Harmonizer's Evolution (Balancer's Soul cycle) (6 page)

His
mom startled
at the end of the silence
and stumbled a step before composing herself. “You’re a mind reader
.
C
an’t you tell what I’m thinking?”

Sarah’s hand sought
Connor’s
and
their
fingers automatically wove together. “I could if I
wanted to, but
t
he mind
is a sacred place
and I usually
try to
ask for permission first. Trampling on personal secrets can only lead to a discord among t
wo
people
s relationship
. Connor is the same way. We usually only enter someone’s mind without permission if there is danger to us and we need
immediate
answers, but my parents are a little different; especially Mother. She likes to eavesdrop
,
so try not to leave out too many details. Normal people cannot tell that someone is in their mind.”
His
beautiful mate gently squeezed
his
hand knowingly.

Jenny
sighed. “Thanks for the warning.”

His
mom and mate continued talking about trivial things as
they
continued walking. The sun was already up and around
nine thirty in the morning
by this time
. The birds began making their morning music and seemingly greeting
them
at the same time.
S
mall animals
were busy
scurrying around the forest floor
,
rattling their surroundings as they moved
with a simple minded purpose
.

N
ature
isn’t overly
complicated
and that’s the way things should be in life.

Ten minutes later
they
arrived at
the next
destination. After exiting the tree line
they
stood in the backyard of
her
in-laws property. Their home is made of logs and still has the same blood red paint coat.
They’ve
only been home for a little more than two days so the yard and flowerbed need tending to. Across the road stood
his
mom’s house.
Jenny
kept it in good condition because the grass had been cut a few days ago. The house
remained off-
white and the front door
stood contrast with
blue
paint
. Then there were things that were out of place.

Besides
Jenny’
s silver Honda
,
that
remained
parked in the open garage, was his
grandfather’s
red
truck in the driveway. Parked on the side of the road was Mark’s jeep. It seems like ever
yone
arrived
here for the morning.

Connor
suspected as much
, it’s been only a few hours
since the reveal
and everything
seemed
new, exciting and fresh on the mind
.
Things had changed in both of
Connor’s
families and it would be foolish to think that they could forget what they saw
yesterday
.

“Where to first?” Jenny
asked
her son
.

“How about we go to the house
and see who’s in there. Then we can go tell Jillian and Jack.”

They agreed and
walked
with him
across the street. Walking
over
to the house Connor
could
distinctly
hear several voices from inside the living room.
Jenny
said the door was
already
open so
Connor
twisted the handle and pushed. Once the door opened, the talking
inside
ceased. The three of
them
took off
their dirty
shoes and entered the house.
They
entered the living room
to see it had been
rearranged
in a conversational circle
. Everyone he
loved was
already
here.

His
grandparents sat together on the couch.
David’s faded blue eyes studied the three
as
they
entered. He had his long
,
wavy gray hair brushed back with gel and he had freshly shaved. His tan and wrinkled skin
belied his
youthful
craftiness and strong mind. He wore a red and black plaid shirt and blue jeans.
Rhoda
looked
perpetually
giddy and excited as ever as she wore a pink checkered top and lime green spandex pants.

Across from them sat Jillian and Jack. They each sat
together
in a recliner that had been moved
to sit in front of the sofa. Connor’s
father-in-law had his long silver hair pulled back by a string and his azure eyes were as calculating as ever. He wore a simple blue shirt and black jeans.
Jillian
had her dark brown hair loose and draped across her shoulders and her golden eyes were showing restrained
alertness and overexcite
ment
, like usual. She wore a tight red blouse along with a white miniskirt
, a classy and revealing kind
.

Beside the recliners sat Connor’s
sister and
his
best friend. They had taken the kitchen chairs and brought them in. Both of their silver eyes were silently locked on
the new arrivals
. Mark had his black hair cut into its usual short spiky style. He
also
wore a silver shirt and jeans. Kara wore a tight pink shirt and white pants. They were polar opposites and it
i
s
effortless
to tell.
Mark’s
eyes were calm and composed where as
Kara’s
were wide and hyperactive.

Jenny
brought
him
back
to reality
when she asked “How long has everyone been waiting here?”

Jillian spoke for everyone and her voice
remained
excited. “Not long, Jenny. Jack and I have only been here for about ten minutes, but the other four have been here for almost an hour. By the way where did you go last night?” Apparently everyone
seemed
surprised at Jillian’s innocent question. She had seen
Jenny
leaving
in the early hours
, but everyone
else
was in the dark.

Jenny
told her the truth. “I went out to pick up some food to have breakfast with Connor and Sarah this morning. I also went by my job…”

“What for?” Jillian interrupted. “Why would you need to go by the hospital so late at night? Did something happen?”

Jenny
sighed. “The reason I went there was to pick up some pre-natal vitamins for Sarah.
They are for…”

Jillian’s golden eyes widened and the
n
started laughing. Sarah and
Connor
knew it would happen just like this.
They
lo
oked at each other and sighed
as one
. They
also knew w
ould come
next. Besides Jillian’s laugh Connor
could hear Jack chuckl
ing
quietly. When
his
mother-in-law finished joking she wiped a tear from her eye. “Jenny, I’m sorry for laughing like that. Didn’t Connor and Sarah explain what the differences between our children are? We do not require things like that. Just simple food that is turned into energy is all
that
we require.
Hell, Sarah was born before penicillin and all the drugs mankind has recently created.
”

Jenny
looked at Sarah with a calm and even expression. “It still doesn’t matter.
Nevertheless, y
ou’ll still take them just incase
. Balancer or human, I’m still a professional and it is just a simple precaution.”

Sarah sighed. “Alright, alright already. If it makes you feel better I’ll do it.”

Sarah made the right choice. When
his
mom gets like this its best just to placate her. Despite the age difference, when it comes to someone’s health
,
his
mom will always win the argument.

“So what’s o
n today’s agenda, kids?” Rhoda
asked to change the mood
of the room
.

Sarah’s head came up and she looked at
Connor
.
He
smiled for her to take the lead s
ince she figured the whole situation out before he
did. She smiled shyly and turned to everyone. “We actually have something that we must tell all of you.”

When Sarah bit her lip Jack said “Just spit it out,
Sweetie
.”

Jack knew Sarah hated endearments and it got the desired effect
, irritation
. Sarah leveled
her eyes on her father and
evened her voice.
She lifted her hand and
displayed
her
extended
index and middle finger.

“Father, you’re going to be a grandfather of
two
. I’m carrying twins!”

S
uppress and Liberate

The suspense of her words left total and complete silence.
Everyone was stunned for only a moment after hearing the developing news. Jillian was the first to shakily stand
, almost as if the world no longer
felt
stable
. Her eyes were wide and in shock. Her breath
became
shallow and choked. She made
her way up to her daughter and Connor
stepped to the side to give them some room. “Sarah… Did you just say you
’
r
e
having…twins?”

“Yes I did, Mother.” Sarah stated proudly.

Jillian’s shocked expression vanished as she squeaked and wrapped her arms around Sarah.
The m
other and daughter smiled at each other in pure joy.
Jillian dropped to her knees not soon after and used her sonar. She could only brighten her eyes for a second or two, but she saw
two new members of the family
and she jumped up
joyously
. “It’s true. Sarah is going to have twins…”
His
mother-in-law shouted for everyone to hear. “Oh Sarah, I’m so happy for you.”

Connor’s little
sister jumped up from her chair. Her eyes were overjoyed and too playful. “Congratulations Sarah. Now you’ll be twice a hug…”

Before she could finish that thought
,
Connor
ran to her and put
a
hand over her mouth.
She saw
him
move, but she couldn’t react fast enough.
The room wasn’t large, but he
had to use
his
advanced speed to save
his
own life.

Kara’s too if Sarah took it the wrong way.

Behind
him Connor
heard a gasp.
He
w
heeled around to the sound of his
g
randmother
’s voice
. “Connor, where…” she was looking where
he
stood. S
he then started searching
around
for him
and she found
him
s
till clamping his
sister’s mouth closed. “How… you were…”

“Sorry about that I…ouch!” While
he
was talking
,
Kara bit
his
hand. Knowing her jaw strength
he
drew it away
before she had a chance to do any damage
. Luckily she didn’t draw blood.