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Dreams

I open my eyes and my mouth falls open. I'm back on the John Hancock Center, except that this time, the destruction around me is real. The city got hit hard, and Mogadorians patrol in the streets.

"We can still fix this," Marina's voice says from behind me.

I turn, seeing her standing a little behind me. I instantly can tell something's off. Something about her eyes.

"It's not too late," she says.

"Hello Setrákus Ra," I growl.

Marina freezes then glares at me before convulsing violently and growing back into Setrákus. He grows to twenty feet, picking me up and roaring angrily in my face.

"Very good, boy," Setrákus snarls. "Tell me, did she survive?"

"Yes," I say. "She did, as a matter of fact. She sends a message too. Go to hell."

I shove with my Telekinesis for all I'm worth but Setrákus stays put. I growl in annoyance and try again. This time, the tower trembles from the force, but still Setrákus doesn't budge.

"You're powerful," Setrákus sneers. "But now that I'm not caught off guard, I won't be overpowered by you again. Tell me, do you believe your curse is finished now that you have Legacies? Now that she's nearly died and lived? You're very mistaken. But if you believe it is, I invite you to go to the Bermuda Triangle. After all, one cursed thing meeting another is rather fitting, isn't it?"

"Why would I go there?" I growl.

Setrákus Ra snaps the fingers of his free hand and suddenly we're over the water, Setrákus Ra standing on it as though it were solid. Behind him, I watch as skimmers fly over. They have cables attached to what looks like a gigantic egg. Then, the cables detach and the egg splashes down in the water. The skimmers swing around, flying away just as the water vibrates, a roar echoing out of it.

"I created two masterpieces," Setrákus Ra growls. "One was designed to hunt the Garde, and was turned to stone on that island by Number Four. This is the other. And it is designed specifically for you and your girlfriend."

"Then I wish it luck," I snarl. "Now, get out of my head."

Setrákus Ra laughs before I sit bolt upright in my room. It's a mess. It looks like a bomb went off in it, or two telekinetic pulses. I swallow hard, wiping cold sweat off my head and turn to Marina, who looks worried. There's a cut above her eyebrow and a bruise on her cheek but she looks alright aside from that. Still though. That was entirely my fault.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry," I whisper.

"It's alright," Marina says, quickly healing herself. "Are you alright? I tried to wake you up but your telekinesis flared up when I did."

"I think I'm okay," I nod. "Setrákus Ra just visited me. He dared me to go track down some monster in the Bermuda Triangle."

Marina stares at me and I shrug, shaking my head. Then, I begin to use telekinesis to fix the room. My Legacies seem to have recovered, judging by the face that I don't get a headache this time, and after about a minute everything's back in place, though the bedside lamp is shattered and the TV has a crack in it. Suddenly there's a knock at the door.

"James?" John calls out. "Marina? What was all that noise? Everything alright?"

I get out of bed, walking over and opening the door. John is staring at me, looking worried so I invite him in. He notices the damage to the TV and the lamp but doesn't ask. Not that he has to. In a couple of short sentences, I describe my dream to him and Marina, both of whom are silent. I wait for one of them to speak and finally John does.

"He's trying to pull some trick," John says finally.

"Well obviously," I snort. "They'll probably try to follow me back. But if there really is something there, can we afford to leave it alive?"

"No," John sighs. "No we can't."

"What do we do?" I ask.

"We'll have to go soon," John sighs. "Maybe while we attack the warship."

"I could go as soon as the others get back," I say. "I'm ready. All I have to do is grab my sword."

"I don't like it," John says. "There's something up."

"Setrákus Ra claims that he, or rather, the Mogadorians are behind my curse," I say and John's eyes widen. "He said in the dream that this has something to do with my curse, with proving to me that it's still around."

"Why?" John asks. "It makes no sense to pester one human and kill the people he loves for so long. And why would he be so fixated on you?"

"I don't think they have," I say. "I think it's just him trying to get into my head. But even so, I want to find out the truth, and whatever he dropped off there can't be allowed to live."

"I agree," John nods. "Alright. When the others get back, have Lexa fly you out."

"I'm going too," Marina speaks up. "Whatever this thing is, you're not fighting it alone. I'm the only one who can breathe underwater and you said it was in the middle of the ocean."

"Alright," I nod.

"They'll be back soon," John says. "Go get whatever you need."

I nod and John leaves for the garage at the bottom of the base. I turn to Marina who gives me a knowing look.

"I'll be fine," she promises. "If all else fails I'll just freeze everything."

I sigh and nod then stand, stretching.

"Well, guess I should go get my sword then huh?"

Marina nods and I grab my Tavor, leaving the two magazines with bullets behind, then head to the armory. Hawkeye looks up and instantly goes to the back, bringing out my sword.

"You leaving?" Hawkeye asks.

"Yeah," I nod. "I got some stuff I gotta take care of. I should be back by morning."

Rookie snorts.

"Careful," Rookie laughs. "The last time someone made plans to be back soon, Mexico happened. Before that Florida."

"Don't jinx me Rookie," I grumble. "Marina's coming with me."

"It'll be fine," Hawkeye says. "See you when you get back from your honeymoon."

I roll my eyes and shake my head.

"Don't get yourselves killed somehow while I'm out," I grin.

They both flip me off so I laugh and leave the armory, heading down to the garage where Lexa is just pulling in and Marina is waiting for me.

"Ready?" she asks.

"You not bringing anything?" I ask.

"No," she says. "I create weapons out of ice so I don't need a gun or a sword."

"Lucky," I snort. "I can only create bullets with my mind. I still have to actually use the gun like normal though."

She smiles and shakes her head.

"That's still incredible," she says as we walk toward the ship. "Just think, a couple days ago you were a boring old human."

I snort in amusement as we reach John, stopping to wait as Six walks out of the ship, followed by the others. Among them are the four new human Garde that were at Niagara Falls. One is the British kid, obviously, along with Bertrand the beekeeper, a blonde girl who I think was named Fleur, and a frail-looking Japanese girl. I think the video said her name was Ran.

Marina and John go to the human Garde instantly, beginning to heal their wounds, Bertrand flat-out refusing to allow Marina heal his, as all of his were in his back and butt. While they work, I walk over to Lexa.

"Where are we going this time?" Lexa sighs.

"Bermuda Triangle," I say. "Setrákus Ra dropped something off there that we can't allow to live. Not sure what it is, but it looked like a big egg."

Lexa nods and walks back onto the ship. I lean against the door, waiting for Marina. She briefly explains to Six where we're going when Six asks and then heads up the ramp to stand beside me.

"Here goes," she sighs.

I nod, stepping out of the way and Lexa pulls the ramp in, closing the door and flying back out of the base. We fly through a tunnel at first, then out into the open air, speeding up until we're streaking along faster than any plane the Earth has, except maybe a fighter jet. Maybe. I sit down in the copilot seat and stare out the window.

"How long will it take to get there?" I ask.

"A couple hours," she sighs. "It'll probably be dark."

I nod and lean back, sighing.

"You're going to sleep?" she asks, smirking.

"Well yeah," I snort. "How else do you expect me to pass the time?"

she laughs and shakes her head. I glance back at Marina but she's already asleep too. I close my eyes and soon, I've drifted off.

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