The Other Son

The four Sons and Jared sat in a diner, discussing about the recent attack on Jared.

'I'm sure he wants something. He said "They will soon be mine,"' said Jared.

'Or, maybe he just wants to test you, Jared. After all, he doesn't know how strong you are,' said Reid.

Jared shook his head. 'I know for certain he wasn't testing me. He wanted to beat me, but I managed to fend him off.'

'How can you be certain? Did he tell you?' said Reid, snickering.

Something went off inside Jared. He couldn't identify it. It was as if all the rage in him just erupted like a volcano. He stood up, and without saying another word, left the diner.

'What's his problem?' Reid asked.

'I better find out,' said Caleb. He, too, stood up. But before he could leave, Pogue grabbed his hands. 'Maybe you should let him cool down on himself,' he said.

Caleb ignored it, and went in pursuit of Jared. He started walking in the direction of home, all the while being alert and observant. When he finally spotted Jared he began running. Since Jared was only walking, Caleb caught up easily.

'Hey, what's up? What happened just now?' Caleb asked.

'Nothing,' Jared replied, without looking in Caleb's direction.

When Caleb pressed on however, a frustrated Jared couldn't take it anymore. 'Leave me alone!' he yelled.

'Jared, in case you hadn't notice, you're no closer to finding out what Chase wants!' Caleb said, with his voice raised as well.

'And I don't need your help, Caleb! I'm not a small kid who always needs his elder brother's protection from small and minor things!' Jared retorted.

'Jared,' Caleb said, this time controlling his voice and emotions. 'You might not need my protection, but you're not an adult either. I can drive you around and help you research, you know.'

This time, Jared nodded. 'Okay. But I'm going home. I need some time alone with The Book of Damnation,' he said.

When they arrived at the Danvers Estate, Jared went straight to his room. He sat on his bed and opened The Book of Damnation, flipped to a page, and started reading.

'The power to heal is the power essentially held by the Other Son, otherwise known as the Lost One. This power can be easily mastered, but it uses up a great deal of energy. Basically, this power is the ability to draw the raw energy from the surrounding to repair a damaged body. To attain the power, find a quiet place, sit in a position which will allow you to be comfortable for a long time, then focus on your surroundings. Feel the serene and peaceful environment. Then, imagine raw energy moving about in the air. When you have successfully pictured this in your mind, feel the energy around you. Let it touch you. Bend it to your will. Picture a sick man seriously wounded. Will the energy to close the tissues and destroy the virus in him. Once the healing ability is obtained, the Other Son should then focus on the Sons of Ipswich. Will the energy to enter them. Will it to break the bond between their life and their power. Will it to sustain them.'

Okay, Jared thought. The instructions are pretty easy. And I could easily try it here, in my room. Caleb's probably going out with Sarah soon and Mum is busy with her charity project. He immediately sat up. He tried to focus on his surroundings. Then he stopped. Maybe I should grab a snack first.

After a few pieces of bread and a cup of tea, Jared headed back to his room. He sat on his bed in a meditating posture. He tried concentrating. When it didn't work he closed his eyes and tried again.

This time, after all the imagining, he felt it. The energy mentioned in the book. He realized it all of a sudden. It's not that hard, he thought. But that had disrupted his concentration. He repeated the whole thing again.

After a few hours, he opened his eyes, and smirked.