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This is the sequel to Reflection. You have to read that (unfortunately, since it's no good) before this. It's no good, because I wrote it a while ago, when I completely sucked at writing. But at the end, it got okay. Please read that before this.
Summary: You are your own worst fear. And if you let your fear take over, it's really your fault when they try to kill you. JxA
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"Jaden?"
"Alexis, he's not here."
"Jaden's… not here?"
"Yea." He whispered. "I'm sorry."
"No, no, Jaden can't be gone!"
"… He is Alexis. I know it's hard to believe, but you… you have to accept it."
"Atty, what are you talking about? Jaden is here! Here!"
"No he's not Lexi."
A sigh.
"Atty, look! He's right there!"
A finger points to the mirror.
"In the mirror! Don't you see him Atty?"
A gulp came out from his mouth. "… No."
"What do you mean no? He's right there! Smiling at us! Hi Jaden!"
A wave to a former lover.
No wave back.
"Oh, I guess Jaden didn't really see us. We need to go tell him that we're right here!"
"Alexis…"
"Atty…"
A staring contest forms between brother and sister.
"Alexis, the only thing I see in that cursed mirror is-"
"-Jaden"
Another sigh.
"No Lexi, not Jaden. I… I know it's hard to realize it, but…"
He continued.
"The only thing in that mirror is blood. His blood."
"… N-no, what are y-you saying Atty? Are you okay? Do you have a fever?"
She places her hand on his forehead.
He removes it.
"Alexis! Don't you realize that the only possible way for Jaden to be in the mirror is if he was right behind us?" He was yelling now.
Silence.
Atticus panted. He didn't mean to yell, not when his sister was in such a condition, but…
It was for her own good.
More silence.
Atticus felt even guiltier. Not only had he yelled at his baby sister, but even more so…
He lied to her.
"W-well yea. Jaden has to be behind us. That's… that's the only possible way."
She didn't remember a thing.
She hesitantly looked behind her.
She only met the cream-colored walls of her bedroom.
He's… he's gone?
… No, he isn't. I don't care what you say Atty. I'll get Jaden back, no matter what.
"You're right Atty."
"I'm sorry Lex."
He used to call me that too.
"Can I get you anything?"
Yea, Jaden would be nice. But since you refuse to, no thanks.
"No, I'll be okay."
After Jaden comes back.
"You sure?"
Did I not just say that?
"Yea. I'll be fine Atticus. I just… need some time alone."
Yea, trying to resurrect Jaden from the dead. And you can't be here to watch.
"Okay. If you need me, I'll be right outside."
Oh yea, that helps.
"Okay Atty."
He stares at her one more time.
She says nothing, does nothing, and he leaves.
About time you left.
Now… where's that book mother gave me?
Alexis walked behind a mirror, a grim smile forming upon her face when she saw the black leather bound book. Grabbing it, she removed herself from the cramped space behind the mirror, and immediately saw Jaden.
A small smile rose on her lips. But it faded away once she covered the glass with a sheet.
Sorry Jaden, but I know as well as you do, that once you realize what I'm actually doing…
You'll try to stop me.
She sat on her bed, after locking her door, and sat Indian-style on the pearl white sheets, leather book in hand. She slowly pulled the crimson-colored ribbon off, next using the key attached to unlock the gold lock. Once the mentioned items fell to the ground, Alexis fingered the cover, relishing the feeling.
Diabolus manus manus vadum rector vos ut vestry diligo.
She didn't care if she needed to make a deal with the devil.
She just wanted her Jaden back.
And that's exactly what I'm going to do.
Get him back.
Wow, I actually started it. At 6 am in the morning when waiting for my friend to give me a ride to school.
I had fun writing this chapter, mainly because I didn't have to focus on so much detail. That was nice.
Diabolus manus manus vadum rector vos ut vestry diligomeans the devil's hand shall guide you to your love in Latin. I used a translator though; you know what that means. It's probably not 100 right. .
Now as for my updating: If I don't have a routine when updating, you can expect this never to finish. So I'll try soon.
Maybe.
I would like it if you reviewed. (Hint: it was a review that reminded me this has to start existing.)
Love, Ivy
Updated: Feb. 6, 2007