Early Wednesday Morning, 518/520

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe hadn't slept much. In fact, as soon as she was sure the guys were asleep, she had snuck out of bed. Her head was really hurting and feeling all of the hate and anger that had permeated Aziraphale's office had only made it that much worse. The fact that someone was purposefully hurting people was weighing heavily on her mind.

What made it worse was that she wasn't able to make sense out of her premonitions and help with what was going on. She saw things that were going to happen, but she wasn't getting enough details to help anyone -- or put a stop to the person causing them.

Around sunrise, she got up from the couch. She was planning on making tea to see if it would help with the empathy headache.

When she stood up, she felt slightly dizzy and then clenched her eyes shut, not wanting to see.




... hurtful words... tears... worry... fear... wasn't me... not true... hands going into a backpack... something that doesn't belong with that person... oh god...


Phoebe tried to shake her head free of the premonitions that were becoming nothing but rapid fire images and emotions as she grabbed her cup. She was turning to return to the living room when she gasped and the tea fell to the floor.


... mechanical... engine... taking these away... won't work correctly... remove these... engine...


She got down on her knees to clean up the mess and it hit again. The images were rapidly changing.


... have to get out of here... dirt... digging... not a shovel... it has to work... have to get out of here...





Spilled tea forgotten, Phoebe curled up where she was on the floor. Between the emotions she was picking up that seemed so strong and the rapid-fire premonitions, she was really not enjoying life right about now. The emotions from whomever was doing these things and the emotions coming through her premonitions were getting stronger and she didn't know how to help stop the person causing all of this.


[[OOC: For the occupant(s) of the rooms. Premonitions used by permission.]]

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[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

It was Anders's turn to wake up early this morning, fretting about his Spy Tech final -- which took a back seat immediately when he came out in search of a glass of water and caught sight Phoebe curled up on the floor.

"Frak, not again -- Bel!" he blurted out, before scrambling over to kneel beside her. "Phoebe? What's going on?"

[demonbelthazor]

Bel awoke and stumbledo out of the bedroom. He realized what was going on quickly enough, and reacted by punching the wall, hard enough to make a hole.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe's reaction to the feelings of anger was to curl up tighter.

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders winced and put a comforting hand on her arm, shooting a glare at Bel. "Don't make it worse!" he whispered sharply.

[demonbelthazor]

"Take care of her," Bel growled, then shimmered out of the room.

[sensethevisions]

"Cole?' She lifted her head. "Anders... where did he go?"

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Not sure." Anders frowned and settled himself on the floor, carefully trying to pull Phoebe into his lap. "He's madder than I am about not being able to figure out what's going on. And it's not helping when you're like this."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe let herself be pulled into his lap. "I know. He wants something physical he can punish for hurting me."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Wouldn't mind that myself," Anders admitted, hugging her tightly. "But he said to take care of you, so . . . here I am."

He bit his lip and gave her a thoughtful look. "This makes it three days in a row now, huh? And still no idea what's behind it all?"

[sensethevisions]

She was a little surprised that Cole had left, but was kind of happy that he seemed to trust Anders to keep an eye on her if he couldn't be there.

"Yeah. They're getting more intense, but it's not just the premonitions... it's the emotions and feelings that I'm picking up, too."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"They're that strong? Dammit, wish I could figure out what's causing all this," Anders grumbled. "I hate seeing you this upset and in pain, and him so mad because there's nothing he can do. And I've got a final this morning but I really don't want to leave you alone."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe sighed. "I sometimes get emotions through the premonitions, but the feelings I'm picking up have been alongside what is going on. I went to talk to Aziraphale yesterday and someone had trashed his office. The hate and anger that was hanging in the air was so strong that Phale had to help calm me down and wanted me to leave his office because it was affecting me so badly." She bit her lip. "Sometimes it really sucks that I'm an empath. And Cole..." She sighed again. "He hates this."

Phoebe shook her head. "You cannot miss M's final. If Cole isn't back by the time you leave, I'll stay locked in here. Valkyrie and Seraphim will take care of me until one of you return."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Promise?" Anders asked. He ran his hand down her arm comfortingly. "If he's not back and you can't get a hold of him and you really, really need me just give me a call and I'll walk away from my life and my career -- er, that's not it get out of class early if I can."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded slowly. "I'll be okay. Try not to worry and take your final. It's not like anyone can get to me in here. Even if they could get in, the cats would protect me."

-Ours.- Seraphim said from where he was watching Phoebe and Anders talking.

-We'll keep her safe.- Valkyrie added as she nudged against Phoebe's leg.

Phoebe relaxed against Anders. "I'll be okay and Cole will come back soon... right?"

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders had never realized the cats were special, but it made sense. He nodded and kissed the top of Phoebe's head lightly. "Promise you won't go anywhere?" he asked. "I'm seriously worried about you."

He took a deep breath and hugged her again. "He should be back soon. I'll go hunt him down if I have to."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded, hugging him tightly. "I know and I'm sorry you're worried. I don't like worrying you guys." She sighed. "I promise that I will not go anywhere and I'll stay locked safely in here." She frowned. "I do ahve cheerleading later this afternoon, though."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"It sucks that you have to stay shut in the room because of this," Anders said with a matching frown. "But I guess it's better than anything worse happening to you if you go out . . . do you want me to be there during cheerleading?"

He did still have a few signatures to collect for that petition, after all.

[sensethevisions]

She worried her bottom lip. "I kind of don't really want to go anywhere alone."

God, she hated how weak that made her sound.

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Don't blame you." He smiled at her and stroked her cheek. "I'll be there, then."

[sensethevisions]

"Thank you," she whispered.

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Any time." Anders shifted a little bit. "You know, the floor's not that comfortable."

[sensethevisions]

It took her a second to realize what he was saying.

"I'm sorry. We should get you up."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Not for me, I meant. For you." Anders started to help her to her feet. "Should at least get you over to the couch."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded. "The couch. The coulch sounds like a wonderful idea."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"All right then, up with you," Anders said, standing up and pulling her with him. "I gotta shower and get ready for class soon. You're sure you're going to be okay?"

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded. "I promise. I'll be okay."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"You better be." He got to work making her comfortable on the couch. "'cause you're . . . you're kind of really important to me, you know. I might get kind of upset if anything happens to you."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe melted just a little inside when he said that.

"You're important to me too," she said with a smile. "I'll be careful, promise."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"Good." Anders leaned over and hugged her one more time. "I'm gonna get in the shower now, okay?"

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded and hugged him. "Okay. I'm just going to stay right here."

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

"I'll see you when I get back," Anders promised, and headed for the shower.