Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice!

Chapter 32

It's not a good idea to say anything to them yet. I do wish to know what's going to happen to them. 

However, I don't want to get in the way. Like Becky said, I might get them or myself hurt. 

On the other hand, if I go to watch and stay out of the way. I can at least watch in case of any trouble. There's nothing I can do right now but I might be able to call emergency services. 

I went back inside to enjoy the dinner that Becky's mom made. We were having a pot roast it was a beef shoulder with carrots, onions, and potatoes. I believe I have eaten this meal before because somehow I recognize the smell. 

We sat down at the large dinner table that was lit up with white candles and beautiful white plates with gold accents as we ate the meal together. Becky's Mom thanks Evan for saving me. 

Yes, Evan again thank you for saving me twice now. 

(Becky's mom) - Oh yes Evan I heard about the second time with the earthquake today. Must have been pretty scary as she had been only out of the coma for a day. But how did you save her the first time around maybe by refreshing my memory you could help Kaysi. 

Oh um yes... "cough" (clears throat) It was the school where we were. Kaysi went to retrieve a few things from the storage shed by the wooded area in the back. Some paint cans that the maintenance had left in the shed overheated and exploded. The forest was beginning to burn when it did, and it knocked Kaysi unconscious by shooting her backward. She landed on some outside wood, which cut her up pretty well.

That's where she sustained all the injuries and burns and it took us a while to find her because of all the fallen brush. She was hiding underneath some of the debris. We didn't know at first that she was back there until they put out a search party for her. 

I don't remember any of that happening but I do remember fire in my memory. So I think what you're saying sounds about right. 

Oh, I'm not trying to scare you or anything Evan said awkwardly to me. 

Miss. Monk the doctor did say to be cautious towards traumatic experiences. That it could be counterproductive for her memory. 

Oh dear, I am so sorry I didn't think about that. And you guys have already gone through so much so far just today. 

No Miss. Monk, you're quite all right. Every little bit I "believe it" helps. I don't know the person I was before the accident, but the stories do seem to cause my body to react. 

It's kind of strange how the human body works. I recognize smells like this pot roast. And certain things like blurs of memory with the fire. Even the earthquake wasn't too bad for me. Who knows maybe I'll get my memory back soon if I keep going.

I understand, don't do too much too fast. (Soursensa rings) well, I need to be heading out. I'm sure that that's my family calling me and telling me it's time to get home. Thank you for the food, Mrs. Monk.

Well, we don't want to keep you away have a nice night. Becky, do you want to walk into the door? I'm going to start cleaning up the table. 

Yes and then if it's okay with you; I'm going to go ahead and head to bed early. 

Oh, Becky are you not feeling well? 

No, it's just been a really exciting and exhausting day. 

I understand sweetie, go ahead to bed and take Kaysi upstairs with you. 

Um... Okay, I still need to get a bath before I head to bed as well. 

I don't know what the situation was but I think she's trying to make an excuse. I saw her eyes wide for a second when Evan's phone went off. This must have been the recall that they were waiting for. 

Becky go ahead and get your shower done; I'm going to head to bed myself. 

Do you remember where the bedroom is and in which room or what bed? 

Oh, you're right silly me, I guess I'm getting ahead of myself. 

Walked upstairs and there was going to be some awkwardness between us, I think maybe I was standing in the rain of her leaving with Evan. 

Once we got upstairs she showed me to my bed. I decided that I would try to talk to her and come clean about my plans. 

Becky, I'm not quite clear on the situation you seem to be in but you seem to be in a bit of a rush. I don't know you all that well but my body still senses and reacts to others emotions. 

Oh wow, you can pick up on that she said embarrassed? 

Yes, and whatever you need to do I'm guessing with Evan. You don't have to sit behind the babysitter. Go ahead and do whatever it is you need to. I'll just stay back here I'll keep things quiet. 

How will you do that for me? So sorry to make you feel like a burden. You're just in a fragile condition that I'd hate to leave you like this. 

What kind of trouble can I get into staying at home? Look I'm going to be honest I overheard you guys talking earlier about something important that you needed to do later today. I'm not sure what it is. But I don't want to stand in the way. 

I was thinking about following you guys out of curiosity. But I won't you said something earlier about I could get hurt or you could get hurt. That's the last thing that I would want to do to my friend. I apologize for overhearing I accidentally went into the same area you guys were but I didn't want to bother you. 

 Oh, Becky, you don't have to cry I can see water for me in your eyes. 

Oh, what no that is just my allergies. Before when you don't remember your past you still worry about us and you're on your way. You've always been the one to protect us even if that meant getting yourself hurt. 

I'm going to go ahead and leave. Thank you for being honest with me. And please stay here just to be on the safe side for right now. Don't say anything to Mom or anyone. And who knows hopefully over time you get your memory back. 

Even if I don't at least I still have good instincts. Have a good night Becky and be safe. 

You as well rest easy and don't worry I won't be alone. Becky said as she jumped out the window. 

-Becky- 

I barely met up with Evan downtown in the middle of the city. 

Are you saying that demons are here? Why would it be in such a heavily populated area? 

I hate to say it but maybe that's subjective. If it's large enough to create earthquakes maybe it needs a large menu. 

Baby and Micah are coming from their house so they should be here soon. Baby stays with Micah for a short amount of time while Kaysi is in the hospital. She's been struggling a little bit with controlling the demon inside her. 

Duke went over to pick up James and they're heading here now. 

So pretty much we're on our own just the two of us. 

At least for now let's focus on trying to find it. 

Let's go off of what we know. It's large, it can cause earthquakes and it's in a heavily populated area so it must be really hungry. 

The Deabur are in the shape of animals. What animal can you think of that would be able to create an earthquake? That would like the city and it's hungry for something. Let's check the map and see its exact location. 

Hold on I followed you because I thought you knew where it was Evan said with confusion. 

Oh no, I just followed the map to this area to wait for you. I didn't go searching for the demon by myself. 

But where are ready at one of the locations checked the map. 

Wait that can't be right? Evan opens up the map on the Soursensa. 

Oh no, the demon is falling after another demon that seems to be smaller. 

So maybe it came into the city itself because it was attracted by the smaller demon? 

I'm not quite sure since it hasn't been an earthquake maybe if these demons meet up that's what causes the earthquakes. They're getting closer to each other they need to stop them from interacting! 

They contacted the group and told him that we were heading southwest down the middle of the city. It was difficult to run on foot. So we went to the bike metro station and rented a bike to move faster. Whatever this thing was moved at extravagant speeds. 

The closer we got to the creature the more we started to understand. There are serpentine-like cracks in the ground where the demon went through. Whenever it crosses the path of soil there are small hills mound over it. 

It was some type of creature that could burrow. And with the serpentine-like tracks, it had to be a worm or a snake. 

Evan all the evidence points to it's got to be a worm or a snake. 

If that's our option narrowing it down I think it's a snake. 

Why do you think that? It's going after something smaller. As well as it's in the city. Snakes tend to like rats or mice! 

Oh, I think you're right that makes a lot of sense. 

When we got a little closer to the tracks Evan told me his plan. 

I want you to try and freeze the ground beneath as I stab into the top. That should be the location of where the head is. 

Okay, I'll do my best. We're going to have to go around so it's going to slow us down a bit cause it seems to have gone underneath the lake. We can ride through the park and maybe we can corner it by getting a little bit further ahead of its direction. 

It's worth a shot I'll let you take to leave I'm not so familiar with this area. Oh, I forgot that you moved away for a while and came back. 

We will finish this another time there's the head. Evan said as he pointed in their direction behind the trees at the end of the park. Quickly create an ice barrier while it's in the ground I don't know if it'll be so easy for me to stab if it makes it to the road up ahead. 

The crack ended very close to the edge of the road I froze the ground as quickly as I could trapping it and the one area. 

Evan jumped off the bike formed his sword in the air and slammed his sword into the ground as hard as he could. 

There is a loud sound a hiss like a scream. We got it I shouted with joy. 

I think I spoke too soon. The serpent had dug further down under the ground as I believe it was attempting to go under the asphalt of the road toward what might have been an easier path. It ripped the ground open and raised its head from the other side of the road. 

We thought it hadn't had a chance to go under the road. If it must not have struck its head but struck its back. And now the thing's angry. 

It coiled backward and lunged at Evan. This thing was gigantic he had no room to go. It swung its head and whipped him off of his back. 

Take this thing as Intelligence as it turned and looked towards me that I was just in its path of Wrath. I must have known that I froze it from the path of ice only but mere feet away from Evan. 

It unhinged its jaws and opened its mouth wide taking her lunch towards me. I couldn't form very of ice because Evan was close but then the path that I would have to use. 

I was cornered by a sitting Duck. 

Just then from the sky, the flaming phoenix dropped down on the top of the snake's head and dancing skull just like a rooster on a farm. 

The snake demon disintegrated. But something was wrong with the Phoenix demon. He didn't try coming after one of us. Nor did he try to devour the snake demon. He started thrashing around and falling to the ground. 

Did he get bit? Was the snake poisonous? Oh no I forgot the Phoenix demon it's Josh. I remembered Evan telling me. 

JOSH...JOSH I shouted let me help you. Are you hurt? He looked over at me but I don't know if you could talk and demon form. 

He spread his wings and sent it to the sky but barely made it a couple of feet off the ground and slammed back down. 

He started shifting back into a human. He lay there on the ground teaching his chest. 

Josh, are you okay? I asked as I ran to the side. What's going on? Why are you holding your chest? Did you get bit there? 

No, it's my chest it's on fire. It's burning hotter than the flames that are even inside me! 

Your chest is on fire? I placed my hand on his chest it was like touching the Sun! It burned my hand. I pulled back and yelled ouch! 

I'm sorry; don't touch me. He was trying to get up but couldn't. Maybe This Is My punishment; hell is trying to call me back home. He said with sadness in his eyes. 

The fire began to rip from his chest it burned to cross his heart as his skin was trying to melt off. 

Not if I have anything to say about it. I used my ice powers to suppress the flames. I put my hand on his chest sending as much ice as I could. 

He screamed even louder in pain. I don't know what else I could do. Do you want me to stop I don't know if this is working. 

No, because if you do I think my heart will stop. It's just making the burning a bit more intense. The fire now started to envelop his body. My hand was slowly starting to burn but the ice was protecting me. 

Even if you have to freeze me until we can figure this out do it at least I can still survive I'll just be sleeping like cryonics sleep. 

Okay if you think it'll help. I'm sorry to do this to you. 

I'm sorry for what I've done to you. What I've done to your friends. And when my brother wakes up tell him I said I'm sorry for what I did to him. Not making the best choices in life but being friends with you at least was one of the good things I chose. 

Josh don't say stuff like that like you're going to die. We'll find a way to bring you back. Your brother ever told me everything and I'm sorry I ignored your feelings and set you on the wrong path. I want you to know I love you I always have. And I'll be here waiting for you! 

I love you too Becky he said as he closed his eyes as the ice began to cool the flames. But instead of the friends smoking and burning out. Steam began to form. I guess it was melting the ice trying to fight back. But the Flames became smaller and smaller. 

I didn't quite understand what was going on. I could feel the cold getting more and more intense but the flames were not completely smothered out. 

All of a sudden the small flames grew larger and turned to blue. The flames were no longer hot they were cold. 

Josh... Josh Look! I told him as he stood there with his eyes shut. 

He slowly opened his eyes and looked around my ice was gone and his flames were changed. They were like ice fire.