Tom

"Okay, you have got to calm down." I told Jenny for what must have been the 8th or 9th time.

"Calm down? Calm down! I'm a cat-girl! No worse, i'm a freak!" She shouted.

"Look, i've called Lydia and she's gonna come over and see if she can help." I said warily.

Jenny's mouth dropped open. "You've called her? You want the girl who did this to me to come over? What sort of person are you?!"

I sighed. She was right, again. But who else was there to call? Lydia was the only shapeshifter who wouldn't try to take her away.

I watched as Jenny started to pace the room, her tail flicking in annoyance. She was so frustrated and there wasn't anthing I could do about it.

"I won't see her." She said shortly.

"You have to see her." I said just as shortly.

Jenny just shook her head and continued pacing the room.

I looked back at my phone. Lydia would be here in a few minutes and then we could get this whole mess cleared up.

Jenny sank into the sofa and started to growl softly.

There was a knock on the door.

I glanced at Jenny and caught her eye. "Be nice." I warned.

"Or what?" She asked defensively.

The door was knocked again.

"Just coming." I called, running down the stairs.

In a burst of purple lightening, the door came flying off it's hinges.

I stopped short as a group of people entered. The lead person was dragging someone behind them. When I looked again I saw it was Lydia.

"We heard princess Amelia was here." The guy holding Lydia said. He shook her slightly and she groaned.

"What have you done to her?" I asked stonily.

The guy shrugged. "We needed answers and she was all to ready too give them."

Jenny you need to run, you're in trouble. I sent the message telepathically.

I stepped back into a fighting stance and prepared myself. Calling on my powers, I felt the electricity run through my arm.

The guy smiled and dropped Lydia, who crumpled on the floor limply.

I'll protect you Jenny, I thought. I promise.

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Jenny

Jenny you need to run, you're in trouble.

The words echoed in my mind.

I looked around the room nervously. Had Tom come back upstairs?

No, I couldn't see him.

A crash came from downstairs.

The window caught my eye. If I had to go, that would be the way out.

I moved towards it slowly. It would be quite a drop, but I suppose my new cat agility would be able to manage it.

I pushed the window up and looked out. I couldn't see anyone below, so at least no one would see me and get freaked out.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to prepare myself for the jump.

Tom hasn't done anything to you to make you trust him, but your still going to do what he says and jump out a window? I thought.

Yes, I thought back. In fact, right now, he's the only one I can trust.

Go now! I couldn't stop them, they're coming up the stairs.

I yelped as the words came through and without a second thought, I jumped.

Halfway through the fall I realised what a stupid idea this had been. There was no way I could clear the landing. I was going to get hurt.

I hit the pavement on my hands and knees and felt my ankle and wrist instantly sprain.

I took in a sharp breath as the pain spread through my arm and leg.

Lying there in, I didn't notice the person approaching me until they were right in front of me.

I looked up at them as they crouched down next to me.

It was a boy. He looked about 18 and had a mop of jet black hair on his head. But what I really noticed was the red glow coming off his fingertips; he was like Tom, a sorcerer.

"I can help if you want." He said softly.

My tail twitched nervously, but I nodded anyway. Even though I didn't know him, the pain was getting unbearable.

The boy held his hands a few inches above my body and closed his eyes. It was just like when Tom had healed me; a warmth spread through my body, healing me.

I felt the pain leave my ankle and wrist and I breathed in relief.

I tried to move.

But I couldn't.

In fact, my limbs felt heavy and my eyes were starting to close.

What was happening?

I looked up at the guy who had healed me.

"You'll wake up soon. But here's a tip for next time; be careful who you trust."