Blood & Soul

  Chapter 1

The Death of Chastity Blaine

"Hello everyone, my name is Chastity Blaine. I grew up thinking we live our lives, and that's it, you die, it's lights out, there's no afterlife, because I've never given too much thought about the paranormal or what's beyond our world. It wasn't until my death sprung itself on me. blindsided me like a mac truck and left me by myself. That was until I met Michael and he helped me every step of the way but I'll start where my trouble nightmare began. It is one I will never forget, and it still haunts my thoughts every day.

I remember that night well I was at a party with Evan. Until Evan and the football team started drinking heavily as if it isn't enough they're a bunch rough and tough boys. Alcohol only adds to their testosterone. As always they want to prove to each other who's the toughest. So I decided not to say a word and I walked out the door to go home. I shivered because It was a chilly fall night; the streets were empty other than the occasional passing car. The moon was almost full, and the air held a hint of burning leaves and pumpkin.

Walking down the gloomy street with a light at every block sent shivers down my spine and still does every time I see or think of it. I wasn't usually afraid to walk home but that night the air felt different, everywhere I turned it felt as I was being watched, and I know I'm used to the hustle and bustle of big city life, so when my parents moved to suburbia (a hell for me) I was adamant about not leaving. Now I know what you all are thinking.

Big city life poses a bigger threat than a safe, well acquainted neighborhood. Well, to be honest, you are all wrong. Looking around the gloomy street, waiting to be under the glow of the streetlights, I hear faint footsteps behind me. When I look there is no one there. I turned around and continued walking faster, wishing my house was right there. McCall Street is especially dark at night because most of the lights have burned out. Mom and dad always warned me to never walk by myself and usually I don't, but tonight it is a unique story.

The party I was attending was nothing but a bunch of drunk frat boys trying to get laid. I was not into that scene at all. The buzz of my phone went off, and I looked at the text message. It was from Evan,

"Chastity, where did you go? I've been looking for you everywhere." Evan texted.

I look at the text, and smile, Evan is captain of the football team. Blue eyes, muscular, tan, sandy blond hair. The picture of perfection, and any girl would kill to have his attention, but he has his attention on me. I texted back, and said.

"Sorry I'm not into frat boys groping on me. Not my scene, I'm actually on McCall Street walking home." Chastity reply text.

I kept walking when the buzz of my phone caught my attention again.

"Well gorgeous when you make it home let me know. I can come by and see you. Just wish you would have come and found me before I could have driven you home. It's not safe to be walking by yourself at night." Evan texted.

I smiled at the text. Maybe Evan is right, I should have found him. The feeling in my stomach intensified as I rounded the corner and saw a dark shadow standing across the street.

Leaning against the gloomy street light. The way this person stood against it made my stomach lurch with fear. I had never seen him in the neighborhood before. So I turned and went across the yard and tried to cut across to go the other direction to my house. I could see my mom's vehicle in the driveway. Almost home ran through my mind, I began to sprint across the street and almost reached my house when a hand wrapped around my waist and the other across my mouth. My screams muffled by the enormous hand, the fear that I feel in my body makes me tremble."

"If you keep screaming I will make sure you don't ever see your parents again. I have been watching you, the so-called innocent little prude. Well darlin' tonight you meet the devil." The low raspy voice was like knives in my ear.

I tried to scream again and I felt the knife against my throat.

"Listen you little bitch, if you do everything I tell you to do I will let you go unharmed. Now be a good baby girl and do as you told me." the man said.

The next thing I feel is pain and everything goes black. Then a bright light that's blinding, as I enter a long empty space that's pitch black but silent and nobody in sight. Strangest of things, I don't feel any pain, I'm not hungry and I'm not scared. As I began to see this light again, this bright peaceful light. Then the light fades again. Thinking to myself where  am I . Then I began to hear a familiar voice, my grandpa.

"Chastity honey, everything is ok. I'm here to help you, crossover." my grandpa said.

"What do you mean crossover?" I say looking at him confused.

"Well shortcake you died. I know it will come as a shock at first, but I'm here to help you transition. Everything will be ok, just take my hand." grandpa says.

"No, this can't be true. I'm not dead, I know I'm not dead. All I remember was walking home, and then someone grabbed me and everything went black." my words seem to resonate in my head.

I look up at my grandpa and say, "I don't want to be a dead grandpa. I want to go home and see mom and dad." I  say wanting to cry but my body and mind are peaceful for the emotion.

"I'm  sorry shortcake , it's time to go. Please come with me, everyone is waiting for you." grandpa says.

"No! I won't go." I scream.

My grandpa is backing away and fading into the bright light.

The last words I hear him saying is.

"Shortcake, I love you. You will walk through both worlds. The world where you died and the world after death. If you stay then you must decide." grandpa says.

"Wait grandpa what decision are you talking about?" I say to him.

All my grandpa does is blow a kiss to me before fading into the bright light. I close my eyes and want to cry.

The light disappears and now I'm shadowed in darkness. I began to think to myself death isn't the end, it's just the beginning.

I start working walking through the darkness again, where demons lurk and the prowl, looking for lost souls. I hear them growling and hissing in the distance. I see an outline of a very tall man approaching me, and his  features, hard to make out.

"Hello, I'm Ike, if you're here that means you're no longer living. The rules are very strict and that is you can't tell no one about life after death or you will disappear forever." says Ike.

"Ok. Where am I?" I say.

All of a sudden Ike is gone and my question goes unanswered. So I decided to keep walking what seems like forever with no idea where I'm going, then that's where I see a young fellow walking toward me, very faint at first but as he got closer he came into focus. His name is Michael Brooks, he's wearing black jacket, long black curly hair, and medium build. I think to myself, thank god someone who may be able to help. When he spoke I forgot all about where I was at.

"Hello." says Michael.

I am at a loss for words as I see a cute young man standing in front of her. I had a boyfriend when I was living, but that's probably the end of that. My mind can't help but to begin to wonder.

"Hello, I am Chastity." Chastity says nervously.

"Chastity I am Michael." says Michael.

My  dead heart flutters because I thought I was the only here. Here stands this beautiful man. So I ask questions there are going through my head.

"So am I dead?" Chastity asks

"I'm afraid so, I got to get you out of this darkness." Michael said "The demons are everywhere looking for a new soul to take." Michael says. "Come on, I'll show you the way out. Take my hand." says Michael.

I reached for Michael's hand, he turned to the same bright blinding light I had seen. I take Michael's hand and we walk through the light with him. The next thing I know is that I'm back in front of my mom and dad's house. I can feel the wind on my face once again. I look around the street, everything seems the same. But I know this is not true, Then I'm dead. Sixteen years old, my entire life ahead of me, only to be  rip out of this world.

Then my thoughts run to Evan, my living boyfriend, he's athletic, and he's a young high school heartthrob. I close my eyes and when I open them I'm standing in front of his house. Wondering how he was dealing with my death, I slowly walked up to the house. I look at his front door and see it open. Evan standing in the door frame hollering to his mom. He walks out onto the porch and looks up to the sun and sighs.

"I miss you Chastity, I wish we had more time together." Evan says.

Walking to his car, he opens the door and gets in. Starting the engine, he backs out the driveway and heads towards the high school. I close my eyes and when I open them I'm sitting in the passenger seat of his car. I reached over and touch his face,

Evan turns his head like he can feel me touching him and says,

"Chastity, I can't help but feel you're here with me. I never got to tell you this, but I was and still am in love with you. I have been since we were in middle school together. After we graduated I was planning  ongoing to the same college and then asking you to marry me. I don't see myself with anyone but you. Now those dreams are now lost. I want you here with me. I can't stop thinking about you and when I do all I think about is what if I came to find you and drive you home. Then maybe just maybe you would still be here with me." Evan says a tear rolling down his cheek.

I look at Evan and silently sobs to myself.

"Life was so god damn unfair, and she deserved to know why she had to lose her life. Evan says.

I lean over and kiss Evan on the cheek,

"I love you too Evan. I wish we had that chance too." I say before closing my eyes to the bright light.

When I opened them, I'm standing before Michael. He's looking at me with confusion but I'm angry that I was yanked once again from Evan. I lower my head in despair and I wonder why someone can be this curl to me.

"This shit is so unfair, and I am not and I repeat not dealing with this death shit. I want to go back to  my life I had. I deserve to have a second chance. Please just let me go home Michael, I want to go!" I yelled and fell to my knees sobbing uncontrollably.

Michael kneels down and cradles my face in his hands. Even his cold embrace was comforting to me. I'm looking around wondering why nobody can see us. I have so many questions but not enough answers.

"I don't think you're fully dead, you may be between the two worlds. The living and the dead. Right now your body could lie in a hospital as a Jane D oe because they found a body and thought you were another girl killed that night. If I may say, you two could have passed for twins. Now listen closely, because what I am about to tell you may shock you. You can go back to your body and your old life. "If." Michael says but interrupted by me squealing.

"I can, oh my god! What do I have to do?" I say with excitement in my voice.

All of a sudden the place where Michael and I are goes black and Michael is gone. I am all alone once again. Sitting in the darkness waiting for someone to come get me. Time seems to move slower, what is only minutes feels like hours. Sobbing in the darkness, huddled on what I feel to be a floor, I hear footsteps approaching . Looking up, I see the bright light again.

"Chasity honey, come home. Grandpa and I are waiting for you." the voice says.

I get up on my feet and walk towards the sound of the voice.

"Grandma where are you?" I say crying, walking toward the light.

"I'm right  here, ,honey. Come home with grandpa and I." my grandmother urges me.

When I get to the bright light, I close my eyes. When I opened them I was standing at my grave. Flowers surrounding the tombstone with my name on it. Below my name, I see Beloved Daughter and Granddaughter. I drop to my knees and touch the icy stone. If they would only know the truth, that I am not dead. I'm lost somewhere in a hospital and not able to wake up.

Literally on the verge of death. What was Michael trying to tell me? How can I get my life back? I sit in front of my grave and continually read the tombstone repeatedly. I feel a hand on my shoulder. Startled, I turn and look up. Standing above me is Michael. He is looking down at me with sadness on his face.

"This is where my family buried me, right next to my grandma and grandpa." I say sobbing.

" Chasity , it's not you in that grave. It's someone else." Michael says, lifting me off the ground and holding me close to him.

Even in death Michael is warm, it's like I can feel his heart beating in his chest. I relaxed against him and just cried.

"I promise you Chasity everything will be ok. I will make sure everything is ok." Michael says reassuring me, stroking my hair.

I look up into Michael's blue eyes, and his head lowers to mine. The kiss was slow and gentle, but full of urgency. I kiss him back, not for the feelings but for the closeness. Michael has been the only one to help me since I came to this place. When I break the kiss suddenly, Michael looks down at me frowning.

"I'm sorry Michael, I can't do this. I have someone who loves me and wants to be with me. Still wants to be with me. I want to go back home, I want to go back to my body." I say, my eyes lowering to the ground.

"Chasity don't be sorry, I told you I would help you and I am going to. But, I have feelings for you, even if you don't feel the same way, we can still be friends and I will help you get back to your body." Michael says, smiling, his eyes full. of sadness.

Come on, I want to show you something." says Michael.

"Ok," I say, taking Michael's hand.

We walk Through worlds and I  can see the different realms.

"So these all are different realms?" I ask looking over at Michael.

"Yes, but they come as one. We as ghosts have all the freedom we go anywhere we want. When a certain spirit is being called out he or she can go to that location, but he or she can't talk about our world. For example, when you  died the spirit in your human body breaks free from your body. Then separates that part of you although sometimes it's reused for a new birth and the  cycles repeats. No matter what or how much of you breaks off, there are still some traces of you in the soul. That's how kids can recall certain things from the past, even though they weren't born at the time." says Michael.

"How is that?" I ask.

"Well like remembering something from a past time and you weren't alive at that time and wondering how you would've known that. Well that's how, some memories can be lefted in the spirit. Also when there's a death there is a birth. This order can not be broken but I would do it for you, no matter the consequences because I can't stand to see you upset." says Michael.

"What consequences?" says Chastity.

"Well if you break the chain, death it self can come rectify it and whatever is responsible will  become dea d permanently even a spirit as he or she would have never existed at all. Death does it by eating the spirit, swooping in and sucking up like dinner." says Michael. "It's not like death. The human world thinks of a skeleton in black cloak with a scythe No, I'm afraid death is much worse. Death can't be seen by anyone, not even us if death comes for you there's nothing human or spirit can do to stop it.

Chastity thinks to herself if she can  bare the thought of Michael sacrificing himself for her. "How many have done this?" ask Chastity

"Only ten." says Michael. All of sudden they both hear a horn being blown.

"What is that?" ask Chastity. That means somebody new is coming." says Michael.

At this sametime in the living world. The spirit world is fixing to clam another life. There's an old man in the hospital dying from a heart attack. He  flatline and doctors cannot revive him. Now a new soul is wandering the spirit world. He is  welcome by Ike and told the rules. Then he reunites with his loved one.

"It looks like we have a new spirit." Michael says.

"Is this how it always works?" asks Chastity.

"I'm afraid so. At least he doesn't have to worry about his failing heart anymore." says Michael.

Chastity can hear her name being called in faint voices.

"Chastity baby, this is mom if you can hear me come to my voice. Give me a sign if you're here." says Chastity's mom, Linda.

I turn towards the voice beckoning me to come; I look at Michael and smile.

"My mom, she's calling me to her." Chasity says. "Chastity, please be careful. Sometimes the world of the living will call you to them just to have someone cross you over. To bring you peace, and if you want to make it back to your body, you must avoid this." Michael says.

" Avoid the living , but that's my mom. She just wants to know I am still with her. Her voice sounds so sad, Michael, I have to go see her." Chasity says.

Michael looks down at me with a sense of sadness and longing in his eyes.

"If you go to see your mom, just be aware of what I told you. Be careful, and I will be here when you come back." Michael says.

"Don't worry, I will be back. I promise." Chasity says.

I close my eyes and I can feel the warmth on my skin. When I open my eyes Michael has left, and I am standing in front of my house. Smiling to myself, I walk up to the house. With the words Michael had said to me before I crossed back to the living world.

"Sometimes the world of the living will call you to them just to have someone cross you over. To bring you peace." Chasity chuckles to herself.

Michael worries too much, he doesn't know my mom. I would never bring someone there to help her cross over. Walking across the street, the uneasiness in my stomach gets stronger, the sense of dread running through my veins and her body. The last thought ran through my head before she opened the door to her childhood home was "Or would she."

I try to grab the door, but I can't grab the knob. After several attempts I'm frustrated.

"Michael, what the hell, why can't I turn the doorknob," says Chastity.

Michael appears behind me, starts talking and startles me.

"Well, remember what I said. It is difficult for ghosts in the living world. You have the energy to open doors, move things, to speak, and to appear." says Michael.

"Would you stop sneaking up on me? What? I have to have energy." says Chastity.

"Yes, you can take the energy from the light or other sources to open the door. When we're not in our world we have to use that world's energy to open doors or move objects" says Michael.

So I relax, almost like meditating and I absorb the energy from the light. Michael lifts my arm and whispers in my ear, "Now try the doorknob." Michael says.

I grab the doorknob and turn it. I  am excited as I finally  opened the door. On the other side of the door my mom Linda is sitting in the living room and the front door swings open. Linda dives to the floor and the door closes. She is expecting so one to walk into the living room but nothing. Although the temperature is cooler, and she thinks what she feels is a draft. What's not seen is Michael and I are standing two feet away from her. As we know spirit can enter our world, but we do not grant them the power to see us like the flesh and blood.

We improvise by using a source of energy to make someone  knows I am here. My sister enters the living room, and her name is Krystal. Krystal has long brown hair, a tall girl, she's the oldest. There is a secret about Krystal. She is a medium, and she doesn't know much about it. As she walks in the living room, she sees a tall man standing there with short black hair and blue with a long black coat on. Naturally Krystal's startled. Michael looks at her and notices that she can see him and Chastity. Michael quickly speaks to her through their minds.

"I am with Chastity not to scare anyone." Michael says to Krystal.

"Mom do you know Chastity and a man named Michael is standing here in the living room." says Krystal.

"Krystal I know you miss your sister but don't start this now. The front door just opens and closes on its own." says Linda.

"I know because Chastity and her came to see us," says Krystal.

"Krystal we will appear because she will not believe you." says Chastity.

So Michael and Chastity absorb all the energy around them so they can appear. Lights start flickering, doors opening and shutting,

"What is going on?" says Linda.

Chastity and Michael fade in and out like a poor TV reception.

"Oh my god Chastity." Linda says.

We finally get enough energy to stop fading in and out. I run up and hang my mom.

"Momma. Krystal, why didn't you tell me you are medium." says Chastity

"What is that?" asks Krystal.

"It is an ability to see spirit. I'm Michael by the way." Michael says. "He has been helping me through this." say Chastity.

"Hello Michael." Krystal and Linda say.

As they are standing the news is playing.

"Now we bring you updated on the case of Chastity Blaine, a young teen who was raped and killed by a group of boys. Police  have made an arrest in the case. Police now believe it could've been just one or two suspects." says the news woman.

"So what is it like in the spirit world?" asks Krystal.

"I'm sorry I can't speak about it." says Chastity

"Why is that?" asks Krystal

"If we do, we will disappear forever and have never existed." say Chastity and sobs.

"Have you ever seen a spirit after the death penalty? That is a charged spirit with energy sometimes weeks or months afterwards." says Michael.

"Charged." says Chastity.

"Yea but the demons would have a feast on them before they even try to enter the spirit world. Demons can smell the wicked from miles away." says Michael.

"What's with the demons anyway?" asks Chastity.

"Well, demons are spirits, They're shape shifting spirits taking the form of another, a hideous monster, a child, or posing as a human spirit they're the most wicked spirits in our world." Michael says.

"Wow gross, so how did I do on my  apparition ?" I ask

"Fantastic, I am proud of your first  apparition ." says Michael.

"Well you help me." says Chastity.

"What is an apparition?" asks Krystal.

"It's how we make ourselves seen." says Michael.

"Oh," says Krystal.

"Oh, the family coming and if they see you, they will freak out." says Linda.

So I said my goodbyes, and the family is pulling into the driveway. Linda and Krystal look at Michael and I, but we're gone. The door opens and shuts, then a few minutes later the family enters the house. I walk right by my family members and I know they can't see me. I would do anything to be alive again. At the same time I am falling for Michael, I am really confused about what I want. On one hand, I want my life back, but on the other hand I want to be with Michael.

"What's wrong Chastity?" Michael asks.

"I am just so confused. I want to be alive again but at the sametime I am falling for you." I say.

"Look it doesn't matter to me as long as you are happy. Michael said. "I know a place we can go, to get away from this" Michael says as he embraces her with a kiss.

Then we start walking as Michael holds me and I rub his stomach, and we mist and disappear. Michael takes me to beautiful mountains Aspen, Colorado. We appear in the mountains and I am amazed by the scenery.

"Wow" I say.

"Yea I always come here, it's beautiful." Michael says as set down on the edge of a mountain.

I sat down next to him. "It is beautiful here." says Chastity.

"I come here sometimes when I need time to think. It is peaceful and quiet. If I could I would spend all my time here. I was up here once when a snow storm passed through over three feet of snow. The next day though when the sunlight hit the fresh snow it looked like millions of tiny diamonds sparkling in the sunlight." says Michael.

"Sounds pretty." I say.

"That's the only good thing about being a ghost is when you go anywhere without having to pay money. Just free as a bird." says Michael

"You realized you just quoted a song right." Chastity says.

"Did I." Michael says.

"Yes" Chastity says.

"It's true though we can go anywhere we want and when we want. Also we can defy the laws of gravity." Michael says as he stands up.

"Michael, what do you mean?" asks Chastity.

Michael smiles and leans back off the mountain. I'm thinking to myself is Michael fixing to commit sucide but I forgot we are already dead. I can't figure out what Michael is up to.

"Michael." I say and run to the edge of the mountain.

Michael floats back up to the top of the mountain.

"Quit doing that." I say.

"Come on, take my hand." says Michael. "Michael." says Chastity.

"Chastity! Come on, take my hand." says Michael.

"Ok, where are we going?." I ask.

"You'll see." Michael says.

I take Michael's hand and I begin to float in mid air with Michael. I'm scared but at the sametime it's exhilarating. I've never felt magic like this or float without the use of an aircraft.

"Wow that's a long way down." I say.

"Yea but all we will do is float back up." says Michael.

We're floating through the air as we're flying. We descend to the bottom of the mountain and hoover over the snow that has fallen. I'm running hands through the snow. I am amazed by playing with the snow from this angle as we're floating through the air. I am running my hands through the snow. Now aren't why we  seen you may be thinking. Well we are in a sense and then we aren't. As we floated together through air with no care in the world. I wonder what we look like to the humans but Michael explains what we look like to human bystanders. We looked like white balls of light flying through the air.

Bone chilling to say the least. Michael and I floated back to the top of the mountain

"That was amazing. I've never experienced anything like that before." I say.

"Well being dead can have some advantages. Some people believe places are haunted. It's somewhat true, some places are haunted by spirits but some of us would like to do what we couldn't do while we were living.  Like travel to places, marriage, and have children but that will never happen now." Michael says.

"I didn't have any children either, it sucks." I say as she kicks some snow.

" I see you are getting the hang of absorbing energy and using it. Not many beginners can do that." Michael says.

"You know what I like to do, I want to go scare the hell out that guy caught for my murder." I say.

"Oh, I like the way you think." says Michael.

"They do deserve it." I said.

"I can't argue with you there but we would only appear to him." says Michael.

"How are we going to do that?" I ask.

"Well it ain't easy but we have to only focus on him seeing us." says Michael.

"Ok we can do that." I say.

"Ok." says Michael.

So we mist out and arrive at the jailhouse. We happen to the man accused for my murder and his name is Charles Redmen is in cell 216 dying of boredom.  He's tall, slender build and has short dirty dishwater blonde hair. Lifestyle years drug and crime, he is not what you call attractive. So Charles is laying there wondering how he is going to feed his boredom looking at the wall at the foot of his bunk all of sudden he sees Michael come walk out the wall. Charles rubs his eyes like he is seeing things and as he removes hands from his eyes and I'm in his face. I walked through the cell behind to scare him.

"Boo." I say laughing as Charles screams like a little girl and dives to the floor.

Michael laughed.

"Chastity I think you made the grown man pee his jumpsuit." Michael says laughing.

"It can't be you're dead you were killed." says Charles

"I know but there's another side that you can live on ." I say as she kneels down.

"Please don't hurt me," says Charles.

"You and your friend took my life from me,"I say.

"No, It was my friend that did it, I didn't want any part in it. Charles said. " I left for a friend's house because that dude was crazy.

Charles' prison door opens and a guard walks in. "Redmen what the hell is going  on in here ?" asks the guard.

Michaels reads his name tag, it says Jeff Stone.

"There are two people in here tormenting me," says Charles.

Jeff looks around and doesn't see anybody. "Redmen are you on something because nobody here." says Jeff.

Chastity and Michael are standing there.

"Yeah Charles there's nobody here." I say

Charles is embarrassed and scared to death. "Leave me alone." says Charles.

"Ok we need to send an inmate to med seg." Jeff says over his walkie talkie.

Guards rushed in and subdued Charles and took him to seg. As he thought it was over but as he got to seg Charles sees them there with him. Guards drop him and lock the door.

"What do you guys want?" says Charles.

"What about your friend that was involved with you? Where is he Charles?" Michael asks.

"I don't know where he's  at. " says Charles.

"Oh yeah," says Michael.

Michael grabs up Charles, flips him in mid air and slams on the floor. Charles starts coughing from the impact. Charles stands trying to catch his breath.

"Now I will ask one  more last time . Where's your friend?" Michael asks.

"All I know is he went to Michigan where he has a family." says Charles.

"What part?" asks Michael.

"Ann Arbor and by the way you're not dead yet. Charles said. "The other girl attacked that night died." says Charles.

"I hope you're right because if you aren't I will come back for you and drag your soul to hungry demons and feed you to them like a pack of wolves." Michael says. "Do we have understanding?" Michael asks.

"Yes." Charles says, shaking in fear.

"Pray for yourself that I don't have to come back for. Ok Chastity lets get out of this hellhole." says Michael.

"Ok. One more thing." I say slapping Charles across the face then leaves the jailhouse.

We walked out the jailhouse, feeling like we just did some good. I look over at Michael and smile. It's weird I've never been inside a prison before. It was a weird experience.

"Do you feel justified?" Michael asks.

"Part of me does, and the other part wants to find where I am at. I want to go home. I said. "I feel bad for the other girl he killed." I say "I hope her family gets some kind of justice but for me I am lying somewhere in a hospital and in a coma." I say, looking again at Michael.

The smile on my face fading, realizing that everything I just said flows into her thoughts.

" How come I am the only one that came here." Chastity says with confusion.

"Not everyone comes here, some spirits stay haunt where they died or some keep living their death repeatedly." Michael said. " Like a poor memory, until they find out what happened or what went wrong." Michael says. "Although sometimes it could be a haunting because they're trying to tell someone what happened. Take this jail, for example, this ground tainted by evil held in here. Making this hotspot for demons. We better get out of here before we become their appetizer." Michael says.

As soon as Michael said that the evil spirits came out to play. They don't have features, mostly dark shadows.

"Well, well. Boys, look at what we have here for lunch and a snack." says Dennis.

"Well sweets it looks like we have to fight our way out of this." says Michael.

"Let's get them boys," says Dennis. "What do we do?" asks Chastity. "Just follow me." says Michael.

Michael and I run and flip over two evil spirits, grab them by the neck, flip them over slamming them to the ground. Dennis yells in anger. Michael kicks Dennis in the jaw knocking him to the ground.   
I am fighting two of them trying to grab me. I grab one of them by the arm and flips making him do a cartwheel then falling to the ground and kicking the other one in the chest. Michael and Dennis are exchanging punch for punch. The inmates in the yard are trying to figure out what's going on as it  seem s the wind kicked up suddenly and a chill filled the air..

As we break back through the imaginary glass, between both worlds beyond the human eye a brawl is going on in the yard. Michael and I are still fighting the evil to escape. As we split through the worlds, a fight sparks out between the inmates. We see the two worlds as split screens like. Looks as if they're fighting side by side, except the inmates can't see what's going on in the world next to them. The spirit side exchanging punches and using supernatural abilities. Somehow Michael is throwing Dennis through the air like he has the power of telekinesis. The inmate side kills each other shanks and the dead cross over to the spirit side, They're stunned by their bodies that lay dead as they stand there , and lose their mind as now they see what they couldn't see before. All of sudden Michael hears me scream, he looks and one the evil spirits is dragging me by the hair.

"Hold on, Chastity." Michael says.

Michael punches Dennis, stunning him. Michael jumps in the air and lands behind spirit dragging me. Michael throws him to the middle of the yard. As they're all stunned Michael rushes hyper speed like he's on ski gliding through the soil as dirt flies up behind him. He draws a circle around them. Michael and I quickly escape. What does the circle do well in the spirit world it's called the holy circle which is a law that evil cannot break or risk vaporizing? So Micheal used the spirit law against knowing they won't break the circle, but Michael hurried out of there in case the wind or inmate broke the circle by erasing the circle, letting spirits free.

So Michael and I get to a safe place. I am really confused and some questions need to answer.

"Michael, why am I here if I am not dead." I say crying.

"Well probably because you absorbed so much violence that your spirit left your body as if you were dead. We will get to the bottom of this. We need to find your body." says Michael.

"Well it looks like we got to go home again." says Chastity. "First I think we need to visit our world." says Micheal.

"Why what's there?" asks Chastity. "You'll see." Michael says looking at Chastity with a wicked smile.

"Alright Michael lead the way." Chastity. "Alright Chastity let's go my lady." Michael says bowing.

So we head back to the ghost world also known as the spirit world.

"Michael where are we going." says Chastity

"Just follow me." says Michael.

Michael keeps walking through the darkness which seems to be miles and miles. Finally they come to a stop.

"Ok this is where spirits come that die way before their time if they aren't reliving it. Now we should be able to find the other girl that was murder that night." says Michael.

"So how is this going to help us?" I say.

"Well, we will find her and to see what she knows. Come on, let's go." says Michael.

"Michael, So what are you saying? Why am I here with you instead of  being here ?" asks Chastity.

"I'm not sure that's what we are trying to figure out." says Michael.

As I am walking through the world of lost spirits, Michael notices there are spirits crying or moaning because they don't know where they're or knows why they're here. There are all kinds of spirits like soldiers, children, young men, and women. There are walking what seems forever and Michael stops. Michael sees a new, Lonely girl with long red hair, her clothes have rips, and tears in them. Michael knows he has seen her before.

"Hey, miss one the girls that were murder?" asks Michael.

"Yes, where am I, what is the place?" asks the girl.

"My name is Michael. I'm sorry I hate to be the one to tell you but this is a place for spirits who die way before their time. Do you remember anything?" says Michael

"No, I can't believe I am dead, I'm Julia, by the way." says Julia.

"The same man who hurt you also hurt Chastity but the strangest thing is she is not dead but able to walk through both worlds somehow. We can't figure way she here." says Michael.

"That's weird. I don't even know how to get out of here." says Julia. "We can show how. You come with us because I know you need some closure." says Michael

"That would be nice of you guys," says Julia.

"We are hunting for my body." says Chastity.

"Ok girls let go." says Michael.

"Ok." says Julia and Chastity.

"Just try not to alarm any of the other spirits. It could make it hard for us to get out of here." says Michael.

"Ok." Chastity and Julia. Michael, Chastity, and Julia stop as they hear a deep voice.

"My children, the answer you seek closer than you think. If you look too  hard, you may miss it." says The Omega.

"So that would be good." says Chastity.

Michael laughed, "You read too much." says Michael.

"What Michael?" asks Chastity.

"Well, if that's your belief. He is the head and the oldest spirit." says Michael.

"That would be a god." says Julia.

"No, not exactly I mean yes the human bible says he is a god you can call it that but which also means Holy Spirit which came from Native American word Gitchi Manitou which means 'Great spirit'. We know that Jesus died and his  resurrection 3 days later. Almost all religions believe in resurrection after certain judgement. The spirit world is where spirits are waiting for their resurrection. Many religions refer to God as the supreme being." says Michael.

Chapter 2

My First Apparition

"So what we have been told is a lie." I say.

"No, I never said that. Through the centuries religions have changed with different beliefs. All of it points to the same thing, the Great Spirit and the end of the world or end of days, etc. It's a metaphor for a spirit to judge before their resurrection, also known as a rebirth, for the dead will reunite to family and friends if they make it through it. Before that, a wicked spirit returns to take back flesh and blood to doom us all. The spirit world is just a haven until we're brought back. Now lets do what we need to do." says Michael.

"Ok, we need to go back to my house." says Chastity

"Ok." says Michael as they make their way toward Chastity house.

"So Michael, what's after the spirit's resurrection?" asks Chastity.

"We live together forever. Free from everything. They say it's a spirit's second chance at life." Michael says as they reach Chastity's front door.

So we enter through the front door and they scare Krystal.

"Chastity scared the crap out of me," says Krystal.

"Where is mom?" asks Chastity. "She's not here." says Krystal.

"Do you know where my body is?" Chastity asked.

"My vision tells me It's at Mercy Memorial Hospital 3rd floor room 405." says Krystal.

"Thank you sis Love you I see you later." Chastity says as they are leaving.

"Ok love you too." says Krystal.

"Michael if my body is the ICU then why am I here. It doesn't make sense to me." says Chastity.

"I don't know if we have to go to the hospital to find out. You do know it's not going to be easy feet. It's a place of life and death. We are going to be right in the center of it." says Michael.

"I know." says Chastity.

"No you don't understand we are going to be able to see both life and death. I don't mean life as seeing a baby I mean in spirit form." says Michael.

"Michael, why must you ruin everything for me." says Chastity.

"I'm not telling you this for a reason. When we go to this hospital we will have to deal with dead spirits. Some of them are angry if they are lost and don't know where to go. Also we have to watch out for the life spirits entering the hospital. We can not disrupt that order if one of the spirits of life enters us it will throw off the whole order or it's vaporizing time for us." says Michael.

"Ok Michael." says Chastity.

We finally made it to the hospital. As we're standing in the parking lot. I am amazed by the light show.

"Wow." says Chastity

"Yes pretty I know the bright white balls of light you see entering the hospital that's life we must stay away from those. The bright yellow are the reuse spirits that enter the hospital. The red are old and worn out spirits. To people it looks like a hospital but to us spirits it looks like a light show. Like a christmas tree on christmas morning" says Michael.

"Can you show us how it works?" asks Chastity.

"Yes just remember what I said." says Michael.

They go up to labor and delivery first. They are walking through the highways dodging spirits. They are to one where a mother in labor is about to give birth.

" Now watch the magic," says Michael.

The mother is preparing to give birth and as they get closer to pushing.

"Now watch the balls of light coming in." says Michael.

I watched the balls of light enter through the hospital and I am amazed. I watched the mom's pregnant belly  lights up for a moment like a flash in the sheet as you are playing under the sheet. As the mother pushes the baby out and doctors clean the baby airways as the baby starts crying you can see the baby glow for a moment.

"Why did the baby glow?" asks Chastity.

"It's the spirit taking hold," says Michael.

"That was amazing. People say it's gross but when you see it from the spirit world it's different altogether. What I don't understand is the baby has a heartbeat in the womb. How is it not alive?" asks Chastity. "

"You don't have to have a spirit to have a heartbeat. Now let's go down a floor  and you can see death." says Michael.

We start watching them trying to bring someone back. Chastity notices that the same light is flickering not lighting up like the baby did.

"Let me guess that's spirit letting loose." says Chastity.

"Yes you are correct." Michael. Chastity watches the light leave the body.

"Wait, hold the phone. Is this how I left my body?" asks Chastity.

"I'm sorry." says Michael. The spirit walks into the hallway.

"Where am I?" the spirit asked.

"You're still in the hospital but I'm sorry to tell you. You just died." says Michael

"Ok thank you." says the spirit.

So now I tried to work up the courage to go to my room. I am taking my time as the closer I get the more nervous I get. I don't know what shape my body is in or how bad I look. I hear talking in my room. I stand outside the door, I hear Evan's voice and she hears the  doctor say .

"She is still brain dead from the blows she inflicted to her head. It doesn't mean death, sometimes the brain shuts down to repair itself." says the doctor.

The door opens and they both walk out as they leave the door open. I want to look and then she doesn't. Michael walks in the room. I am trying to get up the courage to follow him. I take my time to walk in the room. I start to cry because I can't handle the pressure. I get past the doorway and stop to gather myself up. I can see all of the machines my body is hooked up to. Even one that keeps a constant check on my brain waves. My heart, blood pressure, and oxygen are staying steady. So I decided to walk closer. I got up to the bedside and I gasped and turned my head into Michael's chest. I am terrified by what I see.

"Michael I look bad." says Chastity.

"I'm sorry." Michael says as he turns and looks at the Chastity body.

I am on life support, cuts, and bruises everywhere.

"Michael what do I do? Do I climb back into my body," says Chastity.

"No it doesn't work that way. If you climb into your body in this state you will die." says Michael.

"Why is that?" asks Chastity.

" Your subtle body leaves your physical body and this happens instantly. Your Subtle body can see your physical body lying and may feel bad and sad and cannot go into the physical body again." Michael says.

"Michael! Help me understand this." Chastity says as she gets fustraight.

"Chastity! Your human brain is part of the spirit. Once it stops firing and what I mean by that is the electric in your brain. When your brain stops firing the spirit leaves your body. Without the pair your body is just an empty flesh and bone. Like this if you take the battery out  of a car it won't start then it is just metal. Your body without your brain and spirit is just flesh. That explains why your spirit left your body." says Michael.

I look back at my body and tears form in my eyes. The bruising and lacerations all over my body tells a story. You fought hard,I thought to myself. I fought hard to survive the tears that began to flow down my cheeks when I turned to Michael again.

"I want to go home, I want to be able to hold my mom and dad. I want to see all my friends, especially Evan. I miss Evan Michael. Please help me get back to my body, so I can wake up and tell them who I am." Chastity says sobbing.

Michael turns to me again and raises my face to his.

"Chastity, I will help you with every fiber of my soul to get you back home." Michael says with a sad smile on his face.

Michael looks past me and to my body, I went through so much, and the son of a bitch tried to kill me, but this soul is too strong to go. Michael walks over to the chart hanging outside of the door. Reading it to himself he notices that I was sexually assaulted the night this evil man tried to kill me. This man not only sexually assaulted her, but he stabbed me twelve times and hit me over the head. I have a brain bleed, internal bleeding, and by the looks of my chart the doctors wrote that I may never be able to have kids. I was paying attention to the nurses walking the hallways as he looked at me.

The sadness overcomes his body, how could I ever want to go back to my body. Going through all the pain once I do wake up, Michael can't stand the thought of me hurting and in so much pain and not be able to help me. Michael had to get me to stay with him. At the bottom of my chart Michael notices that the percentage of survival is less than twenty percent. So even if I do come out of it, my body could still give out and fail me. Michael shakes his head and lowers his head and sighs. I look over at Michael and see that his  head is hung low and I heard his sigh.

"Hey, did you find something out?" Chastity asks.

Michael looks at me startled, not knowing if he should tell me or not. Michael looks at me and decides that the time isn't right to tell me.

"No, nothing. I wish I could tell you more and try to figure something out. Maybe we should wait and see if the doctors come by and see what they say." Michael says.

"Michael, my family doesn't even know I'm alive. I'm lying here in this hospital in a coma and can't even wake up to tell the doctors who I am. I'm in a freaking limbo and stuck and all I want to do is go home." Chastity yells.

Michael walks up to me and looks down at me. The hurt behind his eyes causes me a pang of pain. How could I be so mean to the only person who has tried to help me. All I wanted to do was go home and see my family and friends again. But, it feels like Michael is hiding something from me and trying to keep me with him.

"Look, maybe we should get you out of here." Michael says, trying to gently grab Chastity by her arm.

"Don't you freaking touch me. I don't want you to touch me! Do you not see me laying in that hospital bed? I feel helpless and I don't need your sympathy. I know how to leave and I don't need your help to leave!" Chastity yells.

I close my eyes and see myself with my friends and Evan.

"Chastity please don't leave, we need to talk." Michael pleads, but his pleads are unheard as Chastity disappears.

When I open my eyes, I'm in a bright hallway and there are kids laughing and having fun. I notice it's my high school hallway and I look around and feel the warmth of the lights warming my soul.

"Julia lets go." says Michael.

"What about Chastity?" asks Julia.

"It's normal she has mixed emotions and seeing it for herself sent her the edge." Michael says as they disappear.

I kept walking through my high school hallway or so as it seems. As I kept walking the highway gets longer then becomes pitch black. I scream and start crying. I am overcome with fear and I don't know what to do. I heard growling so I do what first comes to mind.

"Michael! Michael! Michael!" Chastity yells. Michael hears her yells.

"Julia stay here." says Michael.

Micheal rushes to me. I have my back against the wall and afraid to move. I am afraid that the way I talked to Michael that he won't come. Just as she assumed the worst Michael arrives out of nowhere grabs me. He has to calm me down so I'm so scared.

"Chastity It's me. Come wrap your arms around my neck." Michael says as he picks up chastity legs up and cradles her.

Michael gets me out of there. Michael takes me to beautiful forest areas Michigan on warm summer days and bird chirpin. I fainted from fear. Michael lays me down. Michael hurries to take his jacket off and lays over me. Julia is  stairing at Michael.

"What?" asks Michael.

She clears her throat.

"Nothing." Julia says as she is not trying to look at Michael.

This is the first time that I have taken my jacket off. The surprise that was hiding underneath as Julia can see. I am muscular and chazel with an eight pack. Julia can't help herself but to look.

"Alright I'll bite. What is on your mind?" I say.

"I didn't think ghosts would like this." Julia says.

"Oh you expect sheets or slime with gross veins. Did you think my body would disappear underneath my jacket?" I say.

"More like an image," Julia replies.

"You watch too much tv. You're still yourself when you die. Your body doesn't become invisible just only to the living world unless you're a medium or physico. We're just like anyone else just we don't have flesh and blood. At the same time we can't be shot. We can't be cut. We can't be hurt at all other than being eaten by evil. Ghost just means the unknown or the unseen." I say to Julia.

I start to stir and try to sit up. I see a young man rushing over to make sure I'm alright. When he reaches where I am at he tries to help me up slowly. I see him and I notice he doesn't have his jacket on.

"Wow hello." I say to Michael.

"What?" I ask Chastity.

"Nothing I have ever seen you without your jacket."I reply

I overlook it.

"Are you alright?" I ask Chastity.

"Yes. Where are we "I ask

"We're in the beautiful forests of Michigan." says Michael.

"It is beautiful." says Chastity.

I put his jacket back on and sat down beside Chastity.

"You should take your jacket off more often." says Chastity.

"I'm glad to see you're in good spirits." Michael says as Chastity giggles.

"So I take it you enjoyed the scenery. Was it a good view." says Michael.

"I'm just saying you should take it more often." says Chastity.

"So did everyone get a good view of Michael." Micheal says.

Chastity and Julia giggle.

"What were those scars on your back?" asks Julia.

"I don't want to talk about it." says Michael.

"Ok," says Julia.

"So what is the plan?" asks Chastity.

"We got to figure out a way to get you back to life." says Michael.

"How?" asks Chastity.

"That's what we have to find out." says Michael.

Michael turns looking through the forest trying to figure out a way to give Chastity her life back. Chastity body knows the separation of her spirit and is trying to give out.

Doctor Bryan tells his nurses.

"Her body is trying to give out. Her body is trying to get signals from her brain and since she can't. Her body is sending distress signals. I'm afraid if we keep going we'll have to pull the plug. I promise I'll do my very best to save her." says Doctor Bryan.

Doctor Bryan knows whos every child this is going to lose himself he will do the best he can but he knows it's a very hard thing to lose a child. Chastity can feel that something is not right. Her spirit feels her body pain  as feels to her knees.

"Michael." says Chastity. I turned around and rushed to her side.

"Chastity." says Michael.

"What's going on?" asks Julia.

"Her body is dying and she can feel it." says Michael.

"So what is going to die again?" asks Julia.

"No her spirit knows this will be permanent and there's no return to the body. Michael says.

"Oh no." says Julia as she gasps and puts hands over her face.

I stood there and filled with rage. I am frustrated that I might not be able to save her in time.

"Ughhh I'm on a task that's doom for failure. Are we not fathers? Why me it's always me, it's always me. Now what I am going to do if I can't give this what I promise. I guess that's my wings cut off because I can't keep my promises. This bullshit! I am going to do my best to keep my promise this time no matter what." Michael says as he hits his knees crying.

"You care to talk about those scars now," says Julia.

"No, now is not the time. We must save this girl. Even if it kills me" says Michael.

I can only think of going back to time before Chastity's encounter. But, I know this will be harder than it seems. I know one way or the other I have to save her.

Meanwhile the spirit world is having more spirits than normal. Too many people are dying. The young and the old. The spirit world hasn't seen this many spirits at one time. Some are unable to stay due to the matter of their death and they keep reliving it over and over like a bad movie they can't get out of. Unfortunately nobody can help them. The spirits have to figure out how, who, and why they died. The last haunting memory they had.

Not all spirits choose to relive it as they just want peace. Most people say I'll rest enough when I'm dead. Well unforntally there is no rest depending on your reason for death. The spirit world has no shortage of spirits: women, children, men, young, and old. All of them have died for different reasons. Cancer, car accident, shot, stabbed, heart attack, stroke ect. Spouses waiting for their long lost loves. Children waiting for parents and siblings it's sad to see, especially children waiting by themselves.

They try to keep each other company. Some spirits think that some humans take their life for granted by trying to kill themselves. Most of them mind their own business because they are at peace with no worries, no stress, and no pain. It's backwards humans time is against them as they age spirit on the other hand have a lot of time no aging and no diseases. Go to a place with no time but time there seems forever never ending which it is never ending its keeps on going. Another thing there's no such thing as a celebrity in the spirit world just another spirit because spirits don't care about celebrities all the spirits are worried about is spouses or family members to reunite.

A man and son have been waiting for their long lost loved one for a long time. Jack and Jack Jr.have been waiting for one person for a long time. Jack's wife and Jack Jr's mother. The father and son died in a car accident one night on the way home  from Jack Jr's baseball game. The Astros won their game 6-2 and Jack was reeling with pride that his son hit the home run to win the game. The game was an hour and a half away from home. While driving on the interstate a semi trailer cut Jack's SUV off and ran them into the guard rail. Jack looked over at his son knowing that they wouldn't make it.

When the SUV hit the guard rail, it flipped, throwing Jack Jr through the windshield, and trapping his dad Jack in the car. Jack Jr. dies on impact and Jack dies minutes later from massive internal bleeding. The semi truck driver never stopped to help, he just kept going. By the time the ambulance came onto the site, Jack and Jack Jr. were already out of their bodies. Not feeling the pain they felt at that time.

Jack looks at his son and says.

"I was so scared for you son, I never wanted you to die like this. You had your whole life ahead of you. You and your mom were the last thing on my mind."

Jack Jr. looks at his dad with tears in his eyes.

"Where do we go now dad? What about mom?" he asks.

"This is where we go to a place where pain is no more, and time no longer exists. A place where we will be together, and your mom will be there soon. It may not be today, tomorrow, or months from now, but when her time comes she will be with us again." Jack Sr replies.

Jack looks down at his son, taking his hand as they both walk toward the bright blinding white they see.

"I'm scared dad." Jack Jr. says.

"Don't be scared, we are together and I'm not going to leave you." Jack says looking into the light.

Walking with his son, they enter the light and a sense of peace and calm come over them. Jack and Jack Jr. hear their loved ones who have passed away calling to them. With a smile on their faces they walk toward the voices. Mary sat there waiting for her husband and son to come home  from Jack Jr's baseball game. Mary  couldnt go, because she became ill. Laying in her bed she hears a knock at the door. With the room spinning,

Mary gets up out of bed and heads down the stairs.

"Jack honey did you forget your key again? How was Jack Jr's  gam ..."

The words stopped when she opened the door and saw two police officers standing on her doorstep.

"Are you Mary McConnel?" one of the officers asks.

"Yes, I am. May I ask what this is about?" Mary's voice barely a whisper, her face drained of all color.

"Ma'am I am so sorry to tell you that your husband and son were killed tonight in a car accident. The driver never stopped, but we are looking for him. We are so sorry ma'am for your loss. " the officer says.

Mary looks at the officers, the room begins to spin and she faints. The officers catch her and Mary's last thoughts were, she lost not only her husband but also she lost her only son. Everything went black and her tears streamed out her closed eyes. The funeral for Mary's husband and son was held on a dreary day. Mary looks up to the sky, the gray clouds rolling in, the sound of thunder in the distance. Looking back to her family's caskets Mary begins to sob.

How in the world would she ever survive without her husband and son. Just the thought of it made her shake with sobs. When the funeral was done, Mary headed home in her car, not wanting to be around anyone. When she opened the door to the garage and parked the car, she sat there and screamed in pain, the pain her heart felt, the loneliness she knows she has to endure now. The pain of losing the two people she loved the most. Leaning her head back against the seat, sobbing the tears streaming down her face.

The only thing that comes to her mind is why? The answer she will never have, why did God have to take her husband and only son away from her. Sitting up in the driver seat, Mary opens the door to her car and walks to the door leading into the house. The loud click startled her and she jumped. Walking inside the house, it was eerily quiet. The scent of her husband's cologne wallowing in the air. Walking to her son's room, the door opened. She peers in and begins to sob again.

Pictures of Jack Jr and his father smiling broke every piece of her already broken heart. Jack Jr, wasn't the cleanest kid, but he did keep his room tidy. Memories of Mary finding out she was pregnant began to cloud her mind. Mary and Jack welcome their son into the world.

Thinking to herself.

"Those were the happiest days of her life. My son had his whole life ahead of him, and now he's gone along with my husband."

The gnawing in her stomach consumed her as she dropped to her knees unable to control the tears and heartache she felt.

Meanwhile in the forest of Michigan, I am standing there with anger and frustration as I think of a way to save Chastity.

"Julia  stay here with Chastity. I am going to talk with someone" says Michael.

"Ok" says Julia.

I disappear, Julia standing there looking at Chastity then startled by twigs snapping and two men appear with weird gadgets in their hands. Of course Juila is scared and doesn't know what to do as they are asking questions. Juila Knows she can't say anything about their world. So she decides to answer the best she can.The men are from college and are eager to investigate their first ghost since the forest is rumored to be haunted. Their names are Peter and Lewis.

"Hello I am Peter, is there anyone with us?" asks Peter.

A few minutes later.

"Can you tell us your name?" asks Lewis.

They play the recorder back and here's a woman's voice.

"Yes. My name is Juila." says Juila.

"Why are you here?" asks Lewis.

Juila gives no answer.

"Can you tell us about life after death?" asks Peter.

Julia doesn't answer it because it's against the rules.

"Juila how did you die?" asks Lewis.

"Rape and Murder" says Juila.

Peter and Lewis are ecstatic and left the forest with the evidence they got.

Chapter 3

Learning the Paranormal Experience

Michael goes to see a friend that would know what to do.  How, you ask? Well this friend happens to be the very first spirit that died. That makes him the oldest spirit. They know him as the father of them all. They call him Father Spirit.

"Father Spirit." says Michael.

"Ah Michael how are you doing?" asks Father Spirit.

"Not so good. I'm trying to save this girl and return to her old life. I came to you because you're the oldest of us all." says Michael.

"Does it still hurt you when you tried to save that little." Says Father Spirit.

"Yes and this one is even stranger. She is here but her body is still laying in the hospital." says Michael.

Father Spirit looks at me with confusion and stunned.

"That's not possible. Only mediums have that ability. Are you sure she isn't a medium?" asks Father Spirit.

"She could be. We know her sister is." says Michael.

"Then it seems that the sixth sense of the veil of sight runs in both of them. You only have two options then either go to the hospital, talk her back through or go back before it happens but you can't stop it. I know it will be hard to watch but you only stop before the incident occured that causes her to walk among us. Michael don't let what happened with that little boy follow you around because you did all you could." says Father Spirit.

"Thank you Father Spirit." says Michael.

"In some cases we help people who are given a second chance. I wish we were that fortunate but no  matter, we take what we can  get at least here we don't have to worry about death. We are like immortals as we no longer have flesh and blood as the human world does." says Father Spirit.

"Yes that's true," says Michael.

"Death is the end as so it is believed. Life isn't the end as spirits we are given the right to, Fix what we run out of time to do, Fix our wrong, Seek our revenge even to those who did us wrong, and most of watch over our living family." says Father Spirit.

"That's why you're the oldest because of your  knowledge of us." says Michael.

Father spirit raises dirt he got from the human world and turns it into  a shape of a man.

"Yes but I don't mind sharing the knowledge. Remember the saying ashes to ashes which mean we raised up from ashes and when our body dies we go back to which it came meaning ashes. Death to death  meaning live the life you are given and when you die you shed your vessel that carried you through life. Now your spirit will live on even after death. Father Spirit says as dirt slowly falls to pieces.

"Thank you Father Spirit." says Michael.

"You're welcome Michael.

"Now go save the girl before it's too late." says Father Spirit.

"Thank you I will." says Michael.

Michael goes to the hospital to try talking her back threw first. I think to himself Chastity is a medium how could this be. How did she not know about that? I am standing by Chastity bed thinking about what I am going to say to her that would bring her spirit back to her body. I am standing there in a daze then is startled when I feel a hold on his shoulder. I slowly turned to see who this was.

"Michael I am Chastity grandfather Steve don't be afraid. I came to see my granddaughter. Then I see you standing here" says Steve.

"Yes sorry sir, I just came back from Father Spirit and he said that chastity is medium. That's how it's possible for her body to lay here and her spirit to be in our world." says Michael.

"Ah yes, all of my grandmother's that gift also. So that's possible." says Steve.

Doctors and nurses walking in and out. As one doctor remains he shuts the door. Steve and I are confused and wondering what's going on. We're standing there talking there.

"The other staff couldn't see you, that means you're dead." says Doctor Ryan.

"You can see us?" asks Michael and Steve.

"Yes. I have been able to see spirits since my near death experience when I was a child. I see people walk through these hallways that other people can't. Some of them need help and some down right evil. You guys aren't evil so what do you need help with?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"Well this girl in front of you is a medium and her spirit is stuck in our world with her body laying here because of the trauma she went through. So I am trying to get her back to her physical body." says Michael.

"Oh that's not good." says Doctor Ryan.

"Why do you say that?" asks Steve.

"It's dangerous to a Medium. Have you ever heard of the forever sleep?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"No, I haven't," says Michael.

"Your chances of talking this girl back is slim. The forever sleep means that every minute she stays in spirit the more her body becomes nothing but an empty vessel to the point that she remains in the spirit world forever." says Doctor Ryan.

"What do we do?" asks Steve.

"There is a way. We will need powerful mediums to help her back. One to go in and grab her, the other to look out to keep unknown spirits away from them." Doctor Ryan says.

"It's dangerous," says Michael.

"Anything you do is dangerous." says Doctor Ryan.

The pressure is getting to Michael and is feeling rage. Yes, spirits are not exempt from their feelings. At this time my rage has risen too high. I am trying to control the rage but the mounting pressure and the feeling of failing. I finally reached his breaking point. I yell in rage and shatter the windows. The nurse rushes in the room.

"Everything is fine, the windows just shatter. Will you have the maintenance man come up and fix it please." says Doctor Ryan.

Grandpa Steve leaves Doctor Ryan continues to check over Chastity body and brain functions. Doctor Ryan grabs Chastity and stands there for a moment then passes out. As Doctor Ryan's body hits the floor Michael is confused about what just happened. I turn around and see Doctor Ryan spirit walk through the wall. I'm brushed by the nurse that enters the room. I heard one nurse say he does this often.

"What are you up to?" says Michael.

I follow the way Doctor Ryan went. Even though Doctor Ryan has a head start I try to catch. I heard something.

"This way Michael." says Doctor Ryan.

I follow the direction the voice is coming from. I come to the front entrance then stop. Doctor Ryan is standing there.

"Where do we go Michael?" asks Doctor Ryan.

I am really confused.

"Follow me Doc." says Michael

"So Doc, how does it feel to be outside your body?" asks Michael.

"It's an experience that you will never forget," says Doctor Ryan.

"I thought you said this was dangerous." says Michael.

"It is. I'm adventurous and love the thrill of danger." says Doctor Ryan.

"So what are you gonna do?" asks Michael.

"I need to see the situation to know what to do," says Doctor Ryan.

Doctor Ryan closes his eyes, and the memories begin to flood into him like a movie playing on a theater screen. Taking a deep breath he lets them flood in, and one case that ripped his heart out came to his mind. The little boy he wasn't able to save, his name was Kyle, he was about 8 years old. Cancer was his diagnosis and Dr. Ryan remembers trying to do everything to help the little boy. No matter how much radiation and chemotherapy that little boy went through the cancer kept spreading.

Every day and sometimes at night Dr Ryan would go and check up on his patient.

"Kyle, how are you feeling little man?" Dr. Ryan asked.

The boy's frail body, weak from all the chemo and radiation treatments he had to endure, never showed through. Kyle always had a smile on his face, the spark of life was no longer in his eyes.

"Hey doc, I'm good. I'm ready to go home, I feel great." Kyle said weakly.

Dr. Ryan grabbed Kyle's chart and with tears in his eyes he looked at the boy.

"Buddy we have to keep you here a little longer." Dr. Ryan says to Kyle.

Kyle looks at him, smiles and nods his head as he falls back asleep. Dr.

Ryan looks over at Kyle's parents and says.

"The test results are not good. Chemo and radiation is not working, the cancer is still spreading. My medical opinion and it's very hard for me to say this, but Kyle only has a couple days to a week. If so, I'm so sorry Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. All we can do is make his last moments as comfortable as possible." Dr. Ryan says tears glistening his eyes.

Both Kyle's mother and father held each other and cried, Dr. Ryan  turns and walked out silently. Letting the information and news sink in. Dr. Ryan left his shift, and had the next couple of days off. When he returned to the hospital he walked towards Kyle's room.

The nurse looks up from the desk and says.

"Doctor, I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but Kyle passed away yesterday." the nurse looks at Dr. Ryan with tears in her eyes.

"He's gone? Please tell me that sweet child didn't feel any pain." Dr. Ryan says.

"No, he went peacefully." the nurse says.

The memory suddenly flashes out of Dr. Ryan's mind and he opens his eyes to the present. He may not have been able to save that little boy Kyle, but he'll be damned to hell if he doesn't help Chastity to get back to her body. Nothing and no one was going to stand in his way or stop him. Even if it kills him, he would help this young lady with every breath he takes. Doctor Ryan stands there in a daze. In the spirit world Mary is explaining what happened after their death. On Jack and Jack Jr's seventh anniversary of their deaths, Mary went to visit them and put flowers on their graves.Sitting there looking at the cold tombstone only made her heart ache worse. Mary looks down at the ground as the memories flood back in of the night the state police came to her door telling her that her husband and only child were killed in a hit and run accident caused by a semi driver.

Even now, seven years later her husband and son have not found justice. It's like the semi driver just disappeared into thin air.

Mary looks up at their tombstones and says.

"I miss you both everyday, the nights are the worst. Lying in bed, no sound. Walking past your room Jack Jr. my heart breaks. I didn't change anything, it has all been left the same. I can't bear to get rid of your stuff or your father's. At least if it's still there, then I can at least think you both are still with me. I hope wherever you both are, you are both happy and together."

Mary laid a kiss on each tombstone as she walked away, tears streaming down her eyes. Mary's phone rings when she reaches her car, she pulls it out of her pocket and answers it.

"Hello." she says.

"Mary, this is Dr. Maurice, I wanted to call and tell you that your test results came in." Dr. Maurice says.

"Oh yes, well doctor what were the results?" Mary asks.

The line was silent, and then the words echoed in her ears. "I'm so sorry Mary to inform you that you have cancer. It's stage four. There's nothing more we can do, but to keep you comfortable till the end." Dr. Maurice says with sorrow in his voice.

"Hey doc, don't be sad. I'm not sad, at least soon I will be with my husband and son again. Don't grieve for me, I have waited seven years to be with my family, and now my time has come. How long do I have?" Mary asks.

"Dr. Maurice says.

"A month from now, the cancer is rapidly spreading. Your blood cell count is really low."

"Thank you doctor for everything you have done for me. I really appreciate you trying your hardest to help me, but I'm tired and ready to go home with my family. Have a good evening." Mary says as she hangs the call up.

Mary heads home, the sunny sky gleaming through the windshield, the sun almost blinding. When she reaches her house she parks the car and heads inside the deafening quietness of the house. The words the doctor said to her ran through her memories of the word cancer. Mary figured she would live to an old age, turning towards the fireplace. She looked at the pictures of her husband and son smiling. Seven years without them and now in a matter of weeks her life will be coming to an end.

Mary's thoughts racing wondering if she will be in pain or if she will go without pain. The thought sends shivers down her spine, she definitely didn't want to be in pain. Will she get to see her husband and son again, or is it just what people say when death comes calling. Turning around she begins to walk down the long hallway to her bedroom. She touches Jack Jr's door as she passes. Thinking to herself what it would be like to finally be home with them again.

When she walks into her bedroom, she knows what she is going to do. Walking toward the master bathroom she opens the door and walks in. Walking over to the medicine cabinet she opens it and pulls out her bottle of pills. Mary doesn't want to die on  cancer's terms she wants to die on her own terms.

Mary looks into the mirror and says out loud.

"Lord please forgive me for what I'm about to do."

She walks out of the bathroom and closes the door. Walking over to her bed she sets the pill bottle down on the nightstand next to her water. Sitting on the bed, she bows her head as the tears stream down her cheeks.

"Please forgive me lord, I only want to be with my husband and son. These past seven years without them have been heartbreaking. I cannot take another day like this." Mary sobs.

She grabs the pill bottle, opens the lid and pours all the pills in her hand. She leans over and grabs her glass of water, puts all the pills in her hand in her mouth, and drinks the water till there is nothing left. Mary lays back on her bed till she feels her pillow below her head, and she closes her eyes and lets the numbness lull her to sleep. When Mary opens her eyes it is to a blinding white light, brighter than she has ever seen before. She's not in pain, she doesn't feel sadness. Mary is finally at peace, shielding her eyes from the bright light she sees two figures standing in the distance.

Mary's heart begins to race when she realizes it's her husband Jack and her son Jack Jr. She rushes towards them with a smile on her face. When she reaches her husband and son she embraces them not wanting to let go.

"Momma, I missed you so much. Dad and I were wondering when you were coming home to us. We have been waiting forever." Jack Jr says looking at his mother.

"It is true my love, we have waited and watched over you. We have missed you more than you will ever know. Now we can all be together again." Jack says looking down at his wife.

Mary looks at her husband and son smiling with tears glistening her eyes and says.

"We are all together again and nothing will ever separate us again. I am home."

Jack embraces his wife, kissing her and hugging her tightly.

"Are you ready now?" Jack and Jack Jr say together.

"Where are we going?" Mary asks.

"Home love, we are all going home." Jack says taking his wife and son's hand in his own hands.

Jack, Mary and Jack Jr. all walk toward the blinding light hand in hand together. The last thought Mary has before the calming light engulfs her and her family.

"We're finally going home."

Then the three of them were gone.

Meanwhile Michael finally snaps Doctor Ryan out of daze.

"Doctor Ryan is everything alright." says Michael.

"Yes, just the flashbacks of the little boy I tried to save." says Doctor Ryan.

"Well that's where we understand each other. I also tried to save a little boy. This Chastity is right here." says Michael.

Doctor Ryan looks at Chastity.

"How long has she been out?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"A while now." says Michael.

"Oh this isn't good." says Doctor Ryan.

"Why do you say that?" asks Michael.

"She might now wake up again." Dr. Ryan replies.

She has been without her body for so long. Michael sighs as the pressure builds even higher. I know that unless Chastity wakes up, bringing her spirit back to her body isn't going to happen. Now it's time to figure out what to do next. Doctor Ryan continues to check over Chastity.

Then we all hear noises. A serial killer has brought a victim to their location. They know they can't interfere with it. I am itching to stop with all the pressure he's under. Julia motioned at me to stand down. I angrily disappeared. Julia sighs in relief. A few seconds later Michael brings back an evil spirit and the evil spirit attacks the serial killer. I used the laws to his advantage. A good spirit won't dear challenge spirit law but an evil other on the other hand unless it involves death. So the evil finishes with the serial killer and they disappear.

"Michael, why did you do that that could have been deadly for all of us." says Julia

"He had to be stopped. That innocent soul was fixing to die at the hands of an evil soul. Just for his gratifications." says Michael.

"Michael I think all this is getting to you. I think you need to take a break and cool off." says Julia.

"NO. I'm staying right here." says Michael.

"You're not the Michael I met. This pressure is changing you and not for the better. It's like you're turning evil. Chastity  would be app alled  at you . We need to save her but not let it consume us." says Julia.

"You're right." says Michael.

"As spirits we can only do so much. Now lets do the damn best we can without hurting ourselves because if we aren't here to save her who will. Now this brave Doctor Ryan that happens to be a medium is here to help us so lets see what can do to help her." says Julia.

"Um guys if we are going to do something it better be quick as possible.

She is turning cold." says Doctor Ryan.

"What does that mean?" asks Michael.

"She is becoming more of a spirit and less likely to return to the human world." says Doctor Ryan.

"Doctor Ryan Just a shot in the dark. What if we have sister help. She is also medium." says Michael.

"We can try." says Doctor Ryan.

"Julia will go get her?" asks Michael.

"Yes," says Julia. Julia disappears.

"Chastity  we're going to do everything we can to save you." Michael says to the chastity sleeping body.

"Michael I got to get back to my body. Meet me in my office when you guys are ready." Doctor Ryan says as he disappears.

Julia arrives in  Krystal's room .

"Oh crap you scared me." says Krystal.

"I'm sorry we need your help with your sister and you need you to come with me." says Julia.

"Ok." Krystal says as she prepares to leave.

Michael is  inpainetilly waiting for Julia and Krystal to arrive.they finally arrive.

"We have to meet Doctor Ryan in his office at the hospital." says Michael.

So Michael picks Chastity and cradles her in his arms as they make their way to the hospital. So they get to Doctor Ryan's office.

"Michael, what is wrong with my sister." replies Krystal.

"She is in a deep sleep. We need to get her out of it." says Michael.

"Ah there you guys are. You must Chastity's sister. Hello my name is Doctor Ryan. Understand you're a medium." says Doctor Ryan.

"Yes,"says Krystal.

"Ok we're going to try to bring her spirit back to her body." says Doctor Ryan.

"Ok." says Krystal. Michael is pacing the floor nervous grinding his teeth about if this is going to work.

"What I need you to do is place your hands on her head and focus your energy on her. It would be better for her to see her sister than me." says Doctor Ryan.

"Ok" says Krystal.

She places her hands on Chastity's head. She focuses her power as the lights flicker and the window shatters. Then Krystal to the floor next to Chastity.

"Now all we can do is sit and wait." says Doctor Ryan.

Krystal is walking through what Chastity would consider her peaceful place. She is trying to figure out where Chastity could be. Julia and I are quite nervous; they don't want to lose both sisters.

"If she takes too long I'll go in after them." says Doctor Ryan.

"How long is that?" asks Michael.

"Michael we have to give her a chance to for her." says Doctor Ryan.

There's a knock at the door.

"Doctor Ryan  you're need ed down the hall." says a Nurse.

"Ok be right there. Keep a close eye on them" says Doctor Ryan then leaves the room.

"I hope he knows what he is doing." says Michael.

"Michael cool it. Give it a chance we surely weren't getting anywhere." says Julia.

Then the door opens and kart wheels in. the maintenance man has come up to fix the windows. What is unknown to him is four other people in the room. There hoping he doesn't see Krystal on the floor. Doctor Ryan comes back in time.

"Oh you're here to fix the window." says Doctor Ryan as he tries to avoid the maintenance from seeing Krystal on the floor.

"Yes I have. Ok all fix" says the Maintenance as he leaves the room. Doctor sighs in relief.

"Everything going ok?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"I think so." says Michael. Krystal is walking and finally sees Chastity.

"Chastity." says Krystal as they hug.

"What are you doing here?" asks Chastity.

"I'm here to save you. You have been in a deep sleep for a while." says Krystal.

"Ok where do we go?" asks Chastity.

"Just follow me." says Krystal as they begin to walk back through.

Everybody else is getting antsy hoping they come back soon. Doctor Ryan is preparing himself to go in at any moment. Then finally they come back. It didn't work as planned. They woke her spirit but not her body. Doctor Ryan and I can't believe it didn't work.

"Now what doc?" says Michael.

"Well we have to figure this out." says Doctor Ryan.

Michael hugged Chastity.

"Welcome back girl." says Michael.

"How long was I out?" asks Chastity.

"At least a couple of days." says Michael.

"Well we still have the other two options left on the table," says Doctor Ryan.

"What's he talking about?" asks Chastity.

"Bringing your body back to your body." says Michael.

"After all this I'm not sure if I want to go back." says Chastity.

"Why do you say that?" asks Michael.

"I don't know of anybody who would have done what you guys have done for me." says Chastity.

"Well I'm with you whatever you decide," says Michael.

"Now I feel offended. I'm here and I help get you back." says Krystal.

"I'm not talking about you Krystal." says Chastity.

Krystal laughs in relief. While our friends are celebrating they got Chastity back and something sinister is happening.

What's unknown to our friends is that all the murders are mystery and dead. Which means they are roaming the world and spirit world.  Which they have something planned for our friends. An evil soul in the human world is an evil soul in the spirit world. Which they murder in life and they will continue in the afterlife. Spirits aren't easily killed but they are ways for an evil spirit to end a good spirit. They weaken them down with any means necessary then they suck them up like drinking soda through a straw.

You may ask how or why. Well an evil isn't a pure spirit it tainted and  they need good spirits to contain themselves. This is why serial killers need to kill. The enjoyment of taking an innocent soul. The need to purify their spirit. The lust in the kill. Not all the time but often an evil spirit will put itself in the order of birth to be reborn and wreak havoc on the world. Just as evil spirits wreak havoc in the spirit world. The battle of good and evil just isn't life.

It continues in the afterlife. Even though evil and good spirits often cross each other some are driven by the need for purification of their soul at any means necessary. No matter the cost. Please don't be confused. I know I referred to them as people. In a way they're just in their spirit form because they sheded the vessel.

Death is shedding your body and turning back to your spirit.

Chapter 4

My Body

You're seen by your flesh and blood but while you no longer bind by the flesh and blood there's nothing left to be seen. Unless you have a gift. Even the mind can't process it. When you think you see something your mind is trained as playing tricks on you. Think of it as a block that you're only to the living if you remove that block now you see what you didn't before. Mediums don't have that block they are able to see our world and the spirits in our world. Then there are some mediums that only see pictures of the spirit.

That's why we call them spirits or ghosts because we can't always see them. You hear the saying that what you can't see can't hurt you. Well yes and no generally good spirits won't hurt you but evil spirits will always hurt you. That's evil spirits will feed off of it. They expect you to let your guard down. That's when they attack or sometimes possess you. Either way it takes your soul or spirit which is the same but it's become used in two different meanings. So as Doctor Ryan and I are trying to come up with a plan of their own in case Chastity changes her mind.

"So this boy you said you tried to save?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"Yea his spirit somehow lost his body and I tried to get his spirit back to his body but I didn't make it in time." says Michael.

"I think you did because that boy was me. I had a terrible accident and I lost my body, so you help me find it." says Doctor Ryan.

"Wow I thought I failed for years." says Michael.

"No you didn't." says Doctor Ryan.

So since the air is clear they get back to planning with A and B plans. A being they try to walk her spirit back through to her body. Plan B would have to go back before it happens. I knew it would be a risk because of evil spirits.

"If we take Plan B It will be only me, Julia, and Chastity because of evil spirits attacking us." says Michael

"I  understand. " says Doctor Ryan.

They all understand the plans and the risk that go along with it. Chastity is still undecided what she wants. Especially since all the trouble they went to bring her spirit back. She would rather be dead then see anyone else risk themselves. She wants to go back to her old life but the other hand is worth it. It's a hard choice for her to decide. Chastity flashes back to her and I. All the time they had together. I've shown her what it is like to be a spirit and how their world works. The thought hasn't crossed her mind that how many more years would she have on earth if she went back.

What harm would she be subjected to? If she lived to an old age what would she die of? It all just makes it harder on her to decide. She knows that it will also hurt me even though I don't show it I enjoy Chastity company. She remembers the first time they met eyes light up because he was alone for some time. Chastity looks over at me and I smile. I know that she is making a tough decision. So I let her think about what she wants. I will support whatever decision she makes.

On the other hand Krystal wants her sister back and her mom. I know I can still visit her if she goes back. I just want her to be happy. I don't think she would give up the chance to get married or have children. I wouldn't want her to either. Doctor Ryan keeps a check on Chastity's body to make sure everything is in order. Keeping everything like it's normal.

"Is everything ok?" Michael asks Chastity.

"Yes everything is fine. Just thinking is all." says Chastity

"Well don't think too hard." says Michael.

"I won't. I'm just making sure I make the right decision." says Chastity.

"Well don't make the wrong one." says Michael as he gives Chastity a hug.

"Oh I think Michael likes you." says Krystal.

"Shut up Krystal." says Chastity.

"What I'm just saying." says Krystal.

Chastity shakes her. Would she ever do without a sister? The next thing we know we have a visitor.

"Michael, how is everything going?" asks Father Spirit,

"Father Spirit, what are you doing here?''

Yes Everything is going good." says Michael.

Everyone else is in shock.

"Father Spirit?" says Julia, Krystal, Chastity and Doctor Ryan.

"Yes I am Father Spirit. I came to check on you Michael." says Father Spirit.

"Everyone, I would like you to meet Father Spirit. The oldest of us all. It is a great honor you came to visit us." says Michael.

"It's my pleasure. This must be Chastity. Are you still in spirit or back in your body?" asks Father Spirit.

"Spirit." says Chastity.

"Father Spirit, we had set back, she fell into a deep sleep we had to get her out of," says Michael.

"I hope you guys are careful." says Father Spirit.

"She is not sure if she wants to go back now," says Michael.

"That's your decision dear. Just make sure it's the choice you want." says Father Spirit.

"Father Spirit, it's a good thing you're here. We might need some help with this plan. We have a plan A to bring her spirit back to her body. Then plan B Go back to when the incident happened. We know it would be a risk because of evil spirits." says Michael.

"Michael it's a risk when you go anywhere. I dealt with two evil spirits on the way here." says Father Spirit.

"You dealt with two. They  maybe already be on us." says Michael.

Now the pressure is on. They know to expect evil spirits.

"You, they always want me. I would make a good meal for them as old as I am." says Father Spirit.

"Please be careful when you travel. We don't need anything to happen to you Father Spirit. It would be a great loss to us." says Michael.

"Michael I'm always careful. You guys have three mediums in the room. You guys are more powerful than you think. There is enough power in this room to light half the United states. The only way the evil spirits will be able to take you guys is if you didn't know that." says Father Spirit.

"So we are forced to be wrecked?" says Michael.

"Why yes. I have seen it many times. The more mediums you have the better. Nothing will stop you." says Father Spirit.

"Well that's good to know. Well if we need to do plan B then we get as many mediums as we can. I got a feeling that's when the evil spirits will attack us. All of them have to stay in their bodies or the evil spirits could take over them." says Michael.

"Yes they would expect you to be in spirit for that reason. That would be their main goal. Then live again to finish their evil ways." says Father Spirit.

"So will we know them when we see them?" asks Doctor Ryan.

"Yes and no. Not all evil spirits have hooves and horns or look like animals. They can look just like us." says Father Spirit.

So they go over the plans and they will only act if Chastity makes the decision to go back. Father Spirit shares his wisdom with us to make sure they're ready for what could happen. Any mistake could cost them everything. Chastity is shocked by how many spirits are trying to help her. It's like a nightmare that never ends. One she can't wake up from if she had skin to pinch to check if she was awake she would. She is unsure what to do as she sighs in despair as she slides down the wall and sits on the floor. She looks out the hospital window thinking what it would be like to walk the streets again.

What have her friends done since she hasn't been in school for a while. Have they moved on without her. Do they replace her with  some one else? Did her boyfriend move on and is seeing somebody else he is in love with her or him.

"Michael I want to see what has happened with my old life." says Chastity.

"What?" asks Michael.

"If I see what I think then I can make my decision." says Chastity

"Make sure you do it without risking yourself." says Father Spirit.

"Will do." says Michael.

On Monday morning children are coming back to school after the weekend. Walking through the halls with no care in the world but walking among them who they can't see is Chastity and I. Students passing by with no clue of anything.

"I don't remember schools being so loud," says Michael.

"Yeah they can get pretty rowdy." says Chastity.

"Even if they could hear us they couldn't. It's so loud." Michael says as he floats up and sits on the lockers.

"Lucky the principal can't see you or you would be suspended." says Chastity.

"Well it's a good thing I don't go to school here. Come to think of it I don't remember school being like this. We acted up, they gave us the paddle." says Michael.

Chastity looks over at Michael and winces, like she can feel the paddle.

"Why would they give you guys the paddle, corporal punishment was banned ages ago." Chastity says looking at Michael.

"Well little dove, back then it was enforced. Not saying I agree with it, because I hated it as much as the next kid, but it did keep us in line." Michael says, smirking.

The sound of her friends walking down the hall catches her attention, she looks at Michael and says "Showtime."

I look down at her and smile.

Whatever the outcome, this will make her decide to either stay with me for eternity or return to her body to her old life. When Chastity looks down the hall she sees Evan. Still handsome as ever, hair is now spiked and the tips are blue, Chastity smiles he remembered her favorite color. Her heart skips a beat. Evan and her friends all stop by their lockers. Before any of them was able to open them, Chastity walks over to Evan's locker and opens it. She watches his face go stark white and shock lined his lips.

"Guys, my locker came open on its own. Do you think it's Chastity?" Evan says.

Melinda one poplar kids, with long brown hair, she think her body is a gift from the gods, and she's the cheerleader team

"Evan sweetie, you have been hung up on her since freshman year, and now that she's gone it has gotten worse. You need to move on." Melinda says.

Evan looks over at Melinda, his face going from shock to anger.

"I can't just move on, I loved her and I still do. That's why I am fighting to find her killer. Everyone gave up, not me. I will find justice for her." Evan says slamming his locker door and walking angrily down the hall to his calculus class.

"That boy has it hard for her. Too bad, I was going to help him forget about her." Melinda says smiling evilly.

Allison, one chastity close friend, also a popular student, she's thicker with ceveres, she has a tattoo of "Friend Forever '' on her inner forearm.

"Mel, Chastity was your friend." Allison says.

"No, I only tolerated her. I really couldnt stand her prissy, prude ass. I'm glad the bitch is dead. Quite funny how she died though." Melinda says, smirking.

Allison walks up to Melinda and punches her square in her jaw, the loud crack and Melinda falling to the ground confirms everyone's suspicion. Allison broke Melinda's jaw.

Chastity can't do anything but shake her head. It's taking every ounce of her, not to grab her up. I step back to let Chastity have at her.

"You fucking bitch, you hateful motherfucking piece of shit. Don't you ever talk about Chastity that way. Next time you do I will fucking kill you!" Allison yells.

Jumping on top of Melinda and continues beating her with her fists.

The students crowd around the two girls all yelling"Fight, Fight!"

"Yeah, that's my girl. Whoo Allison." Chastity says.

The security hear the commotion and run towards the group pushing them apart to get to the girls. Allison is still throwing every punch, while Melinda is covering herself bleeding. The security guards grab the two girls and carry them down to the office. The crowd disperses and heads to class. Chastity looks at me with shock on her face.

"See little dove, you still have a young man pining for you. Actually fighting to find your killer and a girl who literally would fight anyone who smeared your name. There is nothing more you need to know. Now comes the choice and it's yours and only yours." Michael says.

Chastity looked up at me as I jumped down from the lockers. I place my hand on her cheek.

"You need to think long and hard about this decision. For it is not an easy one to make. I'm going to go, and let you have some time alone. Meet me at the cafe at 4pm." Michael says closing his eyes and disappearing before Chastity could get a word out.

Thinking to herself she knows this is a very hard decision to make. She is falling for me, but she wants to go back to her old life. With her mom, her friend Allison and her boyfriend Evan. Oh my god, Evan never got over her, he is fighting everyday to find her killer and Chastity knows he won't rest until he is caught. Chastity for the rest of the day walks the hallways of her high school, watching, listening to the other students talking. Happy about Prom coming up and who the girls are hoping to ask them.

Chastity smiles sadly, Prom, the one night she wanted to spend with Evan. She knew he was going to ask her. She was head over heels in love with him, and now Chastity knows he is head over heels in love with her. Looking at the clock on the wall in the hallway it reads 3:45pm. Chastity closes her eyes and thinks of the cafe. When she opens her eyes she is standing in front of the cafe. Chastity looks in the window and sees me sitting there waiting for her. What will she tell me, Chastity herself doesn't even know what decision she is making yet. When Chastity walks into the coffee shop I look over at her and smile.

"So little dove, made a decision yet?" Michael says.

"I haven't. It's really hard to make a decision that quickly. It's going to take me awhile. Please understand." Chastity says.

Michael looks at her and smiles.

"I will give you all the time you need, but you need to understand. The longer you are in the spirit world, the weaker your body gets. If your body gets too weak, your soul will not be able to go back. Hence you will be a spirit forever. Time is of the essence, little dove." Michael says taking her hand in his rubbing his thumb on the outer part of her hand.

I look at Michael and smile, but his words keep echoing in my head.

"The longer your soul is in the spirit world the weaker your body gets."

I've to make my decision quickly before it's too late. My face frowns, but what will my decision be? My feelings are confusing me, and I'm torn between two places. My mind races as my eyes tear up. Either way whatever decision I make someone is going to get hurt, and I don't want to hurt anyone. I close her eyes and dissipate from the cafe. I need to be alone so I can figure out what to do. I need to go where nothing and no one can disturb the silence I am craving. I need the sound of silence to get my thoughts together, to help me make a decision. To help stop my soul from aching.

When I open my eyes she is standing in front of my family's cabin. The silence envelops my soul and I finally feel at peace to think and make my decision.

"Well hello darkness and silence, how have you been my friend." Chastity says laughing.

In the silence and darkness I walk up to the door, but stops. I heard walking around the cabin. I walk around to the window and peers in. I gasped as I saw who was walking around the cabin. EVAN! I ran to the door and walked in. Startled Evan turns towards the now open door.

"Chastity is that you? If it is, please give me a sign." Evan pleads.

I walk over to Evan and lays my hand on his cheek and whispers

"Oh Evan how I've missed you." Chastity looks into his eyes as his face slowly lightens.

"Chastity, if I could bring you back I would. I have felt guilty since that night. I never stopped loving you, I'm lost without you. I miss you so much, the world seems dark and meaningless without you." Evan says as tears glisten his eyes.

"Evan, I'm here! I wish you could hear me and see me. I'm right here, I'm always with you. I'm trying to come back to you. I really am." Chastity says kissing his lips.

Evan's hand flies up to his lips touching them softly as the cool chill runs over them.

"I love you Chastity and I always will." Evan says bowing his head as the tears stream down his face.

"Oh Evan I have waited since freshman year to hear you say you love me. I love you too Evan!" Chastity says knowing her words are never going to be heard.

For the rest of the night Evan sits on the couch in front of the fireplace unaware that I'm sitting next to him. Listening to every word he is saying.

"I think I knew I was in love with you when we went to the winter formal sophomore year. I was just too chicken shit to tell you, because I never thought you would ever give me those feelings back. I should have told you sooner Chastity. I should have been the one to take you home from that party, instead of you walking alone. None of this would have happened if I was there to protect you. The guilt is eating me up. I think about you every waking hour, I dream about you at night. My dreams are always about you, what could have been if you were still here." Evan says his words filling the empty cabin.

"Evan, it's not your fault what happened to me. It was just fate. If it didn't happen then, it would have sooner or later. Don't feel guilty. I'm not dead, I'm stuck. God, I'm stuck between this world and the spirit world, and I have no damn clue on how the hell to come back." Chastity says looking at Evan wishing he could hear her.

When Evan fell asleep around dawn I leaned down and kissed his lips softly, trying not to disturb him. So this is where Evan goes every night. My family's cabin, the one place he knew I loved more than anything in this world. The one place that made sense to me, the silence was and I still feel peace. Walking out the door, I turn around once more and look at the boy I love, smiling. I close my eyes and think to myself I now have the answer to her difficult decision.

The nights are spent in the cabin sitting there listening to Evan talking and pouring his heart out, not knowing Chastity is right there sitting next to him and talking back to him. Damn it she has exactly one day to figure out how to show herself to Evan, and that's all she needs. Just that one night to spend the most magical night with him. Chastity will have her prom night with Evan and she sits there and vows to him and herself with every part of her soul. Evan will see her again, and then after prom Chastity will tell Michael what decision she has made. No matter how heartbreaking it will be.

Dawn peeks over the horizon, and I've one day before prom to figure out how to show herself to Evan. Evan wakes up, dresses and heads out the cabin locking it behind him. Getting into his mustang he starts the engine and heads down the dirt path to the highway that leads into town. I'm sitting in his mustang as I've done many times before I "died". The song "We Close Our Eyes" comes on the radio and Evan leans down and turns the volume up.

"I know you may not be with me Chastity, but remember the first time we kissed at the winter formal. We were dancing to this song, and I said it would always be our song till the end of time. Still is Chas., everytime I hear this song it takes me back to the winter formal." Evan says his eyes never blinking as the memories come flooding into his mind.

"Evan I will never forget that night. It was and still is the most memorable night of my life. I promise you I am trying to find a way for you to see me at prom. I really am, I want us to be together for that one night." Chastity says looking over at Evan running her hand down his cheek.

Evan leans in to touch me like he can feel my hand. The chill of my touch against his warm skin.

"I will be with you at prom Evan, no matter what. Nothing will stop me." Chastity says smiling.

Looking out the window I noticed Evan had pulled into the high school parking lot. The girls run up to Evan, asking him if he has a date for prom. I watch as Evan politely declines each girl's invitation.

"I'm going solo ladies, sorry. Maybe if things were different and I was different I would have loved to, but there is only one girl who had and still has my heart." Evan says looking at each of the girls.

Their pouty protests make Chastity laugh. Poor girls, Evan is still a heartbreaker, but he is still and always will be all mine. Chastity looks at Evan as he begins walking to his first class. Turning to follow him she runs right into Michael.

"Chastity, where have you been? I have been worried about you." Michael says furiously.

"Well, I told you I needed time to think about my decision. So that's what I have been doing. Taking time to think about my decision." Chastity says looking over Michael's shoulder to see if she can still see Evan.

"Look Michael I need a favor. I want to be able to show myself to Evan, just for one night. That's all I need, just one night. Well tonight actually, it's prom night and I want to be there with him." Chastity says smiling up at Michael's scowling face.

Michael runs his hands down my face. "Chastity you know that isn't an easy feat to accomplish. It takes spirits a long time to be able to do that." Michael says.

The twinkle in my eyes disappears and I look down at the pavement of the school parking lot. Michael takes his hand under my chin and raises my face up to meet his eyes.

"Little dove, if it means that much to you. I will help you, but be forewarned, it takes a lot of energy to do this. You will be weaker, but I will help you. Please don't cry." Michael says soothingly to Chastity.

I jump into Michaels arms and squeal with excitement. Michael holds her tightly, already knowing that whatever decision I've made will hurt him in the end.

"We have a lot of work to do. Lets go, it's time I show you how to materialize in front of someone, but he will be the only one who will see you. But, you can block everyone else out so they don't see the two of you together. It will look like he's just standing there watching his prom go by. In all reality you two will be together and enjoying every minute of it together." Michael says taking Chastity by her hand and pulling her away from the school.

The day seemed to drag on, but Michael was a great teacher, and by the time I finally picked up on how to materialize I was worn out

.

"Michael, I'm tired. I need to rest." Chastity says weakly.

Michael walks up to her and lifts her up, closes his eyes and disappears from the woods to her old room.

Michael lays her down and says "Rest little dove. You need your strength for tonight." Chastity closes her eyes to the sound of the birds calling.

I open my eyes to the darkness and bolts straight up.

"Oh god the prom." she yells.

Closing my eyes sends my spirit to the prom. Looking down at myself in my high school gym I notice I'm not properly dressed for prom. I closed my eyes and imagined the prom dress I wanted to get when I was alive. Light blue corset top with a flowing skirt embellished with rhinestones from top to bottom. I remember telling my mom that if Evan ever asked her to prom this would be the dress I wanted. When I open my eyes I notice I was wearing the dress I always wanted.

Looking around the gym, I saw my friends with their dates dancing to the music the DJ was playing. I smiled but I also felt sadness because I should be here to enjoy this memorable night with my friends and Evan. Turning I scan the gym for Evan. The frown on my face lifts into a smile when I finally see him standing against the wall. Evan was never traditional. I smile as I see what he is wearing. A white buttoned up shirt black slacks and his black leather jacket. I think to myself how sexy he looks right now. Evan looks around the gym at his football buddies with their dates enjoying their prom.

A wave of sadness washed over him, he should be here with me, holding her tight and swaying to music. But he is here alone, his girlfriend no longer here. My death was just one of the many blows that hit him. I look over at Evan frowning.

"Oh Evan, I'm here. I promised you I would be here." Chastity whispers to him as she begins to walk towards him.

When I reached Evan I ran my hand over his cheek. The familiar smell of his cologne feels like home. When their song "We Close Our Eyes" comes on I know this is the time to show myself to Evan. It's now or never. I closed my eyes and I felt warmth start from my feet all the way to my head. When I open my eyes, I am standing next to Evan. I looked at him, tears glistening my eyes.

"Hey handsome, miss me?" Chastity says smiling.

Evan jumps at the sound of my voice and quickly turns to me.

"Chastity is that really you?" Evan asks, shocked.

"Yes. I'm really here." Chastity says.

Evan picks me up and twirls me around in the air as my laughter fills the gym. When Evan sits me back on the ground I grab him and kisses him.

Evan kisses me back, "I can't believe you're here, it's like a dream. Am I dreaming of Chastity?" Evan says.

"No you're not dreaming. I'm here but only for this one night, and I want to enjoy it with you. I couldn't let you stand here on the roof of school alone. You need a pretty girl to dance with." Chastity says taking

Evan's hand and pulled him to the dance with the sound of the music coming from the gym. Evan grabs her and holds her tightly against him as he sways with her to their song. The moon behind them and the stars glisten.

"I've missed you. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to help you. To save you, Chastity." Evan says his words stopped by Chastity kissing him.

"Nothing you could have done would have stopped my death. It would have happened one way or another. But, Evan, I need to tell you something." Chastity says.

"Tell me, anything you need to say please say it." Evan pleads as they continue to dance.

"I'm not dead. I know it sounds weird, but I'm not. I'm in what doctors call a coma. I'm stuck between the spirit world and this world. I haven't learned how to get back into my body yet. I want to come home and be with my family, friends but mostly I want to come back to you." Chastity says.

Evan looks at Chastity shocked. "I was at your funeral, I saw you. It was you in the casket." Evan says.

"No Evan, it was a girl that looked like me. I was attacked that night. The man who did it grabbed me when I was right across from my house. This man thought he killed me but he didn't. I guess where he dumped me was in a nearby town. I didnt see who did it, but I know I'm not dead. The poor girl he attacked and killed wasn't as lucky as me. She lost her life, but he thought he was smart. He dumped her body right where he took me from. Right across the street from my house." Chastity says.

"If this is true, then I need to tell someone." Evan says holding me tighter.

"You need to find my body Evan, find out what hospital I am in. I'm going to try to find out how to get back into my body." Chastity says.

Chastity lays her head on his shoulder and the rest of the world goes quiet.The universe feels like it is just her and Evan, nothing or nobody else matters. When Chastity looks up into Evan's eyes he leans down and kisses her softly on the lips, and stays there. Kissing Evan feels like heaven wrapped into her whole body. Her soul is on fire, and Chastity wraps her arms around his neck and deepens the kiss as they sway to their song. Not a care in the world, Chastity closes her mind off to everything except Evan and this kiss.

Michael watches from the dark corner of the gym, his soul burning from jealousy. He can't and won't lose Chastity. He will fight to keep her. Before Michael does something he knows he will regret, he closes his eyes and goes to the one place he knows will bring him peace.

The train yard, the one place Michael always went when he was a teenager. Anytime anger and jealousy ate at him Michael would take off to the train yard to play a game of chicken with the trains. Most of the time the trains won, except that one night he got drunk on bourbon at the age of nineteen and decided to play chicken with the train. That night Michael lost his life, and he will be damned if he loses Chastity. Michael will once again play chicken with the trains, but this time he won't lose because he is already dead.

I just had to figure how to get his little dove to stay with him longer. As Michael closes his eyes and dissipates he sees the train yard. When he opens his eyes again he is standing on the same tracks the night he died. Heaven help him if Chastity doesnt stay with him. His soul will forever stay in limbo.

"Michael, what are you doing?" asks Chastity. "I am walking through trains. Here comes one now." says Michael.

"Michael this is not funny." Chastity says as she can the train's horn growing louder and louder.

"I am not laughing my dear." Michael says as he stops in the middle of the tracks.

"Michael please don't" Chastity screams as she sees the train a few yards away.

The pressure is mounting at the same time Chastity runs toward Michael but is too late. When the train passes by Chastity gasps and puts her hands over her mouth. As the train is passing by you can see a blue glow in the middle of each train car passing by. Chastity is shocked but as the train ends she sees Michael walk out the back of the train.

Chapter 5

Chastity experiences

"Dear the train killed me once it can't do it again." says Michael.

"How did you do that?" asks Chastity.

" It's easy walk through the center of the train," says Michael.

Chastity is crying and angry.

"Don't be a smartass." says Chastity.

"Oh I'm sorry, did you think I was gonna die. Come here, I'll show you how to do it." says Michael.

You can hear the radio playing in the dockyard and Rob Zombie's Living Dead Girl comes on the radio.

"It does look fun." says Chastity.

"Come on." says Michael.

Chastity walks over to Michael. A train is approaching, just walk through it. Chastity follows Michael lead on this one. When Michael walks through Chastity follows. After the train passes Chastity's face fills joy.

"So that's what it feels like a cool breeze on a warm summer day." says Chastity.

"Told you it wasn't bad. Watch this." says Michael.

When another train approaches Michael starts walking then mists and now he's walking on top of the train, then when he comes back he's riding on the top of another to humans it looks like blue orbs floating around the train.. Chastity joins in the fun playing leap train. Leaping back and forth from train to train.

Michael smiles at Chastity " you learn quick girl. Altogether now" says Michael.

Michael and Chastity are dancing on top of the trains one after another. Then they float off the train into the air. Michael and Chastity are dancing in mid air.

"You ready?" asks Michael.

"Michael ready for what?" asks Chastity. Michael smiles, leans back and floats on his back holding Chastity in the air.

Michael raises back into the standing position. Then speeds up through air at hyper speed . Now they're speeding for the ground.

"Michael what are you doing?" asks Chastity and closes her eyes.

As they hit the ground, they disappear into the ground at the sametime. A few seconds later they come rushing back out the ground into the air swirling in a circle. The swirling back down to the ground. This time they don't disappear. It is just the bottom half of their body with the top above ground swirling in a circle. Then a train passes through them at the sametime.

Michael takes Chastity high into the air. In a rare moment they're dancing high in the air with a full moon behind them. As the moon illuminates the night sky. A perfect moment to be in the air dancing in front of the big moon and the clouds as the dance floor. As ghosts they defy the laws of physics.

After all the fun Chastity and Michael are sitting on top of a broken down train in the dockyard.

"So how did you discover this?" asks Chastity.

"Well one night I was drunk, too drunk and when I was struck by the train I didn't know I was dead. A train came and I didn't move in time it went right through me. So when I'm down I come play with the trains." says Michael.

"That's kinda messed up." says Chastity.

"Yea it beats being drunk and being a ghost we can't get drunk even if we tried." says Michael.

Chastity laughs and says "See this makes my decision so much harder because I would miss this world. I remember the fun we had floating over the snow in the Colorado mountains, seeing birth in the hospital, and now the trains, that was really fun." says Chastity.

"I know the stuff you can't see or do being a human. I didn't have a chance to go back so I learned to deal with it. I never meant to make it hard for you. I wanted to show what it is like to be a ghost." says Michael.

"I know you didn't but I enjoy all of it. I don't regret anything. It isn't fair to us that we met this way." says Chastity.

"You're right it isn't fair to us but there's nothing we can do about it. It sucks bad. I don't regret any of the time we shared together. I enjoy every minute of it. An angel sent to cheer this old soul up. I'm glad I got to see school in the future." says Michael.

Chastity laughs and asks "Yea how many times did you get spank in school?"

"You think I was that bad. Damn girl you have a lot of faith in me that hurt. Hurry, call the heart police,"says Michael.

They sat there and talked for a little while. Enjoying the time they have or maybe more. Chastity is torn between both worlds. Which one is a good decision? A tough one to say the least. When it comes down to it, a chance to see your family again is a choice to keep. It sounds bad in a way that Chastity is in love with Evan and at the same time Michael at that time she was dead and there was no chance of going back. So it's rock in a hard place.

Emotions drive humans and ghosts alike. A ghost is far worse. They have all the time they need to act on it. How you ask well have you ever heard emotion is driven by the soul. Yes as I said you shed your body but everything else you keep. Mind, body and spirit are all linked together that makes you who you are. You are the only you, now Chastity heads back to Doctor Ryan's office.

"Ah Michael welcome back." says Father Spirit.

"Thank you Father Spirit." says Michael.

"How did it go?" asks Father Spirit.

"Chastity is still undecided but  I show ed her the train show." says Michael.

"Oh that was fun." says Chastity

"Train show?" asks Doctor Ryan. "I'll have to show you sometime doc." says Michael.

"Why do I miss all the fun." says Krystal.

Everybody laughs.

"I guess we'll have to show you sometime." says Michael

"I hope so." says Krystal.

"I haven't had any fun for a long time. I never wanted to come out but it seems I get out more often." says Father Spirit.

"Yes you do," says Michael.

"Thank you for your support Michael." says Michael.

"Anytime Father Spirit." says Michael.

"It was well needed." says Father Spirit.

"Ok Father Spirit lets play take me out." says Michael.

"Oh you don't want to play that with me." says Father Spirit.

"Wait what is this, the take me out game?" asks Chastity

. "It's an old time game created by bored ghost children. It's fun as hell actually. "Come on lets go to a field." says Michael.

We go out to the field outside the hospital. Doctor Ryan brings his work out radio with him. Sits on the ground and turns it on. "Um Doc and Krystal you have to be spirit form for this. So they sit next to a tree so when they're in spirit the bodies will rest against the tree and appear as they were sleeping.

"Doc and Krystal, are you ready for it." says Michael.

"Yes." says Doctor Ryan and Krystal.

"Take me out. It's similar to your guys tag but there's no tag to take me out. I'll start it but the first take out will take my place next and so on. They get ready to play and Doctor Ryan's radio is still playing and Seether's Remedy comes on the radio.

"Alright it's game time. Spread out my prey" says Michael.

The name of this game is mist to avoid being grabbed.

"Alright, ready or not here I come." Michael says as he drops his jacket in the heat of the moment it appears to be in slow motion.

Michael takes off and mists at the right moment to grab Doctor Ryan and out to the ground. He wasted no time for the next Julia and put her on the ground. Next he takes out Krystal then chastity. Father Spirit ain't going to be so easy. Michael and Father Spirit have a misting war as Michael gets close Father Spirit mists to right or left. He will mist behind then back in front of him.Finally Father Spirit takes Michael out instead.

"Hey, you gave me a run for my money." says Michael.

"Of course this is my favorite game," says Father Spirit.

"Alright Doc your turn." says Michael.

"I don't know if I can follow that." says Doctor Ryan.

"It's alright just do the best you can," says Michael.

"Damn Michael you took off your jacket again." says Julia.

"Again?" ask Chastity

"Yeah, the first time he did it to cover you up when you were knocked out. I told him he should take off more often," says Julia.

"Yes he should." says Chastity.

Chastity is starstruck by Michael's appearance with his jacket off. Long black hair, Big arms, and chest with washboard abs in black leather pants and boots. She forgot all about " take me out" and is watching Michael play the game. In her own world the music and everything else is muffled until Julia takes her out and knocks her out of daze. Now it's Chastity's turn she takes out Julia first. Father Spirit toys with her as she tries to take him out.

Chastity mists behind Father Spirit to take him out but she saves Michael for last. Michael sees her coming and tries to prepare himself. These two clash and look like they're doing a two step dance because Michael is trying to keep away from her. Chastity is trying to stay on him. She lunges and gets her arms around his neck. Chastity and Micheal fly up in the air and Michael has Chastity in his arms, falls to the ground on his feet and slides across the grass five feet. Michael dusts himself off.

"Well played girl." says Michael.

"That was fun." says Chastity.

"Yes, when the children created the game it wasn't physical. The older people made it physical. The children would grab and sit each other down." Michael says.

I look at Michael and smile, Michael's eyes darken and he lowers his head.

I turn my head

"Michael please. Things right now are complicated and this would make it even harder. I'm sorry, I don't want to hurt you." I say.

Michael raises his head and looks down at her.

"I know what your decision is. You don't even have to tell me. You don't seem to understand, I have never loved someone like I love you. I have helped a lot of spirits cross over, not one of them pulled at my heart and soul the way you do." Michael says.

I look at Michael shocked. Anger and sadness welling up inside of me.

"You don't know what it's like to lose your family and all you ever want to do is get back to your old life. I left behind everything, and all I want to do is get back to my body before it's too late. Why can't you understand that." I yell.

"Because damn it Chastity I love you. Is that what the hell you want to hear? I love you damn it, and I want you to stay here with me. Where we are together and there is no pain, hunger. Just us forever." Michael says with sadness and anger.

I back away slowly.

"I'm sorry I have to go. But, I will tell you. I want to go back to my body Michael. I want my life back and you need to accept this. If you really love me then you will let me go." I say closing my eyes and dissipating right in front of him.

Michael reaches out and tries to grab her, but he is too late. Michael Mist back to the train station. Michael is sitting on a train. Thinking about Chastity from the time they met until now. "Just a Dream by Carrie Underwood plays over the speakers in the train station. Michael bows his head and for the first time in two centuries he cries. HIs soul breaking at the thought of never having Chastity here with him. It feels like a dream, and he wishes he could wake up from it, but Michael knows it's not a dream.

"Please Chastity don't leave me, I can't bear to lose you. Please come back to me." Michael pleads to an empty train yard.

Dropping to his knees he screams at the heavens and thinks to himself why would God forsake him to be in limbo for the rest of eternity? With that last thought Michael closes his eyes and goes home.

When Chastity opens her eyes she is at her family's cabin and like clockwork she watches Evan walk in. The smile on her face disappears as she notices the black eye Evan has. She closes her eyes and materializes in front of him.

When Evan looks up he is shocked.

"Chastity!" he runs to her and grabs her and holds her tight.

"Why have you been fighting Evan?" I ask.

"A couple of guys thought they were funny by saying that when you died it was because you were with someone else and you were cheating on me." Evan says.

"Evan, I would have never dreamed of doing that to you. I loved you then and I still love you today. I was on the phone with you, you knew I was heading home.." my words were cut off by Evan laying his finger on her lips.

"I know Chas. That's why I beat the hell out of them. You think I look bad, you should see the other guys. I put up a hell of a fight." Evan said laughing, but his laughter died when he looked down into my eyes.

"I want to come home Evan. You need to find my body before it's too late. I'm running out of time."I say hugging Evan tightly.

"Chastity I will search every hospital till I find you. I swear to you. We will be together again." Evan says lightly kissing her.

I wrap her arms around his neck not wanting the feeling to end. Evan carries me to the couch laying me down beside him in front of the fire. Evan and I lay there in each other's arms the whole night, talking, kissing and just enjoying each other's company. I look at Evan.

"I never understood how we never went all the way. I should have when I had a chance. You might as well say I died a virgin." I say.

I look at Evan and laugh.

"I didn't want to rush you, I wanted it to be special and when you were ready. I wanted it to be perfect with you." Evan says, stroking my cheek.

"If I ever make it back to my body I want us to be together. I want to go all the way with you Evan." I say.

Evan looks at me with his eyes wide like a deer in the headlights.

"I promise if that's what you want I will make it special and memorable. I love you Chas." Evan says kissing my lips.

"I love you too Evan. Close your eyes and get some sleep." I say watching as Evans eyes close.

I snuggle into Evan and close my eyes as I feel myself fade from his arms. I look at  Evan laying there sleeping deeply and a pang of guilt washes over her. Thinking to myself. I should have stayed a little longer with him, but knowing if I did I would be too weak to make it back to my body. Michael warned her she would be drained, and that it could compromise myself being able to get back into my body.

Dropping to my knees I pray that Evan finds the hospital I'm at. So I can get back into my body, and back to my old life. I bend down and brush a kiss on his lips, then I close my eyes. When I open them I am standing outside my hospital room. I look through the window of the door and see the doctors are in there assessing the condition of my body. I float through the door to hear their conversation. The nurse was standing next to my body and I look at her sadly.

"Doctor Johnson, do you think our Jane Doe will ever wake up?" the nurse asks.

"I'm hopeful, but as the days go by, her outlook is getting bleeker. I'm afraid that if she doesn't wake up in the next two weeks we will have to take her off the respirator." Dr. Johnson says sadly.

"Poor girl. We don't know who to notify family wise. She will just be buried as a Jane Doe." the nurse says tears welling in her eyes.

I walk over to my body and look down, the tube helping me breath is pushing oxygen into my body. My wrist is in a cast, the bruising on my face and neck seemed to heal. But, the scar across my neck looks hideous. I touch my hand, closing my eyes trying to will my soul back into my body. The nurse looks at my body as my hand and fingers begin to twitch.

"Dr. Johnson look! I think she is waking up." the nurse says. Dr. Johnson looks at Chastity's body and frowns.

"No nurse, those are just involuntary muscle movements. I'm sorry to say that, but people who are in a coma have them every now and then. It's like their neurons are firing trying to get them to open their eyes, but their mind is lost in the fog." Dr. Johnson says.

I open my eyes as the tears stream down her face. Failing herself to get her soul back in her body. Damn it, I'm too weak. Now all I have is the little bit of hope that Evan will find where I'm at. Until then I have to fight to keep my body alive, and to make sure that Dr. Johnson didn't take me off the respirator before then.

I sit there with my body until Dr. Ryan comes on his shift. Walking into my hospital room the first thing Dr. Ryan  does is grab my chart. Scanning the pages he looks down at me.

"Chastity I know  your here there is no reason to hide." Dr. Ryan says.

"I'm not hiding, I just didn't want to leave myself here till you got here. I overheard Dr. Johnson  says if I don't wake up in the next couple of weeks that they will have no choice but to take me off the respirator. Is this true?" I ask.

"Chastity you need to understand, you have been in a coma for almost a year. No one knows who you are, your body is beginning to shut down. You need to try your hardest to get your soul back into your body before your body fails you. If you don't then yes, you will die, and there will be nothing anyone can do. Have you talked to Michael about getting you back into your body?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"Yeah I have. Michael isn't too keen on me leaving. He actually told me he loves me and wants me to stay even after I told him I wanted to go back to my old life. I wanted to live and he just doesn't seem to understand." I reply.

"Well let me try to talk to him and see if I can change his mind and help you get back to your body. Your vitals are good, you have pneumonia from having the breathing tube down your throat, but the IV in your arm is pumping antibiotics into your body. Your red and white cell count is good. The only problem I see is, your organs are trying to start shutting down. That's not good, and the reason why we all need to figure out how to get your soul back into your body as soon as possible. That's if you have a fighting chance to make a full recovery." Dr. Ryan says.

"Hey doc I would be careful talking to me so much, people might think you are going crazy. Remember you are talking to a spirit not a human, so basically it looks like you are talking to yourself." Chastity says laughing.

Dr. Ryan looks over at the chair I am sitting in and begins to chuckle.

"I guess you're right. From now on I will communicate with you through my mind, that way no one knows what is being said and they also don't think I'm losing my mind." Dr. Ryan says.

"Good idea doc. Well I guess I have some work to do. I'm going to leave for a bit. Take care of me doc, don't let the other doctors persuade your decision on keeping me alive. I just need a little more time." Chastity says.

"Don't worry Chastity, nothing like that will happen I promise." Dr. Ryan says as Chastity walks up to him and kisses him on his cheek before she disappears in front of him.

After being upset Micheal goes to Shallow Ground Cemetery. Micheal knees down in front of his family graves. I rub the front of my mom's tombstone and drop my head. Then I feel hands on both of my shoulders. My mom and dad appeared. Both wearing older period clothes, and They're smiling for the son.

"Micheal please don't be sad." says Micheal's Mom Mary.

"Mom, everything is just so confusing. I don't even know why I am here in the spirit world there's nothing here for me." says Micheal.

"My son the spirit has gained a strong spirit." says Micheal's D ad Fred.

"Why am I here and not with you guys?" asks Micheal.

"Micheal, my boy you know a spirit with unfinished business is a restless spirit and goes to the spirit world. I don't want to be here anymore." says Micheal.

"My son we all will be back together soon." says Fred.

"Micheal, please stay strong and let whatever is bothering you go before it consumes you. You don't want to do anything you regret." says Mary.

"No matter what my son, me and your mother are always proud of you stay strong." says Fred as they disappear.

I stand up and bow my head for a moment then I disappear from the cemetery. As I return to the hospital and I suddenly stop by a room where I hear people sobbing. I bravely walked into the room to see what was going on. I think I've the feeling of what is happening as I stand there. My senses tell me there's death among us in the room and the energy has shifted.

I am staring at the person in the hospital bed and I ask "Hello how are you sir?"

An old man that just recently pass, he's standing there in hospital gown

"Who are you and what are you doing in my room?" asks Mr. Duemout.

"I'm Micheal and I'm a fellow ghost," says Michael.

"There is no such thing." says Mr. Dumont.

"Oh yeah, Ok I'll show you then." says Michael.

I go in front  of the Dumont's waving my hand at them and saying "Hey I am right here." says Micheal.

There is no reaction or acknowledgment of Micheal from the Dumont family.

"How did you do that?" asks Mr. Dumont.

"Now you try Mr. Dumont." says Michael.

Mr. Dumont tries to get his family's attention to no avail. Mr Dumont is really confused.

"I've told you. You're now a ghost. I'm sorry Mr. Dumont. Michael says walking away.

I walk into another room and watch a young girl laying in the hospital bed as her mother watches through the window outside the room. The monitor the girl is hooked up to begins to rapidly beat and then all you hear is a long beep. The young girl just flat lines as her mother begins beating on the hospital window crying and screaming frantically.. I see the young woman, with long blonde hair, and standing around in her hospital gown confused and doesn't know what is going on.

"Hello my name is Michael." Michael says,

looking at the girl..

"My name is Brooke.What happened? Why can't my mom see me?" Brooke asks.

"Brooke you died. You are now between the living and the dead. The two worlds do exist, but before you walk into the bright white light that you can only see. You have a choice, stay here or go back to your body." Michael says.

I look beyond Brooke and see the doctor call a Code Blue. Everyone starts running toward Brooke's room rushing in with the defibrillator. The doctors and nurses check for a pulse and see there isn't one. One of the doctors turns on the defibrillator, letting it charge up. I look back at Brooke.

"Well Brooke I am afraid this is gonna  hurt. This is where your choice comes into play, and if I was you. I would think for a minute, where you wanna be. Here, or back with your mother." says Michael.

Before Brooke could answer or even let her breath out she hears the doctors say "Clear."

"Ow! What the hell was that?" says  Brooke says as she fades in and out.

"That's your choice coming into view. It will hurt because the doctors are trying to restart your heart. Like I told you before, you have a choice to stay here and go into the white blinding light, or go back to your mother." Michael says. Michael looks beyond Brooke again and he notices that the nurses are checking for a pulse.

"No pulse. Charging two hundred." The Doctor ups the voltage.The doctor looks at the nurses and other doctors and yells "Clear!".

"What is going on?" Brooke asks while crying. Micheal can see the electricity surrounding her ghost like a coat.

I look at Brooke and say "Looks like you made a decision." Then Brooke screams, and disappears into an electric ball into her body and she is  waking on the hospital bed.

"Where did Michael go?" asks Brooke.

Everyone looks at Brooke with confusion because they don't see anybody.

"What are you talking about honey?" asks  Brooke's Mom Mrs. Hawn.

Brooke now realizes she doesn't see him either anymore.

"Nothing mom," says Brooke.

Brooke and Mrs. Hawn both look around with confusion. I'm still standing there witnessing everything. Then I leave the room into the hallway. Patients and ghosts alike are walking the hallways. To me the hallway looks cowarded but to the humans everything looks normal. Mr. Dumont is standing in the hallway still confused as they wheeled his body to the morgue.

"Mr. Duemout is everything alright sir?" asks Micheal.

"Yes. This is new and confusing." says Mr. Dumont.

"Everything will be alright once you get used to your new world sir. I promise." says Micheal.

"It just seems all surreal." says Mr. Dumont. "Would you like to go down to the morgue?" Micheal asks Mr. Dumont.

"Yeah.. I always want to see a morgue." says Mr. Dumont.

"Ok take my hand sir." Micheal says as he  grabs Mr . Duemout hand and they  mist down to morgue.

"Oh my." Mr Dumont says as he sees autopsy are being performed.

Mr. Dumont can see his body and an autopsy is being performed. Mr. Dumont is shocked and can hear the pathologists talking about his autopsy.

"OK this one is a 53 years old male. Height 5'8 and weighs 187 pounds. BMI 28.43." says Dr. James.

"What is the cause of death?" asks Dr. Jade.

"The cause of death for this gentleman was quick. He went to sleep and didn't feel a thing. Results from the autopsy are a Cerebral Aneurysm which caused a Hemorrhage." says Doctor James.

"That's never good." says Doctor Jade. "Mr.  Duemout I'm sorry you had to watch this." says Micheal.

"Don't be. I always wonder how this was done. You just never thought of seeing it done on yourself. Since no one can see us we can't get caught watching this." says Mr. Dumont.

"Unless one of them is a medium then one them could see us or if they both are. I don't think so though." says Micheal.

"What is a medium?" asks Mr. Dumont.

"It is physic who can see us, talk to us, and interact with our world." says Micheal.

"Fascinating." says Mr. Dumont.

"Micheal there you are. Where have you been?" asks Julia.

"Wow how you said like my mother." says Micheal.

"Micheal. Who is this?" asks Julia.

"Nothing I've been wandering around and this is Mr Duemout. I met him while wandering around the hospital." says Micheal.

"Hello Mr. Dumont. My name is Julia." says Julia.

"Hello Ms. Julia." says Mr Dumont.

"Can we leave this room of death." says Julia

"Yes. Are you ready Mr. Dumont?" asks Micheal.

"Yes I've seen enough of this." says Mr. Dumont.

We  mist out of the morgue and the lights flicker.

"I swear I just heard people talking," says Doctor Jade.

"I didn't hear anything." says Dr. James.

"Maybe I'm just hearing things." says Dr. Jade.

"We're surrounded by dead bodies so it's hard to know what's going on in here," says Dr. James.

"You're right. I think I let my brain get to me." says Dr. Jade.

"Remind them to have those bulbs checked." says Dr. James.

"OK." says Dr. Jade.

Micheal, Mr. Dumont, and Julia mist into Dr. Ryan's office.

"There you guys are. Oh no Mr. Duemout have you passed on?"

Dr. Ryan asked Mr. Dumont with a surprised tone.

"Yes, how can you still see me? Oh you must be a medium." says Mr Dumont.

"Yes I am. I'm sorry about your passing." says Dr. Ryan.

"Don't be doc it was time for me to leave that old world. Although I swear I can hear my wife calling me." Mr Dumont says with confusion.

"You can answer her sir." says Micheal.

"Yes Margaret I'm here with these fine ghosts." says Mr Dumont.

Mrs. Dumont walked in through the wall, white dress gown.

"Oh my gummy bear how much I missed you for this long." Mrs. Dumont says as she  hugs Mr .  Dumont so tight.

"Oh I missed you so much too my shortcake. I'm so glad to see you walking again my dear." says Mr. Dumont.

"I know I thought I was this way forever." Mrs. Dumont.

"You would think so but the separation of body and spirit is remarkable. What plagues as a human doesn't plague your ghost because you're no longer bound to your body as a ghost you don't have blood to lose, bone to break, heart to fail or nerves to be damaged to stop you. The blood and soul are no longer bound together. The death of the body is just the beginning and new start to your ghost." says Micheal.

"Oh my. It makes sense though. I've been waiting to see my wife for so long. The day I lost her to breast cancer it killed me. I never ever thought that I would have to live without her for so long." says Mr Dumont.

"I remember that awful day. After seeing myself dead and you crying as I tried to hug with no reaction. I thought I lost you for good. I stood there watching you sob and hold my hand. If it wasn't bad enough I couldn't get your attention. That was the day my cold empty chest froze." says Mrs. Dumont.

"I did my best to raise the kids without you. I had my down days and they got me through the best they could. Our poor children." says Mr. Dumont.

"Are they still here Krystal and I can help you both talk to them." says Dr. Ryan.

"Oh that would be so nice." says Mrs Dumont.

"OK follow us to your room." says Dr. Ryan.

They walk over to Mr. Dumont's room. Doctor Ryan walks in with everyone behind him.

"Hello, my name is Doctor Ryan and this Krystal. We are here with a message from your mother and father if you like to hear it. We understand this is a bad time." says Doctor Ryan.

We all look at Doctor Ryan in silence. Mr. and Mrs Dumont stand in the back of the room even though they can't be seen by their family.

"Your father wanted me to tell you that he has finally reunited with your mother. Mrs. Dumont is very proud of you guys that you grew up to be fine young men and women. She couldn't have done any better herself." says Doctor Ryan.

We all start to sob uncontrollably. Mrs Dumont walks over and sits on the bed. They feel a cold draft next to them all of sudden. They can see a body imprint of someone sitting on the bed but there's no one there.

"Mrs. Dumont wants you to know she is sitting on the bed there." says Krystal.

Of course they're in shock because they see the imprint in the bed.

"Yes, both your mother and father are here and they have something to say." Krystal says.

"Mr. and Mrs. Dumont's sons and daughter look at one another in shock. Krystal looks at Mr. and Mrs. Dumont as the couple says

"One of our sons is hiding a terrible secret, and it has to do with an unknown young girl in this hospital. We won't be able to rest in peace till the truth comes out and we get that young girl justice." Krystal looks over at Mr. and Mrs. Dumont's sons and daughter and back to the couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Dumont lowered their heads in shame as Krystal said out loud "Oh shit!"

Chapter 6

A Murderous Confession

Krystal looks at the Dumont kids with a look of complete shock on her face.

Chelsea the Dumont's only daughter says "What's going on? What did they say?"

Krystal looks at her and says "Your mother and father have told me that one of your brothers have done something horrible to a young lady in this hospital. She has yet to be identified and neither of them will be able to rest in peace till the truth comes out and they see justice happen for this young lady."

Chelsea looks over at her brothers Jordan and Jace. "Which one of you are mom and dad talking about, and what the hell did you do?" Chelsea says her voice is rising.

"Now Chels don't get your panties in a bunch. It was an accident." Jace says.

"Chelsea turns to her younger brother Jace, anger flashing in her emerald green eyes.

"What the fuck did you do Jace? You better tell me or I swear to God I will strangle you." Chlesea says.

"Her name was Chastity, I go to school with her. I had a huge crush on her but she never noticed me. Even though I was on the same football team as my buddy Evan. Evan and Chastity started dating Sophomore year, even though I tol Evan I was completely head over heels in love with Chastity. So the night of the frat party I went, and I drank a little too much. I noticed Chastity was walking home by herself. So I followed her, and before she got across the street to her house I grabbed her. I didn't mean to hurt her let alone kill her. It was an accident, but looking at her in her skirt and top I couldn't help myself. I tried to force myself on her but I couldn't get it up. Too drunk to even have my way with her. Chastity was laying there on the ground screaming and begging me to let her go. That she wouldn't tell anyone. I just wanted her to shut up, to stop screaming, but she kept screaming. Chelsea I snapped, I grabbed my knife out of my back pocket and slit her throat. I watched the light leave her eyes, and when I knew she was dead I got up and left her there. Chastity wasn't the only girl I attacked that night, there was another girl. When I began to sober up I grabbed this other girl. I didn't know who she was or what her name was, but she looked just like Chastity, and so that's when I took her out in the woods and raped her. I couldn't risk her telling anyone so I killed her too." Jace looks at his sister and drops down to his knees and begins to sob.

The weight of his secret finally lifted off his shoulders.

Chelsea looks at her brother in horror and says, "Jace how could you? Those girls were innocent, and you killed them. I don't even know who you are anymore." Chelsea looks over at Krystal.

"Was that the horrible secret they wanted us to know?" Chelsea asks.

Krystal looks at Mr. and Mrs. Dumont as they both shake their heads. Jordan looks over at his brother and slowly walks up to him. Rearing his arm back he punches his brother knocking him backwards onto the cold hospital floor.

"You son of a bitch, you sick son of a bitch. You killed two innocent girls for some sexual kicks. You are no brother of mine, you are a murdering bastard. You will pay for what you did, and I hope you fucking rot in prison for the rest of your sorry ass life." Jordan says angrily at Jace.

Chelsea backs away from her brothers and runs out the hospital room sobbing, not saying another word.

Krystal looks at Mr. and Mrs. Dumont and says "You can now rest in peace. Jace will pay for what he has done." Mr. Dumont says,

"I see the darkness surrounding my son. I couldn't see it till now, but I see it. Just blackness swirling around his body. My son is truly an evil monster, but what he doesn't know is that first girl he thought he killed. She isn't dead, she is alive in this hospital. She is in a coma but she is alive, and she has no one to tell the doctors who she really is, but the truth will come out. I know it will, thank you Krystal for all your help, for helping my wife and I find peace." With that Mr. and Mrs. Dumont is surrounded by a blinding white light and Krystal shields her eyes.

When the light fades Mr. and Mrs. Dumont is gone. Turning to face Jordan and Jace, Krystal notices that Jace is still laying on the floor bleeding from his nose. Krystal pulls out her phone and calls the authorities.

"911 what is the state of your emergency?" The 911 dispatcher asks. "Yes, my name is Krystal and I am Mercy General Hospital and I have a young man who has confessed to two different murders to his brother and sister. Can you please send the authorities here to arrest him before he decides to run." Krystal says.

"Yes ma'am the authorities are on their way." the 911 dispatcher says. Dr. Ryan, Krystal and all the ghosts see the darkness in Jace's ghost while the others ghost is briter. While all of this is going down I've been in the room the whole time. My rage is just boiling as I grit his teeth and snarls at Jace.

Dr Ryan and Krystal are saying " Michael don't do it"

"Who's Michael?" asks Jace.

"I think you're fixing to find out." says Dr. Ryan.

My rage is consuming him to point beyond comprehension.

I let out a loud yell " Youuuuu" Michael says as he hyper speeds toward Jace and grabs his throat hitting the wall.

Jace and Jordan are scared because somehow Jace is pinned against the wall. Dr Ryan and Krystal can see me holding Jace by his throat.

"I outta kill you and feed you to the hungry demons." says Michael.

"Michael says he outta kill you and feed you to the hungry demons." says Krystal.

"Who is Michael?" asks Jace.

At this time the police show up and see Jace pinned up against the wall by an unseen force and are stunned they don't have any weapons for this. I throw Jace across the room then speeds over before he hits the floor, grabs him and slams him on the ground. As two worlds collide, Jordan, Jace, and the police can't see what's going on. They're rational thinking is he either drunk or on drugs until I'm filled with rage and builds enough energy. Then ,I start to flash in and out like a bad hologram.

All the cops say at once "What the hell."

Raising their guns and aiming at the figure they saw, Jace tries to drop to the ground but I'm holding him place.

"Oh no you dont you little shit. If they shoot me they're going to get you. Sorry Jace you don't get out of this so easily." Michael growls.

Krystal looks at Michael with the look of pure fear on her face. "Michael, this way is not going to help her and you know it. Let the authorities do their job." Michael looks at Krystal and shakes his head.

"No damn it. He deserves to suffer and die. She didn't deserve this and you know damn well I am telling the truth." Michael says his voice low and deadly.

The cops look at Krystal with puzzled looks.

The first officer looks at his partner and says, "Who the hell is she talking to?" "Beats me, but we need to be prepared, I don't like the feeling I'm getting."

the second officer says. Keeping their guns raised at the invisible force and Jace, both officers yell, "Get on the ground now!"

Jace tried to get down on the ground but I held Jace in his grip.

"Krystal  tell Chastity I'm sorry, but I got to do this." Michael says his anger welling up to a boil again.

"Michael please let him go, Chastity will have justice I promise you. These officers will see he pays for his crimes, for both of those young girls." Krystal pleads.

I close his eyes and lets the anger consume him. When I open my eyes Jace can see me and sees me holding him in a death grip. I smirked and my eyes, sparking hatred.

"Peek a boo bitch!" Michael yells.

Jace screams as though he has seen the devil. The cops raise their guns and fire, before the bullets can pierce Jace, I closes my eyes and dissipates. The sound of the bullets going through Jace's body sounds like justice to me as I smile watching the light leave Jace's eyes. Krystal screams as she sees Michael let go of Jace and watch the young man's body slump to the floor lifeless. Krystal looks at me as I turn and face her. My eyes hold a different spark, the smile on my face is not my own. The Michael she knows is gone, she looks at me with pure horror.

"You tell Chastity I am sorry. I had to do what I had to do." The smile on his face is of pure evil and his eyes are as black as night.

When I close my eyes again I disappear and Krystal is left there to deal with the cops alone. Jordan is stunned by what he just witnessed.

"What the hell was that? Who was that?" asks the first officer. "Well gentlemen you have just met your first ghost." says Krystal.

"There's no such thing." says The first officer.

"Sir we just witnessed one so how can you stand there and say that." says the second officer.

The first lowered his head in confusion and shock questioning about what he just saw. As recalled this wasn't the first time. A couple weeks ago at a crime scene he saw somebody and when he turned to say something they were gone. At the time he thought it was from lack of sleep and his brain was playing tricks on him but now he is not so sure.

"Why can't we see them?" asks the first officer.

"How can I explain it to you. Ghosts are no longer bound to their human body therefore they don't have a body that we can see and can't so their world unless you're like me. I always see them." says Krystal.

The officers look at Krystal, their eyes full of shock.

"Young lady I suggest you get on out of here before the media catches wind of this. We will handle everything from here." the first officer said.

Krystal shakes her head and turns to walk towards the door. Turning the handle on the hospital room door she opens it slowly looking back at the two officers. Krystal turns and proceeds out the door of the room. Suddenly the lights begin to flicker and Krystal closes her eyes trying to push away all the voices. When she opens her eyes Krystal sees everyone who has passed away at the hospital staring at her. Some angry and some relieved that finally someone can see them. Krystal slowly at first begins to walk through the spirits.

"Help me please. I know you can see me. Please, I need your help." a female spirit says to Krystal.

"You better run little girl. I smell the fear in you and it's making me very hungry." an angry male spirit says.

Krystal begins to run through the group of spirits trying to make it to the elevator. When Krystal reaches the elevator she presses the button to go down. Looking back she sees the spirits coming towards her and she knows that the elevator won't open in time. Krystal turns and runs to the stairwell and begins the four story descent to the lobby as fast as her legs could carry her. The voices of the spirits are growing louder and Krystal knows they are right behind and she begins to try to run faster. By the time Krystal reaches the lobby door she pushes it open with force and slams it shut pushing her body against the door.

Everyone in the hospital lobby looks over at Krystal with confusion on their faces. Krystal pushes herself off the door and runs out the front doors and into the bright light of the summer sunshine. Looking back she sees the spirits that have followed her are all byt the doors looking at her. Some with tears and some with murderous looks on their face.

"I'm sorry." Krystal says silently and runs to her car and speeds out of the hospital parking lot.

When Krystal reaches a safe distance from the hospital she pulls over to the side of the road safely and cries.

Thinking to herself, "All of them lost souls, some needing help to be able to cross over to find peace, and others as evil as the devil himself. All I could do was run from them, but with everything that has happened today I couldn't handle anymore."

Once Krystal calms down and feels safe to drive again she pulls her mustang out onto the road again and drives to her apartment. Krystal reaches her apartment twenty minutes later and she runs up to her door and unlocks it slamming it behind her.Letting out a sigh of relief Krystal heads to her bedroom, but stops in the doorway.

"Who the hell are you, and what the hell are you doing in my apartment?"

"You don't recognize me now that I'm dead?" the spirit says to Krystal raising his head.

Krystal looks at the figure sitting at the foot of her bed. "Jace, is that you?" Krystal asks.

Snapping his fingers he looks at Krystal and says, "Bingo."

Krystal steps forward with malice in her voice. "You need to leave, this is my home and you are not welcome here."

"Listen, I need your help. I don't want to go to Hell. I want to find peace." Jace says his eyes glowing ominously.

"I don't have to help you and I don't think you deserve to be anywhere but in Hell for what you have done. Like I said you need to get the fuck out of my apartment." Krystal says, stepping forward.

Jace looks at Krystal and becomes aggressive. "Listen bitch, if it wasnt for that fucking asshole Michael I would still be alive." Jace says.

"Well what Michael did has nothing to do with me. You have a problem taking it up with him." Krystal says still inching closer to Jace.

Jace looks at Krystal with curiosity.

"Oh are you going to make me leave?" Jace says as he laughs.

The sound sends shivers down Krystal's spine. Krystal narrows her eyes at him, and smiles. Jace closes his eyes and dissipates, Krystal turns looking around her room and sighs. All of a sudden she feels arms wrapping around her arms and waist and she tries to scream, but Jace covers her mouth.

"See you little bitch, I am more powerful than all these other weak ass spirits. I have unfinished business and I have a lot of rage. Which in turns makes me a dangerous spirit to you. So you have two choices, you either help me or I can bring you over to this side. I would make the decision quick the clock is fucking ticking." Jace says quietly growling the words in her ear.

Krystal feels tears sliding down her cheeks as Jace weakens her hold on him. Krystal breaks free and turns to face him, anger and fear flooding her face. Krystal closes her eyes and raises her hands. Bright blue and pink currents running between her palms.

"You fucked with the wrong medium asshole!" Krystal shouts, pushing her hands out from her body sending the electrical current from her hands into Jace's body.

The sound of the electrical current hitting his body was a sickening sound, Krystal watches as Jace gets pushed back slamming into the wall. Jace looks at Krystal shock clouding his glowing eyes.

"What the fuck are you?" Jace growls.

"Like I said, get the fuck out of my apartment. I will not help you, and you are not fucking welcome. This is your last warning, the next time I use the current you will fucking regret it. So if I was you and if you had any brains when you were alive you would leave and never come back here again." Krystal says angrily.

Jace watches as Krystal begins to charge up the current again. Jace closes his eyes and dissipates before her eyes. When Krystal knows he is gone she slumps down on her bed. Waves of exhaustion hit her body like a ton of bricks, she fell back on her bed and closed her eyes to the sound of the traffic passing by her window out on the street.

Meanwhile I stop outside the old abandoned hospital to reflect on what he just did. I've never ever felt this much rage before. I wonder if I'm starting to lose myself. I wonder if it's time I distance myself from Chastity because he is becoming scarce. I don't want to become this monster. I started to cry in disgrace. I raise my head, the tears staining my face as I walk towards the steps leading into the hospital. Closing my eyes as I shift myself into the abandoned hospital with ease. The silence is deafening and I open his eyes and look around. Walking down the hall I pass bye many doors, noticing that some of the doors were left cracked open. I stop in front of room 112 pushing on the door, it creaks open. All of a sudden I'm thrown back into time when the hospital was up and running. Hospital Machines beeping, Doctors, Nurse, Patient, fill the hospital, and It's walls. I see a young man lying on the bed, and I can hear the doctor telling the nurses that the young man has terminal cancer and to make sure his last days he was kept comfortable. I look at the young man and slowly walk up to him.

The young man was laying there peacefully sleeping when he bolted straight up in the bed and began to yell, "The shadow people are after me, they have no eyes. Please god help me, they're coming for me." the young man yells.

I look at the young man with fear as he backs out of the room. When I'm in the hallway I turn and it's back to being an abandoned hospital.

"What the hell is going on here?" Michael says out loud.

I get an eerie feeling in the pit of his stomach, and thinks to myself, "I have to get out of here, this was a mistake."

I close my eyes and try to get myself out of the hospital, but when I open my eyes I'm still in the middle of the hallway.

"Oh shit." Michael says.

I begin to walk toward the exit and when I reach where the door was I look and feel for the door but it's gone. That's when I knew I'm in trouble, and I couldn't leave the hospital. I look around and notice another spirit walking down the hall to the nurses station. I follow the woman with long brown hair in a hospital gown, and when she stops she turns her head toward me and smirks evilly.

"Welcome home Michael." the young woman says.

I raced up to her and said, "What did you just say?"

The young woman looks at me again and says, "Welcome home Michael."

Looking at the  woman me, I knew I recognized her, but I can't point where I've seen her. The young woman walks up to me the sound of her bones breaking, making my stomach turn. She looks at me and stands on her tiptoes and whispers in my ear.

"I know who you are. You look the same way you did when you died." the woman whispers.

I pushed the young woman away from me and when I looked at her face again, I finally noticed who the young woman is.

"Meredith is that you?" Michael asks.

"Oh Michael you do remember me. Do you remember the great times we had together? Before you decide to be a drunken fool and pass out on the train tracks." Meredith says.

The memories begin to flood in, and I take Meredith by her hand and closes my eyes.

"There's a reason why you were outside of this hospital. The hospital called you Michael, and now you are stuck until you fix the shit you broke." Meredith hissed.

I let the memories flow through me.

"Meredith, we have been friends since childhood, and I can not deny my love for you anymore." Michael says.

Meredith looks at me and smiles. "You don't know how long I have waited for you to say that." Meredith says jumping into Michael's arms.

Then just like a movie reel skipping on the projector another one of my memories flashes in front of me.

"Damn it Meredith, I am a grown man. I dont need you fucking fussing over me like I am a goddamn child." Michael yells.

Meredith looks at me, tears streaming down her face.

"I am not fussing over you Michael, your drinking has gotten out of hand. It has gotten worse over the death of your mother, and then the death of your brother. All Im trying to do is take care of you, not because I want to control you, but because I fucking love you." Meredith says shouting as the tears stain her cheeks.

I looked at Meredith, the drunken anger boiling through me.

"I don't fucking need you. I never loved you and I never will!" Michael  yells .

Mereidith looks at me with all the pain seeping out of her eyes. She rears her arm back and smacks me in the face. I look at Meredith, the anger boiling over me.

"Get out you bastard and don't come back till you have sobered up, better yet don't come back till you get some fucking help." Meredith cries as she pushes me out the door.

That memory fizzled out, and the next memory I saw was my funeral. Not being able to bear seeing this memory I opened my eyes. Meredith's spirit is still in front of me, her hand on my cheek. Seeping her memories into my mind.

"Oh god Meredith I'm so sorry." Michael says dropping to his knees sobbing.

"Now you see my memories, now you know what I went through. I loved you Michael. Even death couldn't keep us apart." Meredith says cackling. Michael pushes Meredith away from him.

"No! I am not that same person. I loved you once, but I am trying to find my redemption. Being stuck in this hospital is keeping me from that." Michael says angrily.

"No Michael my love.This hospital or I are not keeping you stuck here. Your guilt is." Meredith says, and with those words still echoing through the hallway Meredith dissipates from Michael's vision.

Chapter 7

Escaping the Hospital

As I'm roaming the halls looking for my way out and Meredith is following me the whole way.

"So you're just going to leave again" asks Meredith.

"Yes I don't like being stuck in one place. I like to be able to go anywhere anytime I want." says Michael.

"Oh we are just too good for you now." says Meredith.

"I never said that.  If you knew the feeling of being free then you would know what I am talking about." Michael says and keeps walking down the hall.

"I guess I understand the only visitor we get is ghost hunters. Asking the same question is irritating sometimes." says Meredith.

Even with I being a spirit the smell of the hospital is horrendous. It smelled like rotted meat and chemicals. If I was alive I would've gotten sick. The odor was sickening,

Meredith is right behind me whispering to me, I look back at her not being able to hear what she is saying.

"Will you just leave me alone. I need to get out of this damn hospital." Michael shouts.

Meredith cackles and her eyes are as black as coal. I realize this is not the Meredith I remember, the kind loving woman I once loved in life. I see that Meredith in death is nothing but an evil spirit hell bent on making sure I never leaves and I go crazy. The whispering from behind me sounded like more than just Meredith speaking, but I still couldn't hear because it was muffled. There's no doubt in my mind that Meredith had to be dealt with in order for me to get released from this hospital and my own personal hell.

"Meredith, look you need to leave me the hell alone. I know the game you're playing, and it's not going to work. My guilt and anger will not be used against me to hold me prisoner in this hospital. You are no longer my fiance. You are dead to me, you have been dead to me since the day I found out you cheated on me and got pregnant and then tried to play me and say the child was mine. You want to know why I got so damn drunk, my heart was broken. I knew that child isn't mine, and you know goddamn well that I wanted a child with you. But, your selfishness robbed me of that. So yes, that night I got so damn drunk, and left. The only place I found peace was the train station. No I didn't plan on passing out on the tracks and dying, but life has a funny way of throwing a curveball. I'm not sorry for anything that happened, because deep down you know you played with my heart and mind like a fiddle. I'll be damned if in death you play me like that again. My guilt will never again consume me. You need to leave me the hell alone and find some peace. I have paid my dues to you and my family, I made peace with that. My death was not a suicide as everyone thought. It was accidental, now go now and let the fucking guilt you feel go. Or you will be stuck in a loop for all of eternity. Let it go Meredith, the guilt, the anger, the hurt just let it all go. Once you do that you will see your son again." Michael says, staring Meredith down.

Something in her eyes changed, the coal black turned to an emerald green. Meredith dropped down to her knees and sobbed.

"I'm so sorry Michael, I never thought you would ever find out about me cheating. I thought if I told you the baby was yours you would be ecstatic and stay with me, but in the end you found out the truth. Your death is not your fault but mine. If I wasn't selfish and hurt you as badly as I did, you would have still been alive. I'm sorry for everything. Truly and deeply sorry, and yes my guilt has kept me trapped here ever since my death. Two years after your death I got tuberculosis, my son was lucky he never caught it. But I would say that was my payment for what I did to you. Tommy was too young to understand why I would never come home. I didn't even get to see him before I passed. Oh I miss him terribly and all I want to do is be with him again." Meredith sobbed.

I place my hand on her cheek and say, "Then let all the guilt and anger go. I promise you, your son is on the other side waiting for you." Michael says.

"Can you tell me one thing?" Meredith asks.

"Anything." Michael says.

"Did my son live a good long life?" Meredith asks tears staining her cheeks.

"Your son died at the ripe old age of ninety-two. Tommy had six kids, five boys and one girl. Tommy had twelve grandkids, and twelve grand great children. Tommy had a very happy life, and I helped him pass over to his wife ten years ago. Your son Tommy told me he would be waiting for you. Meredith, it's time for you to go home to your son." Michael says with a whisper.

Meredith looks pass me and smiles, but there is a fear in her eyes.

"I see a bright light, I can hear Tommy calling me, but I'm scared." Meredith says.

"There's nothing to be afraid of, the light you see is what you walk through to see your son again. All the guilt and anger you felt is finally gone, and you are free. Just follow his voice Meredith. Tommy will lead you home with him." Michael says as he watches Meredith walk towards the bright light.

Once her soul is immersed in the light she disappears and the light is gone.

I stand there thinking to myself, "Now it's time for me to get the hell out of this creepy hospital." Michael says.

I go back to looking for a way out then stops dead in my tracks.

"Michael." Chastity yells.

I hear my name being called. As I get the door that disappears is mystery back. So I slowly open it because I'm afraid that's another ruse. If I open this door that it is a way to nowhere.

Chastity still yelling my name. " Michael! Michael, come on this isn't funny. I understand if you're still upset with me." Chastity says.

I walked out the front door. "I am right here I was stuck in there.. How did you know where I was?" Michael asks.

"The feeling of your presence. You do know you carry a strong presence." Chastity says.

"Yes I know. Lets go to the spirit world I got to get away from the human world." Michael says.

"Ok." Chastity says and they mist then disappear.

Chastity and I arrive in the spirit world. We're walking in and I notice there's a lot more people than before. I'm overwhelmed, stunned, and confused. I want to find out what is going on. So I go to find someone to find what is going on. I found an older spirit named Charlie. Charlie is an older spirit, He wears a white robe, and even after death he's still very religious. Helping other spirits and telling them god is coming for them.

"Charlie what the hell is going on here my friend?" Michael asks.

"What is it you're referring to sir." Charlie says.

"All these new spirits  here, there are dozens more since I left. Michael says.

"Oh that would be because of new sickness that has broken out in the human world and it is killing people my dear friend." Charlie says.

"Oh No. Not another plague." Michael says.

"I am afraid so sir. Another so-called cleansing of the human world." Charlie says.

"What do you mean Charlie." Michael says.

"Well they say when there is so much ugly and evil in the world that the world would be cleansed of it but at the same time there is collateral damage with the good in the world. In the form of a virus no one is safe from it." Charlie says.

"What can we do to help the people? Not everyone deserves to die." Michael says.

"I'm afraid not. It will have to run its course and as you know any spirit that interferes with the human world will pay with dire consequences." Charlie says.

"I know." Michael says.

"We'll have to wait and see what happens. For now we must  embrace our new found friends. There will be more I'm afraid." Charlie says.

"Does anyone know what it is?" Michael asks.

"No not yet. The whole human world is in a state of panic. I don't think we can blame them though." Charlie says.

"Michael what about my mother? What about Krystal? What about Evan?" Chastity says as she starts to cry in fear.

"I know we'll do the best we can to help them I promise. Michael says as he embraces Chastity to comfort her.

I've got a state of shock on my face and I'm flabbergasted on how we can help the people we care about. It seems like somebody new is entering the spirit by the minute.

"Alright people we are becoming crowded so friends follow back to the back wall. Everyone places both on the wall and  push on it." Michael says.

We all push on the wall back twenty feet. As there isn't a set dimension they can make the spirit world big as they need it to be.

"That should hold for little while Michael." Charlie says. "I hope so." Michael says. Some of the spirits have residual cough.

"This isn't deadly to  the spirits is it?" Chastity asks.

"No. A lot of spirits are something residual after death that last for while or last what it seems like forever. It all depends on the spirits' situation." Charlie says.

"We should go check on Dr. Ryan and Krystal." Michael says.

"I agree." Chastity says.

We  mist and arrive at the hospital to Dr. Ryan's office at the sametime Krystal walks through the door.

"Where's Dr. Ryan?" Michael asks.

"I think he is attending to sick patients." Krystal says.

The door opens and Dr Ryan walks in.

"I never saw anything like this, a cold, then flu like symptoms and severe symptoms pneumonia. I feel like I am failing my patients. I don't have anything to combat this. I lost ten patients yesterday and I lost five more today. It is the pneumonia that some patients can't fight off. Usually pneumonia we give them antibiotics through an IV but it hits so quickly that it's almost impossible to defeat. It's like the five year old boy all over again. Dr. Ryan says.

"My dear you mustn't worry yourself over this. You're doing everything you can." Julia says.

"Is it this new virus doc?" asks Michael.

"Yes. It's spreading faster than your guy's hyper speed. New patients come in every five minutes. It is astonishing the speed of it. There's no cure of any kind." Dr Ryan says.

"I remember the spanish flu when it broke out. Hospital was filled  by the thousands. I stayed at home most of the time. If I went out I would wear a mask." Michael says.

"I can't decide which one is worse. They are similar in ways actually except the flu killed more the HIV/Aids did that is a powerful virus and as it seems we may have another one on the loose. They both are respiratory viruses, the difference between the two it seems is the spanish flu created a superinfection and this new disease causes pneumonia. I always hope that I never have to deal with anything on this scale. Thank god they have moved the labor and delivery center to another building to keep the babies from getting sick." Dr Ryan.

"Krystal please be careful and avoid people if you have too. Please make sure mom and everyone does the same please I don't want any of you guys getting sick." Chastity says.

"I will." Krystal says.

"We will have somewhere else to keep from spreading it." Dr. Ryan says.

"So where are we going to meet?" Michael asks.

"We can meet at my apartment." Krystal says.

"Sounds like a plan." Michael says.

"Ok I will meet you guys there after my shift." Dr Ryan says.

So it seems both worlds are in some trouble at the moment and my mission at the sametime. So, Krystal, Michael, and I meet in Krystal's apartment. Dr Ryan arrives an hour later.

"Chastity I have some bad news." Dr Ryan says as he walks into Krystal's apartment.

instantly shudders in fear that she knows something is wrong that's close to her.

"Dear god who is it?" I asked.

"I'm afraid Evan has been infected with the disease." Dr. Ryan says.

"No please no. No, not Evan." I say..

"Please don't worry too much. I have left with some of the best doctors. I promise you he is the best of care with constant watch. I know he is very close to you. I know everyone is tired of hearing this so what else is going on." Dr. Ryan says.

Krystal looks at me and frowns. Her eyes are full of sadness.

"Michael I need to tell you something." Krystal says.

"What's that?" I ask.

"The night you killed Jace he showed up in my apartment." Krystal says.

I look at Krystal and the anger begins welling up inside him again.

"What the hell did he want?" I ask angrily.

Krystal looks at me and then down at the floor, the memories of what happened flooding into her mind.

"Jace wanted me to help him, but when he died his soul became something different. I felt pure evil emanating off of him. Honestly, it scared the hell out of me." Krystal says her gaze going back up to me.

"Please tell me you didn't help that piece of garbage. His soul is not pure, he meant to suffer, not walk around between the worlds like he is going to be like the rest of us." I say.

Krystal looks at me again, her eyes darkening and she frowns.

"No I didn't help him, I told him he wasn't welcome in my apartment and I made him leave." Krystal says fidgeting with her hands.

I stay quiet as he watches how Krystal is reacting.

"There's something you're not telling me. What is it?" I ask my voice low.

"I'm not hiding anything." Krystal says looking down at the floor again.

"You're lying, I know you're hiding something. Now what is it?" I ask again, my voice becoming a low rumble.

"Please Michael, I don't want you to look at me differently. I'm not evil, and I don't know how it happened." Krystal says her voice squeaking.

"Trust me, no matter what you tell me I'm not going anywhere. I won't look at you any different. Nothing you could tell me could make me stop being here with you and protecting you. You are helping me, help Chastity back into her body. Just tell me what the hell is going on." I say softly walking up to Krystal.

Taking her chin in my hand I raise her face to mine.

"Please Krystal." I whisper.

Krystal looks at me, the softness of my touch sends shivers down her spine, and Krystal realizes she has feelings for me, but she knows I will never return those feelings because I'm in love with Chastity.

"When I got angry and I put my hands against my chest, all the energy in my body began to spark between my hands. The colors were swirling pink and blue. When I pushed my hands out away from my body at Jace, the electricity flew from my hands and knocked him into the wall. It happened twice, by the time I was giving him his final warning he disappeared. Honestly it scared the hell out of me, I have never been able to do that before." Krystal says the fear welling up in her voice.

I grab Krystal by her shoulders and pull her towards me and hold onto her tightly.

"I know it scared the hell out of you. I have no explanation for it other than, you have found something to wound a spirit. The power you have and used is powerful. I promise I won't let anything happen to you, I will help you harness this new power." I said, looking down at Krystal, my eyes softening under her gaze.

Krystal pulls back and stands on her tiptoes and kisses me. The shock of it all sends my spirit reeling. I wrap my arms around Krystal's waist and pull her closer, returning the kiss with a burning fever. When the kiss broke Krystal looked down at the floor blushing.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen." Krystal says embarrassed. I step back and smile.

"No need to be sorry. I've known you had feelings for me for a while. I know you think this isn't the right time, but you're wrong. You need me and I'll be damned if I deny that I don't need you, because honestly Krystal I need you more now than ever." I say bending down and kissing her softly.

"With us working so closely together it was hard for me to try to deny my feelings for you. Honestly I can't deny the feelings anymore. I wish you were alive. I want us to be together, but you are a spirit and I'm alive. How would we make this work?" Krystal asks.

Michael looks down at Krystal and smiles.

"Krystal, my beautiful soul, we will figure it out and make it work. I promise." I said, smiling down at her.

Krystal smiles back and wraps her arms around my neck. The thought still running through her mind, \

"In the end I will lose you, and my heart will shatter. I've got to find a way for us to make this work. Even if it kills me."

Meanwhile Jace is releasing his evil on the world starting with the cops that shot him. As before they don't know how to fight it. They're trying to hide but it doesn't do any good to hide Jace will still find them. Police station alarms going off but no visible intruder to see. Objects being thrown out thin air or no source where it was thrown from. The entire police force is in state of being on edge. Nobody would want to walk through that door right now, not even I.

"Oh it is fun to have fun with these cops since they can't see me. I actually love being dead. With these unlimited abilities. They can't kill me twices." I think to myself then I laugh sinisterly.

Guns being fired and bullets going right through me like a bullet going through water.

I laugh and say

"Your bullets are no match for me have you not realized this yet."

Jace all the lights go out, all the officers are in shamable with fear and can't move a muscle huddle against the wall. I know everyone is like where's Michael to help these officers. Don't worry Michael and Jace will meet again. The officers are trying to think of a way out of this. It seems there's no end in sight for them. The officers just see a black mass moving back and forth. All sudden the black mass stretches it's long arm out aka Jace grabs the officers that shot him and pulls them out of the police station.

The officers run to see where their conrards went. The black mass and their conrards disappeared into the night. The whole force began to clear the building and found no black mass in the building.

"What the hell was that." the Chief asks.

"I don't know but I know who does. I'll go to find out." a police officer says.

"Yeah, you do that." the Chastity says.

So at this same time Krystal, Michael, Dr Ryan, Julia, and I are talking about what their next step will be.

"I still can't believe you have let your rage consume you so bad you release a evil spirit, a murderous one at that." Chastity says.

"Yes I know I fucked up please don't remind me I feel bad enough." Michael says.

"Chastity Damn it  give Michael a break he only did because of you. Don't be too hard on him." Krystal says.

"Yes lets not be hard on Michael. It's what we do here now that counts." Dr Ryan says.

At this time there's a knock at the door. Everybody stops what they're doing and like at the door. Krystal walks slowly over to the door and as she gets to the door she looks out the peephole. Standing there are two police officers.

"Yes, what seems to the problem officer?" Krystal says.

"Ma'am, can we come in to speak with you for a moment." one Officer says.

"Sure." Krystal says as she let them in.

"My name is Dylan and this is Gale. We came because we had an incident at the police station tonight. My fellow officers you met at the hospital told me you could help with this." officer Dylan says.

"What happened." Krystal says.

"All we could see is a black mass." officer Dylan says.

"A black mass." Krystal says as she looks at Michael. "Don't worry we know your friends are here." officer Dylan says.

The lights go out, Dylan and Gale turn their flashlight on. They see Michael standing in front of them.

"What black mass?" Michael asks

"We don't know that's all we could see." officer Dylan says.

Officer Gale backs away because she is frightened by Michael's sudden appearance.

"It has to be Jace." Michael says.

"My fellow from the hospital was taken from the police station." officer Dylan says

"Yea it is Jace." Krystal says.

"Damn it." Michael says.

"I told you we should go out and find him," Chastity says.

Officer Dylan shines his light in the direction of Chastity's voice.

"Hey aren't you the girl was killed a couple weeks ago." officer Dylan says.

"No I wasn't killed but I'm  having a bad outer body experience. The black mass you're chasing is the guy that had a big part of what happened to me." Chastity says.

"It's black mass because you can't see him unless he wants you too. We can see him though. We all saw him except for Chastity so we know what he looks like. His name is Jace Dumont." Krystal  says.

"He will probably be visiting his brother Jordan next if he hasn't already." Dr Ryan says.

"He wouldn't hurt his brother. Jordan tried to protect him. Jordan still tells Jace he was going to pay for his crimes against them girls." Krystal says.

"Maybe we should patrol around his house to make sure he is safe." Officer Gale says.

"Even if you do patrol around his house you won't be able to protect him. Jace is not alive, he is a spirit. You need to understand and learn how the spirit world works. Jace's spirit is angry and full of hatred. He cant move on till we end this." Michael says looking at officer Gale.

Michael looks at the officers and shakes his head. Even if the police wanted and tried to protect Jordan they could be killed in the end. Jace's spirit is too powerful. Michael knows what he needs to do.

Chapter 8

The Murderous Venues Continues

So Jace is on the move to continue his rampage throughout the city standing on top of the building. Nobody stands a chance against him or his rampage. Nobody excluded everybody is fair game to him. Jace really wants Michael the spirit that ended his evilness in the human world or is it just the evilness that drives him. Jace knows it's better this way for him because nobody can see him coming. The fear of him alone will stop you in your track just like the cops fear him.

Jace thinks Michael will also fear him and Michael can't stop him because Michael isn't strong enough to take him. That's where he would be wrong and mistaking or judging a book by its cover because Michael is a lot older and stronger than Jace is. What's even worse is Jace somehow knows all about Chastity now and plans to kidnap her body. This could be catastrophic for chastity and her chance to get back into her body. Jace wants to finish what he started. Jace thinks cops can't do anything but what he doesn't know is Krystal gave officer Dylan and Gale a couple of gifts. One she helped them open their sixth sense and two gave them a tool to help fight this spirit.

You probably guess a cross, holy water, or bible but no although they do help it always doesn't stop an evil spirit. When it comes to an evil spirit you want the maximum stopping power to stop them. A lot of bless salt. Why you ask well because salt alone a spirit won't cross but it being bless and pour circle around the will also weaken them. Kinda like the circle Michael drew around the evil spirits at the jail but this is more potent. That would also mean they would have to get close to him or block him from leaving a place such as building. Pour salt around the outside of the building creating a circle force field around the entire building trapping all spirits inside. It could be dangerous to good spirits too being stuck with an evil spirit but like I said the salt being blessed will weaken the evil spirit.

I would say both sides have their plans. Just like Michael is step ahead by putting the salt  around Chastity hospital room and around the hospital. Krystal also pours around her apartment bedroom to keep Jace out there while she is sleeping. Testes by trying walking through the doorway and suddenly being hit by an invisible wall  as the same thing as trying to walk through the wall.

"Well at least we know it works." Michael says. Since Michael is the only true spirit in the room he was the only one who could test it.

"So what is the plan Michael?" Krystal asks.

"I'm not sure just yet has all the area been protected?" Michael asks

"Yes." Krystal says.

Michael walks over to the window and looks out over the city of Grand rapids Michigan, and building. He knows Jace is out there somewhere you see his aftermath in some places.

"Where are you, you son of bitch." Michael says.

We go out to the city. Jace is outside the hospital. He jumps up to the I.C.U. floor and bounces off the building like a ball. He tried the same thing again. Again the same thing.

"Why the hell can't I enter this building." Jace says to himself.

Jace fills with rage and disappears. Michael continues to look over the city, he is itching at the chance to end Jace's reign of terror once and for all. The police radio that was left there for them is going off with activities of unseen force happening all over the city. Michael cringes on every single news coming through the police radio. Michael still feels trouble letting his rage get the best of him in doing so freeing Jace to do whatever he feels like doing.

"Michael you mustn't let this get to you." says Krystal.

"Is Chastity safe?" Michael asks.

"Yes she is in my room. I broke the seal and let her in then resealed it." Krystal says "Ok good." Michael says as he turns back to the window.

"Michael!" Krystal says.

"Yes." Michael says as he turns back around.

Krystal puts her arms around Michael and kisses him passionately. Michael slowly puts his arms around Krystal They lock lips for a moment.

"Well isnt that fucking cute. Getting your rocks off with the living Michael." Jace says.

Michael and Krystal jump apart in surprise. Krystal steps back in her salt protected room.

"How in the hell did you get in here?" Krystal says shocked.

Krystal looks at Michael and sees the rage building. Krystal steps between Michael and Jace.

"See you little bitch I have tricks of my own. You really thought you were going to keep me out of this hospital forever." Jace says.

"No, just long enough to send you where you are meant to go. Straight to hell." Michael says his anger welling up.

"It's ok Michael, I went slumming too remember those two girls." Jace laughs and Krystal begins to feel the electricity rising in her body.

Krystal puts her arms against her body and Jace looks at her.

"Dont even think about it, you even try it I will snap your fucking neck. Remember I've been killing a lot of people in this city and I will continue to do so." Jace says.

Michael looks at Krystal and shields her from Jace.

"You won't fucking touch her, and I'm not slumming. I'm in love with her." Michael says.

Krystal looks up at Michael with surprise.

"You really love me?" she asks. "If I had a beating heart it would only be yours." Michael says.

Krystal feels a tear running down her face as Michael turns and faces Jace again.

"Aw isn't that cute. You know Michael sooner or later I will get to her. When I do I'm going to kill her. You're not going to protect her forever. If you remember correctly, you can't be here and you can't protect the other bitch either. So you will have to make a choice." Jace snarls.

"I won't have to make a choice, because this girl behind me is a lot more powerful than what you think she is. She knocked your ass down before and you know damn well if she gets pissed off enough she will send your ass straight to hell. Oh what's wrong Jace, you scared? You know I'm right, my girl will fuck you up. So I suggest you take this ass whooping train and ride shotgun, because I'm telling you right now before this day is over you will be burning in hell." Michael says with a chuckle.

"Yeah whatever." Jace says.

"Typical evil spirits think you're stronger and better I'll show you." Michael says as he rushes Jace slamming him into the wall.

Jace shudders in fear. Jace will never admit it but he fears Michael and deep down Michael is stronger. Jace knows winning a fight with Michael is slim. Michael sneers at Jace and Michael taking his free hand grabbing Jace throwing Jace across the room. Jace gets up and growls at Michael and charges toward Michael. Michael sneers at Jace, Michael puts hands out to use them as battering ram and charges back at Jace knocking him across the living room.

"Michael stop." Krystal says.

Michael grabs Jace by the arm swinging him out the window. Jace has no body so he goes through the window, and Michael jumps through the window, and goes after him.

"Michael!" Krystal says as she rushes to open the window to look for Michael.

Michael and Jace are nowhere to be seen. Krystal is horrified and crying.

"No. Michael!" Krystal says.

To no avail there was no answer or nobody to be seen. Michael and Jace are falling. Michael realizes with every punch he throws the building he begins to melt and he is blinded by a white light.

"You son of bitch, you think you're going to make it my world. Where you think you will find peace. Fuck that, you dont deserve your soul to be at peace." Michael says with malice.

"I deserve to be where there is peace. All I did was take what I deserved. Those girls asked for it, so I gave them what they asked for." Jace says laughing. Michael yells and punches Jace again in his face.

Michael's beating doesn't stop, every blow lands like a crack on Jace's body. The bright light disappears and darkness envelopes Michael and Jace. The screaming in the distance makes Jace turn his head. Michael lands a final blow to Jace, knocking him off his feet backwards on the hot dark ground.

"You see Jace, the souls who are essentially evil and a true piece of shit comes here. All you ever will see is darkness, there will be no light. The screams of your victims and other souls will truly drive you insane. Welcome to your own personal hell." Michael says eyes glowing in the darkness, his lips turned up in a victorious smirk.

"Im not scared of hell you dumb fuck. But, to be honest you should be. You were never meant to cross the line between the living world and here. Sorry Michael you hoiler the now prick. As long as I'm stuck here, you will be too. You see your little bitch isn't the only one without a few tricks up her sleeve. Since I have been dead I have been going around a lot of shit from this fucked up city. It is a wonderous thing, being dead and a spirit, I can go anywhere and listen to anything." Jace says glaring at Michael in the darkness.

"What the fuck did you do you son of a bitch?" Michael asks, running towards Jace.

Once Michael is arm's reach he grabs Jace and slams him into what he figures is a wall. Kicking Jace, Jace falls to his knees and groans. Slamming his body into Jace Michael begins to punch him over and over again.

"I said what the fuck did you do?" Michael says loudly, his voice a sickening echo over the other soul's cries.

"I made a friend, a very powerful witch. I told her the plan and she was to follow what I told her to do next. She knew I was going to the hospital, she knew I wanted to be sealed in this place with you for all eternity. Sorry Michael you won't be seeing Krystal for a very long time. Long story short, you fell for everything I knew you would. Once she opened the rift between the living world and here I made sure we went out that window. My friend knew when to do it and she saw the whole thing. Basically, if I am in my own personal hell, you're going to be here to share it with me. So Michael, welcome to my hell." Jace said laughing evilly.

"Good I'll kick your ass for eternity. Always remember I have friends too don't count on me being here for eternity. Michael says loading another punch.

Krystal on the other hand is searching for Michael

"Where do you think they are?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"Jace probably has Michael stuck in an evil world. I feel a strong hex. I need to see a friend." Krystal says walking toward the apartment door.

"Hold on I'll come with you." Dr Ryan says, sprinting to the door.

Chastity is still stuck in Krystal's room and is horrified by what she hears going on. She can't bear the thought of Michael fighting her battle by himself.

"Uhh I will not continue to be stuck in this room. Even though Michael and I don't see eye to eye, I will not sit back and watch something happen to Michael. I gotta get out of here." Chastity says.

Chastity stands there for a moment then stares at the window. She uses her energy to open the window and she hopes for a little wind. Out of nowhere a guest wind blew through the apartment blowing the salt line away. Now Chastity is free.

"Yes." Chastity says, running and jumping through the window.

Chastity is walking through the city streets. Some people of the wicken community are talking about a witch bragging about banishing a good spirit forever to the evil world. Chastity is furious because barely a few spirit ventures outside the spirit world. The only one she knows is Michael. Chastity marches over these people and to be careful not to upset any of them.

"Who is this witch you are referring to?" Chastity asks.

They stare at chastity knowing and being wickens Chastity is from their world. They stand there in silence and point to a house at the end of the street.

"Thank you." Chastity says.

They just nod their heads as they're still in shock they got a visit from the spirit world. The witch is having a good old time humming and cleaning. Out of nowhere her windows and doors fly open. Chastity has to hide herself to keep the witch from seeing her or she might banish her to. Next the lights go out and wind blows through like a storm in the house. Chastity must still be forceful.

"Where in the hell did you banish my friends?" Chastity asks.

"Oh are you talking about the good looking one. Oh I hate to banish him. I like him but if I didn't the evil one said he would kill me." the Witch says.

"Well if you don't help me get him back I am going to do worse then kill you." Chastity says.

The Witch wipers and asks " What are going to do?"

"I'll make you and your whole family disappear." Chastity says

"Ok I'll remove the curse." the Witch says.

"Good deal." Chastity says.

"Ok I remove it" the Witch says.

"Michael! Michael! Michael can you hear me?' Chastity asks.

Michael still continues to pound Jace. Michael backs up for a moment as he can hear something. Jace takes advantages and spears Michael into the wall. Jace laughs, Michael jumps back up, grabs Jace and throws him into the other wall. Michael hears you come out now. Michael rushes out that world as fast as can. Jace is right behind him.

"Damn don't this dude ever give up." Michael says.

Michael and Jace appear in the Witch's living room fighting. The Witch screams and Chastity grabs Jace by the neck flips him backwards. She helps Michael.

"What the hell are you doing here. It is dangerous for you." Michael says.

"I take that as thank you. I can't sit here and watch any of you stand here and fight my battles." Chastity says.

Jace backs up and sees Chastity.

"What the hell are you doing here. How is this possible you are here." Jace says.

"Isn't it nice now I can look you in the face." Chastity says slaps Jace in the jaw.

Jace throws Chastity back. Michael jumps up and the Witch says " Take this."

"What is this?" Michael asks.

"It will make you stronger." The Witch says.

Michael rushes over to Jace, grabs him and flies up through the roof into the sky. Michael slams Jace to the ground from fifty feet in the air. Jace gets back up and he is furious as he flies back up into the sky. Jace is throwing punches Michael is dodging them and Michael punches back. At this time Krystal and Dr Ryan show up.

"I am done playing with you Michael how about I take you girlfriend out." Jace says as he rushes toward Krystal.

"No!" Michael says going after Jace. Dr Ryan pushes Krystal back and steps in front of her.

So Jace grabs who he thought was Krystal is instead it is Dr Ryan and Jace throws him fifty feet from the sky Julia arrives moments ago to keep Chastity safe. When she sees Krystal yelling no! She is crying hysterically then she notices something is right.

"You some of bitch I'll rip you apart." Michael says angrily.

Julia walks over to where Krystal is kneeling down crying saying " Im so sorry please don't leave us this isn't fair. God please come back to us. Why did you do that."

As Julia gets closer about five feet she sees it is Dr Ryan she drops to her knees and puts her hands over her face crying.

"No not my Ryan." Julia says.

Chastity rushes over to console them both and she cries herself. Julia holds Dr Ryan and his head falls back on her lap. Jula gasps as is crying uncontrollably. Krystal tries to give Dr Ryan CPR but due to the impact broke his spine in three different places. They are panicked because CPR isn't working. Chastity tries to pull herself together and yells up to Michael

"Michael Dr Ryan is dead." Michael growls in anger as tears are rolling down his face.

Dr Ryan was Michael's friend and angered him that Jace killed him.

Jace is laughing and says "Another human bites the dust. Bye bye doc." Jace says.

Michael yells with some anger it pushes Jace back fifty yards. The Witch calls nine one one they finally arrive and attempt CPR. The parmanics finally arrived twenty minutes later.

"Boy it's awfully windy out here tonight" one of the parmanics says.

Julia hitches a ride with Dr Ryan even though she can't be seen. Michael wants to end this with Jace now. Michael uses knowledge of being a spirit and triples himself. Now there are three Michael Jace  doesn't know how to up this.

"What the hell is this trickery" Jace says.

The three Michaels surround Jace. Jace tries to run but one Michael grabs him and starts to bounce him off them like a ping pong ball. Jace is stuck in between the Michaels and he is scared. Michael can feel his fear and he laughs evilly.

"How does it feel to be the one that is scared." Michael says.

Chastity Joins Michael and Jace in the sky.

"Michael enough! You are going to end up like him, dead and emotionless. I don't want you to be like that, there are others that need you. Krystal needs you, Dr Ryan needs you especially now. Don't turn out to be like him." Chastity says, looking Michael in his eyes.

She reaches up and touches his cheek.

"I need you. I'm running out of time. Just end this now, send him to where he belongs and let it go. Please, I am begging you." Chastity says the sadness flooding her pale features.

"He has to pay for everything he has done. Innocent people are dead because of this bastard. You are in between life and death, if it wasn't for him you wouldn't be here." Michael says turning toward Jace.

Leaning down, Michael's eyes begin to glow red. Swiftly moving his hand towards Jace's throat Michael grabs him in a death grip. Eyes still glowing red, Chastity backs away from Michael and closes her eyes.

"What's wrong Mikey? Letting the anger get to you. I can smell that on you. Honestly, you and I are just alike. I just act on my impulses while you, you are just too scared to let your true nature out." Jace spats out as Michael's grip tightens.

Michael looks over at Chastity and mouths "I'm sorry."

before turning back to Jace and extending his nails into his neck. The gasp from Jace and his eyes going completely black scares Chastity as she closes her eyes from the horror.

"No, I'm not scared of my true nature. As you can see there is something I haven't told you. I am the harbinger of death, I send souls to where they belong. You are a nasty little prick and you have already seen where I am sending you. Have a good trip, and enjoy eternity in your own personal hell." Michael says looking down into Jace's face.

The final gasp sent a shiver through Chastity. When she opens her eyes she sees Michael still holding Jace. His eyes completely a lifeless black, his soul beginning to crumble in Michael's grip. Michael lets the last bit of Jace's soul fly with the wind, turning back and facing Chastity his eyes still glowing red.

"You lied to me! You fucking lied to me!" Chastity yells at Michael as she rears her hand back and makes contact across his face.

Michael looks at her stunned and closes his eyes. When he opens them, they are the shade of the ocean.

"I never lied to you. I just never told you exactly what I am. Yes, I am a soul, and I died a very long time ago. Yes, I want to help you get back to your body. Chastity, you don't deserve to be here, you deserve to be with your friends and family in the living world. Not here with me in this world." Michael says, the sadness washing over him in waves.

"You are the harbinger of death. You don't bring life, you only bring death." Chastity exclaims, her voice beginning to calm.

"That's not true. Yes, I bring death, but I can also help a soul who doesn't deserve to be here find a way back to their body. I am the giver of death and the giver of life once again. Chastity please believe me I would never hurt you. My intentions have always been to help you. With Jace, he deserves everything he got." Michael says taking Chastity by her hand.

Closing his eyes he takes them back into the hospital room. When Michael and Chastity open their eyes Michael looks down and smiles.

"You can trust me. I'm still the same Michael you met when you came into the spirit world. Michael smiles down at Chastity and she smiles back.

"I trust you Michael. I will always trust you." Chastity says giving Michael a friendly hug.

Michael and Chastity come down and Krystal runs over and hugs them tight. They hold Krystal because she still upset the last dear friend tonight. Dr Ryan is gone. What will they do now without their friend? Michael still beats himself up very hard because if he never crossed Jace in that hospital this wouldn't ever happen. Dr Ryan would still be here. Michael really feels bad for Julia. They arrive at the hospital. Dr Ryan's body is down in the morgue. They walk into the morgue Michael hangs back because he can't  face Julia at the moment.

Krystal and Chastity walk over to Julia and embrace her tightly. Julia is still in tears and flabbergasted.

"Where is Michael  did he make it ?" Julia asks.

"Yes, he is behind us." Krystal says They look over and Michael is on his knees sobbing and says

"I'm so so so sorry Doc." Krystal is crying and says

"I don't know why he stepped in and saved me from Jace. I wish he wouldn't if I could handle Jace."

"The Doctor said Jace threw him with so much impact it broke his spine in three places. In other words he died instantly. All the nurse and doctor held a moment of silence for him. He was their friend." Julia says.

They all stood there then the morgue doors busted open. It is the funeral home picking Dr Ryan's body and they catch a ride with his body to the funeral home. They arrive at the funeral home and the mortician prepares Dr Ryan's body for the funeral. Julia hides her head into Michael's shoulder because she can't watch it. Michael embraces her back and holds her tight as she shudders at the sound of their tools. Afterward his body is put in the freezer until the day of the funeral.

"I hope I never have to see anything like this again." Julia says.

What seems like forever they come down and pull Dr Ryan's body from the freezer. They dress him in a suit and put him in a casket. The mortician and his assistant carry the casket up stairs before the funeral begins. Julia is pacing the funeral parlor wondering what is going to happen next. People start to flood in to say one last goodbye and the casket is open for one last view of Dr Ryan.

"What happens after this?" Julia asks. "Well after this it depends on what Dr Ryan requested either cremations or burial." Michael says.

"I hope he didn't go for cremation." Julia says

"Me either. I mean I know you're gone but it still sounds painful. Chastity says.

The funeral ends and everyone heads to the cemetery. For the final goodbye and to lay Dr Ryan to rest. Michael holds Julia and she is about to fall to pieces. Krystal and Chastity holding each other, tears rolling down their faces. They can't help wondering if they will ever see their friend again. They all go to Dr Ryan's office and see a man dressed in a blue suit stand in front of the office window but they know he can't see them except for Krystal she hangs outside the office.. So they stood there as Dr Ryan belongings were being removed from the office. The strange man is looking out the window in a daze. Julia sits in Dr Ryan's old office chair and signs.

"I can't imagine Dr Ryan not being here, it's all not so real." Julia says.

"I know. It is going to be weird without him in this office." Michael says.

"This poor man at the window must be the doctor here." Julia says.

All of sudden the strange man speaks. "Not quite. You guys must be friends of my brother's. Hello I am Dr Ryan's twin brother Bryan and fortunately we have the same ability too.

"Hello Bryan I am Julia I was Dr Ryan's girlfriend." Julia says

Bryan bows and says "it is nice to meet you Julia."

Krystal walks in the room now and says "Holy shit, Dr ryan is alive.

They were all shocked by how much he looks like Dr Ryan.

"I am Michael sir" Michael says.

"Oh the infamous Michael. I have heard a lot about you from my brother. It's Nice to meet Michael." Bryan says.

"You Have?" Michael asks.

"Yes, He said you are trying to help this poor girl here.  Which you are the only left that makes you Chastity." Bryan says.

"You are correct sir. I am Chastity." Chastity says. "It is nice to meet you as well." Bryan says.

"We are sorry about your brother." Michael says.

"Yes, especially me since he put himself in harm's way to protect me." Krystals says crying.

Yeah, that's my brother chramastic and putting others before himself. So I am not too surprised." Bryan says.

"Why didn't we ever meet you before?" Michael asks.

"Well my brother prefered to keep his family from his work other than what he has told me and that's about it. I am going to take over this office as head nurse which is good because I have something of my Brother's." Bryan says.

"Well it's a good thing Dr Ryan had a brother or Dr Ryan's would go to some else." Julia says.

"Yeah I agree. No one better can take Dr Ryan's place better than you." Michael says.

"So what of my brother's killer?" Bryan asks.

"Oh Jace, I vaporized him and sent his ass to hell where he belongs." Michael says.

"Good. Was he spirit?" Byran  asks .

"Yes, an evil spirit." Michael says.

"I was wondering because no one knew of him. I was hoping it wasn't going to be unsolved murder." Bryan says.

"Well it would be in the human world because they are going to think another human did it they will never think an evil spirit did it." Michael says.

"Of course. I hope he rots in hell." Bryan says. "We do too. Come to find out he is also responsible for the crime on Chastity." Michael says.

"What dirty bastard, excuse my language ladies. Well just like my brother I try to help you guys the best I can." Bryan says sitting on his desk folding his arms.

"Thank you Bryan." Chastity says.

"Your welcome. Nobody should have to die by the hands of another. My Brother believes the same way. I guess that's what makes us identical. We both used to be scared seeing spirits when we were little. We didn't understand it at the time. We thought they were there to scare us and tortures us to death." Bryan says.

"Not all of us." Michael says. "We found that out later. Our mom and dad thought we were insane because we were seeing stuff that wasn't there to them so we started keeping it from." Bryan says.

"People Scared of and skipical to things that can't feel, touch, hear, and talk to." Krystal says.

"You can also see the world of spirits." Bryan says. Yes I can. I feel your pain of being alone, nobody else can see what I see." Krystal says.

"It does feel that way too. OK, all introductions are in order. So what do you plan to do next?" Bryan asks.

"We plan to continue to help Chastity get back to her body." Michael says.

"Then we continue to do that. Oh Chastity I forgot to mention Evan is out of the hospital and recovering." Bryan says.

"How do you know? Oh Dr Ryan. Thank you." Chastity says and signs in relief.

"Yes. you're welcome. Now lets get down to business did anyone figure out how we are going to fix this situation" Bryan says.

"No sir, it is still in the air. We were still trying to figure that out before all this happened. It's said that your vitals are still funcituation day by day. How is it her body in the hospital bed and her spirit." Bryan asks.

"They said something about the traumatic experience causing a split between the two. We have been wondering the same thing." Michael says.

"How about Julia." Bryan asks.

"I was also killed by Jace the same night he stabbed me and broke my neck by stumping on my throat and severing my spine in my neck." Julia says.

"Oh that is awful I am sorry. He was a very evil person." Bryan says.

"Yes. Then I met your brother and we fell in love. Even though I am spirit he loved me like I was a human being. Even though I could do certain things like a human he still loved me. It may sound weird but a part of me died the night when Dr Ryan died." Julia says.

"It's ok to feel that way spirit or human we do have feelings dead or alive. Don't let anyone tell you any different." Bryan says

"Yeah, we are the same. The only difference between us is that spirits don't bleed, breathe air, and the big one is we can't  be seen ." Michael says.

"That narrows down really. People wouldn't even believe it if it happened in their face." Bryan says.

Meanwhile The spirit world has gained a new spirit. He walked into the spirit world dazed and confused. Nobody was waiting for him. So he continues to wonder the spirit I know everyone now is itching to find out who this is. May be able to guess or know who it may be. I am afraid we will find out soon enough. So lets continue to the next chapter.

Chapter 9

The New Spirit

The voices of the dead, began calling out his name. The echoes of his name send shivers down his spine. Dr Ryan looks around trying to figure out where he is at. The memory of his death blocked out, he looks around for Julia.

"Julia where are you? Julia  love where did you go?" Dr Ryan says shakely.

Dr. Ryan begins to run through the fog, and it was never ending. He couldn't feel his heart racing which was weird, because as far as he knows he was still alive. Dr Ryan begins to think he may be just asleep and in a nightmare. He closes his eyes and stops running. The only thought in his mind was Julia. The next thing he knows is when he opens his eyes he is standing right in front of her. She is in her apartment, and she is crying uncontrollably.

"Julia love, are you ok? What's wrong love, please stop crying and let me know what's happening." Dr Ryan says but it seems like Julia is ignoring him.

Dr Ryan reaches out and tries to touch her hand and his hand goes right through hers.

"What the hell!" Dr Ryan exclaims.

"Oh Ryan why did this have to happen? We had so many plans for our future together. Why did you have to leave me, why would God be so cruel to take you away from me." Julia sobs, the tears staining her cheeks.

"Julia love I'm right here damn it. I didn't go anywhere. I'm here and still alive." Dr Ryan says.

Julia grabs the bottle of wine and downs the harsh Moscato.

"I can't see my life without you in it. I want you back so bad. I would do anything to have you back, holding me in your arms. This shit and life is so damn unfair." Julia sobs even harder.

Dr Ryan gets up off his knees and continues to look at Julia. Thinking to himself,

"Why can't I remember anything, of what happened to me?" Dr Ryan goes back and touches her tear stain cheek and says. I will never and I mean never leave you or stop loving you." Ryan says.

The next thing Dr Ryan feels is heartache, and then he hears Michael.

"Im sorry man. We tried to save you, but it was too late." Michael says putting his hand on Dr Ryan's shoulder.

"I don't want to be dead, I want my life I had with Julia. I need to have that life back." Ryan says looking at Michael.

The look on Michael's face seals Dr. Ryan's fate, he knows no matter what he will never be alive again and will never feel Julia's arms wrapped around him. Or the taste of her lips on his.

"Why can't I remember anything?" Dr. Ryan asks Michael.

"Sometimes when a person dies and their spirit is ripped from their body. The memory of their death gets blocked until that person comes to terms with their death. It's basically like a horrible case of amnesia but for the dead." Michael says sadly at Dr. Ryan.

"Oh" Dr Ryan says.

"When it's time it will all come back to you. Not all at once, but in flashes. Sometimes if your death wasn't meant to happen, then you have time to get back to your body." Michael says Ryan cuts him off before he's finished.

"Really!" Dr Ryan says excitedly.

"Let me finish, if by chance that's the case, you have to get back to your body before they put you in the ground and then your death will be erased and would have never happened." Michael says.

"So I may still have a chance at getting my life back? That's good news." Dr Ryan says.

"We have to make sure your death wasn't meant to happen first." Michael says.

"Ok, then what are we standing around for? Lets get this going so I can have my life back." Dr Ryan says looking back at Julia.

Michael pats him on the back and smiles, "Alright Doc, lets do it." he says.

Dr Ryan smiles and walks over to Julia and kneels down and says, "Baby I will be back in your arms soon, please don't cry anymore. I'm coming home." Dr Ryan says to Julia kissing her on the forehead before following Michael out the door.

Chastity is sitting in her hospital room right next to her body, looking at herself hooked up to the machines and no way of knowing how to get back into her body.

"I need to know how I can get back in, so I can wake up and go back to my old life." Chastity says out loud to the empty hospital room. Standing up and walking over to the other side of the bed, Chastity bends down and looks at her body. The machines beeping over her shoulders. The sound of oxygen being pushed into her lungs. Sadness begins to linger as Chastity notices that her vitals are not normal. The sound of the hospital room door opening makes Chastity lookup from her body. She sees a nurse with strawberry red hair and green eyes walk in. "Hey sweetie. I came in to take your vitals and check on your fluid bags. The nurse walks over to the windows and opens the curtain and sunlight streams into the dark room.

"They say that patients who are in a coma can still hear us, and I wanted to tell you that you look absolutely gorgeous today." the nurse says, smiling and walking over to Chastity. Taking her vitals and changing her fluid bags, she looks down at her and tries to smile. "I hope everything I have read about this is true. I hope you can really hear me. Sweetie, there's still hope for you to wake up. You just have to find your way out of the darkness in your mind. But, the good news is, the bruising has gone away and you seem to be healing quite nicely." The nurse says smiling.

Chastity looks at the nurse and smiles.

"You are the only one that has hope that I will wake up. I wish you could hear me. Then you would know that I am trying my hardest to get back into my body so I can wake up." Chastity says to the nurse even though she knows she can't hear her or see her.

Frowning Chastity bows her head and the sadness washes over her. Thinking to herself "I don't think I will ever get back into my body."

Krystal begins wandering the hospital, looking for the girl that Jace had thought he killed. She remembers Michael talking to her and she remembers hearing the girl, but until she finds the girl's body she won't be able to help her move on. Krystal knows this girl is a lost soul, and she knows she has to help her soon before she is lost to spending an eternity walking the earthly realm. Krystal walks past the rooms on the ICU floor when she stops dead in her tracks, the voice she hears is the same one she heard when Michael was talking.

Looking into the room, Krystal notices the nurse standing beside the bed of a girl no older than sixteen, and Krystal sees that the nurse is taking the girl's vitals. Krystal hears the girl's spirit talking to the nurse, even though the nurse can not see her or hear her.

Krystal closes her eyes and says "I can help you move on, you don't have to be stuck here wandering this plane forever." Chastity hears another female voice, but it wasn't said out loud, she heard it in her mind.

Chastity closes her eyes and when she opens them she is standing in the hallway right in front of the girl. "How can you help me?" Chastity asks the girl. Krystal opens her eyes and sees the young girl's spirit standing right in front of her.

Krystal smiles and says, "I can help you move on. To no longer have to worry about pain and hunger, to give your body freedom from those machines. If you are ready I can help you transition to a more peaceful place, one where long passed away loved ones wait for you." Chastity looks at Krystal, the look of pure shock.

This girl must think Chastity has died and just doesn't want to leave her body.

"You don't seem to understand. I am not here because I am suffering. I am here to try to get my soul back into my body. The body you see laying in the hospital bed is not meant to be there. I wasn't supposed to die. Michael has been trying to help me figure out how to get back into my body. To no avail, and now I am running out of time." Chastity says.

Krystal looks at the young girl and then back at her body.

"What do you mean you're running out of time?" Krystal asks, a puzzled look crosses her face.

"Michael told me that spirits who leave their body before it's their time have to find a way back into the body. Well, my time is running out, because the doctors' are saying that since I am not responding to stimuli, and other tests that in another couple of days they are planning on taking me off of life support." Chastity says looking back at her body the look of sadness washes over her face.

"All I want to do is go back into my body, and wake up from all of this. Without actually knowing how to do that I am wearing my soul out. mIm starting to feel I have no fight left in me. If you say you can help me, then help me find a way back to my body." Chastity says looking over at Krystal.

"I will try my hardest sweetie, but with only a couple of days left we have to hurry. But, I need you to find Michael so we can all figure out how to help you back to your body before it's too late." Krystal says.

Chastity looks at Krystal and nods her head, looking back at her body she feels the lifeless tears forming. Looking back at Krystal Chastity's face becomes solemn and serious.

"Lets get this done and over with. I have been waiting for a year in a half and I'm ready to go home and see my family and friends again." Chastity says smiling weakly at Krystal.

"One way or another, we will try to figure out how to get you back into your body before the time runs out. Keep all options open, because at the end of the day it will be you sweetie to make it back into your body. All I am here to do is help." Krystal says smiling at Chastity.

Chastity looks at Krystal and smiles back. The thought of being able to finally return to her body has Chastity shaking with excitement. Now all Michael, Krystal and herself has to figure out is how in the hell are they going to get her back in there before the doctor's shut the machines off. Krystal looks at the girl again, and something seems to be clicking, but she can't seem to put her finger on it.

Chastity looks at Krystal and smiles. "What?" Chastity asks.

"I know you, at least I think I know you." Krystal says.

Chastity looks at Krystal and smiles again. Thinking to herself,

"Damn my own sister doesn't even recognize me." Chastity looks at Krystal again and stares into her eyes.

Krystal's features have changed, no doubt about that, but Chastity knows deep down this is her sister.

"Do I know you? I feel in my heart I know you, and I have an overwhelming urge to help you. This urge is stronger than anything I ever felt before." Krystal says.

"Well, I was hoping you would recognize me, but honestly it has been a year in a half since I left this world. Everyone thinks I am dead. I bet the family have made it seem like I never existed." Chastity says looking down at the ground.

Realization finally kicked in and Krystal's jaw dropped open in pure shock and horror.

"Chastity! Chastity is that really you?" Krystal says tears welling up in her eyes. "Hey little sister. I see you're still using your sight to help people." Chastity says smiling, wanting so badly to wrap her arms around her sister.

"How long have you been waiting? I can tell you that mom left your room untouched. Everything is still the same since the day you died. Or at least we thought you were dead. Dad left and divorced mom six months after your funeral. Your death was really hard on them both. All mom did was cry, she would go up into your room and just sit there on your bed. The tears never stopped, Dad was so angry and drank a lot. Mom and dad fought a lot, and they both figured it was best to divorce then to keep arguing in front of me. Chastity I was fourteen when you died, and I will be sixteen in May. This past year and a half has been hell, not only for mom and dad, but me the most. I missed you more than you could ever know." Krystal says the tears streaming down her face.

Chastity standing there letting all the information flood in. Sadness envelopes her and she hangs her head low.

Chastity thinks to herself, "Because of me mom and dad divorced, my sister has been to hell and back. Mom does nothing but cry and dad has now become an alcoholic. All because of me, everything that has happened has been my fault."

"Look Chastity I was being serious when I said I wanted to help you find a way back into your body. If we can get you back in there then there is a great chance that you will wake up. Mom will be able to see you, and then maybe you can explain everything, and I mean EVERYTHING to her. Then maybe we can get dad to come home and we can be a family again." Krystal says with optimism.

"Kris, look mom and dad are better without one another. Yes, my death put a burden on them, but deep down you know mom and dad were not happy. Dad's drinking was a lot for mom to handle and she did the best she could to hide it. I watched mom cry every night that dad didn't come home because he was on one of his drunken stupors. The day that I went to school, I made a detour to school. I saw dad with another woman. Tall strawberry blond hair emerald green eyes she was about 5'9. Wore a short skirt and a very tight top. She looked to be about ten years younger than dad. But, I saw dad kiss her and not like a friend kiss this was full fledged tongue that down the throat, porno type shit. Basically what I am trying to say is dad was cheating on mom, and yes those nights he was out drinking and not coming home he was with HER. All my death did was open the flood gates and gave dad a reason to walk out of a marriage he was already planning to leave." Chastity says looking at Krystal.

"So...dad was cheating on mom? Have you seen everything? Wow, dad is such a BASTARD!" Krystal hollered.

"Krystal, you need to keep your voice down. People in this hospital are kind to people who talk to the dead, and if you tell them that you see your dead sister's spirit then they are more than likely to stick your ass in the psych unit for a seventy-two hour hold. Trust me, you don't want to be in that hell hole. Krystal I know there is nothing wrong with you. You just have a gift, and it's a wonderful one." Chastity says smiling at her sister.

"I'm so glad I found you. Deep in my heart I knew that wasn't you we buried. I knew you couldn't be dead, and now I have a chance to help you and to bring you home. When mom finds you..." Chastity cuts Krystal off mid sentence.

"Krystal please understand what I am about to tell you. You can't tell mom. She can never know that I am in a hospital on machines. If she finds out and I don't find my way back into my body and I die all over again it will reopen wounds mom has worked so hard to close. Her heart is already shattered. I don't want to watch her go through that all over again. Mom deserves to be happy, and right now she is happy. I know you want mom to know, but until we find out how to get my spirit back into my body it has to stay our little secret. Promise me you will keep this quiet from mom till I am back in my body." Chastity says looking at Krystal, her eyes pleading with her younger sister.

Krystal sighs and looks like a weight is put on her shoulders. When Krystal lifts her head and looks Chastity in her eyes, tears glisten her blue eyes. Chastity looks at her with a pleading gaze and thinks

"Her eyes look like the ocean when the sun hits it." Krystal looks back to her sister,

"I promise I wont tell mom, but we have to hurry and find Michael so we can all figure out how to get you back into your body." Krystal says.

"Thank you Krystal, and I think I might know where Michael is. There's a train yard that has been closed down for a long time. It was the place where he died, when it was up and operating. Michael goes there when the world seems out of whack and that's where he finds peace." Chastity says smiling.

"Well sis, then the train yard we shall go. Hopefully we find him there so we can put a plan into action." Krystal says.

Chastity nods to her sister, finally feeling some type of relief that her sister finally knows that she is still with her. The peaceful feeling of the burden Chastity has been carrying is finally lifted. Walking by her sister Krystal's side, they walk out of the hospital doors and out into the warm sunny April day in search of Michael.

Chapter 10

The Return

"So the night I died was like nothing I have ever experienced before. I remember being grabbed by Jace then flying through the night sky and the wind rushes around me. Then I hit the ground and everything went black. Then I am walking through darkness and entering a place where no one knew who I was. No family or friends to greet me. So I continue to wonder about this new world then I then remember where I was and I knew I could leave. So I decided to explore the human world knowing I couldn't be seen.

Now I think it's time for me to find my friends. I wonder how much they missed the old doc. I wonder how my Julia is doing without me by herside.I hope she isn't upset with me for saving Krystal that fateful night. I wonder if they will attend my funeral. I just hope my mind is wondering, well will find out soon enough I wonder where they could be at. I wonder where my twin brother is? I hope he will help them in my place. Bryan and I have always been close especially because of abilities. We only understood each other because there weren't many people like us. It's very rare to find someone who shares our burden. I can feel Michael's strong presence.

He is close somewhere. Chastity is right, he has a strong present. His present is stronger from the hospital direction so I  misted to the hospital. So that's what that feels like. It feels really good. The feeling of speed and the feeling of being fast.I am standing in front of the hospital. So I walked right through the front doors.The best way I can describe it is like walking through a water of glass. As you walk through the glass you can see the depth and the thickness of the glass then boom there's the other side. I never experienced anything like this before. This is a whole new world to me. I walk through the halls as people pass me and not see me.It is a little weird because I am used to walking through the halls and people passing saying hi Dr Ryan or good morning Dr Ryan. Sometimes good evening Dr Ryan.What did you guys think I was gone for good? Nope not me I was going to return. Not so much I have unfinished business which I only have one and that is my promise to Chastity. I promise to help her get back to her body. The other main reason for my return is my love Julia and my friends. I don't know how she's been since I was gone but I missed my Julia

.When Jace threw me my heart was beating at a hyper speed with my life flashing before my eyes, especially all the time me and Julia spent together and thrust me there was some stuff I would rather not relive over. I know she is going to be overwhelmed to see me. As I am walking through these halls you can see the living and the spirits walking through the halls unknowist to the humans. That there's more than humans walking these halls. A demon spirit walking into a room drag another spirit out my I wonder what's going there.

So I proceeded to my old office. I know that is where they are. I hear familiar voices, especially my brothers. Probably wearing that suit. I don't think anything would make him take it off. So now I am standing right outside the office door, I place my hand on the door knob as memories start flooding back." Dr Ryan says.

Meanwhile on the other side of the door. Our friends are standing around thinking of a plan and unbeknownst to them there is a special surprise standing just outside the door. Waitting to make his entrance. Everyone is just standing around as they hear the door knob jiggle and trying to turn.

"Umm who the hell is that?" Chastity asks.

"I'm not quite sure. I am not expecting any visitors today." Bryan says.

So as the door knob continues to turn back and forth then the door creaks open. Everyone is wondering who is behind the door and wondering what they should do next. Michael misted behind the door waiting for whatever is to walk in. The hospital floor creaks as Dr. Ryan walks through the door.

Michael goes to grab him Dr Ryan turns at the sametime and says "So is this how we greet old friends? Well where is the welcome party." Dr Ryan says.

Michael hits knees in disbelief and he stands back up, hugs Dr Ryan.

"Man I thought we were ever going to see you again." Michael says.

"Omg baby, I missed you so much. I thought I might be alone forever." Julia says. "I Love you too my Julia bear." Dr. Ryan says.

"Well, well, well, hello little brother." Bryan says, giving Dr. Ryan a big hug.

"Well hello big brother. Have you been helping my friends?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"Yes little brother, We were just trying to figure out a plan to help Ms. Chastity here. I have seen anything like this before." Bryan says.

"Well big brother, we have said the same thing. You are still wearing that suit " Dr Ryan says.

"Yes little brother you know I stay in style and I see you are in style." Bryan says.

"Yes, I don't have to wear a doctor uniform no more so I can pull off this suit." Dr Ryan says.

"Touche my little brother." Bryan says. So where is my murderer?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"I vaporize him to hell." Michael says. "Good that where he belongs." Dr. Ryan says.

"What happened to you?" Michael asks. "I don't know for sure. Everything went back then I was wondering through the spirit world. Then once I realized where I was. Once I knew where I was I knew iI could leave then made my way here. It was wonderful and a powerful experience to see everything as a spirit." Dr. Ryan says.

"We are glad you are back, we all cried when we lost you." Chastity says.

"Yes, I didn't know what was going to happen. Boom I hit the ground and everything back. Then I found myself walking through darkness then wondering in the spirit world. I saw Mrs. and Mr. Dumont apologize for Jace's actions. Even though he was their son they had enough of his evil ways. He is where he is supposed to be. What to the police officers." Dr. Ryan says. "We don't know. We haven't ever seen them again." Michael says.

"So in the wake of my death. I don't mean this as a derogatory remark. I mean Chastity I think I might have a solution for your situation." Dr Ryan says.

"What do you mean?" Chastity asks.

"Well our world We aren't limited to our abilities so what if we went back in time when your spirit separated from your body." Dr. Ryan says.

"Would it be dangerous?" Michael asks.

"Yes, we might have to fight evil that is there because they will see us as a threat. They will know that we are a part of that time. Dr. Ryan.

"How morbid is it? When you die you can figure things you couldn't figure out before." Bryan says.

"You always come with jokes at the wrong time big brother." Dr. Ryan says. "I'm sorry I couldn't help it." Bryan says.

"Please give me and hear me out first. We have to let the event happen then stopping before the seperation. Dr. Ryan says.

"Wow.' Chastity says. "I know it sounds horrible but if we stop it too early we could impact your timeline dire consequences." Dr. Ryan says.

"I am afraid he is right. Even with our abilities we can still mess up a timeline." Michael says.

"This sounds like science. I am back in school." Chastity says.

"I am afraid it is true. No timeline is meant to be changed." Michael says.

"Ok, So what do we do then?" Chastity asks.

"Well now we prepare ourselves for adventure." Dr Ryan says.

Krystal's mind is in space. She is half listening to what is happening. She is looking at Michael. She walks over to Michael and says

"Can we speak at my apartment?" Krystal says.

"Yeah, sure." Michael says as they mist out.

"Where are they going?" Bryan asks.

"I don't know?" Dr. Ryan says.

Michael and Krystal arrive at her apartment. "What is wrong Krystal? Michael asks. Krystal stands there as she is overcome with feelings. Michael is standing in front of hert couch and Krystal takes her hands and claps them. Her radio comes on and J Holiday Bed is playing and suddenly she jumps on Michael. She starts kissing and Michael falls back on the couch kissing her back as he takes his jacket off and wrapping his arms around her Michael floats above the couch as he loses focus with gravity. Krystal has herself wrapped around Michael. Her warm body pressed up against his cold body.

Michael starts Misting to different sceneries first to Hawaii beach, then the beautiful caribbeans, and then they are floating over the water with a waterfall behind them. Michael kisses her all over her body. Somehow they can still hear the music. Michael lays her under the waterfall. Krystal is overwhelmed by uncontrolled urges. The next thing she knows they are back at the apartment. Michael takes her to her spare bedroom, lays Krystal across the bed, She motions for Michael to come to here and  he grain of pleasure as he closes the door.

Meanwhile back at the hospital.Everyone else is trying to get a plan together. They need to execute this exactly or it could end badly.

"I wonder where Michael and Krystal went?" Chastity asks.

"You do know your sister has the hots for Michael," Julia says

"Eww." Chastity says as everyone else laughs."She has been giving him the puppy eyes I surprise you didn't see it." Julia says.

"Well guess you can't help who you love." Chastity says but deep down she still has a little feelings for Michael.

She knows it isn't time to let her feelings interfere with her as she gets close to getting back to her body. Krystal and Michael arrive back at the hospital.

"Well welcome back." Dr Ryan says.

"So what is the plan?" Michael asks. "So we all have to convert our power to go back where this all started. Ok everybody let's get in a circle. Grab each hand and focus all of your energy" Dr Ryan says.

The lights in the hospital start to flicker and jolts in the earth like an earthquake.

"Don't be scared it is normal. We are breaking through the time barrier." Michaels says. They all  mist out together and everything goes black. Then all of sudden they stand in the street. Oh crap, that is some bad dejuv." Chastity says.

"So we are in the right spot then?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"I don't know if it is the right time but it's just eerie to see it. Like a bad memory." Chastity says.

So they walk down the same eerie streets Chastity did. Michael can see black shadows moving around them.

"Be careful guys we aren't alone." Michael says.

"Hey look at what I see  a head ." Dr. Ryan says.

"God do I really look that from the back?" Chastity asks.

Everyone busted out laughing.

"Really is that the first thing you come to?" Michael asks.

"Well right now that is all we can see right now is the back." Chastity says.

The past Chastity goes to turn around and they hide because they don't if they can be seen. The past Chastity stands there for a moment and looks around like she knows she is being followed.

"Boy this is weird to see this all unfold once again. I don't know If I can watch it." Chastity says. "By the way, where were you coming from?" Michael asks.

"I was coming from Evan's. There was a party." Chastity says. "Oh boy, a party?" Michael says.

"Yeah a party. Evan was throwing the last bash for senior year. He asked me to come, and I did. I didn't know that it was going to be a bunch of drunk jocks. Evan didn't know there was going to be alcohol so instead of me going to look for him to walk me home, I ended up leaving alone and walking by myself. I had done this a million times before and nothing ever bad ever happened to me." Chastity says looking at Michael and the others.

"Until that night." Dr Ryan says.

Chastity looks down at the ground and says "Yeah till that night."

Chastity, Michael and the group all watch her past self walking down the road when her cell phone rings. They watch her answer her phone and watch her have the conversation with Evan. When the conversation ended Chastity kept walking down the street, the lights illuminating the ground behind and in front her. They all watch as Chastity hears something behind her in the distance and turns to look, and not seeing anything she takes off sprinting across the neighbor's yard. Michael looks at Chastity and she is just staring at herself, the sadness bellowing deep inside her stomach.

"Everything is going to be ok. I promise this will be stopped." Michael whispers to Chastity.

The only thing she can do is nod her head, as she feels the same dred she felt the night she died. Past Chastity can see her house in the distance, her mom left the porch light on for her knowing that she was spending time with Evan. What her mother didn't know was that it was a party she was going to. Looking behind her again Chastity begins to hear the branches snap and in a panic she goes to run across her street to her house. Before she can even make it Chastity feels arms around her waist and a hand goes over her mouth.

Chastity stands there waiting for someone to do something, but they are all standing there watching the scene unfold. Michael begins to walk forward, but Chastity grabs his arm and stops him.

"I need to help you. I can't let this happen to you again." Michael says the look of concern on his face.

"You have to let the past unfold like it's supposed to, but it must stop before he kills me." Chastity says.

When the stranger emerges into the light everyone can see it's a drunken Jace. The look of pure evil is on his face. The smile hides a darkness about him, he knows what he's going to do next. Everyone including Chastity watches as he bends down towards her ear and says the same thing he said to her. Chastity shivers with fear remembering every moment she felt. Krystal walks up to her sister and stands there watching as her sister is trying her hardest to get away.

Jace drags Chastity towards the wooded area. Jace chose his place well. He knew no one would be able to hear her scream. Everyone watched as Jace raped Chastity multiple times, when the time came and he was ready to finalize his devious act Michael stepped forward. Past Jace saw something out of the corner of his eye, with Chastity still underneath him crying and screaming he turned his head to the figure he seemed.

"Hey asshole. I suggest you let the girl go. If you don't then there will be hell to pay." Michael says low and a hint of danger oozing from his voice. Jace looks at Michael and laughs.

"Oh really, and what the hell are you going to do about it." Jace says his words slurring.

Clearly everyone can tell Jace is completely shit faced drunk. Michael steps forward again, fist clenched at his sides.

"This girl will not die tonight. She is not meant to leave this earth. If you take this option then I have no other choice but to take you out." Michael says growling.

Jace looks at Michael as he wraps his hands around Chastity's neck. Chastity spirit can feel everything happening to her again. She throws her hands up around her neck and begins to cough feeling her death coming again. Krystal, Julia and Dr Ryan all step forward prepared to help Michael end this.

"Oh look the big bad man brought friends. Did you all forget I can not be easily stopped. This bitch will die tonight." Jace snarls his eyes going coal black.

The evil within him seeping out. The black shadows surrounding his body to give him strength to put more pressure on Chastity's throat. Lights begin to dance in front of her eyes, her breath not even able to reach her lungs. Tears stream down her face as she struggles to get free from his hold. Past Chastity and her spirit both pass out. Everything goes black and the last images she sees is Michael and the group running toward Jace.

"Please end this now. I want to go home" Chastity croaks out before everything goes black.

As Michael goes to throw the first punch, the black shadows grab everybody and hold them.

"You ratched beast let me go. "Bryan says.

"Now where was I? I will finish this girl off, while my friends finish you off." Jace says. "What the hell Dr Ryan?" Chastity says.

"I told you this wasn't going to be easy. I am starting to think that is the way for Jace to come back once again." Michael says grunting trying to free himself.

Everyone is trying to free themselves from clutches of the evil black masses before he can carry out the same futures for Chastity.

"Oh no, This asshole is going to free ever again." Dr. Ryan says.

As Dr. Ryan focused his power and he started to shine as bright as the son. They all follow suit. The evil black masses can not handle these bright lights because they are used to darkness and creepy places. The people in their homes are seeing Black scary away and obres then shining so bright it blinds temporarily. Most might mistake it for something else.

During this light show the past Jace is the ground trying to hide his face from the bright light. At this same time the past Chastity regains consciousness and stands up. Michael hyper speeds over to her run now before he gets up we will hold him back. The Past Chastity looks around and sees Dr. Ryan, Julia, Bryan, Her own sister Krystal, and Michael in front of her.

''Who are you people? What is my sister doing here?" The Past Chastity says.

"There is no time for that right now. I know you got a question but you have to get out of here before he gets up and continues his rage on you." Michael says.

"He's right," Chastity says.

"You are me?" the past Chastity says.

"Yes because I was in the same spot that you are now and somehow our spirit separated from our body. So while  our roam the spirit world our body wastes away in a hospital bed on machines." Chastity says.

The past Chastity looks around and asks " Are you guys going to help me get home?"

"Yes, but you have to run now> Chastity says.

"Ok." the past Chastity says and she takes off running toward her house.

Jace got up now in a daze. He sees The past Chastity running toward her house.

"No, no no." Jace says running to chase her.

Michael hyper speeds over to incept and Michael thrust his hand into Jace's chest making him fly back a hundred yards.

Jace gets up and yells and is angry. You know what to do." Michael says.

"Right." Julia says.

As hyper speeds over to past Chastity and stays by her side until she makes it to her house. Past Chastity looks as she sees Julia top of her body but her bottom half is moving so fast it is disappearing with this blue light alunateing her upper body.

"We are going to get you home." Julia says.

Past chastity looks and nods her head in agreement as they proceed to her house. Jace is trying everything he can to get to her. At the sametime the black masses come to help Jace.

"God these evil spirits don't know when to quit." Dr. Ryan says.

"It's alright we will end this tonight. I  send Jace back to hell for the third time now but I will make sure he stays there this time." Michael says.

"Everybody ready?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"I was born ready." Michael says.

"Hell yeah lets do it." says Dr. Ryan.

"Lets get this show on the road." Bryan says.

"I'm ready,"Krystal says.

"Lets end this murderer once and for all. Chastity says.

Well it looks like war is fixing to break out in neighborhood streets. Michael, Dr Ryan, Krystal, Chastity, and Bryan line in front Jace. They are looking at Jace like a lion stock it prey. The black masses, three of them by Jace's side all sudden turn into spirits.

"Oh my god they are ugly looking creatures. With red eyes tall and animal-like.

"Wait, those are demons. Don't let them grab you, they will eat you." Michael says.

"How?" Dr Ryan asks.

"They open their mouth and suck in deep, sucking up in the process making them stronger." Michael says.

They all nod their heads in agreement. Michael mist over in front of Jace lands a punch across his jaw then mists to the side and lands a punch on the demon as he flies back knocking him off his hooves. Dr. Ryan mists over and power bombs a demon. Jace gets up angry and starts unloading punches but Michael is quick and dodging them at hyper speed. Jace is fustraight as he doesn't know how to combat this. A demon grabs

Michael by the back of his jacket throwing him into a parked vehicle. Michael hurries and gets up before he can be grabbed again. Some of our friends are prepared for dark evil magic. Bryan starts to  runs toward the fight. A demon steps in which sounds like a stump with his hoof. Then all of sudden Bryan is in a different world and his wife is greeting but something is right. His wife died in a car accident two years ago. Bryan is shocked and doesn't know what to do.

"Don't fall for it. It is only an Illusion to stop you. It is a demon great's weapon to give you a false illusion." Michael yells trying to get Bryan attention before he gets ate.

Bryan is enjoying a moment with his wife because he hasn't seen her two years. He rubs the back of hand down her check and kisses her one last time. Bryan yells in anger and busts out of his bad illusion.

"Nobody has the right to show me my wife." Bryan says.

Bryan and Krystal come together and hold hands to open a spirit portal. They are hoping them two alone can open one for the demons to be thrown into. They start chatting in sync to be successful in opening this portal. Jace is trying to catch Michael, as he lands a punch and then dodghes it. A demon growls and Chastity kicks him in the face knocking him off his hooves. People in the neighborhood  can't believe the weird light show going on. The orbs of light running into each other throwing their attention off Krystal and Bryan.

Beyond the orbs Chastity watches the demon get up and start to charge at them again. Krystal steps in front of her sister closes her eyes and puts her hands against her body. Feeling the electricity surging between her two hands, Chastity looks at her sister and sees the glow of the pink and blue current. When Krystal opens her eyes they are coal black.

"I'm warning you right now you son of a bitch, if you don't get the hell away from my sister I will knock your ass into next week." Krystal says with a low growl.

The demon stops in his track noticing the currents of electricity surging between Krystal's hands. Krystal lowers her head and her eyes perr up. Chastity tries to stop her sister, but it's too late. Krystal throws her hands forward away from her body and the pink and blue electrical current shoots out of her hands and hits the demon in the chest. The howl of pain from the demon is ear shattering. Everyone covers their ears and drops to their knees. The demon grabs his chest and falls forward, the darkness swooshing outward. When everything calms down,

Chastity notices the demon is gone. Krystal slumps forward and falls to the ground. Before her head could hit the pavement, Michael rushes over and catches her.

"What the fuck was that Michael?" Chastity says looking at Michael holding her sister's limo unconscious body.

"To be honest with you, I have no clue. All I do know is that it is a defense mechanism Krystal uses when she feels threatened." Michael says looking down at Krystal moving a strand of her hair away from her face.

"So not only does my baby sister have a special gift of sight, but she now has a power of...I don't even know what the hell to call it." Chastity says stuttering.

Completely shocked Chastity looks down at her sister, her eyes are shadowed over with concern, but also relief.

"Will she be ok?" Chastity asks Michael.

"Yeah, she'll be fine. Just got to give her some time to be able to recover. It happens everytime she uses it. The first time she just felt exhausted, but the more she uses whatever this is she gets weaker. It won't kill her, but she needs to learn how to control it before it over takes her completely." Michael says.

Chastity looks down at her sister and frowns. Her thoughts are racing, and wondering what the hell Krystal got herself into. Fifteen minutes after Krystal killed the demon, she finally came to and opened her eyes. Looking up into Michael's eyes she forces a weak smile. Michael and Chastity notice her lips are white, and so is her skin. Usually Krystal's skin is a honey color, but now she looks like she is on the brink of death.

"How long was I out? Is everyone ok?" Krystal says weakly.

"No worries, everyone is ok. To answer your first question you have been out for about fifteen minutes. That's the longest I have ever seen you pass out for." Michael says with a look of concern on his face.

Slowly getting up off the ground, Michael lifts Krystal up and sets her down on her feet. Krystal wobbles a little, her knees still a little weak from the power surge she felt.

"I never thought I would be able to use that again. I thought I had it under control." Krystal says looking over at her sister Chastity.

"Exactly what in the hell was that?" Chastity asls, her voice raising.

"It happened after your funeral, I didn't know how to deal with your death. The anger I felt was tremendous, the sadness was even worse. I noticed it the first time when I was visiting your grave and the same sadness and anger began to well up inside my body. When I looked down at my hands they were resting against my chest and there was a pink and blue electrical current." Krystal says looking down at the ground.

"So basically your emotions have caused this new found power you might as well call it." Chastity says looking at her sister Krystal upset.

"Don't you dare judge me. I had no other way of dealing with the emotions I felt after losing you, my only sister. I was angry at the world, I was angry at myself. I was so depressed, we were supposed to grow old together,our kids were supposed to grow up together, and they say you died, it was the day that my heart shattered and never whole again." Krystal says looking at Chastity with anger and tears in her eyes.

"I'm not judging you, but you need to be careful. Whatever this is, it's hurting you. You shouldn't be using it, sooner or later is going to overtake you and kill you." Chastity says looking at her sister.

Chapter 11

Saving Chastity

At this time Julia joins back in.

"Is it done?" Michael asks.

"Yes she is in the house." Julia

"Good. Lets finish this." Michael says.

"Michael the portal is finally open." Bryan says.

"Ok lets send them back to hell." Michael says.

"Guys what is going on? I feel funny." Chastity says.

Everyone looks and Chastity is starting to disappear.

"Dr Ryan it is working." Michael says.

Dr Ryan looks and sees Chastity starting to disappear.

"We did it." Dr Ryan says.

"Well we aren't completely done yet." Michael says.

Julia gets her first hit. Landing a hit on the demon chest and she picks him up, throwing him into the portal. Chastity watches herself as she disappears. Michael looks and sees Chastity fade from view. Chastity life flashes before her eyes from the time she was born, the time she was toddler, reexperience being a teenager. Michael and Jace are fighting until the end. Michael thinks to himself that everything he has done to help Chastity finally comes to an end tonight.

She will finally be able to go back into her body, and start her life where it was left off. Even though Michael knows that she will no longer see him, he will always be there to watch over her and protect her.

"That little bitch dont deserve to have her life back. If anything I deserve to have my life back." Jace growls.

"Wrong asshole, Chastity deserves her life back, she deserves all the happiness in the world. You deserve to burn in your own hell for all eternity." Michael says hitting Jace hard in the face.

Michael looks past Jace and sees Chastity fading in and out, her expression has a look of admiration.

Michael smiles at her and yells, "I was being honest. You deserve to have your life back and all the happiness in the world. You don't deserve to be in this world."

Chastity looks at Michael and smiles, even though her eyes show sadness. Michael turns back to Jace, grabbing him by the throat he slams him.

"I won't go! I deserve to have my life back." Jace growls again.

Michael's eyes turn coal black. The last words out of Michael's mouth before he rips Jace's soul apart.

"No!!! You will burn in your own hell for all eternity." Michael says.

With those last words Michael raises his head to the sky and the sound that comes from his mouth makes Chastity shake all the way to her core. When Jace's soul diminishes into the ground Michael drops to the ground, his breathing heaving. Chastity runs up to him still fading in and out.

Her voice sounded like a whisper. "Michael, I appreciate everything you have done for me. You deserve redemption and I hope one day you have that. I know I can't love you the way you hoped I could, but I do love you. You have given me the courage to fight to get my life back. I am forever in debt to you. I promise I will try not to forget you." Chastity says looking down at Michael.

Michael raises his head and eyes back to normal as he grabs Chastity by her hand and pulls her down to him.

"I knew from the first day that you would never love me like I love you, but that never stopped me from helping you. I truly meant everything I said. You deserve the world and all the happiness your future holds. You may not think you saved me but you did. You saved me from the darkness that surrounded me from the time of my death. You showed me that loving someone was worth the fight. You are not indebted to me, I am forever in your debt, and if redemption is in my future I hope to come back in another life. Maybe then things will be different and we could be together." Michael says.

Chastity bends down and kisses him on his cheek, her soul still fading in and out. The feeling of electricity coursing through her. Then her body begins to jolt, like someone was putting ten thousand volts through her. Chastity's eyes showed fear and Michael held onto her hand.

"Ow! Michael what is happening? All I feel is this pain." Chastity says looking confused at Michael.

"Chastity love, they took you off the machines. Your body isn't ready to go yet, the doctor's are using the paddles to restart your heart. Chastity you're finally going home. Don't be scared it only hurts for a little bit. Once the pain stops you will wake up in your body. What has happened to you this whole time will feel like a dream, and the doctor's will tell you coma patients have vivid dreams. But, please remember this, everything that has happened was real. Every feeling you felt, everything you felt, everything you did it wasn't a dream it was real. I was real, please keep me in your memory. For as long as I am on this plane I will never forget you or your sweet voice. You Chastity are an angel." Michael says as the last jolt hit Chastity.

Chastity looked at Michael with tears in her eyes, and before she disappeared from his sight she said, "I will never forget you."

The next thing Michael sees is a flash of light and Chastity is gone. Michael raises his head to the sky and screams in pain, not from being hurt, but pain from the heartache he is feeling.

"She's back everyone." the doctor says.

Chastity tries to open her eyes, but the light is blinding. Chastity tries to talk but her throat is dry.

"Don't worry sweetie, we took you off the machines but your body wasn't ready to give up. Your heart stopped, but we used the paddles to bring you back." the doctor says again.

Chastity opens her eyes and she sees the doctor and nurses surrounding her bed.

"Welcome back honey." one of the nurses says.

"Someone get her some water." the doctor says.

The short nurse with long red hair runs out the door to get her some water. When she returns she holds the straw up to Chastity's lips. Chastity opens her chapped lips and begins to drink the water slowly at first, then begins to drink faster.

"I'm not trying to rush you sweetie, but can you tell me your name? Do you know what day it is?" the doctor says looking down at his watch taking her vitals.

Chastity opens her mouth and her voice is low and feels like sand is in her mouth. Looking around the room she doesn't see Michael, and the tears pool in her eyes.

"My name....My name is Chastity...Chastity Blaine. I don't know what day it is or what year." Chastity says.

"It's ok honey, you've been in a coma for almost two years." the doctor says.

Chastity begins to cry, and the doctor puts his hand on her shoulder.

"Everything is going to be ok, your memory will come back. Not all at once but in flashes, and it will seem scary, but it's the only way to find out what happened to you." the doctor says.

"Where's Michael? I need to see Michael." Chastity says the tears streaming down her face.

"Who is Michael?" the doctor says.

Chastity looks at the doctor and shakes her head.

"Alright everyone, she has been through a rough traumatic time. Lets give her time to rest." the doctor says.

The short nurse with red hair looks down at Chastity and smiles. "I will be back in a little while to check on you. Michael stands in the conor to make sure she made it.

"Try to get some rest sweetie." she says walking out the door.

Chastity rolls over on the bed looking out the window and cries herself to sleep. The memory of Michael is still fresh in her mind.

The last thought before sleep claimed her was"Where could he be, and why isn't he here with me right now?"

Then the room went black and Chastity fell into a deep peaceful sleep.

Chastity hears the strumming of guitar and when the voice begins to sing she recognizes the voice. Her dream leads her to the front of the stage. The man she can barely see is sitting at a stool in front of a microphone. His voice lures her in closer, when the smoke clears he begins to sing the ballad. His eyes fixed on hers and a smile creeps on her face. The low sultry sound sends shivers down her spine as he begins to sing the words.

"Waking up in darkness alone and cold. There's nothing left but a heartache. I can't stand the pain, tears streaming down my face of the unknown. In my mind there's nothing left to believe. I can't stand this pain, my love for you gone all away. You can't live without me I can't stand to live without you. I can't stand this pain I feel right now. Please come back to me and make me feel again. I'll be there, please come back and make me feel again. Please come back. Our love is gone like the wind of the day. In the morning light, we will fight, and fight. We will fight and fight. To have what we once had in the light." the man lowers his head, as the song ends. Chastity walks closer to the stage and recognizes who it is. "Michael? Michael is that really you?" Chastity asks.

The man in her dream raises his head and smiles at her.

"Hey beautiful, I told you I would never forget about you." Michael says.

Getting up from the stool, he sets the guitar down and jumps off the stage.

"I've missed you so much, nothing makes sense without you." Michael says as he wraps his arms around Chastity's waist.

"I didn't know if you were real or not. You never came to visit me in the hospital when I went back into my body." Chastity says looking down at the ground.

Michael puts his hand under Chastity's chin and raises her eyes to meet his.

"I didn't think it would be right to come and mess everything up. You went through enough in that hospital. I wanted to give you time and space." Michael says smiling down at her.

"Time my ass, you couldn't face me. I'm so angry at you, I asked where you were and all the nurses and doctors looked at me like I was crazy." Chastity says angert rising in her belly. "I know and I am sorry. I was not only giving you time to adjust, but giving myself time too. The only way I could see you is in your dreams. So here I am." Michael says.

"You don't know how much you hurt...." Chastity wasn't able to finish the sentence before Michael captured her lips in his.

Holding onto her tightly he felt the world begin to spin. When the kiss broke Michael looked down at Chastity.

"You know I love you. I have from the first time we met. Ever since you left your all I think about. That song was for you, and the only way I could reach you was through your dreams. You wouldn't be able to see me any other way. Im sorry." Michael says.

Chastity feels a little unbalanced and she holds onto Michael's arms for support.

"I forgive you but don't you ever do that to me again." Chastity says.

Before Michael could answer Chastity was being awakened by the night nurse.

"Chastity honey, wake up you're having a bad dream. Everything is ok, you're in the hospital." the nurse says.

Chastity opens her eyes and looks around the dimly lit room. The sound of Michael's singing still echoing in her mind.

"Im ok. Yeah it was just a dream." Chastity says rolling over to face the window

"I will be back in a couple of hours to check on you again. If you need anything just hit your call light and I will be right in to help you." the nurse says.

"Ok, thank you." Chastity says.

"Try to get some sleep." the nurse says as she is walking out the door.

The sound of the door clicking shut and the deafening silence made Chastity feel alone. Curling up into a ball on the bed Chastity forces herself to go back to sleep. At least in sleep she can see Michael and the world seems right again.

Weeks had passed and Chastity was ready to get out of the hospital. She was ready to go see her mom, and let her know everything that has happened.

"Wonder what she will say and do." Chastity says out loud to her empty hospital room.

The day shift nurse knocks lightly on Chastity's hospital door cracking it and peeking in.

"Hey Chastity, how are you feeling today?" the nurse asks Chastity while continuing to walk toward her.

"I feel good, just ready to get out of this hospital bed, and get back to my normal life." Chastity says looking up at the nurse as she begins taking Chastity's vitals.

"Well sweetie, you'll be out of here in no time. Doctor Johnson just wants to make sure there are no unseen complications. You have been through a lot these past three weeks." the nurse says as she grabs Chastity's chart and writes her vitals down.

"I understand. Doctor Johnson has been great." Chastity says smiling.

"Well before I go, is there anything I can get you?" the nurse asks.

"Is it possible to have something cold to drink, and maybe a burger. I know lunch is soon, but I didn't eat breakfast. Kind of slept through it." Chastity says laughing.

"I will get you that cold drink and a burger. I will be back as soon as the kitchen staff bring it up." the nurse says.

"Thank you." Chastity says.

"Your welcome sweetie." the nurse says walking out the door.

"You know you could have ordered more than just a burger. Got to keep your strength up if you want to get out of this hospital." the mysterious voice says.

Chastity shook her head as if she was hearing things, and then she heard a chuckle.

"Whoever is there come out and let me see you." Chastity says.

Michael walks out of the shadows of her hospital room and smiles.

"Michael! Oh my god, I can't believe it's you." Chastity says trying to jump out of the bed.

"No, don't do that. You may hurt yourself." Michael says walking over to her bedside.

"I thought you said I was only going to be able to see you in my dreams." Chastity says looking up at Michael.

"At that time yes, but it's been a few weeks. Your mind had to reopen and trigger your special gift." Michael says smiling down at Chastity.

Michael bends down and hugs Chastity holding onto her tightly.

"So when do you get to spring this joint?" Michael asks.

"I'm actually not sure. Doctor Johnson wants to make sure everything is ok before he lets me go. To be honest I feel just fine, I'm ready to go and get on with my life." Chastity says.

"You will. You know the doctor. Doctor Ryan has been here and he says you will be fine." Michael says.

"Dang you guys are just popping in and out my room." Chastity says.

"Dear, we are ghosts, that's what we do. We are here to help you, not to harm you. Although some can hurt you but we wouldn't let that happen. Doctor Ryan is at peace now since he fulfilled his promise. He and Julia have been professing their love to one another." Michael says.

"Aww they need to get married." Chastity says. "They are talking about having a spirit world wedding. Father Spirit is going to bring their union together." Michael says.

"Aww good for them. They now can spend forever together." Chastity says.

"Yeah, How about you? Have you seen Evan since you were back?" Michael asks.

"Yes, they have been limiting visitors due to the new disease." Chastity says.

"Oh yeah, I have forgotten about that." Michael says.

"Yeah, but he should be able to go home next week. Evan is doing well with treatment. The doctors did say that when he goes home he will still need to take it easy for a couple of weeks, but other than that he's great." Chastity says.

Michael looks over at her and smiles.

"I'm glad he is doing ok." Michael says.

Chastity looks over at Michael and smiles, her heart aching for him. Knowing that deep down that he still has feelings for her.

"Well, I better go, a lot of stuff is going on. A lot of new spirits are coming in. I will check in on you later Chastity." Michael says.

Chastity's heart drops and she lowers her eyes to the floor.

"Ok, but I will see you later right. You're not just going to disappear on me again are you?" Chastity asks Michael.

"I promise I will be back later, and no I'm not going to disappear on you again." Michael says as he hugs Chastity.

Once the hug ends, Michael backs up and closes his eyes disappearing in front of Chastity. An hour later Dr. Johnson knocks on Chastity's hospital room door and walks in.

"Hey doc." Chastity says smiling.

"Hello Chastity. How are you feeling today?" Dr Johnson asks.

"Im feeling great. Actually I am ready to get out of here." Chastity says.

"Well, that's what I came in here to talk to you about. I am drawing up your discharge papers. You should be out of here in a couple of hours." Dr. Johnson says. Chastity's eyes lit up and she smiled.

"Finally! I can get out of here and go have an actual burger, fries and mint chocolate shake. Sorry doc, hospital food is horrible." Chastity says laughing.

Dr. Johnson looks at Chastity and begins to laugh.

"I can't argue with you about that. Well kiddo, I will see you in a couple of hours to talk about what to do at home, and get you set up with a specialist outside of the hospital." Dr. Johnson says.

"Sounds good, thanks doc." Chastity says. "Just make sure to take it easy, and be safe." Dr. Johnson says.

"I will do Dr. Johnson I promise." Chastity says.

Dr. Johnson nods his head, smiles and turns and walks out of Chastity's room. Chastity's heart leaps because in the next couple of hours, she will be out of the hospital, and heading home to see her mother. The only thing Chastity is worried about is, where her sister Krystal could be. Chastity hasn't seen her sister for about a week. Hopefully once she gets out of the house, Chastity will be able to find out where her sister has been hiding and from who. Chastity is eating the last hospital meal of her stay, and she was glad. The food was horrendous and had no flavor at all.

Thinking to herself "I could have lost my ability to see the dead, and for a moment I thought I did. I know Michael will be back eventually, but when I don't know for sure. Michael thinks I never had feelings for him, but he is wrong. A part of me loved him, and wanted to stay with him, but the other part of me wanted my old life back. I fought so hard to get back where I am today. The feeling of loving two different people was tearing me in two, and I hated the way my heart hurt and still does. Looking at Michael is like the day stops and it's just the two of us, but being with Evan is like no of this happened to me and we never lost a beat with another. I may have made it backy body but I really don't know how much longer I have on this earth, none of us do. I look back on how hard I fought to get back to my body, and deep down I know that in my mind I couldn't bear to die at a young age. Then when I look around I wonder why I came back, what is or was the reasoning I wanted to come back here. It couldn't have been just for my family and my boyfriend. I left a place that was peaceful, and I was free to roam whenever I wanted to without worrying about consequences. But, I know I didn't come back for nothing, there was a reason why I came back. Then the thoughts of what if Evan leaves me, and what I would do. That's what has been plaguing me everyday, but I made the decision to come back and not to stay with Michael. Now I must sit and watch my sister Krystal swoon over Michael, but I can't really blame her. Michael is easy on the eyes, and his smile could light up a room. To be honest Michael deserves to be happy, and maybe my sister could bring him the happiness he deserves, and maybe he could find redemption in my sister's love for him."

Chastity thoughts are interrupted by a knock on her room door. The door knob turns and opens. Evan walks in with bauque flowers. "How are you doing?" Evan asks, placing the flowers on the nightstand.

"I'm doing great." Chastity says.

"Good. Who were you talking to?" Evan asks.

"What do you mean?" Chastity says.

"Well the nurses in the hall said you were talking to someone." Evan says.

"OH, you wouldn't believe me even if I told you." Chastity says. "Try me." Evan says.

"Well don't think I am crazy. Well since my situation I was in the spirit world where I met a spirit named Michael and also it turns out I am medium as well. I know it sounds crazy. I will stop, I'm sorry. Chastity says.

"Shh, shh, shh It doesn't sound crazy. I always wonder about an afterlife. What was it like?" Evan asks.

"Well I can't say too much about it or I will disappear forever. I can tell you its freedom like I have ever known. Michael is one of the spirits that help me get back to my body. Then you have Father Spirit, Julia, and Dr. Ryan." Chastity says.

"Dr. Ryan? Wasn't that the Doctor here?" Evan asks.

"Yes. He was medium and He sacrificed himself for me. He was killed by the spirit Jace who did this to me and Michael vaperize him to hell." Chastity says.

They are interrupted. "Knock knock it's me can I come in?" Bryan asks.

"Yes, Bryan you can come in. Evan this Dr Ryan twin brother Bryan and Bryan this Evan." Chastity says.

They both shake hands. It's nice to meet you. I have heard alot about you." Bryan says. "It is nice to meet you too." Evan says.

"So Chastity how are we doing?" Bryan asks.

"Great." Chastity says.

"Good. I see you have your gift back." Bryan says.

"How did you know?" Chastity asks.

"Well mediums have bright aero around them. People have different sayings for it but your aero light is bright." Bryan says.

"Wait why can't I see it?' Evan asks.

"Only other mediums and spirits can see it." Bryan says.

"Well that sucks." Evan says. "Well I'll let you two get back to your Privacy." Bryan says leaving the room.

"They do look alike." Evan says.

Chastity laughs and says "I know we thought he was Dr Ryan."

"Yeah but I am more handsome." Dr Ryan says.

Chastity laughs. "What is so funny?" Evan asks.

"Oh, Dr Ryan appeared after I said that and said Yeah but I am more handsome." Chastity says.

Evan looks around. There's nobody here. Oh Forgot I am sorry. I gotta get used to it." Evan says. "This must be Evan." Dr. Ryan says, placing his hand on Evan's shoulder.

Evan feels a coldness on his shoulder giving him goosebumps.

"Weow my shoulder is cold." Evan says.

It is because Dr. Ryan places his hand on your shoulder." Chastity says.

"Oh that's messed up. We can feel them but we can't see them." Evan says.

"Well you can if they decided to show themselves." Chastity says.

"How?" Evan asks. "By draining energy from you or any source of energy that's there." Chastity says.

"Well Dr. Ryan Can you make yourself appear?" Evan asks.

"He can but only for a few seconds. Turn to your left." Chastity says.

The Hospital lights flicker and like an image coming into focus. Evan can see Dr. Ryan started to appear.

"Whoa, That's is cool." Evan says.

"Hello Evan." Dr. Ryan says.

"Hey Doc it's been awhile. Thank you for bringing my Chastity back." Evan says.

"Your welcome. I made a promise to her to help her get back. With no choice of my own I had to leave for a bit But I came back as soon as I could." Dr. Ryan.

"I'm  sorry about that I wish that would never happen to you." Evan says. "It's ok but now I get to be with my  wife to be ." Dr. Ryan says.

"So you and Julia are getting married." Chastity says.

"Yes, a spirit world Marriage." Dr.Ryan says.

"Oh that reminds me." Evan says Kneeling down by Chastity bed.

"Evan!" Chastity says. "Chastity Blaine would you make me the happiest man in the world and be my wife?" Evan asks.

Chastity tears up and says "Yes, Yes I will." Chastity says.

"I hope for you guys to have the happiest of marriage." Dr. Ryan says.

"Thank you." Chastity and Evan says. "Well I must be going now. Julia is expecting me soon." Dr Ryan says as Mist and Disappears.

"That is cool." Evan says. "I will miss being able to do that. The feeling to be somewhere then be somewhere else." Chastity says.

"I wish I could do that." Evan says.

Chastity could do anything but laugh.

Michael arrives back at Krystal apartment.

"Krystal are you ready?" Michael asks.

"Yes, just second. How is my sister?" Krystal asks.

"She is trying to adjust to being human again. Her gift also came back." Michael says.

"That's good. I know she was worried about that. My mom is enthusiastic to have her back. So we did good." Krystal says wrapping her arms around Michael kissing him.

"That's great. Come on we mustn't keep Dr. Ryan and Julia waiting." Michael says.

"I am so excited for them. I felt really bad when she lost him and did not know if he was coming back. I was ecstatic when he came back to her." Krystal says.

"So was I my dear shall we." Michael says. "We shall." Krystal as they leave.

Chapter 12

The Union

So Julia has picked a place for her wedding. The place that she has selected is the beautiful colorado mountains. Michael has shown her beautiful places for a wedding. They agreed for Father Spirit to bring their union together. Father Spirit was honored they chose him to bring them together. It's a wedding that can't be seen by the human world. The spirits gather as they wait for the wedding to start. Father Spirit is by edge with the beautiful mountains behind him.

Dr. Ryan is standing next to him waiting for his beautiful bride Julia to walk down toward him. He was nervous of course. He thought he would ever see this day. Michael is standing next to Dr. Ryan as he asks him to be his best man. Michael accepted as he still feels horrible about what happened to him. Michael still feels it is some of his fault he still would do it regardless but a part of him feels responsible for what happened. Michael is standing there with his hand cross and folded in front of him staring in dazse.

As parts of that night are still playing in his head.

"Michael! Michael! Michael!" Dr. Ryan says.

Michael shrugs off as he always does.

"Yes, Dr Ryan." Michael says.

"Are you alright?" Dr. Ryan asks.

"Yes, I am fine" Michael says.

"You're lying to me. I can see something is bothering you. Tell me what it is." Dr. Ryan says.

"Well I still feel guilty about what happened to you." Michael says.

"Why? You didn't do anything wrong. Jace did when he went after Krystal and I, only I made the choice to sacrifice myself no one else. So please don't feel guilty for something you had nothing to do with." Dr. Ryan says.

"Ok I won't Dr Ryan." Michael says.

"Thank you. You can't carry a guilt that isn't yours to begin with." Dr. Ryan says.

"Your right." Michael says.

Dr. Ryan nods in agreement. Michael looks at Bryan and he also nods. As Michael turns his head back forward Julia appears by the clearing of the trees. She begins to walk toward Dr. Ryan with a smile that could run for miles. Dr. Ryan smiles back as she reaches Dr. Ryan  they lock arms and they are both happy as kids in a candy store.

"Spirits were here today to bind these two spirits together for eternity. To live free and together forever. These two there love here before us with that will you two lock your hands together. Please repeat after me. Dr. Ryan, do you choose to bind together with Julia forever, as your spirit will bind together as one, Protect her, and be her spirit love for eternity?" Father Spirit asks.

"Yes!" Dr. Ryan says.

"Julia, do you choose to bind together with Dr. Ryan forever, as your spirit will bind together as one, Protect him, and be his spirit love for eternity?" Father Spirit asks.

"Yes!" Julia says. "With that said I bind you two together for eternity with you love never to be broken and withstand anything thrown at you two. Now it's time for you two to take your leave together." Father Spirit says as Julia and Dr Ryan begin to float in the air.

They are kissing each other and hovering for a moment. They fly off together and Father Spirit taps in foot on the ground.

"I wish them best for eternity." Father Spirit says and every spirit disappears.

Meanwhile Chastity and Evan are planning and getting for their wedding. Chastity was finally released from the hospital and with graduation coming in the coming days. Chastity  was excuse d from being a dropout because of what happened. So much to do in so little time. So Chastity is laying in her bed reading and out the corner of her eye she sees a shadow standing in there.

"Who is there?" Chastity asks.

"It's ok kiddo don't be afraid it is just me." Chastity Grandpa says. "You scared me." Chastity says.

"I'm sorry. How are you doing?" Chastity Grandpa says.

"I'm doing good. I am going to graduate and get married." Chastity says.

"To the Evan boy. I hope he treats you right." Chastity Grandpa says.

"How did you know who I was talking about?" Chastity says

"I am spirit. I Know everything because you can't see us doesn't mean we aren't here. We know how to look in with being seen." Chastity's Grandpa says.

"I forgot but it still sounds creepy." Chastity says.

"Well I would agree but at the same time we get to check on people we care about. I have been doing it ever since I died and I have been spirit for fourteen years. For the fourteen years I alway came to check on you and your mom. I'll be checking on you long after you're married and your child or children. Well be before I go please promise me you will stay safe even from that Evan boy." Chastity Grandpa says.

Chastity laughs and says "Grandpa!"

"Chastity I am serious" Chastity Grandpa says.

"Yes Grandpa I will stay safe." Chastity says.

"Good." Chastity Grandpa says as he kisses her on the forehead.

Chastity smiles as he leaves. To Chastity it's like losing him all over again but she knows he will be back in one form or another.

"Don't be too hard on him, he is looking out for you" Michael says.

"Michael!" Chastity says jumping off her bed hugging Michael.

"Aww I miss you too." Michael says.

"I thought I'd never see you again. I know I made the decision to come back but we still got close to one another" Chastity says.

"I know I'll visit you as much as can. I am not going to leave you hanging because you are back in the human world. How are you doing" Michael says.

"I am doing great. My grandpa was here before you but you already know that. He made me promise I'll stay safe and I did but I hated to see him leave again." Chastity says.

"I came From Dr. Ryan and Julia's wedding today. You have a lot of weird stuff in here.``Michael says.

"Oh yeah, it is the modern technology we teenagers have today." Chastity says.

"Well I have been in your house before but never this far. This is the first time I have seen your room." Michael says.

"Yeah just as far as the living room." Chastity says.

"What is that flat box?" Michael asks.

Chastity laughs and says.

"That is a tv." "Well you have taught me some new things." Michael says.

"My sister's apartment would have similar things." Chastity says.

" Maybe so, I never paid attention to it because we were busy." Michael says.

"How is my sister?" Chastity asks.

"Good, she has been so happy since she has you back." Michael says.

Chastity looks at Michael.

"Well she did say she missed me." Chastity laughs.

"That is true. Your all she talks about. You really should go see her." Michael says.

"I will, I just need some time to adjust. I mean I literally just got out of the hospital. Graduation is next week, and I haven't even seen my mother yet." Chastity says.

Michael looks at her in shock.

"You haven't gone and seen your mother yet? Chastity that should have been the first thing you did as soon as you were discharged. Your mom still thinks you're dead." Michael says.

"Honestly I would rather it stay that way. It took her so long to move on from my death I don't want to reopen any wounds." Chastity says.

Michael looks at her and bows his head.

"That's what you don't seem to  understand Chastity . Your mom hasn't moved on, your room is the same way you left it. The unmade bed, your pink and black curtains closed, your closet door still open from that morning that you picked your last outfit for school. Your mom goes up to your room everyday while your sister Krystal is at school and she lays on your bed and breathes in deeply. I have seen the woman cry a million tears, so you saying that you don't want to reopen old wounds is bullshit. Your mother's wounds are still open, the only difference is your mother has done very well to hide her pain. You may think she has moved on, but in all truth and honesty she is still grieving for you." Michael says.

Chastity looks at Michael, the anger in her eyes evident on how she is truly feeling.

"What the hell Michael, what gives you any right to go visit my mother?" Chastity spat angrily.

Michael lowers his head but only raises his eyes. When he does this it makes him look dangerous.

"Well Chastity, someone had to watch after your mom. Make sure she is alright. We all know that you haven't been to see her. What gives me the right you ask. You're being a selfish brat. The Chastity I knew wanted to see her mom and be with her again. This new Chastity is someone I don't even know, and to be honest someone I will never want to know. When you decide to come to your senses, you let me know. I will help you find a way to break things to your mom." Michael says.

Michael mists and disappears. Chastity swallows hard knowing deep that Michael is right. Ever since Michael and Chastity met they had disagreements. Part of Chastity wishes she still had the power to mist to chase Michael down and tell him she knows he is right. She doesn't want to lose Michael completely. Chastity jumps up, throws her jacket on, and takes her mom car keys. She sneaks out the door and gets in the car quitely, starts the car back out, and turns the lights on as she drives away. Chastity comes to a stop sign and she is looking around.

Then she is frightened by the sound of hitting the car hood and there's Michael standing there with his hand on the hood.

"Where are you going Chastity?" Michael asks.

Chastity stares at him for a moment not saying anything.

"I won't repeat myself again Chastity. Where are you going?" Michael says the irritation in his voice raising.

"Honestly Michael I don't owe you an explanation, but since you must know I was on my way to find you." Chastity says.

Michael looks at her shocked.

"Why?" Michael asks questionably.

"To tell you that you were right. I was being selfish, and I owe it to myself and my mom if I go see her. I mean I do have a car. I'm just scared that she won't believe it's me." Chastity says.

Michael lets out a long sigh and walks around to the door and opens it pulling Chastity out of the car.

"I told you that I would help you figure out how to see your mom. If you're not ready I understand, but you do need to go see her soon. That way she knows you're alive. Plus, I bet she would love to know that you're getting married soon, and I know you want her there." Michael says smiling.

"You know what. I can't believe I am saying this, but your right. Everything you said is true. I do want to see my mom, I do want her to know I am still alive. I want to tell her everything I went through to get back to her and everyone. I definitely want her at Evan and I's wedding. I know my dad wont show up, but at least I will have my mom there." Chastity says her heart is aching.

Part of her torn apart because she hasn't seen her dad, and knowing that selfish bastard he wouldn't want to see her anyway.

"Come get the car." Michael says and they drive off.

Chastity starts to cry and says.

"Michael, I can't lose you completely. I don't know how to explain it. I love Evan but I also love you too. Why is it that a person can love two people at the sametime is there something wrong with me?" Chastity asks.

"Chas, there is nothing wrong with you sometimes people in love twice but then you have to choose who you want to be with." Michael says.

Chastity is looking at Michael because she is seeing something she has never seen before. Every street light they pass she can see right through him. "Well I'm just confused. Michael, why is it that every street light we pass I can see right thru you?" Chastity asks.

"Well it is because the spirit bends light differently. You it shines on you. Me it shines right thru me making me look see through or a mist like appeartion." Michael says.

"Well I have seen that before." Chastity says.

"Yeah, because you were a spirit or ghost whichever you prefer.

"Why do you say that? There is no difference in it." Chastity says.

"Well, yes and no. There are some differences. Depending on how you use it meaning like spirit, it is you as a formal self where you live in time you died in forever. Ghost meaning intelligent, is aware of time and changes around them. Ghosts can move objects and some can cause harm. It doesn't matter to me what word you use." Michael says.

"I didn't know that." Chastity says.

"You never asked either. Then demonic or demons cause havoc. They can mimic a loved one or child to get close to you to  possess you and take your spirit to hell." Michael says.

Chastity looks at Michael and smiles.

"Your right I never asked, and maybe I should have asked sooner. I want to apologize to you Michael." Chastity says.

"Apologize for what?" Michael asks.

"You were right about everything and I mean everything. Including my feelings for you. I tried my hardest to fight them, but it became difficult. When I came back into my body and I opened my eyes for the first time it wasnt Evan I was looking for. It was you Michael. I was looking for you." Chastity says looking at Michael with pleading eyes.

"Chastity why would you hide that from me? I fought my feelings for you the whole time. Now there is nothing we can do, you are marrying Evan and I am with your sister Krystal." Michael says, looking Chastity in her eyes.

"I know. I just thought you should know the truth before I chicken out and never tell you. I am sorry Michael, I am sorry for lying to you and not trusting my instinct about you. You're really a great guy. I wish I would have met you before Evan." Chastity says.

"I wish I would have met you first too, maybe things would have been different for the both of us, but right now you deserve all the happiness in the world. Right now that happiness is with Evan." Michael says smiling.

Chastity smiles back at Michael and nods her head. Walking over to Chastity Michael leans down and kisses Chastity softly on the lips. Chastity wraps her arms around Michael's shoulders. Michael closes his eyes and disappears. When Chastity opens her eyes Michael is gone, and she stands there tears streaming down her face. After an hour had passed, and she knew she was ready to face her mom Chastity got in her car and started it up and headed to see her mom. Chastity leaned down and turned the radio on, the song playing was Every Rose has Its Thorn. Chastity closes her eyes for a minute and lets the song fill her mind and body.

The mustang heads down the freeway windows down letting the summer sir swish through the car. The day is warm and not a cloud in the sky, Chastity looks out the windshield and smiles. Chastity notices the sign ten miles till she gets to her hometown. Her nerves begin to edge and she wonders if she should turn around and just go back. Chastity shakes the feeling and steps on the gas pedal and lets the mustang roar down the freeway. Ten miles Chastity notices her exit and she takes it. Driving through her town where she grew up brings a smile to her face.

Smiling to herself, she goes through the traffic light and makes a left. Passing houses, her smile was bigger, turning into the housing addition she slows down and stops. Chastity closes her eyes and takes a deep breath in and exhales.

"Don't worry Chastity she will be happy to see you. Elated actually, knowing that her daughter who she thought she buried is alive and well." Michael whispers startling Chastity she jumps.

"Michael!" she says shocked.

"I'm here with you. I told you I would be with you when you went to see your mom, and I intend to keep that promise to you." Michael says smiling.

Chastity looks over at Michael and smiles back. Bringing her hand down to his she grabs it.

"Now put this baby in drive and lets go see your mom." Michael says, taking away every fear Chastity feels.

Chastity drives down the cul de sac and pulls right in front of a brick house, with white shutters and a white fence. Roses adorn the walkway and the flower beds in front of the house. Chastity smiles as she puts the car in park and takes the key out of the ignition.

"Don't worry Chastity I promise she will be happy to see you. Your mother has grieved for so long it's time for her to not grieve anymore and be happy." Michael says.

Chastity gets out of the car looking back at Michael as he tells her to keep going. Walking up the pathway to the front door Chastity stops and takes a deep breath in and exhales.

"Well here goes nothing." Chastity says out loud to herself. Chastity walks up the steps leading to the porch and goes to ring the doorbell, but to her shock and surprise the door opens. Standing in front of Chastity is her mom. Chastity looks at her mom, and notices her mother's complexion went stark white.

"Chastity?!" her mom breathes out.

"Hi momma." Chastity says. Mrs. Blaine takes a step back and faints. Chastity bends down to help her mom and she hears Michael in her ear.

"I will get a cold wash cloth." Michael whispers. Chastity nods her head and stays with her mom. Michael hands Chastity the cold washcloth and she rubs her mom's face with it. Mrs. Blaine slowly opens her eyes and tears begin to well up in her blue eyes.

"How is this possible." Mrs. Blaine croaks.

"It's a long story momma, and I wanted to tell you all about it. If you have the time." Chastity says tears stream down her cheeks. "Oh Chastity honey, I always have time for you. I've missed you so much, but you're not really here. I buried you, you are gone forever. This isn't possible, you can't really be here." Mrs. Blaine says crying.

"Shhh momma I'm really here, and I am very much alive. Chastity says standing helping her mom up. Mrs. Blaine, still visibly shaken, Chastity helps her over to the couch to sit down.

"You're really here, you're really alive?" Mrs. Blaine says.

"I'm here momma. Im really here." Chastity says hugging her mom tight, not wanting to let go.

"How is this possible? I identified you at the morgue, we buried you next to your mamaw and papaw." Mrs. Blaine says stuttering.

"I will explain everything momma, I promise, but before I do I want to tell you something." Chastity says looking into her mother's eyes.

.

Mrs. Blaine looks at Chastity and nods her head.

"I'm getting married momma. Evan and I are getting married in a few weeks, and I want you and Krystal to be there." Chastity says smiling at her mom.

Mrs. Blaine, still shocked and unable to get the words out, cries even harder and shakes her head in agreement. Chastity hugs her mother again, once the hug breaks Chastity sits back on the couch and looks at her mother.

"Now to tell you what happened. I guess I will start from the beginning." Chastity says.

Chastity tells her mom everything that happens. From the night she left the party and began walking home all alone. Someone grabbing her not knowing who it was. Chastity told her mom she felt like she was waking up in a dream like haze to see her grandpa who had passed away, wanting her to come home with him. Chastity told her mom that she didn't want to accept she was dead and she told her grandpa no, and then he disappeared. Then she met Michael, and basically till now fought everyday as hard as she could getting back to her body. A long and tedious task. The pain she felt when the doctor's used the paddles on her.

The jolts of pain she felt, to waking up and not seeing Michael, and not remembering where she was at. Chastity's mom looks at her tears staining her cheeks and she grabs her daughter tightly holding onto her.

"I'm so sorry honey. I didn't know. The girl that they found looked just like you." Chastity's mother says.

"It's ok momma. I feel heartache for that girl. Her family doesnt know she is gone, and it seems like she didn't have any family living. I didn't see her at all, so she must have gone into that bright light. At least she is at peace. Momma I wasn't going to be able to have peace, I wanted to come home and Michael helped me come back to you all." Chastity says.

"Chastity's mother looks up to the ceiling and says, "Thank you Michael for bringing my baby girl back to me." Chastity smiles as she looks over and sees Michael standing behind her mother smiling.

Michael bends down and hugs Chastity's mother around her shoulders whispering.

"You welcome Mrs. Blaine. I wish you could know how much your daughter saved me from myself. Chastity is my god send." Michael looks at Chastity and smiles as he disappears from her sight.

A Couple nights later, graduation is in full force. The football meets on the field one last time. Chastity is there supporting Evan. They disappear and Chastity walks toward the bleachers. She sees Michael walking up.,

"Michael oh my god." Chastity says.

"Hello happy graduation Chas." Michael replies.

"Thank you." Chastity says. "So what is going on after this?" Michael asks.

"Oh, I am going to an after party with Evan." Chastity says.

"Chas? Come on now." Michael says.

"What. are you worried about before." Chastity says.

"Well yeah." Michael says.

"Don't worry. I'll be with Evan." Chastity says.

"Ok, I just want to make sure  you are safe . I don't like it when history seems to repeat itself." Michael says as they hug goodbye.

"I'll see you later." Chastity says.

"Yes you will." Michael says. We all know Michael is going away that easy.

So later that night at the party, everyone is drinking music bumping. Michael appears in the corner of the living room. Walking among the graduated students. Since nobody can see him and is walking around the place like he owns it. Michael is in the hunt for Chastity since he saw Evan passed out on the floor. So he peeks his head through different doors looking for her so he doesn't alarm the students opening and shutting the doors. He comes to a bedroom upstairs, the only one left. So he walks through the door and there is Chastity.

There's young men on top of her and Chastity looks barely conherted. Michael feels rage.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Michael asked out loud.

Of course he got no reaction. So Michael grabs him by his pants and slams him to the floor. The boy sober up real quick and gets scared, runs off because there is nobody else in the room that could have done that. Well at least he thinks. Michael picks up Chastity.

"Come on Chas lets get you home." Michael says as he  misted out.

Then they appear in her room. Michael lays on the bed and covers up. He stands up and he is furious with Evan. So he mists back to his house. He stands there for a moment as Evan is still passed on the floor but no problem Michael has a solution for that. Michael lays down on top of and disappears in Evan's body. Evan is dreaming about winning a football game and all of sudden it changes to him walking . the next thing he knows Michael is charging at him slams him to the ground. Punches him a couple. He was sitting on top of him.

"How dare you get so drunk and leave Chastity alone with all them boys with one fixing to have his way with her because she was so out of it." Michael says.

"Who are you?" Evan asks.

"I am Michael." Michael says.

"So you are the famous Michael." Evan says.

"Yeah, don't you forget it. You guys are fixing to get married and you are putting her in a dangerous situation." Michael says.

"I don't drink like that. I don't know what happened. Chastity handed me a drink and that was it." Evan says.

"Maybe that drink wasn't meant for you. Well for now, take a better watch of her." Michael says.

"I will."Evan says. Michael disappears and jumps out of Evan's body.

At the time Evan jumps and stumbles and Holler Chastity through the house. Michael leaves and goes back to Chastity. He watches over her for the rest of the night and leaves before she wakes. Chastity wakes with a bad headache.

"Man what did I do last night." Chastity says as she rushes off for dress fitting.

So it is a week later and the big day is finally here. Everything was in place: the seating, the decor, the aisle, everything was perfect . Chastity looked out the window at the scene below her. The wedding guests have all arrived, and they all head to their seats to sit down. Chastity heard two women talking and she recognizes the voice of her mother and sister. When they get to the door Chastity turns from the window. As her mother and sister Krystal walk in the door Chastity smiles.

"Don't you two just look beautiful." Chastity says.

"Oh Chastity you look gorgeous!" Chastity's mom gushes.

"Sis, that dress is perfect, Evan is going to flip when he sees it." Krystal says hugging her sister.

Twenty minutes later Chastity hears the wedding march start and she begins her descent down the spiral staircase leading to outside. Not having her dad walking down the aisle put a pain in Chastity's heart, but she raised her head high and put a smile on her face and kept walking. Once she reached the bottom of the stairs she looked around and her mom, sister and friends were all standing smiling at her. Chastity smiles back and begins to walk down the silk white aisle, her eyes to the ground making sure she doesn't fall flat on her face. Her wedding dress flowed like water behind her and lace ran up the back. The corset styled top hugged Chastity in all her curves.

When Chastity raised her head she looked to her left feeling someone holding onto her hand.

"Don't worry Chas, I got you." Michael says smiling.

Chastity smiles back at him wishing everyone else could see the man that is kind enough to walk her down the aisle.

"This is your day, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Evan is a very lucky man, and he better treat you well or he will deal with me." Michael says chuckling.

"Thank you Michael." Chastity whispers chuckling back.

When Chastity looks forward and sees Evan at the end of the aisle with the preacher, her smile grows wider and she begins to walk with all the confidence in the world. Everything around Chastity disappears and all she can see is Evan. Once Chastity reaches Evan he holds his hand out and she takes it and stands beside him.

"Chastity you look gorgeous. Absolutely breathtaking." Evan says smiling. "You look handsome  Evan . Are you ready to be tied down for the rest of your life?" Chastity asks, smiling.

Evan chuckles.

"I would have waited a lifetime for you Chastity. You're the only one for me, always has been always will be." Evan says.

Chastity's eyes fill up with tears and she fights them back, not wanting to ruin her makeup. Evan and Chastity turn toward the preacher and he begins the ceremony. Chastity looks to Evan and repeats the vows the preacher said, as she slips the ring on his finger. Then it's Evan's turn as he repeats the vows and slips the ring on Chastity's finger. Still looking into one another's eyes Chastity and Evan hear the preacher say.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Evan grabs Chastity by her waist and pulls her to him and he kisses her with a fever she never felt before. The crowd around them roar with whistles and cheers. When the kiss breaks they turn to their family and friends smiling.

The preacher announces.

"I would like to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Evan Brooks."

Chastity looks at Michael and he smiles, as he closes his eyes and disappears in front of her eyes. Turning to Evan she smiles and kisses him again.

"Time to party Mrs. Brooks." Evan says smiling proudly at his beautiful bride.

"Yes, lets go party Mr. Brooks." Chastity says.

The couple walk down the aisle to the limo waiting right outside the gate. Evan and Chastity get in and close the door. The driver puts the limo in drive and begins the drive to the reception hall.

Chapter 13

Michael's Second Fall from Grace

Chastity and Evan were heading to their honeymoon, and even though Michael was glad that Chastity was happy something deep down in him felt rage. Michael opened his eyes and he was sitting at the train yard. Even though it is no longer in use he can still hear the trains running on the tracks. The warm humid night added to the already foul mood he is feeling. Walking on the tracks Michael just wishes he could have a drink. To be human again, to show Chastity who he really is, but it's too late now.

Michael's love for Chastity is burning hot and bright in him, and her love for him is a fizzled out flame of what could have been. Michael walks up to one of the trains and punches it, but there is no sound of impact and his hand goes right through the outer walls. Bowing his head Michael drops to his knees and all the anger, rage and sadness he feels begins to pour out of him.

"I love you Chastity! I made a promise to you and I will not break it, but the moment that son of a bitch hurts you in any way I swear I will kill him." Michael says to a train yard full of rusting trains.

His voice came out like he has never heard before. When Michael raises his head and looks to the full moon above him, he feels different. Michael looks down at his hands as they tremble and he runs over to the ticket booth window. When he reaches the window Michael looks at his reflection. His eyes are black and Michael notices that his soul wasn't like it was when he first met Chastity. It has a darker feel and aura to it. Michael closes his eyes and punches the window. The feelings all come out, causing Michael's fist to shatter the ticket booth window.

When he opened his eyes he realized what he had done. Slowly Michael backed away from the ticket booth window. Still seeing his reflection in the broken glass. Michael turned to run and there was a girl standing in his way.

"Tsk Tsk Michael, what would mother have said if she saw you throwing another temper tantrum?" the girl said to Michael.

"Excuse me, but I don't know who you are. Secondly right now I want to be alone so if you excuse me." Michael says to the young girl pushing his way through her.

The girl reached out her arm and grabbed Michael, gripping his arm tightly.

"I will say it again Michael Alexander Brooks, what would mother think of you throwing another one of your temper tantrums." the girl says more firmly.

Michael spins around to face the girl who has a firm grip on his arm. "Listen here you little shi..." Michael's words got caught in his throat when he came face to face with the girl.

Her eyes pierced his very soul. Ice blue, almost clear, long flowing red curls cascaded down her back, the dress she wore was pale blue, her shoes pale blue. Looking into her eyes his memory came flooding back.

"Victoria? Is that you?" Michael says with confusion dripping from his voice. "Well hello big brother. Long time no see." Victoria says looking at Michael.

Victoria releases Michael's arm and he stumbles back.

"What..How, I mean the last time I saw you, you were merely the age of fifteen." Michael says.

"Well big brother. Life does still go on, even after loved ones have passed away. Mom has been gone for a long time. Me, I lived to the ripe old age of eighty-five, surrounded by my children and grandchildren." Victoria smiles at her last memory of her life.

"Victoria, I am so sorry. I never meant to leave like that." Michael says.

Victoria laughs, "I know this big brother. That nasty little harlot you married was never any good for you. We all knew that you loved the train yard. It was your place to find peace. But, none of us imagined you would get drunk and pass out on the tracks. Knowing damn well that those tracks were still being used." Victoria says.

"I only get flashes of my old life. I want to move onto a more peaceful existence. I don't want to keep roaming the human world and the world of the dead. I want to be with my family." Michael says bowing his head in defeat.

"Big brother, you fell from grace, you let your anger in life destroy you. I'm sorry to say big brother you fell from grace again. You let your love for that girl Chastity make your anger bubble back up again. You promised to help that girl, and you did that. You helped her back to her body. She is happy, let her go big brother. You need to find peace with your demons once again." Victoria says backing up from Michael.

"Where are you going Victoria?" Michael says as he watches his sister continue to back up.

A blinding light came into view. Victoria faces the light and turns her head to look back at her brother.

"Find your peace big brother, when you do your soul will finally be at peace. Then mother and I will be here waiting for you." Victoria says as she turns back to the blinding light.

As she disappears in it, Michael drops to his knees and sobs. When the anger and sadness finally subsided, Michael noticed it was dark outside. Michael didn't realize he had been at the old train yard all day, but why would anyone care. Michael didn't have anyone before why would he have someone now. The sound of footsteps on the wooden boardwalk snaps Michael out of his thoughts. He turned his head and he saw Krystal walking toward him.

"You may not have had anyone before, but I will tell you something Michael. You have me, and I have you. That's all that matters at this time." Krystal says, smiling , walking closer to him.

"I feel so lost and alone." Michael says.

"Babe, you are not alone, I will always be here for you, and with you. Please don't give up on us, I know you're in love with my sister, and I know at one time she loved you too. But, you have to let her go, and see what's standing right in front of you." Krystal says bending down looking into Michael's eyes.

"Honey, I do see what's in front of me, and I thank the heavens everyday for you. You are my saving grace Krystal. My love for you runs deep and hot in my soul." Michael says leaning in and kissing Krystal softly on the lips.

When Krystal pulls aways she smiles at Michael again.

"Lets go home handsome." Krystal says, helping Michael up off the tracks.

Michael nods his head in agreement, then he and Krystal begin to walk towards her car to go home. On the car ride home Krystal notices when they pass street lights that you can see right through Michael.

"Is that normal?" Krystal asks. "What?" Michael asks.

"When we pass a street light you  look like you're see through ?" Krystal asks.

Michael laughs and says " Yes, it is normal. The human has mass therefore light bends around the human body. Spirit bodies however have no mass. We are made up of atoms like electrons and we are no longer bonded to our human body. Just like when we mist we can teleport from place to place because we are only made up of atoms and we use it to our advantages. We say mist because the atoms disprise it looks like mist. Just like the question why I can't see ghosts. Well you can't see atoms unless you use a microscope. When we die all of the atoms leave the body again you can't see this process because you can't see the atoms." Michael says.

"I know there is a lot we humans don't know about the spirit world. " Krystal says.

"Yes I Know." Michael says.

On their way home they come across an accident that just happened. They see body cover on the ground and sees people standing there so Krystal stops the car. Police officer knocks on her window with his flashlight scaring Krystal to death.

"Ma'am what are you doing out here alone?" the Police Officers asked. She looks over and forgets he can't see Michael. So she came up with something so he didn't think she was crazy.

"I was out looking for mine that I was supposed to meet." Krystal says.

So as Krystal is talking to the officer Michael steps out through the car door so he doesn't cause any problems. He walks over to people standing there.

"Hello are you guys alright?" Michael asks.

"Are we dead?" The Man asks.

"Were you in this car accident?" Michael asks.

"Yes." The Man says.

"Then I am afraid so." Michael says.

"Then how are we still here?" The Man asks.

"Well now you are a spirit and you are confused about the accident you just went through. You can stay here, you can go to the spirit world, or any place you went to go." Michael says.

"How do you know so much about it?" The Man asks.

"I am Michael and I am a spirit too." Micahel says. The man watches as his car is towed away and everyone leaves the scene.

The dead silence and the darkness is eerie; the only lights are from Krystal's car.

Krystal looks at Michael and says "We need to get going, but first I want to help these people move on. I don't want them stuck here wandering around lost and confused."

Michael looks at Krystal and nods his head in agreement then looks back at the man and woman who was just killed in an accident.

"You have nothing to worry about. Krystal is going to help you move on. No need to be scared, where you will be going is full of love and peace." Michael says looking at the man and woman. The woman stands next to the man and clings onto him. Michael can feel the fear emanating off her.

"Don't be scared, you both will be going together. Neither of you will be left behind." Michael says reassuring the couple.

Krystal steps forward and smiles at them both. "I need you both to close your eyes, and imagine a warm bright light. The warm bright light can be from the sun of a summer day. Feel the light surrounding you both." Krystal says as the light begins to appear.

Krystal closes her eyes and puts her hands up against her body. The blue and pink electrical charge bouncing from her hands.

"Krystal, wait...What are you doing." Michael asks questionably.

"Don't worry Michael, I found out there are other uses for this other than a defense trigger. I can use this to help others move onto a more peaceful place. It's not only used as a weapon, but it also can be used as a gift. I will be fine, I have used this many times before. No need to  worry love ." Krystal says smiling at Michael and closing her eyes again.

Once the blue and pink electrical charge was at full force Krystal opened her eyes and saw the couple standing in the bright warm light. Both of them holding each other's hand and smiling.

"The love you feel in this moment will carry on into the other realm. You both will be together for all eternity. May all your earthly fears be extinguished now and all you feel is love and peace." Krystal says.

Both the man and woman look at Krystal and nod, looking back at one another the man bends down and kisses the woman. Krystal pushes her hand slowly away from her body sending the blue and pink current from her hand to the couple. Their lips still locked together the electrical current swirls around the bright light. The sound of electrical and heartbeats fill the air. Michael looks at the couple and then back at Krystal. The sadness on her face is replaced by a single tear falling from her eyes.

When the bright light crashed Michael threw up his hand to cover his eyes. When the darkness fills the night again Michael looks over at Krystal. She is still standing there, and like a movie in slow motion Krystal turns to Michael and smiles. Michael begins to walk toward her and before he can reach her Krystal crumples to the pavement with a loud thud. Michael rushes over to her cradling her head in arms. When he looks down at her, he notices that her eyes are beginning to roll back into her head.

"Krystal honey, talk to me. Please talk to me." MIchael pleads.

No sound comes out of her, Michael still cradling her watches as Krystal begins to gasp for air.

"Krystal baby, I need you to come back to me. You can't leave me now. I need you baby. I know I have been distant and an ass, but I love you and need you so much." Michael says, still pleads.

Michael looks down at Krystal as all his fear and love begin to pour out through his tears. Krystal still cradled in Michael's arms, her breath slowing, her eyes still rolling in the back of her head. Michael watches as Krystal takes her last breath. Krystal inhales one last time, and time around them seems to freeze. As Michael watches in horror as Krystal exhales her final breath of life. The sound echoing around Michael as he watches his love die.Michael closes his eyes in sheer heartache as he sits there still cradling Krystal's head in his arms.

Michael has seen death many times, but he has never watched someone he loved die. Death is a funny thing, you never know when it's coming for you, but Michael thinks Krystal may have known her time was almost up. This thought circles around Michael's thoughts making the pain much worse. Moments later he opens his eyes and realizes she is gone. Michael looks up at the night sky, the stars shining bright and howls out his pain. Krystal lays there motionless, her skin a pale shade of grey. Michael lays her head in his lap as he strokes her cheek, crying.

"Oh baby I'm so sorry. Why did you have to use your power? You knew it was weakening you. I don't want to be in this world without you. I can't be in this world without you. Please baby come back to me, I'm begging you, please come back to me." Michael bends down and kisses her lips gently.

Michael sits there with Krystal what seems like for hours waiting for her spirit to come to him, but she never does. Michael looks around still waiting for her, even when dawn began to break above the horizon Michael stayed there with Krystal. Krystal's spirit never came to him, and with the memory of everything that happened, Michael stands up, closes his eyes and begins to look for his love. Michael looks everywhere he knows Krystal would be, but to no avail Krystal can not be found. Bowing his head in defeat, he closes his eyes and returns to the spirit realm. His love, the only reason he is still the Michael everyone knows is gone.

Krystal is gone, and if Michael's heart could still beat, he knows it would be gone. Michael thinks to himself, "Without her I am nothing. Krystal is gone, Chastity is gone. I have nothing. I am nothing, and that's all I will ever be." With this last thought Michael looks down and closes his eyes, waiting for his own personal hell to come and swallow him whole. All sudden Michael can hear his name being called faintly

"Michael! Michael! Michael!" The voice says.

Michael jumps at the sound of the voice. He doesn't know who it is, but everything in him is hoping it's Krystal. Michael begins running towards the voice, and when he gets to the figure standing in what he sees as mist a smile creeps on his face.

"Krystal baby thank god I found you. I have been looking everywhere for you. I thought I would never find you. Don't be scared everything will be ok, and I promise I will help you through this." Michael says looking at the figure with her back still facing him.

Michael walks up to the figure and puts his hand on her shoulder, turning her. When the woman and Michael are standing face to face Michael realizes it isn't Krystal, it's his sister Victoria. Michael's smile fades from his lips and he looks down at the ground.

"Don't be sad big brother. I have a chance to make everything good, and earn my redemption and I plan on doing that." Victoria says looking at Michael.

"I was hoping I had found her, and hoping maybe she was looking for me too. Confusion in death is hard, you don't realize you're gone till it's too late. She promised me that she would be ok." Michael says with sadness.

"Who are you talking about big brother?" Victoria says looking at Michael.

When Michael looks at his sister in her eyes, the realization of who he was talking about hit her like a ton of bricks.

"Well, well, well, big brother. Now I know you're not talking about Chastity.  She done went and got herself hitched, and the only other one I can think of is the little witch bitch psychic that likes to stick her lily white nose in all ther dead's business." Victoria says chuckling.

Michael's look went from heartbreaking sadness to pure unadulterated hate for his little sister. Grabbing her by her throat Michael pushes her up against what he thinks is a wall.

"You have no right to talk about her like that. Krystal isn't a witch bitch, she is the woman I love, and for your information sister I held her in my arms when she died. I know her spirit is here somewhere and I intend to find her. I need to find her and help her. Krystal is the only one I had left who made me feel love and feel like I was human." Michael says angrily.

Victoria looks at her brother, her eyes wide with horror as she watches his eyes change from blue to coal black.

"Woah, big brother. You need to calm that temper down. I'm sorry for everything I said, I didn't know you and her were that close." Victoria says as Michael sets her back down.

"Victoria if you have seen her then you need to tell me. I want her here with me. I love her damn it and I can't see the rest of my existence without her in it." Michael says.

Victoria looks down at the ground and then back at Michael.

"Big brother you need to understand something right now. People who do not have unfinished business in their life, don't stick around. If they don't have a reason for redemption, or are seeking redemption they get to go to their peace. If you can't find Krystal, then there is a good reason..She found her peace brother, and you need to let her go." Victoria says.

Michael drops to his knees in defeat and says, "I can't let her go. I love her, and without her I am nothing."

Victoria bends down and looks her brother in the eyes.

"Brother I am here to help you. I will help you find your peace, and hopefully you can get your redemption too." Victoria says.

Michael looked at his sister and a single tear rolled down his face. Victoria looks at her brother and smiles.

"What are you smiling about?" Michael asks.

"Well brother, I do have a message for you from Krystal." Victoria says.

Michael's eyes spark a glint of happiness.

"What? What did she say? Out with it damn it." Michael spats.

"Krystal said that she loves you. She is sorry for everything, and she will be waiting for you from where she is at." Victoria says staring at her brother.

"Waiting for me from where she is at?" Michael says with sadness in his voice.

"Yes brother, she will be waiting for you, where peace and love never die." Victoria says. With those last words from his sister Michael stands up and says,

"Well little sister, I guess it's time to slay my demons so my spirit can have eternal peace." Michael says.

Victoria looks at her brother and smiles. This thought echoing in her head, "Oh brother you will never find your peace as long as I am here. I shall have your spirit in this purgatory for the rest of your eternal life."

Michael stands up and disappears from sight.

Chapter 14

Darkness Before the Light

Michael and Victoria walk through the blinding mist.

"So brother how do we get out of here?" Victoria asks.

"Close your eyes and see yourself in the living world. When you open your eyes you will be there." Michael says.

Both Michael and Victoria close their eyes and when they open them their standing in the abandoned train yard.

"See. It's simple and fast, this is how I did things for years." Michael says. Victoria smiles at her brother.

"So brother show me where you stayed, better yet where Krystal stayed." Victoria says.

Michael and Victoria begin walking. Michael turns to Victoria with confusion and asks "Why do you want to see where Krystal stayed?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to see where you stayed and I figured that's where you stayed." Victoria says.

"Well we aren't going there because her family is probably going through her things." Michael says.

"Why are we at the hospital?" Victoria says.

"I am visiting a sick friend." Michael says.

"Yeah right you visiting the sick." Victoria says.

They walk up to Bryan's office. "See I knew we weren't visiting a sick friend." Victoria says.

Michael just glares at Victoria as they walk into the office.

"Hello Bryan." Michael says.

"Hello Michael how is everything? Who is this young lady?" Bryan says

"This is my  pain in but t sister." Michael says.

"Michael why do you talk about me like that?" Victoria asks.

"Nothing, it's a figure of speech." Michael says.

"What's going on Michael?" Bryan asks.

"Krystal performed some ritual last night and it killed her. I think she isn't coming back. I looked for her everywhere." Michael says.

"I am sorry Michael. Does Chastity know?" Bryan asks.

"I don't know. This is like Chastity but her spirit is here." Michael says as there's a knock at the door.

"Come in." Bryan says.

A woman walks in.

"Michael this is my daughter Allison.

"Nice to meet you." Michael says.

"Allison this is Michael." Bryan says.

"It's nice to meet you." Alice says.

"This is Michael's lovely sister." Bryan says.

"Hello Allison, I'm Victoria." Victoria says.

"She has that gift like her daddy." Bryan says.

"Daddy are you saying these people are spirits?" Allison asks.

"Yes, they are spirits. Although Michael's sister is ravishing." Bryan says.

Victoria giggles and says " Thank you Bryan." Victoria says. "Yeah don't let those looks fool you she can attack like a pitbull." Michael says.

"Michael was that a compliment?" Victoria asks, eyeing her brother.

Michael looks at her and laughs. "Yes little sister it was a huge compliment."

Victoria gives him an evil look, and Michael laughs even harder.

"Uh-oh it looks like we have a family quarrel going on." Bryan says.

"We have always been like this." Michael says.

"Yes, even death certain things don't change." Victoria says.

"Now that was an insult." Michael says laughing.

There is another Knock at the door.

"Come in." Bryan says.

Chastity walks in and says

"Good Michael you are here." Chastity says.

"I'm so sorry Chastity." Michael says.

Chastity looks over at Victoria and asks " Who is this?"

"Oh this is my sister Victoria." Michael says.

"Oh I didn't know you had any family." Chastity says.

"Yeah, they don't visit very much." Michael says.

"Excuse me sir, you are the one who disappeared from us." Victoria says.

"Ok, well I have tried to trace Krystal but I can't. Did she perform a ritual?" Chastity asks.

"Yes, why?" Michael asks.

"Well if she performs a ritual that is stronger than her ability then she vaporizes herself and that is why we can't find her." Chastity says.

"Oh no. She vaporizes her own spirit." Michael says.

"Yes, even I tried to connect with her and  nothing everything is black . Not even glispes where she could be." Chastity says.

"Oh, I'm sorry big brother." Victoria says. Chastity hugs Michael because she can feel his sadness.

Michael notices something different and says "Chastity are you  with child ?" Michael asks.

"Yes, Michael I am." Chastity said. "We've to get ready for Krystal's funeral." Chastity says.

"I was hoping to never hear that again." Michael said. "Except this time she's not coming back." Michael says.

They go to Krystal's funeral and Michael Can't bear to see Krystal in the casket. He stands against the wall, and watches as everyone walks in. Tears streaming down his face. Chastity sees Michael and wishes she could help but she knows there's nothing she can say or do to help him. Bryan and Allison have arrived.

"I'm sorry Chastity." Byan says.

She nods back and Allison sees Michael standing against the wall. She walks over toward him. She places her hand on his face and wipes the tears away with thumbs. Allison can feel every ounce of pain and Michael stands straight up. Allison embraces him with a tight hug as they sway back and forth. With the song playing that Chastity chooses for Krystal's funeral Brooks & Dunn's Believe. Dr Ryan walks over.

"Dr Ryan cleared his throat." Dr. Ryans siad " Remember you two not everyone here can see ghosts."

Allison laughs nervously

"Sorry Uncle Ryan." Allison whispers.

"Don't be sorry I just don't want anybody to think you're crazy is all. Dr Rayn said. "Trust me, they will not understand." Dr. Ryan says.

"So what's up doc." Michael says.

"Nothing, I just came to repay my respects." Dr Ryan said. "I'm sorry Michael I know you loved her." Dr. Ryan says.

Michael nods

Allison looks at Michael with tears in her eyes.

Michael, if I may, it's better to rip the bandaid quicker then slower." Dr Ryan says.

"What do you mean doc?" Michael asks

"I mean you may want to say goodbye now or you may never get to say your goodbye ever." Dr. Ryan says.

"You're right doc." Michael says.

He slowly walks toward Krystal's casket even though he wants to drop to his knees. As he reaches the casket he stands and rubs her arm with tears flowing his face.

"I'm sorry babe, I wish I would stop you." Michael says.

As he drops his head. He kisses her on cold dead lips.

"I miss you so much everyday." Michael says.

Michael walks away and everyone gathers to leave for the cemetery. Everyone gets in there to follow the hearse to the cemetery. Michael and Dr Ryan watch as everyone leaves. They both  mist to cemetery. Everyone pulls into Smith's cemetery. Everyone bows their heads as they lower Krystal Casket into the ground and they grab a rose. One by one they drop a rose in her grave. Michael and Dr Ryan choose to stay out of this one because a floating rose might scare everyone.

"Hey boys." Chastity"s Grandpa says.

"Hey Bill." Dr Ryan says.

"Bill?" Michael asks.

"Yes I met him in the spirit world." Dr Ryan says.

"Michael, I know you loved my granddaughter and I'm sorry you lost her But we know she's free." Bill says. "Please keep an eye on my Chastity Bear, there's something about Evan boy I don't like." Bill says.

"We will." both Michael and Dr Ryan say.

Thank you, I see she's pregnant But I'll take me leave I can't bear I lost a granddaughter." Bill says as he mists away.

As the cemetery grows silent Michael and Dr Ryan are standing there.

"Michael lets leave here and go somewhere Peaceful." Dr Ryan says.

"OK lets go to the mountains." Michael says.

They both mist out. Dr Ryan makes a pit stop and grabs Allison. Michael beat Dr Ryan to the mountains in Aspen, Colorado. Michael stands near the edge looking out on scenery.

"Hey Michael I figure you could use some company." Dr Ryan says.

"Allison, why?" Michael asks.

"Come on Michael,  Even I can see she has a crush  on you." Dr Ryan says.

"Uncle Ryan, I can't help it." Allison says.

"I know." Dr Ryan says.

Michael sits on the edge of the mountain and Allison walks over and sits beside him. Michael lets out a long loud growl. Allison sits and lets Michael let out his feelings. She puts her arm around him and pulls him toward. Michael lays his head in her shoulder. Michael wraps his arms around her.

"Michael you know I'm here if you need to talk." Allison says.

"I really appreciate that. I do have a question for you and I need you to answer me with complete honesty." Michael replies.

"I will tell you whatever you would like to know." Allison says smiling.

"Is what your uncle said true? Do you have a crush on me?" Michael asks looking at Allison

Allison looks at Michael and a blush comes to her face. She looks down at the ground.

"Is it true?" Michael asks again.

Allison looks into Michael's eyes and smiles.

"I really don't know what to say. It's really hard for me to tell you how I feel. I never told a guy how I felt." Allison replies.

"Don't be scared to tell me." Michael replies.

"You're still in love with my best friend. My MARRIED best friend, but to answer your question. Yes Michael I have feelings for you." Allison says looking down again.

Michael leans over and grabs Allison's hand.

"Look, I know I am not the best person to be around right now, and I know this. But, right now I am not looking for anything romantic. I need a friend more than anything. It has nothing to do with you at all." Michael says watching the smile fade from Allison's face.

Allison pulls her hand out of Michael's and looks directly in the eye.

"You wanted me to be honest and I was. Then you shoot me down like a balloon that has been popped. Why ask me how I feel and give me hope if you don't reciprocate those same feelings?" Allison says her voice rising.

"I'm just being honest with you." Michael replies.

Allison stands up looking down at Michael, the heartache showing on her face.

"You know what Michael. You may think that Evan is going to hurt my best friend, and then you're going to swoop in there and save the day. Well news flash. Evan is a great guy, who would never hurt Chastity. He spent day and night looking for her, not believing she was gone." Allison spats out.

Michael looks up at  Alison .

"Secondly, I told you how I feel and you want to throw this its me not you bullshit. Like I haven't heard that a thousand times. I may not know your whole story, but I was willing to listen. But now I'm sorry to say Michael you are not worth my time. Whenever you see me, don't speak to me or even look at me." Allison says turning and walking around from Michael.

Michael stands and takes a deep breath in and lets it out.

"Allison, don't walk away. You're the only friend I have left." Michael replies.

Allison turns and shakes her head.

"Yeah, and you just lost her." Allison says turning and walking away.

I watch Allison as she leaves and my heart drops. I know she is right, I know that Chastity is happily married and I need to move on. My heart isn't ready to let Chastity or Krystal go. There's a small part of me that knows if I keep spending time with Allison that my feelings will be strong, but right now I cannot see that happening. Watching Allison walk away and telling me that I lost her is the hardest thing I heard in awhile. I know her heart is broken, and I never meant to hurt her, but I can't sit here and lie to her. If I could have met her first everything would be different, and I wish it were, but sitting here and thinking about it I know I can not rewind time and have her in my life first.

So instead of stringing her along, I have to let her go. It's not time for us to be together if only one of us has the feelings and the other is a shut down emotionless robot.

The sunset is beautiful, the golden pinks, and greys streak across the sky adding to the beauty of a monstrous world. Just for a moment I lay back and breathed in the night air. Looking up into the sky as the colors begin to fade and darkness replaces it with twinkling stars. I lay there in the silence of the night, the warm summer breeze hitting my face. My thoughts wandered to a simpler time, when I was younger and alive. I never had a problem with a woman, and now I feel my resistance slipping. Sitting up I close my eyes and think of where Allison may be. When I open my eyes I am standing in a room.

Looking around the empty room I notice that the walls are a soft purple, with a string of lights that wrap around the room. The lights add a soft glow to the room. Walking over to the bed I notice the comforter is purple and black, running my hands across the material it's silky and soft. The dresser has a mirror on it and has pictures scattered around the frame. I walk over to the mirror and look at the pictures. I see Allison and her friends all smiling and to be it looks like they're having fun. Then I notice a picture of Allison, Evan and Chastity. The smiles on their faces make me smile. Touching the picture I close my eyes and I can feel the sun on my face, the warmth of the day.

When I open my eyes I notice that I am looking at Allison, Evan and Chastity. Sitting under an umbrella on the beach. Having a conversation and all three of them smiling. Seeing Chastity this happy I know I can not ruin this day for her, and even then I know she wouldn't know who I am. My heart aches just to go up to her and touch her soft skin one last time, but I hold myself back. I close my eyes and when I reopen them I am back in Allison's room. Walking back over to the bed, I sit down and let out a sigh of relief. Allison is right, Chastity is happy, and I know Krystal isn't coming back. I need to take her advice and just try to move on and be happy too.

I hear footsteps coming up the hallway. The scent of vanilla sweeps under the door and I know its Allison, and my heart aches even more, because I want to be there with her and tell her how I really feel but I know it's not the right time. My mind isn't in the right place to love her the way she is meant to be loved. The footsteps stop at Allison's door and I watch as the door knob turns and I quickly close my eyes and disappear from the room before Allison realizes I am there.

As I walked away from her house thinking to myself, "What am I going to do." I stop for a minute, look through the window and I see her cooking dinner. Allison the way she talks, the way she moves, and a Beautiful woman. Every ounce of me wants to be with her but I've been through so much hurt I scare myself. Then I'm rudely interrupted.

"There you're a brother." Victoria said. "Well now who's this." Victoria says.

"Stop, you make this sound creepy." Michael said. "What do you want?" Michael asks. Didn't I leave you at the hospital." Michael says.

"Look Michael I know you're hurt but that's why I've been here because I love you and I can't stand to  see you hurt even though with our weird relationship." Victoria says.

"I know you always take my crap from me, rudeness, and comments." Michael said. " I don't understand how you still love me." Michael says.

We're family, and no matter what I always still love you brother." Victoria says.

I walk over and embrace my sister with a hug for the first time in years. She wrapped her around me and felt good to hold my sister.

"Brother, we're all we have, Mom, and Dad pass on." Victoria said. "Our brothers, god know when they're." Victoria says.

"Only you would pass judgement sister." A strange voice says.

"Well sister, it looks like we're having a family reunion." Michael says.

There stands Michael's brother Edwin, leaning against a pole. Edwin is my younger brother, a lot of people thought he was older because of his features. His sany blond hair, eyes as blue and cold as ice. Edwin stands six feet five inches, muscles that look like they're about to rip his shirt and even in death he still looks dangerous. The girls in my time always went for Edwin, I'm guessing a girl loves a dangerous guy. Even now he has the ladies swooning over him, at least the ones who have the gift.

"Now is that anyway to greet your little brother?" Edwin asks, pretending to be hurt.

"Oh, come on now Edwin, that pouty face isn't going to work." Victoria says laughing.

"Hey little brother." Michael says.

"Hey Michael. How's everything going? Looks to me like you're still trying to find some redemption. Let me tell you big brother, it's a hell of a lot better without the redemption. You feel free." Edwin says pushing himself from the post.

"Edwin, Michael thinks if he gets his redemption then he will win the girl, but we both know that's not true don't we?" Victoria says.

"Listen big brother, there is no such thing as redemption. It's all quite a waste of time. Enjoy what you have now. Stop worrying about redemption, love and getting the girl." Edwin says.

I walk over to my brother and look him in his eyes. His features are never cracking. I feel the anger rising up in my chest. I begin to realize Edwin is pushing me to get angry just like he did when we were growing up.

I look at Edwin and in a low growl my words leave my lips.

"If you are trying to make me angry Edwin I wouldn't try to do it. I'm not the same person I was back when we were kids. My patience for your bullshit is a lot thinner. So if you don't mind, just leave me the hell alone." I said.

Edwin takes a step back and looks at me and smiles.

"Look at that sister. Michael grew a pair since death." Edwin says laughing.

Victoria looks at Edwin and I and laughs.

"Now boys, it's not time to show off who has the bigger balls. We need to come together and act like a family." Victoria says getting between the two of us.

I look at Victoria and Edwin and shake my head.

"I'm getting out of here. I'm not dealing with this shit today." I say.

Closing my eyes I feel my soul disappearing.

"Damn it Edwin, look what you did. Now it's going to take me the rest of the day to find him. What the hell were you thinking?" Victoria says the anger rising in her voice.

"Sorry little sister. I just came to shake shit up a little bit." Edwin says laughing.

"Well, I'm here to make sure Michael never finds his redemption. I plan on making sure that he doesn't. So if you'll excuse me, our brother likes to hide very well." Victoria says closing her eyes.

Edwin stands there and watches Victoria disappear. Laughing out loud.

"Just like old times." Edwin says closing his eyes and disappearing.

Chapter 15

Edwin's Revenge

My brother Michael has always been our mother's favorite. Out of her five sons and four daughters Michael was a momma's boy. When my brother got older, Michael began to stray away from mother's apron ties and began to act differently. Victoria and I to our mother and father were the twins who caused a lot of trouble. The "terrible two" Victoria and I would basically terrorize our babysitters, teachers and anyone who came in contact with us. The memories of those days with Vicky still put a smile on my face.

Looking around I can see why my brother likes it here so much, the girls are nothing like the girls we had. These women wore tight jeans and shirts that showed off skin. Walking on the sidewalk, I look at the women passing me by, and I notice that none of these women can see me. A smile creeps on my lips and devilish thoughts begin to run through my head. I turn around to follow one of the women and I run into someone.

"Now brother, it's not the time for you to be getting into mischief." Victoria says.

"Way to shoot a man down Vicky." I snarl.

"Edwin, you know we have business to take care of. Once that's finished you can go and play all you want. Right now you need to stay focused." Victoria says.

I look at my sister and try to walk past her, but she pushes me back a look of annoyance crossing her face.

"I won't tell you again brother. We have work to do, after we destroy Michael then and only then will you be able to play." Victoria snarls.

I look at my twin and smile. Victoria is just as devious as I, and that's why I love her so much. Even when we were alive she was my partner in crime. Always sneaky and clever, neither of us ever got caught. I cock my head to the right and sneak a look at the woman in the boots walking across the street. I inhale a long breath and let it out quickly.

"You know you want your revenge just as much as I do brother. Don't act so coy, he ruined your life just as well as mine. We both know that if he didn't die on those train tracks so long ago we would have our revenge by now. To his luck, he got sloppy drunk and fell asleep and the rest is history." Victoria says.

"You know we would have never gotten caught Vicky. The whole town was so scared, but our big brother just had to be a saint and turn us in. Mother and father both disowned us. We were exiled from our home. Our reign of terror ended. I've been looking for revenge since, and now that we're back together. REVENGE is what we are going to get." Edwin says.

"What are we going to do if our other brothers show up?" Victoria asks.

"Well, they'll die too." Edwin said. "We're our other brothers?" Edwin asks.

"Last I knew, they were looking for Michael." Victoria says.

"Well, we need to find him before they do." Edwin says.

"Our brothers aren't the only ones we have to worry about." Victoria said. "Our brother made some new friends." Victoria says.

"Anybody that gets in our way  will be vaporize or die." Edwin says.

Michael arrives at Krystal's old Apartment. I figure would be more safe here. I used my abilities to contact Dr. Ryan and Juila through their mind.

"I need your guys' help, I am in trouble." Michael says through his mind.

A few moments later Dr Ryan mist and appears with Juila right behind him.

"What's going on Michael?" Dr Ryan asks.

It's my brother Edwin, he found me and it figures my sister is working with him." Michael said. "I don't know where my other brothers are or if they're working with him.

"What's with the family feud Michael?" Dr Ryan asks.

"Well, my parents raised us believing if we do good in our we shall have redemption. Victoria and Edwin are twins; they share the same mentality. They don't want redemption, they just live their spirit life they see fit. Even when they were alive, they raised hell. Until one day they crossed over that line and I was the one who told them. They kill my entire family then kill themselves leaving my hurt, drunk, and killed by a train.

So as my parents pass over, my siblings and I fight for the truth. Edwin and Victoria vow for neither of us to have redemption. I don't know how they even found me. I know they'll be looking for me again only this time they'll vaporize me and my other brothers one by one if they already haven't turned on me so they don't get vaporized. Man I wish I knew where they were at. I can't keep running from them. I'll have to face them eventually." Michael says.

"Did you try to reach them like you did me." Dr Ryan says.

"Yeah, but I think they block me out." Michael says.

"Michael, we'll do our best to help you." Juila says.

They'll try to persuade you to fight against me." Michael says.

Michael, We're like your family we'll be there no matter what." Juila says.

"We need to draw them where this all begins, my parents cabin in the foot heels of Tennessee." Michael says.

"Ok Lets do it." Dr. Ryan says.

We mist out and arrive at my cabin. Surprisingly it's still intact after all these years. Although the elements have worn it a little bit. The trees and grass have grown.

"This will be good we're surrounded by thousands and thousands of trees." Michael says.

"We finally see the birthplace of Michael." Dr Ryan says.

"I always wonder where Michael was from." Juila says.

"Yeah, my dad had a lot of family and friends around here." Michael says.

"So what's the plan?" Dr Ryan asks.

"Well, Edwin is an attention whore so he'll make a grand entrance." Michael said. "Juila, I need to warn you Edwin will use muscline body against you." Michael says.

"Duly noted." Juila says.

As I stand, their memories flood me. Especially the time Edwin and I Fought in this front yard. Back to the time where we wore pants and suspenders with a white button up shirt. The yelling and arguing take over my hearing.

"What the hell brother, why are you always taking my girl." Michael says.

"Because I can and I love your misery." Edwin says.

"Yes brother, she tastes so good." Victoria says.

What did y'all do?" Michael asks.

"Well, lets just say that'll be the last time you see her." Edwin says as he and Victoria laugh.

I feel the rage rising and I tackle my brother Edwin to the ground. Punching him as hard as I can in his face. The bones cracking with each blow. Then he pushes me off elbowing in my chest.

"Edwin, why must you bully our brother?" A voice asks.

"Elijah, why must you be in everybody's business?" Edwin asks.

"Do what you must, you don't intimidate me brother." Elijah said.

"Sister, What's your deal with our brother? Why are your intentions to hurt him?" Elijah asks.

"His anger feeds me." Victoria said laughing. "As always the great Elijah comes to save the day. Victoria says scoffing.

"Brother, you'll learn to respect me or you'll be just like him." Edwin says.

Elijah stands in front of Edwin as they stand toe to toe.

"Come on then brother, I'm standing right in front of you." Elijah said. "Oh, that's right you'll wait until I turn my back then cheap shot me." Elijah says.

Victoria laughs and Edwin gives her a dirty look.

"What's so funny aunt jelly." Edwin says,

Victoria gasps and takes off running into the cabin.

"Always mean to people who don't worship your feet." A voice says.

"Aaron, this must be the attack on family day." Edwin says.

"OH, please you're the only one attacking family bother." Aaron says.

"Do me a favor, shut your mouth." Edwin said. "Where is the rest of your posse?" Edwin asks.

"Helping father in the garden like we're supposed too instead of standing here like you with your thumb up your ass." Aaron says.

All of sudden I snap out my memory lane.

Evan and I return from our honeymoon jetlagged and glad to be home. After being gone for three weeks everything seems normal and quiet. I look over at Evan and smile watching him unload the trunk of the luggage.

"You know you're sexy unloading the car." I say smiling.

Evan looks over at me and smiles back.

"I'm just glad to be home. Don't get me wrong I loved the time away from here, but nothing feels better than coming home." Evan says.

"Now it's back to the normal routine. First thing we need to do is register for our classes at college. Then settle in and relax." I say.

Evan walks over to the porch and sets the luggage down and turns to face me.

"Now what kind of husband would I be if I didn't carry my new bride over the threshold?" Evan says looking at me and smiling.

I put my hand on Evan's chest and pushed him playfully. He looks at me with a fake hurt look on his face. Next thing I know he bends down and sweeps me up into his arms. I scream and laugh as Evan walks over to the door and nudges it open and carries me over the threshold.

"Baby, I am all about tradition." Evan says laughing kissing me softly on the lips.

"Well then who am I to break tradition?" I ask laughing.

"My thoughts exactly." Evan says eyeing me with a twinkle in his eyes.

I laugh as Evan sets me down on the hardwood floor and turns to grab our luggage that is still sitting on the porch. He grabs the bags and brings them in, closing the door behind him and setting the bags down next to the door. Then suddenly I am not in my house. What's going on? Then I realize I am having vision. I see Victoria and a man. I gasped and put my hand over my mouth as I heard them say they're going to kill Michael. Now I am back in my house crying.

"Chastity what's going on?" Evan asks.

"I just had a vision somebody wanted to kill Michael." Chastity says.

"Oh no." Evan says.

Meanwhile, Back to Michael. We're standing here waiting for my brother and sister to arrive. We've waited what seems like forever. Maybe they're scared to face me. I can hear somebody coming, the snapping of sticks, and as it gets closer every molecule in me is ready to fight. We all see a black mist appear at the clearing of the forest. After the black mist Edwin appears and Victoria right behind him.

"So did you think we wouldn't find you here?" Edwin asks.

No, In fact I was counting on it." Michael says.

"So who're your friends did you bring them to die along with you?" Edwin asks "Who's the pretty? "I would like to have a good time with her." Edwim says.

Dr Ryan goes to hit Edwin Michael holds him back.

"All in good time buddy." Michael said. " I wouldn't mess with her, she'll kick ass." Michael says.

"Ha, ha, Funny brother." Edwin says.

Michael, you were wrong he doesn't look appealing he looks more scary." Juila says.

"Oh I don't look hot to you?" Edwin asks.

"No." Juila says.

Edwin goes to hit her, Dr Ryan hyper speeds over, and hits him, making him fly back. I hyper speed over to help.

"For the doctor that was a good hit now it my turn." Edwin says.

As Edwin rushes us we both braces for impact. Dr Ryan and I use our strength to push him and make him fly through the air. Victoria Rushes Juila and she dodges it while grabbing her by the hair slinging Victoria through the air. Juila jumps in the air to drop a knee bond and Victoria sees it coming hyperspeeds out the way. Dr Ryan and I grab Edwin by his jumping into the air and rush back down slamming him into the earth.

Victoria and Juila are in the air exchanging punches. Juila dodges a punch now while being back to back with Victoria Juila grabs her by hair slamming her face first to the ground.

"Come on brother, aren't you man enough to fight me yourself." Edwin says.

"I can say the same thing to you brother." Michael says.

Edwin growls and rushes toward me. I brace myself and I swing my fist. Making contact with his jaw with so much force making him turn over on his stomach sliding across the ground. Edwin goes to get on his feet. Raising his head he sees a boot.

"What the hell." Edwin says

"Well this is going to be quite interesting." Michael says.

Chapter 16

The Family Reunion

I feel the wind from the boot of the boot inches from my face. I close my eyes, but the boot isn't what I feel. Two hands grab me and drag me up. I open my eyes and see Stefan glaring at me.

"What the hell!" I yell.

"Should be saying the same thing about you baby brother. What The hell are you thinking attacking your own flesh and blood?" Stefan says, his eyes burning into me.

"I'm not sorry for any of it. Michael had and still has it coming. Just because we are no longer living doesn't mean we don't hold grudges." I say.

"Edwin, damn it grow up. What you and Victoria did back then was horrendous. You both deserved to get what had happened to you." Stefan says.

I look at my second older brother, my soul seething with rage. I tried to lunge at him, but the set of hands that dragged me up tightened their grip. I turn my face to the person holding me in place. The face I see is none other than my baby brother Jackson.

"Hey big brother, I see you and Victoria are back at your old antics again." Jackson says.

I remember growing up with Stefan and Jackson. Stefan was the second oldest. Had the looks that would make a girl fall to her knees. Blond hair that swept perfectly to the left. Eyes were the color of honey. Stefan was muscular and toned. Smart as a whip, and was valedictorian at his graduation.

Jackson was and still is the baby of the family. Mother always doted on him. What some fathers would call pampering. Jackson in his mother's eyes couldn't do any wrong. Jackson has brown curly hair, whitish blue eyes. Jackson was a scrawny thing growing up, but began to fill out when he went off to college. Smart as a whip just like Stefan, and never did any wrong. Victoria and I would tease him and call him a momma's boy.

After Michael had been killed, Jackson decided it was time for him to find purpose in his life. So my baby brother enlisted in the air force. War came about, and six months after going to war, Jackson's aircraft was shot down. When mother received the telegram she was so distraught she lost her mind. Father had to put mother in a hospital, and even when the doctor's released mother she still mourned Jackson. Stefan felt responsible for what happened to Jackson.

So when Stefan passed from pneumonia I knew mother couldn't handle anymore death, and I was right. The morning after Stefan was buried next to Jackson, my mother OUR mother committed suicide.

The memory of that day brings a tear to my eye.

"What's wrong little brother reminiscing of the olden days." Jackson says, still gripping my arms.

I don't answer him, just turn my head back to Stefan.

"You can call your little dog off me." I say sternly

"I will tell Jackson to release you once you've calmed yourself brother." Stefan says.

"Elijah, where  have you been my brother?" Michael asks.

"Well we've followed those two knuckleheads." Elijah said. "I'm glad it led us to you." Elijah says.

Elijah being the fourth older brother with brown hair always well spoken and where Elijah goes Aaron is with him.

"Aaron, there you're, come here brother." Michael says.

Aaron still has his baby face with dirty dishwater blonde hair. Shockley still has the airforce tattoo on his forearm. When he went in and his plane was shot down by enemy planes. Jackson and Stefan holding Edwin.

"Dear girl, bring our lovely sister over her to us." Elijah says.

Victoria pleads.

"No, no, no, please don't take me to them." Victoria says.

Juila snickers " Too bad" Juila says.

I throw Victoria over to Elijah and he grabs her.

"Thank you," Elijah said. " Well hello sister." Elijah says.

"I'm sorry how rude of me. Let me introduce some fine people. These are my friends Dr Ryan and Jullia." Michael says.

"Now it's time to end this." Elijah said. "Michael, only you have the power to send them to the other realm." Elijah says.

I look at my hands as they glow hot as the sun. I turn and look at Edwin. He suddenly broke free from Stefan and Jackson clutches.

"I am not going  to be vaporize d without a fight." Edwin says.

"I haven't done that since I lost Krystal. She was the only girl other than Chastity to bring me back from that side of me." Michael says looking over at his brothers.

I turn back facing Edwin when I feel a hand on my shoulder. Glancing behind me I see Elijah and the hurt is imminent on his face.

"I'm sorry brother, but in order for you to seek redemption it has to be done." Elijah says.

I look at my brother again feeling shock.

"So this is why I havent found redemption yet? I am meant to send Victoria and Edwin back?" I ask looking between my sister and my brother.

"Yes. We are all here for a reason. That reason is to make sure you accomplish what you were sent to do. I understand you helped that girl Chastity, but that wasn't enough to get your redemption." Elijah says.

Listen, in order to find peace and be able to move on. You have to send them where they belong." Jackson says looking at me.

I look at all my siblings and bow my head. This whole time, being able to go through the living realm and the dead realm I didn't know my redemption and peace fell on my baby sister and my baby brother.

Now knowing what I have to do I close my eyes and get to the place Krystal had taught me. The place where I channel all my emotions. Memories begin to play like a movie in my mind. I can see the first time I met Chastity. The first time I told her how I felt, and all the pain and hurt she went through to get back to her body. Memories of Krystal start filling my mind. Her smile, the way she laughed, the way her eyes twinkled when she was happy. The universe knows I loved and still love that woman. I would do anything to see her again. To be able to talk to her, but she found peace, and I want that too so I can be with her.

I hear a faint voice in my mind. I can't recognize who it is, but the voice seems like it's getting closer. My soul begins to vibrate.

"Michael baby, you really thought I was going to let you fight alone?" the voice says.

I feel my emotions heightening and I feel the power surging through my body. The voice, I know that voice, but then I begin to wonder how.

"Krystal?" I say.

"Hey baby. No need to be afraid, Elijah is right. You are the only one that can do this. I have tried so many times to reach out to you, but you could never see me or hear me." Krystal says.

"Oh baby, I miss you so much. I held you until I realized you were never coming back. I was and still am lost without you." I cry to her.

"Don't be afraid Michael. Send Edwin and Victoria back to their prisons, and then you will finally have your peace. I will be with you, so there is nothing to be afraid of." Krystal says.

The electricity is surging between my hands, pink and blue sizzling electricity. I can feel the same power Krystal felt and my heart sank.

"I love you Krystal, I love you so damn much and I'm sorry I never got to tell you this." I say.

"Baby you didn't have to say it. I felt it when we were together. Granted when I was alive it made it harder for us, but we would have found a way. I'm sorry I left you like that, but it was my time. But, Michael, I love you too.Krystal says.

The feel of the sizzling is intensifying and I look over at Krystal in my mind's eye.

"It's time Michael. You need to open your eyes and let the energy go." Krystal says smiling at me.

"I don't want this moment to end." I say.

"Michael baby, I will always be here waiting for you. Now open your eyes and send Edwin and Victoria to their prisons." Krystal says her spirit fading out of sight.

I open my eyes and look at Victoria and Edwin.

"You two have put our family through hell. I will never understand what you loved about hurting people, but I can guarantee this shit is over. Where you two are going you will never be able to hurt another person living or dead again." I say venomously.

"Aw look Vicky Michael grew a pair of balls. What's wrong big brother, too afraid to admit that you have always wondered what it felt like. To inflict pain on another person and to watch life leave their eyes." Edwin says.

"It's a rush Michael, maybe you should try it sometimes. You're already dead, no one will do anything. Who do you think taught us how to do it? I can tell you that Father was very adamant on getting Eddie and I trained. Father taught us how to pick our victims, and how to get away with everything we've done." Victoria says smirking.

My head begins to spin. My father taught my brother and sister how to kill people.

"Father was very proud of us. Victoria here was notorious for slashing up the bodies. It was quite fun brother." Edwin says.

I look at them again, anger vibrating through my spirit. The glow of the pink and blue electricity getting brighter, the sizzling hotter. I pull the power closer to my soul.

"Brothers release them, and step away to safety." I say.

My brothers Elijah, Aaron and Jackson let Victoria and Edwin go and mist themselves behind me. The three of them were smirking.

"Well looks like our big brother is going to send them where they belong." Jackson says.

"Good riddance to the both of them." Aaron says laughing.

"Now Michael doesn't do anything rash. You are our brother." Victoria and Edwin say together.

I look at them both, my eyes going coal black.

"I hope you both rot in hell with father." I yell.

I push my hands away from my body sending the electrical currents racing through the air. Victoria and Edwin turn and begin to run. Screaming and trying to find a safe place to hide. Before they could duck the currents, it hit them both in the middle of their backs. Their souls sizzling as their screams echo through the night. When the bright current dissipated, both Victoria and Edwin were gone.

I drop to my knees,close my eyes and stay there.

I can see Krystal's smiling face walking toward me and I smile back.

"I told you  handsome , I wasn't going to leave you. I was with you the whole time." Krystal says taking my hand.

"Is it done?" I ask.

"Yes honey, it's done. Edwin and Victoria are living out their own personal hell." Krystal says.

"Then lets go home. Krystal I am ready to go home." I say.

"It's not time for you to come home with me handsome. Open your eyes and enjoy the reward you will receive." Krystal says her voice fading.

"Thank you my brothers." Michael said. "I thought you lost y'all forever." Michael says.

"We thought we lost you too." Elijah said. "I am glad we were brought back to each other." Elijah says.

"Yes." Stefan, Aaron, and Jackson says, in agreement.

I am happy to have my brother back. It's been a long time without them. Dr Ryan and Juila were sitting on the cabin porch since my brothers took over helping me. The war with Edwin and Victoria finally ended. Really it's never over there will be always someone that we'll have to fight. Hopefully one day we have a second chance at life when army evil spirits and good spirits fight one final time. A chance to end evil once and for all. I know it's coming just not fast enough.

I will fight with every ounce of me to have a chance at life. I know my brothers will too.

"Come on brothers I got to see someone." Michael says.

We msit out.

"Come on babe lets go home, our work is done." Dr Ryan says.

"I was hoping would that lets go." Juila says

We arrive at Chastity and she's sitting on the porch.

"Hello chas." Michael says.

"Michael, I am happy to see you." Chastity said. "I had a vision that Victoria and some man was going to kill you." Chastity says.

"Well, they tried but they're vaporized." Michael says.

"You vaporize them?" Chastity says.

"Well, I had help." Michael said. "Chastity would like you to meet my brothers Elijah, Aaron, Stefan, and Jackson." Michael says.

"So this is famous Chastity." Elijah says.

"Elijah right." Chastity says.

"Yes, how did you know?" Elijah says.

"The way you speak and carry yourself." Chastity says.

"You know that's not the time I heard that." Elijah says as they laugh.

"This is Aaron." Michael says

"Hello Chastity." Aaron says.

"This is Stefan." Micheal says

"Hello." Stefan says

"Finally this is our baby brother Jackson." Michael says

"Hello it's nice to meet you." Jackson says as he bows.

"Wow didn't know you've so many brothers." Chastity says.

"Well, I had five the guy you saw in your vision with Victoria was our evil brother Edwin." Michael says.

"I'm sorry Michael." Chastity says.

"It's ok, It was a long time coming for him but I knew Victoria was up to something I just couldn't put my finger  on it ." Michael says

"I knew there was something off about her when I first met her." Chastity says.

"Sorry darlin I don't mean to interrupt but how can you see us?" Elijah asks.

"I am a medium." Chastity says.

"Ok that makes sense I haven't met many mediums." Elijah says.

"Where's Evan I thought he would be out here wondering where you're at" Michael asks.

"In bed for work in the morning." Chastity says.

"I don't why but your grandpa doesn't like him." Michael says.

"How did you know about that?" Chastity asks.

"Dr Ryan and I were at Krystal's funeral when he told us." Michael says.

"I don't know why though." Chastity says.

"Well hold on I think I know." Elijah said. "I felt this feeling before May I go in." Elijah says.

"Yes." Chastity says.

"Yes, yes, yes, I knew  that  feeling, your curse with a succubus." Elijah says.

"What's that and why can't I see it?" Chastity asks

"A succubus is an evil spirit posing as a female for sexual gratification and only maleit's attach to can see it." Elijah says.

"An incubus can be seen by females, they're quite the horny little bastards, but are known to ruin relationships." Jackson says laughing.

"What can we do about it?" Chastity asks.

"You would've to contact a priest whatever you do, don't tell him he will be a shame to admit it." Elijah says.

"Your grandfather knew there was something he didn't like but he could see it." Aaron says.

"We've got to get going but talk to Bryan he might know a good priest" Michael says.

"It was nice to meet y'all." Chastity says.

"It was our pleasure." They all say.

"Please take care of yourself Chas." Michael says.

"I will Make sure you take care of yourself." Chastity says.

"I will Chas." Michael says.

"Elijah I've to see one more person." Michael says.

"Ok brother lets go." Elijah

They mist then appear at Allison house

"We'll hang back here, my senses tell me that's personal." Elijah says.

I walk up to her house. I peek my head through her front door and see her walking into the living room.

"Allison may I come in and talk to you?" Michael asks.

"Jesus, Michael, you don't have to scare the crap out of someone." Allison said. "Yes, you may come in." Allison says.

I walk in through the door. I am nervous. I don't know what to say or how to say it. I stood there for a moment.

"Well, what did you want to talk about?' Allison asks.

"I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the way I acted toward you." Michael said. " You didn't deserve it." Michael says.

"No I should have been more understanding because you lost someone you love and had no right to act the way I did either." Allison says.

"I should have told you I like you and you're beautiful." Michael says.

"Well maybe I think we could work on us being closer together." Allison says.

"Allison, nothing would make me happier in this world as I want to be closer to you." Michael says.

"Yeah." Allison says.

"Yes, would you be my girl, who completes me?" Michael asks.

"Yes Michael I will." Allison says

I stood in front of her and we stared into each other eyes. Every ounce of me screams go for it. I take my hand and rub her warm check. I lean into her pink warm lips. She places her hands on my shoulders as we share everlasting kisses and we both enjoy every minute of it. Her lips taste like sweet cherries, she made me alive.

Chapter 17

Michael's Final Words

"This has been a long journey. I fell in love with a girl but it came to it that she didn't love me back. I was crazy in love with her. She wanted her life back which I understand at least she has a chance to be married, have children, grow old with husband or wife, and hopefully die together. I didn't get that chance. I am just Michael, the man who lost his way, then died.

You've had one shot at life. I may have squandreded my chance at life, but I was young and dumb. There's an afterlife, it's called the spirit world but let me make this perfectly clear, It's not another world it's more of a realm. A realm for spirits. Some are waiting for loves and friends or whatever the case maybe.

We call ourselves spirits because that's what humans know it as. That's fine we'll leave it like that. I don't want to confuse people or lose them altogether. The afterlife means a place where spirits live. I wouldn't count on living past a hundred years  old you stay young as you preferred to be. We never age because we don't have skin. A spirit is made up of particles of fromer human cells. Yes your spirit out last your body if you want to put it that way. That doesn't mean we're invincible.

Yes, we can't be shot, stabbed, and ect but we can be vaporized. I like  said we are made of particles. People believe that once we pass away that we just get put into the ground. There is so much more to it. There is an afterlife, and since my death I have been looking for some type of redemption so I can go be with my loved ones.

Life is hard, and at times life sucks. I made a promise to help Chastity get back to her body before it was too late. As much as it pained me to watch her go back, at least I know she is living the life that she was meant to.

I'm hoping that me sending my brother Edwin and my sister Victoria to their eternal prisons will bring me peace and redemption. But, to be honest I am scared that there is something more for me to do. I'm still waiting to see the bright light everyone talks about, but I'm still here waiting.

My eternal life is one that I can say I am proud of. I've helped lost souls find peace, and I helped a girl find her way back to her body. I have loved and lost, and even now my heart is breaking. My soul is aching for the redemption and eternal peace that was and still is promised to me. I know its to late for me to apologize for all the wrong I've done in my life. I have been suffering being stuck in between the two worlds, and I am hoping for all the good I have done I will be able to move on.

There are people in this world who don't believe in the afterlife, and think it's all a joke. When the sun sets and another soul leaves the earthly realm and walks into the spirit realm they become believers. The decades I have been a spirit I have witnessed thousands come into the spirit realm not realizing they have passed. Once I help them, then they are able to move onto their eternal peace. I have seen Dr. Ryan and Julia lately, they are happy and healthy and expecting a baby. When I saw them and talked to them, something was different about them, but I will save this for later.

I would like to touch on the subject of mystical children. How they are born into this world. Mystical children are born to a parent who is alive and a parent who is a spirit.

All I want is what was and still is promised to me, but I have a feeling I won't be seeing it anytime soon. Like many promises this has been broken. I feel angry because the promise for redemption hasn't happened. I want to shout at the top of my soul, and let others feel my anger and sadness. I know looking down on the city watching the cars drive on the street. The lights of the buildings illuminating the city I know that where I am now and what I feel will soon pass. I don't know if I will ever see Krystal again, and it's killing me. I just want to go home to her, and be with her. To have my love back, to find solace in a cruel world. Krystal once told me that the world is a cruel place. That bad things happen to good people, people who deserve to live out their lives. She is right, the world is a cruel place, and once you die and your soul leaves behind all the pain, sickness and heartache you feel you truly are able to find peace.

I look up into the night sky and watch the stars twinkling brightly. A smile creeps on my lips and all I can do is think about what  Krystal is doing right now. If she truly is waiting for me to come back to her. I don't care how long it takes me to find my way to her, but I will be with her again.I may have not noticed how much I loved her while she was alive, but when she left the earthly realm I felt the pain and loss that I knew when I was alive. Even now I feel the loss of her deep within my soul. There's a hole only Krystal can fill, the love she shows me. I need her as much as I need my soul to finally rest.

I don't know what my future holds for me, but Im hoping its peace."

"And all I loved,

I loved alone."

~Edgar Allen Poe
  1.  Blood & Soul

