When Insanity Strikes

Chapter 12/Home

I struggle against Alex. I don't trust addy and The Predator the way they are. Everything aches. I know why. And I don't like it. I lift a hand, brushing a finger against Alex's arm, freezing them. I stagger for a moment but I catch my balance quickly. I need to hurry. My breaths are ragged. I lean against the doorframe and saw predator with Addy pinned under him. He was biting her tail and practically killing her. I raise a fist, linking to predators energy. He stops. I wave my hand through the air, slamming him into the wall. I haven't done this in so long...I'm surprised I can do it so smoothly... I stalk over to him and crouch down. I grab his bottom jaw harshly, letting my nails dig into his face. "Leave us alone." My grip tightens. "And don't say a single word about the burns." I bare my fangs again. I stand, letting go of his face, my nails raking across his cheek. I stand. All of this is giving me a headache. "Addy. You okay?" She seemed scared and afraid as I heard laughing. "As if you think you're the strongest one in this place. I don't take orders from you." "you shouldn't be so confident in that."  I heard a sickening crack as his body forcibly started to move towards me. I got into a fight position ready to protect addy. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" I turned my head to see Veronica. She looked enraged. The predators cocky attitude dropped when he saw her. "...s-sis I-I'm" "SHUT IT. I DON'T WANT TO HEAR A SINGLE WORD FROM YOU! GO TO YOUR ROOM!" He ran away like a dog with their tail between its legs. Veronica sighed as she picked addy up and set her on her bed. I quickly went over to them scared that addy may die. I don't need to lose my heart again. She always loved me. she gave me her heart and I returned the favor. She was like a sibling to me and I don't want her to die. The night she found me in the opera house..that was the best night of my life...

Addys pov
I was in my dreamscape again. Logan was there. He was sitting on the cliff. I sat next to him and put my head on his shoulder. "Jadah you know you have to wake up right?" I nodded. "Let me stay here a little longer. Please." He rested his head onto mine and we watched as my dreamscape was in chaos.

The actor Pov
My head was pounding. I sat on my bed and messed with a pack of cards. I giggled quietly. I held an ace of hearts. Oh look. It's me. I sighed. I'm so exhausted and over-exserted...But there's no way I would be able to sleep. I hummed while I played solitaire, my gaze sweeping over to addy every once and awhile.
   
      I lost track of time. My eyelids began to grow heavy. I put the cards up and I layed down. Vibrant images danced in my mind.
      I remember finding the Opera house. It was gorgeous..and perfect for my next performance, though no one came.
      I sprinted through the streets, looking closely for something. I asked someone, but they simply ignored me. I kept looking, determined to find it. I smiled. I saw it. The building loomed over me, making me feel small. I ran in, finding that it was empty. Perfect! I went onto the stage. It was so amazing..Words poured from me, song echoed through the large room. I heard music from somewhere distant. My image changed with every part. Phantom of the Opera. That's what I re-enacted. It was so much fun. I heard clapping. A girl sat in the front row..and she threw a rose onto the stage..how strange...I laughed. "Thank you! Thank you!" I bowed, picked up the rose and jumped down. I took my mask off and smiled brightly. I held my hand out. "Kayden." "...Addy." I pulled her out of the seat and twirled her around. "I'm glad you enjoyed the performance!" I spun her back into the seat and stood on the edge of the stage, beaming with enthusiasm. "I'm pretty sure you know my alias~" I changed back to my normal form and I fixed the giggles holding my hair back. She nods. "Well..Addy..you just made my night." I say, my heart fluttering with happiness for the first time in my life.

     Of course there was more before and after that event but I remembered my favorite part. I stir, faintly noticing a black fluff purring next to me. Crowley was weird. He loved sleeping next to me but when I pet him, he leaves. I try to fall asleep again but my mind races. I sit up and pet Crowley, who meows and enjoys the attention. I lay on my stomach and Crowley sits on my back. I sing quietly, calming any tension hanging in the room, making it all dissipate. I looked over at addy once more and it seemed like she was in a death like state. But I know that's just part of her healing process. The next step is very disturbing. I shudder at the thought, causing Crowley to dig his claws into my back. I couldn't care less. I yawn. What now? There's no way I'm going to try to talk to Alex. I felt bad. I shouldn't have stopped them. But I had to...ugh. My head hurts. I groan, feeling achy and I stand, making Crowley fall. I look at the ceiling and raise my hand. I open a hole and form a ladder. Yes! If I place the hatch at the right place, it leads to the roof. I climb up, the cool air hitting my face. I sit by the edge, letting the rest of the world crumble away.

Predators Pov
I punched the wall as I growled out. My body still hurts from forcing myself under that stupid Actors ability. I felt my shadows surround me as I crawled into a ball. "SHES MINE! MINE! I'VE KNOWN HER LONGER!" I loudly growled. I'm pretty sure everyone in the house could hear me but I don't care! I laughed at the thought of Killing Kayden.

Alex Pov (IT'S MY MEME CHILD!)
I huffed as I Waited for the magic effects to wear off. The flowers at my feet grew onto my leg. I slowly felt my body return back to my control. I stood up and decided to check on Joey. After that I'll check on Ja- err...Addy. I cringed at the thought silently apologizing for messing up her name. I walked to Kayle's room and he opened the door. I don't remember the last time we talked but I slightly smiled at him and he moved so i could see Joey. He was playing xbox in a hospital bed. I punched him in the shoulder. "OWW JEEZ! IM SORRY!" He knew I was angry. I huffed once more and hugged him. We sat for a while and talked.

1 hour later.

Addy Pov
I woke up as I saw snake skin everywhere. That's probably from me. Eww! It's still fresh! How long does it take me to shed!? I moved out of the disgusting bed and walked around. I could kinda move. My tail still hurts. But oh well. I looked at my arms and...the scars were still gone. That's good. I sighed and decided to visit Joey then I'll go check on Kayden. I really do hope she's okay. She was my first partner in crime who never left me. Yes she can be annoying but I think it's adorable how she wants me to spend time with her. I smirked at the memories we have had. I felt flowers pop up on my neck and my eye. I knew it was the Hanahaki disease. But it doesn't matter anymore. If I die I die. I sighed as I continued walking. The flower was in the way so I couldn't really see. I glanced into Kayle's room to see Alex and Joey watching a movie together. They seem to be having fun. I slightly smirked but it dropped when my demons started whispering. "LOOK HOW HAPPY THEY ARE WITHOUT YOU" I coughed up the flower that was in my throat but I didn't realize how loud it was. Alex saw me and quickly walked over to me as the flowers once again came out in bundles. It was choking me and it wouldn't stop. It hurts so much. Alex panicked not knowing what to do. Kayden appeared beside me as she hugged me. She was squeaking. A   language that only we knew. I squeaked back as Joey and Alex looked really confused. The flowers slowly stopped but the one on my eye didn't leave. Looks like I'm temporarily blind. I sighed and Kayden grabbed my hand. "Addy you okay?" Alex asked, scared that I might die. "I'm fine" why am I lying to them? "Okay..." I love how they know when to not question things. I'm so happy to have them in my life again. I let Kayden lead me back into our room. She hugged me and forced me into a cuddle. "YOU ALMOST DIED! TWICE IN ONE DAY! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?!" I chuckled at how mad she was. She's sooo cute. I pinched her cheek. "Awwwww you're worried~" "SHUT UP" she said stabbing me with a pencil. Where did she get a pencil from!? Not going to question it. She crossed her arms, frustrated. "Try not to die. An actor is nothing without her fans." She beams. "And I'm not cute." She scrunches her nose at the idea of being called cute. "No... you're really not....YOU'RE ADORABLE" I tackled her in a hug. She squeaked and did something she knew was my weakness...she tickled me...I squeaked and laughed loudly as I got off of her. I tried to escape but she dragged me back and tickled me. I laughed so hard I started crying. She giggled and got off of my back as I tried to catch my breath. She poked me. "You okay?" I nodded, still trying to catch my breath. She smiled brightly and pushed hair out of her face, which was tousled from wind. "Good." She leans against the ladder up to the roof and points upwards. "I finally got it in the right place. The view looks amazing." I smiled as I got up and climbed the ladder. She followed and goes over to the edge. She sighs, enjoying the cool air. I laid down on my back and looked at the sky. Typically I'm afraid of heights but it was so beautiful. Kayden snaps and she's wearing a long black sweater jacket and a scarf. Her voice sounded grim. It was strange. "I heard what Predator said and I know that he wants to kill me. He's jealous." She messes with the fringe of the scarf anxiously. I stayed quiet. I have nothing to say about the situation. "Meraines already have bad reputations. And mine is much worse with Predator." I sighed and closed my eye. The flower got larger and thorns grew around it. It hurts a lot but I just have to fake a smile and sit through the pain. I felt the breezes as I silently sing. I don't mean to be rude while Kayden is talking I just really want to avoid talking about what happened. I felt myself get lost into my mind and I was back in the Dreamscape. I walked over to Logan and he hugged me. He knew how unhappy I was at the moment. I watched as chaos spread the land. And it felt like...

Home.