Hallelujah

“I never thought someone would have a problem with that. I’ll stick with the surnames whenever we speak if it’s an issue. On the bright side, I didn’t compare the two families — I’m sure everyone can agree that there’s a strong difference between you guys. Let’s be real, your family’s a lot more tolerable. It doesn’t hurt to get on the Carmikael’s good side. Expressing fright is asking for an immediate death, so don’t worry about that. And I’m the last person someone should worry about regarding hurt. From your behavior, I’m assuming you got out of the wrong side of the bed, therefore it’s possible.”

         “Truthfully, I never knew I hate such an issue with that till just then. That is a bright side, though we have one thing in common and that’s about it I like to think. Sometimes I wonder if they do have their good sides, or if that’s just a myth that was created to lure people into getting close to them. Why exactly are you the last person? Something like that, so it would seem.”

           “What is up with you? Cause this is like a roller coaster which is out of character for both of you and I. I am sorry that you didn’t get a choice, but not like I can do anything about it. Usually you don’t show up here that is what is stranger. But I’ve missed you too. Are you ok though?”

“It’s okay… rough day? – Did you want a slice of cake? Or a donut maybe?”

         “Extremely so and once again, I’m sorry I took it out on you. ----- Cake? What kind of cake?”

“The police station? But I haven’t done anything - have I? Who’s looking for me?”

      “No, I don’t think you’ve done anything wrong, but I can’t help you as I’m afraid we’ve never met. I just thought that perhaps the police could ---- you might have family or friends. If that’s too much right now, you’re welcome to stay the night at my home.”

Hearing those words come from him, Gianna didn’t know what to say at first. She didn’t want him to leave for good. “Bash…..That’s not going to happen.”

         “It’s never a good idea when we’re all together, Gia. It never ends well..”

The blonde had literally just pulled her shirt over her head when her nose twitched, sniffing at the air as a familiar scent approached. She spun round as he came crashing into view, a little out a breath and looking more than a little haggard. “And here was me thinking the same thing.” She chuckled, pulling a leaf out of her hair.

        There was a time where she hadn’t looked so as one with the forest as she did now, something that he was taking a mental picture of as he watched her pluck a leaf from her wild blonde hair. “You’re certainly comfortable out here now. Suits you.” a nothing comment as the original sniffed the air subtly to see if they were truly the only one’s around, taking a small moment to actually catch his damn breath “If you don’t mind, I think staying out here is what I need right now.”

            “You shouldn’t be afraid to go out, ‘Bash.” Hypocritical after he himself had fought with Remi just the other day. How the spell had messed so heavily with everybody was really a burden Brennan didn’t want to deal with bearing. But seeing how it was easily affecting Bash and Lara of all people, well, it was alarming. “That one time — it was an accident. You and I both know that.” @wanderingtalbct

Lashed out. It was wrong, even she knew that – at least for Sebastian. Though they’d never really spoken, she wasn’t so preoccupied with her own life that she didn’t take note of the Originals. “On no..– No.” She started, adamant that under no circumstances could she deal with this. “Close the damn thing..– You’ve done this before, surely.”

Something had to have caused this. Caused Sebastian to be like this. “If you need to run off, then go. I’m not going to stop you. I’ll be here when you’re ready to come back.”

       “And if I no longer think that being here is a good idea?”

With one hand holding him steady against the car, the other pressed against his temple as he tried to remember anything, tried to think of anything, over the noise of the car. “Kai…” He muttered. “Malachai.” 

               “Its a pleasure to meet you, Malachai. I’m Sebastian Talbot ---- I’m sorry that I don’t know who you are or what on earth happened (oh, he had a fair idea because of that little melting trick but still) but I will help you. Do you think you could follow me to the police station? I’d like to find the people that must be searching for you.”

“More so the Carmikael’s, but that doesn’t mean the image originals receive doesn’t revolve around power and manipulation — there’re people that fear them. I’m not afraid of you ; that’s an emotion that’ll get me nowhere living in this town. Is there a specific reason as to why you’re having an off day? You’re not a burden, Sebastian.”

               “Have I ever told you that I rather despise that term? To call us original’s is just ridiculous. Besides, it lumps two very different families together and I, not for one second, like being compared to a Carmikael (despite actually liking two of them) I wouldn’t want you to be, seeing as we’re speaking frankly. No, but being so jaded can have its downfalls as well and I’d rather not see you hurt because of it. I’m not sure ---- can one really get out of the wrong side of the bed?”

          “I thought that would be enough to get people to fuck off. But I suppose not. Maybe if I put out two corpses that will make people think twice or something? Yeah, I have some time off – ever since shit dropped I’ve just been neglecting everything that needs my attention – joke. What kind of food are you in the mood for?”

April’s smile dropped as she looked up from the cake to the young man that had replied. The look on his face made her anxious, and she was suddenly quite concerned about what she’d done that could have made him that angry. “I uh - I’d like to think people might find it at least a little amusing…”

          “ ---- I apologize if I seemed agitated.” because he had somewhat lashed out like an asshole for no apparent reason. “Its very good.”

She didn’t know what to do and, quite frankly, Thea didn’t know why she cared. But she did.  Maybe it was because she’d gotten so used to forcing people away that those few who refused to leave her side had become all the more important. And for whatever unknown reason, and, almost ironically, Sebastian Talbot had become one of those people. Thea stopped short as he stepped back, holding up her hands slightly before swallowing at his request. “I….just…just take a breath. You’re stronger than me…” she began, wishing that maybe she’d continued carrying her sidearm with her, “just…you have more control.” Or he had, but looking at the Original right now, it was as though he were a bomb about to go off and Thea wasn’t sure whether to run or stay for the aftermath. 

     “Sebastian.” Sage whispered as she tried to take in the scene that didn’t seem to fit who he was. She was confused as to what was going but she kept her distance from him, fighting the instinct to go towards him and check up on him, “Are you alright?” Though clearly the male that was on the ground was the one that needed the assistance and not the Original.