Artificial Memory (DISCONT'D BUT WILL UPLOAD UNEDITED CHAPTERS)

Chapter 4: Distance Beats the Shit Out Of Me

"I'm fine with that. What am I supposed to look like at other times?"

I asked.

Triumph wordlessly walked over to a lamp in the corner and flicked it on, picking it up and holding it towards me.

"Look at your shadow."

I turned at that moment and instead of my usual human shadow, I possessed the shadow of a wolf...or a large dog. I didn't know, but it was still shocking.

I spun around, shocked, as I gaped at this discovery.

"What the..."

"I'm the same way. Look."

Triumph continued, turning the lamp towards himself and glancing over his shoulder. The shadow of a raven extended behind him.

"You know about the eye power, the Siren form, your voice's power, the wings, incredible strength, and the combat abilities you have, right?"

"Yeah."

"Well, you've got a bunch of other powers. Venomous fangs that can cause madness or death, the ability to become a wolf, incredible stealth and speed, the ability to manipulate water, earth, fire, air, lightning, and the ability to create a weapon from your own blood."

He explained.

I paused to process this information, dumbstruck by the huge amount of power I had. I didn't ask for it, and this revelation made me fear my own power.

It was cool, but it was a lot to take in at once.

"I..."

"Sorry to swamp you with this information, but I couldn't wait. I swear I'll help you every step of the way throughout the rediscovery of your own power."

Triumph apologized suddenly.

I shook my head.

"Don't apologize. I'm glad you told me right away."

It was then that I remembered seeing Distance fighting at a level to match my own for a few seconds in the chaos that had ensued earlier. I glanced over at him and asked,

"What happened in that fight, anyways?"

He looked at me with a surprised glance, then he glanced down at his tea thoughtfully.

"I don't know. I...had this instinct in me and I somehow knew how to fight. I used fire, and I used my head. I....think I gouged his eyes out of his skull. Like, they sorta...popped."

He murmured, then grinned.

"Hey, fight me."

He exclaimed suddenly to me.

I blinked in surprise, then laughed.

"What's gotten into you?"

"Fight me! I'll destroy you."

Distance challenged, jumping out of his seat.

I glanced over at Shark, seeing if it was okay. As I did, I was acutely aware of Triumph watching me with interest.

Shark smiled sweetly at me and replied,

"Don't hurt each other too badly."

Normally, this isn't what a mother would condone, but Shark was more like a referee. So it was pretty normal for us.

Distance smirked at me before running into the backyard and leaving the old screen door to slam shut on its own. Triumph walked up to me at that moment and lowered his voice,