The Gifted Ones

Chapter 4

Wren head noises ever where , but the world was black . Her breathing was heavy and forced . She felt a burning sensation on her face . Her eyes began to water . Was she blind ? She tried to see people but all she saw was darkness. She recognized the warm sensation it was - light .
She tried to say something but she couldn't trust her voice. She felt a single tear slip down her cheek . Her heart beat quickened . She saw the light . A blinding beam . It was all coming back . She had a throbbing migrain, but she could see the silouettes of four people. She couldn't make out their expressions , but she knew they were there . She tried to laugh but she was to exhausted . That didn't matter , someone was there , someone cared ! She slowly drifted back into subconscious darkness. Slipping away from the world and back into the silence of her quiet mind .

When she woke back up she saw the world the world around her. Lady Adelaide with red puffy eyes and Audrey leaned over her with tears in their eyes . Alec's brows were knit with concern as her looked upon her . For the first time she made eye contact with Dylan . His face was one of pure terror . She wondered why ... he seemed to be breathing heavily and his hair was ruffled and a complete mess, but somehow it didn't matter . She was alive ! And she controlled a fire THAT large . But she faced a bigger problem . School, her family , and friends, where were they?

She tried to speak but she found she was to weak . Adelaide helped her sit up as a burning pain coursed up her spine . She winced as a tear trickled down her face . She gave her principal a confused look which she seemed to understand . " Wren , we were all so worried . We would never want to lose a student . Especially not on her first year . " Wren didn't find that especially conforting . Adelaide didn't seem to notice . She shot Audrey a pleading look and made her eyes follow her own to the door.

"They're outside. " she confirmed quietly . Her her short hair too, was a mess of knots and dirt . She slowly looked down at her own , ignoring the pain in her neck . It too was ratty and messy .

She took a deep breath but she couldn't hold it . Her chest felt heavy and her breathing turned shallow . She gazed around . Her companions still stood around her bed . It was a typical hospital bed , but enchanted to make it more comfortable . She glanced over to the left where a man stood . She could only assume it was the doctor . He glanced over at her and smiled. It wasn't a happy smile , but a sad smile .
" You need something to stop the aching ? " He guessed . She croaked out her best "yes,"
He gave her a bottle that was shaped like a potion bottle . It was bright blue . She gulped it down as directed . Suddenly her while body flinched , then all the muscles in her upper body relaxed . She found her breathing easier . All details previously blurred were sharpened . Jenna , Sawyer and her parents rushed to her bedside .
Her parents both had dark brown hair and green eyes. But somehow she looked so much different - another reason she felt so different .
Her mother began to tear up when Wren sank into her hug .
" We were so worried . " They said . Her father putting his arm around Cadence , her mother . Adelaide cleared her throat .
"Both Dylan and I wanted to speak with Wren alone . I'll allow Dylan to go first ." Her parents , Alec , Audrey , Sawyer and Adelaide left . Jenna took her time , giving Wren both a look of concern but she had a evil glint in her eye as she raised one eyebrow and pointed to Dylan .
Wren shot daggers at her . Her expressions were very explicit , someone had even muttered ' If looks could kill ' when she looked them straight in the eye.

Dylan looked at her nervously , giving her a hesitant glance when she tensed . Even the doctor stepped out . Remember what she said about being happy she was able to see her friends ? Well scratch that ! This was just sooooooooo awkward.
"Sorry, " he muttered . " I just - I "
" Your face - you were scared " she finished waringly. Already regretting her words .

" How did you -"

"I'm incredibly observant sometimes ..."

" Oh , " He laughed awkwardly . Ruffling his hair and looking at her with blue eyes . She leaned back against her pillow . Realization hit - she was still wearing her burnt school uniform . Her expression was guarded as she was about to call one of her friends to save her from thus situation .
" Look, I didn't mean to scare you but ... one time I used so much of my gift I almost died . " his voice cracked when he said it " I know this is super wierd but , I could have never done that - you know , stand up and offer to defend my classmates on my first year . So that was really brave and that was amazing what you did . "

"Thanks " she managed . Still not trusting him .

" The real reason I came here , other than telling you that was -" He looked back at the door , his hands extended in front of him . "Wren , you could be the one ! Everyone has been guessing those figures are rebels ! We just needed the right person with the right power to go after them ! " He looked at her with a spark of excitement in his eyes .
" WHAT . " she looked at him in disbelief . Her eyebrows furrowed with frustration . " Dylan . I just used my gift that I'd k own about for three hours and lost died . You expect me to go after a band of rebels trying to control my gift . That's insane! " she finished .
He looked at the floor . Obviously feeling ashamed. She felt sorry but she still didn't want to trust him . She didn't want to trust anyone even Adelaide . Not so early in the game . He walked out awkwardly , avoiding her gaze . "Sorry, but we need you Wren ." He left .
Lady Adelaide walked toward her .
"Hello Wren ," she said , smiling. Wren managed a small grin . " What you did was incredibly skilled that would take years to practice . Everyone is astonished at the fact you controlled that power ," she hesitated .

" Wren , there has only been one other keeper of fire who was gifted . He caused serious damage . No one after him has ever had your gift . No one is entirely sure how to train those with your power . "

"Are you asking me to leave school? I've been here for a day . " Wren said through her teeth .
"No , not at all . It's just , what you did today was incredibly risky . People are starting to question and murmur of what we will do with you . Now before you argue otherwise , you are very special and only two people in our history have manifested this power . We will do your best to help you . "
She looked down sadly as if she didn't know what to say next . She made her decision then and there . She was going to MASTER her gift with the schools help or not .
"Lady Adelaide , " she began quietly .
"Yes, Wren ?"

Wren stared at her with deep blue eyes. Making complete eye contact . Then her eyes streaked with fear . As she whispered more confidently then she was .
" I can feel your doubt and fear ."

Stay tuned for Chapter 5 , I hope you like this . If you have any questions , comment .