Eddie's cryptic behaviour kept me on edge, I had no idea what he was planning to do. Especially as I just recently discovered he's somehow related to my past, I wasn't sure what would happen next. Despite all of this, I attempted to bury all of my questions into my subconscious, just so I could get through the day.

This seemed to work because before I knew it, I was walking into my last class –Art-holding my sketch book. For some reason I looked forward to this class, I couldn't help but think it was because I knew I would see Eddie.

Or so I thought…

I strolled into the classroom, expecting to see the blonde haired idiot at his seat but was surprised to see the seat as empty. A wave of confusion swept over me, he was usually here before me, is he late? Did he bunk? Despite my confusion I waved it off. He's probably just bunked...nothing out of the ordinary.

Or so I thought…again.

When I walked into Anubis house I knew something was wrong. There was just this eerie feeling, something wasn't right…something was missing. I narrowed my eyes and looked around. Nothing seemed to be out of place, so a burglary was out of the question. I walked through the common room and into the kitchen, where Trudy stood.

Her elbows were planted on the kitchen table, with her chin sandwiched between the palms of her hands. Here eyebrows were pulled together as she read something from a piece of paper.

"Trudy" My voice rung through the room and Trudy's head snapped up, forcing a smile.

"Hello dearie, how was school?" She asked sweetly. Her smile showed she was happy as usual, but it did not reach her eyes. They looked resembled glass, almost emotionless, something was wrong with her. I frowned.

"What's wrong?" I asked, ignoring her question.

"Nothing dearie, just something I have to sort out" She said. I stared at her unconvinced.

"Are you-"

"Yes I'm fine Patricia, just go and ready for dinner, it'll be a bit early today" She said. I nodded stiffly and made my way to my room. I wasn't sure why I still had this feeling, but I'm convinced I was going to find out soon.

*.*.*.

Dinner was…odd. Again I felt this sense of incompleteness, I had no reason why. Except when Fabian spoke.

"Trudy, have you seen Eddie? I haven't seen him all day" Fabian inquired. The apprehension hit me like a tonne of bricks.

Goodbye Yacker

So does this mean that my hunch was correct? That he really meant what he said when he said 'Goodbye'? I shook my head, attempting to clear my thoughts, there is no way something so casual could mean something more. Especially when speaking to me, I'm nothing special.

"Patricia" Trudy's voice pulled me from my thoughts and I realised I had zoned out and now everyone was looking at me. Did I miss something?

"Yes?" I asked expectantly. Glancing at Joy, who was in the seat opposite me, hoping she could give me a clue of what everyone expected of me. Nothing.

"Have you seen Eddie today?" She asked, which seemed like the second time. I thought back to this morning when I bumped to him in the corridor. Was it worth telling them and possibly being blamed for his disappearance? Shall I tell them the truth? I decided against it, if Trudy was desperate to know I would tell her later, without an audience.

"No" I replied bluntly, then continued with eating my dinner. The last thing I needed right now was to be accused of murder, I would save the drama for later.

.*.*.*

When I went to sleep that night, I had a lot on my mind and it showed through my dreams.

I was in the forest again, where I got lost the day Eddie arrived. But this time it was pitch black and I could barely see a thing. I stumbled along the past, fighting all the plants that stood in my way, until I reached an open space. A clearing maybe?

In this open space the vegetation was minimal…thank God. I was getting tired of having the constant scent of leaves in my face. I looked around, why am I here? Why do I keep having these odd dreams?

Squawk!

My head snaps towards the direction of the sound, but I already know what it is. It's the Phoenix. It's long yellow tail on fire…but it wasn't burning. I stared, my eyes as wide as the sun, and the Phoenix stared back.

"Well you're definitely a Phoenix" I murmured to myself, while walking towards it. While I was doing this, I felt a strong heard to look around, I felt like someone was watching me. But I knew I couldn't afford to break the connection with the Phoenix, it could fly away and I could never see it again.

I slowly inched closer, my breath shaking with each step. I reached my hand out slightly attempting to gain it's just. However just before I reached it, it squawked and flew away. Instantly I followed the direction it was going, preparing to break into a run, until I saw where it landed.

The strange thing is that it didn't land far away, or on a tree. It landed on a person. The man in the jet black cloak. His gold tinted hazel eyes shone brightly in the darkness. I was so engrossed in them, as if he has pulled me into his person prison.

The phoenix landed on his shoulder and he began to stroke its fur.

"Do you know who I am yet?" He asked. I could hear the smile, in his velvet voice. For some reason I felt like I couldn't answer, like his very existence enchanted me, cutting off all the feeling I had in my body. I tried opening and closing my mouth but my mouth didn't move an inch.

I started to panic, my breath quickening, why can't I move? The cloaked figure laughed menacing and took two steps towards me. My eyes widened. He's walking near me…that can't be good. I tried to move my hands and legs, but it was no use. I was stuck.

I continued my attempt to break free of this hold, I knew the clocked figure had on me, but of course it was no use. I watched in anticipation as he inched closer, getting more nervous by the second. Go away, please go away, I thought. Surely Eddie can't be this menacing in reality, so why is he now?

The cloaked figure stopped in his tracks and laughed.

"That's not what I meant princess, though technically you're right" He spoke. At first I was confused, I didn't say anything, what was he talking about? But then I realised, did he read my thoughts? That's impossible.

"I'm afraid it's not impossible" My eyes averted toward him. He definitely is reading my thoughts. I narrowed my eyes at him as he removed the hood from this cloak. I Felt my insides burning as I waited for his face to be revealed.

And then I woke up. Now here I am , a week later loitering in the woods, waiting for something to happen. I haven't seen Eddie since the morning I bumped into him. At least this proves my suspicions, he's gone, but I don't know why.

And for some reason I feel…incomplete without him here. It makes no sense, I barely know the guy, so why do I …miss him? I shook my head and decided to put my energy into something important , like trying to control my powers.

So I place myself in front of a bush and stick my hand out. I tried to concentrate but I was too distracted. How does a girl learn to shoot fire out of her hands, other than when she's angry? After five minutes of failing, I huffed and threw myself on the floor.

"Stupid curse, can't even use it right!" I grumbled. What's the point of even trying? I might as well just give up and forget about controlling it. I heard a light ruffling coming from the bush so I looked up. And I saw the Phoenix…of course.

"What do you want?" I grumbled. It tilted its head to the side, as if it was asking if I was okay. Was the Phoenix really communicating with me?

"You keep showing up, but you don't do anything but make me wonder, what the hell you are!" I exclaimed frustrated. It blinked, as if to remind me that I'm being stupid.

"So are you going to help me or what?" I asked it. Sure if its known as 'The teacher' it's here to help me right? The Phoenix raised its head and flew away. I sighed.

"Of course" I muttered to myself, not even bothering to look at where it went. This whole situation was starting to irritate me, I am more than tired of looking for clues to what the hell is happening. I just want to live my miserable life so I can die already.

Suddenly I felt a ray of warm below my thigh. I sighed…oh please tell me I didn't. I looked under me and was slightly shocked to see flames, burning a branch. Which means I did, I set a branch on fire. But I can't set a bush on fire when I actually want to…Great.

"Bloody hell!" I grumbled, getting up and stamping on it. But it wouldn't go out. I growled, oh come one! What next?

"Yacker?" …of course. Out of all the times his week you decide to appear now? Thanks a lot world, you have officially pissed me off. I pretended I didn't hear him and continued to stamp on the branch. It still wouldn't go out.

"Did you set that branch on fire?" He asked incredulously

"Yes, I did" I grumbled. He rolled his eyes.

"Here" He said, pushing me aside and giving the branch one last squash, making the fire go out. I frowned.

"How did you do that?" I asked in disbelief. His lips pulled into a smile.

"Let's just say it's my party trick" I roll my eyes. "What are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing" I retorted. He rolled his eyes and shrugged, suppressing a smile.

"Touché"

We stood there, staring into each other's eyes, the playfulness melting from his eyes, it reminded me of something but I couldn't think of what. I turned my head away from his gaze, picking up my bag, and walking away.

I didn't like how he looked at me, he didn't have the hate that everyone else had for me and I didn't like that. In fact if I was being perfectly honest, it scared me…that was the look everyone gave me when they first met me, before they found out about my powers. Then I let them down, and I'll let him down too.

"Where are you going?" I heard him call behind me, his footsteps easing towards me. Go away from here, I'm doing you a favour now fuck off. I didn't answer, instead I walked faster. I heard his footsteps get faster and the next thing I know he's grabbing my arm and turning me around. I glared at him.

"Why do you do that?" He asked.

"Do what?"

"Walk away from people, why are you always on your own?" Because people walk away from me, they don't need me and I don't need them. He frowned as he awaited my answer.

"What part of 'no one talks to me around here' do you not understand Edison" I snapped.

"But why? What's so bad about you that everyone in your own house doesn't even spare a glance at you?" He exclaimed. I was stunned by his sudden outburst, was he …standing up for me? I felt warm feeling in my chest at the thought.

"You don't know me, you don't know what I can do" I said, removing my hand from his grip and turning myself around. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I winced, I wasn't used to people touching me, well except for Trudy. My heart pounded against my chest as I felt his breath against me ear.

"Trust me, I do, I know more about you that anyone else does…even yourself" And then he was gone.

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