Three Months In Hell

The Time Has Come

The day of preparation had come and gone in the blink of an eye. Lydia and Ivan had gone out to get my parents. I was waiting at the kitchen island drinking herbal tea with Luna. Everyone else was in their places. Alex, Nik, and  Derek were all on the floor near the TV playing video games. Quinn, Christia, Mia, and Zana were all playing card games. When Ivan and Lydia got back, they would take their places were Luna and I sat. I placed them all doing normal things around the living room and kitchen so that they were all nearby. Their main role in the operation was to continuously chant the incantation. I felt like the gods blessed them with the ability to read and speak Elemental so that they could say the group cast. Even little Quinn was able to cast and help. He was very excited to help. Me, not so much. I had told them that I was terrified of what was going to happen when the spirits were released, but I was more afraid of any mental damage done to my parents. They had been living with spirits in them for ages. Father Sun had told me that they were conscious the entire time. That meant that they watched everytime the spirits had hit me. I tried to stay calm, but I couldn't. My hands were shaking like crazy and it felt like I was hyperventilating.

"Calm down, Brother," Luna whispered to me. Her emerald eyes sparkled as she looked at me. Her honey-brown hair was in a ponytail and she wore a black tank top and skinny jeans. I was dressed similarly in a black T-shirt and dark grey sweatpants. My ears and tail were out and my multi coloured eyes were completely visible.

I ran my hand through my hair. "I'm trying..." I said softly. I took a few deep breaths and tried to calm down. But I couldn't.

"Thank you so much for having us over!" I heard a muffled voice say from behind the front door. The room was tense and quiet. The only sound was the music from the game the guys were playing. I took a deep breath as the door opened.

"Have a seat, I'll make some tea," Lydia said. As she walked over to us, she whispered a quick prayer of good luck. I nodded my thanks to her.

At first, Mother and Father didn't notice Luna and me coming over. Ivan quickly stood and left as we came over. That's when they saw us. Mother's amber eyes held hatred as she saw me. Her caramel hair was down and reached a little ways past her shoulders. Father's short brown hair was neatly brushed and his hazel eyes glared at me.

"Mum, Dad!" Luna said cheerfully. "It's great to see you again!"

"It's nice to see you too sweetie... But why are you here and not at the resort? Shouldn't you be there having fun and making friends?" Mother said. She quickly shifted into a loving mother as she looked at Luna. Father too.

"Yeah, but I have all summer to do that! I actually wanted to talk to you and Dad about before I was born." Luna responded.

Something dark flashed over Mother and Father's faces. They turned to me slowly. Everyone around them forgotten. "You've been speaking with her haven't you..." Father said. His voice was twisted and the spirit was trying to mentally attack me."

"Well, it hasn't been just her. I just wanted to help set your spirits free." At the phrase 'set your spirits free,' everyone started quietly chanting. Mother and Father looked around at the sudden voices. Mother screamed in outrage as the bubble formed around them.

"What have you done!" She shrieked. She tried pushing out of the shield, but she couldn't.

I took over the conversation. "Mum... Dad... You have to remember... I'm your child. Mum, you were so happy when you had me. You always wore a smile when I was around. Every year on my birthday, you took the entire day off. Remember?"

"That was out of pity you brat! I could never love a bastard child like you!" She screamed at me. 

I turned to Father. "Dad... Even though I wasn't yours, you took me in. You cared for me. You taught me to read. You let me help with work. We were so close."