The Battle for Freedom

Cappy

To me it seemed that as long as we were all together, we were happy. I though to myself

"And we have a fighting chance." Kimberlee smiled at me.

"Yeah." I nodded, "It seems like forever ago that we fell through some freaky mirror thing and ended up here."

"Strange it's only been one day." Zane said as she looked up, as if she was expecting to see were we came from.

"I wonder if anyone is searching for us." Jason added.

"What do you mean?" Alex asked.

"Well maybe time is different here than. . .on earth." he joked

We all joined in on the laugh, but were interrupted by Mikael, telling us to be quiet.

I don't really know what to post... Zane can do the water thing. She controls the elements, and she can make water appear.

Good idea. That way it solves the whole 'plumbing' type deal. So Zane can help out that way if you wish. (:

I'm confused. Can someone please tell me where's Lulu and what's going on? Sorry, I've just been busy with state testing at school.

No problem. The whole group is together. Lulu was probably asleep or something. Right now, April, Mike and Zane are trying to set up a place to sleep and a restroom, but that's about to come. (: Anything else? I'll be happy to answer them for you (:

~Nicole

April

Everyone had pretty much queited down after Mikael asked them.

"I have an idea. Something we're going to need," I said. The others nodded for me to continue. "I'm going to conjure some rooms. Not an entire house or anything, but we'll need rooms to stay in, so I'll create a really big on for us to just sleep and hang out in."

"April, that's impossible. That would use up all of your energy and then some," Cappy replied.

"Mikael is going to give me some of his energy. Besides, we're going to need a restroom," I replied. I knew the others would have to agree to this. It was needed. "I'll conjure some pipes for plumbing and such."

"I can help you," Zane smiled. I looked at her.

"How?" I asked.

"I can control water, April," she laughed "I can make water appear and that will make it a lot easier on you." I smiled at her.

"Thanks." I couldn't tell her how grateful I was. I was already dreading conjuring all of this. I knew that no matter how much energy Mikael gave me, I would be weak for a couple of days. I really wasn't looking foward to that. It's not like I could do much around here anyway. What, with my ankle being twisted. I noticed that it was starting to get better. I don't know what was happening, but at least it was mending.

"I'm not so sure," Kimberlee said, suddenly. I realized i hadn't blocked my thoughts from her. She had heard everything. I looked at her and shook my head a little. We needed to do this. What did a little weakness hurt? I would survive.

What is the point of making a house? I mean we are supposed to be shunned and fighting another world, and instead we are making, basically, a house, which a side for using some of Mikael's powers, is pointless.

Zeke

"What is the point of this?" I asked as I got up, trying with all my mind not to scream in pain.

"We need somewhere to sleep," April said.

"Why?" I asked again, but said quickly. "What is the point of it. We are stranded here, and you are making us a virtual house, Why? So Mikael uses some of his power? So we have some where to stay? We should be looking for civilisation, and a way out, not making a settlement. April, you shouldn't be draining yourself for a place to rest, when we can just be a bit uncomfortable, when we should be moving, not staying."


Yeah, just react to this short thing.

I did this because I thought everyone would fear the civilization. I mean after the bull incident, I thought that they would be frightened of the civilization here. *shrugs* Maybe it's just me.

April

Do you really want to find civilization?" I asked. "I mean look at the bull we just had to face. We're not on Earth. Things could be a lot different." I said.

"We still need to find it," Zeke responded.

"Why? I mean we need somewhere to rest, just in case. I'm not sure I want to know what's beyond these woods. It's not natural here. I can't explain it," I replied. It was obvious everyone else had felt it too, but some were with Zeke. I sighed. I knew we needed somewhere.

"Listen," I replied. "This is what I say. We need a safe place to sleep. Somewhere where se don't have to have someone stay up to keep watch all night for wild animals. I'm just saying I think we need it."

**Hope that answers your question/suggestion? Bolt. (:

~Nicole

Maybe they could split up, I mean not everyone wants to stay down.


Zeke

"yeah one bull, and that makes us think this place is crazy. I mean we have animals on earth that are dangerous, maybe the civilization can fight them. And why do we need a house to sleep in, when we have powers that can deal with nearly anything. What is the point of this. Just to make things feel more a home? Well I got news for you, this isn't home! And not matter what you say or do, it will never be it! So I think we should forget about doing this, and find a way out, or people to help us. Because like you said, this isn't earth, we don't know what is here, we need natives to help us," No one reacted, I took a step forward, and collapsed right away, I heard a small gasp, but got up again, "Me I'm in screaming agony, but I don' want to rest, I want to get back home, to find an escape, to find help. Not to play house and pretend we are just camping or something. So who ever wants to come with me, and find a way out, come," Then I took a few more steps forward, " And maybe instead of draining yourself to do something big, it would be better to just make a tent or two, so you still can make some food."

With that I took more painful steps, I knew that it was a bad idea, I felt like crap,. I was in pain, so much, it was a miracle I was walking, and it wouldn't last long, so I kept walking, I heard a few steps behind me, slow, as if torn between going and staying. But I still pressed on, every step bringing more and more pain. I was going to die, I knew it.

(I know this is short I just didn't know who I wanted Cappy to go with.)

Cappy

What do I do? I though frantically, we can't split up we barely got together! Who do I side with, I wanted to get out, but I also wanted a decent place to use the bathroom! I guess I'll just follow Jason, he'll be able to make things interesting at least.

Kimberlee

I didn’t have a clue what to do. Why did Zeke want to go? And why would April conjure a house?
I didn’t pick side now. I leaned until Jack’s shoulder, while I tried to find out what everyone thought of these things.
“Zeke!” I screamed, after hearing his thoughts. “You can’t just go and die!”
He didn’t stop, just continue walking. He couldn’t go!
“If you take three more steps you’re going to die soon!”
Still no answer. If he didn’t stop, I need to get up and stop him myself. And in my eyes, that was a little bit impossible with one arm.

*Short, but I need to go to school xD*

Zane

"Come on, you've got to be kidding!" In two steps I was I front of him. I was shocked, his expression didn't change. I did not knew he was in so much pain, but still! To die? "Zeke." I whispered.
He walked on step behind, stumbling.

April

What the hell was going on, I thought. I wasn't even trying to make a house. I just wanted to keep us safe.

"Zeke, what are you doing?" I asked, quietly as he got up. He didn't respond. He just kept walking. "For God's sake, don't act like a child and answer me!" Zane and Kimberlee were both upset now. I looked around. What was going on? What had I done? I wasn't even trying to make a fucking house. Just somewhere to be safe. Didn't he understand that.

I smacked my hand to my forehead. Great, i thought, we're all going to split up. This wasn't what I wanted. If they went to find civilization, they could get hurt.

"Fine!" I yelled. "I won't conjure shit! Just...just don't leave. We all need to finish healing. You're obviouly hurt and so is Kimberlee and myself. Just wait for a little bit." I can't believe I was begging. I wan't to turn around and stomp away, but I had to do something. I had to let go of my stubborn side.

Jack

So much anger and pain...it was giving me a splitting migraine. That was the downside of my empathy. If things got too heated around me, it actually started to rebound back on me. "Could we all just chill out for a bit?" I pleaded, "We're meant to be friends but look at us!"

"Chill out?!" Zeke said, wincing as he turned on me, "Are you joking? Jack, this is probably the worst possible time to chill out. We're stranded in another world, most of us are hurt pretty bad, and you think we should all just kick back, relax and forget about it?"

I clenched my fists, mentally biting down on the anger welling up inside me. "Alright, bad word choice maybe. But we don't need to fight. We need to calm down and think this whole thing through rationally. For one thing, you're both right. First, we need somewhere we can be sure is safe for a few days, and civilisation here is not that. Everyone's hurting, some more than others, and if we find that people here aren't exactly friendly to strangers, we're in no shape to do anything about it. But we have to go there sooner or later anyway, because that's where the way back to Earth will be."

I sighed, standing by April on the topic of splitting up. "But April's right. We need to stick together. Not just now either - we need to stick together always. Cheesy as it sounds, we've been friends for years now, and we shouldn't let something like this split us all apart."

Zane

I sighed and my panic flew away when I sensed Zeke loosen up, by my side. Jack an April had some points. And, what if the civilization wouldn't be friendly?
He silently walked back to us, probably convinced by Jack's speech, but still, is voice said nothing but his eyes were still mad. Maybe even furious.
I wasn't hurt, but I felt awful. Everyone around was worst and I still dared to think sorry of myself! How selfish of me!
realised April was staring at me, but I tuned around, not wanting to face anyone. Moments later, she touched my shoulder ad I turned around. She had a ball full of popcorns in her arms.
"You do know me," I pointed out.
She handed me the ball, and smiled. Soon, she walked away. She had herself to worry about. And everyone else. She provided everyone needs.
I went for a walk, certain not to walk away too much. No one wold noticed, I thought, And no one did.
I started walking, and music started to play in my head. I sang along, and closed myself from every external senses. I froze when a cold breeze came from behind me. I was afraid to turn around, but I did. Something moved in the darkness, and I threw a fireball. I knew I had missed when a tree was on fire. As there was no motion of the vulture, I turned to the tree and started to put it down. Something grabbed me. I believe I had scream. I wasn't far, they would hear me.
Please, hear me!
Darkness. Falling.