That one girl (book 1)

Chapter 13

"Wake up" said someone.

That someone was also poking me in the arm. I mumble for him to go away, but he didn't. Whoever this was had a death wish.

"Eurgh, stop poking me" I said.

A laugh was heard from the other side of the room. The poking stopped, but only for a little before starting again.

"Wake up. Come on wake up"

"I don't want to" I mumbled.

'Guardian can you make him stop?'

I waited for her answer... and waited... and waited while this guy poked me.

'Guardian?' I asked.

"Don't make me repeat myself"

The tone of his voice wasn't friendly anymore. It was an actual threat. I opened my eyes and as soon as my brain registered what was in front of me, I knew it was too late. About a dozen men in military uniforms were stationed around my room. I was terrified. The guy poking me was stupidly close to me. When he saw my reaction, he smiled.

"There we go. How are you doing today?" he asked.

'This can't be happening. Guardian, where the fuck are you?'

I continue to stare at the stranger.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" I asked.

I bet he could hear the fear in my voice because he back up a little. He signalled to the others, and they all left the room.

"Listen, little girl, I'll give you 5 minutes to change. If you don't, I'll kill one of your friends" he said with a smirk.

Guardian hasn't said anything since last night, so I bet I don't have access to her powers. I have no other choice but to listen to him. I slowly got out of the bed while staring him down. I crossed my arms and glared at him.

"If I'm going to change, you're going to have to leave" I said.

"Alright, but don't forget 5 minutes" he said then left.

The second he left the room, I heard multiple swears coming thru my head.

'Guardian?'

'Yes human child, I'm back'

'What happened?' I asked.

'They figured out my weakness. The leader has a talisman that renders me useless'

I headed over to the pill of close and quickly changed while chatting with Guardian for the next 5 minutes we have.

'What happened to the others? Do you have a plan?'

'I don't know. The talisman is blocking most of my powers. For now, I suggest you follow their orders. Be brave, don't die and make sure you stay away from the leader as much as you can'

'Alright, I'll try not to disappoint you' I said.

'I'm sure...' she cut as the guy entered the room again.

I was searching for whatever the talisman might look like. He wasn't wearing anything unusually... except a bright red necklace that could barely could be seen.

"Let's go" he said.

He pointed to the door as if to tell me to go first. I wonder what would happen if I take the necklace off of him. He didn't have a gun, which surprised me. I could possibly take him on, but I the army he had would probably stop me. I moved forward and left the room. There were two armed guys blocking each door on the second floor and about ten others were waiting downstairs.