Chapter three:
"Y-You!" I cried as I leaped to my feet. It was the boy from the hallway.
"Who are you?" I asked forcing myself to clam down a little.
"My name is Cory." His expression didn't change in the least; still that cold hard glare, and his voice seemed toneless.
"I-I'm sorry I bumped you again…" I picked up my groceries and started to walk away. Cory stepped in front of me, blocking my way. I started to feel really uneasy at this point.
"Excuse me…" I said as I stepped to the side and tried again to walk past him. But instead of letting me pass he grabbed my arm in an iron hard grip. I gasped and dropped the groceries; trying to free myself from his grasp.
" Please let me go!" I cried, the panic rising in my voice. He was too strong and I just couldn't seem to get away.
"Listen!" Cory commanded loosening his grip a little. I gulped and widened my eyes.
"I know what you are thinking…your wondering who I am, where I'm from, and why you recognize me." He paused and waited for my response, I just nodded and waited impatiently for him to continue.
"My name is Cory…I am from Kyan…" He lifted his free hand and pointed up in the sky, directly where the one star I could always found was located.
"You recognize me because…I am Darien's son." Cory finished. I gasped and started struggling harder against his grip.
"No…that can't be!! Jax was Darien's only son!"
"NO!! You are wrong!! He had another son secretly…no one knew…" I gasped and stopped struggling…could it be true? Could Cory really be Darien's son? Cory seemed to calm a little and he smiled slightly.
"My mother was a Draconian…which means this…" He let go of my arm and pulled off the t-shirt he was wearing, before I had a chance to protest or even think about trying to run away two beautiful white/gold angels wings sprouted from Cory's back, Glitter and feathers flew everywhere. My mouth hung open in astonishment, the wings were so beautiful I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of them.
"Wh-why are you here? What do you want with me?" I was trembling and it wasn't from being cold.
"I'm not planning on hurting you; though I will if I have to Kitana." He said smirking slightly.
"The reason I came here for you is to use you for bate." Cory put it bland and simple; I couldn't help but feel hurt at his harsh words.
"I want revenge on Adam for the deaths of my brother and father." Cory finished; his smirk quickly faded and was replaced by a look of pure hatred. He averted his gaze up towards the sky.
"What makes you think he will come?!" I snapped angrily.
"He cares for you too much to leave you in danger, even if it means risking his life." Cory replied.
"So you have to come with me for a little while…" Cory looked back down at me and started squeezing my arm harder. I screamed as loud as my lungs would allow me, the sound of my cry carried through the ally way and echoed off the buildings.
"NO! Leave me ALONE!!" I shouted as I swung out my left leg and kicked Cory hard in the knee. He released me and fell cursing to the ground. I quickly turned and started to run in the other direction but I was abruptly stopped when Cory grabbed me by the feet and I tumbled helplessly to the ground in front of him. Once on the ground the wind was knocked from my lungs and all I could do was clutch my stomach and gasp in the much needed air. I watched in horror as Cory got up and stood in front of me.
"You're a little feisty! I like them like that…but right now I don't have the time to deal with you!!" Cory snarled. I quickly caught my breath and leaped to my feet, shoving Cory hard as I regained my balance and tried to bolt for cover. It was no use, Cory wrapped his arms tightly around my waist and I was suddenly enveloped by a wave cold. I immediately began to shake violently, my whole body seemed to be numb and I couldn't move a muscle. It all happened so fast that there was absolutely nothing I was able to do about it. Right before Cory released me he scratched me deeply on the arm, I was unable to feel the pain and frankly I never really noticed until afterwards. When Cory loosened his grip on me I slumped faintly to the ground, I was so cold that I was unmistakably warm inside.
'so…tired…' my mind began to shut down for sleep and I felt my eyelids begin to close. Cory smiled wickedly and bend down to pick me up.
"STOP!!!" Came a voice out of nowhere.
"Let her go! I'm warning you!" The voice warned furiously. The person behind the voice stepped out from the shadows and I realized suddenly who it was.
"Matt?" I called weakly, my voice was so quiet that even I had to strain to hear it. Cory set me gently down on the ground at his feet, he slowly leaned in to my ear.
"Don't worry Kitana…I'll be back for you soon." He whispered right before his form disappeared into the darkness. Matt stared at the spot where the figure used to be for a long few seconds before he finally snapped back to reality. No matter how confused he was he realized that I was in danger and I needed him right now more than ever. Matt ran to my side and picked me up into his arms, he nearly dropped me when he felt how cold I was.
"My god Kitana! Your turning blue!!" Matt exclaimed worriedly. My eyes started to close once again and Matt shook me hard, yelling into my ear.
"Don't go to sleep!! Just hang on and I will get you back to the cabin." Matt ran all the way back to the cabin and shoved open the door, panting for air. Everyone was sitting around the kitchen table wondering what was keeping me when Matt threw open the door. They all turned and looked to see me laying limply in Matt arms.
"What s wrong?! What happened?!" Ti exclaimed as he and the others leaped up from the table in surprise. Ti quickly took me from Matt; who ushered him hurriedly into my room and ordered him to lay me on the bed.
"Why is she so cold?!" Ti cried as he set me down and rubbed his arms to warm them.
"I don't know…I found a guy attacking her…so I yelled for him to leave her alone and he just disappeared…this is how she was when I got there…" Matt stammered, barely able to conceal his worry. Kari ran into the room with a huge pile of extra blankets and it wasn't long before I was piled high with wool and fleece blankets. T.K. sat down on my bed next to me and rested his hand on my pale blue cheek.
"Kitana…wake up…please…" Slowly my eyes fluttered open and fell upon T.K's worried face.
"I-I-I…I'm s-s-so….co…ld…" I stammered quietly, fear present in my voice and eyes.
"Its okay Kitana…you'll be okay…just please stay awake and you will be fine…" Matt whispered as he kneeled next to T.K. I just groaned and partly closed my eyes once again. Tiko jumped up onto my bed and sniffed at my face, he licked my cheek and whimpered as he took his place on the other side of me his fluffy head resting on my chest. Matt and the others began to rub my arms and legs, trying desperately to get the feeling to return to them. But no matter how much they tried they could not seem to warm me up. I just kept shivering uncontrollably. I was so tired, I couldn't seem to keep my eyes open any longer. So I gave in to the calling of sleep and allowed my eyes to close the final few centimeters. Matt shouted at me again.
"Kitana! Wake up!" He yelled, but I just ignored him. I was too tired to open my eyes again.
"Kitana…please! Please! Wake up!!" Kari pleaded with me as she took a hold of my hand and squeezed, the tears were streaming down her cheeks and landing on my frozen fingers but I never noticed. Everyone started trying to wake me up but their attempts all failed. My breathing got slower and slower as my heart beet started to calm and fade. I heard the door slam open and a sudden pounding of feet. Someone had entered the cabin and raced to my side. Whoever the person was they bent down and grabbed me by the shoulders hauling me into a sitting position. Sweat dripped from my forehead despite the shivers that still wracked my body.
"Kitana! Wake up!" A familiar voice commanded firmly.
'that voice…I remember that voice…' I thought to myself as I forced myself to regain consciousness and open my eyes. I gasped as I realized who it was. My eyes were wide with surprise the boy pulled me closer to him and I finally began to warm up.
"A-Adam…" I started but was too tired and weak to finish.
"Shhh…Kitana I'm here everything will be okay…" Adam said as he brushed a stray strand of hair out of my eyes. His hand accidentally pressed against the now thawing cut that Cory had given me and I winced in pain. Adam looked at me with concern as he studied the gash on my arm.
"Did Cory give you this?!" he asked suddenly and I felt the fear return to my eyes.
"…uh…I don't know…I think so…" I replied yawning despite myself.
"DAMN!!" Adam growled angrily. As he punched the bed with his free hand.
"What is it?!" I asked, my voice rising slightly.
"Shhhh…its nothing…too late to worry about it now…its okay…" Adam reassured me. I nodded and leaned back against his warm body. Adam slowly turned to face the astonished faces of my friends.
"uh…hi…I'm Adam…" Adam stretched out his free hand towards Matt who shook it gratefully.
"We know all about you…" Matt smiled awkwardly.
"You saved Kitana?" Adam questioned Matt.
"Yeah…she was gone for longer than she should have been so I went looking for her…" Matt looked over at me, concern filling his soft eyes.
"Will she be okay?" T.K. asked quietly. I closed my eyes again and sighed, taking in Adams strong smell. The others introduced themselves and Adam told them who the guy who attacked me was and why he did so, he also told them that I was never to be left alone until Cory was gone. After a few minutes I must have dosed off. When I woke up the others were gone but Adam was still sitting on the bed holding me comfortably. I looked up into his eyes and he smiled.
"It's been a long time…" He said brushing my cheek with his fingers.
"I missed you so much!" I whispered, tears trickling down my cheek. Adam wiped them away and changed the subject suddenly.
"Matt…he likes you?" Adam asked looking up into my eyes.
"Yeah…but I love you…and I turned him down…" I said as I pulled Adams head down towards mine. The kiss we sweet and gentle, I missed that kiss so much that I never wanted it to end. But we finally parted and Adam leaned back against the wall still cradling me in his arms. I sighed again and enjoyed the comfortable silence that followed for several minutes. After a long while I suddenly realized something and I shot up into a sitting position.
TBC…
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This chapter was a little shorter…hope you like…should I continue or is it stupid? Review and tell me!! Thanks!
"Y-You!" I cried as I leaped to my feet. It was the boy from the hallway.
"Who are you?" I asked forcing myself to clam down a little.
"My name is Cory." His expression didn't change in the least; still that cold hard glare, and his voice seemed toneless.
"I-I'm sorry I bumped you again…" I picked up my groceries and started to walk away. Cory stepped in front of me, blocking my way. I started to feel really uneasy at this point.
"Excuse me…" I said as I stepped to the side and tried again to walk past him. But instead of letting me pass he grabbed my arm in an iron hard grip. I gasped and dropped the groceries; trying to free myself from his grasp.
" Please let me go!" I cried, the panic rising in my voice. He was too strong and I just couldn't seem to get away.
"Listen!" Cory commanded loosening his grip a little. I gulped and widened my eyes.
"I know what you are thinking…your wondering who I am, where I'm from, and why you recognize me." He paused and waited for my response, I just nodded and waited impatiently for him to continue.
"My name is Cory…I am from Kyan…" He lifted his free hand and pointed up in the sky, directly where the one star I could always found was located.
"You recognize me because…I am Darien's son." Cory finished. I gasped and started struggling harder against his grip.
"No…that can't be!! Jax was Darien's only son!"
"NO!! You are wrong!! He had another son secretly…no one knew…" I gasped and stopped struggling…could it be true? Could Cory really be Darien's son? Cory seemed to calm a little and he smiled slightly.
"My mother was a Draconian…which means this…" He let go of my arm and pulled off the t-shirt he was wearing, before I had a chance to protest or even think about trying to run away two beautiful white/gold angels wings sprouted from Cory's back, Glitter and feathers flew everywhere. My mouth hung open in astonishment, the wings were so beautiful I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of them.
"Wh-why are you here? What do you want with me?" I was trembling and it wasn't from being cold.
"I'm not planning on hurting you; though I will if I have to Kitana." He said smirking slightly.
"The reason I came here for you is to use you for bate." Cory put it bland and simple; I couldn't help but feel hurt at his harsh words.
"I want revenge on Adam for the deaths of my brother and father." Cory finished; his smirk quickly faded and was replaced by a look of pure hatred. He averted his gaze up towards the sky.
"What makes you think he will come?!" I snapped angrily.
"He cares for you too much to leave you in danger, even if it means risking his life." Cory replied.
"So you have to come with me for a little while…" Cory looked back down at me and started squeezing my arm harder. I screamed as loud as my lungs would allow me, the sound of my cry carried through the ally way and echoed off the buildings.
"NO! Leave me ALONE!!" I shouted as I swung out my left leg and kicked Cory hard in the knee. He released me and fell cursing to the ground. I quickly turned and started to run in the other direction but I was abruptly stopped when Cory grabbed me by the feet and I tumbled helplessly to the ground in front of him. Once on the ground the wind was knocked from my lungs and all I could do was clutch my stomach and gasp in the much needed air. I watched in horror as Cory got up and stood in front of me.
"You're a little feisty! I like them like that…but right now I don't have the time to deal with you!!" Cory snarled. I quickly caught my breath and leaped to my feet, shoving Cory hard as I regained my balance and tried to bolt for cover. It was no use, Cory wrapped his arms tightly around my waist and I was suddenly enveloped by a wave cold. I immediately began to shake violently, my whole body seemed to be numb and I couldn't move a muscle. It all happened so fast that there was absolutely nothing I was able to do about it. Right before Cory released me he scratched me deeply on the arm, I was unable to feel the pain and frankly I never really noticed until afterwards. When Cory loosened his grip on me I slumped faintly to the ground, I was so cold that I was unmistakably warm inside.
'so…tired…' my mind began to shut down for sleep and I felt my eyelids begin to close. Cory smiled wickedly and bend down to pick me up.
"STOP!!!" Came a voice out of nowhere.
"Let her go! I'm warning you!" The voice warned furiously. The person behind the voice stepped out from the shadows and I realized suddenly who it was.
"Matt?" I called weakly, my voice was so quiet that even I had to strain to hear it. Cory set me gently down on the ground at his feet, he slowly leaned in to my ear.
"Don't worry Kitana…I'll be back for you soon." He whispered right before his form disappeared into the darkness. Matt stared at the spot where the figure used to be for a long few seconds before he finally snapped back to reality. No matter how confused he was he realized that I was in danger and I needed him right now more than ever. Matt ran to my side and picked me up into his arms, he nearly dropped me when he felt how cold I was.
"My god Kitana! Your turning blue!!" Matt exclaimed worriedly. My eyes started to close once again and Matt shook me hard, yelling into my ear.
"Don't go to sleep!! Just hang on and I will get you back to the cabin." Matt ran all the way back to the cabin and shoved open the door, panting for air. Everyone was sitting around the kitchen table wondering what was keeping me when Matt threw open the door. They all turned and looked to see me laying limply in Matt arms.
"What s wrong?! What happened?!" Ti exclaimed as he and the others leaped up from the table in surprise. Ti quickly took me from Matt; who ushered him hurriedly into my room and ordered him to lay me on the bed.
"Why is she so cold?!" Ti cried as he set me down and rubbed his arms to warm them.
"I don't know…I found a guy attacking her…so I yelled for him to leave her alone and he just disappeared…this is how she was when I got there…" Matt stammered, barely able to conceal his worry. Kari ran into the room with a huge pile of extra blankets and it wasn't long before I was piled high with wool and fleece blankets. T.K. sat down on my bed next to me and rested his hand on my pale blue cheek.
"Kitana…wake up…please…" Slowly my eyes fluttered open and fell upon T.K's worried face.
"I-I-I…I'm s-s-so….co…ld…" I stammered quietly, fear present in my voice and eyes.
"Its okay Kitana…you'll be okay…just please stay awake and you will be fine…" Matt whispered as he kneeled next to T.K. I just groaned and partly closed my eyes once again. Tiko jumped up onto my bed and sniffed at my face, he licked my cheek and whimpered as he took his place on the other side of me his fluffy head resting on my chest. Matt and the others began to rub my arms and legs, trying desperately to get the feeling to return to them. But no matter how much they tried they could not seem to warm me up. I just kept shivering uncontrollably. I was so tired, I couldn't seem to keep my eyes open any longer. So I gave in to the calling of sleep and allowed my eyes to close the final few centimeters. Matt shouted at me again.
"Kitana! Wake up!" He yelled, but I just ignored him. I was too tired to open my eyes again.
"Kitana…please! Please! Wake up!!" Kari pleaded with me as she took a hold of my hand and squeezed, the tears were streaming down her cheeks and landing on my frozen fingers but I never noticed. Everyone started trying to wake me up but their attempts all failed. My breathing got slower and slower as my heart beet started to calm and fade. I heard the door slam open and a sudden pounding of feet. Someone had entered the cabin and raced to my side. Whoever the person was they bent down and grabbed me by the shoulders hauling me into a sitting position. Sweat dripped from my forehead despite the shivers that still wracked my body.
"Kitana! Wake up!" A familiar voice commanded firmly.
'that voice…I remember that voice…' I thought to myself as I forced myself to regain consciousness and open my eyes. I gasped as I realized who it was. My eyes were wide with surprise the boy pulled me closer to him and I finally began to warm up.
"A-Adam…" I started but was too tired and weak to finish.
"Shhh…Kitana I'm here everything will be okay…" Adam said as he brushed a stray strand of hair out of my eyes. His hand accidentally pressed against the now thawing cut that Cory had given me and I winced in pain. Adam looked at me with concern as he studied the gash on my arm.
"Did Cory give you this?!" he asked suddenly and I felt the fear return to my eyes.
"…uh…I don't know…I think so…" I replied yawning despite myself.
"DAMN!!" Adam growled angrily. As he punched the bed with his free hand.
"What is it?!" I asked, my voice rising slightly.
"Shhhh…its nothing…too late to worry about it now…its okay…" Adam reassured me. I nodded and leaned back against his warm body. Adam slowly turned to face the astonished faces of my friends.
"uh…hi…I'm Adam…" Adam stretched out his free hand towards Matt who shook it gratefully.
"We know all about you…" Matt smiled awkwardly.
"You saved Kitana?" Adam questioned Matt.
"Yeah…she was gone for longer than she should have been so I went looking for her…" Matt looked over at me, concern filling his soft eyes.
"Will she be okay?" T.K. asked quietly. I closed my eyes again and sighed, taking in Adams strong smell. The others introduced themselves and Adam told them who the guy who attacked me was and why he did so, he also told them that I was never to be left alone until Cory was gone. After a few minutes I must have dosed off. When I woke up the others were gone but Adam was still sitting on the bed holding me comfortably. I looked up into his eyes and he smiled.
"It's been a long time…" He said brushing my cheek with his fingers.
"I missed you so much!" I whispered, tears trickling down my cheek. Adam wiped them away and changed the subject suddenly.
"Matt…he likes you?" Adam asked looking up into my eyes.
"Yeah…but I love you…and I turned him down…" I said as I pulled Adams head down towards mine. The kiss we sweet and gentle, I missed that kiss so much that I never wanted it to end. But we finally parted and Adam leaned back against the wall still cradling me in his arms. I sighed again and enjoyed the comfortable silence that followed for several minutes. After a long while I suddenly realized something and I shot up into a sitting position.
TBC…
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This chapter was a little shorter…hope you like…should I continue or is it stupid? Review and tell me!! Thanks!