Goodbye; a farewell (a conventional expression used at parting).
'Don't be dismayed at goodbyes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetime,
is certain for those who are friends.'
- Richard Bach
Chapter 10 - Goodbyes VS New Comers
Jackie sighed as she finished telling Andy about what happened with Raven. Andy was completely bewildered. What was the point on creating a false scar? What good would that do him? None what-so-ever.
"So we have no idea what the scar was planted on you for?" Andy smacked his forehead, "What good does that do us?" Kelly had fallen asleep. Andy was beginning to seriously worry about her.
"No. We have no clue. And no, it doesn't get us anywhere with what's going, which sucks ass," Jackie still had her hand stroking Kelly's hair.
"Will she beat it?" Andy said while staring at Kelly. Jackie could see the worry all over him. She nodded, and Andy sighed with relief.
"Thank god."
"The power inside these walls. The power that lays deep down inside, goodbye," Kelly's eyes opened and she looked from Jackie to Andy. "Hey guys."
"Kelly?" Andy looked bewildered once again, "Is it you now?" Andy smiled hopefully.
"What the hell? Of course it's me. Are you insane?" Kelly laughed and sat up. Andy looked at Jackie for an answer. She looked at him and shrugged. "So, how long was I out for? By the looks of things, a while?"
"Do you remember anything?" Jackie asked.
"Yeah. I was sleeping in my bed at my place. Woke up. Had some more messed up dreams. Then I came to Tim's for something with Andy," Kelly blinked, "Why?"
"Because you are missing all the fine details," Andy said immediately.
"Yeah, Kelly," Jackie wondered what happened to Kelly now. "Your memory has been wiped, do you know why?" Kelly looked at Jackie awkwardly.
"Uhhh... Cause you all think your insane. You are insane! Where a- Wait. I'm still at Tim's," Kelly laughed somewhat. The lack of furniture explained where they were all on its own.
"Kelly..." Jackie sighed. 'How do you explain to your bestfriend, practically your sister, that she's really a demon... Right after her memory has been wiped clean for only GOD knows why!?'
"WHAT?!" Kelly yelled out, "I'M WHAT?!"
"Cheater. You read my mind," Jackie laughed. Kelly frowned and stood up. As she stood, her memories came back full speed, causing her to fall back on the couch.
"Kelly?" Andy asked. Kelly could see it now. From the time she was in her apartment and could see what happened to Tim, up to when she was back in the past with Faith. She could see it all clearly now.
"I'm fine. Just winded," Kelly stood up and walked to the front door, "I'll be out front. Let me have some alone time." Jackie and Andy nodded.
Nadine stared at the broken glass and door that led into Kelly's apartment. She sighed and turned around. "Oh man, her power," Nadine put her left hand over her chest where her heart would be, "It's so strong. I can feel her. Kelly, be careful. It's too strong for you right now. She'll gain control. I don't like her."
Nadine began walking again. As she walked, she disappeared. When she reappeared, she was infront of Tim's. She stared at who sat on the porch with her head in her hands. Nadine frowned and walked over to Kelly. Kelly's head lifted as Nadine sat down. Nadine's hair was at least waist length. She had purple eyes and small freckes on her face. She was pale, but she had a cut baby-face.
"You grew your hair out," Kelly said as she looked at the ground, "And you mastered teleporting."
"Not really. I sometimes end up in third world countries. Not so good," Kelly laughed at her statement.
"Sounds like you," Kelly smiled.
"And you got taller," Nadine smiled as well.
"Yeah, pretty much," Kelly's smiled faded. "So... I'm just going to go ahead and guess that you aren't here for cookies and milk?" Kelly looked up at her.
"Heh," Nadine's smiled faded now too. "I felt a sudden increase in power. You know my job. I had to investigate. And it was you," Nadine stared at Kelly.
"It was always me," Kelly frowned.
"Not true."
"Yes it is."
"No."
"Where's Tim? I'm sure you know," Kelly snapped.
"He left," Nadine sighed.
"What do you mean?!" Kelly stood up, sounding concerned.
"He left town," Nadine looked away.
"But why?!" Kelly felt herself grow cold and worried. Tim left? Why? Why would he take off and not say goodbye? Had she upset him somehow? It made no sense. Not right now, anyway.
"Don't fool yourself. You know exactly why he left, Kelly."
"You're just in denial. You always acted that way about him."
"But he isn't the problem right now."
Kelly's fists clenched as Nadine began to speak, "Kelly, don't worry about Tim right now. He isn't the issue. You keep growing stronger constantly. You're at a higher level than anyone. I know. You're stronger than him now."
"Shut up," Kelly sounded angry.
"No!" Nadine stood up, "You were always the delicate one, weren't you? Handled with care. Gifted. Always favored. I mean, didn't you ever wonder why?!"
Kelly's eyes narrowed, "Every damn day. You don't think I wonder how I'm still alive? Why I mysteriously got out okay?!"
"I'm not talking about that incident, Kelly," Nadine frowned.
"Awww, that's a shame, ain't it?" Kelly grinned.
"That isn't you talking, Kelly. It's what is inside you. But you can fight it!" Nadine kneeled down infront of Kelly and put her hands on the sides of Kelly's face.
Kelly looked her straight in the eys, "You fear me, don't you?"
"No."
"I don't blame you. I can feel her inside me. She's violating every inch of what makes me feel alive. She darknes me. Makes me... Real," Kelly closed her eyes.
"No! Kelly! That's not true! She's just toying with you!" Nadine cried out. A tear rolled down both of Kelly's cheeks. Nadine felt it hit her arm and get stuck. She felt her skin begin to soak it up, taking in part of Kelly.
Kelly opened her eyes, "I know what I have to do now. I have to face him, don't I? He wants to kill the monster inside me. I know what I have to do now. It makes sense. Haha. I... Understand. I'll end this vendetta."
Ryan awoke inside his apartment, sprawled across the floor. he got to his knees and stretched, painfully. He had no recollection of previous events. Not yet, anyway. Ryan got to his feet and made his way to his room, opening his door and walking over to his bed. He laid flat on his back and stared at the ceiling. Some of his memory began to return.
Ryan remember talking with Jackie. He barely remembered Raven forcing Tim through the glass. Raven was insane, 'I'm better than insane. You know she'll come here, right?' Raven laughed inside Ryan's head.
"I know," Ryan sighed. As he finished sighing, he heard a loud crash come from inside his apartment. He jumped to his feet quickly and stared at his door. Someone would come busting through there any second, and he'd be ready.
Nadine stared at the spot where Kelly used to be. She smiled, "Kelly always had to show me up, didn't she?" Jackie and Andy came outside and stared at the woman in the driveway, confused.
"I don't suppose your Kelly changing into Faith in an unruly way?" Andy smiled hopefully.
"Do I look like a psychotic killer with a soul?" Nadine frowned. Before Andy could speak again, she said, "I don't suppose you guys are my welcoming committee? Heh. You just missed her. She teleported tot he other one's place. The one with the strong aura," Nadine burst out laughing when she saw Andy and Jackie's confused faces.
"Other one?" Jackie said.
"I'm sorry, but am I the only one who noticed she said Kelly teleported?!" Andy was now wide-eyed, staring in disbelief.
"Ryan..." Jackie looked at the scar on her arm.
"Is that the one?" Nadine watched Jackie carefully, observing the fact she was staring at her arm. "Did he do that to you?" Jackie looked up at Nadine.
"Not him. Something worser. Now, you're telling me Kelly went after him? Alone?" Jackie frowned.
"That's what she does. Solo work. She's always been like that," Nadine sighed, "I suggest waiting for her return."
Kelly stared at the now open door to Ryan's. She stepped inside and looked around. She could feel someone inside. Her eyes drifted towards the closed door to Ryan's bedroom. She continued staring at the closed door, waiting to see if someone would emerge.
Ryan stared at the his door, waiting for someone to come barreling through. But, no one came. Maybe the crash he heard was all in his head. Maybe no one was there at all. he walked carefully towards his door and set his hand on the door knob. Ryan opened it up fast. His eyes grew wide, "Kelly."
"The one and only. Now, are you Ryan? Or are you asswipe?" Kelly glared at Ryan. Ryan wasn't sure how to respond. He didn't want to fight her. Not now. Not ever. She was the only one.
"I don't want to fight you, Kelly," Ryan backed away.
"That's nice. I want to fight you," Kelly walked towards him.
Ryan frowned, "Please. You what it's like, don't you?"
Kelly stared at him, somewhat confused, "What do you mean?"
"To be burdened with something you can barely control," Ryan stared at her carefully.
Kelly watched Ryan, "You're just stalling me," Kelly walked up to Ryan and went to punch him in the face.
Ryan caught it in his hand, "You don't want to do this."
Kelly's eyes turned pitch black, "Oh... Yes I do," Ryan flew backwards into the wall. Kelly grinned as he fellt to the floor. "You think you can nearly kill my friend and drive him out of town without paying the price?!" Ryan coughed and stood up. He glared at Kelly, "That-a-boy! Get the anger going!"
"Now you've done it," Ryan grinned devilishly. Kelly watched him, studying him.
"Don't you see?! I already knew about my power!" Kelly laughed a bit. "My friends think they are SO smart! But my dreams? I've always had them. You were in a couple to, Ryan. Raven. Whoever the hell you really are!" Ryan looked at her, confused. "I've always known. Always."
"You're giving this talk to the wrong person, Kelly," Ryan began to walk carefully towards Kelly. "I'm not one of your friends. At least, I don't think I am. Kelly, I can understand."
"I DON'T CARE!! You killed my father and you brutily attacked one of my bestfriends!" Kelly cried out.
"But it wasn't me!" Ryan grew angry again, "If you paid any attention to me, you could sense him!"
"Sense him?" Kelly's anger began to slow.
"Raven. The one inside me. I know what you are through. More than anyone, "Ryan was trying his best not to lose his cool with her. But would Kelly understand him? would she believe anything he said?
"You know nothing!" Kelly's eyes grew teary, "You know absolutely nothing!"
"I know the memories and dreams of people's screams. Watching them die must be painful. And not knowing how-"
"SHUT UP!" Kelly cried out.
"-to control her.' Ryan stared at Kelly. Her eyes had closed. She fell to herknees. Was she really that broken up? Ryan made his way to her slowly. When he reached her, he kneeled down on his knees and put a hand on her shoulder. She was crying silently.
Kelly lifted her head and looked at him for a moment, "Will you kill me before I kill anyone else?"
"What?! No!" Ryan frowned. Kelly smiled somewhat and looked down at the ground again. Ryan frowned, "Hey!" Kelly looked up at him, "I don't understand myself right now, but I might be doing something right."
"What the hell are you talking about, Ryan?" Kelly's eyes grew wide when Ryan leaned in and kissed her.
Jackie sighed, "I've waiting long enough. I'm going." She stood up, getting ready to leave.
"No. Stay. Trust me. She'll be fine," Nadine spoke softly. It was oddly soothing to Jackie and Andy.
"How do you know she's fine?" Jackie asked curiously, erasing the soothing thought from her mind. How could she be so sure that Kelly was alright?
"I just do. Trust me," Nadine stared at Jackie. Andy just watched as the two talked. He agreed with Jackie though, how could she know?
"Why should we trust you? We don't even know you!" Jackie frowned.
"Because you have no choice," Nadine looked away towards the door, praying for Kelly to return and just leave Ryan.
"What exactly are you to Kelly?" Jackie asked. Andy looked from Jackie to Nadine.
"I'm just a good friend from an old home."
"So, you guys lived together?"
"No."
"Then-"
"This is Kelly's discussion with you, not mine," Nadine looked away from Jackie. There was no way she would bluntly reveal Kelly's past. No way.
Kelly pushed Ryan away. Many thoughts ran through her mind at the moment. She quickly stood and ran. Ryan watched her leave. He didn't understand why he kissed her, considering the circumstances, it really made no sense.
Ryan stared at the door. Would she ever come back?
Kelly ran out of the apartment building, tears streaming down her face, 'Why, Why did he kiss me?!" Kelly felt both furious and upset. She was on an emotional rampage.
As the rain slowly started falling from the sky, Kelly stopped running. She looked up at the sky and held out her arms, closing her eyes as well. She could feel the rain soaking through her clothes, right through to the skin. She could no longer tell if she was crying, or if the rain was making her cry. The soothing relief she felt as the rain pelted against her skin and broke into thousands of little droplets. All of her misguided thoughts ran away from her immediately, as if they were worried that they too, would be soaked by the rain. A smile leaked across Kelly's sopping wet face. She liked the feeling of the warm rain flowing along her body, pelting against her in an unimaginable fashion. This was the relief she had been seeking.
Then she remembered Andy, Jackie, and Nadine. Kelly sighed and dropped to her knees, letting her arms fall to her sides. Her hair hung in front of her face and she let out a great big sigh. She lifted her head and stared up into the darkened sky, watching as the rain fell silently, yet loudly at the same time. What would she do now?
A/N: At least I left no actual cliffhanger this time. Lol. The end was a bit screwed up, eh? I liked it. You'll see Kelly plus Rain quite a bit. She likes the rain. Hehe. But does she like Ryan?! My goodness. Wasn't that messed up when he kissed her? I thought it was kind of cute, in a kind of melodramatic kinda way. Lol. And OMG! Tim left town!
Dang Confusion, lol. See You Next Chapter.
Fal-Chan.
P.S. - Chapter 11 – Old Memories VS False Truths