Chapter EightA Chapter by Lilian Christine ColbyChapter Eight He let out a breath and seemed relieved, but still worried. Okay I died, so that might be why he’s still worried. I then came to the realization of what had happened, and that my mother was dead. “Mom’s dead.” I suddenly blurted aloud. “What?” Dad asked, shocked. I knew he didn’t care. She was just some one night stand gone wrong. “I said Mom is dead. I was in the middle way and she’s the reason why I came back. She was murdered by Skull, and I’m going to avenge her.” I say as I get off the floor. “You can’t just get up and go after Skull when you were dead not even three minutes ago.” Dad tried to argue. “Really? Watch me.” I say walking away. “You can’t do this on your own.” Dad said. That was it. I was done with his antics, feeling bad for himself. Trying to make up for all those years he never came. “I had my powers when I was a child, didn’t I? You knew that I had powers that Skull wanted ever since I was born, yet you still let mom take me. You knew we would be in danger, and you hoped that Skull would find us and kill her so you could have me all to yourself. That’s why you never came. If you never came my Mom might still be alive! You never cared about her, she was just another one night stand gone wrong, and I’m the result! I know I’m the mistake you could never fix, so stop acting like the fatherly influence you never were!!” I walked out. I had to. I couldn’t stand to be in the same room as him anymore. I was so angry and confused. I wanted to just disappear. I never thought I could feel so much rage in one moment like I do now. It was like a dam had broken. The water was my words, and the little town below that was devastated was Dad. I didn’t know where I was going until I got onto the upper deck of the helicarrier. I went to the edge, sat down, pulled my knees up to my chest, and just sat there. I just looked out at all the clouds. I was fine until James came and sat next to me. He didn’t say anything. It was like he knew what to do. He just pulled me into his warm, strong embrace. That’s when I broke. I just buried my face into his chest and sobbed. He stroked my hair and rubbed my back. I just sobbed for so long. Until I felt better. Then I just rested my head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. His aura was so calming, but strong. Kind and protective. His heart was big and welcoming. I wish I could be like James. Normally, I push people away. With James, it was different. It was like I couldn’t. My mind told me not to. I then remembered what mom had said, how James and I were meant to be together. Then I realized something. James has been trying and trying to get my attention, but I’ve always blown him off. I was being comforted by the one guy who could actually be good for me. “I’m sorry about your Mom.” He apologized. “Everyone dies at some point. I’m sorry you had to see me like that.” I apologized back. “Better now than never.” He replied. “When am I going to see the Hulk in you?” I said jokingly. We both giggled. “Hopefully never…. are you ready to go inside?” He asked. “I don’t think I’ll ever be, but better now than never. Just as we were getting up, Steve came out. Great, he was the last person I wanted seeing me at my weak point. “Are you alright?” He asked concerned. “Yeah, because finding out your mother is dead is always easy to get over.” I replied. “The subject is still touchy.” Said James. “I see. Okay, well Tony wants to talk to you.” Steve said. “I wonder how much more of this I can take.” I mumble. “Tell him I’m not in the mood, please?” I say. “Okay, well you can’t avoid talking to him forever.” Steve said. “You’d be surprised….” said James. I don’t know when I’ll be able to talk to dad, but now is not the time. I began to walk away to go inside and study. I needed to read all files and cases that had any relation to Red Skull. This was so I could have an advantage against Skull. I needed to study each and every move he has ever made. There was also the fact that I had face to face combat with him. I had to train, I couldn’t rely solely on my powers, I hardly even know how to use them, let alone what they can do. © 2015 Lilian Christine Colby |
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Added on June 22, 2015 Last Updated on June 22, 2015 AuthorLilian Christine ColbyEast Ryegate, VTAboutYoung, adventurous author who continuously writes not so short stories. I'm also Volunteer Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Responder. more..Writing
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