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Chapter 1.2 Having powers

09:21am 4/03/11 Monday

After a few hours later I was finally discharged from the hospital though I need to go to physical therapy every Thursday and Sunday. I took a glance to my father, Antóin Ó Creacháin. Trying to read his mood while he was focusing on the road. His eyes are bloodshot and he has bags under his eyes, his cheek muscle twitches every few seconds, his hands on the wheel is tightening and loosening. He's a fat man, looking like 'a tuskless walrus in thrift-store clothes', has a double-chin, and is mostly bald with three red hairs over his scalp. He is a heavy drug user, who smokes anything he can get from the Merchants and a bastard of a parent.

"Why are you looking at me boy! Didn't I tell you to not waste my time when I'm busy! You just had to wake up when I was about to get some. Do you know how much I had to spend on that woman to let me in her pants? I was this close." He said almost pinching his fingers together.

"Sorry sir. I didn't plan on..." I say trying to apologize but he just raised his voice angry.

"I don't care if your sorr. I had to spend money on your ungrateful ass. Do you know how extensively I had to work to recover it?!" while slapping the dashboard of the car. "I could of use that money for more important things like my new woman and drugs. I'm running out of my favorite drug. You should know better than to stick your nose in anything that doesn't involve you. How are you going to pay me back. " he looks at the hospital bill statement while driving. "$16,058.76. FUCK, now answer me!! " he said while he raised his hand in the air ready to hit me. I said scared, "I-I-I can get a j-j-job to pay you back."

Snorts*

"Oh really? You think it's that easy to find a job. Haha, fine if you can find a job then you can pay me back with intrest of 100% every month until you paid me back in full in one year. If not then you will have to join the Merchants as a new thug. Either you pay me back of I'll get a promotion for bringing new blood in." Antóin said, clearly pleased with himself while looking back at the road missing my face paling.

I thought, 'What the hell. How can I pay you $30,000 in one year?! That's not possible.

'Unless you can get rid of him, it would be easy too. Master do you want me to kill him? I can easily make it look like an accident if you want. A druggie overdosing is not suspicious. It happens all the time.' A soft yet seductive voice replied. I turned my head a little and saw Leadrieth, the Queen of all vampires sitting on my lap while stroking my hair. 'WTF!!' My eyes widen minutely but I managed to not scream, barely. 'What are you doing...' I said through our connection. I can barely feel her weight and fingers in my hair. She was somewhat see-through. I looked toward my father to explain but he acts as if she doesn't exist. I looked back at her a little calmer.

She is one of the most attractive women I have ever seen. This woman was glistering with beauty. Her lips were red, her teeth were white, and her figure was both seductive and voluptuous. Her long wavy hair reached down her abundant buttocks.

The dress she is wearing leaves the top of her shoulders uncovered, but does cover the sides and flows down into an elegantly draped neckline. It's a loose fit which makes the dress both enjoyable to wear and look at but does so by still looking elegant. Her arms have been covered fully. The sleeves are a tight, but comfortable fit from top to bottom, allowing for enough movement while still looking stylish. The dress's waist is narrow, but it's a comfortable fit. Below the waist, the dress widens and becomes longer in a cascading floor-length skirt with an asymmetric side-slit hem that shows off her thigh. The dress reaches down, almost covering her feet, and is slightly longer at the sides and back of the dress. She's wearing open toes, which matches the dress perfectly. To top it all off she's wearing an intricately designed necklace and an embroidered bracelet. Most would describe her as confident and provocative.

' Oh my... My master, were you charmed by this beauty? What is this hard thing I feel? Is it your gun? It feels long and hard. Or are you just happy to see me?.' Leadrieth said teasingly while flashing her eyelashes. I flushed hard, looking away trying to find a way out. 'That's not the point. You can't kill my dad. I'll be put in an orphanage. The merchants might want me to pay them back since he owes them money still. I want to be free. I want to do whatever I want for myself, not to be told what to do by someone else. I already had enough of that.' I looked at him out of the corner of my eye.

'I know master, I was just having some fun.' she said while wiggling on my lap. 'Can you stop that, please? I can't focus.' I thought embarrassed. All she did was wink playfully at me. A minute later of the sweet torture, she stopped. Leadrieth became serious. 'What do you think we should do, master? Killing the DNA provider is not possible. Maybe you can use the Ring of Mind control, to have him leave you alone.'

'Hmmm, it's possible... But I am a little leery of being compared to Heart Breaker and the Simurgh. If people find out I could master them, they would hunt me nonstop until they send me to the birdcage. No one could get out of there once they are sent inside.'

'May I suggest something Master? Why not just run away and hide in the docks? There are many empty buildings and you can always set up spells and traps to hinder squatters from coming in. You could make the place have a homey atmosphere.' Said a different voice behind my seat. It was Nilerea Dawnwhisper, a dark elf. She has dark brown skin, silky black hair that passes her shoulders, Long, pointy, sensitive ears, and an unearthly grace.

She is a black breastplate with purple patterns climbing up. A shoulder pad made of the same material sits comfortably on her shoulders. Both arms are encased in a silky like cloth covering her hand but stops at her knuckles. The abdomen is entirely exposed allowing for 'maximum mobility in battle'.

Around her hips is a short purple battle skirt that dangles down to her upper thighs with a slit on the left side, which shows off her supple but powerful legs. Her shins are shielded by the same black and purple armor. Encrustedthroughout the entire set of armor is ornate, gems of various colors.

I must have lost track of time when I looking at her because my father said, "Ok brat. We're home. Get out of my car. I don't want you to make it dirty."

Pinches hard and twist*

I felt a hard pinch on my stomach from Leadrieth. I stared at her. 'Why did you pi...' I stopped shocked by what I'm seeing. Her mouth is set in a pouty and annoyed look, while her face is turned a towards me. For some reason it makes me want to pinch her cheeks.

'Nevermind... If I do that, then her revenge would be worse.' We left the car and went into the house. My house is a small two storey, old, and the basement was never renovated. The walls and floor are concrete both thin enough to hear eveything and the ceiling was exposed, showing the electrical cords. There's the living room whixh has a crappy TV, fireplace, a small coffee table, and a couch that unfolds into a bed. The front door appears to enter into living room. The back door opens into the kitchen.

'Its... a nice place you have here? " Nilerea said trying to be nice.

Leadrieth on the other hand looks around in disgust. Her feet not touching the floor.

'Master, is it possible for me to burn this place? I'll make it look like an accident. Please... * Puppy dog eyes*

When that failed to gat a reaponse from me. She said, 'When we find a new place let me decorate it. I'll make it glorious.'

I just rolled my eyes and went into my room. It just has a bed and a closet. Damn it, everything I ever owned was sold for my fathers drugs when I was in a coma. When I sat down on the bed, Leadrieth sat on top of the table with one leg over the other. Nilerea is standing next to my bed. "What do you guys think we should do?"

Hmmmm, so killing and or controlling your DNA giver is out.

I give Leadrieth an eye roll. 'You can leave and go to the docks like I suggested before. Though, you need the correct cards to protect the place. I can help draw some magical runes for the building to be unconsciously overlooked and avoided.'

"Really? Magic isn't real though." I said.

'No master, it is real. it's just you humans dont know how to use it. That's all. Only the magical races can.' Nilerea said smugly while she straightens her back causing her breats to jump.

Pinches harder*

"Ouch. Stop doing that." 'Then stop staring at her.' She said angrily with her eyes glowing red. Then she pondered. 'Maybe we can ask this 'Talie' girl for help. She is a Cape, isn't she?'

'It's not that simple and her name is Taylor. Is it? Maybe I'm overthinking it.'

10:37am 1/12/11

When I woke up the first thought I had was, why am I not in pain? I thought I felt pain on my face when thatguy hit me. My next was where is my glasses? I reached out next to me and felt them. After putting them on I remembered what happened, oh crap, oh crap. I saw them die. I knew I should of skipped school, but no, I had to go. I couldnt let them win. Im so stupid and I dont know what to do about Neo. Is he ok? Did he make it out alive? No, I can't think like that, I have to be positive. Maybe they didnt notice I helped. I didnt make it obvious, I think. I mean its normal for spiders to jump down and attack 2 ABB members with mutliple bites and to cover their eyes. Yeah, nothing suspicious about it. I thought sarcastically to myself.

Knock knock*

"Ms. Herbert are you awake yet?" said a female voice. "Yes I am. Do you know where am I and its Hebert actually. Do you know where my dad is? Is Neo and the other girls ok?"

"Yes they are doing well. You all were brought in Brockton Bay general hospital. Your father stepped outside to get some coffe from the cafeteria here. I'll let your father know your awake and there are some PRT people that want to ask you some questions about what happened to you." said Jane.

"Ok thats good." I sighed in relief. I started to use my power after she left. I want to hear what is going on around me. I want to see if I can find the PRT and see what they know. It took a little time but I found them.

"So what do you think of the new capes? Are they a hero, rogue or a villain? I'm thinking an antihero. You?" a female voice asked. "Haa, not this again Maria. They left the ABB to bleed out and died. How is that a hero? If they are here still, you mean? Then our job is to capture them." said a different female. Maria whispered, "Why? Didnt you see the pictures? Those scum had captured and tied them up. Its not hard to imagine what would of happen to those poor girls. Whoever did that to them is a hero in my books. Still, how long do we have to wait for Herbert to wake up?" asked Maria. "I don't know. If she isn't awake today then we will have to try it again later" said Patricia.

I let go of the bugs in the area. 'Ok so they aren't here to arrest me, that's good. Let's keep an ear out just in case they say something else.' I heard feet walking fast into my room. There he is, my dad. Danny is a tall, thin, balding man with dark hair. He has large green eyes, glasses, and a weak chin. Taylor the nurse told me your awake. Thank god. I thought I lost you again. Are you ok? You said that the bullying stopped. Why did you lie to me?"

I looked down to my hands not meeting my fathers sad defeated eyes. " They did stop, and I'm ok dad. It was just a random kidnapping. I wasn't paying attention to where I was running and when I realized where I was, I tried to leave." I lied, so that he wont worry about it. "How is Neo anyway?" I asked.

"The kid with you right?" he asked and I nodded. "I dont know. They wouldnt tell me."

"Oh, ok." I said sadly. I hope he's ok. The room turned awkward.

"Soo, is this Neo kid your boyfriend?" He asked fishing for information. I felt a surge of heat going on my cheeks when he asked that. I'm not happy that he started to pay attention to me when it involves a boy.

I mumbled, "No, he's just a new transfer in school. He moved here like 2 weeks ago. We just became friends 9 days ago."

"Oh I see." Danny said. Before it could turn more awkward the doctor finally arrived.

"Hello everyone, my name is Doctor Yancey. You must be Taylor and are her father, Danny Hebert right?" he asked.

"Yes I am." The doctor turned to me and asked "How are you feeling? Any headaches, memory loss?"

''No. I remember that they hit me hard, but I'm fine. Why is that?" I asked confused.

"Its because Panacea came and healed you up. Can you close one eye and look into the light with the other?"

"Why? Doesnt she have more people to heal?" I asked.

"It was because the PRT wanted you to ask questions about what happened to you, your boyfriend and your friends." said Dr. Yancey.

"H-he isn't my boyfriend. He's just a boy who is a friend... How is he by the way?"

"He is in a coma, but he's doing fine. That's all I can say." She said reasuring me when I opened my mouth wide to ask more questions.

30 minutes later of other questions and answers. There was a knock on the door. It was a nurse. "Dr. Yancey, there are some people want to ask Ms. Hebert a few questions. Is that ok?" Dr. Yancey looked at us asking for our input. "Yeah thats fine, " I said trying to stay calm.

"Hello Miss and Mr. Herbert. We're people form the PRT. We received notice that you woke up 20 minutes ago. We have a few questions for you to answer about what happened. My name is Patricia and this is my partner Maria Swan. Do you remember anything from 4 days ago, anything at all?", Maria asked.

"N -no, not at all. Why?"

"Excuse me, why is the PRT here?" Danny said confused.

"It's just rutine questions when capes are involved. You aren't in serious trouble, sweetie. There is no reason to be nervous, ok?"

I started to tremble. ''N-n-no I didn't see anyone. It happened so fast." My dad started to hold my hand to help me calm down. A small part of my mind couldn't help but think 'why only now he's acting like a real dad when he was just ignoring me and working all day. Even after the locker incident he didn't try that much harder compared before mom died.' I pushed that thought away and focused on the agents. ''Well if you remember anything more then give us a call. Here's my number." Patricia said handing me a card with her number on it.

I took it and they left. "Ok then. We just need for your father to sign some paperwork and your free to go. Just take it easy for a few days and relax."

"Thank you, doctor." As the doctor closed the door, Danny said while sighing, "I think we need to talk Taylor. I think it's time to get you your phone. So you can call me to pick you up or for emergencies."

I was shocked. "Dad, what about mom's accident?" "I know I said no phones but I want, need you to be safe. I can't lose you too." I said nothing while hugging my dad. One problem down and how to deal with Neo when he wakes up. I wonder which is better for revenge, black widows or tarantulas jump scaring them. Decisions decisions.