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Started April 16, 2018 by Drucilla Phenix

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Carter's head pounded. His brother's grip on his hair was tightening every moment, and Carter's eyes burned with un-shed tears from his beating earlier. He tried not to panic as he saw Lloyd disappearing in front of him, and from the corner of his vision he saw that he was too. Jellah remained limp on the old, wooden floor, but as Carter and Lloyd's bodies disappeared from view, Michael's grip hadn't slackened at all. His brother's expression hadn't changed, though Carter could see confusion under his cold mask.

Jelleh jumped at Michael still on the ground pulling his foot to knock him down.

Lloyd curved his sword underneath Michael's chin. "I will ask you once more. Let him go, or suffer the consequences."

"What? An angel like you? I'd pay good money to see you spill one drop of blood and not be filled with guilt and regret. And, nice touch on the invisibility, by the way." His grip tightened again, if that was even possible. It was like he was trying to make sure Carter was still there, that he wouldn't fully disappear. "That parlor trick from my former employee won't do you much help though, considering your sword gives you away and I have my younger brother in my hand. Speaking of my brother," he pushed Lloyd's sword away, looking bored. "If you so much as touch me, I can do a lot worse than kick him."

(What if it's like Lloyd can see himself and Carter because he's an angel, so he doesn't realize they're invisible, while Carter can't see either of them because he's human?)

Jelleh decided after what he said to make the weapons invisible. It was the best she could do now.

"I've killed, you know. In the context of battle, it's necessary. And I vow to always protect those whom I consider companions." Nonetheless, Lloyd lowered the sword. He would avoid bloodshed if at all possible.

"You're weak, just like him." He gestured to Carter on the old, wooden floor, though neither of the brothers could see him. "And you're a coward. Less so than him, though that's not saying much."
Carter whimpered from his position in Michael's grip, and let out a small cry of, "Lloyd, where are you?"

"I'm right in front of you! Can't you see me?" Lloyd fitted the two halves of the weapon back into a bow. "I've been driven to weakness by you fickle humans. Trying to accomplish so much so quickly before your brief lives end. Never truly knowing what you want or what you're doing. You need to learn how to slow down and respect your surroundings. They were created with care, and shouldn't be ignored. Take the time to think over what your true goal is."

Jelleh looked around. Her work was done.

Tears rolled down Carter's cheeks. He wrapped his arms around himself, silent sobs running wild through him. Michael's grip slackened some, as if he were able to sense Carter's need of comfort. They hated each other, though it was hard to ignore the memories of when they had cared for each other that they had both repressed.
"Lloyd, please, I can't see you. I can't see me," he sobbed.

(Sorry guys, I went camping. We'll just say that Edlin fainted or zoned out. Something like that.)
I stood up looking down at them. I heard Carter saying that he couldn't see Lloyd or himself. "But how?" I asked out loud. "I can see them." As I said this I stood up and time seemed to go in slow motion. I pulled out an arrow and prepared my bow. I closed one eye and looked down the arrow until it was aiming at Michael's arm holding Carter. I had to be careful as to not hit him. I aimed it near his shoulder. This should give us the time we need to get ourselves and Carter out of here. I pulled back my string and exhaled. As I did, I let go of the string and the arrow went flying straight at Michael's arm.

Michael hissed in pain and retracted his arm, his eyes darting upwards to see who had shot him. Carter slumped backwards, clutching his head. He srambled back, knowing well enough that he couldn’t stay within Michael’s grasp. He walked backwards towards the stairs, stumbling over himself as he moved. He knew that the smart move would be to run out the front door, but he also knew that he had hidden a device in his room that would alert the heroes that Michael was there. He also needed to see who exactly had shot his older brother.