---------------------------------------------Chapter Thirteen------------------------------------------------
The Black Slayer
Back on Earth at Last
Jessica
dilly_freak7_7@hotmail.com
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(Dilly's POV)
The light took us successfully to the Mystic Moon. We landed in a yard behind a house and it was night instead of early morning. I looked around and noticed Jessica lying on the ground, her wings bent and broken. I gently picked her up and carried her to the shadows of the trees. As I put her down again, her eyes fluttered open.
We made it' I whispered.
(back in my POV)
When I came around, that feeling was there yet again. Pulsing slowly in my veins, ready again for the attack. Though this time, it felt like it had already done the damage, that it could do no more. Strange. I felt myself being set down and opened my eyes . Dilandau was leaning over me.
We made it' he whispered. I sat up and looked around. We were in my back yard! I stood up and as I did, I felt odd, like a piece of me was missing. I glanced down and saw that my sword was gone!
Iansha!' I cried quietly into the night. Instantly, I felt a familiar weight in my right hand, but I could see nothing. With my left hand, I touched where the blade would meet the hilt and that part of the sword appeared. I ran my hand down the blade and it appeared. This was interesting. But how would I make it disappear again? I touched each side of the largest gem once and ran my hand down the blade again. It disappeared and the familiar weight left my hand.
Dilandau, stay here until I come back for you. I'll step out the door, so listen for this whistle' and I whistled in a certain way that no bird could. He nodded and sat down.
The excitement of seeing my family again caught up with me as I ran to the door. A few lights were on and I could hear the tv blaring news. It was about a 17 year old missing girl. I opened the back door quietly and stepped inside. The light in the kitchen was off and I couldn't hear much activity throughout the two story house. I crept into the family room to see who was watching tv. Much to my surprise, Mark had fallen into a fretful sleep on the couch listening to the news of my disappearance. I tuned out the tv for I moment and listened. I could hear faint crying from my mom's room and quiet music from my sister's room. It was always a way for her to calm down. I walked around the couch silently and sat down on the edge to watch Mark.
Police have been unable to find the girl and no leads have been produced' said the tv. Mark tossed. I leaned over and stroked his cheek gently, watching as he calmed down a bit. I heard a rather loud sound on the other side of the house and looked down the hall that led to the dining room. It was dark, but I swear I thought I saw a flashlight beam sweep across the floor.
Who are you and why are you here?' I heard Mark ask in a venomous voice. I smiled at myself. I'll call the cops!' he said.
But they already know who I am' I whispered. I turned back around. As soon as he saw my face, his jaw dropped like a stone and he froze. Speechless. But only for a moment.
Oh God!' he said. He sat up and hugged me hard. Is this a dream?' he whispered in my ear.
No, I'm real' I answered. He let me go for a second to search my face for any signs of abuse. Finding none, he promptly hugged me again, but he did so gently. I let him break away first and smiled at his face. God how I missed seeing it. I heard a crash, this one closer than the last sound.
Hold on, I think someone's in the house' I got up before he could stop me.
But you're......' he stopped.
Yes I'm a girl. But where I've been for the last three months has changed me. I'll tell you more later' I took off down the hall. As I turned to go, I muttered, Iansha' and ran my hand along the invisible sword. I stuck the sword through my belt at my back and kept going. I slowed down as I got nearer the rummaging noises and stopped where they were loudest; the den. Which contained the computer and another tv. I blinked and looked in with my wolf eyes since they could see in the dark. Sure enough, a stocky figure, dressed all in black, was rummaging through the computer desk. I blinked again and flipped on the lights.
You know, it doesn't help to be loud' I said. The man looked up with shock and fear in his eyes. He was armed with only a crowbar as far as I could see. When he saw I was only a girl and not obviously armed, he relaxed a bit.
Go back to bed little girl, and maybe I won't hurt you' he jeered.
What's you're name?' I asked, unfazed by his remark.
Ha! You think I'm going to tell you that easily? You must be a real moron!' He laughed. At me.
I'll tell you this, I don't like being called a little girl, and I don't like being insulted, and you will tell me your name on pain of your life' I growled. He laughed harder.
And just how are you going to kill me, little girl?' he jeered again. I launched forward and swung a left hook at his face followed quickly by a right uppercut. I stuck out my foot behind his and tripped him. I didn't bother with my sword until he had crashed to the floor.
That's how' I muttered. I heard an astonished gasp from the door and turned to see who it was. Mark had followed me, as expected, and was standing in the door gaping at what was before his eyes.
Go find some rope, will ya? Look in the garage on the left wall and there should be some hanging next to the rakes. Thanks' I said as he left. I turned back to the burglar.
Now, be smart and tell me your name and purpose here. Or else' It sounded stupid, I know, but I always wanted to say it and have a purpose to say it.
Or else what?' he snapped.
Let's just say Iansha's thirsty' I said. I nicked his neck and a single drop of blood flowed out.
Larry Matis. I was sent to find mortgage papers to file a lawsuit against your family' he said, begrudgingly.
Who sent you?' I asked.
I'll never tell' he replied.
Do you value your life?' I asked.
Eric Desmend. He has a thing against your mom for not marrying him in high school' he answered again. Hey, aren't you that kid from the news? You know, the one who disappeared so mysteriously?'
You got it'
Then why don't you look like you've run away or something? You like fit and are certainly strong' he said, licking the blood trickling from his mouth.
I didn't runaway' I said. Before he could ask another question, Mark had returned with the rope. I reached down and pulled Larry up. I put my sword in my belt again and pulled his arms up behind his back. Mark handed me the rope and I tied up the criminal. Just as I was finishing, my mom came in.
What's going on? I heard a crash and came to see what it was. Did someone break into the house?' she asked Mark.
Two people. One caught the criminal' he smiled as he looked at me. I turned around. My mom burst into tears at the sight of me and for the second time in five minutes, my ribs were squeezed too hard.
Oh my god! Is it really you? Where have you been? Are you all right? Did anyone hurt you?' she asked in quick succession.
Mom. Mom! Slow down! I'll answer all your questions later. For now lets call the police and get this guy to jail, ok?' She nodded, tears still lingering in her eyes.
Mark called the police and about five minutes later, two squad cars showed up and hauled the guy off. One officer stayed behind to ask us for details of the break in. He also asked several questions about where I had been and the case of my health. I lied and told him I had run away to Dallas. When he was gone, Mom went upstairs and woke up my sister who had slept through everything. She came down rubbing her eyes. Her reaction was the same as my mother's, but she got a little on the hysterical side. I had to shake her to get her to calm down.
Okay, everyone, I'll start my story, but I need to do something first' They all nodded and I stepped out the back door and whistled. Dilandau came running up, thinking I needed help somehow.
My mom and sister are in there along with my boyfriend from school' I said.
What's a boyfriend and what's school?' he asked.
School's where kids are taught things, and a boyfriend is....well.... it's a beau to a girl. When a guy and a girl like each other, the guy takes the girl places and buys her things and they become boyfriend and girlfriend' It was tough to say because I knew he liked me.
Oh. I think I get it'
Everything's all right and for now I want you to act like we're just friends. Like I'm a Slayer but you respect me, ok?'
I guess I can do that'
Ok, follow me' I led him into the family room where everyone was sitting. I took a deep breath and took off my armor.
First things first. This is Dilandau Albatou' He smiled to everyone, they smiled back. For the last three months, I've been on a place called Gaea. It's not on Earth, I'll tell you that. The only way to get there is confusing and I don't know how it works, but I can tell you what it is. A pillar of light is the only way to get from this world to that one and back, or vice versa. You all know about Atlantis, right?' They all nodded. Well, on Gaea, the people from Atlantis were called Draconians and they could change things with the power of their will. They changed themselves and grew wings. They created a machine to do this, but the machine was their destruction. It destroyed Atlantis, but the people escaped. They used their powerful will and created Gaea, which is invisible from Earth. The reason I'm telling you the history of Gaea is because I'm tied in with it. Thousands of years ago, there was a warrior Draconian who defended Atlantis from the other existing empires of ancient times. This warrior's name was Jesia' Gasps all around. She received a sword from a mighty general who fell in battle' Here, I pulled out Iansha and held her to where everyone could see the engraving on the hilt. From then on she was called the Black Dragon. I am her descendant' More gasps.
If you're her descendant, and these Draconians had wings then......' Marks's voice trailed off as he grew suspicious.
Yes' I said simply before I stood and put the sword back into my belt. My wings burst from my back and even more and louder gasps could be heard. I smiled at their reaction. Yes, you can touch them, it's alright' I said. All three stood and stroked my wings.
They're so soft' said Mark. Then I got a semi-evil thought. Before anyone could say anything. I had grabbed Mark's hand, was running out the door. I leaped up into the air, despite Mark's protests and flew hard into the night.
Whoa!! This is awesome!' Mark shouted over the wind. Hey! I can see my house from here!' he said.
It's only a block away, you could see it from a tree!!' I yelled back. I got that evil thought expression again. I let go of my burden'. Mark started screaming instantly. After a couple of seconds, I dove after him, a mere blur against the night sky. I passed him after diving for awhile and turned to catch himm. I swooped under Mark and caught him easily. I pulled out of the fall with a little pain and we hovered mere inches from the tops of trees.
Oh my god!!! That was freakin AWESOME!!!' Mark screamed. I checked on Jenny and she looked like she had seen a ghost. Can we do that again?? Can we??' Mark asked enthusiastically.
Sure' I took Mark back up and dropped him again. About five more times. The last time I pulled out of the fall, I felt wing sore so I flew back up and found a thermal to glide on and take a break.
It's so nice up here. No pollution, you can't hear cars, no screaming people. I wish I had wings' he said jealously.
I agree. The air on Gaea is much fresher than here because they still get around on horses. Maybe I can take you there' I suggested.
That would be awesome' he replied.
You seem to like that word' I said sarcastically.
Yup' he answered with pride, I guess.
But I'll warn you, on Gaea, Zaibach's supposed to be the bad guys. In reality, Dilandau is a task master and kicks his troops around. They're called DragonSlayers'
I see. Then maybe just I should go?' he questioned.
I dunno. It's tough the first weeks'
But you'll be there to help me, right?' he asked. Right?' His voice faded when I didn't answer. You brought that guy with you.........' he trailed off. I looked at the pain in his face and I was instantly sorry. You didn't............have............you know......that.....' I had to laugh at this.
You......... think........'I managed between gasps. No! I would never do that!' I nearly dropped him I was laughing so hard. Relief flooded his face and he hugged me.
But I warn you, the Slayers are cute! Not as cute as Dilandau of course.......' I said jokingly. He forced a laugh.
Did you kiss him?' he asked.
No' I answered. But can I kiss you?' I whispered and didn't wait for an answer. I shivered at the sensation and my wings closed for a second as if they wanted to wrap around us. I quickly brought myself back to the real world and recovered. He broke away looking concerned.
Are you ok?' he asked. Are you cold?' He wrapped his arms around my waist and I wasn't cold anymore, I was hot.
N-no' I answered. *God! I have to land before I kill us!* My grip slipped again. Can we land now?' I asked. I felt his head nod and I began to descend. I landed softly and let go of Mark. He didn't look in my eyes and seemed really dejected.
Thanks' he said without emotion. He followed my mom and sister back into the house and shut the door quietly behind them.
He seems upset about something' I heard Dilandau's voice mock from the shadows.
Yes, I think he is'
I saw you two. So that's what a boyfriend is'
You're just jealous'
Why would I be jealous? I could kill that boy in two seconds flat. He's nothing compared to me' he jeered.
Dilandau, you're pushing it. I don't want to have to fight in front of my family!' I growled.
Well what if I do?' he said in a venomous whisper.
Don't' I had started shaking with rage.
Why?' He was being stubborn.
Just don't'
Why?' he asked with a bit more force.
Because you're a jerk, ok? That's why! I don't want my family to know I'm a killer!' I shouted. I turned to face him and saw the triumphant look on his face. I turned back slowly and saw my mom, my sister, and Mark standing in the doorway. For an instant, I was filled with a sense of utter failure. Which was replaced quickly by unstoppable rage.
You!' I jerked around so fast that I was able to catch Dilandau by the throat. He looked very scared indeed. You've ruined my life since the day I arrived on your god damned planet!! Just when I get the chance to see my family again you ruin it! Now they have to live with the fact that I have to kill innocent people to survive, and that I have to burn villages down, and spy on other countries, because of YOU!! This may be the last time in my life that I get to see my family and you ruin it! You see this mark?' I said as I showed him my tattoo. This mark means I'm special. I have to fufill a prophecy I might never be able to live up to! I never would have gotten it if your stupid emperor hadn't needed me! People are trying to kill me, others wanna betray me, and still others wanna rip out my insides and hang em on a wall!! I wasn't trained for killing, it's in my blood. YOU made it worse. I could kill you right now, but I'm better than that. You see, there's this thing inside you that pumps blood around, it's called a heart. And frankly, my friend, you need one' I let him go and, having somewhat satisfied my anger, I leapt up into the sky and I flew high. High enough to keep out of anyone's sight beyond thinking I was a bird. I heard one heart-rending shout, then silence.
omg, i've hit myself with a HUGE writer's block!! which guy do I like most?!? dil or mark?? i can't decide!!! R&R!!!!
-Lil Pyro
