~Project Phantom Phoenix~

Chapter Nine:

Sophie's POV right before Emily broke away from Keefe

I watch as Keefe sneaks up behind Emily and wraps his arms around.
I know he is just trying to distract her, but I still feel a pang of jealousy ping through me.
Oh, stop it Sophie!
I tell myself.

The girl struggles for moment in his arms, then stops.
She looks up into his eyes then she- SHE KISSES HIM!
OMYGOSH HOW DARE THAT LITTLE-

She pulls quickly away and pulls the black everblaze into a ball over her head.
I gasp.
She's gonna throw it at Tam and Marella!

I quickly run to her, only one thought filling my mind.
I jab two fingers onto each of her temples.
Ugh! Get out!
Her mind screams at me.

No. This isn't how it's supposed to go. You won't remember this when you awake, but we are the good guys.
I tell her, filled with rage.
Then I sink deep into her mind.

I've never erased a mind before, but it can't be that hard, can it?
I push deeper, stuffing her memory's into a box.
I try and go for one more push, but something snaps.
NO!
I went too far.

This is my end.
This is my swan song.
Emily's mind whispers.
I scream, stumbling back.
Emily has collapsed on the ground, writhing.

"No no no no no no NO!" I sob.
"What did you do, Foster?"
I barely hear Keefe whisper.
I turn and glare at him through my tears.
He is pale, and all light seems to have left his eyes.
His hair even seems to lie flat on his head.

My friends gather around the writhing Emily, and I start to cry harder.
"I didn't mean too! I didn't mean too!"
I gasp through my shuddering sobs.
Someone wraps me in an embrace and lifts me off my feet, coddling me close like a child.

"Shh shh...It'll all be fine."
Mr Forkle assures me.
I realize then that he's the one holding me.
Awwkkkkwaaarrddd.
I wipe away my tears and he sets me back on my feet.

"I think we all just need to get some rest. We'll regroup here tomorrow, after lunch." Mr Forkle decides.
Everyone nods in agreement and start to leap away.
Once it's just me, Mr Forkle, Physic, Juline(Who has now encrusted herself in ice), Keefe, Tam, and Marella, Physic does a quick check on Tam and Marella before sending them home.

Then Mr Forkle gently lifts Emily from the floor and brings her into a medical part of the hideout.
We then leave Physic to check her over, and step outside.
Keefe still has a dead faraway look in his eyes.
"Are you alright, Mr Sencen?"
Mr Forkle asks, placing a not-so-bloated hand in his shoulder.

Keefe sighs.
"I'm fine...... I just..... can't believe she kissed me...."
Mr Forkle gives a stiff chuckle.
"I believe she was just merely trying get away from you."
Keefe sighs again.
"Yeah, I know..... I was just hoping my first kiss would be....... someone else."

He risks a glance my way, and we both blush greatly.
Mr Forkle sighs and runs hand down his face.
"You kids and your ridiculous drama."
He grumbles, starting the sentarse with his two favorite words.
"You should probably both be getting home now."

I slowly nod.
"I'm really sorry..... I really didn't mean to break her..... do you think I can fix her?"
I squeak out.
"I'm sure you can if she is actually broken."
Mr Forkle says firmly.
"And don't you dare blame yourself. You didn't know."

"Yeah Foster, don't be feeling that guilt I feel you feeling." He says with his trade mark smirk.
The Keefster is back.