Unstoppable

I woke to the sounds of hooting and hollering and stomping feet and whistling. It was like a stadium full of spectators at a football game. I kept my eyes closed, trying to figure out what was happening without giving away the fact that I was aware.

"Laeddin, so nice of you to come."

My heart raced and my mouth went dry. Laeddin was here. Sharra said he would come, and he did.

"Release Jasmine now, Sharra," Laeddin said.

"Of course, genie. I will. Just as soon as you give me what I want."

"And what is that?"

"Your power, of course," Sharra said matter-of-factly.

The room went wild again.

"Why would you want it? You have great power already. I can feel it." Laeddin whispered.

"Awwww, did you hear that?" Sharra glanced around at the Akuma who laughed and jeered. She went on, "While that may be true, I don't have enough. With your powers I'll be unstoppable."

Laeddin had incredible power. I knew that. And so much more. As quickly as it came, the fuzziness in my brain cleared up. A