CHAPTER 18- 911

"911, what is your emergency?" The female voice repeated.

"I need assistance." I stated simply.

"What is the emergency sir?" The voice asked again.

"I believe that a man has done something to my friend, the child Ember."

"And what would that be sir? Is your friend in any danger?"

"No, not at the moment." I replied.

"Then why did you call 911 sir? Is there an emergency?" she asked again.

"No, the emergency is not immediate, but I need assistance."

"What has happened sir?" she asked, her voice calm and steady.

"Ember will not tell me." I stated.

"Then how do you know that there is a problem?" she asked. I grew slightly irritated.

"Because she will not tell me!" I snapped. The voice went silent for a second.

"…sir, if there is not a real emergency, I'm afraid I will have to hang up on you."

"But Ember has been hurt!" I snapped again. This female was being rather difficult.

"Hurt? How so sir?" she asked. It seems now I have gotten her attention.

"She has five large marks on each shoulder that cause her pain; I believe they were caused by Mr. Fredrick." I told her.

"Marks? I see. Sir, is this 'Mr. Fredrick' there now?"

"No, he is at a place called 'work', but will return in time. I am here to protect Ember."

"So she is in no danger now?"

"Not as long as I am here to protect her." I stated.

"Sir, then if there is no immediate danger, then there is nothing we can do.." I suddenly cut her off.

"Listen to me, I saw on the TV that this 911 can offer assistance if it is needed, and I am requesting help. Mr. Fredrick hurt Ember last night, and I will NOT allow him to do it again. Ember has requested I do not harm him, but if he dares to lay a single finger upon her again, I will NOT hesitate to make him suffer for his actions!" I snapped angrily.

"Sir, you do know that that is a threat on someone's well being?" she stated.

"A threat? No, it is not a threat. If he…" I began, but suddenly I heard the door close so I fell silent. Turning to look, I saw Mr. Fredrick had returned, far earlier then usual.

"Who are you talking to?" He demanded. I glared at him.

"Mr. Fredrick…" I watched him as he dropped the box he carried.

"I asked you a question, BOY." He snapped at me. The female on the phone began to speak again, but I put the phone back.

"None of your concern." I growled.

"Like hell it isn't boy. WHO were you TALKING TO?" He snapped at me. I glared at him, then smirked.

"911 Mr. Fredrick. I told them what you did to Ember." I watched him closely, but kept my rage at bay. His face turned slightly red, and he became angry.

"You did what…?" he hissed at me.

"You heard me." I snapped. His face contorted slightly, as he growled. Just then, the door opened, as Ember walked back in, right behind Mr. Fredrick.

"…Mr. Fredrick? You home early…?" She asked quietly. I could see her shaking at the sight of him. He turned and looks at her.

"Yes Ember… I'm back early. I decided to take the rest of the day off. I see I came home just in time." He shot a glare back at me. "Come now Ember, let's you and me go out for Ice Cream." He suddenly grabbed her hand. Ember cringed, but did not pull away.

"Release her!" I snapped. He did not comply, instead he pulled Ember close to him.

"Let's go, NOW Ember." He pulled her back towards the door, jerking her roughly. This caused her to cry out in pain and fear.

"EMBER!" I yelled. At her cry my rage took over and I lunged at Mr. Fredrick, punching him with my fist. The force of my punch sent him stumbling back, but he did not release Ember. She cried out again in fear. I swung at Mr. Fredrick again, but this time he evaded as he backed out the door, onto the grass outside the house. He pulled Ember with him.

"Ecco don't!" Ember wailed as she fell to her knees in the grass as Mr. Fredrick finally released her. Mr. Fredrick regained his balance, and then swung back at me.

"I'll teach you once and for all BOY!" he roared as he swung at me again, hitting my shoulder as I backed away. I prepared to swing again, but heard a loud noise. Looking, I saw a strange vehicle with red and blue lights on the top pull up next to the grass in front of us. At the sight of this vehicle, Mr. Fredrick backed away from me. Two policemen stepped out from the vehicle and looked at us.

"Alright, now just what the HELL is going on here?!"