The Outcasts

Chapter 11 -Illuminate-

It'd been an entire day. Addison was about to give up on them. They wouldn't speak to her. They seemed to be concentrated on this man that they payed no attention to her or her existence.

Addison stared out the window of the ship and into the dark abyss of space. Her head rested in the palm of her hand and her elbow resting on the edge of the window. She let out a long deep sigh as she glanced back at everyone behind her. They were huddled in a circle and whispering.

Addison almost felt rage building up inside her. She was getting very paranoid about this situation. She straightened herself and turned to face them.

"Guys." She said sadly, "Can you please talk to me."

There was no answer. They ignored her and continued in their secretive conversation.

"Guys." Addison repeated, this time in a slightly louder tone.

Again, no reply.

"Guys!" She raised her voice even higher.

No answer, just a bunch of muffled whispers.

Addison was about through with this. She clenched her fists together tightly and her lips were tightly pressed together. Anger filled her.

"Guys!!!" She suddenly screamed as loud as she possibly could.

An odd silence fell over the ship and everyone's eyes finally wandered to Addison. They now noticed her but Addison now felt her face go red. Her head hung low.

"Addison..." She heard Andrew's voice suddenly.

She looked up and he was standing only inches in front of her.

"I'm sorry..." Andrew told her in a soft tone.

Addison nodded and crossed her arms, "Oh ho ho, you better be!" She suddenly spat at him, "You've been giving me the silent treatment for this entire time! I was ready to give up on y'all!" She yelled motioning to each one.

They all glanced at each other and back at Addison, no one said a word.

"Why can't you just tell me!?" Addison asked impatiently.

Andrew turned and looked back at Candaler. Candaler shrugged. Andrew looked back at Addison.

"Fine." He sighed, "You deserve to know."

As soon as the words escaped his mouth mutters and whispers filled the ship again.

"Addison. The man you saw in the woods." Andrew took a deep breath, "His name is Illuminate."

The whispers stopped and a awkward silence fell over the spaceship. Everyone eyeing Andrew and Addison.

"So... What about him?" She asked.

"He's an enemy of ours." Andrew quickly replied.

"Wait..." Addison said unfolding her arms, "Didn't you mention him before. When you first found me. You said he..." Addison stopped herself when she saw the tension rising in everyone and the tears gathering in Andrews eyes.

"Sorry." Addison apologized.

Andrew shook his head, "No. It's fine. It was years ago, I'll get over it."

Addison immediately walked over and pulled Andrew into a hug. She felt like he needed it, and he did. He put his arms around her also and hugged her back.

"Thank you." He quickly muttered.

Addison pulled out and smiled, "No problem."

Andrew grabbed Addison by the hand and led her to the rest of The Outcasts.

"The reason we kept Illuminate a secret from you was because now that he saw that you're our new recruit you will be his new target."  Andrew explained.

Addison froze. She blinked three times, "W-what?"

Candaler cleared his throat, "He said, the reason we kept Illumi-"

"I know what he said!" Addison yelled.

Candaler backed up and raised his hands in surrender, "You asked..."

Addison rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Andrew.

"Continue."

Andrew nodded and continued, "Now we probably should tell you more 'bout him."

Rocco then stepped forwards, "First off, he is obsessed with music."

Addison turned to Rocco, "Music?"

Rocco nodded, "Ya, it's weird but it kinda gives you a hint when he's around sometimes."

"What kind of music?" Addison asked.

"Any kind really, depends on what mood he's in." Rocco answered.

Addison raised an eyebrow, "That's...odd."

Rocco shrugged, "It at least gives us an idea."

Addison nodded. Then Grimm put her hand on Addison's shoulder. She smiled, "Don't worry, this is my first time encountering him too!"

Addison shook her head, "I'm not scared."

Danez chuckled, "I like the courage!"

Addison gave him a smile, "He's literally just an outline." She laughed.

Andrew gave her an uneasy smile, "I wish I had your bravery but I've seen what he can do."

Addison tilted her head, "What can he d-"

"New subject!" Candaler suddenly yelled pointing a finger up.

Addison was startled at his sudden yell and turned and glared at him, "What the heck!?"

"Also Illuminate has these weird minion things." Grimm suddenly added.

Rocco nodded, "Ya, they're kind of like him. You know, made from lights. They follow him like dogs."

"But they're only robots, his own creation." Andrew added looking over at Addison, "Cause he can't find anyone for himself." He laughed.

Addison smiled, "So, how does he find us?"

Everyone shrugged at once, "We have no idea." Candaler told her, "He just shows up."

"Do you know where he lives?" She then asked.

The answer was no again. This Illuminate guy didn't seem all that scary. He was just an outline really. Not much to be afraid of. What's so terrifying? What's the fuss about? Addison could take him! At least that's what she thought but she'll soon find out she was wrong. Dead wrong.