BlackOuts

The Second

Nick's P.O.V
Good, she's asleep. I wake up, get out of bed and walk to the door. I open it and step out into the hallway. I walk down until I come to a brown wooden door. I grasp the doorknob and enter. I shut the door behind me. Dr. Warren is at his desk in his swivel chair. I walk around his office, taking in his horrible decor. He sees me, or rather he sees Nikki and says," ah, Nicole, I was just about to call your parents, what are you doing up this late?". I don't answer him. I walk over to his bookshelf, which only has one row of books. I turn and look over at his desk. No framed photos, which means he has no family. He gets out of his chair and walks over to us. He says," Nikki, let me guide you back to your room, your parents will be here in the morning, and then we can all talk about it together". I just stand there watching him, my hate for him simmering. He wets his lips, the way people do when they're nervous. He says," Nicole, I think it would be best, if you were transferred to a hospital for...special people". I can practically see the air quotes around special. He means a mental facility. He means Nikki taking special pills that makes me "go away" makes her " forget about me" he wants to separate us. He starts talking again," When your parents arrive tomorrow morning we can all talk about it then, ok Nicole?". I can feel my nostrils flare in anger. I speak through gritted teeth,"Nick. my.name.is.Nick. you are not separating us, you are not making me go away, Nikki needs me, we need each other, and I will eliminate any one who stands in our way". I bring my hand from behind my back. A kitchen cutting knife is gripping tightly in my left hand. Dr. Warren sees and goes completely white, just like the trucker. He stutters out," now Nicole-" I cut him off by saying," Nick! My name is Nick! We are Nicole by day, Nick by night, Artemis and Apollo, you cannot divide us, I won't let you!!!!" I tackle him and we both go sprawling down to the floor. The knife is inches away from his face. My hand covers his mouth. I lean my head close to his ear and whisper," you don't mess with Nikki, you don't mess with US, understand?". He nods, but I can tell he's nodding in fear, I remove my hand from his mouth and he whispers," I understand, I understand now". A trail of sweat makes its way down his forehead. I smile sinister, look right into his eyes and say," no, Dr.Warren, I don't.think.you.do." and before he has a chance to scream, I stab his right in his heart. He's dead in one single kill. I take the knife out and stand up.I go into his office bathroom and wash my hands clean. The water turns pink then swirls down the drain. I wash off the knife, making sure it's completely free of our fingerprints. Satisfied with my work, I walk out of his office and go back out room. I close our eyes. I'm about to let Nikki have control, when blinding light comes through the hospital curtains. It's morning. Before I fall asleep, I can't help but think, Artemis and Apollo.