Elementals

Chapter 9 - I Need Answers

   I let my mind wander, when somebody slides in the other chair at the table.  I look up and gasp.  It's him.  The guy who wanted to kill me.  My eyes go wide with fear.  I notice he got his beard and long hair cut short and he is wearing jeans and a black shirt.  He chuckles.

   "Don't worry, I didn't come here to kill you.  I came here to apologize for my rude behavior that night."  He states simply.

   "You tried to kill me!"  I say in a hushed voice.

   "Yes, but I had been resting for years.  It kind of takes a while to regain your thoughts.  Anyway, I came to properly introduce myself.  I am Derek."  he says.

   "Umm...  I'm Kaylee."  I state.

   He grins, as if knowing my name made us friends.  "So, Kaylee, where are your lovely friends."  My heart stops.  He is going to kill me.  I just know it.  

   "We were, uh, separated.  But that doesn't matter.  Anyway, I really have to go."  I say, getting up to leave, when he grabs my hand.  He pulls me to him and kisses me.  I am too surprised to even push him away.  Two boys now!  Am I irresistible or something?  After about two seconds, I am able to push him away.  "What the hell?  Why did you do that?  I barely know you, and anyway, I am pretty sure you're evil!"  I exclaim.   

   Derek chuckles.  "Ok, that is hurtful."  he says, acting like I offended him.  "Anyway, I did that so you would stop."

   "Couldn't you just have, I don't know, said wait?"  I say, sitting back down.  "What do you want to tell me?  Say it fast, or I will leave."

   "I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go with me."  He states as if he was just talking about the weather.

   "What?  Of course not!"  I exclaim.  I was not going to go with the creepy, kinda attractive, evil guy.

   "Kaylee, I know you think I'm evil, but that isn't true."  He says.

   "Oh, so you were just being friendly when you tried to kill me!"  I exclaim.  Derek puts his finger up to his mouth, showing me to be quiet.  I silently curse for forgetting that we are in public.  At least nobody seemed to notice.

   "That was a simple misunderstanding.  I had been trapped in that block of ice for so many years, I was a bit angry."  He explains.

   "What about that shop that you burned down?"  I question, still not believing him.

   "I didn't have any money, and I was really hungry.  Please come with me.  I need some one who doesn't think I'm a lunatic.  Also, you and I are both wanted, so we would be a great pair."   Derek tries to persuade me.  I almost accept, but then I realize I can't trust him.  Also, I don't want to be that stupid girl who runs off with strangers who convince her that she has crazy powers.  Again.

   "I'm sorry, Derek, but I can't.  I can't go with another stranger I don't trust."  I get up and turn to leave.

   "Wait!"  Derek says frantically.  I look back at him.  I can give you something they won't."  he says.

   "I don't need money or whatever-"  I start.

   "No!  It's not that."  he exclaims.

   "What is it then?"  I question.

   "Answers."  

   I'm so stupid.  I think as I'm in the passenger seat of Derek's car.  I shouldn't have gone with him.  I can't trust him.  

   Derek glances over at me, obviously confused on why I'm leaning against the window, looking angry.  

   "Where are we going?"  I ask Derek. 

   "To the airport."  Derek says.  I look at him, my eyes widening.  What if they recognize us?  I don't even have a passport.  Derek seems to understand my look of terror.  "Don't worry, I've got ways for us to get in."  he assures.  

   Finally, we arrive at the airport.  I grab my bag and go over to Derek, who has just finished doing something on his phone.

   "So, what's the plan?"  I ask.

   "Just listen to me.  If I tell you to do something, do it."  he commands, walking to the doors of the airport.  I follow suit. 

   We enter the airport.  It is filled with lights and busy people, all going off to somewhere.  Probably their families, I think, feeling a pang in my stomach.  Derek guides us to a door with a sign that reads 'Staff Only'.  He knocks, and the door opens, revealing a man who looks in his thirties, who has slicked back black hair, and has clothes that suggest he works here.  

   "Are you Derek?"  he asks, squinting his eyes at Derek.  Derek nods.  He looks at me.  "Is she your friend?"  He questions, the same non-trusting look on his face.

   "Yes,  We need to be on the flight to LA."  Derek answers.  My eyes widen in surprise.  I've always wanted to go to LA.

   The man nods.  "Follow me."  And with that, he leads us through a series of halls and doors until we reach a set of chairs and people lining up to enter the plane.  He stops and hands us two tickets.  "You have false names, but if you act innocent and keep your heads down they shouldn't question you."  We nod and he looks to Derek.  "Now where's my money."  Derek grabs a big wad of cash out of his pocket and hands it to the man.  The man nods and walks away.

   "Let's go."  Derek says, and we head toward the line.  

   After the lady gives us and assuring nod, we go onto the airplane and walk to our seats, which are in first-class.  At least the guy gave us nice seats.

   We get settled into our surprisingly comfortable seats, and the plane takes off.  After about ten minutes, I looked over to Derek.

   "Tell me everything!  What answers?  How did I get powers?  How do I use them?"  I blurt out.

   Derek smirks and grabs his black sunglasses.  He looks at me.  "Soon I'll tell you."  He puts on the sunglasses, lies back down, and goes to sleep.  I am left there, answers just out of my reach.  After about five minutes of sitting, wishing for answers to come, I take out my iPod, put my headphones in, and let the music lull me to sleep.  The last thing I think of is how much I miss my family, then I go into a dreamless slumber.

Hi readers!  I know I don't usually write author's notes, but I just felt that I need to thank the readers who read every chapter, listening to Kaylee's story.  Thank you sooo much for your reading!  Enjoy many chapters to come, and get attached to all the characters!  Thank you for the support!  Read on!