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Chapter 11: Stupid, Crazy Fire User…
Rose
My daughter really was like me. I had a quick memory—a new one that came to my mind right when she punched that sorry bitch Tasha—of when Ari had punched Dimitri in the nose. Except this time, it was actually meant to hurt. I had heard just a small crack, which meant Tasha's nose was fractured. "My mother is not one of them," her voice was quiet. Ah, she was using my technique. Be quiet. Why is that? To make them listen. It was why I won 99.9% of all fights. "Maybe to you, little girl. But we all remember her teens and childhood years…" Tasha trailed off. They all looked disgusted in Tasha. Well, not me, because I can barely remember them myself. Ari just looked at me and took my hand again. "Tasha, I think you should go," Christian said. He's been like a brother to me, very protective, actually. "Oh yes, so Rose can continue teaching her child how to become a blood…" but she didn't get to finish, because I did a roundhouse kick—something I didn't know I could do, or at least couldn't remember how to do—kicking her successfully in the stomach, pushing Ari behind me in the process. Tasha flew backward, onto the staircase. She yelled in pain as I heard a crack from her arm. "Get out, Tasha. I don't want to see you ever again." I told her. She got up and went straight to Dimitri. "You will fight for me, won't you Dimka?" she asked. I saw his eyes glaze over, but before I could do anything, Dimitri turned to me, getting into a fighting stance. Crap. I don't even remember how to fight! I just mirrored him anyway, telling Lissa and Christian to get Ari and their kids out of the house. Lissa wanted to help, but I convinced her I'd be fine. We circled, and he leapt out to attack, his fist moving fast to the side of my head. I easily blocked and kicked him in the stomach. Little flickers of memory were coming back to me: Me and Dimitri fighting in the gym, about how I was an even match for him. He stumbled back, but quickly regained balance and came at me again. Well, this isn't good. I can barely remember fighting, but each second, moves were floating back to me. I did remember one important thing though, he was a god at fighting! Let's see if this kills me. He tried to kick my legs out from under me, but I jumped to avoid it. He stood up abruptly and tried to distract me. He was saying to look at Tasha, or something like that. "Um, not working Comrade," I said. That seemed to snap him out of the compulsion, but just for a second. That second was all I needed though. I didn't want to hurt him, but I had to. While he was distracted, my fist shot out and connected with his jaw. I remembered at the last second that his jaw was a weak spot for him. He crumpled to the floor. I was panting hard, both with tiredness and with rage as I turned to Tasha. She was just about to control her magic, when the room was bursting with guardians. Some guardians ushered me away to the clinic, their faces familiar. I knew the lady was Alberta, but I didn't recognize the guy. "Rose, what happened in there?" asked Alberta, looking concerned; I guess because I was stumbling to keep up with them. "Hathaway," said the guy, "Guardian Petrov asked you a question," he had a sneer edged in his voice. Ah, yes. Now I remember. Stan Alto. A guardian teacher; Also the guy that I hate most both in school and in Court. "I don't know. I think Tasha used compulsion on Dimitri, and made him fight me. With my amnesia…" "You have amnesia?" asked Stan incredulously. "Yes. But don't worry, Stanny, Dr. Michael said it won't last long. Now, as I was saying; with my amnesia, I had forgotten how to fight, but I guess my body reacted on its own." We had reached the clinic by this point, and it seemed that my ankle was slightly fractured. I went to my regular room, 301. I lay down in the bed, just as doctor Michael Bear walked through the door. "How's my favorite number one patient today?" "Okay, but I think my ankle is fractured. And do you know when this amnesia thing is going to go away?" I asked. He held up a finger to signify that he need a minute as he flipped through my chart. "Your amnesia should wear off in a day or two. You're lucky Dhampir amnesia cases usually don't last that long." I just nodded. "Let's take a look at that ankle, shall we?" without waiting for an answer, he lifted my jean pant leg up and took my shoes and socks off to get a better view. "Well, it's definitely swollen, I think you should be fine after a day, just keep it on ice. I want to see how this clears up on its own." "Okay, thanks," I told him. He just nodded and left the room. I put my sock and shoe back on, and walked carefully back to the house, wondering what was going on there.
When I got there, Lissa and Christian were talking to Dimitri. When I shut the door, Lissa and Christian's heads looked over to me, looking surprised. Dimitri knew I was there from the moment my feet hit the porch. Yeah, we were just that good. "Rose! Are you okay?" asked Lissa, hurrying over. "Fine, I'm fine, Liss. Just a fractured ankle, I've had a lot worse," I said, glaring at Tasha at that last part. Lissa nodded, and Christian came over and led me to the arm chair, supporting most of my weight. "Thanks, Chris," I said. He just nodded. Lissa was by my ankle in a second. "Let me heal it, Rose. Please?" I shook my head. "No, Lissa, the doc wants to see how this'll heal on its own," I told her. She just nodded. She felt a little disappointed because I didn't want her to help. It's kind of weird having her emotions in my head. I guess it was just an amnesia thing. "Lissa, it's just that the doctor wants to see how fast I heal. Don't beat yourself up over it. Trust me, I don't want this, either," just like that, her bad emotions disappeared only to be replaced with a calm happiness, with anger towards Tasha. Christian wound his arm around her waist. Lissa leaned into him. I was happy to see them in love. I knew Lissa was safe with him. I glanced over to Dimitri, who was looking at me. "Rose, I didn't mean to…" "It's okay, she was compelling you. I know you didn't have control over yourself," he looked grateful. Why didn't the guardians at least lock her up or something like that? I asked myself bitterly. Rose, was that you? Lissa asked in my head. "Was what me?" I asked out loud. "I think I heard your thoughts. Say something to me in your head." Lissa commanded. Um, Lissa? I asked. Her face had gone blank. Oh my gosh! I heard you! So we can have conversations in our heads whenever we want? I asked in her head. Yeah! Lissa's voice was packed with excitement. I Had a feeling that both our faces were blank. Christian was trying to get Lissa's attention. Liss, I think Pyro wants your undivided attention. She rolled her eyes at the nickname that I had given Christian, and turned to him. "Guess what!" she yelled at him. He stepped backward, holding his ears. "Jesus Christ, what?" he asked. Lissa blushed than told him in his ear. "So that's what you've been doing the past five minutes I've been waving my hand in front of your face?" he asked incredulously. We both nodded. "Ah, yes. That's great. But tell me, can Lissa feel you?" asked Tasha. She had a little sneer in her voice, making me wonder what she was up to. "Yes. And she's suspicious." "So is she," we both did a glare at the same time. "Now they're twice as powerful," I heard Christian say to Dimitri. He choked on a laugh, trying to hide it unsuccessfully. Tasha peered at him. "What's so funny?" Your face. I answered her question in my head. Lissa heard it too and we both started laughing. Well, that was until Tasha went psycho, deciding to lunge for Lissa. She screamed. My body reacted fast, so did Dimitri. He yelled at Christian to get the kids out and get some guardians, while I shoved Lissa behind me. Shielding her with my body I told her to go with Christian. She nodded and left, running out the door. Tasha sent a flying streak of fire at Dimitri's face. "Dimitri!" I yelled. He understood and ducked. The fire left a mark on the beige wall. Tasha attempted a sloppy punch. I blocked and kicked her into the kitchen, through the arch. Dimitri was right behind me as we entered the kitchen. Tasha was nowhere in sight. Great, we were now inside a large house with a crazy fire user, who just attempted to kill the queen. Dimitri pointed me off to the stair case as he went downstairs into the basement.
Dimitri
You know those horror movies that have you screaming at the person who was about to enter the scary room? Yeah, my conscience was yelling at me to not enter that place. I went against it and pushed open the door. There was a loud squeak from its hinges—seeming too loud, penetrating the silence. I flipped the light switch on which was just next to the door. After I completed my search for Tasha, I started to head upstairs when I heard a shriek. I went up the stairs two at a time, praying to whoever was listening that Roza was okay.
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