-Chris-
Ellie grabs my arm and it burns my arm.
"Argh!" I groan then glare at her. "Try this, demon!" I shout them hit her with an Energy Blast then run back to my house. I make to the treeline before Ellie grabs me.
-Kyra-
"Uh, guys?" Violet says then we all see Chris being pulled to the woods by Ellie. Shadow runs out then tries to bite Ellie, but his teeth go through her arm. I grab a machete then run out to help Chris and the others follow me.
"Hang on, Chris!" I say.
"We're coming!" Alaric says.
-Chris-
As the others reach me, the sunlight hits Ellie and she lets go of me.
"What's wrong, Ellie? Can't stand the sunlight?" I taunt with a frown.
She hisses then disappears back into the woods.
"Okay... I'm gonna say it. I was sure what to think about this whole thing, but now that I've seen that thing up close, I'm kinda scared of her." Violet says.
"Welcome to our world." Sapphire tells her.
We head back inside then start getting ready for school.
"You made her mad. You know that." Alaric says.
"I didn't mean to." I say.
"Made who angry?" My mom asks.
I tense up then turn to see both of my parents in the doorway.
I look at the others, hesitant then turn to my parents. "...Before I tell you guys, promise me you'll keep quiet after I finish." I say.
"Son..." My dad starts.
"Please!" I interrupt him. "This can't be said to anyone else."
They look at each other for a minute, then they nod at me.
I tell them everything about Ellie and what happened a few minutes ago.
"See, Frank? I told you there was a reason he was sneaking out at night!" Mom says.
"Susie, I'm more concerned about why this... Ellie is targeting these kids, one of whom is our son!" Dad argues.
"STOP IT!" I shout, accidentally shooting an Energy Blast out the open door into the woods.
My parents look at me, stunned.
"...Honey?" Mom asks.
"I'm not the only one with a... 'change'." I say. "While we were filling Violet in about this whole thing, Alaric told us he has telekinetic powers." I say.
Rick nods then makes Chelsea float off the ground a few inches to demonstrate.
"And she said she was helping us." I say, telling everyone about my one-on-one confrontation with Ellie.
"If she's done anything helpful, it's show us how much of a psychopath she is." Scarlett says.
"You kids need to let the authorities handle this thing." Dad says.
"What are they gonna do to Ellie?! Arrest her?!" I snap. "Dad, the cops can't do anything to stop Ellie! It has. To be. Us." I say firmly.
"Son..." Dad starts.
"Stop, Dad. We're the only ones who know what she can do." I say. "This is our responsibility. Our fight."
"I can't let you do this, son." Dad says. "You could get hurt... or worse."
"Oh, so now you actually give a shit about me because you're worried about my safety from a fucking elemental spirit freak?!" I shout.
"I've always given a shit about you!" Dad says.
I scoff. "We both know that ain't true! If it were, you wouldn't have walked out on me and Mom!" I shout them shoulder-check him hard as I pass him. I turn to him with a hateful look in my eyes. "You're dead to me." I say then march off to my bike.
I drive my bike to the school and Amanda gets in my way.
"If you know what's good for you, then get out of the way." I say.
"I'm not going any..." She starts until I push her down and storm inside. I kick the doors open then march to my locker and punch in my combination and then open the door.
When I'm ready to close it after getting all I need for my first class, someone walks up to me and asks me if I'm okay.
"Leave me ALONE!" I shout, slamming my locker shut as hard as I can before marching off.
-Chelsea-
The rest of us ride silently to the school and I was riding with Jordan and Violet.
"Is it always like that between those two?" Violet asks.
Jordan shrugs. "It really depends."
"I don't know, J. I've seen Chris get mad before, but it was never as bad as what happened a few minutes ago. But I can understand it. I was furious at my dad when he and my mom were having problems." I say.
"Your folks made up, though. Frank simply remarried not long after the divorce." Jordan says.
"Still..." I say, trailing off.
We soon make it inside and the first thing we hear is...
"WHY DO PEOPLE INSIST ON GETTING ALL UP IN MY FUCKING BUSINESS?! I JUST WANT TO BE LEFT THE FUCK ALONE, GOD DAMN IT!" Chris shouts.
"Oh, we better get to him before he blows this place and everyone in it to hell." Alaric says.
We make our way to Chris and see him punching a guy in the face repeatedly. Alaric moves to grab Chris and gets him in a chokehold
Chris growls. "You'd best let me go!" He says.
"Nah, I think it's better if I don't." Alaric says.
Chris grunts. "Chokehold's illegal!" He says.
"Ah, you can file a complaint." Rick says. "Ease up, man. You know I can do this all day." He adds.
Chris pulls himself free and walks away.
I go after him. "Chris, it's gonna be okay." I say gently.
"How do you know?" He asks.
"Because I'll be here for you." I say. "I love you."
He looks at me. "That's good. Because I love you too." He says.
I suddenly feel lightheaded and everything goes dark for me.
That's chapter nine. Review and I'll post more chapters.
