Ancient Evils, New Heros

Part 16

Alyssa was watching Ash and was holding her hand. Alyssa has never been so worried in her life. Bryce was sitting in his room taking deep breaths. Tyler and Drake were sitting in chairs watching TV. Christy was outside tending to the garden that Bryce's father started in memory of Bryce's sister who died at a very young age. Mr Sparkles stopped laying on Ash and was with Christy running around the yard. Ash was back in the black void, but, it wasn't a black void this time. There was color, there was a magnificent river. There were rolling fields and beautiful animals. The sky was a brilliant blue with perfect white clouds.

“Where the fuck am I? Wonderland?”

“No, but I have heard people say that it is.” Ash turned quickly. Behind her was her mother and father.

“Mom! Dad! Wait… is this that dream thing again where you told me about me being a goddess?” Her mother nodded.

“Yep. How have you been sweetie?” Her mother asked.

“I've been fine. How have you two been?”

“Well I am finally meeting the other Gods that exist. That's cool.” Her dad said. “And I'm back with your mother.” Ash smiled.

“I'm glad you're happy… but I doubt this is just a visit.” Her mother sighed.

“You're right. Ash… you almost killed someone…” Ash looked at the ground. “You had no control of yourself…” Ash just sighed and sat down.

“I know… all because I couldn't control my anger… I just lost it. I couldn't handle her doing all that to Alyssa… to Drake… or Mr Sparkles…” Catherine and Chris bent sat beside her and hugged her.

“Ash… we both know what Kate did. We both know what she did to you all that time ago…” Chris said as Ash remained silent.

“Ash, we aren't mad at you. She's being controlled…” Ash looked at Catherine confused. “Scarlet gave Pacifica a power to control the minds of people, she did it to Kate. Scarlet can use anyone Pacifica puts under the mind control, though, it kills Pacifica.”

“Wait… so the more Pacifica uses the power, the more it kills her?” Ash asked with concern. Her mother nodded. “Oh…”

“Ash… Pacifica has little time. If anything, she has 2 hours left.” Ash became worried.

“Can't I save her?”

“You might be able to.” Chris said. “If you can, it might be too late.” Ash brought her knees to her chest. “Even though she picks on you, you would try to save her?”

“Yeah, she might be bad to me but to someone else, she could be everything.” Catherine smiled.

“That's my girl, always thinking of others. We’re proud of you ash.” Catherine and Chris sat next to her and hugged her. They stayed like that for a while, Catherine was the one who broke the hug. “Now… I have to explain more about your goddess status and powers.” Ash stared at her mother intently, she really wanted to know. “Mr Sparkles, his real name is Zues.”

“Wait, like after the Greek God?” Her mother simply nodded.

“Yes, the exact same. He is your God pet. Since your powers were awakened prematurely, he isn’t grown up and a puppy. Doesn’t mean he can’t help you.” Ash just nodded.

“Can I still call him Mr Sparkles?” Her mother sighed.

“Sure.” Ash fist bumped. “Anyway, you also have a new power. You first saw it on the bus.” Ash was confused.