NARRATOR'S POINT OF VIEW;
After Issa and Bella had broken Yusuf out of the asylum, she suffered a dear repercussions for having used her powers on such superfluous number of people.
All her openings were oozing blood as she laid in bed trapped in her own head trying to break free. Luckily enough, Mr Shelton who happened to be around the house found her like that and well thankfully, Uncle Tommy also happened to be with him so they managed to get her out of danger. Bella was made to rest in the attic where she'd be free from all disturbances.
The attic is sound proof so it is absolutely quiet in there which is perfect for her given her abilities. She should be able to heal quicker in there...
Issadora and Kylex were just as ignorant about everything going on with Bella since they were busily planning on how to scram to Africa discreetly to track Carex down.
"Where do you two think you're going?? What were you even thinking breaking him out of the asylum?? Do you know the consequences you could face if people find out about your abilities??? And you, follow me... I'm sending you back to your parents..." My dad gave us a lifetime scold of our lives as he happened to catch us at the garage where he keeps the jets.
"Please wait I can explain... I can't go back to the asylum please... Please listen please! You don't understand please listen to me... Listen!" Yusuf begged desperately as my dad dragged him towards his car angrily. "Dad please you're hurting him..." I tried interceding.
"I would not hear a word from your mouth! You are a complete disappointment! You must be ashamed of yourself! Endangering the life of a little girl and exposing your existence to the outside world? Just go to your room right now... I don't wanna see your face!." My dad instructed which basically made my heart sink into my chest.
Never for once in his life has he ever raised his voice at me like this. I understand what I did was perhaps reckless and absurd but if there's any chance Carex is alive, I'm willing to take it.
His words pierced into my soul like a sharp dagger which made me break into tears and ran off into my room.
It was later on that I found out what had happened to Bella from my mom. Maybe my dad is right, maybe I'm just a disappointment... How could I not even think of this? Her using her abilities like that only spelt danger and misfortune.
After realising how reckless and stupid what I did was, I began to cry my eyes out silently as I hid myself in my room in shame.
YUSUF NARRATES;
"Honey that was a bit too extreme..." Mrs Hermione muttered out silently as her husband just completely ignored her and shoved me into his car like I'm not even a living being. I understand he is angry but the way he is acting is just way too extravagant. "Please Mr Shelton listen, I'm not mad please... don't send me back please... My brother needs me..." I begged as he drove us towards my parents place.
"Your brother! Your brother! Your brother! I'm sick of hearing that! He is dead okay? He is dead and gone and he's never coming back so the sooner you accept that, the better it is for everyone! Do you know how much trouble I had to go through to clean up your mess at the asylum? Or wha?t you think people wouldn't have noticed how unnatural the incident was? Bella is now in the hospital fighting for her life because of what you guys did.
Or did you think making her use her abilities like that on lots of people wouldn't have consequences?? She's just a damn child! And well for some reason you don't seem to get it but at least she's alive, and I'm not going to sit tight and watch you send her to her early grave just for some rotting corpse somewhere... *Yusuf eyes turns blue* Woah what the fuck???" Mr Shelton exclaimed shockingly as he pulled over.
"Get out of the car right now.." I instructed unconsciously. "What?" He asked shivering in complete fright. " I said get the fuck out!!! And run!!!!" I insisted as he hurriedly hopped out of the car and I followed suit then we both ran farther from the car as swiftly as we could. Immediately when we got quite further away, the car exploded into flames..
"Holy shit! How'dĀ you know that was going to happen??" He asked once we ceased running and turned around to catch our breaths. That was when I regained consciousness. It's like I foresaw everything that was about to happen few moments before we could have burnt to ashes.
" I think I have the ability to see the future.. I'm not sure though but I've been having premonitions of late.." I muttered out slowly as he just stared at me speechless. I am not assertively sure that I can see the future but my predictions nowadays have always proven to be nothing but factual.
Apparently some angry citizens installed a bomb under his car just to get rid of him and it seems like they nearly succeeded if I'd not intervened. "I thought.... I mean... you were not supposed to have any abilities... How's that even possible? What has your parents done to you too?" Mr Shelton said seeming concerned as he finally managed to utter something out.
"Well, how about thank you Yusuf for saving my damn life? Yeah, your welcome! And point of correction, my parents didn't do anything to me... Maybe I'm just special too, like Care and your daughter.." I replied. After calling the police and conducting some investigations and whatsoever, he sent me back to his place. I guess he finally believes me that I'm not mad.
After explaining everything that went down to his wife, he called my parents over. My parents looked like they were going to explode when their gaze landed upon me but Mr Shelton was quick enough to interject. He explained everything to my parents and after insufferable hours of persuasion, they finally kowtowed and agreed not to send me back.
Well actually I don't blame my parents for sending me to the asylum considering the torture I put them through after Carex passed on. I mean they lost their son and instead of giving them some time to grieve, I just added some more additional problems to the one already at hand.
Thankfully they didn't send me back to the asylum again, but they cautioned if I ever do or say anything off the normal they are going to send me back.
And well, we were forbidden from using our powers on anyone again.
Somehow Uncle Tommy has managed to create some sort of anti-X-gene chip that is able to suppress our abilities.
Well, it's not like we even had a choice since our parents basically forced us into giving in and allowing Uncle Tommy to insert the chip behind our medulla oblongata. We are basically rendered unable to use our X-gene hence, no visions or super strength or some creepy ass mind control.
Lisa was apparently mad at her dad but it wasn't anything that some brand new iPhone or diamond watches couldn't solve. The girl just adores gifts.
She eventually forgave her dad and well, my dad sent some people to conduct an underground research on Carex's whereabouts just to get me at ease but unfortunately all they could find at the location I gave was a bunch of burnt dead bodies and some kids also shot to their deaths.
It seemed wherever he is, if he's alive, he is either learning to defend himself or he's fallen into the wrong hands and he's been subdued to do abominable things.
The worst part is I couldn't locate him through my dreams or visions or whatever, it's like every time I try, the chip blocks me out leaving me in massive anguish. After trying several times and hurting myself over and over again, I finally gave up.
It's already been a year and all they could get on him is dead trails and nothing else. For the past four good months all they've been able to gather on him is nothing and absolutely nothing. It's like they just lost his trace just like that so they insinuated he probably never existed or he doesn't want to be found.
Bella on the other hand suffered severe brain trauma after she used her powers massively like that. None of us suspected she could be affected this badly given how easily she handled the situation and all. Luckily Uncle Tommy was able to save her and she's already recovering.
The relationship between uncle Tommy and I is kind of complicated given everything that happened with Carex.
All that matters now is that Bella is safe and out of danger.
CAREX NARRATES;
Well it appears I didn't pass out only because of the fall, I also got bitten by a viper which caused my imminent blackout. "Uhm...where are we? What happened?" I asked. "Well you got bitten... And Mohamed and Fatima died while we were trying to escape... And hey, Drew's here.." he announced before things could get gloomy and sadistic.
"Wait Drew? He's alive?" I asked feeling rather surprised. "Yup! Alive and well...why? were you expecting my death?" He asked playfully. "No..no sorry... I'm just really excited you got out alive..." I muttered out. "Lemme check on your wounds..." He offered as he inched closer to me but when he opened the wound, it was all healed up and there were no scars or whatsoever.
"Wait what? But how? There were some serious wounds on your leg... Where did it go?" He asked looking super astonished. "Uhm...you have a lot to catch up on..." Chica muttered out to him. It appeared to be that I'd been sleeping for three good weeks now and I wonder how I'm still alive...
We were lucky enough to be taken in by a farmer and his wife. They had no kids so they made us into their own and we lived with them from thence. We helped them with the farm work and house chores and everything.Ā
Things are actually pretty peaceful and satisfactory at this place since we're no more on the run. Thankfully no one came by looking for me or anything and besides, their house is just in the middle of nowhere so the chance of people locating us is so low.
We've lived on the farm for quite a long time now and everything is just an inch away from perfection. I have Chica and Drew to keep me company and I didn't have to use my weird abilities anymore even though Drew and Chica forced me to train on how to control it better every single day.
Anytime we try, one of them ends up getting burnt or we end up demolishing some valuable things. I recall how the last time they made me nearly set fire on the harvested rice from the farm. With time as they continued to train me and help me explore my a abilities, we managed to discover several things that I can do aside devastating stuffs.
I could also manipulate gravity and interfere with the natural order of things. Like floating in the air and controlling thunders, storms and water. Although I'm not that good with controlling them as I am with fire and radiations but at least, I just realized I could also do that.
So perhaps with time I'd learn to use them for perfectly. I am also immune to so many things, like bee stings, cuts, blisters and many others which is super cool though.
What felt weird is that, Caroline and Luca, the couple that took us in are being too kind to us. I understand they are good and generous people but taking into consideration the fact that they've never asked of where we came from, or even question why we're on a hideout or why I do most stuffs way out of the normal... I don't know but that feels quite too strange. It's like they're acting as if they've been hypnotized or spellbound into doing our bidding.
We were just chatting in the evening as we had our dinner. "Hey so... guys I think my memories are trying come back..." I announced happily while we ate. Suddenly everyone stopped eating and started looking into my face as if I said "hey I killed the entire American population..." "Ugh... that's uhm... that's cool.. yeah that's cool... what do you remember?" Chica blurted out stuttering ridiculously.
I don't know but for some reason, the returning of my memories didn't sound as pleasing to him as it did me. "I don't remember much though but I think I've been seeing this dude in my dreams. And at first I assumed it was just a dream but then he kept appearing in my dreams more frequently and even when I'm not sleeping, I still see him, well 'saw' him though since it's been quite while now since I saw him in my dreams.
I think he knows something about me... Something very important... He even called me Carex... Chica you never told me about our family... Do we have other siblings?" I asked as he just sat there in shock seemingly trying to process everything I'm saying.
"Uhm... not that I know of? I would have taken us to them. We wouldn't be hanging around here in the middle of nowhere.. He could be a nobody... Just forget him.." Chica said. "No! I don't wanna forget him! He knows something for sure I know it! Maybe you're the one not saying the truth here.." I spat out getting annoyed at how defensive and dismissive he was being.
"Really?? You think I'm a liar? After everything we've been through? Wow?" Chica spat out looking pretty hurt. I guess I went too far but I needed to know who I truly am.
I mean a black American boy with a white Spanish brother just doesn't seem to sut right with me.
"Don't do this... Don't try to avoid this conversation by acting all hurt and offended! There's something you're not telling me I know it!" I spat out. "I am not hiding anything! Why would I lie to you huh? Tell me!" He shot back. "Guys can I say something?" Drew interrupted timidly. "Shut up!!!" We both replied simultaneously as we bursted into the briefest laughter there is and then got back to being dead serious.
"Tell me.." I pestered. "I don't know what you're talking about..." He denied. "Why don't you start by explaining to me why we're brothers in the first place? I just don't think you and I are related... Perhaps you could be...*hesitates*" I said slowly. "Oh don't stop... Say it! Say it!! You know what? Fuck you! " He said tearfully and then stormed out of the house looking super pissed and sad.
After sticking around for a while, I realized how extreme I'd went on him. Given how much he's sacrificed to protect me, if not a brother that would make this kind of sacrifice, then I guess no one else.
I felt too awful for the drama I'd caused so I decided to go and apologize to Chica for my crude behaviour.
After looking for hours and hours, I finally found him seated outside in the woods crying his eyes out.Ā
"Oww Chica I'm so sorry..." I apologized tearfully as guilt gripped mr by the neck and began strangling me. He looked over to me sadly and before I could even say anything else, he rushed over to me hastily and grabbed me in a tight hug as he cried aloud.
Okay well that's a bit too much because he's never the crying type so seeing him like that only just crushed my heart to pieces but also made me wonder how he could so insecure with me like that.
"Promise me.." he muttered out slowly as we still hugged. "What?" I asked confusedly. "Promise me that you'll never leave me.." He asked which raised a really intense atmosphere.
"Uhm... I promise duh... I'm not going anywhere dude, you're stuck with me!" I said playfully. " No I'm serious... I need you to say it like you mean it" he insisted. "Of course I'll never leave you. Hey, look at me... Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, can ever make me leave your side... We're eachother's anchor..." I said in a way too sentimental manner though.
"God I love you!" He said then hugged me even more tighter. "I love you more weirdo..." I replied. "Okay now don't freak out about what I'm about to tell you okay?.." He said. "Okay..." I replied. "I am not your...*stands still*" he stopped abruptly as he stood still looking at me expressionlessly.
"You're not what? Chica? Chica talk to me! Chica!" I screamed as he fell right into my arms, that's when I noticed he's been shot with a dart which explains his sudden pass out. Before I could even bring myself to scream for help, I felt something rather sharp ran into my neck. I managed to pull it out and noticed it was the exact similar tranquilliser gun that had shot me and just like that everything went totally black.
NARRATOR'S POINT OF VIEW;
Right after the private search team had given up hope on Carex, the found something that belonged to him on the ship they took to cross from Algeria to Spain. It's an impregnable little planet ball containing it's own universe.
It was what Yusuf had bought for Carex on his thirteenth birthday as a present. Perezchica found it in Carex's palm the day he discovered him on the desert.
To keep him from remembering his past life, Chica took it and hid it with him ever since but unfortunately, he lost in the the boat the last time and that's what led them to their whereabouts.
They had to take him unconscious just for safety sake to prevent him from roasting them alive given his preceding abilities.
CAREX NARRATES;
I woke up inside a room that smelled and looked oddly familiar. I was surprised to see how nice and comforting the place was given I was just abducted by God knows who.
I found breakfast on behind the bed and well, I didn't want to eat but I was starving so I took it and began devouring it. Having eaten enough, I got up to go search for my brother but before I could reach the door, somebody barged in and surprisingly, it was the guy from my dreams just that he was almost bald now...
He looks a lot like a cancer patient now...
"Wait you? You're real?" I asked shockingly. "Oh my God you're alive! I knew it! I fucking knew it! Gosh I've missed you so much Care..." He said happily as he grabbed me and forced me into a tight hug.
I wanted to put up with him but I couldn't seem to shake off the weirdness of the situation so I pulled away.
"Dude who the fuck are you?" I asked. "Wait what? You don't remember me? It's Kylex, your brother... Wait what happened to you?" He asked me worriedly. "What? No you're not my brother! Oh my gosh where did you take him? Tell me where??? Where did you take my brother?? Where is Chica??" I asked gripping him hardly by the collar.
"Hey Care what are you doing? It's me... Your brother... Can't you remem...*Carex pushes Kylex* I want Chica!!!" I said as I barged outside of the room. I nearly jumped out of my spot when I noticed the number of people standing downstairs waiting for me.
"Oh my God baby... You're awake!" A woman who seemed to be in her early Forty's said with a relieved tone as she rushed up and hugged me tight. Then followed a man... I guess whoever this Carex guy is, that might be his parents.
"No..no..no..no leave me alone!!!! I'm not who you think I am... I'm not... I need my brother.. where did you take him? Everyone stop staring at me and tell me where you took him please!!!" I screamed loudly as I cried bitterly.
The woman who seemed to be my alleged mother pulled back my sleeve showing a tiny (X) tattoo on my wrist. Not that it should prove anything to me but it sure did to them. It seems that is their family sigil or something because they both had it too including the guy from earlier.
"He has a mental blockage... He'll need to be taken care of soon before he loses sight of what's real and what's not"
Another man who is present at the house uttered. "Hey honey... Let's just get you some help okay? I'm your mom, he's your dad, I'll never let anything happen to you okay? Nothing!" The woman said looking pretty serious as the man concurred alongside.
"No.. no.. Chica... Chica... Just tell me where he
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