Rain: Chapter 8

As weeks passed I started to become much better at walking on my own. Ramie had come up with some special medicine that helped speed up my healing process so I could start learning how to use my powers. My first lesson was simple enough, I had to learn to move things without touching them.

"This will seem hard at first but I assure you that once you get it, it will get easier." Mark said.

I nodded at attempted to move a picture of my mother to the mantle. I got it to at least float but I could seem to make it budge after that. After a few tries, he let me take a break and I ate some lunch. Before going back to continue my lesson I decided to take a quick walk down the hall to get some more practice with my legs. I stumbled a few times but I never fell to the ground. When I reached the training room I stumbled again and fell into Mark's arms.

"Be careful," he said with a smirk.

I stood up, "Stop teasing me,"

He laughed, "Ok…Carmen,"

I tensed up and backed myself into a wall. He approached me and then placed a kiss on my lips making me long for more of his touch. "That is totally not fair," I whispered.

He smiled, "No, you being naked in front of me and leaving me with a hard on is not fair."

I giggled, "I don't do it on purpose I swear!"

"Sure sure,"

"Hey! I never asked you to help me take a bath every now and then that was your choice."

He sighed, knowing he was defeated. "You're right. Now let's go practice some more."

We practiced all the way up until dinner time. I got to meet more of his ministry and loved every one of them. Hunter made me laugh the most. He had so many jokes about my father that I couldn't help but to laugh at. There was also this woman named Chyna there. She was built like a man but you could tell she was all woman. I kind of adopted her as my big sister of the group.

After dinner, The Undertaker asked me to take a walk with him to the garden outside.

"I want to show you something." He said as we reached the doors to the garden. "Close your eyes."

I looked at him and folded my arms.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you." He said.

I sighed and closed my eyes. He opened the doors and pulled me outside with him. We walked for what seemed like an hour before he stopped me. "Alright you can open your eyes."

When I did I seen an entire garden full of black rose bushes. I gasped and looked around at them. "How did you do this?"

"Well you remember the black roses you made on your own and left at the funeral home?"

I nodded.

"I took them and used their seeds to grow this place…just for you."

"I love it…thank you," I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him close for a hug.

"It was nothing honestly. You deserve it."

I smiled at him and then kissed him on the lips. We then decided to go back into the mansion since it was getting late and I was really tired. Mark walked me all the way back to my room first before going to his own bedroom. He placed a gentle kiss on my cheek before leaving and I went into my room happy as a bird.

I brushed my hair out and changed into a nightgown before climbing into bed and dozing off for the night. I slept awfully peacefully that night…no nightmares…and especially stress free.

My powers were beginning to improve after two months. I had learned so much from Mark and it was really exciting. I only wished that my mother could have seen me doing all this.

"Hey girl are you ok?" Ramie asked me. I had gotten up in the middle of the night and gone out to the garden.

"Sorry did I wake you?" I asked.

"No not at all dear."

I sighed, "I wish I can see my mom. I miss her so much."

"I know how you feel girl, but that time hasn't come yet. You still have a lot to learn and that's what she waiting on."

"Yea I know but I really just want to meet her one time."

Ramie smiled, "She wants to meet you too believe me. She's just worried that you two meeting right now will cause something to spark in Paul. He's connected to her you know?"

I nodded, "Yea I know."

"Look I know it sucks right now, but you are nowhere near as powerful as Paul just yet. We need to make sure that you are a match for him before we let you out of this place. Mark believes in you, we all do."

I smiled, "Thanks Ramie, that makes me feel better."

"Good. Now speaking of Mark…I see you two are regaining your friendship."

I blushed, "Well I guess you can call it that."

She smiled, "Awe I knew it! You and Mark are in love with each other,"

"No! I mean maybe we are…I'm not too sure what it is I'm feeling just yet."

She put her hands on her hips, "Are you kidding me? I see the way he looks at you and how you look at him. You two are definitely in love. Don't try to fight it,"

I laughed, "Ok so I'm definitely in love with him…and he might be in love with me."

Ramie shook her head and got up, "You'll stop fighting him at some point you know. I know you, there is no way you are going to be able to resist him much longer."

"That's what you think, I'm a solider…"

She laughed and then went back inside. "Don't be out here long girlie."

"I won't be after that talk." I said.

She giggled and headed back to her room. I stared up at the stars for awhile and then decided to go back inside. I was on my way back to my room when I was cut off by The Undertaker.

"Excuse sir…" I said with a smile.

He chuckled, "No…excuse me,"

"What are you doing up this late?" I asked.

"I'm the Lord of Darkness darlin' I never sleep." He whispered into my ear, sending chills up my spine. He placed one hand on the small of my back and pulled me close so he could kiss me. This time however, his tongue wanted access to my mouth…so I let him in. He moaned a little as he deepened our kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck and allowed him to pick me up and carry me into his room.

He laid me down on my back and climbed on top of me, still kissing me ever so tenderly. He moved down to neck, placing butterfly kisses on every part of it. I closed my eyes and moaned softly.

"You are so beautiful," he said. "Will you please stay with me tonight?"

I nodded and kissed me once again before laying down next to me and wrapping his arms around my waist.

"You should sleep here every night," he whispered. "I could get use to this."

I laughed quietly, "I'm sure we could arrange that…"