Melinda's Story:
Melinda grew. She went to school, played outside, cried at the bad times and laughed at the good ones. She looked like any other child. But she was different. Leo had asked the Elders to bind her powers. He knew she wouldn't be able to cope on her own. She needed her sisters.
Melinda did ask. She asked about her mommy, she asked about her past. Leo replied with, "Your mommy is an Angel in heaven. She was needed there to help. You are my beautiful girl and I'll be here always. I promise. I love you"
Melinda cried. She cried for herself, she cried for her past, she cried for her future, but mostly she cried for her present, and for him. He was all she had, and now he was gone. Darryl held the 16 year old as she shouted and screamed,
"You promised!!! You promised!!"
Melinda sobbed for hours, just feeling lost, confused and alone. She needed help. Her daddy had always told her, 'if you need help, just ask', so she did.
"I need help," she whispered, "I need help"
Her call was heard by one special spirit.