*‘Help!’* Only a thread from afar, making its way through the haziness in my slumber. *‘God, it’s too much!’* A whisper, barely there, anguished, tormented, then pain. Horrible and excruciating pain ripping through my insides, tearing everything in its path.
There was only one time I felt this kind of ache, and it was when I lost my heart and the remnants of my soul. I was so consumed by guilt and hatred, the devil in me rose to the surface and I spared nothing or anyone on my path.
I snapped my eyes open as one more jolt of electricity coursed through me, frying my flesh as I bared my fangs and hissed, my body heating to a searing point, and convulsed. What was wrong with me? Late punishment for my evil deeds?
*‘Please… Stop!’* The yell was stronger this time in my mind. Someone cried for help. Another heat wave washed over my skin. Each of my muscles cramped in such a terrible way I swore they were being ripped apart or something. The agony was too much! When I thought death would welcome me, my body relaxed, leaving me painting and gasping for air. *‘You’re a walking corpse.’* It was an angry promise, and the last I heard of the voice.
“Liz!” I dragged air into my burning lungs. I knew it was my Liz. She was in trouble. But how? Power surged, overrunning me, and in one swift movement I exploded from my resting place. Rocks, stones, and dust erupting all around. I fell to the ground on my knees, breathing large amounts of fresh, cold air. Coughing and vomiting. I felt so disoriented, and after so long, I looked to the sky so full of stars, and it spun out of control, making me even dizzier.
“Alizandra!” I looked at the chilly night sky and her name came out in a low growl. Animals scurried and flew away as they felt the disturbing power from the monster who had risen once more. I was back again…