Insanity

Say Hi To Mom And Dad!

Jerome and Kai now stood in the hallways of the high school, Elena's arms chained to the ceiling. Kai was inspecting the trophy case as Jerome leaned on the lockers playing with a knife.

"We're in my high school?" Elena asked confused as she woke up, glancing at her surroundings.

"Plenty of restrooms. No flammable surfaces. And everyone's on winter break, still. You know, it's no wonder America got dumb while I was locked up, they're never in school."

"Offended." Jerome mockingly raised his hand ad Kai bent down to look at a picture of the cheer squad.

"Is that you? Oh, and there's Bonnie. You guys look so innocent. Smiling like nothing bad could ever happen to you." Kai smiled at the photo.

Stepping up next to Kai, Jerome smirked, "Ha. Memories. Everyone else in that picture got barbequed."

Seeing Elena grimace, he continued raising a hand to his mouth in mock embarrassment, "Oops, sorry about that."

"Anyway, would you mind if I try to turn your blood into acid again?" Kai asked, straightening up and staring at Elena.

"Again?" Elena asked in disbelief, squinting her eyes.

"Yeah. You wouldn't know though, I had already snapped your neck." Jerome muttered as he continued to stare at the photo.

"That's how you got here in the first place. I was trying the whole acid-blood thing, and I almost set fire to the Mystic Grill, that would have drew unwanted attention so we came here." Kai gestured to their surroundings.

"Jerome, you don't have to do this! I'm your sister!" Elena begged as Kai lifted his hand to continue his spell practice, hoping to finally get through to Jerome.

"No...but it's fun." Jerome laughed, walking up to stand in front of Elena, wanting to watch her reaction.

Just as Kai began the spell, Elena leaned forward staring deep into Jerome's eyes, doing the one thing she didn't want to have to do.

"Kill him. Free me." She compelled in a monotone voice.

Jerome froze, taking the gun out of the back of his trousers before turning and pointing it at Kai, robotic with his movements.

"Jerome." Kai warned, but he simply cocked the gun.

Just as Kai was about to stop Jerome with magic, he burst out laughing, the croaky sound echoing through the school halls.

"Did-did you really think that would work. News flash Lena, I can't be compelled. Every since my little resurrection, my soul has been tainted with dark magic, preventing me from being compelled. Oh, I'm hurt that you would try to compel me though. I thought you loved me." Jerome mocked, holding his breathe and Kai snickered at his performance.

"I didn't know you were such a good actor." Kai commented grinning before turning back to Elena.

Speaking the spell again, Elena started to scream in pain, Jerome giddily clapping.

"Kai! Please! STOP! Stop it Kai! Stop it! My ring! Kai, you're melting my ring! KAI, STOP IT!" Elena screamed, using all her strength and ripping her chains from the ceiling, speeding away, causing the lights to break.

"Well that was dramatic." Jerome huffed before following after Elena slowly, knowing she wouldn't be able to leave the school as her daylight ring was melted.

Repeating the word 'no' like a mantra, Elena raced to the sink in the science classroom, rinsing her hand. Trying and failing to salvage her ring.

"I take it that ring meant something to you? I never understood sentimental attachment to things because then it's so upsetting when you lose them." Kai spoke from behind her with a confused face.