A sea of clouds lingered in the sky, with the sun shining. All was peaceful until a thunderous clap echoed. A giant bird with multicolored feathers soared past. With amber eyes, it glanced around, maintaining its focus.
On its back, Carrie and Jago held on, the wind ruffling their hair and clothes.
Before they departed from Gasa, a Disavowed agent visited them, giving them coordinates of a secret location.
Although not used to advanced technology, they followed the coordinates on a small device.
“Are you okay so far, Pemba?” Jago asked.
“Yadyapi ma narbhasa chu. Mailē yasa’aghi āphnō dēśa bāhira kahilyai yātrā garēkō chaina.”
“I don’t blame you for being nervous. I had a similar experience leaving Tibet for the tournament. We’ll make another rest stop in thirty minutes.” The monk checked on Carrie, who had remained quiet since leaving Gasa.
“Arkiḍa nāmaka mahilālā’ī bhēṭēdēkhi kairīlē ēka śabda pani bōlēkā chainan.”
“I figured. I better see what’s on Carrie’s mind.” Jago shifted towards the girl. “Hey, is everything okay?”
Carrie nodded, but deep down, she had questions regarding their meeting with Orchid. She didn’t want to appear nosy despite her desire for answers.
After a moment of silence, she steeled herself. “Why?”
“Pardon?”
“Why didn’t you tell me you had a sister? I assumed you were an orphan when you shared your life story with me.”
Now, Jago paused. After taking a deep breath, he faced Carrie. “It’s complicated. I haven’t seen her in a long time.”
“Are you two... estranged?”
“No. It’s more like we drifted apart, I guess. Our paths took us in different directions.”
“So, how did you meet her? I’m guessing it was at the Killer Instinct tournament.”
“Indeed. Orchid was among the fighters who took part, albeit with unknown motives. Neither of us acknowledged we were family at our first meeting.”
“But you must’ve sensed something about her.”
“Yeah, but I didn’t think about it. Neither did Orchid. As time passed, we became more familiar. The connection became apparent when I fought her.”
“Wait, you fought a woman at the tournament?”
“I had no choice. The tournament rules required everyone to fight, regardless of gender. Anyhow, Orchid proved formidable. During the match, something pushed me to deeper, violent impulses. I almost killed her in an angry trance-like state but stopped myself from landing the fatal blow.”
Carrie gasped. “Did Gargos cause that moment while disguised as the Tiger Spirit? You mentioned being possessed.”
“Not at first until he revealed himself after Eyedol’s defeat. Medical personnel carried her to their department to treat her injuries when the fight ended.
“Then, a book fell from her, charred in some spots. Orchid had already left when I picked it up, so I kept it for her. It’s where I discovered my roots. The High Abbot informed me they found me as a baby by the door.”
“Kr̥payā hāmīlā’ī nabhannuhōs tapā’īnlē gārgōsalā’ī yasakō bārēmā sōdhnubhayō,” Pemba said.
Jago fidgeted. “I may have been naïve. Curious about my origins, I lifted the journal and read. When I stopped, I knew I had to talk to Orchid. Also, I planned on returning the book to her, considering the staff didn’t kick her out. I inquired with officials about Orchid’s whereabouts.
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Killer Instinct: Carrie Unleashed
Fanfiction"Carrie had an ability, but she was a person, not a monster. She had hopes and fears, and we pushed her. You can only push a person so far before they break." A dark veil fell over Chamberlain, Maine, after tragedy struck the quiet town at the hands...
