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Her heart began to beat at an unreasonable rate as his warm hand closed around hers. Was it a friendly gesture, or so much more than that? She blushed madly, holding her head down.
She almost began to panic. She knew what happened to people that got close to her. They left her, just like everyone else. Left her in pieces, on her own, with no one.
But Quin was different, she could feel it in her heart. She knew that she could trust him. Quin was the light in her darkest days, the sole thing that pulled her through those hardest times. She loved him more than anything, but she didn't know whether she loved him in more than one way...
She gripped his hand back as they walked down the corridors. There was no need for words, they both knew what each other were thinking.
The simple touch of their hands joining together was so important to her; he was saying 'I'm here for you.' She had never appreciated having someone like him so much. If he was here, she was happy.
The feeling of shock that gripped her after the fight slowly ebbed away... She didn't know the feeling was that replaced it. It was foreign, frightening almost. The unknown was what scared her most... but this feeling wasn't something she wanted to shield herself from. It was warm and homey, soft and... she couldn't find another word for it. It was just... Quin. That was the only way to describe it.
They came to her door, and stopped, hands still entwined. She looked up at him for a moment, unsure of what to say. This was strange to her, she had never been lost for words with Quin before. But the way he was looking at her dissolved any coherent thought from her head.
"Do you need me to stay with you?" he said softly, squeezing her hand.
She smiled weakly. "I think I'll be okay."
He pulled her close in a hug for a moment, before murmuring a goodnight and letting go of her hand.
The feeling ebbed away as she watched him leave, her hand tingling from where he had held it.

The fight ended before he could reach it. Even so, he continued on towards it, hoping that, among such a large gathering of people, he might find the telepath who might be able to help him gain full control over his power.

He passed by the girl he had nullified and enhanced earlier that day. He could only guess that she had been in the fight - she certainly looked it.

"I don't suppose you've seen a blonde girl, have you?"

The question felt stupid, of course, because there were many blonde girls at the college. He just didn't know how else to describe her. A faint scowl appeared on her face, but she appeared to be making an active attempt at remaining calm.

"Um...yeah." She replied, "Ashlyn...are you aware of what just happened?"

"Yeah, I could hear all the way from Dr. Mason's office. Is Ashlyn a telepath?"

"Yeah. Mind controller."

"As I thought. What's your name?"

"Aaliyah."

"Interesting name. I'm Victor. Pleased to meet you, but I really need to go."

He continued on his way before Aaliyah could reply. She didn't seem to be in the mood for a long conversation anyway - probably very worn out. Eventually he came across a large gathering of people - among them was the girl he suspected to be the key to controlling his power.

"Ashlyn?" He called out.

She turned around, and sighed. Victor walked up to her. He attempted to focus his power on her, to prevent her from controlling him again. He doubted that he was successful, but at this distance her power should have been severely inhibited anyway.

"What do you want?"

"I'm Victor-"

"I know." Ashlyn interrupted. "You're the guy who was being a jerk earlier. What do you want?"

"Was it you controlled me?" Victor asked. "Because if you were, you used my power in a way which I never knew about before."

"If you're wanting my help, you're not going to get it."

She turned away, but Victor ran in front of her, pulling her arm when she walked past him.

"I have a lot of difficulty controlling my power - the only reason why I picked on Aaliyah was because she seemed easier than the others to nullify, but even then it was hard work. I've never been able to suppress my power fully - I can only stop someone near me from being nullified by focussing my power on someone else. You controlled my power with perfect ease, and you even managed to reverse its effects completely...if only I could do that, I would be able to be around people without messing up their minds and powers. So, what do you say? Will you help me know how you use my power?"

I stood near the middle as everyone walked off. I bit my lip. I felt horrible. Jason looked horrible. I wished he would have stayed put. I didn't want anyone else to get hurt.

"I guess I need to work on my power a little, huh," I said sheepishly. I could have stopped all of this. Except, apparently, I'm not that strong. Kaden bumped his shoulder into mine. I could tell everything was over but he was pissed off.

"Watch yourself next time, freak," he said. I sighed. It didn't matter what he thought of me, only that I knew he would cause more harm.

"Are you sure you're okay?" I asked Jason again. He smiled a little. He was almost completely healed. I cocked an eyebrow. Nice. Unlike my uncontrollable power.

I'm dropping out.

This thing moved to fast. I am to confused.

Sorry, didn't see your post Engine. Here we go...

Ashlyn

So he did want help. I sighed. I couldn't just not help him.

"Listen, I'm not his incredibly strong telepath. Don't act like I am. I hardly have control over my power myself, okay. Now all I noticed was that I could acess your power really easily. I don't know if that means anything, but most of the time people put up a fight when I control their power. You didn't. It just came to me freely...almost eagerly. That's all I know," I replied. "I'm sorry I can't help you anymore."

I turned. I was really tired. I noticed Jason had been there the entire time. I sighed, again. At least he was looking better. I looked towards the building. I needed to go to my dorm. I just needed to relax a bit.

geez guys this rp's just moving to fast. I'll have to drop out. I can't catch up.

I edited Matthias's powers a little. Hes not that much more powerful, but now he can hold his own.

Matthias~~

I dropped off the roof into the crowd of people moving to their next class. I moved through them quickly. I turned a corner into the biological wing of the school. i slipped into Proffessor McCarthy's classroom.

We went through the usual drill of him trying to get a sliver of the metal that coated my bones to try and determine some other benifits the metal may convey. Of course he couldn't get a sliver; everything he tried to cut it with just broke. After a half hour I just shrugged my coat back on and left. I never signed up for this, they just forced me into it.

There was still another half hour until the class ended and I would be sent back if any of the instructors saw me out here.

I ran at the wall surounding the school and jumped. The top of the palisaid moved under me and I landed smoothly on the other side. I ran into the woods and let my senses envelop me. Rich smells enveloped me and I became one with the world.

Something tickled my nose and I turned about and ran after it. the scent ran when it saw me, but I was faster. I pounced and my body hit flesh. My muscles stopped working and the thing got away. My mind returned and my senses went back to normal. The deer I had attacked was weaving through the trees in front of me.

My breath came out in long gasps and my body shook all over. This is why I didn't talk to anyone. This was why I was an animal. My body was warped by the metal coursing through my veins to e closer to that of our ancestors.

I shook myself again and then started walking back to the campus. i didn't even need a running start to clear the wall this time; adrenaline was still in my blood.

I ran through the hallways to my room and in my haste I ran into someone. They skidded across the floor, but I was hardly shaken. Istopped and looked down.

*I need to get involved*

Ashlyn

I was on my way to my dorm when someone bmped into me. Again! I sighed. I was definetly not myself today. I turned to see a boy, someone from one of my previous classes. I couldn't exactly remember his name. He extended his hand and helped me up.

I sighed brushing myself off and brushing my finger through the newly formed blonde knots.

"Sorry," I said, smiling a little. Just because i was having a bad day didn't mean I needed to be rude to him. "I'm Ashlyn." He gave a crooked half-smile.

"Matthias," he replied.

Matthias~~

I managed to smile, but I knew she could see it was false.

"Im sorry about that, I'm... not quite myself right now." literally.

She smiled, "I know how you feel."

I laughed, but not for the reason she thought, "Well since I'm the one who just knocked you sprawling, I think I should probably walk you to your next class, or at least make sure you are ok."

Ashlyn

As nice as he was, I just couldn't help but sigh How cliche was this. The little blonde girl is sprawled on the ground looking like the 'damsel in distress' type and waiting for someone to come save her. That wasn't me. I knew he was just being polite, but I just couldn't help but sigh.

"Thanks, Mattias. I'm fine, really. I was actually just heading to my dorm," I said. He cocked an eyebrow.

"Skipping?" He asked. I smiled a little.

"Maybe," I replied. "I've just had a tough day. I really don't feel like going anywhere."

"Tough day? How so?" He asked. I looked at the ground.

"Let's just say my power really isn't working all too well," I responded. Stupid, mind-control, I thought.

"Talk about it."

She looked at me curiously.

"I almost ate a deer today."

"Oh"

Ashlyn

"You...almost ate a dear?" I leaned against the wall. "Well, I would say you get the number one prize for the suckest day ever. Why?"

"Why what?" He asked. I rolled my eyes.

"Why did you almost eat a deer?" I questioned. He shrugged a little.

"Just part of me, I guess," he said. I pursed my lips. I didn't want to pressure him. It was obvious he didn't feel comfortable talking about it.

"Well...what happened to you?" He asked. I laughed sadly.

"I've already made an enemy on my first day. Probably more. It's because I stopped a bunch of people from fighting. One guy, Quin, was already hurt," I said.

"Why stop it? Why not let it all play out?" He asked. I looked at him incredulously. I couldn't tell if he was serious or if he was only curious.

"Because I wasn't going to let others get hurt. Not when I could just control their minds for a bit and bind them," I said. I sighed. He didn't understand. Ever since my dad beat my mother to death, I really can't stand to let others get hurt. It was a long, sad story I wasn't in the mood to tell.

"Oh." He said. I ran my hand through my hair. Iwanted to know more about Mattias. I wasn't going to pressure him, but still. Why a deer? What was going on with him?

I don't know what to write!

*This is going so fast...can anyone put me in?? I'll be talking to ashyln just to prevent myself to drop.

ICLISA


I stayed quiet for the whole time. No one talked to me and it felt good though i can feel a taste of envy. I had seen people talking happily and i simply bit my lip to stop myself.

Lunch time was horrible, there has been a fight and i just sat tehre eating my llunch watching in shock and horror to how they fight. I envy them and i felt scared. They are so good in how they do that i ahd feared that when i got to a fight, i will most certianly lost despite the fact that i can heal very well but i doubt on what else i can do except for that. I have no control of my powers yet.

I was suppose to meet up with the doctor. He told me to do a few test again on my healing rate. the only problem is though that i cannot find the clinic. This palce is so big that anyone can get lost and most of all, there is no way i can venture alone. I had walked alone yesterday and from it i was scared by how people look with their stares at me. I felt lost. With all their powers, they could easily beat me to a pulp.

I saw a girl leaning against the wall. She was talking to someone. It felt insulting but i certainly need to find the clinic. the doctor will certainly be waiting and i hate to make people wait. i

"E...Excuse me," i said shyly, "do you know where is the clinic?"

"The clinic?" she said, "Why? Youd on't look injured?" I though of it as a mock and i staggered back.

"No, No, i was just having an appointment with teh doctor and i cannot find it."

"Oh its by the corner in the main building?" she answered. I stared at the boy she was with and i bit my lip and held the books closed to me as i noticed that he was looking at me as if i had interrupted a conversation.

"Th...Thanks..." i said as i began walking pacely away from them.

"Hey..." i heard the girl calling me and i stop. "What's your name?"

"I...Iclisa," i said suddenly.

"I didn't see you here? Are you new?"

"Probably?" i do not what to say.

"I'm Ashlyn, by the way...nice to meet you."

"Th...Thanks" i thanked her as i hurried to the clinic with my hands on the book and with my teeth biting the edge of my lips.
I shoudl have never went here. This is torture! There is now ay i can survive here for a long period of time. I am no good with my powers. I am not even sure i ever had one.

okay people, we need to slow down a bit here, people seem to be getting left behind. I think what I might start doing meetings with the head or something, like assembly where evryone has to attend. That will give people a chance to catch up or join in if they haven't had a chance

tell me what you think