There is Power in Death

Chapter 30

My hands are badly burnt and Dylan is still out cold.

"Tell me what happened."

We go over the events of the past hour as Talan bandages me and Dylan up.

"So the media knows that you're still alive? How did they react?"

"My aunt never disclosed the information of my death. My mom and one of the maids know, but that's it."

"That's good. I know what we can do about your situation with Dylan. I know someone that can create a barrier. It will be able to last a while and can be as far apart as you like. You're lucky that you didn't kill him, otherwise you would be fired and wouldn't be able to come back to life."

"About that. I'm not sure that I want to live again. My life in the real world was pretty shitty, and I have had so much fun here in the few weeks I've worked. I don't even remember a lot of my life. I had to research who I was and why I was so famous. I want to continue living and solve this problem to save everyone, I want to stay here with Benji and Al and you and Maddy."

Benji looks happy when I say that and gives my a smile.

"I guess I could change the records. For now, I'm going to call Mixie to set a boundary."

Mixie? I feel like I've heard that name somewhere, but can't place it. Talan steps out of the room to make the call and Dylan starts stirring.

"Where am I?"

He looks around and sees that I'm in the room, "Alex? You waited for me? How sweet."

"Don't be foolish, I'm here because I have wounds, no thanks to you. I would never think of waiting for you."

He sees Al and Benji and they're glaring at him.

"I have a question. If no Phanters age, then why do you look like a seventeen year old? You were killed at the age if thirteen, right?" Al asks.

"Hey! I remember you! You're that guy that was always talking with Ms. Kal. I hate you."

"And I hate you more, now answer my question."

"No need to be so cold. I just chose to shape shift to look like this. My thirteen year old body isn't that agile. I also chose it because I had a feeling that Alex would be recruited and wanted to impress him."

"Stay away from Alex or you're dead," Benji threats as Talan enters the room with a short girl behind them.

"This is Mixie. She manages the appearance room, so her name is probably familiar. She is also the only Phanter that can create boundaries."

"Why would we need a boundary? Alex loves having me near, isn't that right?"

"Over my live body. This boundary is for my safety, but mostly for yours. I can kill you, as I've said before."

"Both of you shut up. I need silence to work. This may feel weird."

Mixie closes her eyes and I can tell she's concentrating hard. After a minute, I feel a tingling sensation throughout my body and Dylan is suddenly gone from the room.

"He now can't come within twenty-five metres of you. If he does, he will be sent flying. Now, I have work to do so goodbye."

She leaves and we start to do the same. Al whispers something in Talan's ear and his face goes red. I don't know what Al said, and don't want to. Talan just stands there stunned as we leave the room.

"What did you tell him?" Benji asks.

"That is confidential information," Al winks.

"So are you two together?"

"Not exactly. We both like each other, but neither of us are ready for commitment."

"Well, good for you."

"Thanks.

We get home and go straight to our beds. I don't think either of us got changed before going to sleep. Today has been stressful.

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A/N I'm sorry that this chapter is so short. I really didn't know what else to put in this chapter.