Interlude: Shard

*Shard*

I tried to protect him. I -tried-. As soon as Will went to sleep we were hit by Tire Man. The shield got it, but the bubble popped. Will said to keep flying so I did my best. I had to get to the hospital, I promised!

Another tire was flying at us, I yanked on the flight spell to pull us to the side, but without the shield it hit the astral bubble and popped it. I didn't think it would be bad, but then the Switcher Man got us. When we were suddenly next to him I tried to Foxfire him and push him away but I just can't pull the power Will can. It hurt him pretty badly, but then someone else grabbed Will. I tried to use Boost to push him off but he held on tight. Well, maybe he just wants a friend. So I hugged him like I do all my friends! But he still didn't get off of Will. I think Taylor and Sophia will be upset to have competition, but if he won't let go we'll just have to bring him with us.

I grabbed the flight spell again and lifted us up with our new friend and tried to find the hospital, but we were too low, we need to keep going higher. When I looked back my new friend was yelling and trying to punch Will, that's how I knew the triangle was a square now. Then the Switcher Man threw something in the other bubbles and the spells all popped. It made us all fall. That man isn't nice, he's not going to be my friend.

I cast my -own- flight spell because Switcher Man is mean. It's not as fast as Will's, but I still have to get him to the hospital... then Switcher Man tried to grab me. I dodged of course. Suddenly we were in a van and they put handcuffs on Will and around a bar in the van. I -know- I can't lift a whole van, not with people in it. I can't even lift Piggot... I wonder which weighs more? NO! I have to focus, Will needs to get to the hospital.

Switcher Man tried to grab me again, but I was smart and flew to the front of the van. If I can't lift the van, I had to figure out how to drive it! I'm glad the nice man that was in the driver's seat left it on for me. I feel a little bad for him because I had to shove him out, but he should have been wearing his seatbelt anyway. I made Thing Spells for a hand and a foot then looked back in Will's head for driving tips. Right pedal is go. That's what we need to do! So I pushed the foot down and the thing -roared- forward, oh this is SO FUN! Switcher Man is screaming and New Friend is holding onto Will, though I think that might be because he's halfway out of the van. If he wanted to come with us he should have just gotten into the van. Some people are just silly.

Oh, right, step 2 I think was watching the road. That's just strange, it's not like it's going anywhere. Oh look! I think the hospital was over that way! In the air it was behind that sign! I turned the wheel as hard as I could because we needed to go that way. The van stopped rather fast though. I guess it didn't fit between the buildings now that I think about it. Oh, hi Switcher Man! He's in the front seat with me. He's bleeding now though. That just makes getting to the hospital that much -more- important.

I nod to myself. Now, how do I get out of this spot? Oh, there's a reverse thing, that's right. I use the hand to grab the shifter and finally let off the gas with the foot, then move the shifter to reverse... Move the shifter to-... I broke it. Switcher man tried to grab me again, but I didn't even have to try to dodge. Maybe he has a concussion? Better give him advice. So I point at him sternly and try to make him understand he can't go to sleep. TV said that sleeping when you hit your head is bad.

Well NOW what am I supposed to do? I flit back to Will who is now bleeding at his wrists and an arm looks to be hanging funny. Oh no! The poison is getting worse! We have to HURRY! Keys. A key would be easiest. I know what keys look like from TV, I don't even have to look into Will's mind for that. So I make a key out of mana and harden it so it won't break then I cram it into the keyhole. Apparently they don't keep these handcuffs clean. when I pressed the key in it was really tight, but after some boosts and a little heat I had it turning properly. Huh. They didn't open. New Friend was looking at me with an odd expression. I think Will calls it horror, but that just doesn't make sense. I'd better reassure him. I hug his face again so he knows we're still friends. Maybe he thought I meant to leave him? I'm sorry New Friend, I didn't -mean- to leave you. Don't worry, when I get Will out of the van I'll make sure to take you with us.

He doesn't seem reassured, but there isn't much else I can do. Switcher Man is trying to hit me now. I dodge because he's just slow. Switcher Man just hit New Friend! Now I'm mad! I use boost to knock Switcher Man's hat off and light his hair on fire. That's what he gets. Stop screaming, it's not -that- much fire. Besides, it makes it hard to think. I glare at the handcuffs in the thinker pose I copied from Taylor. She said it made it easier. Well I can't leave too far so I have to use what's in here.

While I was thinking, Mean Bird and Tire Man showed up. New Friend had already gotten into the van but Switcher Man ran out when I set him on fire. Since only New Friend and big bro were in here I closed the door and locked it. Then I went and closed the driver door and locked that too. There, I have some more time to think now.

When I looked back New Friend was about to unlock the door! If you had to go you should have done it before we left! I boosted him back into his seat and put my hands on my hips with a glare so he knew he was a bad boy. Once he seemed properly scolded I patted him on the head so he knew we were still friends. You just can't have a potty break within the first five minutes of starting a road trip.

The mean people were knocking and yelling through the locked door. Stupid, I locked it for a reason, you're not gonna trick me! New Friend yelled back... I guess he's telling them to go away. Without Will awake it's hard to tell. Ah ha! I make a two person saw with my Thing Spell and put it against the bar Will is handcuffed to, then I fly over and grab New Friend's hand. He resists at first, but with a boost I have him on one side of the saw and I'm on the other. I start moving it back and forth, but New Friend is just fake helping. He might be hurt so it's okay, it's the thought that counts!

We're about halfway through when the knocking gets downright -insistent- , then Switcher Man yells something and the handle of the door starts glowing red. I don't think things are -supposed- to suddenly glow. Well, other than Will. He does that all the time.

The handle fell off and the doors opened showing a little ball of super hot melty stuff. Perfect! Red Sun Girl was behind it, it's probably something she can do. I fly out and grab her hand to pull her into the van then point at the bar New Friend and I had been cutting. She shrugs and starts to melt it, but Switcher Man makes her stop, then points at me and starts saying things. Oh fine, I guess I have to -listen- for them to set Will free. So I focus REALLY hard so I can understand.

Switcher Man said they were going to take Will somewhere to be looked at, so I had to let them take him. That didn't make sense, I can look at Will right now. I tilted my head, raised an eyebrow and crossed my arms so he knew he was just being silly, Taylor taught me this pose too. Switcher Man talked to Tire Man, and they both ignored Red Sun Lady. New Friend put in his opinion.

Switcher Man got my attention again. This time he said they were taking him to a doctor. Doctors live at hospitals, so that means they're taking him to a hospital. But I don't trust Switcher Man. I look at New Friend. He nods, so I'm thinking this -could- be okay. I look at Red Sun Lady, but she doesn't say anything. Oh fine. New Friend said it was okay. I draw myself into Will so I can tell him all about what happened, and we made a new friend!