Genesis

[max452]

"She said she'll look into it. But I have a feeling she has it." Archer told Caleb. "I doubt she'll run; she knows if she does, that we'll know it was her. She'll help out, and hopefully I can steal from her."

Archer heard Skot's request and quickly handed him the newspaper he had with him, along with a pen. "Here." He stared at him carefully; he had never seen Skot like that with blank eyes.

[alabamasax]

Skot quickly began scribbling on the paper, never once looking down. Once he was done there was a small picture in the margin of the paper. It showed a woman holding "the plate" but she was in shadows and handing it to something that was pure black. The picture also showed the world being overtaken by shadows. Skot eyes cleared and he looked down for the first time at what he had drawn. "Uh. Anyone know this woman?" He asked looking at Archer and Caleb.

[Caleb]

"Hey Doug!" he called him over, knowing that he was doing a dectctive work. "What'd you find out?" he asked quitely. Skot showed them the piece of paper, and he instantly knew what the dark figure was. "That's not good. Arch, if that's your girl, then that means she's a Spirit Walker and in cahoots with the Dark Lord." he said.

[douglas9465]

"She is definitely hiding something Caleb, and I don't know if you were aware, but she has a spirit animal. That must mean she is a spirit walker." Doug whispered to Caleb and Skot as they talked. He noticed the piece of paper that Skot had been scribbling on when he had walked up. "What is this?" He asked.

[Caleb]

"It's the picture of the girl Skot just saw." Caleb said. "You know her?".

[Backabuth]

Sean's eyes were that of the color of Sorrel's. His eye twitched ever so slightly and his eyes kept darting from place to place. He could hear so many things; could feel so many emotions. His skin was prickling and he was crouching down. Sorrel was crouching next to him, but seemed more relaxed.
Come on, Sean. Relax. That's the main key to becoming like me.
He nuzzled Sean's arm. Sean jumped away, his eyes wild. Sorrel snarled.
Stop it!
Sean crouched lower, then laid down on the roof that they were on. He closed his eyes and breathed in and out, over and over again. His pounding headache suddenly disappeared and his adrenaline went down. Suddenly he felt very sleepy.
Wait! Sean! Don't go back yet!
Sean's eyes snapped back open. "What...?" He voice was muffled from his drowsiness.
Follow me; I want to see if the transformation gives you all the powers I have.
Sorrel jumped forward and suddenly ran full speed. He was quickly at the end of the roof and then his feet left it. He was flying through the air...until he landed on the neighbor's house. Sean's head bobbed, his eyes closing every few seconds.
Sean, jump over here. It's the last test.
Sean could barely move, but forced himself to get up. He ran forward, nearly as fast as Sorrel had, and suddenly he was flying through the air. He felt so free. The sun shining on his skin and the wind blowing through his hair...then he was on the next roof. He smiled, still falling asleep.
"Sorrel, I can't hold on much longer..."
It's okay. You passed.
Sean collapsed onto the roof and closed his eyes. A couple moments later they opened and they were blue again. He looked over at Sorrel, who was sitting, watching him. "That was amazing, Sorrel. How did I do that?"
That's what happens when you transform.
"But all I did was touch the ring around my neck!"
And that is how you transform. It's easy, Sean. Now let's get home before Uncle Tom gets mad.
Sean smiled and got up, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. He jumped down from the roof, followed by Sorrel who jumped up into his backpack.

20 minutes later, they were home. Tom Baldwin was outside picking up the daily paper. When Sean entered the driveway, Tom looked up. "Where have you...oh, nevermind. Do you know anything about this?" He showed Sean the paper and arched his eyebrow. The headline read, "MUSEUM ARTIFACT-MISSING". Sean looked at his uncle quizzically. "You've been gone all day...I can't help but suspect you, especially since the artifact had something to do with Spiritwalkers." Sean gave Tom a surprised look. "And you think I did it? Sorrel and I have just been hanging out on...." Tom arched his eyebrow again. "On people's roofs..." Sean mumbled, looking at his feet. "I want you guys to go check this out. There is bound to be more Spiritwalkers around checking it out. I want you to help."

[douglas9465]

Doug looked long and hard at the picture trying to determine if he did know her. "Certainly looks familiar, but it is too shadowy to tell. It certainly could be Lana though. "I.....I.....I just can't tell completely. Sorry."

[Caleb]

"Doug, a new guy is coming. I just felt his transformation." Caleb said. He was amazed at how in tune he and Tzuna's senses were now. It'd only been a year or so and they were basically one person now. "I'm going to go meet him." Caleb said, turning on his heels and walking out the door.

[douglas9465]

"Wait, I'll come with you." Doug said turning after him. "You might need backup in case something happens."

[Backabuth]

Sean kicked at a rock along the sidewalk. He was making his way over to the museum with Sorrel in his backpack.
I don't see why Uncle Tom is even making me go...I didn't do anything.
Sean could feel Sorrel's hot breath on his neck.
It doesn't matter; we finally get some excitement!
Sean rolled his eyes, but smiled. These were the times that he was grateful for Sorrel's companionship.

Soon, they were a couple blocks from the museum. Sorrel suddenly stopped him.
Wait, I feel other Spiritwalkers.
So? You didn't expect to only have us at the museum, did you?
No, that's not what I mean. I mean that they are right in front...it looks like they are looking for someone. Maybe you.
Sean searched the front of the museum. It was too crowded for him to make out any single person.
Why would they be looking for me? Only Uncle Tom and Kyle know I'm a Spiritwalker so far.
Sorrel nipped at Sean's neck, trying to look around his head.
They got instinctual abilities from their spirits just as you have from me. You can tune into the part of yourself that has my abilities and you can do anything I can. All Spiritwalkers can, it just depends how far they are in their relationship with their spirit.
Sean smiled. Sorrel sure was more wise than he seemed.

[Caleb]

Caleb was standing beside a colum making small talk with Doug, waiting on the new kid to come by. "He's comin for the plate, I know he is." Caleb said. Suddenly, his eyes swung to his right as he watched some kid walk up the stairs, and he saw a furry head in his backpack. No one else could hear him talking, but Caleb and Doug could easily hear everything that was being said between the two. "There's our boy." Caleb said as he walked over to him.

[Backabuth]

Sean was walking up the stairs to the museum when he was suddenly stopped by a guy who looked about his age. Sorrel dove down into Sean's backpack and Sean tensed. He turned to the guy. "Can I help you?"

[Caleb]

"Yea, bring your kitty and come on. We need to talk" he said walking in the other direction

[Backabuth]

Sean blinked.
I guess that's our Spiritwalker. I wonder where his friend is...
Sorrel's head popped out again. Sean followed the guy slowly, not knowing what he should do.

[douglas9465]

Doug stayed back a distance in case the boy decided to run or something like that. "I'm Doug, and we know you are a spirit walker." Doug said when he came up. "We need to talk urgently to you."