My Immortal

Chapt 8: Lessons In Immortality

Kiran: 

Three days, that’s how long it takes before I give up listening to the toddlers bicker over who’s in charge. I walked off into the forest and found the same stream I had met Mako. I was alone for mere moments before I felt a presence behind me. I didn’t bother to move, as the person made themselves known. We both tumbled into the river. I came up sputtering. I was tired, more than I had ever been in years

“What’s wrong love?” Mako asked, looking at me in concern. 

“I’m exhausted. I haven’t felt this tired in decades, not since they tried to float me the first time.” I shook my head, standing in the river. I stumbled slightly; Mako grabbed my arm. 

“Come with me. I have an idea of what’s going on.” 

She took me deep into the forest into a forgotten clearing. Just to the side of the clearing, there was a large opening to a cave. 

“There’s something you need to understand about us. We aren’t normal anymore. We are mutated. The blast that started all of this, caused a mutation of our DNA. I mean seriously mutated.” Mako sat me down on a flat rock in the clearing. “That mutation causes us to need radiation to survive. It is our air, if you will. Without it, we grow weaker, sicker, and I would assume that we would actually die.” 

“But I was in space, there isn’t nuclear radiation in space.” I countered. 

“Solar radiation is stronger than nuclear radiation, even if it’s a different type of radiation. You see every time they floated you, they gave you a boost; that’s if they shielded their prison section.”

“So wait, what you are saying is… we FEED on radiation.” I shifted on the rock, taking her words in. 

“Essentially, yes.” 

“Ok, so how do I recharge then?” 

“Come with me, and only take ONE DROP. Do you understand?” 

“One drop. Got it.” I followed her into the cave and spotted what she wanted to show me. An unexploded nuclear warhead. The cap had been pried up, showing the insides of the nuclear chamber. I looked at Mako and followed her actions. I pressed a single finger into the molten inside of the bomb. And watched as the fluid clung to my finger. I pulled my hand away and again followed Mako’s instructions, bringing my finger to my mouth. I allowed two drops to fall on my tongue. I felt it right away. An electric charge rippled through my body, 

Mako grabbed my arms, pulling my attention back to her. “I said only one drop…”

Ignoring her words, I pulled her tightly to me. I pressed my lips to hers, tangling my fingers in her hair. She moaned this time, tangling her fingers in my shirt, pulling me closer. I sat down, pulling her into my lap. Bringing my hips against her I traced her bottom lip with my tongue, needing her. Her tongue flicked out to join mine. Taking the chance, I slipped in, mapping every inch. My hands tugged at her cloak, needing to feel her skin under my fingertips. Her hands caught mine, stopping them as she deepened the kiss. I moaned softly, needing the touch she was denying me. Pulling back, I took a deep breath, looking her in the eye. The glow was back, just as bright as before.

“Your eyes are a greyish silver now.”

“Well this is gonna freak everyone out.” I answered her statement. 

“They won't noticeably glow during the day, just be careful at night.”

“So go wander around the woods at night…” I sighed. At least it would get me away from the whining.