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Elle stared in disbelief at Emily; only, the voice that had come from Emily’s mouth was not Emily’s. “I see you’ve received assistance from dear Emily. I thought you would do that. It is the easiest way to get a hold of me.” It was Bryan’s voice.

 

“Bryan?” Elle asked, still not believing what she was seeing, nor hearing.

 

Bryan’s cynical laugh filled the room. “Of course it’s me. You asked Emily to find me, didn’t you?” Elle watched carefully; the movement of Emily’s mouth did not match that of Bryan’s words. They weren’t delayed; they just did not match at all. It was almost distorted, her mouth forming to the words of gibberish.

 

Elle leaned back a bit. “Well, where are you? You ran from the field.”

 

Bryan’s laugh came once more. “You think I would stay there, when you somehow managed your element? Im not stupid.”

 

“There’s room for argument there, but Ill leave it alone.” Elle said softly. “I want Conley.” She said.

 

“I want you to join me.” Bryan said, as though it was as simple as that. “You know I cant do that Bryan. If I do, they will take away my powers for good. Im lucky to have what I do have left.”

 

Bryan chuckled, enjoying the game. “Well, then you’ll have to find someone else who is your equivalent to join me.” Elle gawked at Emily’s form. “And where do you expect me to find someone like that?” She asked.

 

“You’ll have to figure that out for yourself…” Bryan’s voice faded out, and Emily’s body slumped over. Elle quickly raised form the floor and walked over to Emily. She pulled the woman in her lap, moving her blonde hair from in front of her face. “Emily.”

 

The woman groaned gently. “Emily. Talk to me.” Elle begged.

 

“O-ouch.” Emily said softly. Elle sighed in relief. “Emily. What happened?”

 

“I-I was looking for where he was…” The woman coughed gently, trying to sit up, but she was too weak. “when he took over. I did see where he was though.”

 

A single spec of hope filled Elle. “Where? Where did you see?” Elle asked quickly.

 

“He’s in your house.”