”This world will never be, what I expected, and if I don’t belong, who would have guessed it?” Never Too Late, Three Days Grace, One-X

“You can come out now,” Ivy told someone in the shadows. 

Freedom became visibly paler at the sight of who Ivy was talking to. That…and the sight of who he was dragging behind him. “Give yourself up, Freem. Or should I say Freedom?” he said, a smirk on his face that didn’t touch his eyes. They remained hard, cold, indifferent, and harsh. 

“Leave December alone Oppression,” Freedom told him slowly, putting emphasis on every word. 

“Why should I?” he sneered. 

“Marie, a little AG would help.” Freedom said turning toward her. 

A smile on her lips, Marie took her hands off her head, which were covered in a blue and black energy by now. “What the–” Oppression began before he was cut off. What cut him off was a beam of energy, which hit him with such force, that he let go of December. It was Marie who was now smirking as she turned off the gravity holding Oppression down. 

“What are you doing?” Ivy demanded, still on the ground like everyone else.

“What does it look like I’m doing? I’m using anti-gravity on him.” Marie replied, rolling her eyes. 

“But then why aren’t we experiencing zero-G?” December asked as he stood up. 

“Because I’m using it on him specifically,” Marie answered. 

“But how did you get those powers?” Artemis asked, “It shouldn’t be possible.” 

“Well it is. Freedom isn’t the only one who’s been in a lab accident.” Marie replied. 

“How did you get here Oppression? What on Earth do you want?” Freedom asked her ex-boyfriend who was currently floating in the air.

“What do you care? You don’t live here.” Opression sneered. 

“I care because this is my only safe haven. I had one on Garth until you ratted me out.” Freedom snapped. 

“Fine, I’ve teamed up with the FEL in an attempt to take over Earth. It’s disgusting how they have all these restrictions on Evil—” 

“They sure beat the restrictions Garth has on Good.” Freedom snapped, then quickly signed something to Marie. 

With a smile Marie waved her arms and sent Opression flying into Ivy. “I think it’s time to run now.” she said calmly.

“Yep.” freedom agreed.

“This way.” Holly told them, pointing to the door they entered through.

Unfortunately, when they got there the armed forces of FEL were waiting for them. “Crap, didn’t see that coming.” Marie and Freedom swore at the same time.

“Can’t you guys do something?” Holly asked them.

“No, I can only open portals between Garth and Earth, and Marie can only do anti-gravity.” Freedom replied.

“Couldn’t you try combining your powers?” December asked.

“Good idea, but just to warn you, we’ve never attempted this.” Marie warned, “For all we know, we could end up dead.”

“Just do it!” Holly snapped, “Unlike the LEP, FEL uses weapons that can kill, so we’d probably end up dead anyway.”

“Alright.” Freedom decided, and she clasped hands with Marie. A violet energy engulfed their hands, then there was a blinding violet flash of light. Then…nothing. 

Some other stories by Lydia Tall:

• B Is For Betrayal
• Code Red Creations
• A Is For Accusation
• Disturbia Isn't a Pleasant Place
• A Goddess of Chaotic Balance

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