Maliyah
“We don’t have much time Maliyah, time differs here than the real world, but Ryuu gave me this opportunity to say goodbye to you.”
“Goodbye? I am right here with you. We both died. Didn’t we?”
I watch her shake her head at me as tears fall from her cheeks.
“Malayah?”
“I’m so sorry Maliyah. I chose my path and this was the result. I have accepted that. There was no saving me, but Ryuu said I could save someone else. I chose you. I couldn’t let you die for my mistake, my choices.”
“But I am here now. I can stay. I promised to not abandon you, I can’t turn back on that promise now.”
“Make me a new promise. Live. Be happy, find love, have children. Live for both of us.”
I pull her into a hug as tears fall, staining my cheeks. My heart feels like it’s been ripped from my chest at the thought of having to leave my siste
MaliyahIt’s dark as far as my eyes can see. There is nothing here. I thought we would wake up as soon as we left Malayah and now I want nothing more than to go back to her.“Terra?”“I don’t know Maliyah. I am just as confused as you are. I thought we would wake up.”“Look there is a light. Should we follow it?”“We’ve got no where else to,” says Terra.We slowly walk towards the light. As we let it swallow us whole we find ourselves at the high school. There are kids everywhere running around and goofing off. Some are grabbing books for their next class while others are making out with their boyfriends.“Terra? Is this another vision? I definitely don’t feel like we are awake.”“I believe it is Maliyah.”“Is that us?”It obviously is me, but older. My hair i
MaliyahWell so much for wishes coming true. This can’t be happening. I find myself again at the high school. Same kids are running around and goofing off. Same students are grabbing books and same students are making out. I really don’t want to have to watch this over and over again. It would be like in my own personal hell.I see myself again, where the same outfit, I have my hair in a braid and my make up is perfect. Those same boys are messing around and throwing food. A force field goes up like last time but I notice it’s not me doing it.“Get lost.”I smile as I see Aspen walking towards me and pulls me into an embrace. He snakes his hand into my hair before kissing me. It’s not a short kiss either, it’s passionate and hot. I wish I could describe it better, but I’ve never been kissed. I have no idea what that would feel like.
Aspen“Who is here,” asks Davina.“Alastor.”Davina has such worry in her eyes. He has sent his little minions over several times but has never came himself. Something feels wrong about this situation.“Mother already has the children locked down with Daniela. Katerina and Kale are outside with the warriors. Gabriel and Dimitri are putting up a protection shield as we speak.”“Mark time to let the Lycan’s out,” says Derek.“Go Derek, I’ll be fine.”“I’ll stay with them Derek.”We nod at each other as he leaves. I can tell Davina is worried that she is in no condition to fight, leaving her sister to fight their brother alone. I find this attack odd. It’s just him. No rogues, no witches, just him.“What is on your mind,” asks Davina through a contraction pain.I
AspenThe minute I dive into Maliyah’s mind I am surrounded by darkness. Normally I have entered a memory but not this time. I can feel she is close I just don’t know exactly where. I close my eyes and let my sense take over, trying to feel her presence. I hear her let out a cry and start running in what I am sure is her direction. I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to see her as she comes into view.“Maliyah!”As I get closer I see her dragon, Terra, is in chains and she is struggling to break free. There are two warlocks fighting against Maliyah and she is holding her own well. I push myself harder and tackle a warlock, immediately snapping his neck. His body disappears, leaving only one left.I turn with my bow in hand, pointing at the other warlock, to find the other warlock has Maliyah in his grasp. He has an arm around her neck and is preparing a spell with his o
Davina“Damn it Maliyah! Open your eyes,” yells Aspen as he starts to perform CPR on my daughter.“Luna!?”I am in shock. I am struggling to focus on my labor as I am too worried about Maliyah. She can’t die, not after holding on for so long.“Luna! You need to push now!”“Come on love push. I’m right here.”I finally snap out of it and begin pushing as instructed. My world is crumbling right before my eyes. I can’t lose one child as I give birth to another. He can’t take them both from me. Derek is pouting nonsense next to me as I lock my gaze on Maliyah.“Damn it Maliyah, don’t you dare quit on me now,” growls out Aspen.“Push Luna!”I have to snap my focus away from Maliyah to push my son out. My heart is racing and I&rsq
MaliyahIt’s been about three days since I woke up. Dr. Ase insists I still rest and use a wheelchair for the time being. I’ve been doing physical therapy but it’s mostly just stretches and mild strength training. Dr. Ase says I am not strong enough to walk yet which I think is a load of crap but I promised Aspen to listen to the doctor.Everyone has been tip toeing around me, especially after I snapped saying I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday. I just didn’t feel like it. I also don’t get straight answers to my questions and I still have yet to see uncle Owen. I really need to speak with him. I feel like there was something important I needed to tell dad about auntie Keila but I’m drawing a blank.“Penny for your thoughts?”I look up to find Aspen. He helps me out of the chair and places me in the grass. He knows I prefer to feel the earth under me
DavinaI thought we were done with betrayals. I thought the remaining pack members were loyal. If elder Franklin could fool Aspen who is to stay there aren’t more like him? I know I am starting to get paranoid but I feel like I can’t trust anyone.“Calm down Davina. Just because we have another traitor doesn’t mean everyone is,” says Derek.“I can’t help but worry Derek. Your sister got killed, who is next?”“I know you are worried love. The twins and Aiden will have guards with them at all times, Maliyah too. If Aspen isn’t with her a warrior will be.”Derek and I arrive in front of the cells. I can feel his body tremble with anger. We thought it was his uncle or my brother’s fault for Keila’s death but it was someone much closer to home. Someone we trusted. Derek opens the doors and we can hear yelling.“You
Maliyah After the execution I asked Aspen to take me to visit Malayah’s graves. I’ll want to stop my aunt Keila’s and uncle Owen’s as well but I need to see Malayah first. I am upset that I didn’t get to attend her funeral but I understand at the same time. They couldn’t just leave her like that. When we arrive in front of her grave, I set down her favorite flowers, pink dahlia’s. I can see dad planted dahlia’s near her grave. Aspen sets me down in the grass and takes a seat with me. A few more memories have resurfaced recently and I have been waiting to get Aspen alone. I am not sure I want to talk to my parents about this yet. “You’ve had that look all day Maliyah. What is it?” I quickly avoid Aspen’s gaze. I am not sure I want to talk about this to him as well. “Maybe he can help,” says Terra, encouraging me. “I….I know what Cedar saw Aspen.” “Oh.” “The things is though, I saw something else in my future from what Cedar saw. I don’t know what that means but that means ther