Trapped in the Space

Back in the circle, Natalia felt something warm creeping in her chest.

“Something wrong?” Izumi asked. The lead angel shook her head.

“Nothing. Just keep going,” she said. All of the angels were looking at her.

“It’s nothing,” Natalia insisted. “We have to focus on this barrier. Time is running out.”

“Yes, we know,” Himeko said. The lead angel gulped down the sensation. She closed her eyes and took it in. What is this?

It’s only me.

Natalia didn’t dare to move. Her eyes trailed behind her. She couldn’t see them but this presence felt so familiar. Natalia pressed her lips together.

What are you doing here?

Something called me to you.

You can’t be here.

I know. There was a storm coming and I got pulled here.

Natalia kept her focus on the circle she stood in. She took in a breath and pushed more of her energy. The presence didn’t finish talking.

I think I have something to tell you.

What is it?

I… I… I don’t remember it. I’m sorry.

What?

I’m so sorry. Um… Please! Let me help you!

No, wait--! Ah! Natalia’s body went stiff. Her eyes went back into her head as her mouth slightly opened. Her spine felt cold.

“Natalia?” Liz asked. The circle got a boost before anyone else could look up or say a word. Yoshiko tried to hold down so much power.

“W-What is this?” she asked. Natalia couldn’t answer. Something else had taken over and now she was starting to see more than the room that she was in.

She could see that little girl on the playground with her son.