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Chapter 10: Trust

Daniel POV

"Someone! Help us! Please!" I screamed and begged for help. The cargo ship to Earth that we had escaped in had crashed. The pilot was sure to be dead and there weren't any supplies that could be salvaged.

Lily cried and wailed from the multiple cuts on her arms. I tried to calm her down but it was no use.

"Please", I pleaded again! Someone has got to be near by. Someone has to! "Please", I said this time in a whisper. "I don't want to die; Lily does not want to die." I choked up on my sobs. "Please."

It was hopeless. I shook my head in disgust at myself. What was I thinking? Why was I crazy enough to come here? Of course something like this would happen, of course it would. Nothing good ever happens to us!

I felt tears burn in the back of my eyes.

It's all my fault. No. No, it wasn't. It was my powers' fault. My stupid, uncontrollable, powers. Why did I have to be cursed with this burden?

The clouded skies above us started to release its rain. I drew my sister closer to me, not just to keep her dry but also for comfort for the both of us. I wish mom and dad were here, but I knew their death was all my fault too.

"So, what do you think Daniel? It's not the best plan, but it's all we've got. Ah, hello? Arus to Daniel." "What?" I shook my head clearing my thoughts. "Sorry", I apologized. "I guess I must have zoned out. What was it that you were saying?" Larmina rolled her eyes. "I was asking you if you thought that Vince's plan is alright." "Oh, okay. And what was Vince's idea?" "Argh", complained Larmina. "What is going on in that empty head of yours?"

Yeah, agreed Vince using the mind link. What is going on in there?

Man, I hate that telepathic connection.

Nothing, I told him mentally.

A clap of thunder could be heard from above, and it started to drizzle. I felt a small hit pound against my leg, and I looked down to see Lily grasped tightly around my leg. I had forgotten that she was terrified of storms.

A wave of sympathy over came me, as it completely blocked the pain. It was extremely unfortunate that she could conceal the powers within me. That was one of the major reasons why we couldn't be too close to each other. It didn't effect her at all, but it had a huge impact on me.

"We need to find a place to stay and get out of this storm", I said. "I, I don't think it does her any good." "Fine", said Vince. "But after that we need to find a way back inside the castle."

Thanks, I said once again using the link.

"Alright then", I confirmed. "Let's go. Larmina, you're the expert around here. Where's the closest shelter?" "A few miles north", she answered. "I know the perfect place."

Lance POV

"So. What do you think THEY're going to do with us", I asked? "The usual", replied Keith. "Try to kill us." No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't help but laugh. "Gee. I wonder how many times the bad guys have tried to do that." "Two hundred fifty-three thousand times", answered Hunk. We all looked at him. "What? I've been counting", he defended. "Yeah. Anyway", I continued. "We need to think of a plan to get out of here. Any suggestions?" "I have one", said Allura. "Well, it's about time", I said. "Princess Allura, your majesty, please carry on." "Argh. Do you ever stop", said Keith? I gave him a smug smile. "What do you think?" "Ah, boys. Pay attention", said Allura. I gave the commander a quick glance and he merely rolled his eyes.

"So. I was thinking that since at the moment we're not being guarded, to take the advantage to escape through those air vents." She pointed above them. "We can easily move the tallest table underneath it, and climb up there." "Good plan", I replied. "But how are we going to climb if we're all tied up?" "That's not a problem either", she said. "Hunk, if you will." "Don't worry", he assured. "I got it."

Hunk swiftly broke his bonds in half, and started to undo ours. "Nice", I complemented. "But why didn't you break free when we were captured?" "It wasn't a good time", he said. "Those things really do know how to pack a punch." "True", I agreed.

A few seconds later we were all free. "Now, let's get out of here and find Pidge", said Keith. "It's too late for that", I heard a whispery voice say. We all turned around and saw THEM. "That ingenious plan of yours will have to wait."

And with a snarl IT attacked us.

Lily POV

I clung hard to my brother and held on for dear life. I don't know why, but I felt safe around him now. It's pretty ironic since he has tried to kill me, but something deep inside me has put one hundred percent trust in him. Maybe, just maybe. He did care.

My foot slipped in the mud and Daniel caught me. He gave me a tiny smile and proceeded on walking.

"How much farther do we have to go", asked Vince? He told me his name when he was telling me about his powers. "It's still a good ways away", answered Larmina. "It could take about another hour or two."

I groaned. Is it really that far away? "Can we rest", I said a bit more whiney than I had intended it to be? I haven't had a chance to calm down ever since Kristine came to kidnap me. A gruesome memory of THEM attacking the orphanage popped into my head. "Please. Can we stop. Amy needs to rest too."

I gave my doll a tight hug, and yawned. This five year old girl needs to get some beauty sleep.

Larmina sighed. "I'm sorry, but we can't. We have to go and..." "But... but, I'm tired." I softened my voice. "If you let us rest, then I promise to leave before the monsters come and get us. Okay?"

"Aw. Come on Larmina, look at her", said Vince. "She is tired and needs to take a break. I mean, look at her."

I widened my 'innocent' eyes at her. "Pleeeeaaase." "Alright", she said finally giving in. "There was a small cave that we passed not too long ago. We'll probably just have to stay there untill this storm passes."

Yes! Now I can rest at last. And Amy too.

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I silently watched my brother tend to the fire. Vince and Larmina were still out collecting fire wood. I layed on the cool floor trying to get comfortable. I was exhausted but for some reason I couldn't sleep.

"I thought you said that you were tired", questioned Daniel glancing over at me. "I am", I said. "It's just... what SHE said... "I know", he replied. "It's been hard on the both of us. I, I thought that I was protecting you from Kristine and the Demanous people, but..." "You were wrong", I finished for him. "Yeah", he admitted. "I was wrong. And now look at us. We're on the run for our lives." "Speaking of running", I began. "What do THEY want with us?"

The saddened expression on his face made me think twice about if I really wanted to hear the reason or not. It made me a bit nervous.

"THEY want me to kill you", he said after a long time. I was so taken aback that I didn't know what to do. "THEY what", I asked in disbelief? "I have powers", he explained. "I can throw energy in waves and balls. I have unbelievable strength and durability. And my most power comes from the sonic blasts that I can emit. It's crazy, I know, but when you were born, Lily, there was something inside of you that contains the unstable powers within me."

He paused. "The only way to release it is by me killing you, and only me. Kristine realized that which is why after we escaped from HER, that I put you in the orphanage. I, I couldn't let THEM find you because of me and so I put you in the best place that I could find at the time."

Daniel paused again, but this time I saw a tear roll down his face. I crawled up to him and wiped away his tears. "Are you okay", I asked? He shook his head.

"Do you remember when you asked me about our parents", he said? I nodded. "Our dad died first trying to protect us", he continued. "You weren't born yet, but we were under attack by the Demanous people. Our house was on fire and our mom was trying to get us out the house. We made it out safely, but our dad... he didn't. He was either killed by THEM or he was killed by the flames and the weight of our house collapsing on him."

"And mommy", I asked? "After that she gave birth to you on the same day that our dad died. And somehow THEY got a hold to mom. I, I don't know how or what THEY did to her, but she just started to suffocate..."

Tears were now pouring down from both of our eyes. "But, but why", I said? "We didn't do anything to THEM nor Kristine. Why would THEY want to kill us?" Daniel sighed. "Because of me. When I was younger my powers accidentally wiped out half of the Demanous population. Now THEY want revenge." "And Kristine", I said? "SHE wants to use my powers for her evil bitting. After that she'll probably get rid of me too."

We sat in silence for a few minutes. "Mommy and daddy did love us, right", I said? "Yes", he replied. "With all their hearts."

I quickly gave my brother a hug and he wrapped his arms around me too. Suddenly, I heard a cry of pain come from him. "Daniel, are you okay", I asked? He nodded. "That's what happens when I get too close to you", he explained. "Oh", I said pulling away from the hug. "Sorry." "It's okay", he said. "It's worth the pain."

We hugged again and this time I knew that I would be safe in my brother's arms.

Yay, chapter ten! (jumps for joy) Lily and Daniel are soooo cute.

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