The Story That Came To Be Told
Chapter 4: The Stranger
“No…please! Anything but that! Please spare my life Mistress…” backing away before the creature could do anything. Blood dripped from the scratches and cuts around the neck and cheek.
“Sorry m’dear…but we need for you to kill! The more that you become of my minions of hell…the ore blood and flesh we’ll have for our meals. You don’t want to disappoint us now do you?” Mistress smiled.
“But…what will I be? If you transform a mere human to a…a…a…monster?” while shivering.
“Well….we would have to see now wouldn’t we?! Hahaha!” as the whole room dimmed black.

A startle shock woke me up from a deep sounded sleep. As I rubbed my eyes, I noticed the whole scenery completely changed. Instead of waking up to a dark damped alley…the area was white and blue. I moved my hand along what felt like a soft fluff cushion. This whole scenery seemed too serial for my liking…as if this was somebodies home. But, how did they find me, is the question. I turned my head throughout the little space. Something didn’t seem right here. A noise was heard in the other room. Almost as if someone was getting cleaned. Water was being rinsed. After a mere second, the water was turned off. I propped off the couch…so tensed to know who this stranger could be.
The door opened, and out came a dark skinned figure. Just by looking at the figure, turned out to be a guy; my eyes narrowed on him. He walked out wearing a pair of blue jeans and a towel over his head. He grabbed the towel and tossed it on the floor. His eyes narrowed on my face.
“Ah…you are awake! Good good…” he smiled
“Who the hell are you?! Why did you bring me here! I was perfectly fine where I was!” I started to shout.
“Chill will you! You were in no condition to be by yourself when I spot you.” He said.
“Well…doesn’t matter…who are you? I want answers!” I said while reaching to grab my sword.
“No need for violence ma’am…if you must know…a while back we used to be a team, with another guy. But…I highly doubt you would remember, because of what you went through…” he walked around.
“What does that have to do with your name?!” I snarled.
The guy sighs, “Like I said…you wouldn’t remember because of your past. But if you must know…it is me…Speed.” He lowered his head.
My eyes widened and everything from the past was shot back into my mind. I shook my head…
“No…no…it can’t be you…could it?” I questioned.
He put a hand on my shoulder, “It’s okay if you don’t remember.” He sighed.
“I just don’t know what to believe…if it’s really you then why did you leave me in the clutches of those bastards?” tears started to fall.
“You know…I did take the action of trying to find you. But neither I nor Lightning could find you; until today, when I found you near a brick wall by the darkest part of this city. At first I thought you were someone else…until I picked you up and looked at you more carefully before bringing you to my home.” He said with a smile.
“But…you really had no idea where I was…did you?” as I turned my head to face Speed.
“That…I didn’t…I had no idea where they took you…and of course during those years…became overly worried that perhaps they may have murdered you.” He turned away.
“So…after all these years…we’ve finally saw each other face to face. But how did you find me throughout the entire city?” as my eyes followed Speed’s footsteps.
“You are really a questionnaire aren’t you? Heh…very well; I was actually looking around for anyone that is in need. Because for a few years…I’ve swore that would help people in need. But, when I looked from a rooftop, I couldn’t tell who the person was laying on the ground…nearly dead. I walked closely up to you, and started to lift you up. When I was looking at you…I thought…No…it couldn’t be her? Could it? So I moved your hat to get a better look. And all of a sudden…the visions of you and Lightning popped into my mind. And with that in my mind…I brought you to my home to try and help you. I thought…you were…dead for a second.” Speed answered.
“Really? You thought I was dead? Of all people…you thought I died? Of course not…it was just a nightmare living in that area. I would much rather live in this city than back in that hell hole with the group of assholes.” I sighed while sitting down.
“But…it’s okay now. We could repair our team. Right?” Speed asked.
“That…Speed…I have no idea.” A small smile appeared on my face.
“Flames…I hope you know…that have certainly missed you throughout these years. I wouldn’t even know that would come across your face ever again.” Speed sighed.
I propped up from the couch and walked over toward where Speed stood. He opened his arms wide and offered a hug. My head right on his chest, all could do was hug him in return. All these years of searching for my long lost friends…came true today. I have finally met someone who have always felt like teammates. It seemed so long ago…I was fighting along side of both of them. Now…the question is…is Lightning even still around?