My Secrets ~ GerPan

Chapter 6

I ran as fast as I possibly could. My face, chest, stomach...everything just hurt so much. The only thing that felt fine were my wings. My father had kicked them without even knowing, yet they felt completely normal. For a split second, I thought of how people would react if they saw me flying. I shoved that thought to the back of my head and tore of my shirt along with the bandages.

I had never took off straight from the ground much, so it would be a bit of a challenge. With fists and jaw clenched, I shot straight upwards with one single thrust of my wings. Right when I did so I noticed the people staring through the windows, the woman walking her dog, and the man to the left of me who stood gaping. Of course, I didn't care.

I wanted to get out of here. Let off some steam where no one can stop me. Get my father's words and my mother's look of disappointment out of my mind. I headed straight for the forest. Me and Kiku walked through it every weekend.

I dived down through the trees, and, amazingly, didn't hit a single one of them. I guess that ability came with the wings. Despite my great maneuvering skills I had a terrible landing. That made me even more angry.

I stumbled over a rather large tree and decided to take my anger out on it. I only stopped when it fell over.

"Wait, what?" I whispered to myself, cocking my head to the side.

I had only punched it three times before it tumbled over, destroying a few other small trees in the process.

"So super strength comes with the wings to?" I looked up at the sky. "You could have told me that before my dad beat the shit out of me!" My voice cracked. I suddenly noticed that I was extremely thirsty. I knew of a river near the main path through these woods. I started towards it.

When I got there I bent down to take a sip, and was startled by my own reflection. I felt like crying again, but what's the use in that? My lip was busted. I had several cuts and practically my whole face was black and blue. How did I not feel that pain now? A cold chill was sent down my spine as I touched my face.

Drink

A voice whispered to me. It was as smooth as the wind, yet as old as time. The wind picked up and leaves flew everywhere.

Drink

The voice persuaded. I didn't completely trust this voice yet, but something was urging me to do it. I took the smallest of sips and  was overcome with a feeling, that to this day I cannot describe, but I will try my best.

It was like I was being reborn almost.

A surge of life was shot through my veins. I closed my eyes in bliss. I felt all my cuts and bruises fade away. I forgot everything for just a second. When it was over I felt good as new.

I took a few more sips and eventually jumped in. It was cold, but that didn't matter.

I felt more alive than I ever had.

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How could this be happening? I haven't even been in college for that long and my family is already killing each other. I ran up to my old room and slammed the door. 'Get away Gilbert! He's Gay.' the words rang in my head.

I was outraged at my parents to say the least. I looked through the window and at the forest not to far from the house. I could sense that Ludwig was there.

Yes.

I could sense where he was from a very long distance.

Yes.

I have supernatural powers like my brother. I'm not sure what his are, but I know he has some. I've always noticed him try to hide something.

I pushed the window open and jumped out, and ran. No, I don't have super speed, but I do have a lot of stamina. Down the sidewalks, past a woman walking her dog and  a few people staring through windows, I ran to him. My sense told me he couldn't be too far away once I got to the forest trail.

I stopped under a tree and looked around. I silently thanked the trees for their shade. The sun was high in the sky and it was very humid. I didn't take my sunglasses or coat, so it hurt my eyes and skin a bit. Yeah, having albinism isn't easy. My crimson eyes weren't just because of my albinism, though. I also have super awesome eyesight.

I heard a few splashes and laughter from behind me. He must be in the river! I ran towards it and almost fell forward when I saw Ludwig. I was right about him having a mutation, but WINGS? Unbelievable. The rarest mutation of all is wings. If any other powers came with that I'm going to cry.

He was talking to what looked like a spirit of some sort. Those like to dwell in this forest. Well, many things like to dwell in this forest. This forest is the center of all this mutation business.

How do I know so much about this forest you ask?

I'll explain later.

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A/N: Hey! So updates might be more frequent since the homework is dying down. I don't have a full week of school until December! Plus the weekend is tomorrow so ye. Expect another update soon!