Free Madness or Purpose by Megan Perry Page B

ability than others. For instance some of us are very fast.

    Some of us can read minds telepathically.” He nods at me. “ Some of us can see the future and others know the past. Some of us can influence energy and so on. All abilities and the manner in which they function are different from one individual to another.” Gavin explains while crunching on some bacon and taking another swig of his coffee. The caffeine from my own cup is waking me up and I am more mentally aware than I have been all morning, well since leaving the apartment.
    Savoring the taste of my hash browns my mind kicks into over drive. “I guess there is more time to get into those types of details, but where do we come from? I mean how are we born? I mean did my mom actually give birth to me like a human or was a created? Why am I just now figuring out what I am? Why have you known like forever and why are you so comfortable with it all?” Just as I finish asking we both look up to see our waitress Marissa returning to check on us. “Hold that thought.” Gavin answers. “Can I get you anything else?” “Could we have some more coffee?” I ask with a smile. She nods and fills up both our cups leaving just enough space for some creamer in my cup. I thank her and she hurries off again. “Get to answering me, snap, snap.” I demand. “You sure are feisty today! Hmmm…we are born just like humans and our souls are created in the same manner. However, we don’t all get a whole soul. For instance you and I each possess half. The theory behind some of our kind receiving only half is that our purpose in life cannot be obtained or completed alone and by placing half of our essence in another we will be driven to find the other and thus be able to succeed. We are genetically designed to crave success in whatever our life’s purpose is. If we do not find our other half for those of us that have one, or are unable to succeed in our purpose we go mad. Some of us in such a situation become self destructive and take down any and all who get in our way. Some turn into power hungry monsters and torment anyone who fancies them and still others end their lives.”
    My eyes start bugging out of my head and I am faintly aware that all the lights are flashing like strobes in the diner. “Zoe, you have to calm down and concentrate on something or you might just blow up the diner. Close your eyes they are solid sapphire and focus on my heart beat.” Gavin instructs. I close my eyes and try to slow my breathing. Gavin concentrates on his own heart beat to help me focus. I have never really noticed how beautiful the simple beating of a heart really was until now. I can feel my heart rate slow and my breathing returns to normal. I swear I even feel my eyes return to normal. I slowly open my eyes and see him smiling back at me with a look of satisfaction on his face. “Should I continue? Can you chill out until I finish your questions?” He inquires mentally. I nod. “Just focus on me and close your eyes and remind yourself to breath if it happens again.” I nod again. “Many of us are born knowing because one or both of our parents are just like we are. But not all of us are so lucky.” Gavin begins. “ Like me, I didn’t know.” I interject. “You aren’t the only one.” He responds looking down at his hands.
    “Tell me Gav.” “Ok, my parents aren’t my parents ZZ.” I know my eyes are wide and I start to concentrate on breathing. “Please look at me.” “My parents are not my biological parents.” Gavin finishes rising his eyes back up to meet mine. “I was an orphan. I do not know who my parents are. However Gill and Shelly are very smart and noticed I was different. They did a lot of research and found Dean.” “Your boss, how long have you known him?” “My parents introduced me to him the day after I met you. I knew a small amount myself before I met you, but even my parents could tell I was going to need a mentor that was like me.