Chapter 3 My power, my promise
I wasn't sure how I got this sword, but I guess I'll have to fight. Zack seemed amazed somehow yet he was smiling. My body was covered in a gust of wind. It was like fans blowing all around me. This feeling was like nothing I ever felt. As I turned quickly to see where the scream I heard was coming from, I saw Anne running, crying as she made her way down to the bottom of the stairs.
"Stop! You didn't say you were going to kill him." Anne cried out.
"My job wasn't to tell you what was going to happen but give you orders. Do you understand? Don't worry you'll be joining your friend soon after I'm finished with him." Zack replied.
"You're not going to lay a hand on her and you're not going to beat me either."
"Those are pretty big words, lets see if you have the skills to back them up." Zack answered.
Not only do I have to protect myself, but now I also have to protect Anne too. Zack was always better than me when it came to fighting but I couldn't give up. This sword, it must have other abilities then just its size. I looked around to find Anne so I could ask her what that room she led me to was for.
"Anne, that room you led me to what was it for?"
"That room was a research lab a long time ago. Scientist used the machine in there to- " Anne was suddenly interrupted.
"Hey I'm still here you know. Lets continue this match and get it over with. Besides you'll die together anyway, what's the point in talking about the lab." Zack interrupted.
"Aren't you supposed to be my best friend? Why are you trying to kill us? If we really were friends then prove by letting us go."
"I can't I was ordered to exterminate you two and others like you, if there are any left. Consequences are dire if I disobey, and I've also changed. The person you knew before is no longer here. I have a story to tell you, it's about your mother."
"Tell me now! I'll kill the bastard that murdered my mother." I anxiously said with anger.
"Actually I don't know who killed your mother, but I could tell you what happened from what I know. When we were in this mansion four years ago we went exploring down in the lower levels. After we heard your mother calling we all decided to go hide. You and Eric were too scared after you guys reached the fifth floor so I continued down the stairs to the sixth floor. As soon as I saw you mother's shadow I quickly ran and hid in a dark corner. Your mom finally reached the sixth floor, but something was wrong. As soon as your mother stopped I saw another shadow behind her. Your mom turned around and screamed. That thing stabbed her, it was white but it had no face, it wasn't even human. After that the thing took your mother and faded away into the shadows. I ran back to the first floor in hope of finding you guys, but instead I bumped into this man and he asked me," How would you like to have infinite powers, anything beyond your wildest dreams?" so I took his hand and he led me back to the fifth floor. The same thing happened to me as they happened to you, I was struck by this beam and I fainted. And now I ended up here fighting you." Zack concluded.
"You're a fool to have trusted him. He's using you, you left my mother to die and I won't ever forgive that."
"You don't get, he gave me powers beyond comprehension and gave me another life. He's offering you the same thing, all you have to do is take my hand." Zack answered.
"You traded my mom's life for more strength. You bitch, I swear I'll kill you now."
"Suit yourself, but remember I'm not the only one who traded something precious for power."
As I turned I stared at Anne with pity. I couldn't believe someone like her would do something like that.
"You're trying so hard to protect someone that is just like me. I'm saddened. Who am I kidding, I'm going to kill you both." Zack said.
"Shut up! I'm protecting her because… because… I…"
"Because what? Because you love her?" Zack bragged.
"No. I'm protecting her because she's not like you. You used her to get to me. Now I'm here so lets end it."
The expression on her face told me she was sorry, but Zack's face told me he wanted to kill me so I gave him the same look back. I felt pitiful knowing that it was my fault my mom died. My anger turned into strength and a force of wind blew everything away from me. I don't understand. Why does everything have to end bad for me? I took my mind off of Zack and my mom was all I could think about. Before her death Eric and me felt safe and that she could take away our fears. After the incident we suffered so much. It started with our dad, he was arrested after our mother's death and we got sent to a caretaker. Ever since then we were treated as orphans and beat up just because we didn't fit in.
"When you're ready we'll start fighting." said Zack.
"You shouldn't rush 'cause after this battle is over my sword will be stained with your blood."
Zack's phone rang and he seemed to be upset from the conversation.
"No, I'm not done yet. Don't worry it won't take that long, it'll be over in less than one minute. Yeah their both here, should I kill them both? As you wish master." Zack concluded.
