Cold As Ice

Chapter: 3 The Man In Black

Zay p.o.v 

It's Friday, I was bored, I went outside and breathed in the fresh morning air, it was cold, but not too hot, just right, I walked around examining the flowers and plants, checking for bugs or some other insects, my two cats walked up to me, one was pulling my pants, the other, climbing on top of me and tearing my clothes, I pet them both gently on their head, but it wasn't satisfying one of them (blacky) "what's wrong hun" I asked, all she did was walk away, wait, she might be leading me somewhere, I follwed her as she walked, she led me to the back of the yard "what is it" I asked this time, she pawed on the dirt, there was something next to her, a bird, it's gutted, the blood was still fresh, a clean cut in the middle, brains out of the head. "nice catc-" a name? Aren? some of the blood was used to write his name on the tile, but why him? my cat couldn't have written it, that's impossible.

I went inside, afraid to go out again, I lay on my bed thinking about Aren and why his name was written "hey wanna go to the park today" my mom asked yelling "sure" my sister yelled back from downstairs. And of course, I had to come along, because I'm forced to, like always.

We reached the park, I explored a little, I saw a hole, the ones you crawl through, I went in and saw light on the other end, no blockage, that's good, I finally came to the other side, a black figure was standing in front of me, "come" he whispered "come with me" he said again, my mind went blank, my breathing, heavy, my sight going blurry, I tried to move, my body wouldn't let me, I tried screaming, I couldn't, I could only hear my mom  and sister screaming for me, calling my name, but it was too late.

"Zay, you must wake up" he tapped my forehead twice, I opened my eyes "Ahh, finally," he said sighing I panicked and backed away from him till my back reached the wall "wh- what do you want with me," I said shivering "I'll explain later, but I will not harm you, for now, come with me to your new room" I walked slowly behind him, we climbed some stairs till we finally reached the room, "now, take off your shoes and I'll be with you in a moment" I took off my shoes slowly, someone was sitting on the bed, it's hoodie on and reading some book, I ignored whoever it was and sat on the other bed, "hello" he said politly "hi.........Aren?" he laughed "Yep that's right" before I could say more the guy came back "By the way, the names John, nice to meetcha" he took off his black clothes,  he was wearing sweatpants and a shirt, he had short blonde hair, green eyes, and a long beard.

He sat on the bed "You and Aren are here because you both have powers, powers that are used to kill or even injure, it doesn't matter, use it for whatever you like, you might have to kill children too, there are more like you, much more, I have two they are both here, but sleeping, the inhuman powers you have is (water) which also can turn to ice, you can freeze anything in an instant, the power that Aren has is fire, burns to ashes" I stared dumbly at him, not believing a word he said, "Aren" Aren looked at Jhon knowingly and flicked his thumb and index finger, a small flame lit up "see, he's right" Aren said "ok then, but how will I learn to control mine" I asked Jhon "I will teach you, you have much to learn, but before we learn you will have to meet the others" I nodded my head, he got up "do whatever you want but make sure you get some sleep"

Someone knocked on the door and  Aren opened it, one of the maides handed him a bag, he handed it to me and bed showed me where the bathroom was, I  changed into shorts and a big t-shirt, "hey, you should sleep now, you've got lots to do in the morning" my heart was beating so fast and I was shivering from the sound of his voice, "o-ok" he smiled, I lay down on my bed, the  a-c was right on me, I was shaking from fear and cold, I started crying, I couldn't hold it in anymore, I want my mom and family.

I turned and tossed around in my bed, not being able to sleep, I turned on the lamp next to my bed and read Aren's book, it was horror mixed with action and romance, perfect, I saw him roll around to face me "you ok, I heard you crying" he said softly "yeh, I guess so" I stuttered "come here" he demanded I slowly came to him, I sat next to him, he came closer to me and gave me a hug, I sank into his chest, making him lay down on the bed and cried, tears soaking his shirt and his neck "you all better" he asked "hmm" I didn't feel like saying anything, all I wanted to do was hug him, "well I guess you could sleep on me, but don't be shocked if you wake up on the floor" I laughed lightly "it's ok" I slept on him, breathing his sent and holding him close to me, an angel with fire.