The Empath: 10

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Chapter 1                      Chapter 5                  Chapter 9

Chapter 2                      Chapter 6

Chapter 3                      Chapter 7

Chapter 4                      Chapter 8

And now....Chapter 10

Let us do some shadow dancing
Underneath a celestial sky tonight
Through shadows, we'll be invisible
Forget it all until the morning light

Sunday, June 21st, 1987

Mary wakes up to find herself in a strange bed.  She looks around and notices she's surrounded by pearls and moonstones.  The pearl and the moonstone are said to be birthstones for those born in June.

"Ah! You're finally awake!"

Mary tries to adjust her eyes so she can get a better look at who is speaking to her.  She realizes who it is, and quickly tries to look for an escape.

"You're safe here," she says.  "I promise you."

"But I was able to feel your anger and jealousy," Mary replies.

"Ah," Charlene begins.  Charlene is going by Chartreuse in Mary's world.  "This room is protected.  I don't have to fake my feelings here."

Mary senses sincerity in Charlene.  She shakes her head.  "But I don't understand."

"Oh no!" Charlene exclaims.  She quickly writes something down on paper and hands it to Mary.  "When you get to your destination, please come back.  I really need your help!"

Mary looks at her in confusion, only to not see her anymore.  Now she is looking at Mallory and Jeremiah.

Mary remembers Tomoko appearing in her dreams, thinking Mary was in trouble.  She must have alerted Mallory immediately.  Mary will go back to speak with her soon.  She opens up the paper in her hand and notices they're coordinates.

"I need a map," Mary says.

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~~DJ

The Empath, Chapter 10