Chapter 2
The next day, they all had decided that they were all first going to go home to patch up everything with their families. (Robs proposal at first) Then after two days, they would meet at the Airport and stay at a hotel.
But now had come the hardest part, leaving. Because of the web, they had become so close that no one in their whole life could ever imagine, and now, they were leaving, even if it only was for two days.
Scene: Airport / Kaitlyn and Gabriel are about to go on their flight.
Before leaving, Kaitlyn hugged each of them in turn, including Lydia, who had come to see them off. Gabriel had a connecting flight from Ohio, where Kaitlyn was going, so they both were on the same flight sitting next to each other. Lewis' flight to San Francisco wasn't in another hour and Rob's flight to North Carolina was delayed so his flight was in two hours, it was supposed to be before Kaitlyns'. Anna was going to Washington by plane, not by driving like how they did last time.
"Take care of your self Kaitlyn" Anna told her, her dark wise eyes glowing. "I also want to give you something..." She took out something out of her duffel bag. "Here, take this." She held out a mask. A Raven mask. Not the big antique one that they used to have in their room, but a smaller one with the same excellent features, just for her.
Anna smiled "Remember, Sometimes its ok to cheat."
Kaitlyn was speechless. She hugged Anna for the last time. I love guys so much! She pulled away and looked at Anna. But I'll miss you the most She added privately to her, before putting away the Raven mask safely in her duffel bag. She now had become extra careful with it as to not break the mask.
Gabriel was also saying goodbye to the others, but not in a physical way, like Kaitlyn, he preferred to not let his walls down so much, so instead he'd just say "see you guys later" or with a hand shake between friends.
"We'll see you soon!" These were Kaitlyn's last words before both she and Gabriel went off in the short hallway leading to their plane.
"Seat number please?" The flight attendant asked when they approached her.
Kaitlyn showed her, her boarding pass.
She smiled and led Kaitlyn and Gabriel to their seats. They had Business Class tickets so they had two seats together with a curtain for privacy.
"I can't wait to see my dad!" Kaitlyn said as soon as they had put away their hand baggage's away. "I really miss him. What about you Gabriel?" She turned to Gabriel. He was deep in thought, looking handsome, arrogant, but with a sort of cold expression. Kaitlyn felt a burst of sympathy for him. "Don't you miss your mother at the least?" Gabriel pretended like he didn't hear her. She could sense walls, high dark towering walls which would scare anyone into leaving at the sight of them. He was blocking her out.
Kaitlyn's sympathy vanished. She could only felt anger and...disappointment. She looked away form him trying to build walls of her own.
Gabriel, who sensed this immediately, was caught off guard. Kaitlyn, I'm sorry, it's just that I haven't seen my parents ever since I ran away from that center in Durham. And I don't know how they'll react when I just come back in front of them after such a long time. His voice was as though he was suspecting the worst.
But that's no reason to pull away from me and leave me in the darkness. Please, no more walls...
Gabriel turned her head lightly so she could face him. They looked at each other, faces inches apart.
All right, an oath, there will no longer be any walls between us now or ever.
Promise?
He smiled at her and kissed her lightly. I Promise.
Kaitlyn brushed her lips lightly against his. Gabriel, took this as an invitation, and deepened the kiss.
She sensed Gabriel close the curtains behind her.
Kaitlyn awoke to the sound of the snack lady coming down the aisle with her trolley. I always have been a light sleeper. She pushed back the curtains and lifted her head off of Gabriel's shoulder. His arm still around her, Gabriel lay asleep.
There it was again. The itching. The need of having to draw. She didn't want to untangle herself from Gabriel completely to get her pastels, so instead she drew in her mind.
She imagined picking up the color black and drawing strait vigorous lines, a cape of black hair. And, she picked up another color, almond shaped eyes. Lewis. She was sure it was him.
She finished drawing. She imagined standing back and looking at it. It was Lewis in his seat on the airplane, being handed a Pepsi. What was the harm in that?
She gasped. She had the itching feeling again. Again she drew with her mind and imagined examining her work. It was Lewis sleeping in his seat. Wait, it didn't quite look like sleeping...wait! The picture wasn't done, her hand was adding the finishing touches. Blood. Blood dripped to his chin! He'd been poisoned!
What am I going to do? Oh what am I going to do!
Kaitlyn? What's wrong?
Kaitlyn's head snapped. Gabriel was awake now. Worry filled his eyes.
Kaitlyn burst into tears. Gabriel held her until she could talk. Well, at least telepathically.
Oh Gabriel! Lewis is going to die and we can't even help him!
What?! Kailtlyn what are you talking about?
Kaitlyn didn't hesitate to tell him, she told him about her picture and showed it to him.
I don't know what to do! Damn it! Why didn't I get this drawing sooner!
She looked up at Gabriel. He eyes had become cold and hard, building with fury. Kaitlyn absentmindedly shivered. Her eyes had the sudden glow of realization.
Unless...
What? What is it Kait?
Kaitlyn stood up and took out her duffel bag. She sat back down and unzipped a side zipper and pulled out...a piece of the crystal! It wasn't as big as the shard they had used to destroy Mr. Zetes crystal. It was small ienough to fit in somebody's pocket or in the palm of their hand.
Kaitlyn! Where did you get that? You know what that thing can do!
Kaitlyn hesitated.
Tamsin gave it to me. She told me that the crystal they had could do no harm to you. The only thing is does is strengthen your power, only the bad crystal Mr. Zetes had was evil. She also told me that I will be needing this. Except she didn't tell me when.
She looked up at Gabriel, her eyes pleading him to let her use it to save Lewis.
Gabriel hesitated.
Ok Kaitlyn. But I'm doing this with you.
She nodded.
They both touched the crystal with their hand and concentrated on Lewis.
Lewis! Lewis, can you hear me! Lewis it's Kait!
Lewis, damn you, listen to us! This is Gabriel too!
Kait? Gabriel? Jeeez...
Yes, it's us! Can you hear me? Where are you right now?
But how-
Lewis! No questions! Just tell me what's going on right now on the plane!
I'm in the middle of my flight and the drink lady's scooting towards me.
Listen Lewis. Do NOT drink anything! Don't even eat anything!
You guys what's wrong? I'm really thirsty.
NO! You idiot Lewis there's poison in the drink she's going to give you! And if you don't listen to us then you'll never hear the sound of your damn cow alarm clock mooing in the mornings ever again!
Gabriel's forceful blow got Lewis in his right mind.
Fine. I can still eat the snack's I bought myself right?
Of course!
Good. I won't starve.
Look, somebody's out to get us. I don't know who and I don't know why, all I know is that we have to keep a sharp look out for curious people. She paused. Look I can't tell you everything like this, we need to tell everybody else and face to face. I have to go and tell Anna and Rob! Take care Lewis!
And be on the lookout! Gabriel added.
They let go of the crystal. Kaitlyn smiled uncertainly at Gabriel. "I hope Lewis's ok."
"He'd better be after what we just told him, I think he got a bit sensitive when I told him how he'd never see his cow clock again" Gabriel smirked.
But Kaitlyn wasn't listening, she had picked up the crystal again. She turned to look at him. "We need to tell Rob and Anna, but not the whole story, just to keep on the look for anything suspicious."
Gabriel nodded. "That's alright with me, but if you don't mind, I'm really really sleepy, so why don't you go solo on this one. Thanks Kait." With that he leaned back in his chair and put on one of those eye masks. She never found out when he actually went to sleep.
Anna! Can you hear me? Kaitlyn's urgent voice echoed through the web.
I can hear you fine Kaitlyn, what's wrong? Anna's calm voice answered back.
Kaitlyn? Kaitlyn is that you? A golden light sparkled in the web, it was Rob.
Yes it's me, are you both still at the airport?
Yeah, Anna's flight got delayed somehow too.
She felt relief that she didn't have to reach Rob later on. She had to use quite a bit of her power to communicate so far away. But usually that didn't happen when they were doing short distance.
Kaitlyn?
Yeah I'm still here. Look you guys, both of you need to be on the look-out of any suspicious people, I can't explain why right now because we need to all meet face to face.
In the web she could see that Anna was overflowing with question, but wisely decided not to ask. Not yet.
Ok Kaitlyn, Anna replied first I knew somehow that even after getting rid of Mr. Zetes there would be more problems. I'll be careful.
Thank you Anna. Rob?
Of course I agree Kaitlyn He paused. Kaitlyn, you're weak.
No Rob, I'm just a bit drowsy, it'll pass after I get some sleep.
Then I think since you've now given us the message you should go to sleep.
To Kaitlyns surprise, she yawned. Ok then Rob. Anna. Take care of yourselves!
Kaitlyn let go of the crystal. Before going to sleep she put the crystal back in the duffel bag and put the duffel bag away. She then went to sleep to the peaceful embrace of Gabriel's arms.
A/n This is the end of the second chapter. And you better like it. It took me forever to finish it! Oh and my goal is to get at least 10 reviews before I make the third chapter. :) Review now please.
