64 CHAPTER 63

Raven was a force to be reckoned with, and her telekinetic abilities were nothing to underestimate. I felt her power radiating from her as she focused on me. The tension in the air was palpable, and I could feel my nerves on edge.

Despite the danger, I found myself drawn to Raven and her powers. There was a seductive allure to the darkness she represented, a whisper of something forbidden and irresistible. I knew I should stay away, but I couldn't resist the pull of her mysterious presence.

As the seconds ticked by, I braced myself for whatever Raven had in store. Would she try to invade my mind forcefully, or would she break through and uncover my true reason for being there that night? The uncertainty of it all left me on edge, but I couldn't help feeling captivated by the thrill of the unknown.

As I got closer, she placed her hand on my forehead and closed her eyes as if she was searching for something. The feeling was strange, like a part of my mind was being examined.

Raven was a master of telekinesis, and her power was evident in the intensity of her gaze. I felt a chill run down my spine as she focused on me, and I could sense her probing for weaknesses. It was both terrifying and exhilarating, like staring into the abyss and daring it to stare back.

After a few moments, she withdrew her hand and looked at me with a perplexed expression on her face.

"I can't read your mind," she said. "It's as if there's a barrier that's preventing me from accessing your thoughts and emotions. Who… are you?"

I was so relieved when I realized that my mental fortitude was strong enough to resist Raven's powers. But I also knew that I had to be careful with my words and not give myself away.

"I already told you, I'm just a passerby," I replied calmly. "I have nothing to do with the intruder situation at Palmer Tech. I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, and this disguise was so I could pull a prank on a friend this evening." I replied, my tone calm and steady. "I was done with that and I was heading home, but not  before I told him it was all a prank I orchestrated."

I gave her a nonchalant smile, hoping it would be enough to convince her. However, Raven's gaze intensified as she studied me. I could feel her probing my thoughts, trying to find any hint of deceit.

After what felt like an eternity, Raven finally released me from her telekinetic hold and dropped me on the floor. "Fine," she said, her voice cold and detached. "But don't think for a moment that I believe you. You're hiding something."

I took a second to look at her intently as I gave a mild smirk. I don't know what it was but I was drawn to Raven. Although I did not want to accept it, she intrigued me for some reason. 

"One thing is clear, and that is that you have powers. Are you psychic?" She asked with a slight hint of curiosity in her tone. 

While you stand here asking irrelevant questions, might I remind you that there was an intruder whom you seem to be tracking. And why are they so important that you are willing to force your way into my mind just to confirm if it was me? I ended her interrogation with a question of mine. 

"I'm not obliged to answer you, so goodbye," she said sharply before suddenly turning around and soared off into the night sky. As I watched her silhouette grow smaller and smaller, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the evasion than just another break-in at the company's lab.

I waited a moment before turning to leave, just to be certain she was gone so she didn't follow me back to my motel for some reason. The moment I lost sight of her in the distance, I turned around and disposed of the disguise as I changed into another outfit and headed straight for the motel. 

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[Rachel Roth POV] 

The city was reeling from a string of high-tech robberies that had left even the most advanced companies and laboratories stumped. The thief, whoever they were, had been snatching up prototypes left and right, leaving no trace behind. But tonight, the alarm had gone off at Palmer Technologies, and NightWing and I were on the case.

We made our way into the company, our senses on high alert. As NightWing went ahead to secure a potential escape route, I focused my mind on conducting a psionic scan of the area. My powers allowed me to detect any heightened emotions from anyone around us - fear, anxiety, relief - anything that could give us a clue as to who the thief might be.

With pure curiosity I rushed down to the alley. I sensed the strange presence and I saw a man who seemed like he was about to put something into the dumpster nearby. From a distance above the ground, I used my telekinesis to remove his cap and to my surprise he wore a wig and was just disguised as a janitor. 

The boy had white hair, which was rare and it could be that he had dyed his hair white. 

As I began to interrogate him, I kept a watchful eye on his every move. He had an air of unpredictability, and it was evident that he was up to something unusual. His responses were vague, and it was difficult to discern whether he was being truthful or not. I sensed that he was holding something back, that he was either lying or not revealing the whole truth. I could see that he was also wary of me, putting up a facade that he was calm and collected.

As I confronted him with the accusation of lying, he quickly jumped to his own defense. It was clear that he was not going to back down without a fight. Despite my attempts to read his thoughts and intentions, I hit a wall. His mental defense was impenetrable, leaving me with a feeling of frustration. 

In a moment of desperation, I reached out and pulled him into the air. To my surprise, he did not resist, but instead seemed to be weighing his options. For a moment, I thought he might try to retaliate, but then he relaxed, almost as if he had come to some kind of realization.

I made attempts to probe deeper into his mind, I placed my hand on his head and closed my eyes. But before I could make any progress, I was swiftly kicked out and unable to break through his mental defense. Frustration boiled inside me as I tried to make sense of his seemingly impenetrable mind.

However, something even more disturbing caught my attention. As I tried accessing his mind directly, I caught a glimpse of something that sent shivers down my spine. His soul seemed foreign and unfamiliar, as if it didn't belong to this world. The realization left me reeling, struggling to come to terms with the little I found.

I wondered what kind of being I was dealing with. Was he some kind of otherworldly creature that had made its way into our world? Or was there something else going on that I couldn't even begin to comprehend? 

Putting that thought aside, I noticed the telltale signs of a latent power lurking just beneath the surface. It was a raw, untamed force that seemed to emanate from his very being, gradually seeping out into the world around him.

He wasn't possessed or anything, but I couldn't give an explanation for what I saw and felt at that moment. I was forced to ask him who he was out of genuine curiosity, yet he shrugged it off and gave another absurd lie as his response. 

I received a message from NightWing through my comms, saying he was chasing a trail he was sure belonged to the thief we were chasing. I had to cut my interrogation short and headed straight in NightWing's direction. 

I'd have liked to get to know who that strange fellow really was and what his intentions for coming to this world might be. Despite not knowing the extent of his abilities, I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease. If he were to master those powers, he might be an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. And by any chance if he choses to walk a dark path and use his powers for evil, it'll be very problematic. 

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