Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice!

Chapter 11

Walking into the entrance of the woods it was dark and the only with of illumination was the glow of the full moon.

As I made my way through the dense woods, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We had been searching for my friend Micah for hours, but the only sound I could hear was the crunching under my feet.

The moonlight began to fade. We knew I needed to find Micah before the storm that looked to be forming.

As I continued, I spotted something glinting in the distance. I quickened my pace and soon realized it was a keychain that lying on the ground. My heart began to race as Beck told, me it was the one we gave Micah for her birthday.

Without hesitation, we followed the direction the prints in the snow pointed towards. The further I went, the more worried I became. I couldn't shake off this sick feeling in my stomach.

Suddenly, we heard a faint cry for help in the distance. It was Micah's voice. We ran towards the sound, pushing past branches and bushes.

I ran in the direction of Micah's feeble cries, the wind howling in response, The moon was now fully obscured by dark clouds, leaving me in an eerie gloom.

As Beck and I reached the edge of the mountain, although the visibility was hard to see through the snow we could see well enough the outline of Micah perilously dangling off the cliff, clinging on to the rock trying not to fall to the frozen waters below. Without hesitation, we rushed to her aid, grabbing onto her arms and pulling with all our strength.

Micah was in excruciating pain, but she managed to tell me that she had stumbled off the side of the mountain in the dark while in the woods.

The winds grew and the snow was picking up signaling the fast approaching storm.

Next to Beck, we saw a large Branch leaning against the trees I asked her to grab it as we could use it to pull Micha up.

We shouted down to her that Beck and I were here to help, she just needed to grab on. As we lowered the branch grunting struggling under the weight we started pulling her up.

As we pulled her up we could see her covered in blood and her eyes were furious with an unnatural glow through the falling snow.

Possessed, Beck whispered. Yes, it had become fully clear that Micah was under a demon's possession, as we had discussed the thought before.

Knowing that we needed to save her, what else could we do next?

We were taken aback, unsure of what to do as Micah lunged at us with inhuman speed and strength.

Micah's screams filled the air as she struggled against the invisible force, her eyes wild and filled with terror. This menacing energy seemed to take over her. In a flash, she turned towards us, our friend's once-familiar face now twisted into an unrecognizable scowl.

We dodged and weaved, trying to keep a safe distance as she relentlessly attacked us. It was then that we realized that she was no longer able to control herself, possessed by a powerful demon.

What cruelty as we fought for our lives, against our friend, a bright light suddenly appeared above us.

It was our Baby our guardian angel, who had been watching over us from the trees. We knew she had come with us but did not know what she had planned. With a wave of her hand, she summoned a magical cross neckless and handed it to us telling us to use this.

Beck and I quickly formulated a plan, using the cross as a way to seal the demon within Micah. We knew time running out we had to act before the demon took complete control over her.

As she lunged at Beck, she dodged her sliding on a patch of ice and hitting the tree behind. With this precise movement, we cornered Micah and I held her still as Beck placed the cross on her neck. A blinding light erupted from the cross, engulfing Micah and the demon within her.

We could hear the demon's agonizing screams as it was trapped within the magical seal. As the light faded, Micah collapsed to the ground, her body exhausted but free from the demon's hold.

We helped her to her feet and supported her as she regained control of her body.

Baby jumped trees and smiled at us with relief. She explained that Micah had probably been battling with the demon for some time, and our act of bravery and quick thinking had finally freed her from its grasp.

We vowed to help her learn to control the demon within her. With the help of the baby and the powerful cross, we knew that Micah would be able to overcome.

As we walked down from the mountain, the snow calming to a stop, we made our way back to the edge of the woods. Where we were greeted by a park ranger who had been alerted by our screams. Micah was taken to the hospital, and we stayed with her until she got in the ambulance.

As we walked out of the hospital, Micah slowly regained her strength and control, turning to us and thanked us for finding her.

I smiled and replied, "That's what friends are for." our friendship had been tested, but we had come out stronger than ever, through this terrifying ordeal.

We three made a promise to always look out for each other and talk out our issues, no matter what. As the ambulance doors shut they took Micah away.

Well, Kaysi Beck said as she turned towards me.

I think we need to figure out a story to tell our parents when we get home I need some rest.

I could not agree more I am mentally and physically drained. I think it is safe to say Micah will be okay from here but we will need to keep a close eye on her and help if needed.

I agree! There is something I wanted to know that didn't quite make sense. Where did this demon come from? Was Micah the one behind the attacks then? Why was she not freaked out seeing Baby our guarding but yet dog talking?

Yes, I was wondering the same thing. When we get home and rest call me in the morning when you wake up and we will go see her in the hospital. We can ask her there some questions but let's not try to overwhelm her she may not remember.

Okay then sounds like a place Beck. See you tomorrow and go home and get some good rest.

When I got home that night just as the sun was rising I told Baby thank you. She informed me that we have many ways of dealing with demons and that we will find a way to help our friends.

I barely made it inside the house my mom asked why I was home at such an odd hour and where was I going.

Sorry, Mom, My friend got sick at the sleepover so I came back home to get some rest. Oh, okay you could have called me and I would have picked you up.

No Mom it was such an odd hour I didn't think you be awake yet.

It is 6 am of course I have work it is also Monday. How are you are you feeling well? I will just call you into school today.

That's fine Mom I think I may have the bug she had I said as I slowly walked up the stairs to my room. I took this as an opportunity to rest.

I got to my bed and went straight out. It wasn't until I got a call from Beck that woke me up that I noticed I had slept in my shoes.

Hey Kaysi, You ready to head over to the hospital and see how Micah is doing, she asked. Yeah, I said as I yawned, what time is it? 3 pm we got about 9 hours of sleep if you went to bed at 6 in the morning like I did.

Yeah, I did I barely noticed the time until we got home. That said I am ready I already have my shoes on.

Hold up didn't I just wake you? Yes, I fell asleep with them on! Oh my, you silly girl at least you're prepared I will head over to your place and we can head to the hospital from there since you are closer.

Alright see you then I said as I hung up the phone. When Beck arrived I chose to keep Baby behind today she needed the rest as well and I didn't want to smuggle her into the hospital room again like Beck did for me. Also, I was unaware if you remember the events that played out yesterday.

When we got there they told us that they discharged her because her health was fine. A bit of a cold and some scraps were all she had.

Oh man, how are we so good at missing her Beck laughed, I still want to ask her how she is doing and what all she knows We will call and head over to her house. She better be there Beck inturuppeted. Now you're finally one board I teased her.

When we called she was indeed at home her mom told us that she had been released from the hospital. She told us that Micah had walked off a cliff in the snow when she went to a sleepover. We acted confused to not raise suspicion or question.

We headed over to her house from there the last bit of winter I think charged in last night cause it was quite warm almost all the snow had melted by this evening.

When we arrived at Micah's house She was sitting in a chair on her patio with the outdoor heater warming her. As she looked towards us we could tell something was on her mind.