Finding ( Safe and Sound Trilogy: Book 2 )

Chapter 11: Kris - Channeling

I tripped over a few loose floorboards on the second floor. This house was filthy and disgusting. The thought of actual mice breeding on pillows sickened me until I shivered. Really, my hair wasn't safe anywhere I went. There was always one reason or another... It's like I can never sleep because of my precious hair. It's already in terrible condition. I haven't washed my hair in about a couple days.

I crept around the Victorian home on alert for rats and mice. Honestly, why were we here? Those rabid animals are going to give us diseases. Creeping around the house, I felt like a ninja. No one could beat this sexy beast at sneaking. Except maybe Violet, but she doesn't count because her hair is clearly inferior to mine. I mean, really, who can flip their hair like me?

Eventually I found the bathroom. The bathroom gave me this odd feeling. Like someone else was in the room, which was not a good feeling. Especially in the bathroom. I closed the blinds and squinted my eyes around the large bathroom. The sink was porcelain, as well as the toilet and tub. The sink seemed to have a little mold at the drain. Disgusting. Even in the darkness it was disgusting, as well as the scent. I started looking around the room for a light switch in the darkness. I wasn't going to open those blinds. Even with them closed, I felt as though I was being watched. I felt goose-bumps on my arms. It was like someone was breathing down my neck. Let's just say I'm not fond of that feeling.

"Gosh, where the hell is that bloody switch?" I grumbled, feeling along the walls. It was like I was molesting the walls. Gross.

"Kris?" A faint voice called for me. I spun around to watch the door slam shut. My heart thudded inside my chest. What was going on?

"Uh, this isn't funny... Ahahaha... Ha..." I walked awkwardly to the weak wooden door. I tugged and pull on the handle, but the door didn't open. "Anne? Violet?" I shouted, slapping against the wooden door. There were giggles coming from behind me. I spun around again, terrified. "Violet, this isn't funny.."

"Kris," the voice whispered. I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder. This was the last straw. I shrieked like a girl and knocked the door off its hinges as I bustled out the door, flailing my arms up in the air as I fled the bathroom in fear.

"Kris?" Anne's voice echoed through the house. Though I didn't really care. Anne didn't care about me. She only cared about the stinky, smelly old man. I flied down the stairs and out the front door. Anne seemed a bit flustered by my actions, but I didn't care. I inhaled the sweet aroma of the outdoors. The pine trees smelled wonderful, the grass looked unkempt for many years. There was great music to my ears, too. An acoustic guitar. I knew it was Hayden straight away. I hate to admit it, but, he's better at playing the guitar than me... It frustrated me knowing that. I needed to be the best, but at the same time, it was a relief to know that I didn't need to be the best...

Hayden looked at me with questioning eyes. "Why are you out here?"

"Oh, you know, ghosts!" I chuckled nervously.

"Wow..." Hayden laughed, then turned back to his guitar and strummed some notes before playing a tune.

I scowled, at him, but he wasn't worth it. I was already having too much stress. My scowl eased into an expressionless face. With a sigh, I entered the forest. The sounds of chirping birds and the breeze whipping in the blades of grass set me at ease. I inhaled the sweet aroma of pine trees and grass. I thought back to when Violet went to get me this strange herb to make me feel better. It kind of did, but the taste still lingered in my mouth.

I came across this small clearing in the forest. The blades of grass glowed a brilliant green. There were small dandelions swaying with the breeze as well and plenty of other flowers that shined various colors in the sunlight. I carefully stepped through the clearing, trying not to step on any of the beautiful flowers. I thought about picking some for Bry. Then I realized that she might just give them to Hayden instead.

A flower stood out from all the rest in the center of the field. It blazed a fiery orange color. It was sort of mesmerizing. As capturing as it was, I really wasn't here to prance in the flowery fields of the forest. I was here to test my powers. The prophecy speaks of two twins saving the world. How could we possibly even save the world if we could barely use our powers? I stepped over the various species of flowers to meet the star of the field. The floral field, might I add. I wanted to try and control my powers. It seemed as though they could only be used when I'm extremely bored or scared. What If I could channel the energy, my powers, so that I could use them at my own free will?

My gaze met the flower. I knelt beside it. A gust of wind whipped through the field, leaving my hair a wreck. Without tearing my stare away from the flower, I brushed my hair with my fingers back into place, then concentrate on the flower. What if I could freeze this flower so it wouldn't sway with the wind?

For a moment, the world around me felt slow. The birds weren't chirping. It was complete silence. I could feel the energy flow to my finger tips and through my veins. I can channel my Soul Energy. I know I can.

Then, the flower stayed completely still in front of me. It leaned backwards, but it didn't move with the wind this time. I had done it. I froze the flower in place! A jolt of happiness filled my body. I wanted to dance and sing. As soon as I stood up, I felt a bit of my fatigue drain. That's when I realized that it took actual energy to use magic. I shrugged it off as I walked away in a happy strut. I wanted to tell Violet about what I did. I wanted her to be proud. Well, I just wanted someone, anyone, to be proud of me just as much as I was.

I bustled in the front door of the home we were spending time in. I flew through the house to find Violet. "Violet?" I called with an excited voice. It took me a while until I could actually find her. Then I was discouraged by my find... She was still asleep.

"Violet, you were supposed to be awake so I could tell you something!" I bounced to her, then sat down next to her. She slept so innocently. Luckily, she didn't snore obnoxiously loud. "I mean, I used my cool ass powers!" I said with a smile. She didn't move. The smile that was on my face faded a little. She was the only one I could turn to right now. I pressed my lips together for a moment, trying to gather my thoughts.

"So, Violet..." A calm tone lingered into my voice. It was for the first time, anyway. Standing up, I quietly moved across the wooden, creaky floors. Then I closed the door. I turned to look back at Violet. A sigh escaped my lips. There was so much I wanted to say. "You know..." I sat down next to Violet again, feeling this pain inside my chest. It made it a little hard to breathe. "I really miss Bry. I miss her hand entwined with mine. I miss the nights when she... Cuddled with me. Just the touch of her hand made me feel all warm in tingly inside. It was magical, but now she's gone. I can't live without her. The way she acts around Hayden makes me jealous and mad. Did I do something wrong?" I felt a choke in my throat as my voice cracked. My eyes started brimming with tears, but I blinked them down. "I try to be the big, strong brother. I'm gonna keep that act because you know that no one else can take this role," I laugh. "No one can beat this guy. Everyone knows I'm perfect for this role. I mean, geez, look at my hair! It screams perfect!" A smile played on my face as I looked down at Violet. She hugged the pillow in her sleep as if it were a teddy bear.

There wasn't much left to say. I breathed lightly. This talk made me feel a little better about the whole situation. Regardless that she was asleep the whole time. I guess siblings are really there for you. Even though I treat my sister like crap sometimes, she was always there. This day made me realize that I'm her big brother. I need to protect her from the dangers of the real world or at least comfort her because of the painful truths.

The sun began to set outside. The sunlight barely gleamed as brightly as it did this morning. The light was a golden yellow, fading away behind the mountains and hills.

I looked down at my sister. An innocent, happy smile appeared on my face again. I kissed her on the forehead. A better feeling compared to the sadness and despair flooded through me. Violet doesn't realize how much she actually made me feel better. Carefully, I pulled the blankets over Violet.

I laid next to Violet. My eyes grew heavy and I fell asleep next to Violet. It was comforting to have my sister always here for me. Especially when depression starts to take hold of you.