Chapter Six-
Jaime screamed and shouted, trying to get his teams attention but they remained oblivious as they discussed their next move.
Give up already, the humans won't be able to hear you, no matter how loud you scream or how hard you try.
Jaime mentally flinched at the Ambassador's voice.
'You're in my head' the 16-year-old murmured.
No, I am communicating through the Scarab.
Jaime quickly vanquished that thought and let his mind go blank. He mentally closed his eyes and only listened as 'he' talked to his allies, tricking them into trusting him more and more.
'How can they not see the signs?' Jaime whispered, disbelief filling him, 'why do they think that's me?'
Looks like your 'team' doesn't know you that well after all
'Get out of my head' the boy snarled.
I told you, I'm communicating through the Scarab
Jaime let out a soft growl and fell silent once again, putting all his energy into fighting for control. He knew he was fighting an unwinning battle but didn't give up. If he had given up so soon on Planet Cklarh he would be dead 10 times over (if not more).
{Stop fighting Jaime Reyes, you will not take back control}
'Like hell I won't' Jaime snarled, allowing more strength to go into the fight.
If you do not stop, the Scarab will have no choice but to kill all those you hold dear
'Joke's on you' Jaime's tone darkened, 'I lost everyone I cared about when you took them away and turned them into your puppets'
The Ambassador was silent, and Jaime counted that as a victory as he continued to fight.
{Enough}
Jaime mentally screamed as electricity-like currents ran through him and slowly everything faded.
When he regained consciousness (ummm inner-thought consciousness) he found himself looking through his own eyes, waving like the Queen of England.
'Why am I still waving?' he demanded after a minute of this, his mind still numb, 'I look like an idiot! Scarab, get us out of there!'
{The Reach desires the crowd's acquiescence and we serve the Reach}
Jaime would've flinched if he could.
Quite correct Scarab, fighting human crime is without benefit. Making sure the crowd appreciates it, priceless
Jaime forced himself not to mentally gag, the Ambassador is sick and twisted.
"I am so honored by your kind intentions and so honored to be your hero"
This time Jaime did gag before yelling.
'THAT'S NOT THE WAY I TALK! And stop waving, I look like the Queen of England!'
The Scarab stops waving but does a hero pose which annoyed Jaime even more.
'Great, now I'm Peter Pan'
Jaime closed his (mental) eyes for a second, the next thing he knows, he's stabbed in the side by a wicked-looking sword, Booster Gold standing above him.
The boy cried out in pain as the Justice Leaguer twisted the knife and pushed it in further. Blood ran from the wound and the Ambassador cursed before telling the Scarab to kill the attacker. Jaime closed his eyes again as he felt the sword puncture his lung, dizziness clouding his vision.
The Scarab barely moved before the Sword was twisted again and pulled out. Jaime let out a silent scream, his fight and flight took control. Suddenly the pain became ten times worse and this time he did scream. His back arched from the ground and his head thrown back.
Blood filled his mouth and he gagged and choked. His eyes flew open when he heard the older man scream and saw his ears, nose and eyes bleeding.
"No" Jaime murmured weakly, his healing process finishing, and he quickly stumbled to the partner of former Blue Beetle's side.
He quickly closed his mind and put up mind-blockers. Booster Gold stopped screaming and collapsed into unconsciousness. Jaime looked him over, he will be fine.
The boy groaned and collapsed before allowing darkness to consume him.