“Go check up on her,” Theresa blurted out as they threw off their hunting gloves.Alternate Thane halted, turning to his mother. “Why me?”She shrugged. “Just do as I say, son.” She said briefly.He exchanged a glance with his sister, alternate Mira, then sighed. “Fine!”Slapping his own gloves unto the table, he walked out of the room, through the field, and into the small house that Mira was in. He stopped at the bed, his eyes taking in her pale figure.With another sigh, he closed the distance between them, pulled a seat out, and plopped into it.Mira had been unconscious for two days. He didn't know the details of what had happened, but he knew she had done something extraneous and now her body was drained.Alternate Thane stared at her, his brows furrowing. She looked so much like his sister, asides the dark hair and blue eyes. Yet, there was something about her…At that moment, her thumb shifted. Alternate Thane backed up from the chair, leaning into the bed. Was she waking up?
Most times, it's safe to say that one's mind is one's enemy. This was one of those times. The shadows were there, alright. Their aim was to bring out the darkness in her, from past, and present, but Mira's mind had definitely been waiting for an opportunity like this.Growing up, she had slowly forgotten the day she lost her parents. She was just a child, and with the influx of several other events as she aged, the memory had slowly began to fade away. Well, maybe it was just at the back of her mind, sitting prettily and waiting for this moment to torture poor Mira.She wasn't a child this time. She was grown, yet that didn't stop her from weeping furiously as she begged her father to not let her go.“Mira, I love you. Your mother and I love you so much. We won't forget you, please, don't forget us.” Her father said, his hands cupping her cheeks.She had forgotten them somehow, and now, this was her punishment. This torture…She shook her head. “No. No, father! You can't leave me. I'l
MIRA'S POVI'd heard the sound too many times than I wanted to, yet Lira's scream still hit me so hard. The sound was so raw, I could feel the pain in it, like tiny spiders crawling into my back.I hate spiders!The hand holding the bottle began trembling and I had to steady myself by gripping the bed. It was no use, the bed was shaking like it was having a convulsion too.“What’s happening? What's happening to her?” I questioned.I got no response. Theresa had her eyes shut tightly, her concentration fixed on her hands. I swallowed, my heart pounding wildly in my chest.“Lira… Lira, please hold on.” I muttered, although I knew she couldn't hear me. “Please hold on for me.”Oh Moon! Please… Please let her survive this.“Mira,” Theresa's sharp voice beckoned to me. “I’m going to need you to stay alert.”I nodded frantically. “I am. I am alert.”She didn't look at me. “Remember the vessel. Hold it up. Do not lose focus.”I nodded again, even though she couldn't see me. I swallowed, the
The alternate version of Thane was not much different from the Thane of Mira's universe. His eyes were empty, no sparkle or sign of happiness, just a forlorn gaze.He had failed too.He had failed everyone. His pack who trusted him, and his sister. Alexa had manipulated him, and he had fallen for it, almost costing his sister her life. Now, he spent every second of his life seeking redemption, and awaiting the battle call to fight and defeat Alexa, or die trying.First, he had to seek forgiveness from his sister. That might never come, but he was not going to stop trying.His hand fell to his side as a sigh escaped his lips. “Mother summoned me.” he answered.Alternate Mira sneered. “And if she didn't? You wouldn't care that you have a sister. A sister who looked up to you all her life, a sister who almost died because of you.”Thane's chest squeezed. “I’m sorry, Mira. I've been haunted every second of my life. I couldn't get myself to return, to face you.”“Listen to yourself, Thane,
NARRATOR'S POVThe second alternate Mira finished speaking, she plunged into her mother's arms while Mira watched, a whirlwind of emotions swelling in her chest.“My daughter,” her mother cooed, caressing her hair affectionately. “I'm so glad you're okay.”Alternate Mira smuggled deeper into the arms of her mother. “I’m glad to be back, mother.” She pulled back slightly. “Its all thanks to them, Mother. We'd be long gone if it wasn't for them.” She explained.Her mother broke off the hug, looking at the group of four clearly for the first time since they walked through the barrier. Her eyes met Mira's, but she didn't look surprised at all. Instead, she smiled sweetly, staring at her with a gaze of understanding.“Hello dear, I'm Theresa,” She said.Mira's legs were trembling slightly. It took all of her willpower to not run into this woman's arms. When she smiled at her, it felt like the world had come to a stop. Of course, she wanted to remain there, at that stop.“I know your name,”
Lira took a step forward, daring to close the distance between she and her mother. After the second step, her mother's smile faded away and an ugly frown took it's place.Her heart skipped. “Mother…”“You're such a failure, Lira,” her mother said. “You'll never amount to anything.”She took a step back, shock breaking through her. “Not you too, mother,” She mumbled, her eyes swelling with tears. “Please… not you too. You're the only good memory I have. Don't… please…”She knew she wasn't actually talking to her mother, that this was just some manipulation yet it still hurt like it was real. Her life had always been torture, her mother was her only reason to keep living. Hearing those words from her, even as a delusion, it cut open a deep wound that had never really healed.The woman sneered. “You really think you can save the world, huh? You're hopeless, you're helpless. Your powers are nothing, and you're just a child.”Her legs wobbled, her balance tipping dangerously. “No! That's n