The Moon Child

Chapter- 17

Hi guys and gals. Whatz up? This chapter dedicated to AmieVang as she is usually the first to read and vote. thank you Amie.
Now introducing Mario Maurer as Charles "Chuck" Flynn. This casting is a dedication to a friend of mine who was crazy about "Suddenly its Magic" and as a token of gratitude for introducing me to the word of South East Asian movies.
Also Sarah Hyland as Anabelle "Anna" Adams and Chloe Grace Moretz as Maggie Maguire.

Po's PoV:

It was burning all around...people screaming...panic ....chaos...fighting...blood...dead...that laughter...that spine chilling laughter...the single blood shot eye staring into ones very soul...filled with hatred anger......

I wake up screaming and drenched in sweat as usual. The clock on the side table shows the time as five thirty. Well it looks like my nightmares are a better alarm than any clock I would ever own. I stretch myself before getting off the floor. I try linking my thoughts to Shiera, but it just proves futile. She is still not responding. I don't understand why she is upset with me. I mean wasn't she the one more eager to get her revenge? I call out to her a few more times. Still no response. This is really pissing me off. I kick the quilt aside and storm into the bathroom. A warm shower, that's what I need right now. Pulling off my clothes, I step into the cubicle and let water work its Magic on my taut muscles.

Stepping into the room wrapped up in a bundle of towels, I walk over to the closet and pull out the hamper Lisa had left for me. I dump the contents on the bed. I can't help myself from smirking. School uniform, you know the kind with white shirt, black pleated slacks, socks, tie and a black blazer. The last time I wore such formal cloths was at Pacha's funeral. Do I feel silly? Oh definitely yes! I curse no one in particular and decide to get ready.

After failing miserably at tying the tie correctly, I knot it up in an unconventional fashion and leave it at that. The time is just six fifteen. That means still ample time before school. I guess if the garage is open I could go over and check on my bike. So I check my appearance once again, grab the blazer and rush out of the room, locking it behind me. Frankly I don't trust anyone all that much yet. As I rush down the stairs I bump into someone and before who ever it is falls I quickly grab hold.
"Are you ok ?" I ask steadying the person in my arms.
"Ya...I'm fine." Is the reply I get.
"Penny?" I ask quite surprised. She wriggles out of my arms and moves a few too many steps away.
"Hey.." Her voice comes out in a whisper. Something about her is a little off and when I move in closer to her, she moves farther away. That's when I notice that she's trying hard to hide her face from me. Getting a little concerned about her I try to reach out, but she just shoves my hand away.
"Penny, is everything alright? Something wrong?" I ask trying to get her to face me.
" I'm fine!! Just stop bothering me so much. You are so annoying." She yells at me angrily. The harshness of her voice stings like a slap across my face. Taken aback,I tell her I'm sorry and walk away. Even as I walk away I can hear her soft sobs and deep down I want to turn back and confront her about her sudden out burst. But I just ignore the feeling and continue walking. After all she made it clear that it's none of my business.