25 Homicidal Father
As June enters the house, he visibly shivered as he felt the sudden drop of temperature.
"Drew?" He called out as he closes the front door
"Up stairs" Andrew shouted from his room
June headed up stairs and made a quick stop to his room to drop his bag, then proceeded to go to Andrews room. Andrew's door was partially opened, and June could hear music coming out from inside.
"Ah" June retracted his hands as he touched the freezing doorknob
Andrew turned as he heard June, "Hey" June greeted with a smile, while pushing the wood of door instead.
"Hey" Andrew greeted back, with a small smile
"You play really amazing" June said, pointing at the piano
Andrew blushed and said, humbly " I'm still learning"
"How are you doin'?" June asked sitting on the bed
"I don't know" Andrew said with sigh
"It'll get better, I promise" June reassured Andrew
They're both quiet, not sure of what to say. June rubbed his arms as he visibly shiver form the cold.
Andrew noticed June, "I'm sorry" He said apologizing
"Feels like winter here" June said, he tried smiling but his lips kept shivering
"I can't control my Gift yet." Andrew said "It's like everything around me is cold, everything I touch freezes. Every time I try to take a shower or dink water, the water always freezes. I tried eating a sandwich your mum made for me, but when I ate it, it tasted like cold Popsicle bread. That's when your Mum helped me. She holds the glass for me to drink so the water won't freeze, she spoon fed me so I can eat properly, she even helped me taking a bath which took us two hours because the hot water kept cooling. Your mum had to wake me up a while ago because I was having a nightmare and I almost froze the entire house. It's like I can't do anything on my own. I just kept becoming a burden to everybody." Andrew said, June could hear the frustration in his voice
June stayed quiet, because honestly he didn't know what to say. Then suddenly he heard the familiar voice in his head.
"Say something Leader" Urged the Voice
"What do you want me to say?" June asked out loud which made Andrew frown
"I'm not forcing you to say something" Andrew said, a little offended
June realized his mistake and quickly said, "Oh, it's not you... I promise it's not you!"
"Huh?" Andrew said, form offended to down right confused
"Tell him that he doesn't need to control his Gift but to let it be a part of him" The voice said
"What's that suppose to mean?" June asked out loud again.
Andrew looked at him like he was crazy, "June are you okay?" Andrew asked concerned and confused
When he saw the look Andrew was giving him he said "I'm not crazy I promise, It's just the voice doesn't make sense" which would make anyone think you are crazy.
"What voice?" Andrew asked
"The voice that helped me find you in the woods" June said "He's like my guide or something, He always helps every time I dunno what to do" June said explaining
Both of them were silent for a few moments.
"The voice said that, you don't have to control your Gift but let it be a part of you" June said, then it hit him. He suddenly understood what the voice meant. Then he smiled and said "Don't treat your Gift like a wild animal that needs to be caged, you should embrace it and let it be a part of who you are" June said
"Is that what you did?" Andrew asked
"Yup, I didn't even notice it until now. How I embraced my Gift so quickly, that it was just natural, like it has been always a part of me. You know what I mean?" June said, lifting his hand as it burst in Golden fire
"Easier said that done" Andrew said, looking at the golden flame
"You'll get there, just don't think to much of what you could. Enjoy having your Gift and don't worry about it to much, we'll always be here to help you" June said, walking toward Andrew and clapping his back
"Thanks" Andrew said, looking up at June
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"let's go" Harper said and both him and Arisa got out of the car and walked to the front porch
Harper and Arisa went to see and check if there are still any sign of Andrew's father. As they both walked to front porch, they notice the neighbors watching behind curtains or taking quick glances at them. They all have the same mixed look on them. Fear, Pity, and a whole lot of gloomy.
"What's up with these people?" Harper whispered
"No clue, but let's ask them shall we" Arisa said, spotting an elderly man mowing his lawn. "Excuse me Sir is this where Mr. Kevin Snow lives?"
The elderly man didn't answer as abandoned his lawnmower. He rushed to get inside his house, then shut and lock the door.
"I'm guessing they already saw the news about Andrew and his father looking for him" Harper said, "It makes, sense since Mr. Snow might suspect the neighbors to hide Andrew and as Andrew said the neighbors don't want to get on Mr. Snow's bad side. So I guess they're just staying away from the topic as far as possible"
Both Harper and Arisa turned their heads and saw a white Bentley parking at the parking lot. A middle aged man got out of the car and gave Harper and Arisa a cold look.
"Who are you people and what are you doing in my property" Snow said, his voice cold as ever
"Mr. Snow, I'm Arisa Summers and I would just like to ask a few questions, if that's okay with you?" Arisa said politely
"I can't help you with anything" Mr. Snow said, shutting the door of his car. "I'm a very busy man so I'm going to have to ask you to leave" walking to his house without even looking at them.
"It's about your son, Andrew" Arisa said
Mr. Snow halted and turned to Arisa and Harper at the sound of his son's name
"We know that you are looking for him" Harper said, "We can tell you that he is fine but we can't tell you where he is at the moment"
"And why not!" Mr.Snow demanded "He is my son, I have the right to know!"
"He may be your son but your son doesn't wan to see you" Arisa said "Also I want full parental rights ever him"
"How dare you demand of such a thing! I will call the police and have you two arrested for Illegal Trespassing. And I'll make sure you regret even crossing me" Mr. Snow threatened, his face turning red from anger.
"And we'll get you arrested for Child abuse, Statutory rape and a whole lot more" Arisa said, her voice calm but deadly
"Ha! what did the kid tell you now? That I locked him in the basement without food?" Mr.Snow said with a sneer "That kid has problems"
Arisa and Harper looked at each other.
"It's his word against mine, so I suggest you tell me where he is right now" Mr. Snow said, with a not so subtle gleeful, mocking tone
But Arisa just smiled "You know Mr. Snow I knew you would pull off something like this, so I made sure I came prepared" Arisa said, which wiped off the little smile in Mr. Snow's face. "You may have the power to destroy people's lives but not all people are afraid of you. A report just came in and it clearly shows how you mistreated your son. It's complete with picture and video evidence"
"You think you can scare me? You have no proof" Mr. Snow said, sounding very confident
"Oh, I don't need proof. In fact, as we speak the police officials are going to be here at any moment. They just gave us a few minutes to talk to you since my best friend, Mr. Hearth here believed we could talk you into surrendering, but I guess not" Arisa said
"You dare threaten me" Mr. Snow his voice turned very very cold, His face turned even redder, if that's even possible.
"Who said I was threatening you? I was just stating facts" Arisa said, with a faint smile on her lips
"Ms. Summers was it? Do you know what happens to people who tries to cross me?" Mr.Snow said, his eyes started glowing. "They die"
His hands transformed into mantis arms but like a sharp blade. His head rolled back like his head was having a spasm. When it stopped he looked like a hybrid of a praying mantis and an angler fish. He pounced so fast that Arisa and Harper barely dodged being sliced.
Rolling over Arisa grab her gun. The bullets kept hitting Mr.Snow but the wounds just kept healing.
"Arisa! dodge!" Harper shouted when Mr. Snow pounced at Arisa. Mr.Snow was too fast that he sliced her leg. The cut was so deep on Arisa's leg that blood kept gushing out.
Immobilized, Mr. Snow went for the kill when Harper kicked him in the ribs so hard that you could hear Mr. Snow's ribs shatter. The kick was so strong that Mr. Snow flew across the lawn and hitting his Bentley so hard that the car looked like a crushed soda can.
"Arisa!" Harper rushed to Airsa
"It's just a scratch, I'm okay" Arisa said before Harper could even say anything
"Are you crazy?! That is far from okay!" Harper said like Arisa is loosing her mind.
"Don't worry about it" Arisa said, then she rips one of her sleeves and tie it to her leg, which made Harper smile "Now how are we going to take this guy down? and why are you smiling?" she said sounding confused
"I forgot that you look tougher that you look" Harper said, "Any ways, Just as I thought this guy is almost an Alpha Shadow. I'm guessing Andrew was suppose to be his last meal for him to become one. I can definitely kill it, no problem but we can't kill Snow with the shadow."
Mr. Snow got out the crashed car and he's looking very angry. He started healing fast.
"I'll keep him busy until you can find the perfect shot, who did you brought?" Harper Asked, while helping Arisa retreat to the car
"I brought Lila and Garrett" Arisa answered, her voice labored
"What's Garrett again?" Harper asked
"Ughhhh" Arisa rolled her eyes "He's my McMillan TAC-308, seriously you and Jonathan always forgets"
"Oh.... right" Harper smiled sheepishly "He'll do the job"
When Mr. Snow fully recovered, he roared letting Harper and Arisa know they don't have much time
"I'll hold him while you take your time and make the perfect shot, okay" Harper said, and ran. Forgetting something, he then stops to turn to Arisa "You remember where to shoot right?"
"Center chest, glowing heart... Yes I know, now Go!" Arisa said and Harper was off again
Arisa pop opened the trunk of the car and pull out Garrett's case. She hurried and open the case and took out Garrett. She then positioned her self and until she could get a clear view.
With centuries of experience and living, Harper became one of the most powerful Gifteds living until this present day. With that said his life is in constant danger of people wanting him dead. So through the years he developed a fighting style all on it's own. A mixture of Dancing, Acro skills and various Martial arts, where he can gracefully and effortlessly dodge attacks and effectively land a lethal, crushing blow to enemies. And with him being a Guro his body developed through the years making him stronger and more powerful, that he can go head to head with any enemy possible, even an Omega Shadow, which is the strongest type of a Shadow.
Harper has no sweat keeping Mr. Snow busy while Arisa takes her time for the perfect shot.
Mr. Snow kept slashing and slashing with immense speed and precision, it's a good thing Harper has the advantage of experience and battled many faster enemies.
"I can't get a clear view!" Arisa shouted, her hand shaking because of the pain in her leg.
Harper just kept going but suddenly he saw Arisa at the egde of his vision, wincing and breathing hard from the extreme pain in her leg, which distracted him for a spit second.
Even thought it was only of a spit second Mr.Snow grabbed the chance and went for Harper's lower torso. Harper dodged just in time making him stumble backwards loosing his balance, making him trip on a small stone. Mr. Snow went for the kill when Arisa fired and hit Mr.Snow square on the chest but didn't hit the actual core. Mr. Snow stumbled backwards making it the perfect chance for Arisa. Arisa reloaded and this time the bullet hit Mr.Snow right in the core.
Mr. Snow dropped to the ground, shaking so hard like he was having a seizure or something. Not long before the shaking turns to thrashing and black smoke started coming out from him. After a short while the smoke cleared and Mr.Snow stopped shaking and is in his human self again, laying still on the ground
Harper rushed to Arisa, whose breaths are really becoming heavily labored.
"We need to get that wound treated before it gets even worst, Plus we don't have much time before everyone wakes up" Harper said, putting back Garrett on its case and placing the case back on the trunk. After that he helped Arisa stand up and guide her to the front passenger door.
When Arisa is sitted properly on the car sit, Harper jogged to the driver's sit. He then strapped on his sit belt, start the car and drove.
"It's a good thing you have those sleeping powder with you, if not it's gonna be really messy" Arisa said
"It was a gift from Tea" Harper said, with a mixture of happy and sad smile. Happy because of the memory but sad also because of the memory.
