NODIN
What an incompetent and credulous fool I am.
It has been weeks, and I have had no success in figuring out where to even begin the process of controlling my powers. All attempts have been fruitless. The amount of time I have spent cooped up in my room worries Violett. It feels like lifetimes since the last I talked to her, and to anyone in this mansion. I would not be surprised if they forgot about me, but then again most of the members do not notice me anyways. I shifted around in my bed trying to find a more comfortable position. I have been laying down for so long, I was feeling restless, but my own self-pity ruined all motivation of getting up, even on Christmas. When I wasn't in my room, I was usually in the library trying to find some information about Aericos, but even the Internet failed to provide useful information. The few sites that appeared were either repetitive or about Illinois. Apparently, Aericos should have the ability to turn invisible and travel through the air as disease. My father should know all the powers available to us...but it has been months since I last had contact with him. I expected him to drop by to check on me, like he usually does, but our lack of communication has me worried. I have never been away from him this long.
Thoughts of my father led to my mother, frail and dying. With my memories fully realized, I recalled every detail about her. I knew the kindness she treated me with was much different from the torture the rest of the members had to bear. Even if I was in a different building, I was the only one who was horrified by the aftermath. That is another reason why I am avoiding leaving my room. Just the thought if seeing those injuries and the drastic changes made to my friends again with the knowledge that we had been experimented on terrifies me.
Suddenly my door swung open, and into my room an unfamiliar red headed man entered. He seemed to be as startled as I was. "Oh Jesus," he blurted, "I'm so sorry I thought this was the bathroom!" However, instead of leaving he simply stared at me, studying. He looked like how I imagined myself when I was observing: creepy. "You're...Samael's son, aren't you?" This man, this human, knows my dad? I simply nodded. "Haha you are quiet, just like he said." His tone made it seem like they had a familiar relationship. However, the man's small smile faded into a look of concern. "Nodin, right?" I nodded. "I didn't even notice you when I got here." Wait a minute, when did he arrive? I simply shrugged. "My name is Tommy. Nice to meet you." Silence. "Well...uhm, I'll be on my way, and stuff." With that, he left my room. It looks like things have been stirring during my small time of solitude. I grabbed my satchel and made my way downstairs.
As I walked, I noticed everyone was unusually animated. Many members were running, carrying a variety of their own possessions. I felt stagnant in contrast with the busy atmosphere. What was going on? Things definitely struck strange when Violett quickly passed by me (usually she runs into me...on purpose) with a large suitcase and a look of distress. She did not even notice me. I guess I could ask someone else. In the corner of my eye, I saw Locke outside. Perfect, I will go ask him. When I made it to the first floor, I saw a pile of luggage near the front door. Why is everyone packing? The only one I didn't see hustling and bustling was another new face, a winged girl in the corner. Everyone else seemed busy, and I did not want to have to hunt down Locke, so I walked up to her, got out my notepad and wrote, "What's going on?"
She looked confused when I asked her. "Didn't you get the memo? We're leaving for Germany tomorrow."
Well that was unexpected.
I bowed to the girl to show my gratitude and walked away. Germany? Why there of all places? Do we have allies there? Akira would know but…I am still paranoid of XL brainwashing. What if Akira is just leading us to Germany in order to hand us off to the scientists? Perhaps I could ask her a few questions and deduct her truthfulness…but then again, if XL took away her memories, they could make it so she is unaware that she is leading us into their trap. I would not be able to tell if she is lying if whatever she says she believes. If there is any trouble, I should leave the group while I can, return to my home in Vancouver, escape all of this. I honestly would not mind returning to my old life. Sometimes I miss my days in isolation from the world, when my thoughts were clearest. I also miss those weekly visits from my father. I have not heard from him in months; who knows what he could be up to. I add no strength to the group, and the past couple of days have already proven that most people do not even recognize my existence. But what would become of the club members? What gives me the right to run from a problem that we all share and leave my friends to suffer while I go into hiding?
After knocking on the door of Akira’s room, to my surprise, Griffin answered it. “Hello, Nodin. What is it that you need?” I quickly jotted down on my notepad, “Is Akira in there?” He nodded. “Yes, but she is not well…I do not know if you remember like she has, but she’s still shaken up.”
Shaken up by what? I wrote.
“What? How could you—actually, now that I think about it, you were not around during all of the commotion. Akira, along with some other members, is beginning to remember being experimented on in the Xenogenesis labs.” By my wide eyes, he knew what I was thinking. “So you have remembered…anyways, what do you need from Akira? I can relay the message to her.”
Never mind. You’ve answered my questions, thank you.
“All right. Be sure you finish packing, preferably tonight. I do not want to imagine the morning rush tomorrow before we leave.” And with that, he closed the door.
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SAMAEL
Running. Running. It seems like I’ve been running for days, even though I knew it has only been a few minutes. In the musky night I could barely see anything, but at this point it didn’t matter where I ended up, as long as I don’t fall into their hands.
“Suchen Sie ihn! Er könnte nicht weit erhalten haben. (Look for him! He could not have gotten far.)”
The quiet sound of swaying water led me to a small river. I could lose them here. I could feel my makeshift bandage slipping off of my leg, and I prayed to whatever overlord being up there that I wasn’t leaving a trail of blood. I maneuvered slower through the river; my energy was all used up in my escape. When the shouts of the guards came closer to the banks, I had reached the other side, but I stayed in the water, gripping a large rock to keep myself from being swept away. Having lost me, the guards began looking in a different direction. I was safe. With the last of my strength, I pulled myself onto land and remained there. My leg was bleeding profusely from my gun wound, and the other gashes on my body didn’t help either. I could feel my consciousness slipping, and for a second, when all of those regrets and mistakes from my life rushed through my head, I thought that I was going to die. The last thing I remember before passing out was the smile on Nodin’s face when he was a baby…when we were a family. I should’ve kept him safe the first time. I should’ve been the hero every father is supposed to be.
But I’m only human.
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Hey look I wrote something :D
Message to CCC: The whole Nodin seeing Locke outside was suppose to lead to Nodin to Locke's drug stash, but whenever I tried writing it, I couldn't execute it properly. XD If you want to, you can write that in or we can leave it out. :)
