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Chapter Sixteen: The First Confrontation
It had been three days since the meeting between Wyatt and Chris, and neither had seen the other. They were keeping their distance, or, at least Chris was. He didn't understand what he had seen, but after going home and speaking with his mother, Chris wondered if the guy from school was the unbeatable evil he was destined to face. Wyatt, on the other hand, was keeping an eye open for Chris, wanting to know where he was at every second, trying to see what he was like to find his weakness.
"I just don't know what to do," Chris told Daniel one day. "What if he is the guy Fay was talking about? What if he is some unbeatable evil? What do I do?"
"Chris, calm down," Daniel said. "So what if he is the guy Fay told you about? Didn't she say that the evil would only seem unbeatable, as in he could be defeated?"
Both boys were at Daniel's house, it being a late Saturday afternoon and there being nothing else for them to do. Chris needed someone to talk to who wasn't his mother, and knew that Daniel, being "magical" like he was, was just the person to go to. Daniel didn't know what to tell Chris. They were both confused and wondered who this person was and what he could do.
"I found out his name the other day," Daniel said. "It's Wyatt Drago."
"Drago? Weird."
"Don't worry so much, Chris. You're powerful too and I know you can take him. Besides, I'll be there to help."
Chris shook his head. "No way. What if you get hurt? In my vision, this Wyatt guy was attacking me. I can't let you try to help and get hurt doing so. It would be my fault."
Daniel sighed. "Well, I'm not just about to go and let you get yourself killed. I'll let you handle it, but if you need me and my demonic powers, I'll be waiting. You can always count on me, Chris."
It was this conversation that Chris was replaying in his head the day after school when he was being cornered. He had been walking home as usual, but as he made his way to the park a block away from home, he felt the shadows behind him. Shrugging it off, Chris continued, but the shadows were still there and getting closer. His eyes shifting left to right, he tried to get a glimpse without looking too obvious. Hearing a scream, Chris never got the chance and went running toward the park. Chris stood his ground at the playground, his gaze fixed on the scene in front of him.
Daniel was on his knees in the grass, his head down low and his body shaking. His right arm was at his left side, holding a bleeding wound that may be fatal if not treated soon. He looked pale, and his breath was ragged as he tried to stand back up, but a ball of a blue like light came at him and sent him flying back with a thud. Standing in front of him was Wyatt; his tall form all but looming over Daniel.
"Stop!" Chris yelled, taking a step forward.
Wyatt turned his head and an eerie grin spread across his face. "Well, it looks like you finally made it. I was wondering what was taking you so long."
"Leave Daniel alone," Chris demanded, making his way closer to his friend.
A low laughter escaped Wyatt's lips. "I am afraid that is something I cannot do, or couldn't do until you arrived. I needed my bait, and now the is seems that the fish is here."
Chris knelt beside Daniel, looking up every once in a while at Wyatt to make sure he didn't do anything. Daniel's eyes were closed, but he was still alive. Quickly, Chris placed a hand over his wound on his side and waited for the golden glow to disappear. The wound left with the light and Daniel slowly opened his eyes. His other injuries were still there, but he was going to live.
"Daniel, you okay?" Chris asked.
"I am now, thanks to you," he answered with a smile. "I didn't even come home this way...it was like I was summoned...I tried to shimmer out, but he found me and attacked me when I wouldn't tell him where you were."
"I have to get you out of here."
"Chris, this guy is strong...he has so much power...we both need to get out of here."
"I'm not going to let him get away with what he has done," Chris said, anger in his eyes. "If he had killed you..."
There was a coughing sound and both boys looked up. Wyatt was standing with his arms crossed over his chest. "I hope you are having a nice chat, but I am here to do business."
Chris stood. He needed to get Daniel to safety, but how was Daniel going to be able to shimmer out when Wyatt and his minions were there? Was there any place that was safe for him to go to? Daniel needed help and fast, but how? Closing his eyes, Chris prayed that there was a way and suddenly, his mind pictured Daniel's home and the familiar sound of orbing filled the air. Opening his eyes, Chris found an empty spot where Daniel had once lay and knew that his friend was gone and safe. If only it were the same for him.
"Neat trick," Wyatt said. "Now, to business."
Chris began to back away. "What do you want with me?"
"To destroy you," Wyatt answered blatantly.
"Why? I haven't done anything to you. I'm a nobody."
"You haven't done anything yet, but the threat is still there and I can't have you doing anything stupid," Wyatt replied. He advanced on Chris, trying to scare him to the point where he would use his powers. Wyatt wanted to see what he was up against. Thanks to his premonition, he knew Chris had the power telekinesis and the power to freeze, but those were two powers that Wyatt also had along with others and if Wyatt had more than one power, Chris must too.
Chris didn't get too far as he backed away from Wyatt. Behind him were four men dressed in black, all of which were tall, well-built and ready to kill. Each gave off that same magical air that Daniel, Wyatt and Bryn had, but like Wyatt, their aura was dark and evil.
"You can't escape me, Chris," Wyatt said, his tone dark and brooding.
Chris' eyes widened and he turned back to Wyatt. "How did you know my name?"
"I have my ways of finding out what I want to know," came the answer. "And now, I want to know how powerful you really are!"
Suddenly, a ball of what Chris thought to be energy appeared above Wyatt's hand and with a flick of the wrist it came sailing in Chris' direction. Quickly, Chris ducked his head and moved out of the way.
"Why not use your powers?" Wyatt taunted. "I know you have them, so why bother to hide them? Afraid of being exposed? Afraid that they won't be enough?"
Energy ball after energy ball came at Chris and he ducked continuously until finally he held out his hand, palm facing Wyatt and sent the ball back at him. Wyatt, unprepared, fell to the ground as his weapon struck him in the chest. Struggling to sit up, he glanced down at his shirt and found it soaked with blood. He glanced up at Chris who had a look of surprised plastered on his face.
Instantly, Wyatt's minions were at his side and helping him up. Not wanting to seem weak, Wyatt shrugged them off and slowly made his way toward Chris. Wyatt loomed over Chris and his lips curved into a smile. "Impressive. I wasn't prepared for something as simple as that, but I am sure you are much more powerful than you appear to be. I'll tell you now, I can offer great protection if you join me. Protection and power."
Chris stepped back. "I want nothing to do with you. You hurt my friend, an innocent person. You wanted to hurt me and I have done nothing to you. Why would I want to join someone evil like you?"
Wyatt gave an aggravated sigh. "I am giving you a choice. Join me and I will bring no harm to you or your friend or family. Refuse, and I cannot promise they shall be safe."
"If you so much as touch my family..." Chris said, his eyes narrowing.
Reaching out, Wyatt grabbed Chris' shirt at the neck and pulled him closer. "There can only be one Great power in this world. I am a Great Evil and you are a Great Good. There can only be one and it is going to be me. Stand in my way and I will destroy you and all those you hold dear."
Standing back, Wyatt released Chris and orbed away in a fury of lights. The minions dressed in black waited a moment a longer, then shimmered out. Chris was left alone in the park and sank to his knees. He didn't understand what was happening to him. Who exactly was this Wyatt person and why did Wyatt think that Chris was a threat? Was Chris really that powerful?
Taking a deep breath, Chris remembered Daniel and quickly orbed to his friend's house. He found himself in the living room and there seated on the couch was Daniel's father, Derrick and his mother, Cathy. Both had worried expressions on their faces, and Cathy was the first one to her feet and rushed over to Chris with tears in her eyes. Her arms wrapped around her son and she held him tight as she cried.
"I was so worried," she said through her tears. "Derrick called me when Daniel orbed home and you weren't with him. When we saw he was hurt we didn't know if you...don't you ever scare me like that again..."
"I'm sorry, mom," Chris said, a few tears rolling down his cheek. "I sent him home to be safe. They weren't after him."
Derrick stood. "Someone was after you?"
Chris nodded. "He went after Daniel to get to me. I healed one of Daniel's wounds there, but I needed to get him out, keep him safe, that's why I sent him home. I didn't mean to scare you guys."
"I am just glad you're safe," Cathy whispered.
Chris looked away. "For now."
