Post by StoryGirl83 on Jun 27, 2011 0:06:05 GMT -5
Chapter Twenty-Six – More Insults and Good-Bye
“Psych ward?” Brianna asked, uncertain she heard correctly.
“Well, I guess isolation chamber might be more accurate,” Seth admitted as he looked down at the map, “but if I remember correctly, it’s generally where they dump crazy demons who they’d prefer not to kill, the ones with the powers that are both rare and hard to control. Basically they want the powers around and they don’t want to deal with controlling them, so the demons who have them are protected and if they go crazy they dump them there and hope they work it out.”
Brianna groaned. “So our demons are crazy. Great.”
Seth chuckled. “Yeah, I guess so. Does that mean we’re done? You really don’t want to attempt to get in there.”
“That makes no sense,” Aka announced. “They were up to something. This isn’t over.”
CT looked down at the map and then up at Aka. “Maybe Max was right. Maybe they just wanted dinner and took the opportunity to try and get under my skin. Maybe that’s all this was.”
Aka shook her head. “You’re wrong, but if that’s what you want, I’m going home. I’ll find out what they are up to and I’m going to get some help from someone who actually knows what goes on down there.” She disappeared in dark orb lights.
CT turned to look at Wyatt, Chris, and Seth. “I don’t know what to tell you. Aka may well be right, but I’ve heard of this isolation chamber Seth is referring to. If they’re in there, then they aren’t getting out. I’m going to try and retrace their steps, but it’s not going to be easy. I wouldn’t have dragged you into this if you hadn’t grabbed Toby,” he added looking at Chris. “It’s not easy to deal with your kind.”
“Our kind?” Wyatt asked, insulted.
CT nodded. “Those who don’t understand what it’s like to have evil pulling at you.” He looked at Seth. “And I don’t see that in you. For someone who’s half demon you seem to not take notice of it much. You use your powers, but you don’t really care where they came from.”
Seth shrugged. “What’s the point? They are there. Unless I get them stripped, they aren’t going anywhere and this,” he stuck out his tongue, “sure isn’t going anywhere.”
CT laughed. “Max says that’s a blessing and a curse. Personally I’m quite glad for Max’s forked tongue. It’s noticed some rather interesting things in the air.”
“Yeah,” Brianna retorted. “One time Max flicked out his tongue and was immediately incapacitated. Apparently there was a heavy dose of knockout gas in the air. His reaction gave us the chance to get out before it affected the rest of us.” She sighed. “Look, we kind of dragged you into this. Do you want dinner or something?”
Seth shook his head. “I can’t stick around. I’ll see if I can find out anything about who’s in the isolation chamber, tomorrow. It was interesting meeting you.” Turning to Wyatt he said, “I have to pick something up at your place. Meet you there?”
“Actually, I won’t be there,” Chris admitted. “I have to go get my car.”
Seth considered this. “I’ll meet you at your car then. I could use a relaxing car trip.”
Chris shook his head smiling. “Suit yourself.” He glanced at his brother. “Wy?”
“Sounds good to me,” Wyatt admitted. “I’ll meet you there.” He orbed out.
Seth grinned and shimmered away from there.
Chris looked around. He walked over to Toby and held out his hand. “I’m sorry I ignored you. I can’t say anything was accomplished here, but I’ll listen next time.”
“Are you sure you want to shake hands with me?” Toby asked, remembering Chris reaction to learning he was half darklighter earlier.
Chris reached down and grabbed Toby’s hand. “Yes. You aren’t actually poison to me unless you want to be and even then you kind of need some tools.”
“No, actually I don’t,” Toby denied. “I can’t do the whole conjuring a bow and arrow, but I do have the touch of death as it’s called. I don’t generally get that angry, that hateful, but it’s there.” He smiled a little and shook Chris hand. “You know, it was good to meet you. I’ll see you around.”
Chris looked at him surprised, but then chuckled. This wasn’t the first time he had ran into Toby. He doubted it would be the last.
Toby’s reply was not what he expected though. “I like your mom’s cooking and I didn’t get to eat my dinner tonight. I’ll be back for dinner.
Chris chuckled. “Well, then I guess I’ll see you around.”
Toby nodded. “Be careful. You never know what’s out there.”
Chris nodded as he looked at the others in the room. “I’m not really sure what we accomplished either, but I guess I should thank you for your concern. I suppose it’s nice to meet you.”
CT chuckled. “Yeah, that sounds like a typical reaction. And I can’t say I can do it one better. It was better meeting you and your brother than I suspected it would be.”
Chris gave him an astounded look. “You thought about what it would be like to meet Wyatt and me?”
CT shook his head. “No, just your family in general, the family of the Charmed Ones, the fighters,” he waved his hand around indicating his friends, “of demons.”
“Oh,” Chris shrugged. “Well, there’s Seth. And I’m pretty sure Aunt Phoebe married a demon.”
“Half demon,” CT snapped, moving toward him.
Chris looked at him surprised. “What?”
“Your aunt’s ex-husband was only half demon,” CT informed him. “He had a human father.”
“Um,” Chris frowned at him. “Okay. I’ll see you around.” He disappeared in blue and white orbs.
CT’s face changed instantly, like a mask dropping off his face. Pain etched his face and he clutched his stomach.