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Chapter 2

Raziel's POV

I sigh as I once again walk the short distance from my master, Lord Zaphikel's house to the town's prestigious military academy where I'm enrolled. It's another day to get through without releasing my newly discovered empathic powers. It hurts so bad when they act up. The first time it happened, I was getting dressed in my bedroom at Lord Zaphikel's when I looked out the window and saw someone get shot by one of Lord Sevothtarte's men. I felt the man's intense fear as he died, and I passed out hitting my head on the bedside table. When I woke up, I was in Lord Zaphikel's arms and it was three hours later. He said that I had lost a lot of blood from the cut on my head and that I was shaking really bad. I had a fever and my eyes had turned red like those of a child born from an improper union in this town. Lord Zaphikel said that he knew what was wrong and that my empathic abilities had awakened. I still haven't figured out how he knows what this whole thing is.

Although it's hard living with my powers, life has had more meaning lately. I met this girl at school named Shatiel, and...well...I kinda like her. Yes, it's illegal, but she is so beautiful and she's really nice to me. She walked home with me the other day, and when we got inside, she...uh...well...she kissed me. God, I felt so awkward. I still feel awkward. I mean what's gonna happen to us if someone finds out. Lord Sevothtarte's men are everywhere. Well, I suppose I'll have to worry about it later cause I'm at school now.

"Hey, Raziel, how's it going?"

"Hi...um...Shatiel."

"Something wrong?"

"No...no, I'm fine."

"Oh, okay. I'm late so I'll see you later, Raz."

"Erm...okay, bye."

God, why am I so nervous whenever I'm around her. I just freeze up.

"Hey you! Get to class!"

"Erm...yes, sir"

Jeez, why'd he have to yell. His frustration has just made me really dizzy. Somehow, I end up in first period Social Studies. I'm so tired, and I'm still so dizzy from the headmaster's yelling.

"Billy, I've had enough of your talking during class! Go to the office!"

Anger...

Frustration...

Irritation...

Oh, God!

Where am I? This can't be the academy. I look around and all I see is hospital white. No, this can't be the hospital. Then, why am I wearing a gown and restraints? And who's that coming toward me?

"So, I see you're awake."

"Where am I?"

"You're at the research center of the white ones."

"What? The white ones?"

"Yes, Lord Sevothtarte's personal team of scientists. Our job is to investigate the paranormal. Things that cannot be explained may be unholy and must be tested and then eliminated if found to be impure."

"Wait, you think I...?

"Yes, the powers you exhibited back at the academy are unknown and, therefore, must be investigated."

"Please, sir, can I at least talk to my mentor about this?"

"I'm afraid that won't be necessary."

Before I realize what's happening, a hypodermic needle is inserted into my arm, and everything becomes dark.