"I told you never to interfere."
Faye stood up, holding her stomach while her eyes remained black. "And I told you to go to hell. We're both out of luck."
Chase frowned and sent his Power into her. She could see it coming from his hands in strands of clear, rippling energy. It always reminded Faye of water. The fluid strands hit her chest and she fell to her knees, gasping in pain. Faye felt like she was being burned from the inside, as if fire was trying to escape her body. The worst of the pain came from the wound on her stomach. It was like the actual cuts were the only release the fire could find. Her voice stuck in her throat and she supported herself on one arm, clutching her stomach with the other.
Over the pain, Faye could hear and feel Reid trying to break down the door. The only thing keeping him out of the room was her Power. She could even hear him yelling her name. Even with the pain, Faye knew she had to keep her concentration on the door. She had to hold on until the others showed up or Reid would not stand a chance.
Keeping his Power surging into her with one hand, Chase squatted down beside her. He leaned on his knees and moved Faye's hair out of her face with his free hand. She looked up at him from under her eyebrows, defiance clear as day in the dark oblivion of her eyes. Chase's eyes had not even gone black yet. They glistened as he looked at his sister, as if they held unshed tears. "Why do you have to force my hand on this? I don't want to kill you."
He waited for a response but Faye was unable to give him one. The pain was overwhelming her ability to speak. Realization dawned on his face and he released her from his Power. Faye gasped, finally able to breathe. She took a moment until her breathing was steady. "You don't have any problems killing family. You said it comes naturally to you, remember? Why should this time be any different."
Faye was shocked to see a tear roll down Chase's cheek. He cradled her face in his hands, "Because you're my twin. We make each other whole. Growing up away from you, I always felt like a part of me was missing. If I have to kill you, I'll regret it. You know better then anyone that I don't regret my decisions."
"Then why do it?"
He clenched his jaw as another tear fell. "Because you stand in my way. You always have and I guess I respect you for that. Your determination, your strength of will. But I will not be stopped . . . by anyone. Don't make me do this, Hellion."
"Don't use that nickname. We aren't kids anymore and the sweat little boy who called me that is gone. Besides, you already know my answer." Faye watched him. She could see his inner turmoil in his eyes. She always did believe that the eyes were the window to the soul. There was still some good left in him but not enough. Faye knew that and knew she would probably die this time.
She was going to die for people she barely knew. That thought should have made her angry or at least frustrated. Her few memories of Tyler and Reid flashed through her mind. They had been so good to her. Even Reid, in a 'pain-in-the-ass' kind of way. A new sense of determination empowered her, "I may not know them very well, Chase, but I can't stand by while our family destroys innocent people."
He jumped up and turned away from her. Suddenly, he spun back and grabbed her chin. "They are not innocent! We've had this argument a thousand times and neither of us are going to budge. How about you let Reid in, Faye. He's trying so hard to protect you, even though he barely knows you. Funny thing about them, really. They get attached so quickly. It's their main weakness and why they'll die. You can't save them because you're going to be their death. Reid and Tyler seem to lose all reason when it comes to you. Well, not that Reid had much to begin with."
Faye grabbed his wrist, anger fuelling her. She sent some of her Power into him through the veins and arteries on his wrist. He smiled bitterly at her, "You can't win. I'm stronger than you."
"But I'm smarter." She sent an extra surge and her Power made its way through his blood toward his heart. His sneer turned into a cringe of pain and he let go of her to clutch at his chest.
Faye watched as he curled into a fetal position, trying to fight her off. Chase may have had the brute strength but Faye had the smarts and knew how to hit the right spot. He cried out in agony and the thumping on the door stopped. Faye figured that Reid was not expecting Chase to be the one hurting. However, she was wary. Faye knew she could not hold him for long, that he would figure out how to stop the Power from slamming into the walls of his heart.
Reid started throwing himself into the door again. It took more of her concentration then before. Something hit her and she fell to the floor. She touched above her eyebrow and her hand came away with blood. She looked up to find Chase standing above her, his eyes like black water at night.
"Shit, that was fast."
"I know how you think, remember?" He stood in front of her but something connected with the back of his skull. He looked at the ground to find a heavy textbook at his feet. Something else hit him, and then another one. It was as if the room itself was attacking him. Chase looked over at Faye. She stood with her arms held out at her side, palms up.
Chase lifted his arms up and she found her body rising with them. He threw her across the room and into the far wall. He kept her pinned to the wall as he looked over at the door. It was shaking on its hinges.
"You can't protect yourself if you're protecting the blond wonder. Noone is going to help either of you. They can't hear him. Hell, they can't even see him."
Faye struggled to keep her concentration, "What . . . are you talking about?"
Chase cocked his head to the side, "I took your advice about exposure. Noone will be blae to hear him or see him. Well, unless they're right outside of the door. I have more Power than you, Faye. I can hide all this from everyone else and stop you."
"You don't have more Power. You had to steal to get what you have."
He growled and threw her into the door. It took all her concentration to keep the door from not only opening, but from breaking too. Chase had accomplished his purpose, the object floating around the room fell and no longer attacked him. He slammed her into the bookshelf on the opposite wall. He let her own momentum bring her to the ground, books falling with her. Faye struggled to lift herself up but she could not do it. The best she could do was roll onto her back. Her eyes were growing heavy and her concentration was wavering.
Chase kneeled down and used his Power to put pressure on Faye's throat. She could not breath. Every breath she took had no air. . . Chase was suffocating her. She did not have the energy to fight him, using the last of her Power to keep the door shut for as long as possible. She just had to hold on long enough for Tyler to bring help.
Chase watched as Faye's eyes slowly closed and her body went limp. He leaned over her and a tear fell onto her cheek. He kissed her forehead, "You'll always be Hellion to me. Goodbye."
He stood up and released her from his Power. She looked so peaceful and calm. He regretted having to hurt her for so long, especially having to kill her in the end. She was the last good thing in his life. The only thing keeping him from completely losing himself to the addiction. Now she was gone, an important part of him dead. The little boy that had given her that nickname swam before his eyes and disappeared forever.
The door no longer shook and Reid had stopped calling out. Chase turned to the door and smiled bitterly. "Time to play."
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A/N: Stats class seems to be the best time for me to write. The Prof treats us like Kindergarten kids and it is so boring. All I have to do is memorize the study guide and I'm set. So that gives me time to write . . . until she puts us to sleep. I'm going to try to get someone to Beta for me because it is hard to take yourself out of author mode and put yourself in the role of the reader. Because I know what I mean to get across, I don't notice where I go wrong. A beta also can give you advice/ideas for the story. So, if I get a little writer's block for certain parts, it should help.
On to the reviews,
brrwsklly: Sorry for the wait. Hope it lived up to your expectations.
Mrs. St. John Allerdyce: Thank you!
xBrokenDreamerx: I know it was a little short but it just felt right to stop there. We'll see about Pogue . . . Faye, Tyler or Reid may have to knock it out of him.
Rotem: Why thank you.
Miss.Allerdyce: We'll see.
Daydream1: From a reader's standpoint, cliffies suck. From a writer's standpoint, they are gold. I thought Tyler's behaviour was a good touch. He hangs out with Reid enough. It's about time they rubbed off on each other.
Philyra: I liked it in the movie how Caleb said "Move over Baby Boy" when Reid wanted to drive after starting Sara's car. What can I say, it stuck with me. As I said to Daydream1, it's about time they rubbed off on each other, and yes, it IS good for them.
GossipGirl05: I'm glad to hear I'm doing a good job. I liked Tyler's peacekeeper/passivist role in the movie but there is a time when Tyler must be bold and Reid-ish.
Dean's Leather Jacket: Sorry for the wait! However, you will probably be wanting to know what happens next . . . again.
SkyeMercer: Don't worry about it. I understand what you're going through. At least you reviewed at all. Ouch, being sick sucks. Feel better!
kEs-2717: LOL! Chase was insane but kind of cute. All the guys were hot. . . and I just loved how crazy he was and how he seemed to switch emotions with the flick of a switch.
Draco's Secret Lover: Games are fun. I love to play games . . . especially when they make you feel like God. . . okay, now I'm getting crazy. Don't mind me.