Title: Falling Through Love?
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews and sorrys over my cat. Don't feel sorry for me, though, because I don't like pity. I know, weird. But, when I went in my garage, there was this cat. I was like," Shadow...". But, it was this grey cat that I swear, looks exactly like my black cat, Shadow, except he's grey. Oh, well...Probably his reancarnation(lol). Yestderaday, I went to Raging Waters and I have a great joke for you:When your about to go down one of the slides or whatever, ask the person, really seriously," Where do I go?"(It's from Dane Cook, a comedian, but about a drive-through). The person will probably look at you as if you were an idiot. But hey, it's funny. Okay, anyways...Enjoy chapter 9 and review!
Chapter Nine: Ms.Sinister's Return & Mr.Hottie's Arrival
We all sat down on a table with our trays of lunch food. Warren was sitting, staring down at his food and taking small bites. Well, at least he shows some sign of life. Today, I wore a long-sleeved, black shirt that went past my hips, blue jeans, and black ballet, flat shoes. My hair was in loose pingtails(A/N:Like Layla's in the movie).
" Hey, Warren", Layla greeted. He mumbled and searched through his backpack, then pulled out a book. That didn't surprise me...
" Hey, guys. I heard there's a new guy", Ethan said. We looked up at him curiously.
" Yeah. I his name's Michael Smith", Zach continued.
" Do you know what he can do", I asked.
" Um...I think it's...bringing the dead back to life", Magenta said, joining in.
" Weird...", I muttered, Layla nodding in agreement.
" So, what does he look like", Will said.
"...Hot...", Magenta said, staring toward the cafeteria enterance. That was a very, unlike, Magenta thing. We looked curiously where she was staring at. Me and Layla sighed, aling with every other girl, our face expressions showing clear attraction. This, Michael Smith, had gorgeous features, deep, hypnotising eyes, and shaggy, black hair that fell in front of his face. He smiled sensually at the girls. He had on tight, black jeans, a black leather jacket and a red, long-sleeved shirt(A/N:Garret Hedlund, Jack image. Yummy).
" Um, Layla", Will said, waving his hand in front of her face. She turned sharply toward him and smiled as if nothing happened. Magenta and I, also turned when he became out of sight. Zach, Ethan and even Warren raised an eyebrow.
" Dude, what was that about", Zach asked, looking around at the other girls who were still staring, waiting for him to return.
" What was what about", Magenta asked.
" You guys totally zoned out when that guy came in." Zach paused." And you called him hot?"
" Because he is", I muttered. Right? O shouldn't think that. I don't even know him. And besides, I would be betraying Lash. Wait? Betraying? Where'd that come from? Me and Lash are friends. Just...Friends...
But he did try to make a move on you...
He's a guy...What'd ya expect?
Whatever you say. But it seems your just try'n to convince yourself.
What's there to convince? We're only friends.
Right...
Shut up! My god, I've gone mad!
That's what hormones do to you.
Hormones? How's about you go away! Huh...?
Wow, you are crazy...
Goodbye...!
(A/N:If you're confused...She just had one of those crazy mental battles Ya know, the ones you have in your head. I've had 'em. Am I the only one? Oh well...)
" Um...Carmen?" I looked up and saw the whole table, even Warren, staring strangely at me. Wow, if I can give Warren the creeps...That just screams that I'm scary(A/N:No offense to Warren fans).
" What...", I asked.
" Are you okay. You were making strange faces. Like from angry, to confused", Layla said. I shrugged, and began eating as if nothing happened. Zach and Ethan shrugged, then began eating. The only one who seemed to glance at her once in awhile was Magenta.
" Okay, I'm done", I said quickly, getting up and throwing away my tray of food." See ya."
I walked out of the cafeteria and went toward my locker. I didn't want to enter into another mental battle and look like a total idiot in front of everyone. It would be better for me to be alone, and clear my mind of all thoughts...
" Um, excuse me", I heard someone say from next to me. Great...Honeymoon of clear thoughts is over...
I turned and saw the new kid, Michael Smith. Awe...Already I have that warm feeling...Like when I'm around...Shut up!
Told ya so...
Stay clear of those thoughts...
" Yes", I asked, trying to keep a straight face.
" Where's room 27", he asked, staring back down at his schedule.
Room 27...Oh, yeah!
" It's down that way", I said, pointing down the hall," Then you turn left and it should be alittle ways down." He smiled thankfully. Such a cute smile...Oh, well...The way he smiles at me doesn't really matter.
" Thanks, um...", he said, waiting for my name.
" Oh, um, Carmen. Carmen State." How James Bond was that? James. James Bond...Man, I'm stupid. Wait, why am I rambling on and on in my head like this?
" Right. Carmen...I've hear a lot about you. I guess, you saved the school?" I smiled, remembering what happened at Homecoming.
" Yeah, along with my friends. It was mainly Will, though."
" Yeah, I've heard of Will Stronghold, too. So...What powers do you have", he asked. Why is he starting a conversation? I'll just start to stutter like a stupid idiot. That's how I am around guys...
" Oh, I can turn invisible and pass through solid objects. Pretty useful power." Well, it is useful.
" Cool. I can bring the dead back to life. Weird, I know. My parents say it isn't really a power. They don't really know what it is, actually. My mom can take away someone's energy with a simple touch from skin to skin(A/N:She's not Rogue, from X-men. Just clear'n that up), and my father can give life to dead plants, which I always thought was a useless power. So, they don't know exactly how this happened-my powers. And to me, these powers aren't really worthy for a hero. That's probably why I'm a sidekick. But your powers are cool..."
I nodded. That was an interesting story.
" So, um...Bye", I said, quickly walking the other way. He waved and turned. I guess I'm taking the long way to my locker. So, one of his parents can take energy, or life, and the other can give life. Then how did he get the power to bring the dead back to life? I'm sure he shouldn't that power, because people need to die. It's all a matter of fate, actually. He would probably make a good sidekick. I mean, if a civilian was killed, he could just revive them. Right...? Oh, well...Wait, I'm rambling again!
I think you should see some help?
Oh, be quiet! You're so annoying!
So, you're calling yourself annoying?
Um...?
Yep, I'm confusin' ya, aren't I?
What's with the accent? Actually, shut up!
Now you're just say'n that ta yourself...
La la la...I'm not listening!
Oh! Here he comes!
Wha'...? Here who-
" Um, are you alright?" I looked up and saw Lash staring strangely at me. Great, another person who thinks I'm crazy. Clear thoughts. Breathe, okay...
" Yeah. Just being me...Uh...", I said, breathing in and out, before I could finally relax. No more battles in my head. They hurt my brain and I get confused. Okay...I'm alright...
" Well, okay...Did you see the new kid? Was he a sidekick", he said, an evil smile forming on his face. The shoving into lockers has began.
" More like:he is hot", I muttered.
" What", he said, looking at me even more confusingly than before.
" So, he's a sidekick? Okay. Goodbye", he said quickly and brushed past me.
" Wait, no he...Oh, well...", I said. Lash was kind of angry. Poor Michael. He'll be stuck in a locker sooner or later.
You're an idiot.
Why?
That wsn't anger, it was-
Bye!
I shook my head and continued down the hall, ignoring all the stares. School would be over soon. Man, I really need to rest. It's like I've gone completely mad. Maybe I am...Or it could be my emotions...Wait! My emotions!
I looked down and noticed that my hands and feet began to disappear. Okay, calm down. Calm...
My feet and hands came back. Good...Okay, stay this way...
---After school
I walked toward my house after getting off the bus. My messenger bag bopped uo and down as I made my way toward the door. As it turnes out, Michael will be using the same bus as me to get to school and leaving. That's totally awesome! I mean...Cool. He's pretty nice, and has an attitude that's nothing like what he wears. And I thougt he was going to be mean. And it turns out, that he was shooved into a locker! Who knew? I wasn't going to say it was Lash. But maybe I should have told him? Oh, well...
I opened the door and steppes in the house. It was unusually quiet. I threw my messenger bag on the ground and started toward my room. My steps were frantic for some reason. I walked down the hall and opened my door.
My eyes widened in shock. It was...
" Well hello there Carmen. Remember me?"
" How could I not, Victoria', I spat bitterly. Victoria meerly laughed. She was sitting crossed-legged on my bed. The house was quiet...Did she?
" Where's my mom and brother?"
" Didn't you see the note on your fridge? Your, mom, said she and your brother were out. So, I didn't do anything to them..."
" How did you know where I lived", I asked.
" Through the grape vine...", was all she said, before looking around the room curiously.
" Nice room. Very decorative", she said. I rolled my eyes. Was there a point in this?
" There is a point..." How did she...
" You do not have three powers", I cryed out in shock.
" Actually, more like four..."
" H-how", I asked. There was no...That's impossible...How?
" Well, both my mother had telekinesis and my father had the power to take away someone's powers and life force. Sort of like that boy's, Michael Smith, mother. But, every human has the power of telepathy. So, I practiced, It wasn't really working...So, my father found a way to take someone's power and convert it, into someone else. So he stole the power of telepathy and gave some of it to me. With the premonitions, well...They aren't that strong...Once again, every human has the ability to have premonitions, but mine were stronger. Maybe the power was passed down by older ancestors, I don't know. My fourth power, is mental blasts. Actually, maybe that could count as part of telepathy. So maybe I do have only three powers? Well, my brother has, or had, the power to take someone's powers, lifeforce and energy. His was way more stronger than my father's. He only needed to concentrated. And, my father had to touch a person, my brother didn't. He was only five when..."
Her voice trailed off. I watched her, before she finally continued.
"...When he accidently sucked himself dry. So, he accidently killed himself. Probably because he had no control over it. It was sad..."
" So...Why tell me this?"
She looked up and smirked." You'll find out..." My eyes narrowed.
" Not if I call the police."
" You can't prove anything. I didn't do anything. It was only a school fight, is what they would say. But, if you tell anyone, your family and friends, are finished..."
" Not if I find out what your planning!"
" You wanna know...? I'll tell you..." I leaned against the wall and waited.
" I need to find a way to bring my brother back. He'll be alittle older, but oh well...Only by about a month or two. Anyways, I need to bring him back so I can take control over the world. And to do that, there can't be any superheros, so my brother will take care of that...Together, we'll rule over this world."
" What about your parents", I asked.
" I don't care about them They're dying of old age. That's why my father gave me telepathy. To help carry on what he was planning. He'll be proud..."
I stepped closer to her.
" Okay. I learned everything. So let me ask you. Why are you telling me this?" She grinned.
" So I could watch you suffer as I erase everything that just happened."
" What...", I asked. Then I felt something in my mind. Everything began to fade. Why am I here? Why is she here? What's she doing? All that she just told me negan to fade. I fell to my knees, and clutched my head. It hurts so much...
" I'll pull up the memory of sleep. Say goodnight", I could hear her say. My eyes fluttered, and I suddenly became tired. I fell onto my back, my eyes closing.
" When I get rid of the superheros", I could hear her saying," I'll pull up the memory the memory of just know. So you'll feel all the blame because you were the only one who knew. And after that, I'll kill you..."
" Why are you doing this to me...", I asked, barely able to even make out my own voice.
" I had a premonition...", was all I heard, before everything went black, and the pain vanished...
Remember...was the last thing that flashed in my head.
---
" Carmen...Carmen...Carmen...CARMEN", I heard someone yelling, as I opened my eyes. I looked up and saw my brother staring down at me with a funny look on his face. I sat up and looked at my surrounding. I was on floor. Why?
" What are you doing on the floor", he asked. My hand flew to my forehead. I think I should be remembering something? No, that's silly...
" I don't know...", I said. He shrugged and walked out of my room.
" What's wrong with me?"
Remember...
Oh, not you again...Hello...?
" Ha, my evil conceince is gone", I cheered to myself. Remember? Remember what? How Michael Smith, the total hottie, talked to me? Or how stupid Lash talked to me? I don't know why I liked him? He's nothing but a bully...
" Carmen, are you alright? Your brother said something was wrong", my mom asked.
" Nothing's wrong", I yelled back.
" Okay!" What should I be remembering? God, this is so confusing. Oh, well...Nothing important. It's not like it's the end of the world or anything bad...Right?
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A/N: Ohhhhhh! Victoria erased her memory of what she said. Do you think she knows about Micheal's power? Do you think she erased the memory of Lash? Because Carmen can't seem to remember him either. Do you think Carmen with remember? Will there be a love triangle between Michael, Carmen, and Lash? Why am I asking you all these questions? Review, and you'll find out! Please!