Cosmic Convergence V2--Chapter 5

This is the fifth chapter of the second volume of my story, Cosmic Convergence. There is a new place in New Americana down an avenue called 'Queer Street', where the strangeness is just around the bend. Also, Emily confronts her abusive father. --KatDon 

Chapter 5: House of Freaks 

How upsetting at such embarrassment it was! Abigail Carroll and her daughters: Andrea, Mora, Kitty, and Polly were running out of fear. Their defeat by Emily Grynte caused them great pain and humiliation so they decide to hide away for awhile. However, Mora couldn’t stop thinking about what happened before: Minato was rowing a boat to go across the river where he saw a force of wind crushing the trees. He looked around as he saw a girl swimming in the water; she was carrying what looks like to be a bundle so out of kindness Minato rowed over to help the girl, “Miss? Do you need any help?” He asked. The girl smiled, “Why yes, thank you!” She crooned in delight. She climbed into the boat, much to Minato’s surprise. The girl swept the wet hair out of her hair. She try to seduce him however Minato moved away and the girl was disappointed so she lean against his back, she then put a hand in between her thighs and moaned softly. Anita was using the bathroom when she heard someone opening and closing the doors. She peeked into the stalls where she found no one, Anita called out: “Hello? Is someone there?” The lights flickered out and the room in was dark, Anita backed away to the stalls when she felt a hand around her throat. A sultry voice said, “I am here.” Anita felt someone trying to drag her into the stalls. Anita struggled but she saw a glimpse of a girl with a pale face, red skirt, and a white top with dark hair. She thought she heard the girl moaning to herself so Anita managed to escape. For the moment; Menom and Jacey were talking and strolling like friends do when they saw monsters attacking people, biting their heads off and blood spraying everywhere. Menom and Jacey were scared, they looked around where they saw a girl sitting there, watching this and she was fidgeting around in her seat on the rock, one hand tucked and pushed down there bellow. Her mouth was ajar while she moaned softly as well as licking her lips. “What the hell is she doing?” Jacey asked. Menom’s eyes widened, he grabbed her hand and they ran away. In the afternoon; Kelly was approached by a girl in a hood and asked, “Do you think I’m pretty?” Kelly look at the girl, her top half of her face was covered. “Yes…?” Kelly said. The girl removed her hood as her eyes glowed! “Am I really?” She asked. Kelly felt a brightness of the glow. “You are above average.” She said but she was attacked by the girl who whimpers and inched the blades close to Kelly. But Kelly escaped from the maniacal girl, fearing for her life! The girl exclaimed loudly: “WHY?!” Temporarily; Arlow noticed a girl waltzing there late at night, he thought this girl was high or maybe even drunk so Arlow steered clear of her but noticed the girl was following him. To his horror, she chased him and Arlow ran away. He noticed a whimper-like sound that came from the girl however he did not want to turn around. After much sprinting; Arlow lost sight of the girl and called it a night! In the intervening time; Ryker saw a girl by the river, her back was to him and Ryker saw she was weaving some flowers. He approached her though she whimpers softly. Ryker peered at her, he gasped when he saw her hand stroking around her thighs…The girl looked up, her mouth splattered of blood where her mouth curled and puckered while moaning softly. Ryker almost puked, he gulped and the girl stood up and put her arms around Ryker. Ryker was too scared to do anything, the girl rested her head on his shoulders. Her small arms around him, “Come on, you know you want it.” She whispered. “Who are you?” Ryker asked, in a demanding tone and staring at the girl. “I’m not all there, my dear. I don’t know why but there’s something wrong with me.” The girl said, she begins to whimper and sob. She furiously clawed at Ryker, who pushed her and ran as the girl wailed: “WHY?!” In the midst of curse; Emily could see Kamoku's death in the first of the hallucinations: He commits suicide because he didn’t want to put his friends and family in danger so he thought it was better if he killed himself off. Onorato tries to tell him to stop and that he’s out of his mind. Minako also tries ripping his cursed gear sword out of his hand and tries to get Evan and Tsubaki to help her. Evan grabs the arm that’s holding his sword and hold his arm in place, Tsubaki tries to pry the sword out of Kamoku’s hands. Peyton cries and tries to talk sense into him. Mitsuba goes onto Peyton’s side and chooses to try to help talk some sense into him. She also could see in the hallucination of Minako's death: Edom slaughtered her. He said he had something to help Kamoku and had a surprise for him, of course he gave off a few hints which Minako took, but didn’t know she was going to be killed, so Edom stabbed Minako in the back and through the chest to her heart, by the time the squad got there Edom was still there, along with deceased Minako, lying on the ground bleeding. Kamoku shouts “YOU BASTARD!!!!!! I’LL KILL YOU DIE!” And tries to kill Edom for hurting his family with his sword but can’t go through with it. Peyton cries while lying next to Minako’s body. Evan picks up Minako’s body and tries to listen to her chest and he sheds five tears only fall knowing she died and carries her. Tsubaki tells Kamoku to get a grip and those deaths happen all the time. Onorato comforts Kamoku because he knows it’s hard, Onorato actually starts crying over Minako with him. Jade cries and wishes she got along with her in the beginning. Emily could see Jade's death in this hallucination as well. Jade's sister was forced to kill her and couldn’t do it, so Jade became willing to die or do anything she could to make her older sister proud of her. “Do it. If it’s what makes you happy big sis. I want you to be proud of me, that’s all.” She said standing still waiting while her sister killed her and cried. Kamoku cries feeling sorry for Jade and her older sister who he tries to comfort as well. Onorato doesn’t think he cares but he cries for some reason. Peyton holds Jade in his arms and hugs her and sobs his eyes out because his comrade died. Minako joins in with Peyton and they sob and hug Jade. Evan feels sorry for Jade's sister, and goes to comfort her since she was forced and said he knew what it was like having a little sister and had one he didn’t want to let go either. And Tsubaki silently cries. He rushed into a battle to save his little sister Moya, but him and his sister are both killed by Edom. Kamoku sobs wishing they had been nicer to each other then they had been. Peyton sobs and hugs Evan. Minako tries to calm everyone down while sobbing herself eventually hugging Evan and sobbing into his chest with Peyton. Jade tries to keep it together until seeing everyone down and cries but hugs Minako, Peyton, and the lifeless body of Evan at the same time as they cry. Onorato cries and says he should’ve done something about it. Tsubaki feels like an irresponsible comrade and that along with Onorato cries and felt like he could’ve done something to prevent Evan’s death. Tears streamed down her face as Emily could see more of the hallucinations of more deaths, like Peyton's death hallucination: The enemy grabbed him by the neck and tried choking him to death and stabbed him with his sword until Peyton finally gave out, “A-At least, I-I can, go visit my sister…” He said and died. Kamoku sobs and holds Peyton in his arms and says he’s sorry he wishes he would’ve done something. Onorato stares in disbelief actually feeling like Peyton was his friend and comrade and cries. Minako rubs Peyton’s hair and says she’s sorry and cries. Jade puts an arm around Peyton and sobs into her hand. Evan cries beside Kamoku and says he should’ve been doing something to prevent his death. Tsubaki cries because he had such faith in Peyton and he didn’t even try to stop it. There was Onorato's death hallucination; Kamoku sobs and hold on to Onorato and says “You’re gonna make it Onorato! Please hold on! Onorato!” And tries to make him speak to know he’s not dead. Minako weeps and hugs Onorato. She says she’s sorry and that she could’ve done something anything but she didn’t and sobs. Jade feels bad and cries with Minako & Kamoku and puts an arm around Onorato. Peyton sobs and hugs Onorato and says he’s a terrible friend and comrade for not saving him. Evan lets out two teardrops fall and tries to pull himself together and not sob, but it’s hard. Tsubaki cries a bit because he actually grew kind of fond of Onorato. She saw Tsubaki's death: He was defending Minako and her friends and was killed by the time they actually got there he was dead. Onorato cries because he thought he was one of the first humans to have faith in him. Kamoku says he’s sorry and that he should’ve given Tsubaki more respect than he had in the past during their first meetings. Minako sobs and wishes nothing was real. Jade does the same as Minako and says, “Rest in peace, Tsubaki Sanjuro, our friend…” and sobs. Evan says, “He was an excellent superior, we could learn a few things from him.” Peyton sobs and hugs Tsuabki's corpse. Kamoku and his friends were horrified by this as they could feel the fears and sobs uttering out, Emily was trying not to cry and she whispers: “No, I promised I’d protect them all…” Slowly, she rose up and wiped her tears away. “You are nothing.” Emily said softly. Abigail looked shocked and uses her powers, Andrea begins to stress as well as her sisters. Despite her fears, Emily suppressed them and kept on a brave face but she kept crying a little. Seven Nation Army and 21 Guns Navy looked around in concern. “You're nothing!” exclaimed Emily. Abigail’s powers shook the room, she was clawing at her own hair and growled like an animal. Emily bit her lips, more tears are falling on her face. “These are my friends!” shouted Emily. Ryker, Kamoku, and the others watch in pure amazement. “You’re trespassing amongst my friends!” She continued. Abigail moaned, Andrea and her sisters begin scratching furiously at their arms, like they had a terrible itch. They scratch and scratch at their skin until there was blood oozing out. Emily gritted her teeth, kept her mouth close. The others watch in terror. “If you touch my friends again, I'll frigging kill you!” yelled Emily. Abigail let out a scream, her powers caused the room to have cracks all over the walls as Ryker was nearly blown off but Kamoku seized him along with Evan and Arlow help drag Ryker away back to the others. 

The girls were screaming in terror while the boys were gasping in horror, Emily could hear a voice in her mind shouting: “You want to protect them, well do it now!!!” Emily complies as she scream out at Abigail, Andrea, Mora, Kitty and Polly who were also screaming too! This scared the Carroll Family into submission, they were terrified. “How…How are you doing this?! You managed to break through from our greatest control with your perseverance….What are you?!” Abigail shouted. “I’M AGENT EMILY GRYNTE, YOU BITCH!!! YOU THINK YOU CAN SCREW WITH ME AND MY FRIENDS?! GETTING INSIDE OUR HEADS AND USING FEARS?! I GOT NEWS FOR YOU, I AM NOT SCARED OF YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTERS!!! I WILL FIND YOU AGAIN ABIGAIL!!! AND THIS TIME, I’LL LEAVE SHIT AND BLOOD ALL OVER YOU WHEN I’M THROUGH!!! WE DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO DESERVE THIS TORMENT, NOT EVEN ME OR ANYONE ELSE!!! YOU WILL NEVER BEAT ME, ABIGAIL! NOT YOU ANDREA AND NOT ANY OF YOUR SISTERS!!! I AM UNSTOPPABLE!!!” Emily clarified in a shrieking tone. Abigail, Andrea, Mora, Kitty, and Polly stared at all of them before turning towards Emily as they let out a howl-like wail. Then, they begin to moan as it increased louder and louder before it sounded painfully and vanished away from everyone else. Emily panted; she just fell to the floor and crying out of exhaustion. Later; Emily was at Bonnie’s place helping her with redecorating but Bonnie asked her, “How are you doing since…you know?” Emily nodded, “I’m doing OK. Thanks for asking, you doing OK too?” She inquired. “Yeah, um, I decide to do missions if I’m not working behind the desk.” Bonnie said. “Oh, that’s good. Good to hear, I’m happy for you.” Emily said with a smile. Bonnie nodded, “Sure is.” She replied. So they continued to redecorate. Just then, the phone rings and nobody answers. Emily wanted to but this was Bon’s apartment. The phone stopped ringing finally and Bonnie’s voice said, “Hey you reached Bonnie’s residence, please leave a message and I’ll get back to you. Bye!” There was a beeping sound and a voice that made Bonnie stunned to hear who it was: “Hey Bon, it's me Dec. Sorry to call you; I know you've been busy, just want to tell you I’ve been missing you….You know, you and I…in bed…that was one of the best things…” That comment made Emily stunned; she couldn’t believe she heard that! Declan continued, “…Uh, it was weird but still you and I had something. I know you don’t want to talk now because you want to think or you’re busy. Eh, who am I fooling? I don’t know what you do there but you are busy and I don’t want to intervene so yeah, give me a call when you can all right? OK, talk to you later babe. Bye!” And the line went dead. Emily looks over at Bonnie and finally ask, “So...You're in a relationship now?” Bonnie flushed with embarrassment. “Uh, well...” She stammered. Emily then quickly stated, “You don't have to talk about if you don't want to.” Bonnie shook her head, she couldn’t keep secrets from Emily, “No, it's fine. He's an old friend from childhood.” She said. Emily’s face light up, “Ohhhh, get out! A childhood sweetheart.” She gushed a little. Bonnie nodded, smiling. “Yup, you could say that.” She replied. “So when did you guys hit off so well?” Emily teased. Bonnie grew serious, “Well…I was haunted by my past in nightmares and was a crying mess. So he found me upset after I ran into him, went to his place and I was so emotional so…Yeah, shit happens you know.” She said. “You mean you went all the way while blubbering? That’s so weird.” Remarked Emily. Bonnie rolled her eyes, “You think that going down and dirty for emotional solace is weird to you? I never have done it before! God, I was scared.” She said, grimacing. Emily put her arms around her, “It’s OK, your first time means something…And it’s not like you did it with a stranger, he was a childhood friend and possibly sweetheart.” She reassured her. “Why can’t you just read my mind? You already know the answer.” Bonnie pointed out. “Maybe so, but I really don’t want to be rude and sound like a know-it-all.” Late at night; Bonnie meets a hooded figure and buys him a drink as she tries to make a little conversation with him but to no avail. Bonnie was angry as she was trying to do good for others and now she was going to punch the hood until the hood caught her fist in his hand. He knows who Bonnie is, Bonnie tries to find out who the masked figure is but he releases his grip on her fist and leaves. Bonnie follows him however she lost sight of him! Then, Bonnie was shocked to discover Wendigos at her heels! They hissed at her, licked their lips with such ravenous hunger. Bonnie shudder in fear, she hated lizards—not hate them but more like a phobia to lizards! Just then, a strange boy who looked to be about 16 to 17 came to Bonnie’s rescue, this young man was Zakkar Shinobu. Bonnie noticed that his hand was bleeding, he try to assure her that he was fine but Bonnie insists for she wanted to check. She looked at the hand for any cuts he might have but his entire arm turned red, it then became like mangled flesh. Bonnie gasped, she points at it as she said: “Whoa, that’s freaky but cool.” Zakkar was nervous, he was afraid she would run off screaming but she didn’t. She was fascinated by it. Once the arm returned to normal; Bonnie introduced herself to Sebastian as she reassured him, “Don’t worry. I’m good with weird.” Zakkar smiled, “Thanks.” He said. He sure was relieved. However it got stranger when she was investigating on a case involved with someone by the name of Shadow Briar, a ‘savior’ among teenagers as he helps them out. It was then on the rooftop where she encounters the legendary Shadow Briar, she could not believe it was him! But Lightning Shadow turned on his heel and sprinted so Bonnie climbed the ladder as she chased him, “He’s fast!” She noticed. However, Bonnie won’t stop until she catches up with him. She won’t let him escape from her; she then slipped and fell from the rooftop. Bonnie screamed for dear life as she was about to glide up when Shadow Briar swooped down and rescued her. “He….he… saved my life? But why?” thought Bonnie. Shadow Briar placed her down on the ground as he went away. Later on, Bonnie asked Zakkar if he knew anything strange that happened to him and Zakkar told her the story that happened to him once: There was three troublemaking students excuse themselves to the bathroom when they never came back and they were found murdered in the bathroom but the new teacher, a blank faced yet uncaring-seemingly woman name Ms. Koume Chanan didn’t seem to care however Zakkar was the only to notice that Chanan had a psychotic look on her face in the classroom alone during the investigation of the crime scene. It seemed she was the only one that was responsible for it; at least that’s what Zakkar believes. Bonnie thought that was pretty eerie to her and is suspicious of this Chanan woman. Meanwhile; Bonnie meets a newcomer by the name of Nachton Handa, he seemed so innocent and nice. But underneath that nice exterior, Nachton was experienced as well as something more elusive in that face of his. When Bonnie got to know Nachton, she finds out that Nachton has a split personality of a ruthless yet apathetic but skillful fighter name Emory Ourson. Bonnie was shocked to discover this as she finds out from Emory that Nachton was tortured badly and suffered losses by loved ones he cared for the most. Nachton would return to his senses as he is aware of his singular persona Emory as he fears him for his dark fears. A while later, Bonnie confronted some teenagers after she apprehended some Wendigos, who attempted to surprise attack on the teenagers but failed thanks to Bonnie. The teenagers try to flee however Zakkar and Nachton, who detained them. Bonnie assured them that she is here to find out information on Shadow Briar. The teenagers told their story on how they encountered Shadow Briar: It was the tragic day of the school shooting where these teenagers were band together and hiding as their personal issues came out. A loner has some tension rivalry against the prissy girl, there was a queer guy who confronted his ex-lover which the latter was afraid to come out due to the fear of being rejected from society. The loner decided that the only way out is teamwork and he decides to be the leader, the prissy girl was totally against this so the loner boy took aside and kissed her in a lip-lock before pulling away and asking for her trust. The prissy girl, dazed from the kiss, agrees. While they were leaving, the prissy girl saw a crying baby near the dead body of a student who was the young mother so the girl took the baby with her and after they got out, she gave the baby to the dead student’s kind mother, who wept a little and cared for her grandchild, but this is just ahead of the story’s aftermath. While the teenagers try to get away, the shooter try to shoot the teens until the savior—Shadow Briar came to their rescue and confined the shooter until the police arrived. Back in the present, Bonnie and the teenagers were interrupted by more Wendigos until Shadow Briar took them out as he unmasked himself to be some attractive, yet friendly person. Afterwards, Bonnie sat at the long table where she watched the boy who was known as Shadow Briar, the boy’s real name was Minato! 

There once was a teenage boy who went by the name of Tracy Jacks. Tracy Jacks is one of the most average young men thinkable. His father was in a steady job and a clerical role for and enjoys going for rounds of golf in his time off, even though his putting needs work. But his dad is getting into his forties, realizing he’s starting to slowly but surely fall apart, ever sneaking closer to death. Tracy lived in a historic downtown and features beautiful historic architecture, shopping, services, dining and entertainment opportunities for visitors and families alike. He was trying to find something new around here but couldn’t find anybody around here to talk to. Bored; Tracy decides to head home for today. One day when he was out buying groceries for his family when Wendigos came to his house and try to kill all of his family, who escaped. When he got home, Tracy was heartbroken, but then he saw a Wendigo chased him but then Tracy was pulled into a corner and saw it was a girl. “Come on, we have to flee! Hurry!” She said and they got away! Tracy thanked the girl for helping him, the girl smiled and said: “You’re welcome.” The girl was none other than Zelda Zonar: Zelda is a beautiful young teenage girl with very thick golden blonde hair that falls to about her shoulders but would be longer if straightened out. She's petite and slim, with wide hips and a smaller chest. She has amber brown eyes, a slight tan from the island's sunny weather, and a beauty mark under her left eye and also darker eyebrows. She wears a gown in powder blue with stitched damask print, double layer tulle circle skirt that reached down to her knees, chiffon off-shoulder straps and lace-up back that features pin-tucking and crinoline vintage. She and Tracy became friends while Tracy becomes interested in Zelda for her personality is magnetic, unique and something not so ordinary. However, she was leading Tracy down a path he did not recognize. “Follow me, there’s something I want to show you…If you promise not to run away.” Zelda said. Tracy nodded, “OK.” He said. They came across a place where they found Queer Street. Tracy couldn’t believe he was walking down Queer Street and came across a park where Wendigos were in the area. Just then, Zelda confronted them and took a deep breath before blowing them away in a windstorm whirling about before they were thrown away. Tracy was shocked by this! “How did you…” Tracy started to ask, pointing his thumb back there. Zelda knew what he means and explains, “Oh that? Air, it’s my ability.” She smiled. They managed to walk away from the area where they came across a tree and Zelda pulled out a string of wire and said to Tracy. “Would you mind tying that wire around my waist?” asked Zelda. Tracy looked skeptical so he complied and Zelda smiled at him. She glided over to help a kitten get down from a tree, Zelda help the kitten back to the mother cat as she smiled to see the cat and her kittens together again like a family. Once she got her shoes back on and removed the wire to put it in her bag; Zelda put her backpack sling on her shoulder and said to Tracy, “Come meet the others.” She said and walked off. Tracy followed her, confused and inquisitive about all this. There Tracy got to meet a woman: She was a distinguished woman with green eyes and dark hair that is always pinned atop her head in tidy, top knotted bun. She appears to be in her mid thirties to early forties at the oldest. She always wears black formal Victorian full-mourning clothes of a high collared gown that is buttoned tightly at the throat. She wore black tights and heels. The lady noticed Tracy & Zelda as she smiled and greeted the boy, “Tracy, right on time. Miss Paloma Leblanc delighted to meet you.” She had her hand out which Tracy took it and felt comfortable but still skeptical. He was then given a tour where Tracy got to meet the other children who are orphans: Heather Mays, Jasper Gladson, Ryan Dulley, Vianne Diehl, Peter Straessle, Elise Blackwell, Jeremiah Henley, Gwen Henley, Lacy Sullivan and Sven Ivamovsk. However these children were not ordinary orphans as they are talented with supernatural powers! “They have special gifts.” Tracy noted. Miss Leblanc shrugged slightly, “Of course, we don’t usually fit in the world and move to places like this.” She said. She explains that she calls this place her ‘House of Freaks’. Before Paloma was born; William Leblanc and Margaret Brighton were best friends since they were kids however as they got closer, William and Margaret developed feelings for one another. But Margaret begins dating other guys, much to William’s dismay. Just then, all the other guys she dated had gone missing and a lot of houses had a lot of ‘For Sale’ signs in the neighborhood! That’s when William found out: All the boys Margaret had gone out to dates with had been murdered because none of them accepted Margaret or her avian mother Vanadevi. A mother, like Vanadevi, knows best so she killed each boy that would after seeing Vanadevi! Although scared as well as horrified; William did not run away as he married Margaret. Ever since she was born; Miss Paloma Leblanc was optimistic, she was a wide-eyed idealist and believe in a hope that warmed her heart to help to help see the good in others. However, as a naïve woman in her late-teens and early 20’s; Paloma meets a troubled young lady that she was one year older with a dark past to boot! The woman’s name was Imogene Beckett, she has a dark desire to get her revenge against the person that destroyed her family and childhood—Shana Vukasin! Paloma try to convince Imogene that revenge is not the way, but the two women bonded with each other—it almost seemed like those two young ladies like lovers than friends because of the closeness they were to each other. Although Imogene already did her revenge and took down Shana; Paloma and Imogene were still friends but most times, enemies. During dinner; the children showed their powers: control the weather, freeze things, be invisible, can control earth, changes into whatever background they are in, communicate with animals, morphs into places or things, shape-shift into a wolf, and manipulate electricity. Only one was too nervous to display them because she seemed anxious and a little mortified to do so. “Sweetie, what’s the matter?” Miss Leblanc asked with apprehension. “She’s afraid of scaring Tracy.” One of the children remarked. Tracy shook his head as he assured the girl, “Don’t be.” He was very meaningful about it. The little girl smiled and used her powers which surprised Tracy, who was not terrified. Tracy talked with Miss Leblanc after dinner who knew about him. “I knew you were like us since the moment you were born.” Miss Leblanc said. Tracy was surprised, “I thought I was normal.” He said. “No, you’re not.” Said Zelda. “It’s time you know your reason to be here.” Added Miss Leblanc. She leads Tracy to a room full of insects and leads him to an insect farm that is full of bugs called cicada. But these bugs are radioactive and cause telepathy! Tracy was the one who understands these bugs as he can hear their thoughts and communicates with them. Miss Leblanc sends Zelda and Tracy to New Americana to find Dream State Agency! So the two of them head to New Americana. Before leaving with Tracy; Zelda waved as she called out, “I’ll go on ahead and announce you, see you there.” She then followed Tracy and they go to the city. They travel to the city of New Americana by flight, thanks to Zelda. The next moment later in the day; Tracy and Zelda looked over at the city sights, “It’s so beautiful here; hard to believe this is New Americana. Without these monsters roaming around, it would be a nice place to live.” She remarked. Clearly she was enamored with the city from the skyline they were on. “Yes, it would.” Tracy agreed. Zelda could see a line of cards down the street, she could see people walking on the busy street when there wasn’t any cars in sight! She saw such beautiful life that made her soul with content. Just then, she saw soldiers scaring a lot of people and there was shouting while also commands of execution. Zelda and Tracy saw this while they are horrified for what they are witnessing! Zelda could see the monsters amongst the chaos and it was the Wendigos. She got up to the railing of the skyline; she was ready to leap when Tracy looked at her in horror. Zelda was steadying herself and glared down at the monsters down there. “What are you doing?” called Tracy. But Zelda hollered: “GO; WARN MISS LEBLANC AND THE OTHERS!!!” She leaped from the skyline and glided away while Tracy howled back, “But Zelda…” Too late though because she followed the soldiers by flight. She was flying so much and tries to use her air powers to try and stop the soldiers but it was hopeless so she uses a storm of wind to get them away from the city! She somehow got the attention of Peyton from the Minako Squad! He was surprised to see it. “What was that?” Peyton asked. “What?” inquired Kamoku, trying to see but couldn’t. “I thought I saw someone.” Peyton said, pointing over. Then, he saw someone flying as Peyton called out, “Look!” Just then, Zelda appeared before Kamoku and his friends as she has her arms out. “Who are you?” Kamoku hollered. Zelda called out, “Listen everyone--You’re in terrible danger; these people have done far too much killing to innocent lives. My powers won’t do anything to stop them now!” Perplexed; Minako thinks Zelda is leading them into a trap so she and the gang turned into their transformations and try to attack the flying girl! Just then; the House of Freaks children steps forward to protect Zelda from harm. “What are they?” thought Emily. The children defend Zelda as they fight Kamoku and his friends, whom the latter turn into their forms. Emily is shocked by this; she never encountered children quite like all of them with a hint of strangeness! “Whoa…” Emily managed to say. It was then a battle broke out before Emily could stop them until a gust of wind from wings emerged and halted the battle. That’s when Miss Leblanc, who reveals her wings, calmly spoke up that everyone can hear her, “This has been a big misunderstanding; please we are only trying to help each other!” All at once, they all stopped and managed to come to a consideration. 

Later on; Zelda watched Kamoku, Onorato, Minako, Peyton, Jade, Evan, and Tsubaki during training. She was watching them with content. Just then during the fight calisthenics; Kamoku accidentally kicked the ball as it went up in the air—much to his horror. Zelda saw the ball go up and went into an old manor, Kamoku and his friends would not go in for the house is haunted! Kamoku and Evan argue with one another, Peyton stops them while Jade and Minako talked about how the old house used to belong to a witch and ghosts haunts there. But Tsubaki thought it was a load of crap so he suggests going and getting the ball together. That’s when Zelda approached, “Can I come? I’ll lead the way. I’m not afraid of a haunted house.” She said with a humble, confident matter. The group exchanged glances before looking back at Zelda smiling. A few moments later; Zelda leads the group into the so-called haunted house as they got closer, the bigger and scarier it looks. Nevertheless; Zelda was brave. There was a sound that seemed like a ‘whoooo’ that scared Kamoku and his friends but Zelda assured them, “Don’t worry, it’s just the wind.” Peyton spoke up, “Do you think someone’s in there?” Zelda shrugged, “Let’s find out.” She replied. She opened the door of the gate and they walked up to the porch. Zelda casually went up to the door and knocked, she noticed something. “Oh, look. The door is ajar, shall we go in?” She asked. They entered to see filthy and ancient furniture; looks like no one had been here for a long time. But the gang proceeds on ahead while Zelda stayed behind to look around. Memories begin to flood back to her: She recalled on how she was a young orphan when she was going to the beach with Miss Leblanc and the other children. As they got to the beach; the children were excited to have fun! Some were playing in the water at the shallow area, eating hot dogs, snorkeling, making sand castles and running from hermit crabs they had discovered! As for Zelda, she was sitting on a beach towel before she got up and went into the water where she swam under as she could see the underworld but her memories were interrupted by reality. Zelda could hear a voice calling out to her: “Hey Zelda, come on! Where are you?” It was Kamoku’s voice hollering so Zelda followed the voice. The door opened as Zelda, Kamoku, Onorato, Minako, Peyton, Jade, Evan and Tsubaki looked around before walking down the hall. There was a strange feeling of being watched! But Zelda showed no fear while strolling down the halls. Although it was dark, dusty and creepy; Zelda was calm like Minako and Tsubaki. It seems that it was all eerily quiet; however Zelda felt tranquility over her. They reached the attic where the gang search for the ball. During that time; Zelda took a deep breath and gusts of her inhalation whooshes the dust which caused the particles cascades down like snow. She then lifts her palms up and twirled around while the others watched as she sighed to herself. Then, Zelda noticed the ball rolling to her and Zelda picked it up. “Got it.” She said. Kamoku and his friends walked outside with the strange girl Zelda. They were stunned by how magical yet brave she was! They thought Zelda wasn’t afraid of anything. That night, she saw something dangling in the air! “Oh, it’s a spider.” Zelda remarked. “Do you like spiders?” Minako asked. Zelda shrugged, “Sure.” She said. “Then go on and kissed it.” Dared Minako sneakily. Zelda smiled, “OK.” She answered. She leaned over and pressed her lips against it as she smacked her mouth against it in a short kiss. “Wow! She got it!” exclaimed Tsubaki. Zelda beamed happily to the dazed looks! Zelda used her powers to light up the dark rooms of places, she likes to watch thunder and lightning from her window. The stormy sky was brightened up by lightning sparks. When the children have one of their toys taken by a mean dog, Zelda would get the toy back in one piece after struggling against the dog. She notices that a child of a little girl wanted her jump rope back that a bully took from her. Zelda uses her wind abilities to tie the bully up in the jump rope, much to the little girl’s amusement. Zelda grinned as well, stating: “I am very brave.” She pats herself on the back lightly. She help the orphaned children deal with monsters in closets or under beds. Zelda stepped on every crack of the sidewalk without fear, she sauntered backwards with her eyes close before turning around. She snarled at dogs and bares her teeth at stray cats. She ascended up a tree and broke off the twigs and branches of the tree that they made a snapping noise, pretending the trees were evil creatures as she was breaking their fingers off! Then, Zelda rode a bicycle for a moment but let go of the handlebars and spread her arms out as she closes her eyes. She could feel the breeze against her face, but was glided in the air! Zelda then begins to hear the children cheered: “Yay! Yay! Go Zelda Zonar GO!!!” That’s when Zelda recalled memories of being close to Miss Leblanc as a motherly figure that adopted her. Young Zelda and Miss Leblanc did things together, like mother-daughter relationships did: Zelda and Miss Leblanc went to the city. They spend the day going to the museum—the strange girl and the graceful yet wise lady. Little Zelda was amazed by the exhibits of bones from dinosaurs and Native Americans as well as the Egyptian exhibit. Zelda was amazed by all she saw, she and Miss Leblanc went to the aquarium. 

As imaginative as she was; Young Zelda manage to get into the water and used her powers to create life in the sea of aquatic animals. At a seal show, Young Zelda balanced upon a ball with the seals which amazed everyone, much to the delight of Miss Leblanc. Then, Zelda and Miss Leblanc later went to the art museum; they went to lunch and to the mall. Zelda wanted a toy but Miss Leblanc gently told her not today which Zelda was disappointed but understood. Little Zelda headed back to the train however Zelda was asleep while on the train home. Another memory emerged of Zelda when she and Miss Leblanc went camping with the other children where they did fun things together: Trying to find a good camping spot, getting sticks to make a fire, attempt at canoeing, go fishing and successfully caught fish but a bear took it so they instead had something to eat instead. The children told ghost stories around campfires while also scaring themselves silly. After that, they got into PJs and went to bed. But Zelda lied in her sleeping bag as she thought about all the fun things as she realized she had the most fun all day with the other children. Another memory shows of Zelda and the House of Freaks orphans were at a farm where they help out a farmer and Miss Leblanc was teaching them a bit on farm life. By the end of the day; Zelda, the children, and Miss Leblanc went fishing together. In the present, Zelda realize she missed all the good times. Just then, Minako was shouting out Kamoku’s name as well as Evan. Zelda looked up and saw she Kamoku and Evan were being lifted off the ground by Wendigos as they were dropped down below. Zelda ran over and flew just in time to catch Kamoku and Evan! They both are shocked; the two looked up at Zelda. She notices and grins at them, the sunlight against her hair which causes the blonde locks and Zelda looked like an angel. She placed Kamoku and Evan down safely while the gang took down the Wendigos! “You sure are brave, Zelda.” Kamoku remarked. “I’m not always brave; I can be a scaredy cat too.” Zelda replied with a shrug. “Yeah right.” Muttered Evan. Ignoring him; Zelda placed her arms out, they were raised up and bend over, she lifted her legs up as she did a perfect cartwheel. After doing cartwheels; Zelda then begins to walk off when Peyton called out, “Zelda, where are you going?” Zelda said, “Don’t worry. I’m just going to explore.” She walked down the sidewalk, she turned corners and crossed streets but soon she came across somewhere unfamiliar to her but she didn’t mind when all of a sudden she look to see a newspaper about how it read about crime and also other dreadful things. Zelda was troubled by this, she kept walking and she begins to hear voices in her head. She then saw humanoid bird creatures in the sky as Zelda recognized them as Tengu. Tengu was bad news as they were headed towards Emily and the others saw the Tengu hybrids where they attacked everybody that scared Zelda! The sounds of everyone in danger were frightening and her thoughts became more horrendous. This caused Zelda sunk to the ground, she begins to cry: “Somebody help…” She sniffed while she thought of Miss Leblanc, the children, and Tracy. “Miss Leblanc…Tracy…Emily…” She then cried out for help until she found herself in a dark space of her mind. In her emotional state of stress; Zelda turns into an eerily slimmer, dark brown hair all straightened up and she gained voluptuous curves as well as a large bosom size than her average size normally. Her outfit changes to a navy blue corset with a deep V slash tightly laced up. Zelda also wore a matching blue skirt that reached her ankles. The attire she was in has no sleeves instead she has shoulder straps! However; Zelda’s face was almost white and lips were almost darker but the irises were a light pink and her new appearance was shocking to everyone! Zelda took down the Tengu hybrids as she saved everyone from trouble. The Tengu hybrids flew away, frightened and Zelda turned back to normal. Tracy helps her up, comforting her. Later; Zelda sat across from the others, she was sitting up straight and running her fingers through her hair a little anxious. “So, what’s this about?” She asked politely. Kamoku stares at Zelda in wonder, “Is she really a banshee?” He thought. Zelda did not even notice the intense stares! She smiles as she asked, “Something wrong?” Kamoku and the gang shook their heads. So Miss Leblanc explained about the leader of the Tengu Queen: It turns out that Vanadevi the Tengu Queen cannot speak but when she communicates, she makes chirping to talk. When she gets angry, she lets out an eagle-like shriek. When she would show emotional feelings where she lets out a soft squawk or cry. The Tengu hybrids had a coat of feathers, a beak, scaly legs, talons and wings. But only the Tengu Queen is somewhat special, they don’t call her by the title of Tengu Queen for nothing! She was the ruler of her bird human species hive. The Tengu Queen has short hair resembling a peacock crest on top, pale face, blue eye shadow, green and blue dress with a large feathery collar, black corset, greenish blue dress-skirt with bluish green feathers, navy blue shoes with green feathers under the heels, feathery stockings with pearl and rubies necklace with a bird pendant. She has tail quill feathers, but highly elongated upper tail coverts. These feathers are marked with eye-spots that have green and gold plumage with black wings with sheen of blue. She also has a crest atop the head. Everyone, except Miss Leblanc, who told them to stay and steps forward to the woman who was the legendary Tengu queen name Vanadevi. Miss Leblanc looked up at Vanadevi, who glares down at her. “Oh Grandmother Avis, we should not be causing havoc amongst the living. Not all are as evil, why can’t you see that?” She said. Emily, her friends, her allies, Tracy, Zelda and the House of Freaks children watch intently. Paloma looked vulnerable as she gently begged Grandmother Avis Vanadevi when the bird woman let out an eagle-resembling screech. Zelda could see Vanadevi tries to attack when Zelda transforms into a banshee! “Be careful, Zelda!” Tracy called out. Zelda flew over as fought Vanadevi, who uses her claws and wings to attack but Zelda deflect them. Vanadevi tries to get to Zelda while she said something to her that shocked Leblanc so much: “This has been a big misunderstanding; please we are only trying to help each other!” Vanadevi tries to attack but then she slips and nearly falls but Emily uses her telekinesis catches the Tengu Queen. Vanadevi stared at her in shock and Zelda helps her down gently where the Tengu Queen is amazed by this. Emily turned to the Tengu Queen, “You’re all right, your highness.” She confirmed. Vanadevi looked around at the others with shock and was in disbelief. She looked like she was going to cry. Just then; Miss Leblanc steps forward, “See Grandmother Avis? Humans are not so bad after all.” She whispered. So Vanadevi decide to trust the humans and comes to an understanding. Then, she and the rest of the Tengu hybrids flew off but not before Vanadevi chirped something that only Miss Leblanc could translate. What Vanadevi said was, “Humanity isn’t so bad, there are some good ones after all.” And it was true! It was time for Paloma and the other children to go back to Queer Street. Before got on the bus; Miss Leblanc thanked Gevrog and Emily as the children boarded the bus back home to Queer Street. “You are always welcome back here anytime.” Gevrog said. Miss Leblanc smiled, thanking him. She then gets on the bus while Tracy got on. Zelda called out, “I’ll be right on, just need a moment.” She turned to Kamoku and Evan there. “Thank you, for everything.” Said Zelda. “I guess this is goodbye, huh.” Kamoku said. “Hope you come back to visit.” Evan added. “You should come by Queer Street, maybe see something more peculiar for a change.” Remarked Zelda, with a wink. “Zelda, you know that I--we--really care about you. You're like...” Kamoku try to say. That’s when; Zelda got annoyed as she rebuked them, “Kamoku Makun and Evan Graham, I swear if you guys say 'I'm like a sister to you,' I'm going to fly home alone!” She glared at them. “Sorry, but I know you'll find that special person some day.” Kamoku said. Happy to hear this; Zelda embraced them both and pulled away to smile at them, “So will you two. You deserve it. Someone who is quiet, understanding, patient...” She said. Just then, Jade called out: “Hey boys! Get your tails in here, Tate's got an assignment for us.” Kamoku and Evan glanced at the strange girl annoyed but Zelda grinned at them while she assured them: “Remember, if you ever change your mind about us; feel free to come on up any time.” She walked away into the bus as the bus drives Miss Leblanc and the House of Freaks children away back to Queer Street. Kamoku and Evan watched the bus pulls away, when Jade called out again: “Boys!” Kamoku turned, he sighed as he and Evan walked over while Kamoku called out, “Coming!”  

One day, an agent came in and politely interrupts; he says that someone is here to see her. "Her name is Miss Martha Dearing." said the agent. That name sounded familiar, Emily hurried over and she couldn't believe she saw a slender woman with dark brown hair, tan skin, and pretty was really her mother standing there in the room. "Mom?" Emily asked, and then her face brightens up and smiles. "Mom!" She hurries over to her. Her mother looked at her, "Where have you been? You've been gone for days, I've been worried sick about you." She scolded. Emily smiled, "Sorry Mom, but I have some friends I want you to meet...." She replied, gesturing towards her crew. "Miss Dearing, hi there!" greeted Kamoku. "Hello!" replied Ryker.  Then, her mother smiled gratefully, "I heard some good stuff you did sweetie, I’m very proud of you." She said. Emily begin to smile, it was a heartwarming and tearful smile. "Oh, Mom...." She said. Emily, her mother, and her friends gather around to celebrate. During this time, Emily's mother asks Ryker to get her something. He was gone for awhile when an agent appeared, "Emily, come quickly! It's Ryker, he's in trouble with some mad man!" He said. Emily rushed out there, what she saw horrified her. Ryker was being strangled by a man that looked deranged in his eyes. He was partially bald, he was thin and pale. And he looked really angry. It was Nathair Grynte, Emily's father! Ryker kicked his legs and tries to wrestle away from him. "Get your filthy paws off me, you maniac! Get off me!" Ryker cried. "I want to see my daughter! What have you people done with her?!" Nathair screamed at the boy. "Like hell I would tell you!" The screams attract the attention of a horrified crowd but Emily moved through it, apologizing and politely excusing herself before facing her father. "Dad!?" Emily cried. The man turned as he released Jack, he smiled at her, "Emily, my daughter." "What the hell are you doing here? How did you find me?" demanded Emily. Nathair's smile faded, "Do not talk to your father that way!" He admonished. "I'm an adult now, Father. Now tell me what you want." Emily said. "I want you back." Nathair begged. He walked one step closer, "Father." Emily started to say nervously. "It could be like it was before, Daughter." Nathair said, pleadingly. This horrified Emily, "No, Dad!" She said. She never wants to go back to the way it was. Being abused by him. No, no. "You were the only one I ever loved, worthy. Especially your mother. I know you're every thought, I can't live without you." He said. "Father, Stop this now! I want you to be flat out honest and answer me--" Emily admonished. Nathair but cut her off. "I am only trying to protect you from these people." Nathair said. "Those people are my friends, Father." Emily confessed. Nathair looked at her with disbelief, then a smirk appeared on his face. "Friends? Friends?" I said, and then he laughed at Emily who looked down. She clenched her fists as she activates her powers almost. Ryker watched him. "This can't be Emily's father, could it?" He thought. Her father claps menacingly as he spoke to her, "All those bitches, they are feeding you lies, just like your mother." Emily covered her ears, "Father! Stop it!" She shouted. But did not Nathair ceased, "They tell you things they just want to brainwash ... They are demons, do not stay here." Emily spoke back, "Too late, Father. I've already made my decision." Nathair looked at her, "Emily, you get your ass out there right now!" "No." Emily said. Nathair walked over to her with a rage look. "Are you talking back to me? Disobeying your own father, I do not care how old you are. You are going to listen to me." "Father, please I don't wanna go with you ..." Emily begged, taking a few steps back of her own but her father would not stop. . “.....Like it or not, I will call the police. By law, I will force you away from this place one way or another....." This cause a lot of pressure for Emily as her powers was starting to rise up. "Shut up!" Emily screamed, her telekinesis caused the furniture to rise and drop as Nathair was terrified. He fell down on the ground and looked up in shock. "Good God." He whispered. Emily stared down at him blankly. "Dad, stand up." she commanded. Nathair shook his head, he was trembling. Emily gritted her teeth. "FATHER, STAND UP NOW!" She exclaimed, flexing her hand out as she lifts him telekinetically. Nathair shouted as everyone was in shock of what they are seeing. "I belong here, Father. Things are going to change around here." Emily said sternly. Nathair was gasping for breath but rasped out, "Sorcery. I knew it." "It's not sorcery, Dad. You wanna know where it's coming from? Me. There are other people out there who like me have this power." Emily said. "You people--What have you done to my little girl?" Nathair exclaimed with desperation directly at Dream State Agency and the others. "It's not them, they are trying to help me do better and help me recover a tragedy that happened to me in high school." Emily said. "Dear Emily, don't you know? This sorcery is working through you." Nathair persisted. "It's a gift. I mean, yeah it's out of control but with a little more practice, I can do anything." replied Emily. Nathair shook his head feebly. "You lie!" He said. "Why would I lie?" demanded Emily. "I don’t know all those lies! That wretched mother of yours ---" Nathair started to say. But he is lifted higher by the psychokinesis as he writhes and shouts louder, even grunting of it. "Dad! Do not say that about Mom!" Emily scolded. Nathair growled and snapped like a deranged wild dog, a shark being kidnapped and about to be skinned alive; he couldn't believe this was really happening to him. His own daughter is being brainwashed by a bunch of misfits who didn't seem to like him at all. He looked at the crowd, who were disgusted, and among them was Gevrog. Surely, this guy was to blame for the trouble he had done to Emily. "You! Take this power away from my daughter!" Nathair cried. "I will not, this is no curse. It is a blessing bestowed upon her." said Gevrog. Nathair growled and turned back to Emily, "Do not use this power!" He demanded. "It's my power, I decide whether to use it or not!" Emily exclaimed. "Renounce that power! You must surrender it! You must never use it!" Nathair cried with the edge of hysteria in his voice. "No!!! I am not going to listen to this anymore!" Emily said loudly. Nathair then begin to say a prayer while weeping: "Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make veils for the heads of persons of every state to hunt to life ..." Emily continued to talk, "I am nothing like you...And I'll never be like you." Nathair snubbed her and prayed desperately. Emily spoke again, "You can wallow, pray, and cry all you want but I'm staying here." "... I will not allow a witch to live ...." muttered Nathair but he was dropped to the floor and was weeping pathetically. Emily stares down at him sternly, "Not you or anyone else can stop me...And I don't want to talk about it anymore." And with that; she walked away. 

That’s when the figure reached a hand over and touch her forehead, and then Emily saw a vision in her head and what she saw shaken her: Lily walked to the back of the circus tent and gasped at the sight of the same acrobat girl staggering to her feet. She was cover in cuts and bleeding, Lily helped the girl up while she was shouting: “Someone, help! Medic!” This got the attention of everyone. The trapeze girl, Cherie Amory, was being treated for her injuries. As it turns out, Miss Amory was beaten and robbed. Luckily, the thieves didn’t take anything important. The ring master’s gold was stolen as well as other performer’s jewels and money was gone. Cherie couldn’t stop thanking the beautiful, mysterious Lily for saving her life. All Lily could say was, “Anything to help someone in need.” At some point; Lily noticed a superficial, spoiled young lady name Rhea who’s loaded for some suspicious reason. Lily wondered how a mean and selfish girl like Rhea could have a lot of more money than she already did! Lily decides to spy on Rhea, she quietly followed her to a shed in a backyard and saw her smoking some sort of drug. And Lily listens in on the conversation. “Oh boys, I never felt richer. That was grand on your part for that freak show!” gushed Rhea. “Hey, don’t sweat it babe. Anything to help our girl.” A boy said who was a sleazy slacker name Jarrell who kept his eyes around Rhea’s chest. Disgusting pervert. The other was Larry who looked like a high school dropout as he said, “The circus was full of those riches, guess the freaks do get paid a lot.” Then, a third guy with a tough exterior name Shamus chimed in, “Yeah but couldn’t get off nothin’ from the trapeze bitch. Shit, she’s putting up a better fight.” Rhea then said in a snobby yet dismissal tone, “Who cares! At least that flying mouse won’t be performing tonight will she?” Lily’s jaw dropped at those words. Larry laughed, “Yeah! She can’t fly so high now.” He remarked heartlessly. “Should’ve robbed her hussy ass, like the harlot that she is!” retorted Jarrell. “Mmm, yeah. And give her the time of her life.” Agreed Shamus. “Sorry boys, that lovely mound of pudding is going to be delay for you pricks.” Rhea said, “You have to admit—Trapeze Girl had it comin’ to her.” And she let out a laugh. Lily was so appalled by how remorseless the four of them were. They were victim blaming and calling her rude things. They didn’t care how nice the Trapeze Girl Cherie was so Lily decides to teach them a lesson! One day while Rhea was going shopping at the mall; Lily approached to a surprised Rhea and she introduced herself, “Pardon me. I’m Lily White.” Rhea brightened up. “I’m Rhea, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” She replied in an overly sweet voice. Lily smiled, happy to know her charms are luring the spoiled princess. It seemed that Rhea never thought of herself would be discovered for what she did. Lily and Rhea came across a creek, Rhea thought it was strange but went along with it. What Rhea didn’t know what Lily was up to, Lily was actually preparing for Rhea. To make it easier by giving her a healthy granola and a bottle of water. Rhea didn’t know that the granola bar was expired and her water was spiked! Rhea felt dizzy until she passed out. When Rhea wakes up she finds herself strapped to the wall and her limbs bounded so she can’t escape. Lily loomed over Rhea, smirking down at her and she’s about to begin the horrid surgery upon the helpless Rhea. Rhea realized what was happening and she begins to scream in terror however she is made into a lab rat! Lily smiled at her. “Why are you doing this to me?” demanded Rhea. “You don’t recall? You really were a temperamental with an inflated view of your own self importance huh? What about that man you were with? The one with the badly scarred face? How you were repulsed by him, you criticize him and pretend to be nice though you took fate in your own hands. You and he were by the same creek I took you. You killed him, you didn’t want him to fall for you. You stabbed him over and over again out of your own pride for what you did.” Lily reminded, “And I saw you…You dispose of the weapon….” Lily was enjoying taking an avenged plot by torturing Rhea with the same sensation and felt she was in hell burning for that time! Now Rhea has fall into the surgery.

Kamoku and his friends listened and they heard a wail, there was a figure that approached the five teenagers. Hair was then shaved, eyes blood shot; there was cracked epidermis upon the flesh, skinless limbs with exposed bones and muscles. Rancid pus oozed out of it, it was disgusting! “Help me! Please, someone! Help me!” screamed the thing. Kamoku and his friends could stare in horror. For the time being; Lily was sitting at a café, she pretends to be interested in Larry on the chat site, and she attracts him and his friends, Jarrell and Shamus. Lily tells Larry she would like to hook up with the trio. Lily and Larry talked of what she described as ‘hot and heavy’. However; Lily was sickened by this, she got Larry and his pals to visit her. She tells him that her parents are gone while home alone, thus it was an invitation for the three guys. Larry talked about sicken terms such as wanting to eat her ‘cream pie’ as well as ‘pulling his own skin’. He says that he imagined himself of ‘chicken head’ her ‘soggy tunnel’, Lily was forced to read the sickened comments—she was disgusted while also getting angrier. Lily plants to torture them and thought about Cherie, she prepares for this vengeful deed on her mind. Next moments later; Larry and his friends were just outside the house. Lily opened the door, she invites the boys come in as well as she injected a needle to knock them out through their necks and arms. She took the boys to a basement and use surgery to the three guys. After being tortured for awhile; Shamus, Jarrell, and Larry escaped after waking up. They ran in different directions but Lily calmly followed without running. She saw Kamoku and his friends, she waves at them. Kamoku smiled upon seeing her and greets her: “Hey, where were you?” Lily just shrug, “Oh, I’ve been busy. I love to stay and chat but I gotta go.” She answered. And Lily strolled away. Minako watched Lily walked, she feels something was wrong. “C’mon you guys—let’s follow her.” She said. During that time; Shamus was shocked by his new appearance of a cracked torso, nearly melted limbs that exposed his skeletal parts of bones, and he bled a gallon of blood. He tries to clean up the red plasma and stop the bleeding, “Shit! The bitch cut me up so bad, why? What did I do to deserve this shit?!” demanded Shamus. “Oh, I’m a bitch? Ooh, sounds harsh Shamus. You should how much pain you put people through.” Lily said. Shamus whirled around, “You can’t prove anything to me you little puck bunny!” He claimed. “Maybe not but I saw you….you poisoned the food of an old woman name Charlene and you collected her fortune by pretending to be a relative. You didn’t give two shits about her. Or what about your sister Aurora? She mysteriously drowned; you beat your brother in law to death and collect their money. You didn’t care about anyone dear to you, right? They weren’t worth anything, you didn’t care for the consequences of your actions.” Lily reminded. Shamus could hear a growling sound, “What the hell is that?” Shamus demanded. There was a monster which sprouted out large, bat-like wings and claws as it has sharp fangs and it was the most horrible thing. “Meet the Grim Reaper, and he’s here to give you the time of your life.” Lily stated. Shamus was terrified, “Please no.” He begged. Lily replied in a chilling tone, “You can’t fly so high now can’t ya?” The winged creature chased a running Shamus and killed him, while Lily walked away however that smirk never left her face. What she didn’t notice was the shocked glances from Kamoku and his friends’ expressions. Moments later; Jarrell paced around as he was in the same state as Shamus was. “How could that hussy do this to me? Why would she do this to me?” He was saying to himself like a crazy person. “Don’t sweat it honey, anything to help my boy out.” Lily remarked. Jarrell turned around with a fierce look on his face, “Fix me you little poon!” He stipulated angrily. “Poon? Wow, how charming. Was Wendy a poon that you pulverized? Did you feel bad for hurting her? No, you thought she’d deserved it!” Lily clarified. “She’s nothing, she’s my little gutter hook. She doesn’t mind the pain.” Claimed Jarrell. “Your gutter hook? You never felt richer in what you did to her. You have to admit, it was grand on my part to give you and your friends a little makeover. Guess freaks like you get paid from theft and fighting for your greedy needs.” Lily answered, “It doesn’t matter now does it? You don’t care about Wendy? Her loving sister? No, women are your tools and your punching bags when you get mad.” Just then, there was a guttural cry that scared Jarrell; Emily sneered at Jarrell while the monster growled at the guy’s terrified glance, “Oh, look! My friend is here. He wants to rob your hussy ass, like the harlot that you are!” Lily said. 

Jarrell tries to fight back against the thing but he wasn’t strong enough. Lily’s face was plastered with a demented leer. Jarrell met his end, he didn’t stand a chance. She was strolling away as the smile looked wide and her face was edgy. “Whoa, did you see that?” Peyton asked in a low voice to his friends. “I never seen her act like this.” Protested Kamoku. “She’s not doing this out of pleasure; she must’ve done this out of some sort of reason by proxy.” Minako notified. Like his friends, Larry didn’t look as hot as he gazed at his own reflection. “Shit! I look like crap.” He commented. “You should. You’re repulsive inside and out.” Lily replied. Larry saw her in the looking glass and turned to face her, “You did this to me! You ruined my image! How will chicks like me now when I’m like this?!” demanded Larry. Lily took a camera out swiftly and snapped a picture, she put the camera down and leered at him, “Oh, I don’t know. I think all the females wanna a piece of your new look. Though I think the Trapeze Girl needs a little more convincing since what you and your friends did to her. You guys did really good huh, made Rhea even richer, didn’t ya?” Lily said. Larry looked at her in shock, “What did you—how did you know that?” stammered Larry. “By the way, the Trapeze Girl’s name is Cherie Amory.” Lily added, “It really doesn’t matter to you but the ‘flying mouse’ has a name and all the other girls you hurt have names. No, wait! Why should you care if they have names? Why should you care if they are smart? Or have morals? Or where they came from? Is the best thing for a sleazebag like you to bed ‘em? Have you ever thought about what’s in a woman than her sex appeal? Her education? Nah, you want her mouth sewn shut while your little happy sack does all the work? Some man you are.” This made Larry grunted, “You speak of shit! Who are you to tell me about women? Women shouldn’t be promoted at businesses in life because they are you and attractive! They are a failure and should be in the kitchen, on their knees cleaning up for guys like us! Wear sexy clothes, wear makeup or a skirt. They deserve what’s coming to guys like us!” He declared. Lily sighed, “Fine. I can’t changed your mind, I can’t even change your fate.” She stated. No soon than she spoken, the winged beast swooped in at Larry who was filled with panic. “Whoa, wait a second!” He protested. “Sorry Larry.” Lily replied with a cold tone, “I wish I could save you but you deserve what’s coming to you. Just like Rhea, Shamus and Jarrell.” She turned on her heel and walked off. Larry’s howl echoed throughout the forest. The riches and money were returned to their rightful owners and things got better for them. A forlorn Cherie was looking out the window when she notices someone coming in. She turned to see it was Jerome, who looked at her scars and Cherie seemed ashamed but the two embraced each other. Emily awoke from the vision and was shocked to realize what Lily actually done and the thought of what Lily did was surprisingly touching for a young lady like Cherie Amory! Perhaps it was brutal and unorthodox but Lily did a kind thing for a friend, still it was rather violent by causing them great pain. Lily became judge, jury and executioner to all of the four that attacked Cherie without the slightest remorse being shed. Emily wondered if Lily is dangerous or still is a good person at all. However Lily was nice but still it was rather peculiar. That night, Emily had a nightmare: She left the second as that one also closes behind her. In the third door, Emily terrorized by a shadowy figured before she herself grows an extra set of limbs and is devoured by a giant arachnid. Emily screams as she wakes up to the doors. The third had already closed and Emily sighed with relief. She gets up as she enters the fourth door, Emily is surrounded by creepy wide-eyes and rictus grins of all the ordinary individuals. Then housewives, old ladies and little girls are accurately imbibed into a dark abyss at the center of a burning sky. Emily is stunned by this and leaves dazed of what she saw. Now she entered the fifth, and the last, door shows innocent-seeming Emily as she skips down the street while someone follows her. As she descends into an underground area, he pulls out a cloth with chloroform. Just as he is about to attack, she screams and begins utilizing telekinetic powers to manipulate the person's body. She raises him into the air and contorts his body into a variety of positions, slamming him against walls and shooting black smoke into and through his body. Emily’s eyes turn the same color black. Ultimately she makes a final twisting motion with her hands, indicating she has killed the person. When she woke up, it was morning and she was in her bed. She let out a sigh, "Yeesh, talk about dream within a dream. Crazy what dreams can do to someone with traumatic stress." She muttered to herself, clutching her head. In the meantime; Ryker is working when he heard classical music and went to see where the music is coming from. He entered a room where he found Emily is dancing alone. He enters as he looks at her mesmerizing self. "What are you doing in here?" Ryker asked. Emily stopped for a moment, she strolls over to him with a smile. "Dancing to this song, it's pretty is it not?" She replied. Ryker listened to the song and nodded, "It sounds nice. You dance very well." remarked Ryker. Emily answered back with a grin, "Thanks, practice makes perfect." She lends out her hand, "Would you like to try it?" She asked. Ryker looked nervous, "No, I don't think..." He started to say but Emily hold firm and said, "C'mon, just one second." Ryker sighed, giving in. Emily lead him to the floor, she stood there with him as she instructs him of what he needs to do: "OK, first you’re gonna put your hand on my shoulder here. Good, now put your arm around my waist. Awesome! And I'm gonna…Oh wait, I made a mistake. There. We're gonna go slow, follow my lead but we'll do baby steps." answered Emily. Ryker awkwardly placed his hands on her shoulder and then in her hand. "1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3...Oh!" Ryker stepped on her foot, he then winced with shame. "I'm sorry." He said. "No, my bad! I went too fast." Emily apologized. 

Ryker felt tears of anger in his eyes, "Ugh, forget this crappy--" He cried, he was about to pull away but Emily hold him tightly, "Uh, uh. C'mon, one little screw up. No blood, no foul. It's all good." She said. Ryker leaned his head on Emily's shoulder, "I guess I'm more of a brute than a gentleman." He remarked. Emily smiled, "That's why I'm helping you." She reminded. Ryker looked at her eyes, Emily looked back at him in his eyes and then she did something she never imagined. Leaning towards him, she pressed her lips against his. Ryker was shocked, he felt slightly suffocated for a second. "Why was she doing this?" He thought. "I can't breathe but I can't help but taste her soft lips and that taste...Sweet mint...." Ryker's kiss took a turning point, where Ryker is letting himself give away of his powers. "No....No!" He thought. He unattached his mouth away and pushed himself back from her. They both were gasping, "I--I'm sorry, again." Ryker said. "Ah! I forgot. Your powers...Forgive me, my bad." Emily apologized. "Let's keep this kiss between us." Ryker said. Emily agrees. But she gets a text from her father, which says: "I need you now." "Hello?" She called. Emily, Ryker, and Kamoku looked around but found no one. However, they saw someone violently bashed them each with a shovel, and they lost conscious. Later, Emily wakes up to see that her wrists are bind together above her head and she is hanging a little from the floor. She looked over at Ryker and Kamoku. They are also have their wrists bind together above but they have their mouths gagged. Emily saw her father, he had different sharp objects there. "Dad? What's going on?" Emily asked. Nathair turned to her, "Em, I told you before....I told you....."  He muttered, taking a knife in his hand. "Daddy, this isn't right." Emily replied. Nathair shouted at him but the gag in his mouth made a muffling sound. "Shut up, you abomination!" Nathair cried, punching him in the stomach. Ryker let out an 'mmph!' and groaned underneath the gag. Kamoku tried to call his name however he couldn't say because it was muzzled. "You guys, you are all the same! Always come between me and my daughter!" exclaimed Nathair. Ryker glared at him, but then he looked away with defeat on his face. "You flush her entire brain! You have no right! No right!" cried Nathair. "Stop, Father! I told you before, and I will say this again; I cannot trust you! Not for everything you put Mom and I through!" Emily claimed. Nathair glared at her, "Oh? Then you won't trust me if I killed these three in front of you." He cried. The two of them squirmed, their moans and screams still muffling. They shook their heads, Emily shook her head. "No..." She begged. "Hell, I can do it right now! I would love to see their corpses covered in blood and guts if I want to!" Nathair screeched, he was going to really kill them. "No, Dad!" Emily screamed. Her telekinesis broke free of her bonds and she begins to attack her father, holding him at choke hold. She then freed her friends from the prison. Releasing them from their bondage; Ryker, and Kamoku were free as they released the gags from their mouths. Once he caught his breath; Ryker embraced Emily, "Em, you're OK." He said. "I am." admitted Emily. There was a loud scream as Nathair had his knife and stabbed his daughter, who topples down with Ryker, and Kamoku. Nathair found the three of them, "You know sin never dies? You gotta keep killing it!" He said in a creepy monotone. "Dad!" screamed Emily, terrified. But then, her powers to cause Nathair to trip as he almost fell on the knife but Emily caught it before his father was nearly stabbed himself. Nathair scrambled to his feet as an angry Emily blocks him from attacking Ryker, and Kamoku. "Get out!" Emily screamed, using her powers. "What's the matter, bitch?" exclaimed Nathair. "Out!" Emily cried. "You're sick!" Nathair yelled. "Out!" shouted Emily. "Sick in the head!" screamed Nathair. "OUT!!!!" bellowed Emily. "OPEN THE DAMN DOOR, EMILY--!!!" Nathiar exclaimed but Emily steps back and uses her psychokinesis to slam the door on his knee several times. Her father cried out in pain. His leg went out the door as Emily can hear him scream in anguish, it was beyond pathetic--It was really pitiable. Emily panted and panted. She huffed and gasped for breath. A few minutes later, the medics of a mental facility came and took Nathair away as he was kicking and screaming. Emily, Ryker, and Kamoku watched him go as they were relieved to see it was all over. For now, at least.