Goddess: Well, here we go again. I found out that the asterisk doesn't work here.
Dushu: Yet another reason for you to have issues with this place?
Cally: Shut up Dushu, you're not helping.
Goddess: ::rolls eyes:: Anyway. This is where we find out what Kailie is capable of. What can happen when she gets emotional. Keep in mind that as a Shaman, she has considerable strength, but she hasn't been trained to do much, therefore, she meditates a lot.
Dushu: Kinda like Raven in the Titans.
Cally: Yeah, but Goddess wasn't taking it from that. It was only after Teen Titans came on with the episode where Star and Raven switch bodies, that she remembered this.
Dushu: And just for reference, I don't eat lawyers. They taste funny.
Cally: Except when you use soy sauce.
Goddess: ::groans:: you're making me hungry. I didn't go to dinner.
Dushu: whose fault is this?
Cally: You should have seen what was on the menu. Even you would have lost your appetite Dushu.
Goddess: That's debatable. She eats like a pig, and normally doesn't keep an eye on what she's eating. Or have you forgotten about your uber expensive mixing bowl?
Cally: WHAT?!?!
Dushu: ::Whines:: Awww, Goddess, you said you wouldn't tell! Cally's eyes are on fire I swear Cally, I was REALLY hungry, and I wasn't looking and…. GODDESS HELP ME!! SHE'S GONNA ROAST ME!!!
Goddess: Shoulda thought of that before you ate her television… ::Cally screeches OO;; :: Well… here's the next chappy poo… enjoy.
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I must have fallen asleep the moment I laid down. The next thing I knew, my doorbell was ringing. I quickly got up and smoothed myself out. After making sure I looked presentable I went to the door and answered it. It was Richie and Virgil. I smiled and let them in. Virgil must have seen how confused I looked because he started speaking.
"Pops and Sharon told me that since you're here all on your own that I should come over and help. Sharon made Richie come too. She says that just because you're a girl doesn't mean you have to do all the work. So we're here to give you a hand. Pops and Sharon will be here soon." He said.
"Oh! That's nice of them. There's not really much you can do. But I have a few ideas. I need to go change, I look horrible." I said.
"No, you look fine." Richie said. I blushed
"Thanks, but all the same, I normally change after I've cooked something. This is all grubbing stuff. Here's what you guys can do." I said, filling them in.
I then went upstairs and brushed my hair out, fixing it up with a flower in it, and giving my make-up a touch up. I sighed, changing into a flowery dress. It was a Hawaiian outfit we called a muumuu. I smiled in the mirror, pleased with the image. I was glad I had more of a reason to dress up now. I came down the stairs as the doorbell rang. The table was set and looked festive. I went to the door and answered it.
"Hello Kailie. It's good to see you. You look nice." Mr. Hawkins said.
"Thank you Mr. Hawkins." I said, blushing slightly. Maybe I had overdone it.
I picked up the leis that Virgil and Richie had made and put one on Mr. Hawkins, kissing his cheek. I did the same to Sharon. She smiled, looking at the dining room. I led them in, Virgil and Richie standing in the room. They pulled out the chairs for Sharon and Mr. Hawkins so they could sit down.
"I am trying to combine the culture of my home, and of the mainland. I am glad Virgil and Richie came over, they assisted me greatly in making it look like a luau. We can't make it traditional, seeing as they would look down on me for digging a hole in the yard to cook, and it would take to long. But they did help with the décor." I said.
"It looks very nice. And the food smells wonderful" Mr. Hawkins said.
We sat down and proceeded to have a rather nice dinner with the people around us. It felt like more of a fulfilling meal than I had had in a long time. I was happy with everything that had gone on today in all honesty. Soon enough the meal was over and I was feeling at a loss. We stayed and talked a bit longer.
"I think its time we got home. Thanks for the meal Kailie. It was wonderful." Mr. Hawkins said.
"I'll stick around and give Kailie a hand cleaning up Pops. I'll be home later." Virgil said.
"Yeah, me too." Richie said.
"It's good to see you boys being polite. Don't be home too late tonight Virgil. You may have graduated, but that doesn't mean you get to be lazy." His dad said.
"Right Pops." Virgil said, smiling.
Sharon and Mr. Hawkins left talking about the meal and I smiled. I turned around to Richie and Virgil and they were grinning. I shook my head and started to clean things up. They followed, helping wash dishes and put them away. Soon the table was clean and the food put away. I was glad this was it. I was glad there would be no more school for a while, and I could take a break from my learning. It was unlike any other break, I was really free.
"You didn't stay here just to help me did you?" I asked.
"Well, actually we did. Just not the way Pops thinks. You looked so happy during dinner." Virgil said.
"Yeah, I haven't had a meal with a true family in a long time." I said.
"I believe that." Richie said.
"Well, we were going to see if you were alright. You still look pretty pale." Virgil said. I smiled.
"I'm fine." I said.
No sooner had I said that though, then my stomach started to hurt again. It felt as if someone were dragging me along coals. My skin felt like it was on fire. I collapsed to the floor. I didn't hit it however. I felt someone grab hold of my arms before I fell completely. I heard a grunt of pain, but was unsure if it came from me or someone else. The world was in chaos. I heard shouts and other noises. I seemed to come to lying down. I opened my eyes and saw my ceiling.
"I think she's awake Virg." I heard Richie say.
"You ok Kailie? We were worried for a moment that you had…gone." Virgil said, his voice etched with worry.
"I think… I think I'm ok." I said.
"Are you sure? You were on fire a moment ago, and then you stopped breathing." Richie said.
"Yes. I'm ok. I do that sometimes. Not catch fire mind you, but appear to stop breathing. WAIT! I was on fire?!" I said, bolting up.
"Hey, don't get up just yet. And yes you were." Richie said. "Virg grabbed you before you fell, and you burst into flames. But your not burnt."
"You are really warm though. Are you sure your going to be ok?" Virgil asked.
"Yes. I don't know what that was all about. I think my powers are fluxing or something. This hasn't happened often. Especially the part about me catching fire." I said.
Suddenly there was a large crash and shouting. All three of us looked up and out the window. A car had crashed. I bolted up and grabbed my keys and made for my door and shoes. Virgil stopped me.
"I don't think your well enough to go outside." He said.
"I have to. People may be hurt. It's in me, the need to help others. I can't wait around for something to happen. I must get out there, or I betray my blood." I said. "Besides, I could get in big trouble. I'm a registered first responder."
Virgil looked at me for a moment and then sighed. He stood aside and allowed me to grab my shoes and open the door. I rushed out hearing his footsteps.
"I'm coming with you then. You need someone here that can give you a hand if you catch fire again." He said.
"I didn't burn you did I?" I asked him, taking his hands and looking at them.
"Not really." He said, wincing as I touched his hands. The burns disappeared.
"I'm sorry. I should be more careful than that. Thanks for understanding me. No one else would." I said. I swung my pack over my shoulder.
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Goddess: ::watching TV and eating with chopsticks:: Yummy. Food. Kailie's pack has normal medical supplies… she's a first responder…
Cally: ::growls::
Dushu: Owie ::Whimpers:: I need one too….
