Almost Human

Chapter 28: Crazy Doesn't Rest

In a In a weird way I was excited to be going back to the lab. I was blindfolded as they rode me back but I was happy. At least I'd be with the Elementals I trusted. A plus side was also not having to deal with The Master chaining me up. Aidan refused to return to the lab with me for at least a couple more days. He didn't want anyone to see how badly I had burned him when he'd stepped into that lake.

The blindfold was ripped from my eyes and I squinted from the brightness of the indoor park. I'm back. I took a deep breath of the clean, fire-less room.

"You're back?" a voice whispered in disbelief. I spun around to see Rider staring at me in awe. Rider! I ran towards him. Gosh I'd missed that angel. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he spun me around. "You're okay! We weren't sure what'd happened to you!" He smashed his lips against mine and I smiled. His familiar warmth flooded my body and I instantly felt safe. He did that for me. It felt like bliss.

"You're gone for five days and you're already kissing people. Relax," a voice snapped. I pulled away and looked over to see Trish giving Rider and I a disgusted look.

I laughed lightly, "Hi to you too."

She turned her nose up, "I didn't miss you." I had actually missed that attitude of hers.

"Where is Zane?" I asked. Or Jacob? I want to see them both.

Trish shrugged, "I don't know. I'm not Zane's mom. I heard Jacob is being tested on. Rider's next."

My heart throbbed, "Tested for what?"

"Hell if I know." My mind instantly jumped to different conclusions. What could the doctors possibly want from them? Maybe it's because of me. Maybe it's because I left the underworld. Was this The Master's way of punishing me? No, maybe not. They were already testing Trish before I left. "Calm down. You're looking all freaked out for no reason. I'm sure they're fine."

"Where can I find them?" I asked. She rolled her eyes and began looking at something else. Fine. I tapped into my power of controlling other Elementals. I hadn't tried it yet. I didn't like controlling other people. But, this calls for it. "Tell me where they are, Trish. Now."

She suddenly became very obedient, "Room 231 for Zane. Down the hall, to the right. You'll find it." I smirked and nodded. Thanks for the help.

I took off down the hall. My head was throbbing. They're testing my keeper. He better be okay or...I spun to see the room 231. I could hear doctors talking on the inside. I took in a breathe. Let's do this. I swung the door open and surveyed the scene. Four doctors around Zane. As for Zane, he was in the middle of the room, tied down to a metal table. Beside him, Jacob lay in the same state. They were probing their skin with all types of medical gadgets. Seven men with guns were in the room also. I gulped. They were most likely there in case Zane tried to use his super strength.

"You can't be in here!" A doctor turned and yelled at me. One of the men with the guns instantly raised his weapon. Just great. The bullet flew and I flung myself out of the way. It dug itself into the wall behind me. Did he seriously just shoot at me?

I sent a gust of wind flying towards him and he smashed back into the wall. One of the doctors began to run at me. I glanced over at him and formed a puddle of water. He slipped and fell onto his back. Easy. The other men with guns now had their weapons raised. I should've thought this through. Two bullets shot in the same instance. I swirled a tiny tornado in front of my and it swooped the first bullet in it and flung it away from me. I flashed a lightning bolt towards another doctor charging me. Ah. Pain. Throbbing pain erupted in my hip. What is that? I looked down in horror. The second bullet had landed into my side. It was wound deep. I could feel it expanding in my body and breaking bone. Blood spewed onto the floor and all I could do was look in horror. My vision zoomed in and out as I stared at my injury. Could I die from an injury such as this? My life keeps getting better, and better didn't it? Ha. My arms grew numb. I barely noticed as one doctor was grabbing my arm. No...let go. My vision blurred as a huge figure threw the doctor off of me. Zane. Oh good. He's okay. My heart pounded in my ears slowly and weak. It was great Zane's okay. Because...I'm not okay at all. The room spun and I hit the floor.