Ethan's POV

I woke up to the sound of loud footsteps running down the hallway. (Y/n) and I were still in the positions we fell asleep in- next to each other, holding hands, with Toby in the middle. I carefully sat up, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. I made sure the two were still asleep before quickly walking outside of the room.

The hallway was deathly silent, unlike how it was before. I looked down the hallway, seeing Anti walk out of Emerson's room. He locked eyes with me before waving me over. I practically ran to him, a million questions going through my mind.

"Ethan, calm down." He told me. "I can read your thoughts. One at a time, please."

I nodded. "Okay. What's going on? Why were people running?"

"Elaine's in trouble." He stated. "We all got a message from her, saying she needed help. Mark, Wilford, and Dark are going to her right now."

"Okay. Why were you in my daughter's room?"

He glanced at the door, sighing. "Promise you won't freak out?" I nodded. He nodded back and opened the door for me to see.

Emerson was in the center of the room, staring at her hands. She looked up at me, and her eyes grew wide.

"Dad... what are you doing here?" She asked, her voice trembling.

"Can't I come see my daughter?" I asked, wrapping my arms around myself. "Jeez, it's cold in here."

She backed up. "I'm sorry, but I need you to go. I don't want to hurt you."

I raised an eyebrow. "'Hurt me'? What do you mean?" I turned to look at Anti. "What is she talking about?"

Anti took a step towards Emerson. "Listen to me. You won't hurt him, okay? Just control your thoughts and motions, and you'll be okay."

She shook her head, walking backwards. "No. I can't do it." She walked right into her dresser. She put her hand on it, stabilizing herself, then widened her eyes even more and turned around. I widened my eyes as well, not believing what was going on right in front of me.

The dresser was turning into ice.

"Emerson... why didn't you tell me?"

"Oh my God..." She started freaking out. "Oh my God, oh my GOD!"

Anti put his hands on her shoulders. "Emerson, calm down. Everything's okay."

She shook out of his grasp, running to the door. "My whole life is ruined because of this stupid power!" She ran our of the room and into the hallway.

"Where are you going?" Anti yelled. We ran after her, hoping to catch up, but she was quicker than us.

"None of your business! And don't follow me!" She was gone before we knew it.

I stared at Anti. "How long have you known?"

He sighed. "Since before the ball. I was in her room getting ready, and snow just came out of her hands." He eyed me. "Did you really not know?"

I shook my head. "Not a clue."