Dushu: ::Holds head:: well…. Cally went home. I'm glad.
Goddess: Yeah… So am I… there's only so much blood I can get out of the carpet.
Dushu: What are you talking about. You wanna murder those guys that just rang your door bell.
Goddess: that's because all the asshole college guys here think its funny to ring the bell and run away. Besides, it wouldn't be my carpet they're bleeding all over.
Dushu: Meh… just pool water in front of the door and run a live wire so they have to touch it. You'll have caught who's doing it.
Goddess: Too messy. I intend to lay in wait behind the door and then when it rings open it. At least I can report them.
Dushu: Then can I tie them down and do nasty things to them?
Goddess: The guys aren't that good…
Dushu: Ew. I meant heating needles until their red hot and then sticking them under their finger nails, and then slowly shaving their skin off with a razor, and then pouring salt in their wounds.
Goddess: Now we know why no one talks to you in class…. I dedicate Hot Streak to Dushu.. one Psycho to another...::Cough cough:: He doesn't belong to me... but that won't stop her....
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I ran to the car that had crashed and was sparking. I checked the people in there and saw that only one was unconscious and the others were able to crawl out and get to safety. Suddenly I heard a commotion and looked skyward. It was Gear. I couldn't see Static anywhere. Virgil was suddenly next to me helping to get the man from behind the steering wheel. As I checked the man for injuries, I healed those I could find. I didn't know the extent, but I was sure we could move him.
It was good we did move him. Virgil and I set him by those in the car and went to see if there was any others that needed our help. Suddenly the wrecked car exploded in a fury of flames. Virgil and I were knocked over from the concussion of it. I couldn't see him anymore. Only Hot Streak. He laughed maniacally waving at the helicopter and sending a flame at it. Another news channel was on the ground filming.
"Kailie. Its good to see you again. Your more beautiful than ever. Come, join me. Let's have some fun." He said.
"No. I want you to get away from these people and stop hurting them." I said.
"You don't understand Kailie. We're meant for each other, you and I. I've seen the flames come from you. It's beautiful. The way the flames caress your hair, your skin." He said, touching my face.
"Your psycho." I growled. He grabbed my wrist painfully.
"I may be, but you know what? I don't care. And if you know what's good for you, you'll come with us." He said.
I didn't have time to ponder his words, as flames erupted from his hands. I cried out. The flames that came from me before didn't harm me at all, but his could, unless I brought my own up to bear, or something else to protect myself. I didn't like his proximity, and moved to punch him, but he grabbed my fist in his hand. I screamed, and he laughed.
He moved suddenly. I felt him against me, I was afraid to look up into his eyes. He laced his hand to mine, his other at the back of my head. He kissed me roughly. I couldn't escape, feeling his fire surround me. My body responded to this by doing the same, matching his fire with my own. I was disgusted, I wanted him to go away.
I was suddenly thrown from him as he cried towards the sky. Someone had attacked him. I looked up in time to see Static in the air fighting him off. Gear had disappeared. I stood up shakily from the ground making sure I was no longer on fire. Richie came up behind me.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
"I think so." I said.
"Are you sure? Hot Streak was being awfully pushy." Richie said.
"Yeah. I'll be fine." I said.
Static had beaten Hot Streak down. Both were gone, and the ambulances were here. I saw Virgil and I rushed to him, Richie by my side. We both hugged him, seeing the blood coming from his brow, I touched it lightly.
"You ok V man?" Richie asked.
"Yeah. Man, Hot Streak really has it in for you doesn't he?" Virgil asked.
"And he's not the only one kid." A darker voice said.
Virgil and Richie took on a defensive stance. I looked about, trying to find the voice's owner. It was dusk outside, and shadows were everywhere. Suddenly everything went black. I awoke with a groan shaking my head. I was laying face down on carpet. I had no idea how I had gotten there. My head pounded.
"Are you ok?" Richie asked.
"I think so. How's Virgil?" I asked.
"I'm ok." He said.
I sighed and moved slowly. It was painful to move my hands too much or put pressure on them. I winced, making it as far as my knees. Virgil and Richie watched me, and then Virgil crawled over to me and took his hands in mine. He looked at the burns barely touching them.
"I thought you could heal." He said softly.
"Yeah, but I can't heal myself all that fast. The burns will be gone soon." I said, looking away.
"That's not all that needs to be healed Kailie." Virgil said.
"I don't think that I will ever be completely healed." I whispered.
"Give it time, you'll see what it brings." Richie said.
"I don't know. There's a lot there that's hard to heal. I've lost my family, so quickly. I… I've had... things done to me…" I whispered.
"Yeah, that's hard. I lost my mom when I was so young. I wasn't sure if I'd ever get over it. I still don't know if I will. But I do know, that when you have good friends, you'll always have someone to cling to, a shoulder to cry on." Virgil said.
I nodded. I cried out suddenly, feeling the hair on my arms and neck rise. Richie laughed for a moment, then realized that I was in true physical pain. Virgil called out to Richie to get as far from that spot as possible. I couldn't see anything. My vision was blurry. I felt electricity start running about in my hair and down my arms. I felt my blood sing with the power. It was too strong. I was going to hurt them.
I felt Virgil's arms on my shoulders. I tried to push him away, afraid I would kill him because I couldn't control what was happening to me. I felt his arms around me suddenly and I gasped in surprise.
"I'm not going to leave you behind because something dangerous is happening to you Kailie. I can take it, believe me." He whispered in my ear.
I cried out as the electricity reached its peak, cascading about the two of us. I was gasping, I couldn't find breath. It was over. The two of us collapsed to the ground. I groaned, feeling the pain leak away from me. I didn't know what was happening. I didn't know why these pains came, and after them a huge burst of elemental power. It was usually after I felt really sad, frustrated, or helpless.
I lay there with tears on my face, praying Virgil was alright. He hadn't moved since he had touched me. I was afraid I had killed him, with all the trust he put in me. Then he say up and shook his head. I tried to move, but was feeling lethargic.
"Are you okay V?" Richie asked.
"Surprisingly yes. I didn't know I could do that." He said. It seemed an entirely different conversation than what it appeared.
"Kailie, are you alright?" Richie asked.
"I think so." I said, as they helped me to sit.
"Get your hands off my girl!" I heard Hot Streak shout.
I felt myself yanked off the floor by my arm. I winced, feeling a little disorientated. I fought half heartedly to get away from him, knowing that he was stronger than I was. I heard Virgil and Richie yell as they tried to grab me from him.
"Don't make any wrong moves. I can still hurt her with my fire if she doesn't protect herself with her own. And right now I don't think she's about to do that. So back off wimps." He said.
He dragged me from the room, I heard Virgil and Richie shout something at him. I felt about ready to cry, I couldn't stop him. No matter what he wanted to try. He would be able to over power me, I just couldn't do it. Virgil and Richie, they'd probably end up getting hurt too.
"Kailie! Don't give up! Please, I know you can fight him." Virgil cried out to me.
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Goddess: Well, I think Dushu is caught up in the movie. We're waiting for Static to come on in about an hour and a half. Meanwhile, we're watching the Three Musketeers. Anyway. About those guys… they will die…So sayeth I, the bringer of death… and they shall be in inconceivable pain, and I'll drag it out…. MUAHAHAHA
Dushu: SHUT UP OVER THERE!!!
Goddess: ::Whispers:: She wants silence to drool over Sutherland and all the other actors playing the musketeers….
Dushu: I HEARD THAT!!
