I concentrated harder. The wind picked up like always, but I was in the mood for something more. I shut my eyes, filling myself with my power from within. I let it take over just to see what it would do. One by one, the street lights combusted and the traffic lights exploded. For the grand finale, all the shop windows within a block’s radius shattered.
I opened my eyes to look around and I couldn’t believe it. Had I really done all of this? I began to get nervous and thought it was a good time to get the hell out of there. In my mind, I was telling myself to get to my loft, but as I turned in the direction of my building, there I stood in front of the double doors. Only about a mile from where I was standing. I turned to see if that had just happened. Did I just teleport myself to my building by simply thinking about it?
So, I decided to test the theory again. I thought about the club and as I turned its direction I stood outside the doors of the Xchange. This was absolutely cool and I just couldn’t get enough of it. I thought about the barn and took one step, and there I was in front of the barn at the farm. This was absolutely amazing! It was like time travel. It started to drizzle a little, and like a little girl, I twirled uncaringly in the rain and refused to think about anything else. I worried for so long and for the first time in a while, I just didn’t care.
With my arms stretched out, I tipped my head back with my mouth open and tried to catch raindrops in my mouth. It was kid-like, but again, I didn’t care. I accepted what I was, and what was the harm in having a little fun? Thunder sounded off in the far distance. I thought about the pasture on the other side of the far and I within a split second, I was there. I stared into the woods where the darkness always chased me in my dream. With a flick of my wrist, I heard trees snapping and their roots being pulled out of the ground.
I threw my hands in the air and immediately I felt the static. I wanted the darkness to know I wasn’t afraid anymore; whatever lurked for me out there would know I wasn’t afraid. When I flung my hands down, bolts of lightning rained down on the pile of trees, setting them a blaze. I stood there and watched as they burned everything to ash and left no place for the darkness to hide. And I felt better. Perhaps this would conclude the nightmares. At the wave of my hand, the lightning went away and the flames died out as well.
I knew I was alone, but I suddenly heard someone clearing their throat. I turned around and found Simon standing there in a black sleet suit, a white dress shirt and sunglasses.
“Bravo,” he said, clapping his hands. “That was very, um, how do you say it? Untrained of you. It was still impressive, though, don’t get me wrong.”
“What are you doing here?” I could feel power surging, but I wasn’t sure if it was mine or his.
“I just followed the spotlight.” Simon smiled at me as if this was all amusing.
“Spotlight?” I asked.
“Yes, or beacon. You may call it that instead. Just think, if I hadn’t shown up, something much worse would’ve.”
“I’m confused,” I murmured.
“Anytime you tap into the power from within you, you give off a signal. I’m sure someone has told you this already.”
Shit, he was right. “What do you want, Simon?” He was pacing, but stopped as I said his name.
“Ah, so you know who I am?” I swallowed as he continued. “Don’t be afraid, Sloane. I know you, too.” He smiled back, but something about his smile scared me. “I’ve actually been looking for someone like you with your talents.”
“No, thank you. I’m sure you are here because of the prophecy.” This really got his attention.
“There are many prophecies. Which one are you referring to?” He tilted his head, looking confused.
“The prophecy about a child who will be born and lead an unholy army against the heavens. She will not only carry the blood of witchcraft but of light and dark. She will lead and be the Dark’s companion. So, are you the Dark?” I was being sarcastic.
“Oh,