Chapter 14
My eyes flutter open to realize I am still in Daniel's room. The cream hadn't warn off. It is still working. I stand up immediately and look around. Daniel is just sitting on the bed, watching. I find this weird, but I just run and make another attempt, and the clear wall is still there. I punch at it, trying to break through. It would look weird for anyone else to be watching this girl punch at an open window, but there is something covering it, keeping me inside. It is the cream that hasn't worn off.
This shit reminds me of that one book that I read a long time ago, Ella Enchanted. Oh, how I loved that book for some reason. She was able to find that happy ending and marry the prince. If she was told to do something, she had to, her body wouldn't allow her not to do as she was told. But that lasted all her life. This is just right now, and I can't break through, no matter how hard I try.
My knuckles start bleeding and tears are actually starting to trickle down my cheeks as I let out a last punch. With a loud scream, I fall to my knees in pain.
Daniel is thinking of something right now, and is picking up all of the glass pieces off of the floor. But his mind is distant, like he has something he wants me to do.
I wonder what Beastboy is doing right now. Cyborg asked me to contact him…when should I do this? What does he want to talk to me about. Poor Beastboy…I love him so, and I know he loves me which is why my heart breaks in half whenever I replay what just happened in my head. His words just repeat in my head. Him asking me if that shit really works. I knew that I couldn't lye to him, but I wish that the truth was different. Why did he even ask me that?! I start to get angry. It obviously works…I couldn't leave the room! Did he really think that I want to stay HERE?
Does he think that? Thank heaven that Cyborg gathered that sample. Maybe he could come up with a counter cream. I only hope so.
I walk over without even being asked to and start to help pick up the shattered glass. I chant my magic words, and all of the glass pieces float into the air and land in the trash with a loud thump.
I then walk over to the bed and start to make it, just cleaning up a bit. Like before, however, my powers have no effect on the cream itself, so it stays, splattered on the floor.
"That's my good little Raven." Daniel smirks.
"What did you say?! I am not your pet!" I let out a scream, tears streaming from my eyes, "Let me out! I don't want to be your princess or your queen!!!"
"No, I'm almost ready." Daniel laughes and jumps out the window and flies somewhere.
I flop on the bedspread after he leaves and stare at the ceiling. Do I really want to talk to them after everything that happened? I guess I can talk to Cy. I sit cross-legged on the bed and chant, focusing all my energy on this one task.
"Cyborg…Please answer."
"Raven! I'm so glad you called just now." Cyborg sounds really serious, "I was just looking at the sample I took. It has a lot of foreign things in it that I don't understand. Would you mind terribly if I looked through your books to see if I can get a clue how to crack this shit?"
"Of course not. I was just about to ask you to do that. I can't stay here, Cyborg, I don't know how long I can last. Oh, and it sounds like he's getting close."
"Meaning?"
"I am going to be his queen if you don't hurry, damn it." I practically scream.
"What will happen then?"
"I will have absolutely no control. I was looking through his things, and it appears that a wedding is planned soon, on the day after tomorrow, in fact. Oh, God, I need out."
I had been looking through his things. I read that all the demons would be here that day to watch me wed to this demon and then help with the take over of the century.
"You planted seeds in us, Raven. Do you remember?" Cyborg questions now.
"Of course, they were planted to keep you safe. Why do you bring that up?"
"I want you to take them back. Ever since then, you have been weaker. You couldn't stand up as much for yourself, and I think you put too much of your energy into us. I think you need it back."
"No. That is to keep you safe, and in the case of us not being able to stop this, you are going to need all the power you can get."
"Raven."
"What?"
"You used to be so strong. I need you to promise me one thing then if you won't take these seeds back."
"What." I repeat.
"I need you to promise me that you can let your old self out again. That old selfless spirit that realized how much power you actually posses. You used to not want to come near us just because of your power. You used to want to stay detached because of your father. You need to feel that power again, Raven. That includes the power that Malcior showed you. I know he hurt you but if you want to beat this guy, you need to realize your full potential. I was able to figure out that the cream will wear off in exactly twenty-four hours from now. When that happens, you can take over. It will be your window of opportunity. We will be there to back you up, but until then, you have to prepare. The instant that timer goes off in your head, you can beat him, Raven. Use that darkness stuff you use on Dr. Light."
"I don't think I can…"
"But I know you can. You are my sister. Part of you is inside me and everyday I can feel that power growing as you grow. You are strong and you can do this."
"Are you sure?" Now I am starting to believe that maybe he is right. The only thing that stopped me from beating him is that cream…
"You know I am." Cyborg laughs, "And you know you are that strong. I'll see you in forty-eight." And with that, he is gone.
I sit there for a few minutes just to soak in the conversation. I don't know. I can probably take on the guy, and I'll be able to hold my own in a decent battle. But realistically speaking, the guy knows all of my weaknesses…he would win.
SO THIS WAS A VERY SHORT CHAPTER, but I felt like I had to get it up soon. But I will try to get the next one up. This is 3 pages on Microsoft word, but the next part of the story should really have its own chapter. So hope you liked this and please review and keep reading! Thanks again to all my loyal reviewers, I love you ALL!