The Darkest Light

Chapter One

I sat on the edge of my bed, contemplating on whether or not to go downstairs. I sighed and got up. Really, I had no choice. I, slowly left my dorm, only to be faced with the twins. Apparently, I'd waited too long.

"Hey, Sleeping Beauty," says Jon, the older of the twins.

"We were sent to come find you," finishes Kon.

"You know I hate birthdays, and don't call me that! Besides, as you can see, I'm coming," I reply, trying to push my way past them.

"But your turning 17," They say together, stopping me.

"You only turn 17 once," starts Jon.

"And you'll should be getting full control of your powers sometime this year," finishes Kon cheerfully.

I take a step back and examine them, reading their thoughts. Yes, I can also read minds. I never really understood that. I've never told anyone about it though.

They were trying to be cheerful, but in reality, they were as scared as I was. I still didn't have control of my current powers, yet someone, be it God, or whoever, expected me to handle more. Sometimes I wonder, whether or not there is a God.

"That's what I'm afraid of!" I snap at them. "You two know as well as I do, that me getting more powers isn't necessarily a good thing!"

They looked at each other, then back at me, "Maybe with the new ones coming, you'll figure out how to control the current ones," Jon states slowly.

Before Kon starts in with whatever they have planned, I interrupt, "One can only hope." With that I turn on my heel, go back into my room, and slam the door.

I sit on the bed, and start crying, not sure whether, the fact that they didn't just walk in after me, makes me glad, or even more upset. I just sit there until I hear a knock at the door.

I slowly look toward the door, "Who's there?" I demand miserably.

"It's me, Annabelle," she says.

I get up and walk toward the door.

"What?" I ask, as I open it.

She walks up to me, and wipes my tears, "Would it kill you to be happy, for once in your life?" she asks.

I slowly shake my head, and take a step back, "Yes, Anna, it probably would."

"Oh, don't be silly. Everyone's waiting for you downstairs."

"Yes, it would. You now my powers go crazy when I'm happy. And I know they are. Your point?"

"I know. But it's birthday. You should be happy."

"I hate birthdays," I said for the second time today.

She sighs, "I know. But can't you at least pretend to be happy. We worked hard on this."

I looked into her mind, only to see that "this" was a surprise party. I looked at her, "No, but I can go down there, and take in it."

She looked at me with wide eyes as maneuvered my way around her, and down the stairs. I got halfway down the stairs when I realized she wasn't coming. I turn around and start back up until I can see her.

"You coming?" I ask.

She looks at me in shock and instantly calms down, "Oh, yeah, I'm coming. I just spaced out for a second there."

Sometimes I wonder about her. Others I'm glad she's my roommate, and best friend, even though we're complete opposites.

I start heading down the stairs again, as I contemplate what happened back there. I push my worries to the side. I have other things to worry about, right now, I tell myself, as I prepare to enter hell.

Well, there you go. Tune in again next time. Please R&R.