Heretical Scions Ch.2 What Was Left Behind...

Hey... Currently, I, Squall was reading the book I found on 'Complex understanding of human Emotions.' I wasn't sure why, but something inside myself was just telling me to read it...

The book read, 'Countless studies show that no matter the case, all of man is fragile in some fashion. Take a moment to honestly think about yourself. What is your greatest flaw? What don't you like about yourself?'

Squall thought, ''What don't I like....about myself? . .Hmm... I....don't know... Mm?''

Another paragraph read, 'Sometimes you don't ever realize it, but if you have issues with yourself, you affect everyone around you. Have your unconscious reactions to another harmed them either physically, or emotionally?'

Squall thought, ''Harmed others? . . . .Have I? . .Uhh! Did....abandoning Jizelle alone before count? Did my actions....harm her....in some....unseen way? . .Hmm...''

Meanwhile, on the top of a building elsewhere...

Mysterious young girl said, ''Now, it's time to drive another person into madness. How can I change it up this time? (Hearing various civilians negative emotions).

That's it! Not a normal person this time... She is different... She might work out... Mm-Mm! . .My dark children, go! go! . . . .Squall Melony. Will you interfere this time or will you retreat?''

Meanwhile, in Jizelle's office...

Jizelle was thinking with a irritated tone, ''I know it was yesterday, but I am still upset that she doesn't think of me as a friend after all I have done to get close to her...

It was rude of her to just leave like that... Ohh well... I guess I will have to find other ways I can change her. It also pains me that after 4 years, I still haven't found a solid clue about her vanished friend...

I have been doing everything I can with hacking into city cameras, secret files, listening in on cop's radio network, and spending so much time on this computer, I still can't do what I promised!''

Jizelle said quietly looking down, ''Squall... Don't lose....faith in me, okay... I will find her...''

Jizelle shook her head and did a double facepalm, ''(Smack, smack) C'mon! Jizelle! Pull yourself together! Get back to it! . .Huh?''

Jizelle thought, ''Another city report. Appearance? . .Destruction? . .This....is another case for Squall. I better let her know.''

Jizelle said to Squall's earpiece, ''Squall? You there? Your needed again.'' Squall replied, ''Another case?''

Jizelle said, ''I am getting it on my computer here... Apparently, this next case... It says that a women just appeared in the street and is causing destruction, while freaking out about something... Got all that?''

Squall gave a nod, ''Hmph. Leaving now.'' Jizelle said, ''This is the location...''

After I got the location, I prepared accordingly and left... It took me quite a few minutes to get there. At the same time...

Enraged woman said, ''I can't believe that I have been given this chance! I must find the individual who ran into me that night! Where are they?! Where?!''

Dark voices in her mind said, ''You were unfairly taken from this world, weren't YOU?? Get your revenge... Let nothing stand in your way! Take your chance!!''

Enraged woman replied in a angier tone, ''You know what? I WILL!!!! I must eliminate that person who ran into me!!!! Get out of my way!!!!''

This woman destroyed a lot of the city around her, moving slowly. She was searching for someone...

Squall said quietly, ''You can stop now...'' Enraged woman asked, ''Huh? Where did you come from?''

In a flash, I appeared in front of the woman causing the chaos. Thinking about the best course of action I would take.

Squall thought, ''Hmm... There is something different about this lady... . . . .'Mana Bullet'

Enraged woman asked, ''Uh? What was that? Did you just shoot me?! Do you mean to be in my way?!''

Squall thought in that moment, ''Uhh! My bullet went through her! How is that possible? . . . .There can....only be one possibility...''

Squall asked, ''What....are you?'' Enraged woman replied getting irritated, ''Me?! Because...of...that...person, -I AM A SPIRIT!!!!''

Squall thought with a surprised reaction, ''She's....already dead?! and she can still be influenced?! So spirits can be influenced as well?!? . .Tch! . .That was why my usual bullet went through her!!

I must try something else...''

Enraged woman shouted, ''Whoever you are, little child. YOUR IN MY WAY!!!! THAT IS IT!!!!''

While trying to analyze this unprecedented situation, I had to both dodge her and deflect at the same time. I also had to make sure that everyone ran away from this scene.

I tried my other forms of mana on her, breaking down what works and what didn't...

Enraged woman shouted psychotically, ''YOUNG GIRL!! STOP GETTING IN MY WAY!!!! THEY MUST PAY!!!! THEY WILL PAY!!!!''

Squall thought, ''I've tried just about everything. Barely anything seems to affect the situation much. What can I do? . . . .Uhh!''

In that moment, it was like time slowed down for me...

Sudden soothing voice in Squall's mind said, ''Child of god... You can't really believe that you have tried 'everything' do you?''

Squall asked, ''Who are you? What do you mean?''

Soothing voice in Squall's mind said, ''What about those abilities that you have had peeking out since you were born? There is no time! Focus your energy into your palm right now!!''

In that moment, I felt time speed up and quickly focused. I felt nervous and anxious, but I collected my feelings and tried...

Squall said to herself, ''Uhh! . .Focus! Relax...''

Squall thought, ''I wanted to forget that I had these abnormal abilities, because they made me stand out. Focus your mana... Focus your mana.... Ehh!''

Enraged woman paused and asked, ''Hmm? What are you doing? Why are you holding your palm like that?''

In that moment, I felt so relaxed for some reason... Just like when I was a child, light energy shoot out of my palms!

Enraged woman cried out, ''AHHHHaaaa!!!! . .Tch!! That hurt!! . .What was that?! What?! Tell me right now!!!!''

Squall thought, ''Ahh! This might work! . .Focus! . .Focus!!'' Enraged woman yelled, ''That is really painful-Y'know!! Stop that!! Argh!!''

I kept trying to stay relaxed and not worry about seeming abnormal, despite releasing light mana out of my body. Eventually... The woman paused and seemed to be fading in and out... Something I had never seen till now.

Soothing voice in Squall's mind shouted, ''Help her now! Shoot your Bullet of Light!''

Squall thought while still in shock, ''Ahh! Right! . . . .''

Dark voice inside the woman said, ''What is going on? What's happening? . .Uh. Uhh! (Scream)''

Just like every other case, I had done before. I needed to cleanse them with my bullet of light. Her past was coming to my mind...

Inside the victim's memories, 'Momma? Do you work today?' 'Yes, I do... Because I am a single mother. I need to support you as best as I possibly can.'

'Your job as a waitress, wasn't it?' 'That's correct my dear. I have to leave now. Bye!'

'Alright. Love you momma! By-bye!' '(Sounds of rushing) I must hurry! I will be late! . . . .AHHHHAAAA!!!! (Sounds of a car crash).'

'Did....I....get....hit...by...that....car, ....just...now? I...can't....be....late...for.....uhh.....'

Squall thought afterwards, ''She....died....in a....car crash, ....and left her....daughter behind? That explains it....ugh....then...

(Gasps) I suppose....I....know what....her child....felt like....don't I...''

Squall heard in her mind, ''Tha....nk you...''

At the same time, on one of the nearby building's rooftops, a strange figure watching, vanished...

Later, in Jizelle's office...

Jizelle said with a shocked tone, ''She....was a spirit?! A woman that died in a car crash? . . . .Mmm... How sad... Thanks for reporting...this sad tale to me, Squall.''

Squall nodded.

Jizelle said looking down, ''If anyone does, I....know what it's like....without parents around...''

Squall was quietly shocked.

Jizelle said, ''If anything though, this was a interesting case... This madam was a spirit, but....she could still be influenced by these dark apparitions.

So far, we have never seen this before... I wonder if this will happen again... Now, it's a little late, but why don't we have lunch now? (Giggles)''

Squall remembered in that moment from that book she read, 'Sometimes you don't ever realize it, but if you have issues with yourself, you affect everyone around you.'

I thought about what that book meant...

Squall answered, ''Uhh, I....don't have the appetite....to eat....currently... Eat without me...''

Jizelle said with a unhappy tone, ''Aww... She ran away again. What to do with her... How can she still be so unsociable? (Sigh)''

Later, in my room at night...

I was sitting on my sofa, thinking about everything that happened. I couldn't stop thinking about how that woman I fought today, ...was a mother....who left her daughter behind...

It made me have flashbacks of my mother...

Her name was Misty Melony. She was a interesting mother... No... She was a caring, tough, short-tempered, and protective mother...

there was this tough smile she always had when looking down at me. For some reason, she always wore a silver heart earring dangling from right ear.

Past Misty said, 'Squall! Were you and her sneaking in your father's office again?! (Punch) You should know by now, not-to do that!'

Past Squall said, 'Mother! Is it time for dinner yet?' Past Misty replied, 'Well, your father should be home soon, so maybe I will get dinner started now... We are having potato soup today. Are you excited?'

Past Misty said, 'My dear. Today, I bought you that book you wanted. Enjoy. Read it with her alright.' Past Squall asked with a warm smile, 'Is this why you went out today?'

Past Misty replied with a smile, 'Yes. That was why. (Giggle) Have fun...'

Squall said to herself, ''Mo..ther....''

A couple days later, that morning, I had a sudden uninvited visitor in my room...

Jizelle came in and said with a smile, ''Squall. I think I realized what we need to do to make you a better person.'' Squall asked, ''Uh?''

Jizelle declared with a devilish laugh, ''Today! We are going out to the west shopping district!!''

Squall questioned, ''Huh?''

Next time...

[Time with Jizelle!]

Jizelle said to you, ''Hello to all you readers! I bring to you important news! (Evil giggle) As of today's chapter, I will regularly bring you a new segment. 'Time with Jizelle!'

''I will be here to share tidbits, news, and tell you lots of important things about little ole' us! First things first! I am currently 17. I was 12 when I graduated, earlier then mostly everybody in this world.

I guess you could say, I am a special case... Was it scary or lonely? Nope! I skipped with joy, when I left the academy. I am a officially certified genius!

Certain people, have cursed me for being unfair, but I think they're envious of how awesome-I am! (Giggles) I hope that was fun. See you next time! By-bye!!''