Enemies of Power

Knowledge

"I told you I tried. It didn't work. His powers are a lot stronger than mine," Virgil heard people talking from the other room. 'That must be Patton' The boy opened his eyes. He found himself lying on a couch in the living room.

"How is that possible. You've had time to develop and learn yours," That was Logan.

"I don't know. I just know that he only felt calm for a short time. It didn't stay long at all."

"Could a possible reason be that he was panicked?"

"I don't know but it could be."

"There are just to many unknown variables. We should call Dr. Picani. He can help us figure out what we need to do."

"Yeah, I agree but we have to ask Virgil if it's okay with him. I don't want to rush him into anything he's not prepared for. Besides all this change to fast must be getting him panicked too."

"Yes, I guess you are right," Logan sighed. Virgil just listened to the couple.

"Maybe we can take it easy these next couple days. There's a play being put on in a couple days. We could go to that."

"Ugh, professional make believe."

"We can ask him if he wants to go." Virgil heard the two voices coming towards him. He closed his eyes and laid still. He didn't want them to think he was listening in.

"He might still be asleep," Patton turned to Logan.

"No he's not," Logan remarked. "It's okay Virgil you can open your eyes now." Virgil's eyes opened and he slowly sat up.

"How'd you know-"

"That I can tell when you are not asleep? Simple, you still, technically, blink when you are awake even if your eyes are closed."

"Logan you are so smart!" Patton jumped and gave Logan a hug.

"Yes, I believe we established this when I learned about my powers," Logan straightened his glasses.

"You have powers?" Virgil asked. Logan nodded. "Well, I figured Patton did but I didn't know you did."

"Yes, mine aren't as...noticeable as Patton's it," The teacher started.

"Are...are there more people out in the world with abilities like us?" Virgil asked them. Logan and Patton looked at each other.

"We know of one other person-"

"We actually were wondering if you'd want to meet him," Patton interrupted Logan. "Only if you want to of course," Patton added quickly. Logan nodded.

"Who is he?" Virgil wondered.

"He's a therapist but he can help you learn more about your abilities," Logan told him.

"What is his ability?"

"Anyone he touches he can learn the powers strengths and weakness," Patton told him.

"So he can learn how bad my power really is," Virgil mumbled to himself.

"Hey, no, your power is not bad. You just didn't learn how to control it yet. And if you want we can help you," Patton said.

"And...He can help me?" Virgil stated hesitantly. Both of the adults nodded.

"But you only have to if you want to," Patton told him.

"I want to but-" He trailed off.

"You're scared?" Patton asked. The boy nodded.

"Even if his techniques are a bit...uh...different. He does well in what he does," Logan said.

"I...I guess we can visit him?" Virgil looked at the couple. "I...I want to see how it goes." The boy curled into himself a little.

"Okay. Do you want me to schedule a time?" Patton asked. Virgil nodded.

"Yeah, I...I guess," Patton walked out of the room and pulled out the phone.

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"I...I still don't know what both of your powers are," Virgil whispered to Logan.

"I don't fully understand Patton's abilities all the way, so he might have to explain to you what he can do, but as for me. I can gain knowledge at an incredible speed. I don't even know the full extent of my abilities yet."

"Gain knowledge?" The boy sat up a little.

"Yes. I can touch a book and almost instantly know everything in the book. From cover to cover." Logan told him. Virgil's eyes widened slightly. "But that's not all."

"It's not?" Logan smiled.

"No it's not. If I remember about a certain book I've read I can remember everything in that book. No matter how long ago I've read it."

"You must've been really smart in school." Logan chuckled.

"Well, I've had to mark some questions wrong on purpose."

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"Hi? Yes. I'd like to schedule an appointment? Yes, Dr. Picani," Patton could hear Logan and Virgil talking in the other room. He couldn't quite hear what they were talking about but he was glad they were having a bonding moment. 'Virgil needs all the help he can get'

Patton listened to the music on the other line. He wasn't sure how much longer he'd be on hold. Hopefully it wasn't too much longer.

Patton heard the person on the other line pick up.

"Yeah that would be fine. As soon as he can. A week? Alright that will work. Yes. Okay. Bye" Patton hung up and sighed.

He walked back into the room. Logan and Virigl both stopped talking. He put a smile on his face.

"You made a schedule I'm assuming?" Logan asked. Patton nodded.

"The soonest was in about a week. I'll have to schedule time off work, I'll have to see if Joan can cover me. They'll be more than happy to." Patton smiled at Virgil.

"Oh, that reminds me. Joan asked me if I could take their shift the day of the play. They have a friend that's in it and they want to watch him rehearse. Of course the play doesn't start until after work but I told them I would. Speaking of which. Virgil" The boy looked up at his name.

"How would you like to watch the play? Kind of for an early or late birthday present. Since we don't really know when it is yet," Patton watched him.

"When is it exactly?" Virgil asked.

"Friday," Logan told him.

"Oh," He slumped his shoulders.

"Anything wrong kiddo?" Patton wondered.

"No...It's just...I've...I'veneverreallycelebratedmybirthdaybefore." He whispered the last part fast.

"What?" They were both looking at him.

"I've never really celebrated my birthday before. I mean Maria tried, but she doesn't really know anything about me. And...you guys don't either...but-" He trailed off.

"Well, we don't have to if you don't want to," Logan told him.

"I want to. Friday is..uh...it is my birthday."