Chapter 17

The boy was trembling at this point as he pulled out the dagger that suddenly liquidized to a bloody blob that slashed in a bloody puddle at their feet.

Sudden unwanted emotions poured out of the boy as he fell to his knees as if scarred from what he did. Looking down at his shaking hands it wasn't only blood falling on the palm of his hands but there were tears falling too.

He broke down into ugly tears as he thought back on the life he left behind. The life he wanted to go back and make better for one and only one person.

"T-They promised me... A better life." He chocked up.

It remained quiet until the sound of a chain gliding against metal was heard. His eyes shot open the moment he felt something cold hug his neck. It wasn't the harsh hands of death but instead it was a heart warming familiarity that hugged his neck as long as he can remember. Looking down at his chest. He saw the necklace now on with the locket open.

"They promised you the perfect life, what is that exactly? Is it your parents or the little girl in the picture?"

The boy couldn't help but force out a laugh. "Fuck my parents! They can go rot in hell for all I care! I'm doing this for my sister. I'd do anything for her."

"Sounds like we can relate. Can you tell me exactly what you would wish if you did at the aliens asked for?"

"I just want my sister to smile again. How the hell can that happen if I have these powers. Let alone our living condition."

Mysterion squatted down while placing his hand on the guy's shoulder.

"You know.. since we are in the same situation. I'm actually looking for a roommate in order to move out of my own parents house with my sister. She turned 19 not long ago but the only reason why we're still living with their parents are financial problems. How old is your sister exactly?"

"17 turning 18 soon."

"Alright how about this, once she turns 18 she can move with me and my sister. That's only if you want to be my roommate."

The boy was completely stunned as he looked up at the hooded hero.

"R-Really?"

"Only if it'll get what you wish for. You don't have to follow the visitors orders. You don't have to hurt anyone else. We will get back to our family and live the lives we desire. Do we have a deal?" He asked with his hand out.