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Sibling's Quarrel Pt 3 - Orenda
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2024-12-19 06:14:46I stare at him in disbelief, the unpleasant image he painted of him getting “railed” by a sanguidae to the point of being broken and drained leaving an unpleasant taste in my mouth. “What it must be like to live inside your head,” I mutter, shaking my head.
“Wouldn’t you like to know,” he smirks.
“I really wouldn’t.”
“Anyway, enough about me. How did patrols go?”
“I took care of some eyti in Indonesia and then some in Australia.”
“And I’m guessing you didn’t kill them,” he says in an almost accusatory tone.
“I’m not going to kill them when now more than ever there is a chance to save them. Zarseti and Gabriella have a plan, and I don’t want to interfere with it. If there is a way to restore the eyti, I’m going to give them every chance to do so,” I say sternly.
Ayawamat lets out a breath of frustration, again running his fingers through his hair. “Would be so much easier if we could just kill Azadou and be done with the eyti altogether,” he mutters, but I heard him clear as day.
I stare at him, my face no doubt displaying all the hurt and disgust I feel for him right now. How the fuck can he say that to me so callously?
“In case you’ve forgotten, killing Azadou would kill Jartre which in turn would kill us too. There’s also the fact that…what was it again? Oh yeah, Azadou’s my animai you insensitive ass!” I exclaim, throwing my book at his head, successfully hitting my target.
“Ow!” he cries, clutching his head. “Orenda, I say this because I love you, but you have to find a way to reject him.”
His words pierce me like fiery hot daggers. Sure, we bicker like any other siblings would, but never has he said anything so hurtful. Reject my animai? A gift given to me by Zarseti herself.
“If you really loved me you won’t ever say that to me again,” I say icily. “Zarseti chose me as his animai.”
“Then Zarseti fucked up! We were created to destroy the very beings he plagued the Earth with, now suddenly you’re meant to be his true love? He’s the God of Malice, Orenda, he can’t even feel love!”
“How the fuck would you know?! We’d never even met him before. Zarseti wouldn’t pair us if she believed he was incapable of love or kindness. I’m not rejecting him just because you don’t like the situation.”
“He’s dangerous, Orenda. Even the other Gods fear him.”
“Or maybe they fear him because they don’t understand him. He wasn’t born the way they were, and if you’re just going to sit there and demand I tear my own essram apart for the sake of your comfortability then you can get the fuck out,” I spit harshly, pointing my finger to the door.
He sighs rubbing his face, “I swear I’m not trying to be cruel, I’m only thinking of what’s best for you,” he says softly.
“And how is destroying part of my very being what’s best for me?” I snap contemptuously.
I get to my feet and storm out of my room since he has no intention of leaving. I make my way downstairs, grateful to see no sign of Ayawamat’s fuck buddies and step out onto the front patio. I close my eyes, lifting my face to the sky and breathe in the fresh air. I admit I was shocked to learn that the God of Malice was my animai, and yes, I’ve questioned it, but from the moment that bond awoke between us I can’t deny the yearning I feel every minute of the day to be with him. To protect him, cherish him and get to know him. I want more than anything for him to give me that chance, but he continues to evade me. He never responds to my calls or pleas, and I have no way of finding him on my own. I feel like I’ve been set adrift with no oars, and I just keep being pulled further and further out to sea.
Once again, in a last-ditch effort to seek answers and guidance, I call out the name of another who evades me.
“Merlos…please, I know you can hear me. Please speak to me. I desperately need your help. I need your wisdom and guidance…please just grant me a few minutes of your time,” I pray. I open my eyes and wait patiently, but as time presses forward, she doesn’t show herself.
For weeks I have called to the Goddess of the Void, pleading for her help, but she refuses to answer my prayers. I don’t know what I’m expected to do. I’ve been given an animai who shows no interest in me, my creator was disgusted at the very thought of the pairing and my own brother wants me to throw it away like it means nothing. I just wish there was someone who could tell me what the hell I’m supposed to do.
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We exit the house and make our way onto the grass, my heels sinking into the dirt with each step I take. I focus on feeling the power within me take hold, and as a burst of electricity shoots through my body my human form is quickly replaced with my raitruum form along with my brother. I stretch out my thirty-foot-long wings, feeling the breeze between my feathers as I bring myself to my full fifteen-foot height. I feel my power and strength coursing through me like a livewire. In this form, everything is heightened. I hear beyond what I could in human form, smell scents I was completely unaware of and see up to five miles away.I look over at my brother as he flaps his wings, the bright gold of his feathers that fade into electric blue glowing majestically like they were being lit from within. In bird form, we are identical in every way but scent, so only certain beings can tell us apart. But since we tend to handle our duties solo to keep us spread out, that issue doesn’t come up muc
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Okay, I’m ready for bed.Besides living with my brother, I’ve been a very solitary being for thousands of years. The most social interactions I experience are when I interact with the Delegation or save someone’s life. Apart from that, I’m happy to do my own thing, so all these back-to-back discussions with so many people wanting to get to know me are a bit overwhelming. The selfies, on the other hand, were going a bit far for some of them, but I suppose they wanted visual proof they met a raitruum.The moment I’m given a chance to breathe, I race over to the buffet, pull up the bust of my dress once again and help myself to some eclairs. I’m just digging into my second when I feel a wave of serenity wash over me as arms wrap around me from behind. I glance down and see gold flecks of glitter buried against ivory skin. I look behind me to see a bright smile and golden eyes twinkling up at me.“Kamelya, you startled me,” I chuckle, putting my éclair down and turning to hug her.“Those
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“I’m so sorry to interrupt, but you’re Orenda, aren’t you?” asks the blonde woman, her turquoise eyes shining with hope.“That would be me, I’m sorry, do we know each other?” I ask curiously, trying to place her face.She’s toned and beautiful in a one-sleeved, glittering, turquoise gown with a sweetheart neckline and a slit up to her hip with a bustle of turquoise silk flowing from her hip accentuating her curves. The shoes make quite the statement being eight-inch holographic platforms with diamond straps and a diamond starflower as the buckle. She looks like royalty but based on the familiar energy, I’m going to guess an Alpha, which makes the handsome gentleman with his arm around her, her Luna. His jet black hair is tied back in a half-up pony and is in a matching three-piece turquoise suit with a white button-down and white tie, with turquoise suede loafers with gold tipped toes.I’ve never had the privilege of meeting a male Luna before. I’ve met a few female Alphas in my time,
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Not a moment later, I feel my entire body become rigid. An intense, overwhelming wave of energy comes over me almost knocking me off my feet, and it takes all of me to remain standing. I can feel it approaching like a cold, dense fog skimming across the water and cloaking the land with a cloud of unease. I’d know that feeling anywhere. A feeling I should loathe and shiver at, but I don’t. It makes my body feel alive and my essram rejoice in ways I can’t begin to explain. It feels like a black hole sucking me into its depths, and never have I wanted something so much in my whole life. As disturbing as that thought should be, it brings me nothing but comfort.I look to the end of the ballroom, my heart skipping several beats as that energy intensifies. A moment later, the grand double doors are pushed open, and stepping over the threshold without a single care is none other than Azadou himself.The God of Malice.The Demon God.My animai.His bright purple eyes glance around the room wit
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I clutch my belly, my body freezing in astonishment as I suddenly feel an electric charge building inside me. It’s just like the one that pulled me off the precipice of death only this time it is considerably stronger. I stare at my belly in amazement as I feel the charge intensify inside my womb and then begin to spread throughout my body, much like the sensation I feel when I call on my power or trigger a shift. My eyes widen as an electric current in every colour of the rainbow moves across the skin of my arms and hands, tickling and soothing me with its static dance.I hold my hands out in front of me, staring in wonder as the kaleidoscope of colours moves across my flesh. “I’m going to go out on a limb my little Sihasin and assume this is all you because…this is definitely not coming from me,” I breathe out as a bewildered chuckle escapes my lips.I look down at the cuff around my ankle and a plan begins to form in my head. The magic Invidia has cast on the chain means that no am
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Invidia guides me over to the bed, surprisingly not mocking or huffing at my laggard steps. I sit down on the firm yet cushioned mattress, my muscles practically sighing in relief to be on something comfortable instead of the stone and steel they have endured.“Quite the drastic change of scenery,” I comment suspiciously.“Don’t go getting the wrong idea,” she counters in a discouraging tone. “Granting you comfort doesn’t mean I’ve suddenly decided to be nice to you, it is just a means to an end. I need to take care of the mother to ensure the baby you’re growing is nice and healthy,” she explains saccharinely as that familiar malevolent smile spreads across her face.I fist the sheets beneath my hands as the rage building inside me sends adrenaline coursing through my body. Adrenaline is good. Adrenaline means strength, energy and alertness. It’ll be a bitch when it tapers off, but I’m sure this won’t be the last time Invidia says or does something to trigger my anger.“And then what
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I finally reach the entrance and step outside, instantly greeted by the harsh, frigid winter air. The breeze cast off from the waves of the Mediterranean Sea surrounding the islet increases the icy chill making the wind feel like freezing razors against my skin. I walk through the snow wrapping my arms tightly around my torso in an attempt to shield myself from the cold as the sun’s rays offer little in the way of warmth.“Aya, wait a minute!” A recognisable voice calls from behind me.I reluctantly stop in my tracks and turn around as the cold has my teeth on the verge of chattering. I watch Arthwin’s familiar frame run over to me, his usual all-black attire standing out against the white snow around us while his fiery red hair makes him look like the human version of a GPS location pin. He slows down as he approaches, his heterochromia eyes becoming replaced by pitch blackness. The only thing keeping him from looking like a demon on the CW are the gleaming silver pearls that have ta
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I look over at the bald figure, my brow raised as her words hang in the air, piquing my curiosity. I stare at her expectantly, waiting for her to continue, temporarily mesmerised as the glittering gold acts as a stark contrast against her deep, cool-toned, dark brown skin. A shade so dark most cosmetic companies don’t even have a foundation for her, not that she’d need it.“What are you saying, Canan?” presses Hande, her Japanese-like features filled with interest as she leans forward, resting her elbows on her knees.“I think Müjde’s Devil’s Advocate moment had more weight than she meant it to. What if this person been after Orenda for some time and seized an opportunity?” she queries thoughtfully.“Who the hell would hold a grudge against my sister?” I retort sceptically. “She doesn’t have any enemies. I mean, how can she? The only beings we battle are eyti, and they’re not exactly capable of holding a grudge.”“People don’t get spontaneously abducted. There is always intent, and a
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“How is this fucking possible?!” I exclaim in indignation as I look around at the unique sea of eyes staring back at me, their sympathy and distress distracting from the majesty of their irises.“Ayawamat, no one can blame you for being upset. We would be too if it were one of us missing, but it doesn't change the fact that this constant state of agitation you are living in, isn't doing you any good," chimes Afet sympathetically. "We’re all equally concerned about Orenda’s whereabouts and well-being; most of my sisters wouldn’t be out searching for her right now if we weren’t." The commiseration etched into her Vietnamese-like features is almost completely obscured as the midday sun streams into the rotunda in the centre of the Kartheca’s common room, making every speck of glitter in her skin cast a golden gleam.I stare at Afet in silence, my fingernails digging into my palms as it takes all my willpower not to go off on her. I have enough self-awareness to know that the Delegation h
A Queen Among Tempests A Reason To Beg Pt 3 - Orenda
For the first time in a week, I laugh. I let out a bitter – though still amused – laugh as she speaks about avoiding rejecting my brother. I don’t know where this burst of energy is coming from, but I’m welcoming it gladly.Invidia pushes off the wall, glaring down at me in annoyance, “What the hell is so funny?”I look up at her, a bitter, mocking smile tugging at my lips. “You even thinking you have a say in the rejection of my brother is laughable.”She fists her hands at her sides as they are ignited by glowing indigo energy. “You think I couldn’t reject him if I want to?” she bites back acerbically.My mocking smile only continues to grow, and I find myself eager to bask in the aftermath of shattering any little fantasies she may have had of being bonded with Ayawamat.“You seem under the very erroneous belief that my brother would ever give you the time of day,” I gladly taunt, leaning back against the stone wall, the uneven edges suddenly feeling unusually soothing as I watch In
A Queen Among Tempests A Reason To Beg Pt 2 - Orenda
I’m pulled from my dark reverie as a groan of pain passes my lips when I feel an ache in my cheeks as my head is yanked downward. I lock with obsidian oculi with a golden core as Invidia’s fingers dig overly aggressively into my cheeks, her face a strange mix of relieved and haunted as she squats before me.“I understand,” she murmurs unusually sympathetically. “I know what rejection can do to people. Despite what she liked to claim, I know my mother’s strength was never the same after she killed her animai. She killed the man she was bonded to without thinking once about the ramifications. She was so fucking cocky,” she scoffs in irritation, “And so obsessed with her plans for power and domination that she actually believed she was above the consequences that come with rejecting the magic of a God,” she shakes her head in ridicule. “But you see, I’ve learned so much from every mistake she ever made. I won’t let anything derail my objectives, which is why I had to make slight amendmen
