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I would have updated earlier but I was at the Taste of Chicago. Anyway here's part 2 of Phantoms.
PHANTOMS (part 2)
Jeremy and Aelita had heard the screams also. But when they went to open their door they couldn't. Odd and Naomi who had just finished taking care of business did the same thing and got the same results. The only one that could save her was Todd. Todd was awoken by the scream and ran upstairs. He then heard another in the room that he had just stopped by. He tried to open the door but couldn't. So Todd backed up and kicked the door in. He ran into the room to find Reika being attacked by the Phantom. Todd wasted no time getting between the two in order to shield Reika.
"Todd, must kill," said the Phantom.
"I don't think so," said Todd.
Todd pulled out a pistol and shot the Phantom nine times. Although the thing was hit and blood was dripping onto the floor. The Phantom grabbed him by the neck and lifted Todd into the air. He grabbed the Phantoms arm as if he was trying to get it to drop him. Then he had a flashback to when he was 13. This was the last day he would be seeing Odd. The only problem was that he wouldn't be able to say goodbye to him because he would be in the hospital.
Flashback:
"Hey, you two, you're trespassing on our territory," said TJ.
"No we aren't," said Todd.
"Yes, yes you are. I suggest you leave and don't come down this road anymore," said TJ.
"But we always take this road. It's the shortest way for us to get to school and to town," said Odd.
"Listen what TJ says is the way it is," said RJ.
"And if we don't obey," challenged Todd.
The gang got up and walked over to them. They could see the tattoo of dragon on their right forearm. The guys were at least 18 maybe older they wore black leather vests and white shirts. They wore baggy blue jeans and white boots. TJ picked Todd up and threw him on the ground. Odd tried to run but two others grabbed him.
"Ok, now listen when I say to do something you do it. Don't challenge me. So as a penalty I will have to make a mark on you and your friend will watch. Every time you see this mark I want you to remember why you have it," said TJ.
TJ took out a knife. Todd tried to get up but two members held him down. TJ took off Todd's shirt and made a cut from the top of his right shoulder to the left bottom of his stomach. Todd cried in pain. TJ then stood up, he motioned to leave and them kicked Todd in the side. The two others dropped Odd and then called 911. They told them the location of the two boys and left. Todd looked at Odd before he blacked out.
End Flashback.
Back with the Phantom.
Todd was brought back to the real world. He had a scared look on his face. The Phantom then squeezed his neck harder. Todd tightened his grip, then the Phantom lit up in flames. It dropped Todd and slowly melted into dust. The other Phantoms left the house and the doors unlocked themselves and the lights turned back on. The gang ran to Reika's room.
"YUMI GO CHECK ON CARSEL!" yelled Reika.
She went over to Todd who was sitting against the wall shaking. She put both hands on his shoulders and stared into his orange eyes. She saw a lot of fear in his eyes but she still wanted to ask him something.
"How did you do that," she asked calmly.
Todd didn't answer.
"What did he do?" asked Jeremy.
"He set the Phantom like creature on fire," said Reika.
"How?" asked Aelita.
"I don't know he won't say anything," said Reika.
"Reika Carsel is fine, she's still asleep," said Yumi.
"Listen, he is still probably scared out of his mind from the attack, I think we should let him rest until morning and then ask him," said Jeremy.
"That may be the best idea. Odd can you help me take him to a room?" asked Ulrich.
"No, let him stay here. I'll take care of him, besides I saw what happened," said Reika.
"Ok, and let us know if anything happens," said Jeremy.
"I will," said Reika.
They said their goodnights and left Reika and Todd alone. Reika sat down next to Todd and put her arm around him. He looked at her.
"Come on lets get you on the bed so you can lay down," said Reika.
She picked him up and helped him walk over to the bed. She noticed that he was sweating and felt his forehead. He was burning up. When she tried to take his shirt off he started to go crazy.
"NO! NO! NO MORE, STOP TRYING TO KILL ME!" yelled Todd as he backed away from her.
"I'm not trying to kill you so calm down," said Reika as she moved towards him.
"NO STAY AWAY!" he yelled.
Todd ran for the door, Reika got to him and grabbed him. She dragged him back to the bed. He then began to swing his arms violently. He caught her in the side and she let him go. He ran for the door again, even with the throbbing pain in her side she managed to grab him and pull him back over to the bed. She sat him on the bed and he struggled to get free. She was trying to figure out away to make him stop. She could only think of one way. She quickly moved close to him and kissed him. Immediately he stopped struggling. Todd began to return the kiss and after a few more seconds she broke it.
"Ok, now tell me what happened," said Reika.
Todd shook his head. Reika saw that he was sweating more now and she again reached for his shirt. Todd grabbed her hand and pushed it away. This made Reika suspicious and she wanted tried again, this time got a hold of his shirt. He grabbed her hand and pushed it away but she held onto the shirt and with one swift move yanked it off. First she noticed his nicely toned body and then she noticed the scar. She put her hand at the top and traced it across his chest until it stopped just at the bottom of his stomach.
"How did this happen?" asked Reika.
"I shouldn't tell you," said Todd.
"Its ok, you can tell me," said Reika.
So Todd told her about the day that he had the flash back of.
"Oh my god. I can't believe that a gang would do that to you guys," said Reika.
"I should go downstairs and look out for those things," said Todd.
Todd got up and started to walk away but then Reika grabbed him around the waist and he stopped. She brought him back to the bed.
"Stay here, the bed is probably more comfortable than the couch," said Reika.
"I don't know if I…" he started.
Reika then kissed him again and pushed him onto the bed. She got on top of him and started to kiss him more passionately. Todd broke the kiss.
"Don't you think you are moving to fast," said Todd.
Reika rolled off of him and he turned on his side. She did the same and looked at him.
"No," said Reika.
She moved closer to him and began to kiss him again. No they did not do what Odd and Naomi did.
Anyway we move next door. Inside the house a mother is dead in the shower. There is blood all over the shower walls and some on the floor. In the bedroom a ten-year-old boy has been slaughtered. His carpet is full of blood. The husband was the only one to escape; he had been stabbed in the back and his shirt was drenched in blood. He managed to get to a hospital before he passed out.
X.A.N.A. appears next ch.
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