(Sorry it took so long. I forgot I had finished this chapter. Hope you enjoy!)

The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the pain.

My head was still throbbing, but my skin felt like it was on fire. My arms and legs burned. I let out a groan, and felt Sebastian pull me closer.

I finally pried my eyelids open and looked up at him. He and everyone behind him were staring at me with worry.

"What happened?" I asked, holding my head in my hand.

No one said anything. I looked from Sebastian to the others, and realized we were seated on the floor. Confused, I looked around.

I glanced over to where the bed sat, but it wasn't there. In its place was charred wood and ash. I gasped, then looked down at myself only to realize that mine and Sebastian's clothes were singed and had holes burned into them. I was so shocked and confused I couldn't even scream.

"What happened?" I asked again, this time with fear in my voice.

Sebastian held me tighter. "You remembered."

I slowly nodded. "But..."

"Dear," Lisa stepped forward, "it's the curse we talked about. As soon as you remembered, you lost control again. However, this time, well..."

"You've got another power, it seems," Evan said.

I glanced between my burnt clothes to the charred bed. "...fire?"

Everyone nodded.

I looked down at my arms. The burning sensation had disappeared, and I seemed to be fine.

Suddenly, I looked up at Sebastian and his burnt clothes, new fears rising up in me. "You held me the whole time? Did I hurt you?"

His worried expression lifted into a small smile. "Of course I held you. I wasn't going to leave you to fight it alone. And no, you didn't hurt me."

I smiled in relief. I knew I couldn't control what powers I possessed, but at the very least I didn't want to hurt anyone with them.

"It seems we'll have to be finding you a new bed," Lisa stated.

I looked up at her, a new confidence forming inside me. "Or you can let me out. I remember now. That was the deal, wasn't it?"

She frowned. "You need to learn to control yourself first. Then-"

"How is she supposed to learn to control her powers when she's trapped in a room where nothing happens to activate them?" Sarah asked. "She's been conscious here for over a week and you have yet to help her."

"We are doing what we can," Lisa countered. "She may remember her past now, but that does not change the fact that the curse she is under is still there and part of the reason her powers are so unstable. As soon as she goes out there and sees everything and everyone, she may once again become overwhelmed and lose control. And at this rate, she may burn down the entire castle!"

I stared at my hands as Lisa and Sarah glared at each other, bickering about what should be done with me. I had fire powers now. Maybe that was something I could practice...

As the arguing ensued, I looked at the candle on the nightstand. I had to prove that I could control myself. If at the very least I could demonstrate any kind of control, maybe they would let me explore.

I stared hard at the fire, trying to visualize snuffing the flame. I watched it flicker, seemingly desperate to stay alive, before it eventually faded into nothing but a thin stream of smoke.

Lisa, who had still been in a heated conversation with Sarah and Jasmine, stopped mid sentence and looked to the candle. Everyone followed her gaze.

"That's odd," she said as she walked over to the only unlit candle in the room. "These are never supposed to burn out."

Evan walked up beside her to examine the 'faulty' candle, while I moved my gaze to the next one a few feet away. Again, I pictured the flame going out, and it had the same effect, only this time was easier.

Sebastian held me tighter, more protectively. It took a lot to keep myself from giggling at everyone's confusion.

One by one, I put out all of the candles around the room except one. As I stared at the final flame, I made it grow to an almost dangerous size. Sebastian stood with me in his arms and backed away. This time, I couldn't keep my laughter contained. I giggled as the flame went back to its normal size, and all eyes fell on me. I simply smiled.

"Chrys?" Jasmine asked, confusion on her face. "Why are you laughing? This is serious!"

I couldn't help but laugh again. "No, it isn't," I told her, looking back to all the candles one by one and reigniting their flames. "It's just magic."

Everyone stared at me, dumbfounded. Everyone but Sebastian, who released me from his hold, smiling.

I turned to Lisa. "I don't understand why exactly you believe my outbursts to be the work of some curse. We all already know that I'm still unstable. I wish I could tell you why I was unconscious for so long. However, I would like for you to let me leave this room and experience this place for myself. At least for a little while." I sighed. "I know you only want to protect me, Lisa, and I really do appreciate everything you've done for me so far. However, I do not believe that keeping me locked up is going to help me learn to control myself. I need things to get me scared or angry so I can learn. Please."

Lisa's gaze was unreadable. "I suppose you are right. I'm only assuming you're cursed. I have no concrete evidence that you are. There may never be an answer as to why it took you so long to wake up. It's never taken anyone that long before, but you do have unique circumstances and many more, stronger powers than any other demon." She closed her eyes for a moment, seemingly trying to think. "I will allow you to leave this room to explore and practice using your powers. However, you may not, for any amount of time, be alone. With what has been going on, and that demon who attacked you, I want you well guarded."

Before I could speak, Sebastian did. "I will not leave her side."

"Us, too," Jasmine and Sarah chimed in.

I smiled, joyful tears filling my eyes.

Lisa gave a small, worried smile. "Alright. Be careful, all of you. Evan and I will work on restoring this room for when you return."

I turned to Sebastian, who was smiling at me. He pulled out his key, unlocked the door, then said, "Are you ready, My Love?"