Pandemonium

Rea: *nod with my mouth full of pancakes and wink* Yeah right, you paid attention only on how awesome he was doing all that... not true I got it. It's not that hard... We shall see.
Clara: *munch on pancakes like a little hamster* The best pancakes ever!
Mark: *cold* Well duh, it is home made...for a change. *gaze at Rea*
Rea: *annoyed* Well you're welcome that you didn't starve smiley face.
Mark: Yeah, whatever. *look at Leon observing him quietly for the first time while eating pancakes*
Clara: *smile to Mark* Don't be like that. Would you rather be adopted by someone unknown? Maybe they wouldn't know to make pancakes like this. *giggle to Leon*
Mark: *annoyed* We don't know these two well either. And adoption? Please, who would love to adopt freaks? Well?
Clara: *still smiling to her brother* Frown face, there is more people like us, remember?
Mark: *stick tongue out* Yes I am sure everyone would tolerate this... *take a fork and stab it in his arm*
Rea: Oh for the love of...Please stop.
Mark: *shrug and pull the fork out leaving it aside. His wound closed up* Whatever... *get up* I'm going to my room for a while.
Clara: *nod talking to Leon now really think of him as her friend* It is always so scary when he does that although I know it would heal. Still... *eat further*
Rea: *sigh and smile weakly* Sorry about that Leon...he's just...well...a strangely morbid teenager.

"Well, you two are pretty special, huh?" I ask Clara, smiling.
"Still, we need to find some way to cheer up Mark.
Can't have him moping around all the time, can we?"

Clara: *grin at Leon* Yes we are! Rea is too! That's why I love her so much. *chuckle*
Rea: *sigh* You know, I am not much with the kids, but I tried everything. I don't even know why, guess these two little monkeys stole my heart. *mess up Clara's hair as she chuckled* But I have a feeling he hates me. We never started off very well. Oh well, maybe he hates it in here. Oh joy...
Clara: *hug Rea* Don't be sad. He doesn't hate it. He just don't believe you understand us.
Rea: Yes well that is even bigger problem.
Clara: *grin widely* But Leon is right. We must find something to cheer him up for once! *think* But what? He never told me anything about what he likes to do. Only what he hates... *chuckle* As for me...I like being special if that's what I have to be. *climb on a chair and straight up while on her knees, poking Leon looking at him with her big blue eyes* Hey, are you special too? Like Rea, and me, and my brother?

I smile and stand up, looking for something to demonstrate with.
"Ah! Here we go!"
A moth had found its way into the house, and I gingerly touched it.
"Now watch, little Clara!"
The moth starts flying and hovers near Clara's ear, and she can hear my voice through the moth.
"My gift is puppetry.
Anything or anyone I touch, I can control."
The moth the lands on a wall and begins crawling onto the ceiling.
"I can see and hear through what I take control of."
The moth lands on my finger as I let it outside and release control, letting it fly free.

Clara: *stare soaking in every word like a sponge then squeak and giggle* That is amazing! *sway her body shyly peeking at Leon* I would trade you if I could. All I do is freeze when I sneeze. *chuckle realising it rhymes* But I bet you can do a lot of cool stuff. *gasp and grab his sleeve* If you can control people too, then you can go into their brains? Maybe you can get to my brother's brain and tell us what he wants! *chuckle*
Rea: *smile* I don't think Mark would appreciate that honey.
Clara: *cross arm and pout* Well we don't appreciate him being all frowned and he doesn't care.
Rea: *my mobile rang* I have to get this boys and girls...I'll be right back. *move away leaving Clara with Leon*
Clara: *hug Leon the best she could around his waist due to his heights and her tiny arms* Will you help me? I know Rea is against but... *puppy eyes* Can we do anything?

I smile at Clara and tousle her hair.
"That is one thing I refuse to do.
If I did that, he wouldn't be himself anymore, but an extension of me.
Theoretically, I could, but I won't ever try."

Clara: *giggle and smile* Ok Leon, I understand. We will try something else. You are a boy as well, Maybe you can talk to him? *laugh talking of herself in third person* Rea and Clara don't know what boys want. She said boys are too complicated sometimes and too hard to handle. *chuckle* But I don't think you are complicated. I like you being my friend very much!

Rea: *finish the conversation and get back* Ok you guys, I'm going to leave you here for a while, but not too long. *look at Leon* I got an update considering "King" and his henchmen, but I have go back to the station to get it.

I nod.
"I understand. While you're gone, I'll try and find out how to cheer up Count Sulkula."
I smile and hug Rea before she leaves.
"You be careful, okay?"

Clara: *laugh at "Count Sulkula"* We will do anything we can Rea. Now I have backup. *giggle*
Rea: *chuckle and pat Clara's head* Ok soldier I am counting on you. *hug Leon back and kiss him which made Clara giggle again and hide her face* I will don't worry, they will not dare to do anything in a police station. It is still a city property with people that have nothing to do with all this. *chuckle* I don't think sheriff is that stupid. *to Clara* Very well then soldier. You do what you have to. *look at both Leon and Clara teasing* And I expect results!
Clara: *salute* Yes sir!
Rea: ...and Leon is in charge so you obey. *smile when Clara hugged Leon again* Ok see you soon. *wink and go out starting my motorbike and driving off to the station* This better be good...

"Ok so. First things first.
Reconnaissance."
I reach up and grab a fly, possessing it, then send it into Mark's room to observe him.

Mark: *mumble to himself frowning while doing homework* She thinks she's so bad ass having fire and shit! *frown harder now putting a lot of pressure on his pencil* Good for her loving being a freak! I can't even go to a normal god damn school because of that! None of us can! *more pressure* I just want normal life. I just want friends. I just want...god damn bandages and medicine! *as he thrown his pencil away and planned on slamming his hand at the table, it happen to land straight up long enough for him to pierce his palm with it and jerk* What the fuck?! *observe hand and get the pen out. The wound closed* Son of a... *throw pencil away and lie down on his bed frustrated and mad*

Rea: *walk into the station followed by a strange glares* Ok, here we go...the same as it was when I walked cuffed... *walk into the main room and encounter that annoying gum chewing police officer* Hey, I'm here to get some thing out of my office ok? *she looked at me a bit intimidated and uneasy. I noticed she was not chewing gum now*
Officer: Uh...yeah, no problem. *she dug her head deeper into her paperwork instead of polishing her nails*
Rea: *frown and look around noticing everyone was watching me and everyone did the same when I noticed* O...k... I won't be long... *mumble while entering the office* If look could kill... *gain access to my computer and collect data deciding it was the best idea not to open them there. Jerk when Ii heard the doors open*
Sheriff: *close the door and smirk* Well, what do we have here? A bird came back into her cage, how lovely.
Rea: *smile wisely* I assure you, Sheriff, this bird won't be long. Just came to take something and I will be on my way not bothering you.
Sheriff: Oh no, no bother at all, be my guest. *frown getting serious* Although I have no intention keeping you here anyway. In your case you are better of roaming around.
Rea: *stand up chuckling* Ok so, getting rid of your henchmen and betraying you wasn't a good enough sign for you that I decided to quit? *put recorded data into my pocket and stare at the sheriff*

I release the fly.
"A..... Normal life........."
I think back to how much my life changed when I clicked 'yes' on that computer screen.
(I had to move away from my friends for their own safety, same for my family.
I had to abandon my fiancée, as well.
All so they could live normal lives........)
I keep my face straight, so as not to worry Clara.

Clara: *stare at Leon waiting for him to say anything and fighting of the urge to ask him herself because he wanted him to concentrate*
Mark: *stare at the photographs of his "so called" friends that he was hanging out with before he did what he did and frown again getting up and tearing them apart* Now I envy you motherfuckers! Is that what you wanted?! Is it?! *he got to the family picture with his father when he just became an officer in NNY, his smiled mother, two-year-old sister at that time and him smiled and bright* I...I'm sorry... *shiver* I am sorry I played the game! I'm sorry I played that FUCKING game. *he never bothered to listen back then when they told him he is a big boy and that games were for kids...he never forgave himself for dragging his innocent sister along* I just... *His cold firm face broke down like it would every time he would be alone and no one would be around to bother him with pointless questions he couldn't answer* I just want to die! *sob hard and breathe heavily*

Sheriff: *chuckle and walk towards Rea* You can't quit sweetheart. I own you.
Rea: *frown* You own shit! Just watch me! *walk by him and open the door*
Sheriff: *laugh* Cocky and stubborn as always I see. Even when it is not really smart. *smirk when Rea stopped on her way out* You know, I believe you have a lot to loose this way or another. *Rea frowned not turning to face him and he could tell she was calculating* How are you handling those two poor kids? *Rea stayed silent* My, it would be such a shame if something accidentally...
Rea: *snap* DON'T...don't even try it. I swear I will tear your fucking face off! *entire station turned around and stared*
Sheriff: *stay calm and smiled* Indeed you would...but even you can't protect many people at the same time.
Rea: *clench jaw* I warn you again!
Sheriff: *ignore* You are free to go, agent Rea. I expect a report on things and...congratulation on your new boyfriend he is quite a catch.
Rea: *forcing herself not to think anything get out and slam the door aware of all the glares* What...the FUCK are you all LOOKING AT?! *get out of the station after burning a couple of tables and making a mess* You wouldn't dare... *sit on my motorbike and drive off*

I look at Clara.
"I think I may know what we can do."
I sit down on the couch and wait for Rea to return.

Clara: *sit beside Leon* You do? Wh... *realise it would be for the best to wait. She wanted to know badly but she was smart enough to realise a thing or two. lean her head on Leon's arm* Just if it is something that will not hurt him.

Rea: *still angry park and get into the building mumbling. Before I got to the apartment, halt for a while and breathe in calming down, cooling down my body and waiting for tingles on my lower back to pass. After that get into the apartment sighing but smile when noticing Leon and Clara on the couch. It was one adorable picture even for me in that moment.* Hey, I'm back. *drop my material on the table and sit down by them as Clara gave me a welcome hug*
Clara: I am glad you are home.
Rea: *hug her back and stroke her hair* So am I sweetie. *since Mark was nowhere to be seen I looked at Leon* So? Anything new?

I take Rea's hand and guide her into an area where Mark for sure couldn't hear, then I explain what I saw and heard Mark do and say.

Rea: *sigh and cross arms disappointed* Well I knew it was something but...I had no idea it was so bad. I just...I just don't know why he thinks I enjoy all this. I mean my life was shitty before but it even worse in a long term now. *rub temples* I don't know how to deal with him. I can cope with hyperactive child...bud with suicidal teenager that can't even commit suicide... Should I spank him? Or just get on his nerves until he is willing to sit and listen... I don't know Leon I have no idea. I don't want him to feel like that. I already have enough problems and I need to protect them. But he makes it so hard.

I shake my head.
"None of that.
We'd need to establish trust with him first.
Even a dying animal won't let you help unless it trusts you at least somewhat.
Right now, he is lashing out at anyone who tries to get close enough to help him.
I didn't know his parents, but i'll be damned if they would've been okay with how Mark is right now."

Rea: Well, me and him started out on the wrong foot so it will be damn hard. He is really sensitive. Everything I do, he just look out for a mistake to hate me for it. *shake head* and of course they wouldn't be ok with this. No one would. *frown* But how can he be so selfish. Doesn't he know how much Clara loves him and worries about her big brother... *frustrated* That's what makes me mad.
Mark: *get out of his room cold and calm as if nothing happened and look at Rea and Leon that looked at him* What? *sit on a couch and watch TV*
Clara: *hug Mark* Bog brother! Are you ok?! I was so worried!
Mark: *not paying attention* Whatever.
Rea: *get really mad seeing how much Clara is trying to get his attention and he doesn't care. Feel the temperature rising and my fists caught fire* Why you little...selfish...

I put my hand on Rea's shoulder and whisper.
"Calm down. It's all right."
I walk over to Mark and sit down next to him.
"Mark.
You sure you're all right?
If there's anything you want to tell us, feel free to."