City by the Sea 2

Catherine

Tired was I, I awoke the night, sun down darkness crept out of its corners and secluded places. Darkness was my element, and no one could beat me while I was in it, the cold night air felt great as it blustered. My hair flowing free in the wind, I was in my Dragoon State. I rather be than be in booty shorts and a t-shirt that looked purposely like it was meant to show off my chest. That kind of stuff bothered me big time, so instead I wore my dragoon armor and held my spear at my side. That's when I heard the rusaling below me, I hover down the side of the building and look into the window. I saw Alexis being chocked, how far the guy would go I had no idea, but somehow I did. I hovered away and to Elijah's house who was near by, I pounded my hand on his bedroom window, he peaks his head out looking at me.

"Do you know what time it is?" He asks.

"Your girlfriend is in trouble I simply said.

Elijah

I glance at Alexis's house before bolting downstairs.

"She's not my girlfriend," I shout back up at her, grabbing the stone before headed to where Alexis is being attacked.

I crawl through an already opened window and rush up behind the guy, putting him in a headlock and getting him to release his grip on Alexis. He stumbles back, taking me with him, until he elbows me in the stomach and pulls out a knife. In slow motion, he spins around, the blade in a direct line to my throat. Without thinking, I raise a hand, feel something sizzle beneath my skin, and knock the blade out of his hand, mine leaving a blazing trail behind. I slam him in the head, leaving a burn, and watch him drop limp to the floor.

The stone shines through my pocket and I glance down to find maroon armor covering where my pajamas were before. An advanced bow and quiver, much like some I've seen in supersoldier movies, hang from my back. I raise a hand before my eyes again and with a blink it ignites in bright red fire.

Well... sh*t.

Alexis

All of a sudden, his hands release from my neck and I see Elijah. Gasping for air, I crawl to a corner of the room. I get away from it all to catch my breath. I breath slowly in and out.

A red light appears in the room around Elijah. I hold a hand around my neck and slowly stand up. "Thank you." I say.

Elijah

I shake my hand out, the fire distinguishing, and nod. Swallowing, I take a deep breath and remember what Catherine had told Alexis the other day.

"Anytime," I say, "I...I should be going now. I'll get rid of this guy on my way out. You okay?"

Alexis

"I am not really sure." I say. "I might never be able to sleep again, but I might be okay." I say.

Elijah

I nod slowly, "You... you can stay at my place if you want to, just for the rest of the night. I have a spare room."

Catherine

I watch for from a distance as the two get googly eyes for each other, yea Elijah invite her over to your home, and the next thing you know you would have her in your bed the next mourning...

Elijah wasn't my type anyways, first impression was a deep complicated guy. Second impression he was a player, third impression he prefers some girl who taught and song and danced, and, and, and... I had to stop myself. I kelt myself getting crazy, already not wanting to bring either of them along. I thought about just leaving them here, leaving there stones with them. They wouldn't need me now since they can transform when ever they need it, but I didn't know yet. I felt like a third wheel.

Alexis

"Thanks I would appreciate that." I say.

I get the stone and my phone we head over to his house. "This is the room you can stay in." He says opening the door.

"Thank you." I say.

"I am going to go take care of that guy now." He says.

I nod and he leaves. I grab the stone and put it in my hands. I concentrate hard on healing my neck. Just a moment later it is healed.

Elijah

Once Alexis is set, I head back to her house and dispose of the guy, half tempted to burn him to ashes. Deciding not to, I get rid of him and sluggishly make my way home. As soon as I reach my room, my skin sizzles again and I turn back to normal. I collapse into bed and pass out.

Alexis

Once I am healed, I lay my head down on the pillow. My eyes begin to shut and I not asleep or awake. I am just totally relaxed. I cover up my arms with the blanket and try to drift off.

Elijah

I wake to a scream. Confused, I realize it's Alexis and jump up. I bolt down the stairs and into the guest bedroom, where she writhes in her sleep and screams again. I sit on the edge of the bed and try to wake her up, calling her name.

Alexis

"Alexis. It's just a bad dream" Someone calls and my eyes . I take a deep breath and sit up. "Are you okay?" he asks.

"It felt so real." I say.

Elijah

I study her, unsure what to do, "Are you alright now though?"

Alexis

I take a deep breath in and shake my head. "I will be though." I say. "I am so sorry I woke you up."

Elijah

I sigh and shake my head, "No. It's fine. Do you want some water or warm milk or something? Calm your nerves a bit?"