Timothy Eli and the Light Guard Trials

Sub-Chapter 19: Rebound

WHOOSH! a look of terror covered Russell's face as Isaiah lit him up. He was engulfed in flames yet his body wasn't burning. His body convulsed as the flame surrounded him.

"How?" I replied unable to comprehend how he was able to use the Light Art.

As I spoke he ignored me.

"Are you okay?" he replied dropping to one knee.

The guy shook off the cobwebs before responding.

"What's going on?" He replied looking at his hands and feet line they were foreign.

"You're free," he replied patting him on the shoulder.

Tears flowed from the man's eyes as he laughed joyously.

"Are you serious?" He replies still unable to believe what was happening to him. "You're angel. An absolute God send."

Isaiah smiled as he helped him to his feet.

"You have no idea," he replied with a smirking laugh. "This is Tim. He's going to lead you to safety. He'll take you to someone who'll make sure nothing like this ever happens again."

The man looked at me before nodding appreciatively. He flicked his wrist with his fingers in a writing motion as wormhole apoeared. The man walked looking back cautiously with every step before finally stopping to ask a question.

"What do the evil aliens want?  Why did you guys come here?" He replied turning to me.

"We're not aliens. We are people from Earth sent by God to save the people who want to be saved," I replied.

He nodded as I gave an ushering signal. He took a deep breath before disappearing through the wormhole. I turned to Isaiah immediately.

"How are you able to use the Light Art?" I replied still trying to wrap my head around the obvious.

He moved his finger in a drawing motion once again before continuing.

"My father taught me but I wasn't able to do the things I can do now until I was anointed by God. My father still doesn't know how powerful I am now," he responded.

"So what's your plan?" I asked.

"My plan is to do what God asked me to. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine just keep my brother safe so I can tell him how proud I am of him someday."

He chuckled to himself.

"He reminds me of my mother," he poked. "It's been so long since I felt her presence but he is covered in it.  It looks like my mother's spirit is protecting him just like your father's is still protecting you."

"I'll let him know that," I replied nodding appreciatively.

He stuck out his hand. I returned it as he pulled me in for a hug.

"You guys are the only family I have. Take care of yourself," he replied russling my hair.

"I will," I replied. "You do the same."

I gave him one last look before I entered the portal. He nodded taking a deep breath before disappearing in a show of light. His techniques were amazing.  He was head and shoulders above us in regards to his technical training.

"Tim!' said a voice I didn't recognize right away.

It was Lissa. She was sitting with her back toward the rest of the group as she spoke. She turned an announcing manner.

"Tell Sam and John Tim's here," she replied rising to her feet.

A second passed as she stood almost as if she was on-guard. Sam emerged from the hallway with a look of bewilderment.