I'm sinking into the deep end, I'm in over my head.I can't catch my breath-------------------------------------------BLAIR "You're Athena" she breathed and I nodded slowly, trying to understand how she knew who I was. "This is Altan's home, right?" she asked and I frowned."Who are you?" I asked and she took a deep breath. "My name is Melissa and I know where you can find the Crescent sword""What? How do you-"She cut me off. "You should at least let me in. Where's Altan? I have to warn him" she said, already pushing past me. "Woah, woah, woah. Hold your horses" I said, grabbing her hand to stop her. "Who the hell are you?" I asked and she let out an exasperated sigh."I told you, my name is Melissa and I know where-""Cut the crap. It's all bullshit. Who are you? How do you know Altan or me? What do you really want?" She frowned. "I know this is a lot to take in. But, you have to please let me in. I don't have much time. He's holding back as much as he can, but he can'
BLAIR "Hey" I said, beaming at him. He blinked, a blank look in his eyes. My smile faltered as he pulled away from me, not taking his eyes off me. "Are you okay?" I asked when he continued to stare at me for a while. After a few seconds, he finally spoke. "Who are you?"My eyes went wide as I struggled to process what Mikael had just said. I didn't want to believe that he'd suddenly suffered amnesia. I didn't want it to be true. So, I let out a nervous chuckle, tucking a lock of hair behind my ear. "That's not a nice way to start the day, Kael. Now's really not the time to crack jokes like that" I said and he frowned. "How do you know me? Who am I to you? Do I look like I'm joking?" He demanded and I let out a strangled gasp. "You really don't... remember me?" I asked and his frown deepened. "What's the last thing you remember, Kael?" I asked and he blinked. "I remember firing my secretary at the office" he said and my heart sank. "My name is Blair Kennedy. I'm your new sec
MIKAEL "Are you alright? You look so upset" Blair said from her position by the entrance of my room. I stared out the window, trying to distract myself from the feeling bubbling up inside of me. I was so pissed at Hera. Blair and I had always been like puppets on her string and she would continue to mess with us over and over again, just because she found it fun to watch. I was sick and tired of it all. So, I promised myself that this time, I would make sure Hera is put in her place. She has toyed with us for far too long. Knowing that she'd messed with my memories made me even more pissed. She'd toyed with my emotions, she'd toyed with my mental health, she'd toyed with my body. But, she'd never made me forget it all just like she did, yesterday. I was relieved that Blair had managed to snap me out of it. Now, the rage won't leave me. I needed to get my hands on Hera even if I died trying. I remember seeing the tears on Blair's face once I'd gained my memories back. The pa
BLAIR Several Centuries Ago I walked into Altan's home, feeling heartbroken. There was a raw pain that just wouldn't go away. I'd thought that I'd finally found a solution. But, once again, I'd failed. I opened the door to Altan's room. He was lying on the floor, curled up in a fetal position and beside him was the vivid stains of blood. I quickly rushed to his side and knelt beside him. "Liam?" I whispered, patting his pale face. He cracked his eyes open, revealing how bloodshot his eyes were. "Elsa... you're back" he croaked and I nodded, tears filling my eyes. "I'm sorry for the mess I made. I couldn't stop it...it hurt too much" he rasped, his facial features pained. "I know. Please, don't apologise" I said with a shaky voice as I helped him sit up. He leaned on me, resting his head against my chest. Then, he closed his eyes. "The pain has been unbearable, Elsa. My time is running out, I can feel it" he wheezed and I let out a sob."Please..." I cried. He groan
BLAIR The sound of a little girl's cries awakened me from my slumber. I sat up in bed, careful not to awaken Mikael who was lying right beside me with his arm around my waist. I gently moved his arm away from me and covered him with the blanket. Then, I slipped on my house slippers and robe. The little girl crying outside, sounded like she was in a lot of pain and it made me both worried and curious. When I finally opened the door and stepped into the front porch, I was surprised to see the little girl sitting on the floor. She was dressed in a denim jumpsuit and a checkered white and red shirt. Her blond hair was tied up in messy pigtails. She was also barefooted. She looked up at me when she noticed my presence. Her eyes were bloodshot and filled with tears, her lips were trembling as she cried. I noticed the cuts on her face, neck and arms. They looked quite painful. Several thoughts crossed my mind.Had she run away from home? Was she lost? I didn't have the answer
MIKAEL "What I'm about to say, might sound both ridiculous and far-fetched. But, you have to listen to me" I began.Lorenzo frowned, folding his arms across his chest. He leaned against the wall of Blair's kitchen, watching me as I poured myself a glass of water."Spit it out, then" he said, not taking his eyes off me."There's something strange going on between your energies" I said to Lorenzo and emptied the glass of water. "Something strange like what?" Lorenzo asked, his brows creased."Your energy feeds off Aria's energy whenever you two are in close proximity" I responded with a sigh."That's why she passed out?" He asked, his eyes widening."I'm afraid so" I rasped."You're lying" he hissed. "Not when it comes to something as sensitive as this. Your powers didn't work on her because your energy was draining hers. That's why I asked you to step away from her" I explained. "No..." Lorenzo breathed, realization finally settling in."But, why..." He sounded so pained, I fe
MIKAEL "Kael?!" I winced at the sound of Lorenzo's voice. I contemplated telling him that I was in the bathroom. But, I was puking my guts out and had been doing so for the past one hour. It was embarrassing. I was in pain and I was also very weak. I stiffened when I heard the knock on the door of my bedroom. "Kael?! Are you in there? I'm coming in" Enzo said. I heard the door creak open, so I parted my lips to say something. A wave of nausea rolled through me and I heaved, white hot pain shooting through my skull. "Have you been in there all along?" Enzo said. He was standing just in front of the door of the bathroom. When I could catch my breath again, I rested my head on the wall and closed my eyes. "I need to talk to you," Enzo said and I grimaced. "Now's not the time for that," I croaked. "Fuck this, I'm coming in." "Don't you dare," I croaked, my voice sounding rather weak and shaky. I hated it. "Too late."Enzo walked in, his gaze softening when he finally saw m
LORENZO Aria stared at me with wide eyes, an expression of surprise on her face. She'd clearly not expected to see me standing in front of her door. "Enzo?" She breathed, her gaze unwavering. "Hey" I rasped. "How are you here right now? I thought you didn't want to be anywhere close to me because you wanted to keep me safe" she said."I also said I was going to find a way" I replied.Her eyes widened slightly."Come on in. You look like you have something serious to say to me" she said to me. We both walked into the sitting room and she sat down beside me. I stared at her, appreciating her beauty. "Why are you staring at me like that?" She asked, a smile curving her lips. "You're beautiful" I replied and she grinned."Thanks"I reached out and held her hand. Her smile widened and I grinned."Don't worry, I've fixed it. I'm not draining you" I told her. She parted her lips to say something, probably ask me what I'd done to fix it. "I'm guessing you don't want me to ask you what y