Chapter 13

Reid grumbled and banged his fingers on the Hummer's steering-wheel impatiently. Through the passenger's side window he could see Tyler several yards away, apparently in the middle of an intense conversation with Pogue's landlord.

Gorman sat quietly in the back seat, his sharp eyes watching the two through the window as well. Throughout most of the day the elder didn't say more then two words as they prowled through the town in search of Pogue.

Tyler said a few more words to Pogue's landlord before he turned around and jogged back over towards the SUV.

"He hasn't seen Pogue at all today." Tyler stated as he climbed into the passenger's side.

Gorman sighed deeply in the backseat while up front Reid growled and thumped his hand against the steering wheel.

"Great, anymore bright ideas?"

"No." Tyler snapped and turned his head towards Gorman. "You feel anything Gorman?"

Gorman sighed and shook his head. "No."

"Damn. We've tried the school and his place. Where else would he be?" Tyler cursed and turned back around.

"Nicky's?" Reid suggested.

Tyler glared at him darkly. "I'm being serious Reid. You know he hates that place."

"It was just an idea. Excuse me." Reid grumbled and turned the on the Hummer's engine.

He was really getting tired of this. Throughout the whole day he wasn't able to say anything to Tyler without the other boy jumping down his throat about it.

He pulled the Hummer back onto the main road and drove down a few random streets, not really caring where he was going. No one in the car seamed to care. Tyler had his forehead pressed against his hand as he tried to think and Gorman was staring blankly at the back of Tyler's seat, obviously reaching out around them with his powers.

Reid rolled his eyes and focused his full attention on the road. Truth be told, he'd rather be back at school instead of out with one half-crazed geezer and a disgruntled Tyler looking for the wandering empath.

(Things weren't even this bad when Caleb was around...)

Sighing inwardly to himself, he pulled the Hummer off onto a small back road and drove down a small ways, having no idea where he was going. He risked another small glance over at Tyler and felt a small ping inside of his stomach. Tyler's face was full of worry and his fingers twisted nervously in his lap and once again Reid felt the familiar sensation as his jealousy started coiling inside of his stomach yet again.

(I swear Pogue had better be dying or else I'll ring his damn neck.)

His attention was averted a short time later when Gorman's voice rang in his ear.

"Reid stop."

Both boys jerked their heads towards the backseat at the sound of the elder's voice and Reid pulled off onto a shoulder a moment later. Gorman had a frown on his face as his eyes slowly moved left and right. Reid turned his head towards Tyler, his confused expression mirroring the younger boy's. Suddenly Gorman cleared his throat and pointed towards Reid's left.

"Take that road down there."

Reid stared at him for a long moment. "Why?"

Gorman shifted in his seat and closed his eyes. "I felt something now."

"Was it Pogue?" Tyler asked quietly, still staring at Gorman.

"I don't know...possibly."

That seamed to be enough to convince Tyler and the younger boy turned in his seat towards Reid.

"You heard him, that one right there."

Reid ignored him and looked in the rear-view mirror at Gorman, who was twisting his hands over the handle of his cane. Was it his imagination or did the elder look nervous?

"Reid!" Tyler growled impatiently.

Reid tore his gaze away from the mirror and glared at him, the anger inside of his eyes making Tyler jump slightly.

"Alright I'm going!" He growled.

He put the Hummer in gear and angrily slammed his foot down on the gas pedal, ignoring the surprised yelp from Tyler as his car sharply turned onto the road.

"Reid what the fuck!"

The blond said nothing and kept his eyes firmly on the road. Tyler shifted in his head and swore quietly a few more times before turning his attention back on Gorman.

"It's getting stronger." Gorman said quietly as the scenery hastily sped by.

Reid ignored him as his eyes locked on something in the distance. Something was sitting in the gravel by the side of the road, something bright yellow. He was just about ready to point it out when Tyler beat him to it.

"That's Pogue's bike!"

Gorman jerked his head up his mouth dropping open. Reid pulled off onto the side of the road a moment later, parking the Hummer near the bright yellow Ducati. Tyler opened his door and jumped out a second later, closely examining the motorcycle.

"It's Pogue's alright." He called out as the other two exited the vehicle. "What the hell is it doing here?"

Reid shrugged and took one long look at the scenery around him. Funny, the trees and the gravel driveway looked kinda familiar to him.

"Isn't this Caleb's house?"

Tyler looked around as well until he noticed the large metal gates a few hundred yards away. "Yeah, it is."

"That would explain it..." Gorman said quietly, leaning heavily on his cane.

Reid frowned. "Explain what?"

"Never you mind." Gorman said sternly and started hobbling up the gravel drive towards the Danvers house.

Tyler gave Reid a confused looked before the both of them followed Gorman up the driveway. They passed through the large metal gates and soon found themselves walking up the steps to the front door. Gorman flashed his eyes and door slowly opened inward. Reid and Tyler shared another confused look. That was the first time in many years they've seen the elder use his powers. They followed him inside a moment later, letting Gorman lead the way into the foyer.

Reid let his eyes wander over the room. It was dark; the sunlight was prevented from entering through the windows by the heavy red drapes. Gorman paused in the middle of the foyer and Reid assumed he was using his powers to feel out the area. The blond shuffled his feet nervously and waited. Gorman was silent for a long stretch of time before he inhaled sharply and his cane slipped from his fingers and clattered loudly on the floor.

Tyler stepped forwards. "What is it?"

"In there." Gorman pointed down the hallway into the sitting room.

Tyler immediately sped off down the hallway and Reid followed him a quick second later. He paused near the doorway however when he saw that Gorman was quietly heading towards the far area of the house. Reid was about to turn and follow the elder but his footsteps froze when he heard Tyler cry out.

"Oh my god!"

Reid spared one more look in the direction that Gorman disappeared before charging into the living room. He skidded to a halt when he saw that Tyler was crouched over something near the fireplace.

When he got closer he saw it was Pogue.

"Pogue!' Tyler rolled the unconscious boy over onto his back and started checking the extent of his injuries.

A lump formed in Reid's throat from the sight. There was a trail of dried blood at the corner of Pogue's mouth and a nasty red welt on his neck.

"Damn. What the hell happened to him?"

Tyler didn't answer him. The younger boy cursed under his breath and placed his right hand over Pogue's throat. Reid watched quietly as Tyler's eyes turned black and the tips of his fingers glowed with a soft red light. He ran his fingers over the redness on Pogue's neck; the skin healed and red spots soon faded. He then moved his hands over Pogue's face and the side of his head, trying to heal every injury he could find.

After a moment Tyler's shoulders slumped and Reid could tell the other boy was getting tired. Despite his failing strength, Tyler kept at it, his hands now moving over Pogue's torso; His hands where starting to shake now and he was breathing heavily. Reid felt himself grow nervous from the site.

Tyler's hands where shaking harder and fearful that the younger boy might over-extent himself, Reid gently grabbed his arms and pulled him back. Tyler gasped and slumped back against him, panting deeply. Not even realizing what he was doing, Reid brought his arms around him and held the other teen against him.

"He needs more..." Tyler wheezed against Reid's chest and tried to raise his arm again.

He stopped him. "You've done enough, he's fine. Besides, you can't handle anymore."

"Yes I can–"

"Tyler." Reid grabbed his hands again and pulled him a short distance away.

Gorman entered the room and took one long look at Pogue's crumpled body. Reid glanced over Tyler's head at him and frowned; the sleeve on Gorman's sweater was ripped and even from the dark lighting in the room he could see there was a large gash on his forearm.

Before he could voice his discovery Gorman approached them and leaned over Pogue's body.

"Let's get him somewhere safe." He motioned for Tyler and Reid to move him.

Tyler took a few deep breaths and obeyed, going to Pogue's side.

"Somewhere safe? Why?" Reid asked, growing more confused by the moment.

"Don't question me boy, just do it!" Gorman snapped back at him.

Reid flinched from the elder's tone and hasty went to Pogue's side and helped Tyler lift the unconscious boy off the floor.

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Chase swore loudly and rested against the large tree behind him. Blood was oozing from the gash on his thigh and leaving a warm trail down his whole leg.

(Fucking old man!)

He groaned loudly as he ran his hand over the wound, trying to halt the flow of blood. He sighed when it worked and used his powers once again to completely remove the stains on his jeans. His hand brushed over his pocket and froze when he didn't feel a bump in the cloth.

Panic washed over him and he frantically searched himself for his misplaced item.

(Fuck! It's gone.)

The pendent, he couldn't find it anywhere. He had it on him when he finished with Pogue and was about to leave the house with it when...

(Dammit, he has it!)

Snarling to himself, Chase turned his head and gazed back at the Danvers manner. The old man that attacked him...he must've grabbed it.

(Looks like I'll have to pay him a visit sometime soon...)