June 4, 2013, 9:37 a.m.
The True Power: Chapter 9
T - Words: 1,457 - Last Updated: Jun 04, 2013 Story: Complete - Chapters: 26/26 - Created: Jul 29, 2012 - Updated: Jun 04, 2013 762 0 2 0 1
I stand, calming myself. I know for a fact that all eyes are on me - I don't even have to look. The whole room was looking, waiting for something amazing to happen; the pressure to entertain, like it's a responsibility of yours, was stifling.
But this isn't entertainment, this is who I am. This is how I escaped my old life, my method of survival.
"Any time, lady face!" Sue commented.
The tone in her voice reminds me of my tormentors, how they would speak to me. I stop my thoughts and with a smirk on my face, I'm determined to show them exactly what I can do, show them what they really want to see. Only then, will they see how strong I am, that they can no longer pick on Kurt Hummel.
With my hands out in front of me, I concentrate on light , and in a matter of seconds, my hands are beaming with bright lights, filling the whole space up in a white glow.
I make them disappear and walk over to where Rachel dropped the water bottle from her demonstration earlier. I unscrew the cap and begin to pour the water out, but before it can reach the floor, I touch the stream and it freezes to ice.
I risk looking up, and notice Sue's smug face is no longer present – also the look of awe on faces, especially Blaine and Rachel. But they haven't seen anything yet.
I let the bottle drop and the ice shatters. I hold my hands out, palms facing upwards and run both my thumbs over the tips of my fingers. The skin I touch transforms into flames. Two balls of fire settle in my hands and, swiping my left hand over my right, I create one, large fire ball. I push forward and send the fireball flying into the target behind my teachers.
I will never forget the image of Sue's shocked face, the sense of pride and accomplishment run through my body at beating her.
I ask for a volunteer to help with the next part and turn back to Sue. She watches me, carefully, but then I'm distracted by my volunteer now standing next to me. I expect it to be Blaine, but turn to see Santana. I'm surprised and confused, as we've only spoken once or twice but she seems determined, so I shrug it off.
I glance over to the others and Blaine and Rachel are in the exact same positions with the exact same expressions on their faces.
"Hold out your arm," I tell her and she obliges. I uncurl her fist so her hand is flat and facing the ceiling.
I grab her arm and concentrate on thoughts of fire, the heat, the texture and hear a gasp from my companion. A fire ball, similar to my previous one, has appeared in her palm. I let go and it vanishes.
"Stay where you are," and I receive a nod in return. I turn to Sue and quickly explain what I'm going to do next – if no-one knew, you'd see no difference.
"Transferring my power over to Santana takes a lot of energy away from her but I can give her a boost after."
"Proceed," Sue answers with a slight bow of her head.
With my hand over Santana's heart, I concentrate on light again and when the glow appears, I push it forward, as if to hit her with it, but instead, the light spreads across and around her body, giving her the energy it contains.
A few moments later, I move back and the light stops. Santana has a look of pure amazement on her face.
Handing her the bottle, now empty, I instruct her to go stand next to Sue and wait for me to turn away, before throwing the bottle at me, at any time. She nods again, apparently unable to speak. I turn around, the only thing in my vision being the back of the room. I can sense something coming towards me and turn around quickly to catch the bottle before it touches me. I indicate to Santana that she can sit back down.
Standing back on the cross and mentally preparing myself for my last power, I remind myself that it's my best; the one that has kept me safe for years, the one that made me strongest when I felt weak. This is me, showing them how I managed to stay alive and even if the majority don't know it, Blaine will. Like at the start, I feel every pair of eyes on me, but instead of pressure, now I feel calm.
I stand with confidence and simply concentrate on what I normally change to, my comfort, or some say, spirit animal.
Gasps are heard around the room and I know I've shifted.
There are some scared looks as I peer around the room, but I have just transformed into a wolf, so fair enough.
For the first time since I started my demonstration, Blaine's expression has changed. Instead of being in awe or surprise, he has a look of realization on his face; he must be remembering what I told him.
The teachers look pleased and impressed, so I quickly change back to my human form.
"Very well done, Mr Hummel, they are impressive, the skills you have just shown." Sue said.
I say thank you and take my seat back next to Blaine who leans over and whispers well done in my ear. I let a small smile take over my face and focus my attention in front of me where Ms Sylvester and Mr Schue have stood.
“well guys very well done for today I was very impressed by what all of you can do now I will let sue talk to you before you are dismissed and sent back to your rooms.”
Mr Schue steps aside and sue takes over the floor
"Listen up. We've noted everyone's strongest and weakest points, so we will be able to work with, or 'help' all of you. Because, let's face it, some of you need it."
Sue, says, looking directly at Rachel – who squeaks and hides behind Blaine.
"We have also been marking you on a scale from 1-10; this will help you know how much you need to improve. You will be told these in your lesson tomorrow. Now all of you get out of here, I can't take any more of the stench of teen sweat."
On that note, she leaves the room with Mr. Schue following behind her telling us well done yet again.
Blaine, Tina, Rachel and I wait for everyone else to leave so we don't get crushed in the tiny doorway.
People keep looking over and turning away to talk – probably about me. I don't mind, as instead of scowls being sent my way, its small smiles.
The room empties quickly.
Tina and Blaine head out, in front of me and Rachel, seeming to pick up where conversation had left off before the lesson started.
Rachel held my arm and seemed to be slowing me down and I knew exactly why. She looked forward, presumably to make sure the other two were out of hearing distance before she started speaking.
"What's been so strange about Blaine then?"
Trust Rachel to get straight to the point.
I delayed my answer until I saw the crossroad of corridors to our rooms and mentally cheered- I wouldn't have to have this conversation.
"I would tell you Rachel but as you see we are at where we have to leave each other so I won't fit it all in." I say with a smirk on my face and looking forward to see that Blaine and Tina have already gone into their rooms.
Rachel pulls me to a stop before she has to turn off and stands in front of me with a huffed expression on her face.
"Fine but I will get it out of you Kurt. Mark my words." and with that she turns on her heel. I watch her disappear through the doorway before I do the same.
I get into my room and shut the door before leaning on it and shutting my eyes. Within seconds, Blaine had his arm stretched and hand planted on the door behind, blocking me in, a smirk on his face.
"Looks like it's just you and me, again." He says in a low voice, before removing his hand and walking over to the centre with a small swing in his hips. Whoa, Kurt you really shouldn't be checking out his ass. I sigh – a night of flirty Blaine once more.
Comments
This is amazing! and yes I do love flirty confident Blaine. This is so good, I can't wait for more!
Every chapter's such a tease, enjoying it mucho!