The six elements

Chapter 18 -Lonelyness-

The scent of blood and the pain in my skull make me open me eyes laboriously. The wood chair on which Im sitting is very uncomfortable, but not as much as the infinite darkness that surrounds me. Weak light beams from the thin opening of huge curtains let me see that I'm in an empty room except another plastic chair in front of me. The door, completely to the left, is closed and the light of the hallway tries to incrust itself in the dark room. My gaze loses itself on a painting above the desk. It represents a city which is entirely destroyed, and it seems ruled by evil. I try to get up, but something ties my hands and feet on the chair. I look around me as I try to see if there wouldnt be someone else on the floor. I shake to the idea of finding my brothers body or my partners. Jake where is he? I must find him! I must find my partner!

Hello! I say, hoping someone would answer.

I try to move, but the pain that my head make me feel is terrible. The memory of David shooting down Jake's rifle on my skull comes back to me suddenly. I realise rapidly that this unpleasant smell of blood is coming from me. Not able to use my hands, I gently lick the top of my upper lip to find some almost dried blood. I spit immediately, my heart beating at a crazy speed. What is going to happen to me? Where is my circle? I try to slide my hands out of the dreaded knot of rope in my back, but Im not getting anything. There must be some metal here somewhere that could help me Suddenly, a halo of light pierces my eyes. I turn my head to get used to this unpleasant clarity.

Tessa Belar! says Britney in a haughty tone.

I was certain, David precises, that you and Jake were exactly like the old generation of the children of the metal. Whats wrong with the line of Marc Belar and Lana Lanner?

Its always the famous children of the metal that are special, Britney grumbles, waddling up to me, and Im tired of it. She puts her hand up and slaps me with force. The pain inside me amplifies which makes me see blurry for a short moment. I dont show any sign of weakness, though. I stare at her with fright and angriness. Kelly, go close the door, she orders.

I didnt even realise that Kelly was here, and a shiver of reproach seizes me. When I finally see her silhouette perfectly, I risk a glance to her shoulder which seems to be well. I see a little piece of white fabric hanging from her jacket. What have I done? The room is plunged again in the dark.

No matter what you want, I grumble, you wont get it.

Oh, darling! You know very well that we always get what we want, David rectifies.

I arch an eyebrow under this two-way reflection. Britney smiles and take out the dagger from her pocket.

How did you get it?

We never lost it, the daughter of the spirit admits. I frown my eyebrows, forgetting suddenly the hate and pain. What are they insinuating? I stole it myself!

You really thought we would have let you leave with a thing that important? Britney laugh, putting it away in her pocket.

I dont understand, I admit, being aware of how ridiculous the situation is becoming.

Let me explain it to you, David says impatiently.

I stare at him with interest and curiosity, but always staying on my guard. Are they trying to save time? I dont care, I just wat to know the truth.

We already knew about your arrival at the manor that day. Thanks to Kelly. Then, everything was extremely easy. We locked you and came back for Kelly, to see if you had the decency of denouncing yourselves, Jake and you, to save her, but obviously you did nothing! So when I came back after you all woke up, I simply had to wait for you to execute your stupid plan to use me to get you out. So I used your silly plan to have a pair during the party. The kisses and all were a bonus I have to admit! When Angela slapped you, I lost you and when I found you, someone was taking you back to your cell. Finally, you understood that the bars were made of metal! It took you longer than I would have thought, but the important thing was that you came back with Jake. I waited to know that we were just the three of us to take you to the replica of the dagger. It was too easy. You moaned funnily when I kissed you. More like a pain complaint Then, you passed your hand in your neck without really realizing it and I understood that your Jake was close and ready to attack. Afterwards, I made you believe that the fake dagger was the good one and locked you in for you to believe even more in the game. Then, you got out, I asked some Morkas to fallow you, but to let you leave so we would have peace long enough to put our second plan to the test. I just didnt understand who is this person who saved all of you at the end