Running

Chapter 17: Thoughts

Morgan's POV

Chase told me to go back to the camp for Sydney. I can't believe I accepted. I didn't want him to hurt me again. I know Sydney would understand. She had to.

"Now Morgan," Chase began. "I want you to bring me Sydney. I don't care what it takes. Just bring her to me alive." I heard the emphasis he put on the word 'alive.' "But she won't come here. She'll have protection. It'll be nearly impossible to get her back here." I saw Chase taking what I said into consideration. "Alright, I see your point. Here's the new plan. I want you to take the weaker links. I'll take care of the stronger ones."

"Why do you even want them?" I asked. "I think I can trust you enough to tell you Morgan." he replied. "I want them for their power." "What do you mean?" I asked him. "You see, I've been watching you guys for quite some time. I was trying to find your strengths, weaknesses, powers. You all were very talented. Then, I found out Kendall was a siren. She had to be killed.

"Immortal people can destroy other immortal people. That's why I wanted her dead. She could destroy you all with one little note. Anyways, I want your powers because you're all strong. You have powers no one else in this world has. If I had you guys here, I could start my own world of only immortal people. That's why I want you to bring me them all. More importantly, Sydney. She's the strongest for girls. That's why I want her."

I finally understood. He wanted a world where he ruled it all. He didn't want anyone else in the world unless they were immortal. That's why he wanted us all here. To help him create a world all for himself.

Nate's POV

Sydney's been sitting on a stump for days. She hasn't moved, talked, or even slept. She just sits on the stump emotionless.

I try talking to her. She doesn't move at all. I'll even put blood right in front of her face. She still doesn't move. I have a new plan. If she won't talk to me for real, then maybe she'll talk to me through her mind. I try it out. "Sydney, can you hear me?" I wait. I don't get a response. I'm about to get up when I hear her say, "Yeah, I can hear you. I've always been able to hear you." I felt so relieved to hear her voice. "Sydney, please, move, talk do something! I'm begging you." I waited until I heard her voice again. "I'm sorry Nate. I just can't believe I left Morgan behind. Chase was beating her. I can't forive myself for leaving her behind. She's my best friend."

"I know she is Sydney. But you can't blame yourself for this. Chase used a mind trick." "You're right I did." I stopped talking, and so did Sydney. "That's right. I can hear your conversations. I can hear any conversation." "What is it that you want Chase?" I heard fury in Sydney's thougts. "Nothing. I think you've had enough trouble Sydney. Why don't I just bring Morgan back to you." "Don't even lie to her Chase." I say firmly. "You've already put her through enough pain. Don't do it again." "Wow Nate. Why don't you look to your right?" I turn in the direction he said. I saw Morgan standing right in front of us.

To be continued...