The United

Chapter 3

I glanced at the door and remembered what Aaron had said about my own realm.... If this was my realm, couldn't I just will the door out of existence? I closed my eyes, and focused on the gray door. When I opened my eyes, it was now the purest white, and I pulled Aaron towards it. Aaron tried to pull me back, wondering what I was doing. 

"That is solid steel Mari-" Aaron started before I pulled him through the door.

"You were saying...." I muttered, and looked around.

"I didn't want the door in my realm, so it doesn't exist.... I muttered glancing around for Jayda. That is when I saw her. Her wings were torn, and her eyes were focused on me, but she couldn't move due to the shackles. I walked over to her frightened, and she weakly smiled at me.

"Jay... Don't worry... We are going to get you out of here." I whispered, and glanced at Aaron, then back at Jayda. I closed my eyes, and then willed my mist to go around Jayda as well. My shadow storm encased the three of us, and I glanced at Jayda's chains as well, and willed them to leave. I grabbed Jayda's hand and helped her stand, now free of the bonds. 

I led them to the door, and willed it to leave once more, so we could pass. As we walked down the hall, I began to feel strange. Like the darkness that surrounded me was fading, and growing weak. It became harder to breathe, and I stopped suddenly, and greeted the floor. 

"Maria!" I heard Aaron cry out, and then began to calm me. "It's okay.... Just breathe.... Everything will be okay.... God, I'm an idiot.... I shouldn't have allowed you to do this right after waking up... Release the storm okay? We are safe, and don't need to be hidden anymore... Don't push yourself any further." Aaron whispered softly, but Jayda had other ideas. 

"Oh Hell No! Get away from her Hot-Head. You can't tell her what to do." Jayda shoved Aaron away from me, and then helped me up. I felt myself grow stronger when I held Jayda's hand. 

"I guess we are dark sisters huh?" I smiled slightly at Jayda, and then closed my eyes. I felt the vibration of the ground, and began to amplify it. I watched as the floor shook, and Jayda smiled, as she stood by my side. 

Terror spread on Aaron's face as he watched, and then lifted himself with his flame to get away from the shaking. 

"They weren't kidding when they said you two were dangerous.... I'm glad we got to you before they did." Aaron smiled slightly.

I glanced around, and finally stopped the shaking of the ground. When my feet hit the floor, a wave of exhaustion washed over me, and soon everything faded to black.

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 "Oh Come On Now! I know you can wake up..." I heard Jayda's voice in the distance, and realized that I couldn't move. I closed my eyes, and willed myself to be free of whatever held me, and then stood shakily looking Jayda in the eyes.

 "Good... You are awake now.... The other three are on there way over here. They are rebels like us, and don't need to do training like the others. Plus all six of us are stronger than them by ourselves, so they want us in one place to keep a close eye on us." Aaron smiled as he walked in the door. 

 "More people? Angel-boy better not be coming-" Jayda angrily muttered, as a blond haired boy with wings walked through the door. 

 "Oh hey Willis..." Aaron smiled "This is Maria-"

 "Shadow. My name is Shadow." I corrected Aaron.

 "Fine.... Shadow.... I'm sorry... and this is-" Aaron started but was cut off.