Rachel woke with a start. Sweating from a dream she can never remember. She looked at the clock and wearily got up. "At least it's Saturday." She yawned. She pulled on some clothes and went to eat breakfast. When she was finished it was about 7:45. She looked over into the living room area. There her brother was passed out on a couch. Rachel sighed and walked over to him. She grabbed his arms and pulled him off onto the floor. He fell with a thump but didn't wake. And she continued pulling him into the other bedroom. But she had only begun struggling when there was a knock on the door.

Rachel dropped her brother's arms and went to the door.

Gerard was there. "Hey."

"Hey," Rachel smiled.

"Um…we wanted to know if you wanted to go to the movies later."

Rachel grinned, "Sure." Gerard's eyes flicked over to where Rachel's brother still lay on the floor.

"Need help?" He said nodding toward her brother.

Rachel turned back to her brother. She turned back, "That would be helpful thanks."

Rachel stepped back and let Gerard in. He took the upper part of her brother's body and Rachel took his legs. They carried him to Rachel's room and laid him on the bed. Then, Gerard left, saying he'd see Rachel later.

After Gerard left, Rachel went back to the kitchen and gazed out the window. This window over looked a large forest.

Your territory doesn't seem too bad. Even from what I've seen in your memoires. Larka said from Rachel's head.

"But now Jaglan and Valderan are somewhere in it." Rachel whispered. "Could you teach me of the sight Larka?" Rachel asked.

There will be time for that, don't be to impatient. Larka paused, you know, you can talk in your mind as well.

I know. But it feels weird. Rachel replied, this time from her mind.

Amusement came from Larka's mind link. Rachel went down to the laundry room with her dirty clothes and did the laundry.Then, she came back up and studied a bit. At about 11:30 Rachel's brother woke up.

He rubbed his head and looked at her. "Who are you?"

Rachel narrowed her eyes, "just go sell drugs."

He stared at her for another few seconds, then shrugged and left.

Why were you so mean to him? He is your brother. Plus, he didn't always take your drugs. Larka asked.

I did love him at one point. But that was a long time ago. Rachel snapped back. Any love I had disappeared when it became clear that he would leave it to me to take care of myself.

Maybe he wanted to, but he couldn't. Maybe-

Rachel cut her off. If he cared at all about his little sister, then I would never feel like this.

Larka let the topic drop.

Rachel looked at the clock. Hours had passed, but it was still too early for the movies. So, Rachel went up onto the roof. She always loved the roof. She loves watching the sky and feeling the wind on her face. She often came up here with her friends. Sometimes, she would even come up here to find Gerard already here. And they would sit together in silence. Enjoying the other company and enjoying the sights and sounds. Sometimes Gerard drew, sometimes he didn't.

Rachel went to the side of the stairwell doorway and leaned against it. She let her body slid down till her butt hit the ground with a muffled thump. She laid her head on the wall and stared up at the sky, letting the sunlight hit her face.

Soon, Rachel's eyes grew heavy and she fell asleep. As she fell asleep, she could almost smell fresh spring green grass and a field of flowers.

Rachel woke to a drop of water on her nose. She looked up and around. The floor was wet as was all else. There was even already a puddle on the floor near the door. Even Rachel was pretty wet. But she didn't mind. She loved the feeling of the rain on her face. She would always be the one to stand outside, and play in the rain. She didn't care if she got wet or cold, or both.

She stiffly got up and stretched.

You sleep like a bear. Larka said. I'm surprised you didn't wake sooner.

Thanks. Rachel said dryly. As her paste the puddle of water, she thought she saw something flashed across the surface. Rachel gulped and slowly walked over to it. She knelt beside it and peered into it. The colors were changing. Light peppered the surface and colors flashed on it. They rippled and showed a sliver wolf. It was big, and its teeth were bared in a snarl. The picture changed again. And Rachel saw her Frankie, Ray and Bob. Even Gerard's and Mikey's parents. Blood smeared their features and they cried out in pain. Rachel's left arm tingled, then exploded in pain. But, Rachel couldn't pull away from the picture before her. She saw Valdrean's face. He looked right at her and smiled. He mouthed, "Watch the ones you love die." And his face turned to Jaglan. Jaglan raced to Mikey and attacked him. Blood everywhere. Rachel finally tore away from the pool. But she still saw the carnage from the pool. And she felt pain everywhere. It screamed thru her blood and tore her mind. Rachel convulsed on the ground and screamed.

And she felt arms wrap around her. And the pain stopped. Rachel still shook, but she stopped yelling. "It's okay. You're fine now." Gerard whispered.

Rachel wrapped an arm around his neck and got up with his help. Gerard took off the jacket he was wearing and wrapped it around her. Then, he gently led her downstairs.

They walked in silence to their floor. Rachel sniffed and tried hard not to cry. Rachel stared ahead. Gerard stared ahead too, and held his arms around her. Gerard broke the silence, "What did you see?"

Rachel struggled to find her breath, "Pain."

"Yours?"

"And others," Rachel nodded.

Gerard squeezed her tightly and looked at her. "I would never let anyone hurt you." When she didn't look at him or replied, he stopped and turned her face to look at him. Tears were in her soft eyes.

"You understand me? No one, never." He told her softly.

She nodded. Then, she surprised him and hugged him. He hugged her back and let her cry.