From The Ashes We Rise

Chp 4: New Powers

"Hey, Ash?" My heart skipped a beat for a second. I forgot Nick was still beside me.

"Yeah?"

"Let's keep your secret to this family and Sam alright? Don't want anyone else to find out now do we?"

"Don't worry. Sam's not the gossip type. So my secret's most likely to be revealed if some bitch in school forces her to tell."

It's surprising I knew who the bitchy types were. I thanked my quiet demeanour for letting me go unnoticed while I judged people from afar.

A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. It must be Sammi. I tried to get out of bed but had to sit down again as my legs were still wobbly.

"Nick, can you help me get Sammi?"

"Yeah, bro. Get some rest while I'm at it."

Soon enough, I heard the pitter-patter of footsteps and saw my door swing open. And there stood the familiar face of my best friend and my brother behind her.

"She's surprisingly fast," Nick panted.

"It's not her. You're just old."

"I hate you." Nick stood near my door.

"Anyway, I'm gonna leave you two lovebirds now. I need a bath." With that, he went to his room.

"So I heard you can shapeshift now?" Sammi started.

"Well yeah, I told you an hour ago."

"Can I see? Is it painful? Can you change into other things? Can you cha-"

"Jesus Christ woman, enough with the questions!" I chuckled while trying to stand up. Hopefully, I can go through this without much pain.

My legs weren't as wobbly so I managed to stand up with the help of my night-stand.

Sammi was practically begging me to show her what I can do now.

With the best of my ability, I focused hard on what I wanted to change into. Within moments, I felt myself shrinking and changing again.

I heard a little squeal accompanied by an 'Aww' from Sammi. I looked at her with a confused look.

Suddenly, she grabbed me, making me realise that I was actually smaller than before. There was a mirror nearby.

To my horror, when I looked into the mirror, I saw that I was a cat. I accidentally let out a meow, which was accompanied by another squeal of delight.

Sammi brought my entire body so close to her face that I had no way to escape. I was struggling to get free. I didn't know she was that strong. Oh right, I was a cat.

Suddenly, a cheeky idea popped into my head. I licked Sammi's face and quickly became human again.

"What the-" was the last thing she said before she collapsed from my weight.

We were both lying in a pile of giggles and tangled limbs. I smirked at Sammi and sat up again.

"You're such an asshole, you know that?"

"Love you too Sam."

"Ow." She gave me a hard shove, making me lie down on the floor again.