I gasp slightly, I'm caught completely off guard, and for once my emotions are displayed clearly across my face. How did I end up half way around the world? One minute I'm fighting a giant jellyfish in Jump City California, and the next I'm on the coast of Australia? Marie must have seen my shock, because her face becomes clouded with concern.

"Is something wrong Raven?" She asks. I struggle to control my shock. Once I'm sure I have my emotions under control once more, I answer her.

"No, I'm fine, I just-" I break off as that doctor comes back in. He puts a hand on Marie's shoulder.

"Miss, you need to leave now, I don't mind if you come back tomorrow as long as Raven is up for it, but visiting hours are over now." He says. Marie nods.

"I have to be getting home now anyways" she turns to me. "Bye Raven." I wave, but don't reply. The doctor looks at me. I lie back against the pillows, wincing as I move my injured arm. With a satisfied nod, he leaves the room. The second he is gone I sit up again. Closing my eyes, I breathe in deeply and concentrate. I attempt to enter Nevermore, but I can't focus, my mind is to clouded, and I can't clear it. With a sigh I open my eyes again and lay back down. I wonder how I got here. That thing couldn't possible have thrown me this far. But my powers could have. The realization hit me, I must have lost control of my powers when I was knocked unconscious. Perfect. Much to my dislike, I find my eyes starting to droop. With a yawn I allow them to close, and within moments, I find myself drifting off to sleep...

Marie's POV

All is quiet when I walk in the door. It's close to 10 o'clock now and I suspect Megan is already asleep. I find Catherine curled up on the couch reading a book. As I walk in she glances up from her book.

"Hey" she says quietly.

"Hi," I says plopping down in the armchair.

"So, how was that girl doing?" She asks.

"I'm not sure, she definitely took a beating. She woke up while I was there. Her name is Raven."

"So what's bothering you?" She asks. I look at her confused. "Come on Marie, I now you better than that, it written all over your face." She declares.

"It's just, there's something off about the whole situation. She was really banged up, yet she was calm. Not depressed or scared, in fact she was pretty emotionless the whole time." I begin.

"So, maybe she's not that concerned. Maybe she's dealt with this kind of thing before." Catherine suggests.

"That's what worries me! You should have seen her Catherine, it was almost heartbreaking, the condition she was in! Raven said she didn't remember the accident, but I think she does, there's definitely something she's not saying."

"You think she might be trying to protect someone?"

"I don't know, but I'm worried about her." I admit.

"Why? She's in good hands where she is."

"And what about afterwards, she's on her own Catherine, her parents aren't around, from the way she said it, I don't think Raven's parents have been around for a long time."

"Maybe she's in foster care?" I shake my head.

"No I asked her that, I think she's alone."

"You mean alone as in living on the street?" Catherine asks shocked. I nod.

"I think so."

"You want to try to take her in don't you?" She asks."

"Do you think I should?" I ask hopefully. Catherine looks doubtful.

"I don't know Marie, you're a single mother to a seven-year old little girl, and you have work, taking on an injured, orphaned teen you barely know anything about, might not be the greatest idea at the moment" I stare at the ground.

"I know but it's just I feel like..." I trail off. Catherine leans forward.

"Like you can help her? Marie you are the kindest person I've ever known, you try to help everyone, but look at it from her perspective. She's hurt, alone, and she barely knows you, she may not be ready or not want to join the family."

"True" I admit reluctantly. "Its late, I'm going to turn in, I have a few things to think about, you're welcome to stay the night if you wish." I offer. Catherine shakes her head.

"Nah, I've got to be getting home." She gets up and hugs me. "Bye sis, and good luck."

"Thanks" I murmur. After hearing the front door close, I head upstairs. I peek in Megan's room, she's passed out with her blanket on the floor, and she's snuggled up to her favorite black and brown teddy bear. I kiss her lightly on the forehead, before leaving, closing the door soundlessly behind me. I head to my own room, and quickly change, before climbing into bed. I replay everything my sister said in my head. She has some very valid points, but I can't bring myself to give up completely. I don't know what it is, but there's something about Raven that makes me want to get to know her better. Besides if I don't take her in they'll probably send her off to foster care, or a girl's home. It's not easy for teenagers to get adopted, most parents like babies and young children. And foster care isn't much better. Half the time the parents are only in it for the money. I've known her for less than a day but I don't want her to have to go through that. Stuck in a place where people are paid to love her, no child deserves that. But in the end I guess its Raven's choice. Maybe I'll ask her about it. I roll onto my side and close my eyes. Within seconds, I find myself fast asleep.

Wow four chapters in three days! i think I'm on a I'm not one hundred percent sure if Jump City is meant to be in California or not so let's just pretend it is. Also we are going to pretend that the part of California that they are in doesn't have any beaches OK? good. thank you to anyone who has taken the time to read my story. And a special thanks to Pixiedragon25 aka my sister and Discb for reviewing, and an extra special thanks to Discb again as well as Blue Emo Bunny for deciding to follow this story. i hope more readers follow in your footsteps guys!

-Enchantedforest33