Chapter 10: Autumn
Autumn woke the next day around midday, her body still ached and as she stood up she still felt really weak.
Autumn showered and dressed before heading to the kitchen. The house was quite except for the sound of the TV. Since Autumn had been here the house had rarely been this quite. Autumn followed the sound of the TV and ended up in the living room where Vic sat watching TV. Victor Benedict was a good man Autumn could tell that when she read him but he had an intimidating feel to him that made Autumn feel unease.
"How are you feeling" Vic asked noticing Autumn come into the room.
Autumn smiled at him.
"Much better," she replied.
Vic studied her for a moment as if deciding if he could believe her or not.
"You my babysitter today?" Autumn asked.
Vic smiled a little.
"I guess you could say that." He replied.
Autumn sat down of the sofa opposite him and winced a little at how uncomfortable she was feeling. Vic got up and disappeared for a few minutes before return with a glass of water and some tablets.
"Xav said if you still hurt I should give you these." Vic explained handing her the tablets.
"Thank you." Autumn replied taking the tablets.
"Will went out to get us some food he should be back soon." Vic said and Autumn nodded feeling a little easier around Vic.
Vic went back to watching TV and they sat in a comfortable silence.
You were meant to call me.
Carter voice cut through her mind sharply.
I'm sorry I forgot.
Chicken I was worried.
I'm sorry.
Autumn felt instantly guilt.
How are you feeling?
Fine.
Autumn.
Carter's warning tone told her he was too tired for crap.
I'm tired and I ache.
Get some rest and don't use your powers for a few days.
I'll try not to.
Don't just try, do not use your powers.
Ok. How are things going your end?
Autumn knew Carter wasn't going to give her a straight answer but she still had to try.
Look chicken I have to go but make sure you get some rest.
Carters reply was spoken quickly and he cut of their link before Autumn could protest.
Autumn sighed frustratingly.
"Everything ok?" Vic asked.
Autumn looked over at him. He was FBI he could find out anything given the right information to start him off. He could help her if she asked.
"I'm back." Will's voice called as the front door closed.
Autumn got up and followed the sound of Will's voice to the kitchen.
"How are you feeling?" Will asked as she entered the kitchen.
"I'm ok, Vic gave me some painkillers." Autumn told him.
Will looked up at her studying her like Vic had done earlier and she smiled at him.
"Did you speak to Carter?" Will asked.
Autumn nodded her mind still running over thoughts of asking Vic for help.
"I'm worried about Carter." Autumn said.
Will smiled sadly over at her.
"If I told you everything, could you help me?" Autumn asked surprising them both.
"Yes." Will replied.
Autumn looked into his eyes, looked for something that would tell her that her was lying but there was nothing.
"Will you help me?" Autumn asked.
Will walked over to her never taking his eyes of her face.
"Yes." He replied just as calm as before.
Autumn took Will's hand and led him back the living room where Vic still sat.
"Will said if I told you everything you can help me." Autumn told Vic.
Vic looked over at his brother before looking back as Autumn.
"As long as we have something to go on yes." Vic replied.
Autumn nodded understanding.
"Where do you want me to start?" Autumn asked.
Will
Will sat next to Autumn as Vic went to get his laptop to take notes.
"You sure?" Will asked taking her hand.
Autumn looked down at his hand on hers.
"I feel safe with you." She whispered.
Will gazed got intense, did she feel the connection that he felt?
"Good." Will replied as Vic entered the room.
"You ready?" Vic asked.
Autumn nodded they had already decided for Autumn to tell the story after Maya was killed.
Autumn took a deep breath.
"For the majority of the day I couldn't see anything but black. Some days I would go without seeing anyone but he would give me food and water the day before he expected me to read." Autumn said.
Will could see her discomfort as she retold the story and he placed a comforting hand on her arm. Autumn smiled up at him gratefully.
"He would never tell me what I was looking for so I would have to read that person over and over again until I told him the right information." Autumn explained.
Her eyes glazed over like she was trying to hold back her tears.
"I used to hope that I would never find what he wanted." She added.
Vic cleared his throat.
"Why was that?" he asked softly.
"Once he got what he wanted there was no need for them." Autumn replied her voice began to crack.
"He killed them?" Vic asked.
"Yes." Autumn said tears beginning to fall.
She closed her eyes.
"Max Henry, Connor Matthews, Luke Thomas, Charlotte King, Sasha Long and Patrick Smith." Autumn listed.
Vic had copy down each of their names.
"Who are these people?" Vic asked.
Autumn looked at him and paled.
"They are the names of the people who are dead because I read them." Autumn said painfully.