Water by Harmony Terra

Author:Harmony, Terra [Harmony, Terra]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fantasy
Publisher: Terra Harmony
Published: 2012-04-29T11:36:39+00:00

Chapter 21

For What It’s Worth

Footsteps echoed down the hall, quickening as they went past my door. I opened my eyes, half asleep, then closed them again. I didn’t want to face anybody. After hearing nothing but silence for more than an hour, I climbed out of bed, emerging from Micah’s room.

The house was eerily void of people, for which I was grateful. After grabbing a glass of water, I went outside to walk in the gardens. Slowly making my way out and back again, I didn’t encounter a single soul. I began to wonder if I was dreaming. Coming toward the building on the other side, I noticed an old, rusted farm truck, complete with high, rounded fenders, parked nearby. I frowned at it. I had not seen a vehicle since arriving at the Chakra.

Looking closer, I saw keys in the ignition. Still, it was doubtful the ancient thing would start. It had the basics; four fully inflated tires and a steering wheel, but it had to have been towed here. I glanced around again. Still no one was in sight. I turned back to the truck. I thought about leaving. After yesterday, who wouldn't? Then I thought about Adil – and his crying mother at the funeral, and all of the disasters I had caused. If I left, would it all happen all over again? Had I learned enough control over my powers? Had I learned any control at all? The kitchen dishware would tell me no, along with the greenhouse.

I barely heard the soft footsteps approach from behind, and turned around to see Alex advancing with that goofy smile he always wore.

He came up beside me, and removed the keys from the truck through the window. Damn. "Micah thought you could use a friend."

The mere mention of his name put me in a foul mood.

Alex ignored my scowl. "Come on, let’s talk."

"I don’t feel like talking."

"Fine. I’ll do the talking, you do the listening." He motioned with his head, moving away from the truck.

I huffed, seriously considering letting him walk away without me, but followed him anyway.

We walked to the patio and sat side by side on a gliding chair. My feet didn’t quite reach the ground so I tucked them up under me. Alex maintained a consistent, gentle rock, pushing off the ground with his toes every few swings.

After a few minutes of silence, Alex asked, "How are you doing?"

I just raised my eyebrows at him. Did he really want me to answer that?

Alex cleared his throat and started over, "Okay. I’ll just say it. We are leaving today for the assignment."

"Today? Why?"

"Well…Cato moved it up."

"Because…" I prodded.

"Cato feels it’s better for the upkeep of the Chakra and the safety of everyone in it if you…" he drifted off.

"If I…what?"

"If you…left," Alex mumbled.

I heard it all the same. I sat back in the chair, processing the news. A lump began forming in my throat.

Alex looked at me and began rambling, "You have to understand we must be very discreet about this place, and everything that goes on here.

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