Firestarter Page #5

That's the girl.

You just relax

and you'll be asleep in no time.

And you'll have sweet, sweet dreams.

That's the girl.

- Good night, kid.

- Good night.

Daddy.

Now, Charlie, you know

what you're supposed to do.

I want you to go in the other room. I don't

want to have to look at you while I do this.

Something might happen.

Look at those alphas,

she's really jacked up.

Everything all set? Tape rolling?

- Everything all right with her?

- Yes.

- You all set in there?

- Ready in here.

Are we ready here? Tape rolling?

- Rolling.

- All right. Everyone stand by.

Go ahead, Charlene.

Wood chips. They should've given me

something harder.

Something's happening in there.

- Temperature just jumped ten degrees.

There it goes.

Her alpha patterns

look like the goddamn Andes.

She did it. By God, she did it

and we got it all on tape.

Back off. Just back off.

Back off.

Look at the tub.

Back off.

Did you see the water boil?

And the temperature?

- Jesus, did we get the audio?

- We got it.

Good deal. My God, did you see

what she did? Did you see that?

My God, is there anyone here that has

any doubt she didn't make that happen?

Not at all, Chief. None.

I knew something would happen

but I had no idea.

That tray flew and she controlled it.

Then she put her power in the tub.

We got all on tape

and it's good enough to stand up in court.

Right up in the Supreme Court.

What are you looking so miserable about?

You got her to do it by promising

she could see her father again.

- She must never see him.

- We never intended to let her.

She'll never stop asking for it. Suppose by

some strange accident they get together.

- Suppose they do.

- She does whatever he tells her.

Suppose he persuades her

to destroy us all.

- No chance.

- There's always a chance.

He's right.

They can never see each other again.

Then you better send

somebody along after her.

Huh?

Your technician must've had

an appointment he forgot about.

He went out of here in a hell of a rush.

He also left the door open

and your firestarter just walked out.

Christ.

One of you men go and get her.

Go on.

Sure.

Which of you would like

to go and get the little girl?

Andy?

Here you go, buddy.

Oh, good.

Listen, Andy,

we've determined that your power

has deteriorated since you got here.

In fact, we've had no positive results at all.

What do you expect with all these drugs?

You expect me to do my best

when I'm stoned?

I did everything I could. I tried.

I did everything I could.

Yes, of course I know that you have

and believe me, I appreciate it very much.

In fact, I think you need a rest.

Did you know that The Shop has a small

compound on the island of Maui, Hawaii?

How would it be if I sent you there

for the immediate future?

- I still get my medication?

- Oh, sure, all you need.

- Well, that sounds nice.

- All right, good deal.

Then I'll get things started

in that direction right away.

You just take it easy, kid.

We'll take care of everything.

She's so beautiful. What's her name?

Actually, she's more of a boy.

His name is Necromancer.

What does necromancer mean?

I think it means something like wizard

or sorcerer. Something like that.

They said if I did what they wanted,

they'd let me see my father.

How did I know they were gonna be so

damn stubborn? You have to do it again.

- But when will I ever stop?

- Look, baby.

It's like poker.

If you ain't dealing from strength,

you ain't dealing.

Every time you light one of their fires,

make sure you get something in return.

This is your old Uncle John talking,

you understand me?

OK.

What about this power of yours?

You were awful scared about it before.

How'd you feel about it now?

It's different now. It's a lot stronger.

Yesterday, when I told it to back off, it did.

It was like I let it out

in a single straight line and then...

- Then you pulled it back into yourself?

- Oh, no. I put it into the water.

If I pulled it back into myself,

I guess I'd burn up.

When am I gonna get to see my father?

Well, Charlie, we'll just have

to give them enough rope.

Next time, there has to be more water.

Everything all set here?

Tape running? All right, stand by.

We're ready when you are, Charlene.

The temperature

should be -26 degrees Celsius.

Plus or minus five degrees.

It's 40 in there.

- The blocks are starting to burn.

- Cinder blocks.

God.

Back off. Just back off.

Back off. Just back off.

Back off.

I wanna see my father.

You better tell her something.

Soon, Charlie.

When you show us a little more.

If you don't let me see him now,

I'll make something happen.

Do you hear me?

I'll make something happen.

Time for lunch.

Well, instant banquet.

Nice, table companion.

I'm telling you, we're not through

with testing her.

You saw what she's capable of.

She hasn't even reached her potential.

Perhaps Herman would like to see her

blow up a country before he gives in.

I'm scientifically rational enough

not to form an opinion

based on two experiments.

I'm satisfied, yes, but only partially.

Have you made the arrangements

regarding her father?

It's all taken care of.

Night, Doc.

Rainbird.

Have you considered what might happen

if that girl found out

whose side you're really on?

Oh, yes, I have.

I'd say you stand a good chance of finding

out what a steak feels like in a microwave.

Would you shed a bitter tear?

No.

No point in lying to you about that.

When we find out

all we need to know from her...

When you give her to me.

What are you gonna do with her?

John the friendly orderly will come in.

He will greet her, talk to her,

get her to smile.

John the friendly orderly will make her

happy cos he's the only one who can.

When John feels that she has reached

the moment of her greatest happiness,

he will strike her across the bridge

of the nose, breaking it explosively,

and sending bone fragments

into her brain.

It'll be quick and he'll be

looking at her face at the time.

He will know her power.

And when he dies,

which I hope is very soon,

perhaps he can take that power with him

into the other world.

You are crazy.

I've made all the arrangements

for you to go to Hawaii.

- Good. When am I going?

- Today.

- Today?

- Well, 8.00 this evening.

- How?

- First class comfort all the way.

I mean, what's taking me?

You go from here

by helicopter to the base,

then the rest of the way

by army transport plane.

Hmm.

- 8.00?

- 8.00.

You know, that could bite you.

- What?

- That snake you're holding.

Christ, how did that get there?

I guess you just picked it up from a bush.

I want you to contact that helicopter pilot.

No.

- Hey, guard.

- Shut up.

Contact the pilot

and tell him you'll be coming along.

I won't be coming along.

Yes, of course I'm coming along.

- My daughter will be with us.

- Oh, no.

She can't come. She's far too dangerous.

Oh, yeah? Well, who do you think

made her dangerous?

My daughter is coming along.

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