Heyyyyy. Ive had this one in mind for a while. I think i'll be back very soon with another chapter bc a reviewer gave a something to write about! Also i haven't rlly been doing stuff cuz i've been on Instagram reliving some Avatar memes. I recently got into She-Ra memes too. Anyways enjoy!
Clarice collapses to her knees as the portal closed behind her. The exhaustion was almost too much to handle. She was bent over with her hands buried in the grass below her, panting heavily. She could hear the faint sound of Sage's voice telling her they're almost there. To keep moving.
The summer heat swirled around the two mutants. They made it out. Just barely. By the grace of God, Clarice managed to conjure up her training and open a portal without her hands. It took a lot of energy but the adrenaline that pumped through her masked the exhaustion.
"Clarice." Clarice almost didn't register Sage's yelling. "Clarice!"
Her head snapped up to meet Sage's eyes. "They're coming."
The sound of many footsteps behind them overtook her pointed ears. She could practically feel the anxiety coming from the other mutants they liberated and took with them. With that, she forced her body to rise from the ground, ignoring her muscles' protests.
"I estimate we're about 14 miles from the Underground. If you portal straight there, there's an 87% chance we'll lose Sentinels."
Not 100% but enough of a guarantee to take the risk. The last time she had portalled very far she almost destroyed the Underground. But she's better now. Stronger. It would take her remaining energy, and there wasn't a lot left. But she could do this. She had to do this.
She needed to get everyone to safety. To make it back in one piece. To make it back to John. He was probably worried sick. She almost smirked at the thought. He worries too much.
He needed to know that she was alive and well. And she would make sure he did.
Clarice positioned her hands and began to rip the fabric of space, creating a small hole in reality that would lead to her safe place. She braved through the pain of the exertion and bit back a scream. Her muscles ached and strained against her own will. The portal wavered, a bit unsteady but a way out nonetheless.
One by one each mutant went through, finding protection in the new area. Clarice huffed, almost forgetting how to breathe.
It took all her might to hold the portal and attempt to walk through it herself. She took one shaky step into the Underground and allowed the portal to fall behind her. Unable to hold her body up any longer, she felt her legs give out. The world around her spun as her balance tipped and her body fell towards the ground.
Just before she could hit the wooden floor, strong arms placed themselves under her back and head. She looked up to find out who had saved her from a very hurtful bruise. It took her a minute but she finally made out the firm voice and the worry lines. She'd know those worry lines anywhere.
"Clarice!" John's voice boomed throughout the room, hoping to get a response from the purple-haired girl.
She smiled tiredly and spoke in a hoarse voice. "Hey, stranger."
She could've sworn she saw him return the smile as her eyes slipped close.
Call me out on any mistakes! I'll probably fix them later in the week. You guys already know that I DO NOT proofread. It's kind of a problem. R&R!