Although, it was still a little peculiar. They were a dark shade of green, whilst the glowing neon green still surrounded them. Basically, he was only half in control of his powers now. The other half was still crazy enough to keep the objects airborne.
" ... Well now I don't wanna let go. "
Richard whimpered, making Ra want to laugh again. But the creature bit his tongue and continued to talk to him.
" Richard, you know this isn't right. "
Ra soothed, slowly approaching the boy again. Richard growled again, trying to keep him back.
" G-get back! "
" Richard, no. "
The mummy said calmly. Although, silently he was terrified. And he had been this entire time as well. What could he say? An enraged, slightly bonkers psychic human levitating a bunch of trees and boulders was scary.
" I'm not leaving. You need help. And telling me why you're so upset is a start. Why did Merek's news affect you so badly? "
" R-Ra stop. "
The boy whimpered, pressing his back against the stone behind him.
" Why did the news affect you Richard? "
" Please Ra... s-stop... "
" Why Richard? "
Suddenly the human let loose a scream and, as if it were a chain reaction, all the objects he had lifted suddenly dropped out of the sky and somehow were put back exactly where they had been. Ra took a moment to take it in before redirecting his attention back to the human, who was now on his hands and knees, hair hiding his face and his hands roughly pounding the ground. Ra immediately rushed to his side, bending down and patting his back.
" I-I don't wanna be a creature! "
Richard sobbed, removing his glasses and trying to get the tears to stop.
" I-I mean, there's nothing WRONG with creatures! I p-prefer them to other humans! B-but I still don't wanna B-BE one! I-I wouldn't last a day! "
Ra didn't know what to say at this point. And, just maybe, he didn't have to. Maybe he could just let the human vent it out. After all, that had been the reason the fleshie was so upset.
" I-I... I'm not s-strong enough... "
Richard muttered, his breathing increasing drastically. It was obvious his head was starting to hurt due to the massive use of his powers.
" I never have been... wh-what if it possesses me...? Wh-what if I can't co back to being me...? "
" There you go Richard... "
Ra mumbled, gently stroking his hair.
" Just let it out. You'll feel better I promise. "
Richard sniffled, scrubbing his eyes tenderly.
" Flash, my head hurts... "
Again, Ra had to bite his tongue in an attempt not to laugh. Upon seeing Richard trying to stand, the mummy IMMEDIATELY locked his arms under his and helped him to his feet.
" Y-you know Ra... "
Richard mumbled, getting Ra's full attention.
" Y-you kinda reminded me of Thatch when you were trying to help me... "
Slowly the mummy smirked. Based on what Richard said, it seemed like he did ok trying to imitate the vampire whilst comforting the human.
" Come on Richard. "
Ra said softly, carefully walking through the forest.
" Let's go back to Jimmy's. "
Awww... this was so sweet... :3
Also, YAY! I did it! *jumping up and down in victory* Hope you all liked it! Have a good day! ;D
