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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 19:43:03 GMT -5
As Timmery glanced out of the corner of her eye, she watched Skylar be carried off. Letting her eye slide closed, she continued her chanting. Ever so slowly, the pot had begun to have a fit, a sort of pale blue steam rising from it. This steam was slowly materializing a few feet from them, becoming a big mass of swirl smoke.
Skylar was gasping for breath, her eyes wide. She seemed shaken, and glanced over Des' shoulder at her adoptive siblings. The girl felt a pang of sadness, realizing she'd let her jumpy nature get the best of her. She very easily and single handedly could have ruined everything.
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 19:55:08 GMT -5
"Don't think about the past," Des whispered to Skylar, shaking her head. "That's very bad! What did I tell you before? Only care about the now!" Des grinned. "You COULD have but you didn't thanks to Justin's cool keeping cool."
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 19:57:01 GMT -5
Skylar sniffed slightly, warding off the tears that had not yet formed in her eyes. "I'm sorry...I'm so sorry. I..I couldn't help it. All the bad thoughts...they just don't want to go away."
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:00:33 GMT -5
"Oh, don't, Skylar," Des smiled. "It's all alright.. now tell me," Des asked, smiling and sitting down with Skylar in her lap. "What did you remember? What did you see?"
Enigma was becomming a little anxious. The thought of her father comming back was almost unbearable. How many nights had she cried herself to sleep?
Sadie was almost thinking the same thing, getting anxious. It was unbearable for him, too. How many nights had he not slept with his wife after that?
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 20:05:23 GMT -5
Timmery's eyes burst open suddenly, and she jumped back - slamming into Enigma. "Move back! Quickly!" The cauldron was now making a hissing noise, as if it were ready to blow up.
"I...I saw...I remembered..." Skylar took in deep breaths to keep herself calm, before shuddering. "I remember what happened..."
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:08:24 GMT -5
Des tilted her head, looking at Skylar cutely but curiously. "What honey? Remembered what?" She asked gently.
Enigma fell back but was caught by Sadie and Justin, since they both had each one of her hands and pulled her to her feet. "What's happening?" Justing asked, raising an eyebrow, backing away as instructed.
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 20:12:45 GMT -5
"She's about to blow," Timmery responded, leaning back and holding up her arms to sheild herself. And, like she said, the cauldron did infact blow to smitherines - sending cascades of blinding light flowing towards them.
"I remember that night...when...when....Mom..." Skylar bit at her lip, looking to Des with her sad lilac colored eyes - as if begging not to have to go on.
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:15:02 GMT -5
Des realized what she was talking about and held Skylar closely. "Shhh... it'll all be alright soon... I remember that day, too...." Des was muttering to Skylar. "I didn't want you to see, hence why I tried to hug her face to my neck, remember?" Des asked, half smiling then frowned, tears comming to her own eyes.
Sadie and Enigma let out little screams and ducked behind Justin who stood with his arms out, blocking Timmery as well.
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 20:22:25 GMT -5
As the light died down, Timmery peeked out from behind Justin. A grin slid across her face, as she stepped around him. "Well, it worked. Somewhat."
Sure enough, before them was what appeared to be a ghost - one of flesh and cloth that was torn and tattered. Though transparent, the color of blood was apparent on it's flesh, as well as the minty green of his eyes - looking both sad, confused, and perhaps a bit angry.
Skylar nodded her head, resting against Des' shoulder. "I know. I know. But I still saw...I know what happened, Grammie."
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:24:48 GMT -5
Enigma took a few steps forward, her eyes wide. She had another memory. Jill and Dahl trying to teach her to speak when she was little. Now, how did that word go? Out your toungue against the back of your closed teeth made the 'D' sound... "D..." She stomped a fot in frustration but determined to say it. "D...ah..d..." She managed ina long version.
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 20:35:11 GMT -5
The ghost tipped it's head, looking to the lot of them in curiousity. There were memories there...things slowly being recalled. Apparently the worker who had to watch over memories was being a bit slow today. But...he remember them. Every single one was familiar in their own way; just names were hard to find.
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:37:54 GMT -5
Sadie stood up but slowly. His first cautious move since he'd gotten there. "Dad..?" He asked, peekign out behind Justin just as he had done before when they were little. Whenever DAhl was angry with them, Justing would stand strong while Sadie cowarded from behind, just like now. Justin, next to his glare, had a curious look in his eye, wondering if it really was Dahl.
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Post by Kale on Nov 2, 2006 20:40:47 GMT -5
Timmery shot a look towards Justin, an angry look. "Gee, he's been dead two years and this is how you greet him?"
"S-sadie? En-n-gma? J-justin?" The voice was scratchy, and it seemed impossible for the spirit to speak as his neck was torn open. "K-kids?"
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 2, 2006 20:49:27 GMT -5
"I... just wanted to be sure, I'm always on the defensive, Timmery," He muttered to her, allowing Sadie to walk towards Dahl.
"Daddy! It IS you!" Sadie yelled and began to cry, falling upon his knees. HE was soon after joined with Enigma and the two of them cried together, full of joy and memories. Justin stood firm, looking at the ghost of his father, but was too weak so he let his knees give in as he too fell upon his knees.
Des picked up Skylar again, and walked hurriedly into the room. "Skylar, there's someone who wants to see you..." she muttered to Skylar, nodding towards Dahl. "See? He's ok now... for the most part. He doesn't feel any pain at all."
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Post by Kale on Nov 3, 2006 13:06:21 GMT -5
Skylar stared at Dahl, her eyes wide and her breath catching in her throat. "D...d..." She paused, unable to force out the words that she wanted. Why weren't they coming. Her eyes fell on her siblings, all crying. As was she, though perhaps not as bad. Perhaps because of the fact that she still could not wrap her arms around, for he could have been no more than smoke and mirrors, prevented her from allowing such a breakdow. "D...daddy?"
Dahl paused, turning from the others to look at Skylar. Then, back at the others. A smile slid across his ghostly face, and he nodded. "Skylar...it's alright. It's me." Once again, his eyes fell on Sadie, Enigma and Justin. "All of you, it's alright. Now stop those tears and get on your feet."
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 3, 2006 18:12:23 GMT -5
Enigma was picked up onto her feet by Sadie who had been yanked up by Justin. Justin had his head down. Thinking all these bad things over the years, he felt guilty. Sadie smiled through tears at his father and hugged Enigma, knowing he couldn't hug a ghost. Enigma hugged Sadie back and wiped her nose on his shoulder.
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Post by Kale on Nov 3, 2006 18:33:23 GMT -5
Timmery dusted her hands off on her skirt, nodding her head. "Well, there ya have it. He's all yours now to do with what ya please," she stated with a shrug of her shoulders, turning to pick up bits of cauldron that had been scattered about.
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 3, 2006 18:50:42 GMT -5
Des walked silently over to Timmery, and picked her up in a bear hug. As she put her down on the ground, Des whispered, "Cole will be very happy with you that you did the right thing," tapped Timmery's hips, winked and looked toward Dahl.
The three kids were staring at Dahl, not knowing what to say except... "What's it like?"
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Post by Kale on Nov 3, 2006 18:57:28 GMT -5
Dahl looked to them, tilting his head. His eyes looked tired, bored almost. "Not...so pleasant. That's..really all I can say."
"Yeah yeah," Timmery muttered, face flushing slightly. "I'm not a total bitch, alright? Happy now that I said it?"
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Post by Desdemona on Nov 3, 2006 18:59:56 GMT -5
Des stuck out her toungue at Timmery, touching her head to Timmery's. "Yes, yes I am," Des said then looked to Dahl, becomming serious. "Kids, I need to speak with your father... alone. Dahl, if you'll come with me, please?" SHe asked, walking towards another room.
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