The Nightmare That Never Ended (Chapter Twenty-Three)

I backed away from Brendon and rubbed my hand as Alexzandra and Mika let him go.  Peter looked at me as Brendon shut his eyes and blacked out.1

"Aven? What was that?" he asked, removing Brendon from his lap and slinging the younger boy's limp body over his shoulder.2

"It's a power I have. That's all. I can control metal. Meaning, I can make it appear or disappear and manipulate it. Let's get Brendon home. Your house, Peter," I answered, leaving the room.3

"So, you're leaving?" Mika asked.4

I nodded.5

"OK. That's fine. Thank you for coming. Have a great night!"6

We left and arrived at Peter's house in less than ten minutes. Peter walked up the stairs and into a room. I followed him and watched him set Brendon on the bed. He kissed Brendon's forehead, as did I. We walked down the stairs and Peter lead me to the room I was to stay in. I watched Peter walk into the basement and turn off all the lights. I fell asleep quickly. 7

A few hours later, I woke up and walked to the living room. Peter was sitting on the couch so I sat by him. I laced my fingers in his and placed my head on his shoulder. I was startled awake a few minutes later by Brendon.