Chapter 40

Finally able to get out of bed Alan started to push everyone harder. They may not be as strong but he was damn sure going to make sure if they went down, they went after inflicting pain. As of yet Alan was still at a loss for a plan to finally end the Doctor, though that was about to change.

Alan had been watching everyone closely when there was a disturbance outside the village. Looking he saw that it involved almost all of Helga’s children. Well all of them and one of the village people that Alan had opened up more. The thing that was grabbing Alan’s attention was the fact that the man was holding off all of them. Though he was starting to fail it appeared that he’d been at it a while.

Reaching out Alan told all of them (ENOUGH! Why are you here? I thought your mother wanted all of you at your house.)

Suddenly twenty voices were assailing him. (We tried to mister. It was just so boring there without mother. We came to see her, the man tried to stop us so we tried to get past him. We had been trying for half an hour when you told us to stop. Please mister can we see mother?)

Alan shook his head it was too bad they were so young. Their energy and enthusiasm would have made them extremely valuable allies. Stopping short a moment Alan smiled. They just might be able to help after all though he’d have to talk to them and their mother first.

Nodding Alan thought back to them, (wait there I’ll have your mother, ) Alan then saw Helga stare at him with wide eyes.

“It appears that your children are here, wanting to see their mother.” Alan told Helga

“I was afraid they might get bored. They are used to me always being there.” Helga told Alan with an apologetic voice. “I will try to get them to stay hidden Alan.”

Alan shook his head as more of the idea he had became clearer. “I think I may have an idea for them to help us destroy the Doctor. I wouldn’t think of doing this without your and their input and consent of course.”

Helga nodded then bowed her head, “you truly are nothing like that putrid asshole father of yours. Thank you Alan, thank you for not only considering my feelings but those of my children.”

Alan nodded then outlined exactly what he’d want her children to do. She was nodding her head when there was a myriad of laughing and excited voices. (We like it mister! Anything we can do to hurt the bad man that hurt mother we are glad to do!)

“I’m glad you are so eager to help. I want all of you to remember though this bad man as you call him is very strong. If he hurts one of you he will try to use that against you,” Alan told them.

(We’ll remember mister! We won’t let him hurt us you’ll see!) the voices told Alan. With a smile Alan nodded again as the plan started to take better shape.

The next day after more of the intense training, Alan thought that they might finally be ready. With a definite plan in mind Alan held a small meeting with everyone. “I have felt all of you increasing your levels and resistance. I believe that the time has come that we end it. I just pray that we have enough to do this. Though many of us have hurt him many times his power still remains high. I believe I have come up with a plan to finally defeat him.”

Varick and Harman both raised their hands looks of concern on their faces. “I wanted to know if you still plan on using Helga in all of this,” Varick asked. “I know you can tell if she is lying or not. I for one am still skeptical she has the same learning ability you do this. Are you as sure she won’t turn on you again?”

Angelika turned toward Varick with a smoldering scathing look that could melt rock, “Really Varick!”

Turning toward her Angelika was surprised when her brother’s look grew stern and deadly serious. “I have lost far too damn much to just allow it to happen again! I am not about to put my life or that of my family or friends in jeopardy again. I won’t, not while I have anything to say about it!” Then turning toward Alan, Varick repeated, “Are you absolutely sure she won’t turn on you again? Hell for that matter on any of us?”

Alan sighed this was the part he really didn’t want to have to explain. “Yes I am absolutely sure. Just as I am about Harman with his far rational decisions of late by his firmer control of his emotional outbursts with his power. Do you need me to explain further? There are many things that we all hide,” here Alan looked at Varick. “Many fears that we all hide away that can cripple us. I have-- you might say removed them strengthening certain other areas, if you don’t believe ask her yourself. Have Truda look in when she answers.”

Varick nodded though Harman was staring at Alan with his mouth agape. “You did what to me?” Then Harman stopped as he thought, Alan was right he had noticed that his thought processes were sharper and faster. “Hell and here I thought you were just upping my power! I never thought you were helping with that!” Reaching out Harman surprised all of them Truda especially when he shook Alan’s hand.

Truda walked up and hugged her brother tightly, “I said it before brother and have to say it again. I find that you make more and more proud of you with each passing day!”

Harman could only blush at the outpouring of pride from his sister. The blush only made her hug him tighter as he looked at Alan with shock and mouthed thank you!

Helga who had been quiet the whole time she was the subject of their talk suddenly spoke up. “I am more than prepared for what you wish to know Varick. That bastard thought to use the vision of my own children in peril to control me. That won’t ever happen again!” Turning toward Truda she stated, “Please Truda I want to be a part of this. As sneaky and underhanded as the old puke is I feel it will take all of us.” Turning back to Varick she continued, “Please ask your questions.”