What Now?

Chapter One- Sarah Lane

She popped her neck. Moaning slightly at the twinge of pain it caused, she began to assess the damage. Not too bad, really. Mainly bruises. Nothing broken. Still have all appendages. Could have been worse.
Satisfied, she nodded. "Jo? Talk to me, bro."
"Sprained wrist from blocking one of the brute's punches. Major bruising from where I forgot to duck. Alive, but I'll wish I was in the Havens tomorrow morning."
She smiled slightly. "I know, Jo. Trac?"
"Same."
"Porsh, ke'chara?"
"I hate your ex with a passion."
"I know," she said, laughing. "Ty?"
"Don't talk to me, Sarah."
She smirked. "Don't worry, Ty. They didn't castrate you at least."
There was the sound of him hissing a breath out. "You are cruel, Silverdawn. Very, very cruel."
"Well, Nightblade, I was merely making a point. Be grateful it didn't come out worse than it did."
"If I might comment?" Porsha asked quietly.
"Sure, Dusksong."
"He may very well wish he had been castrated. Eduardo's group of hired thugs landed some well-aimed punches."
"She's right," Joseph concurred. "I won't have any. perks. for a week or so."
"Shut up, Frosty," Tracey sighed.
Sarah grinned at Joseph. She, unlike most of their tiny group, knew Joseph's 'Valdemaran' name. 'Snowarrow.' Thus, he had the nickname, 'Frosty.'
Deciding that it was definitely time to tease him, she began to sing softly. "Frosty the snowman was a very jolly soul."
"Nooo!" Joseph groaned. "Anything but that!"
"All right!" Tracy barked. Her name was Windsinger. "Is the race still on tonight, Silverdawn?"
Sarah nodded, then reflected on the sources of her name. Her favourite characters were Silverfox, Dawnfire, and Firesong. Since Silverfox and Firesong were in love (or maybe just lust) she had chosen to mix Dawnfire and Silverfox's names. She thought that Foxfire just didn't sound right, so Silverdawn it was.
Her cell rang.
"Talk to me."
"Bonjour! Ca va ? »
"Good. You, 'del?"
"Bien. The race tonight has changed. It's not bikes. It's cars."
"Is there a bike race tonight?"
"I-20 past Fairburn Road."
"Withdraw us from the Gwinnett race. Enter us in the Douglass one. We'll see you there?"
"Oui."
"See you then."
Sarah closed her cell and looked at the others. "'del was just on the phone. The race has changed. We're going to Douglass instead of Gwinnett."
Tracey grinned. "It'll be cool to be near home turf."
"Then, let's head out to classes. Sixth block-"
The bell to sixth block rang, interrupting her.
"Well, that settles that. Don't' forget your jacket this time, Snowarrow!"
She walked out of the restroom and was tripped. She went sprawling and hit the floor with a soft cry. People laughed, igniting her anger. Then, a hand reached for her.
She took it gratefully and was pulled to her feet by strong arms.
She met the oceanic blue eyes and gasped softly.

:Yes! Chosen, I am Erak, your Companion. Your soul Called mine through time and alternate dimensions. Never again will you be without a Champion. You are my Choice and companion. Now, forget this, Beloved, until the time is right.:

She blinked.
"Thank you. Who are you?"
"I'm known as Jason."
"I'm Sarah Lane," she murmured.
"A pleasure, Sarah."
The corners of her mouth lifted. "Not many agree with you, Jason. I'm the school trouble-maker." She laughed.
"Might I escort you to class?"
"Sure. One moment, though. Being associated with me is dangerous business. Thus, I have protection." Her friends exited the restroom and she said, "Jo, I was tripped. This is Jason. He aided me."
They walked down the 800 hallway until they reached a small courtyard.
Sarah froze. "Jo, Ty, someone's here. Guard."
Erak was alert. Sarah was right. They weren't alone.
And the one here meant Sarah grievious harm.

A boy stepped from behind a brick column.
:Charlise, Necia, Carmanda, Krawlven! I need your help!:
:On our way!:
Sarah's eyes were normally gold, unless she was mad. Then, they were pure amber. She was angry.
"Ah, menina, a long time no see."
"Don't call me that, bastardo."
The boy smiled coldly. "You should know better than to go there. Sim?"
Sarah shuddered. "Go away."
"Cara minha, never."
Erak sensed her fear and her barely restrained violence. He didn't even see her hand move before there was a nine millimeter in it. The boy glanced at it and raised an eyebrow.
"Go away, Eduardo!" she ordered huskily.
Immediately, Eduardo had four more guns trained on him. Nonchalant, Eduardo drew out two daggers.
"Sarah, may I?" Erak queried.
"Sure, Jason. Just be careful."
:Where are you guys?!: he screamed mentally.

Sarah gasped when four beings approached them. They were fair-skinned, blue- eyed, and silver-haired, just like Jason. She didn't understand how there could be more people like Jason.
Unless they weren't human.
They stood there for a long moment, looking at her friends, but she knew better than to move her gun from Eduardo to them.
Then, Eduardo grabbed Jason and there was a knife at the boy's throat.
If he dies…
"Eduardo! Release him!" she yelled.
"What's in it for me?"
She was silent for a second before stepping forward. She continued to walk forward until she was well within Eduardo's grasp. "An exchange. Release him and my life is forfeit."