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Chapter Fifteen - "The Truth Is A Terrible Thing"

“The truth is a terrible thing

Don't you think?

The truth is a terrible thing

Don't you think?”

Chapter Fifteen - “The Truth Is A Terrible Thing”

IMMI

               Standing there awkwardly, I wished I hadn't asked that question but my curiosity had reached it's peak.  They were talking about wings, again.  What was it with these people and wings?  And then we'd followed some girl who'd tried to murder me?  Who looked similar to the girl sitting on the opposite end of the room?

               They'd spoken about me, or someone being an angel and I was confused.  Really confused.  I suppose asking the question and getting an answer was better than being left in the dark.  I mean, I'd been attacked by several people now who were all repeating the same thing, and I had no clue.  If it was just the one person who'd said it, I'd claim they were crazy but now?  Now I wasn't so sure, and the scar on my back didn't help either.  Or that flashback.  I felt as if I was there, as if it was happening to me... and that wasn't normal.  The small, minor flashbacks I'd had weren't like that.  Nor were my dreams but this was different...

               And the fact that I could now see colours coming out of these people?  That I could feel some sort of... weird slimy feeling over me?  Feelings and uncomfortable sensations were running through me and I had no idea what they were.  It seemed everyone here knew and I didn't.  They had the answers I wanted.

               “Imogen, you should go back to sleep.  You probably misheard us.”  Harmony told me.  I narrowed my eyes at her.  I didn't mishear what she said.  I'd listened in for a few minutes, and I was sure they were talking about wings.  And definitely about telling me the truth.  The owner of the voice, who sounded like the woman holding the knife to my throat, was on my side or so it seemed.  I was thankful to whoever she was.

               “I didn't mishear you.  You were talking about telling me the truth and about wings and angels.  I've heard you and Gustav talk about about me and wings.  I want to know the truth.”  I stood my ground.  I deserved to know the truth.  It wasn't fair that I had no memory of my past life and I didn't think it was my fault!

               Harmony looked shocked at me, Caroline and Emily were slightly shocked and surprised, Saria was just... herself, Gustav had a neutral expression and Balt and Marcus had some sort of proud look on their face.  It was odd.  Really odd.

               “Imogen-”  Harmony started but I cut her off.  I wasn't going to let her make me think otherwise.  I was sick of it.  Sick of it.

               “No.  Harmony, I've not known anything significant about myself for the past two weeks.  I have no idea who I am – just who you say I am.  I want the truth.  I deserve to know... don't you think?”  I felt a little better standing here saying what I wanted but I was still slightly frightened.  I'd seen Harmony mad earlier and it wasn't pretty.  I was afraid of would happen if she was angry with me!

               Everyone was silent, and I had no idea what I should say.  I wanted to ask again but I was afraid of the answer.  What if I was someone bad in my past life?  What if I'd done something I shouldn't have?  What if they were trying to protect me?  Suddenly, I didn't feel so sure anymore.

               “If you lot won't tell her, I will.”  The woman who looked like my... murderer (is that what I should call her?) spoke up.  Everyone turned to face her, she just smiled innocently.  “What?  It's not like I've got anything to lose.  Anyway, knowing what she is will give her more protection.”