Alrighty, Gawd. It has been almost a month since i last updated! The last time i did was 18/4/2004 and the date today is like... 16/5/2004! Gee! Really been busy huh!
Jiaz: Sweet eh? not often that i'll do such things. So better treasure them. Angst follows soon after.
Madnun: Jasper... well, i havent been able to see him in any scenes yet.. Oh no. Yeah. Nevermind. you can devote your love to other characters for the time being! ;P
Annie: Hey really love your story. Hehe.
Jac: Very long le hor? Got miss it anot?
JIahui: My newest newest fan! Yay! Thanks for your support and even recommended this to your friends! Thanks man!
Spawn: Again, again, the one with the longest review! What more could a writer ask for with such reviews! I really thank you for your helpful suggestions. Well, Jade's powers, i don't really know what to do with them yet... So they have to wait too hehe. Right, writing is still a hobby for me, no probz! Never a chore to live my life with these characters! They are co-existing with me every moment!
So, been almost a month. Had been busy with drama mostly. And i'm glad to announce to whoever's interested that we've gotten a GOLD for our SYF and been invited to NAFA to perform! Pretty great achievement for the drama club since we're barely 5 years old, first year joinning the SYF and the CCA that's always neglected by the sch board (having no proper drama room, having no much funds which is especially important since we have to buy props, costumes and such.) Thanks for being such patient readers. Couldn't have gone back to writing so much without the constant asking of when the story's chapter's coming out.
Now, into the story!!
The music throbbed loudly as the black convertible flew down the empty road. Bright yellow lights flashed past them as Russell drove the car at breakneck speed.
"It's just five in the morning," Russell complained, glancing over at Kyle who was beside him in the passenger's seat. Drumming his long fingers on the dashboard, Kyle looked thoughtful as he asked, "Where is the place that Skye said the witch is currently at?"
Russell rolled his eyes, then he resumed bobbing his head to the beat of the music. Of course, it was not as easy task to drive at such a high speed, take his eyes off the road and yet bob his head to the music - for a human. But Russell, being a vampire, it was an easy feat. "No wonder I'm always the driver. Short memory eh? He said that she is in one the houses along the beach at west coast."
"Which one? There could be a zillion houses there for all we know."
Exasperated, Russell reached deep into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. Dumping it onto Kyle's hands, he said, "House number forty-three. The rest of the details are on the piece of paper. Now, would you just let me concentrate on driving?"
Kyle gave a smile, "Since when do you ever concentrate when you're driving?"
Russell sent a glare at Kyle, unable to come up with a witty comeback. Laughing softly to himself, Kyle unfolded the piece of paper. It had the profile of the witch on it. Having worked previously for the Night World Council, the witch named Aria now seeked the Daybreakers' help to break free of the Night World Council. Angered by her disloyalty, Night World Council sent some of its new members to 'take care of her'. It should be an easy job - a good chance to gain experience for the newcomers - to get rid of a small pest like Aria, who had not realise her full potential as a witch.
Daybreak Center was pretty much like a home for the Night Worldlings who want to put their powers into good use or simply for those who had no where else to go to. Many Night People had difficulty coming to terms with their extraordinary attributes, especially the sired vampires or made werewolves. Some witches, who discovered their true identities only when they were older, found themselves unable to fit into the world they had grown up in.
There was a picture of Aria on the profile. With shoulder-lengthed brown hair, her pan-Asian looks were striking, especially her eyes. Clear violet in color, it felt like she was communicating through them even though it was just a picture.
"Kyle!" Russell's loud voice made Kyle jumped slightly. "What?" He asked, feeling a little crossed at Russell's interruption. He had been thinking...
About what? He could not recall. Shaking his head, he finally took a look around. To his surprise, they were already at a carpark. In front of them was a row of houses, side-by-side. It was relatively quiet, since it was still early in the morning. The sun had risen and the morning sunlight cast an orange glow everywhere.
"I had been calling you for quite some time and you were not responding." Giving a sly smile, Russell continued, "Hmm, Jade has competition now?"
Kyle spoke defensively, "No. It was her-"
"Alright, alright. Save your explanations. I promise i wouldn't tell Jade about this." Russell laughed and ran a hand through his blond hair. Being best buddies, the two loved antagonizing each other. Being Night People did not stop them from having fun the way normal teenagers do.
Putting on his sunglasses, Russell leapt out of the convertible while Kyle chose the conventional way of getting out of the car - by the door. Together, they began to look for the house, following the signboards which pointed the directions for the houses grouped numerically.
It did not take them long to find house forty-three. Standing at the doorsteps, Russell rang the doorbell and they waited for Aria to come to the doors.
When no one answered the door after some time, Kyle knocked. It was harder than he had intended, and to their utter amaze, the door gave a soft click and opened into the house. Exchanging a look with Russell, Kyle pushed the slightly ajar door further open and they stepped into the dimly lit house.
"What the-" Russell swore as they were greeted with dozens of arrows and bolts - flying towards them from every direction!
Skye's hand shook slightly as he replaced the potion onto the rack. Closing the doors of his workroom behind him, he took off his spectacles and massaged his temples.
No, I couldn't have found...
Why not?
There's no such potion for it!
Yes there is, you've just found it.
Sighing, he orbed into the cafe, hoping for some coffee to take his mind off his thoughts, and saw Jade alone at one of the tables. He contemplated orbing out right away, but it was too late as Jade had already seen him and waved. He sighed again, a weight in his heart, and walked over to join the girl.
"Hey," Jade set down her cup and greeted Skye. The Elder looked troubled as he plonked himself down a chair opposite Jade's. Concerned, Jade asked, "What's wrong?"
Skye's expression relaxed, but Jade could see that his muscles were still tensed. Behind his spectacles, the pair of green eyes looked tired. The waitress came and took his orders. Under Jade's watchful eyes, he felt an immense pressure in his heart. "Nothing," he mumbled.
Jade gave a reassuring smile, "Well, i just thought that you looked very distracted today."
"I..." He started. The waitress came back with a cup of steaming hot coffee on a tray and set it down in front of Skye, interrupting him in mid-sentence. When the waitress left, Skye lapsed into silence again.
Go on, tell her about your breakthrough.
I can't...
Tell her. She'll be interested to hear about it.
"Yeah?" Jade prompted. Skye looked at the blond, a beautiful smile on her face.
"I..." just want to tell you that I've found a potion to break the soulmate link "...just want to ask you if you are free tomorrow night." He got it out in a rush, the words that came out of his mouth not matching those in his heart.
For a moment, Skye thought Jade was going to reject him. "It's okay if-"
"Oh! Don't worry, I'm free tomorrow." To Skye's surprise, Jade put a hand over his own. "You know, if you need any help, I'll be there for you."
The gesture would have meant nothing, but his flustered self would not calm down. Standing up abruptly, he knocked over his chair accidentally, drawing curious looks from the diners. He gave a sheepish smile to Jade, "I... uh... thanks... i gotta go." He stuttered and turned around to leave.
"Wait!" Jade called out. Skye turned back in awkwardness. Damn! Had she known?
"What time are we meeting tomorrow?"
Skye gave a nervous laughter, "Uh... Seven?"
"Seven's a good time." Jade agreed. Both broke out in laughter again, Skye's an awkward one, while Jade's a hearty one.
"See you at seven then." Skye did not bother to walk out this time - he orbed out. Standing outside his own apartment, he leaned back onto the door and let out his breath with a 'whoosh'.
Staring up at the lights, he wondered why he had felt so flustered.
You love her.
The voice again! Skye shook his head, hard. It was almost like the voice was a ghost that haunted him.
"Who are you?" He asked aloud.
You don't have to know. Just remember that I am you, and you are me, the voice said merrily.
Skye began to laugh. It was not a happy laughter, in fact, it sounded cynical. He thought wearily, I must be going crazy.
Yeah, they said that the first sign of schizophrenia is hearing voices in your head, the voice offered helpfully.
Slumping to the ground, Skye found himself getting increasingly comfortable with the conversation in his head.
I don't think I love her, he concluded sadly.
No, liar, you do. You're just afraid.
Of what? He challenged.
You're just afraid because she already has a soulmate, because you think that it goes against you morale to steal other's girlfriend, because...
Okay, okay, enough. Thanks.
Why didn't you tell her about the potion?
Skye hesitated, thinking through the question. Indeed, he did not want to tell Jade about the potion partly because he was worried that Jade might get angry with him, for even suggesting such a way out. Yet, a part of him could not wait to share the news with her.
Perhaps the voice was his subconscious, or perhaps he really was becoming a schizo. Either way, there was no deny that the voice knew him well. It was almost chilling as it identified Skye's thoughts.
You're afraid of the potion. No, wait, you're not. The potion is actually harmless, the voice taunted. You're just worried about what you might do with the potion.
Yeah, long chapter! It was actually longer than i had planned. Well, since it's so long i guess it justifies my absence for such a long time!
Trailer: So, what's wrong with Skye? Is he really becoming a schizo? What about the mission that Russell and Kyle is on? What's with the attack? Next up, first date between Jade (that slut!!!) and Skye, and the exciting mission of Russell and Kyle! How can you ever miss it!
Reviews! People! Reviews!!!! Yay!!
Jiaz: Sweet eh? not often that i'll do such things. So better treasure them. Angst follows soon after.
Madnun: Jasper... well, i havent been able to see him in any scenes yet.. Oh no. Yeah. Nevermind. you can devote your love to other characters for the time being! ;P
Annie: Hey really love your story. Hehe.
Jac: Very long le hor? Got miss it anot?
JIahui: My newest newest fan! Yay! Thanks for your support and even recommended this to your friends! Thanks man!
Spawn: Again, again, the one with the longest review! What more could a writer ask for with such reviews! I really thank you for your helpful suggestions. Well, Jade's powers, i don't really know what to do with them yet... So they have to wait too hehe. Right, writing is still a hobby for me, no probz! Never a chore to live my life with these characters! They are co-existing with me every moment!
So, been almost a month. Had been busy with drama mostly. And i'm glad to announce to whoever's interested that we've gotten a GOLD for our SYF and been invited to NAFA to perform! Pretty great achievement for the drama club since we're barely 5 years old, first year joinning the SYF and the CCA that's always neglected by the sch board (having no proper drama room, having no much funds which is especially important since we have to buy props, costumes and such.) Thanks for being such patient readers. Couldn't have gone back to writing so much without the constant asking of when the story's chapter's coming out.
Now, into the story!!
The music throbbed loudly as the black convertible flew down the empty road. Bright yellow lights flashed past them as Russell drove the car at breakneck speed.
"It's just five in the morning," Russell complained, glancing over at Kyle who was beside him in the passenger's seat. Drumming his long fingers on the dashboard, Kyle looked thoughtful as he asked, "Where is the place that Skye said the witch is currently at?"
Russell rolled his eyes, then he resumed bobbing his head to the beat of the music. Of course, it was not as easy task to drive at such a high speed, take his eyes off the road and yet bob his head to the music - for a human. But Russell, being a vampire, it was an easy feat. "No wonder I'm always the driver. Short memory eh? He said that she is in one the houses along the beach at west coast."
"Which one? There could be a zillion houses there for all we know."
Exasperated, Russell reached deep into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. Dumping it onto Kyle's hands, he said, "House number forty-three. The rest of the details are on the piece of paper. Now, would you just let me concentrate on driving?"
Kyle gave a smile, "Since when do you ever concentrate when you're driving?"
Russell sent a glare at Kyle, unable to come up with a witty comeback. Laughing softly to himself, Kyle unfolded the piece of paper. It had the profile of the witch on it. Having worked previously for the Night World Council, the witch named Aria now seeked the Daybreakers' help to break free of the Night World Council. Angered by her disloyalty, Night World Council sent some of its new members to 'take care of her'. It should be an easy job - a good chance to gain experience for the newcomers - to get rid of a small pest like Aria, who had not realise her full potential as a witch.
Daybreak Center was pretty much like a home for the Night Worldlings who want to put their powers into good use or simply for those who had no where else to go to. Many Night People had difficulty coming to terms with their extraordinary attributes, especially the sired vampires or made werewolves. Some witches, who discovered their true identities only when they were older, found themselves unable to fit into the world they had grown up in.
There was a picture of Aria on the profile. With shoulder-lengthed brown hair, her pan-Asian looks were striking, especially her eyes. Clear violet in color, it felt like she was communicating through them even though it was just a picture.
"Kyle!" Russell's loud voice made Kyle jumped slightly. "What?" He asked, feeling a little crossed at Russell's interruption. He had been thinking...
About what? He could not recall. Shaking his head, he finally took a look around. To his surprise, they were already at a carpark. In front of them was a row of houses, side-by-side. It was relatively quiet, since it was still early in the morning. The sun had risen and the morning sunlight cast an orange glow everywhere.
"I had been calling you for quite some time and you were not responding." Giving a sly smile, Russell continued, "Hmm, Jade has competition now?"
Kyle spoke defensively, "No. It was her-"
"Alright, alright. Save your explanations. I promise i wouldn't tell Jade about this." Russell laughed and ran a hand through his blond hair. Being best buddies, the two loved antagonizing each other. Being Night People did not stop them from having fun the way normal teenagers do.
Putting on his sunglasses, Russell leapt out of the convertible while Kyle chose the conventional way of getting out of the car - by the door. Together, they began to look for the house, following the signboards which pointed the directions for the houses grouped numerically.
It did not take them long to find house forty-three. Standing at the doorsteps, Russell rang the doorbell and they waited for Aria to come to the doors.
When no one answered the door after some time, Kyle knocked. It was harder than he had intended, and to their utter amaze, the door gave a soft click and opened into the house. Exchanging a look with Russell, Kyle pushed the slightly ajar door further open and they stepped into the dimly lit house.
"What the-" Russell swore as they were greeted with dozens of arrows and bolts - flying towards them from every direction!
Skye's hand shook slightly as he replaced the potion onto the rack. Closing the doors of his workroom behind him, he took off his spectacles and massaged his temples.
No, I couldn't have found...
Why not?
There's no such potion for it!
Yes there is, you've just found it.
Sighing, he orbed into the cafe, hoping for some coffee to take his mind off his thoughts, and saw Jade alone at one of the tables. He contemplated orbing out right away, but it was too late as Jade had already seen him and waved. He sighed again, a weight in his heart, and walked over to join the girl.
"Hey," Jade set down her cup and greeted Skye. The Elder looked troubled as he plonked himself down a chair opposite Jade's. Concerned, Jade asked, "What's wrong?"
Skye's expression relaxed, but Jade could see that his muscles were still tensed. Behind his spectacles, the pair of green eyes looked tired. The waitress came and took his orders. Under Jade's watchful eyes, he felt an immense pressure in his heart. "Nothing," he mumbled.
Jade gave a reassuring smile, "Well, i just thought that you looked very distracted today."
"I..." He started. The waitress came back with a cup of steaming hot coffee on a tray and set it down in front of Skye, interrupting him in mid-sentence. When the waitress left, Skye lapsed into silence again.
Go on, tell her about your breakthrough.
I can't...
Tell her. She'll be interested to hear about it.
"Yeah?" Jade prompted. Skye looked at the blond, a beautiful smile on her face.
"I..." just want to tell you that I've found a potion to break the soulmate link "...just want to ask you if you are free tomorrow night." He got it out in a rush, the words that came out of his mouth not matching those in his heart.
For a moment, Skye thought Jade was going to reject him. "It's okay if-"
"Oh! Don't worry, I'm free tomorrow." To Skye's surprise, Jade put a hand over his own. "You know, if you need any help, I'll be there for you."
The gesture would have meant nothing, but his flustered self would not calm down. Standing up abruptly, he knocked over his chair accidentally, drawing curious looks from the diners. He gave a sheepish smile to Jade, "I... uh... thanks... i gotta go." He stuttered and turned around to leave.
"Wait!" Jade called out. Skye turned back in awkwardness. Damn! Had she known?
"What time are we meeting tomorrow?"
Skye gave a nervous laughter, "Uh... Seven?"
"Seven's a good time." Jade agreed. Both broke out in laughter again, Skye's an awkward one, while Jade's a hearty one.
"See you at seven then." Skye did not bother to walk out this time - he orbed out. Standing outside his own apartment, he leaned back onto the door and let out his breath with a 'whoosh'.
Staring up at the lights, he wondered why he had felt so flustered.
You love her.
The voice again! Skye shook his head, hard. It was almost like the voice was a ghost that haunted him.
"Who are you?" He asked aloud.
You don't have to know. Just remember that I am you, and you are me, the voice said merrily.
Skye began to laugh. It was not a happy laughter, in fact, it sounded cynical. He thought wearily, I must be going crazy.
Yeah, they said that the first sign of schizophrenia is hearing voices in your head, the voice offered helpfully.
Slumping to the ground, Skye found himself getting increasingly comfortable with the conversation in his head.
I don't think I love her, he concluded sadly.
No, liar, you do. You're just afraid.
Of what? He challenged.
You're just afraid because she already has a soulmate, because you think that it goes against you morale to steal other's girlfriend, because...
Okay, okay, enough. Thanks.
Why didn't you tell her about the potion?
Skye hesitated, thinking through the question. Indeed, he did not want to tell Jade about the potion partly because he was worried that Jade might get angry with him, for even suggesting such a way out. Yet, a part of him could not wait to share the news with her.
Perhaps the voice was his subconscious, or perhaps he really was becoming a schizo. Either way, there was no deny that the voice knew him well. It was almost chilling as it identified Skye's thoughts.
You're afraid of the potion. No, wait, you're not. The potion is actually harmless, the voice taunted. You're just worried about what you might do with the potion.
Yeah, long chapter! It was actually longer than i had planned. Well, since it's so long i guess it justifies my absence for such a long time!
Trailer: So, what's wrong with Skye? Is he really becoming a schizo? What about the mission that Russell and Kyle is on? What's with the attack? Next up, first date between Jade (that slut!!!) and Skye, and the exciting mission of Russell and Kyle! How can you ever miss it!
Reviews! People! Reviews!!!! Yay!!