" What did you say?" I broke the hug and looked at her in shock.
" It's true. I hate them but I did nothing to them till now. But both of them killed me, took my watch and crystal. That's the last thing I saw before I died I guess." I should have suspected Cassie and Bianca. I know about Cassie. But Bianca, Jacen's ex-girlfriend is the same as Cassie. She already tried to kill me in the maze and now she did kill my friend. What's wrong with that Pshyco?
" How am I alive now?" Leona asked no one in particular. Everyone ignored her question cause all are distracted by one thought. Cassie and Bianca.
" I never know Bianca can do something awful like this. She's totally changed." Jacen said running a hand in his hair.
" Iam back. Leona will be transferred in a week." Kassidy came inside without knocking the door.
" What?" she yelled again standing close to me.
" No, I mean this is not the right time. We can talk about this later, Leona," Kassidy
" Iam not angry anymore, Noah. I can forgive anyone but Cassie. You know that,"" I know that," Noah finally laughed a little." Okay, we can be friends," I said hoping to end this topic." No, I can't," he said unexpectedly." What?"" I mean I don't like to be friend-zoned,"" Then who are you to be?" I folded my arms against my chest." Iam...Iam a boy who desperately loves this girl but got..." I interrupted him before he finished whatever he's saying." Noah you are cute, handsome. Every girl wants to be your girlfriend. For example, take Cassie. That stupid princess hates everyone but she's so nice to you. You are such a good and likable guy,"" Whoa, whoa. Talk about anyone but not Cassie. I don't like her at all,"" Then we can drop this topic," I walked to open the door but Noah stopped me again. What he's gonna tell now?" Before you go, give me a hug,"" Why?" I raised my eyebr
" You are going to help me? I can't ask the students to steal something from someone. How can I do that?" Victoria raised her voice." I know but I want to help you. You are helping me and all I can do is return the favor. I know Iam just a girl who is studying here who shouldn't interfere in your issues. But I really feel sorry for your loss and I wish you could try to find the reason without giving up. I think it's worth it," I said and looked at her expressionless face. I can't guess what she's thinking about me or my suggestions." No one ever said like this. It may be worth to know it. I deserve to know the reason," she lost in her thoughts thinking about it. I guess she considered my suggestions." Just give one more chance. I will help you. Don't see me as a student only for this time. Think of me as returning a favor. I promise I won't get in any problem." I firmly said and I will show her Iam trustworthy. If some instinct tells me to do something, I sho
" No, I won't believe it. Why would someone erase my memories," I refused to accept it but Kassidy didn't utter a single word. Is everything a lie? How can my life be a lie?" That's the truth. Whether you trust it or not." Kassidy told without any sympathy in her face for me." So what're these pictures mean? This is Sydney's parents right?" Victoria asked showing my so-called parents picture." No, they are not. I can only summon those who are real. Iam afraid the person in the picture doesn't even exist," Kassidy looked at it again and shrugged her shoulder.Then how am I ? Where are my real parents? what memories am I missing? All these days am I living in a lie. I never even fully remember my past. It's taken away. Should I trust Kassidy? Who should I trust? I need to see Lydia. She's the one who hides everything from me. What if she did something to my memories? No, she won't do such type of thing. She's my aunt." Sydney, come here," Kassidy
After some minutes I explained what happened in Queen Victoria's room. They all keenly listened till I finished speaking. There's a silence for a minute and Noah spoke." Now what can I do to help the Queen?"" That's...I know it's difficult...but..." I struggled to tell him. I know everyone hates Cassie. But my plan involves Cassie." Say it, baby. If Noah is the only one who could help then go on," Jacen encouraged me to talk." The class is going to start in an hour. I want you to get closer to Cassie and do something which will make her allow you inside her room. Dorothy and Cassie's room are near. If you can do this, we will take care of the rest of the things," Noah hesitated for a moment. He opened his mouth and closed it. He wants to help me but being close with Cassie is an unlikable job." I will do it. All I need is to take me to her room, right?"" Yes, please. Tell her you to want to study with her. She will surely accept
" You aren't serious. Are you?" Queen Victoria asked unbelievably. Her eyes traveled over the key Iam holding in my hands and now she knows Iam serious." Let's get this over and If you don't want me to see it. Iam fine with that," I said handing over the key." Absolutely not. I don't know how you did it without any problem but you did it and Iam not leaving you here," She told and we walked out of the room casually. I have no idea where she is taking me. All Iam doing is following her. We stopped in front of a brown rusted room. There's no one around us. The darkness surrounded us when she opened the door." Follow me," Victoria ordered after turning on the lights and closing the door. The room is equal to the size of two halls. But the Queen easily lead me to the right place and used the key to take an old book with dust on it." This is Dorothy's Diary. I don't think we can see her memory. It's not safe to stay here longer than half-an-hour," Victoria
Queen Victoria fell on her knees when she finished reading it. It broke my heart too. How could Dorothy be cruel to her sister and kill her Daughter Sapphire? I should have not helped the Queen. Now no one could bring back her daughter and Nothings gonna change. It happened. Sapphire's dead. Killed by Victoria's sister." I will never forgive her. I will kill her," Victoria muttered under her breath. I never have seen her angry. Her anger is very reasonable. How can a mother bear this? This a great loss. A betrayal. It's like stabbing behind her back. Victoria loved her sister even though she didn't return the love. This is what the Queen got back. Death of her own daughter by the hands of her sister.I didn't realize Iam crying. Iam crying for her loss. I don't know what to say." Iam sorry," that's what I said silently. The Queen didn't reply to anything. She got up furiously. I can see her anger and hurt look in her eyes. She tried to control her tears. A sig
" What are you doing here, aunt?" I murmured in shock. Some part of me is happy to see my aunt after three months. But what is she going to confess? Is it about my parents? But this is not the right time. There's another problem going on. Did Kassidy call her without telling me? I have many questions in my mind which will even stop my brain functioning if Lydia didn't answer me." Iam here because you broke my rules. I didn't give permission to leave Nina's house. Why did you do that? I should have not trusted Nina or you, Sydney," Lydia said with disappointment. But Jacen told me that he got permission from my aunt. Is it all a lie? Why would he do that?I looked back at him who gave a blank expression and muttered ' Iam sorry' simply. What does he mean by a simple ' Sorry'? I don't understand anything." But...aunt I thought you..." I trailed off searching for words." Iam not angry, Sydney. You should be angry with me. Iam the reason for all our
" Sapphire, I never thought you are alive. You may not live your life the way you wanted. But hereafter, I will do anything to protect you," Victoria walked towards me and hugged me with tears in her eyes. I finally realized Iam at the home. All these three months I have been in this place where I meant to be. This Academy is my home. This is where I have lived for six years in my childhood. Now all my memories are back. Iam remembering everything that happened when Iam here." Mom," I said that word for the first time. All I thought was she is Queen Victoria but she is my mom. The truth was hidden. A lie was inserted in my mind. If I remembered the past, then if it wasn't for Jacen, I would have been in my house for my whole life. At one point, he's my savior." Sapphire? Do you remember me? I never know it was you. I didn't even talk with you when you came here," Peter approached us controlling his tears. He didn't cry but I can see the emotions in his eyes."
Sydney's POV:We all are speechless. My mom and dad don't know about anything that happened in hell. They are looking at me for answers. I'm looking at Jacen. How am I going to answer them in front of Cassie? Dorothy's dead. Those demon girls killed her. It's not their fault. They helped us. Dorothy tried to kill us all. She had the wrong motive. We don't." I killed her." Jade boldly told like she did a great job." What? why did you do that? Why...you murderers..." she sobbed and fell down on her knees. Jade should have not spoken harshly to her. No matter how much I hate her. I know her pain. I had the pain of losing my parents. Atleast I got them back but she won't." What happened in hell, Sydney? How did you get out? I don't understand anything. Who're that two girls? Why did they kill Dorothy? You need to explain a lot." my mom filled me with many questions. It all needs to be answered." I will fill you with everything, mom. We
Sydney's POV:Two days later:Time has gone way too fast. Everything's back to normal. Jacen died and I brought him back. But that guilt of watching him die is still killing me. It won't fade away in a day. It may take a longer time to heal. But what matters the most is everyone I loved is safe and sound. I also brought Lydia and Mason back. Things that seem too impossible happened in a way I never expected it to happen. I only thought of one thing. If I win, Lilith needs to bring back the life of Lydia and Mason and get us back to Slateville. But I was the one who did it all. Somehow, that demon helped me to get all of this. If she didn't take all the powers from Lilith, I wouldn't have got the powers to bring their lives back. Now it happened. We are back in the greatest witch house. Jacen told that's where they found the portal to hell. But I heard one bad news, that so-called greatest witch died after a few days. Nina told us. She should rest in peace. She li
Jacen's POV:" Get your hands off my neck, idiot. I can kill you in a flash of seconds. Back off now," Sydney warned me. I stepped back, by keeping all the anger inside me. We are so close to escaping from hell. But what's the use in running away without Sydney. That's not going to happen even in the parallel universe." So, you are not going to give her body back," I muttered." Nope. Never." she smiled at me." Then this will have to do to get Sydney back," I murmured and picked up the stake. We killed Dorothy and Pamela. They don't get a chance to kill us with this stake. Maybe I could kill myself. I know I sound crazy. But watch me." What are you doing, bro? Put the stake down." Noah ordered me. I can see the fear in his face. Right now, he would have known that I'm going to go something which harms my life.I turned back to face Sydney. To face that demon who's staying in my girlfriend's body. " I know you can hear me, baby. I know you
Jacen's POV:" I will not surrender no matter what. Do whatever you can. I'm not giving up, Succubi," Lilith boldly told. But she doesn't use the name Sydney. It's clearly not my Sydney." If that's your decision, then I can gladly proceed to the further process," Sydney said, lifting her hands. This time I didn't saw the blue flame. Instead, her palms observed all the power from Lilith. the flame slowly and steadily travelled from Lilith to Sydney. Sydney doesn't have any powers to observe other powers." What the hell is happening? What is she doing? Answer me," I shouted at Lydia. She must have to know the answer." I don't know. I never saw something like this in my whole life. Sydney's born in a royal family. But I don't think she knows to steal someone's power. Whoever's controlling her must be stronger and must have lived for many centuries. We did a big mistake by finding a way to open this door. Now, I don't even have my powers
Sydney's POV:I spotted a single hammer on the left side. I lifted it and looked at the mirror." I think we should not break it. That will release all the souls in this room. Do you think this is a good idea?" Grandpa asked her." This is the only thing we can do. Do you have any better idea?" Grandma asked him. I stood with the hammer, letting them decide something. Suddenly, some unknown voice ringed in my ears." This is a good idea. Do it. I will have my revenge on Lilith. I can't wait for it to happen. I will make sure she will end up dead."" Who's that?" I asked approached a mirror next to the mirror where my grandparents are standing." She's Succubi. This is what I'm talking about. Releasing a soul like hers will bring a problem to Sydney. We can't let someone harm our granddaughter." Grandpa told sternly. She looked dangerous, evil and hot just like Lilith. I have zero per cent of trust in her." So, what are we
Sydney's POV:I don't want to die. Lilith is desperate to kill me. But now I know why she's hesitating to do that. Whatever Jacen heard in that guest room is right. She's not going to kill me until I accept to give all my powers to her which Iam going to do that. I can rather die. I couldn't hide forever. I can't able to fight her. It's been an hour. She's strong as she looks at the beginning of the fight. Iam looking so tired, powerless, hopeless and helpless. I can't spot any of my friends. I can't even imagine them being dead. No. They won't. They can't die. If they aren't dead why can't spot them anywhere? Why didn't they came to find me? What if something wrong happened? Right now, Iam halfway to the hall of mirrors. Can I reach it in time?" Stop running, darling. You have two choices. Come and give me your powers instead of hiding. Or run as much as you can until I find you. My first option will be easier for you. You won't feel the pain while Iam killing you. D
Jacen's POV:" How dare you...Pheobe doesn't need to get burnt like that. You are a heartless bitch," Sydney shouted from the top of my throat. I can still hear Phoebe's scream and Mason's cry. It's cruel. I can't control Mason or assure him in this state. He's on the floor crying so hard for losing his sister." This is going to be your situation and everyone's situation," Lilith told Sydney and snapped her hands as the guards and skull men's marched after us." This isn't good. Sydney can't manage Lilith on her own. I need to help her." I panicked and stepped forward instead of running away from the guards." No, this is not the right time. If we mingle in the fight, it will destroy our whole plan. Let Sydney find the hall of mirrors. We need to run." Noah wisely advised. We all ready to run but Mason was desperate. He's not willing to run. We can't let him stay and run." Mason, get up. We can deal with the issue later." I urged him.
" She's such a stupid witch. She's trying to raise her voice against us even after I killed her. What a stupid persons?" I talked with Dorothy while walking on our way back to the guest room. Dorothy stopped from hurting Lydia as I already hit her to the unconscious stage. I did the best to protect us." Yeah. Leave it. What were we talking before hearing that scream?" Dorothy asked to my astonishment. She still remembers that. That's good. I got one thing to tell Dorothy in my mind voice ' You are the real stupid who can't identify the person you are talking with. You can only identify it if you really know them and care for them. Dorothy never cared for anyone than Cassie. That's the bitter truth." You said that the hall of mirrors is on the ground floor. But you didn't say what spell you used? I must have known the spell. Iam a great witch too." I said proudly about myself." It's Anoíxte ti mystikí pórta. You know that right?" she quest
Jacen's POV:" Pamela's unconscious. I hope Sydney finishes her job as soon as she can." I muttered to myself. My brother and Amelia are taking care of Mason and Pheobe while Kassidy, Lydia, Jade and I are watching Pamela. I'm worried about my girlfriend. I don't know how she's managing her time with Dorothy. What if that cunning bitch found out that it's not Pamela but Sydney? The worst-case scenario." Oh, god! She's waking up." Kassidy frowned." We can manage her. She's tied-up. She can't escape no matter how much she tries." I assured her." Don't forget that Iam here. I can beat and knock her out again."" I already told you not to do that, Jade. That's my girlfriend's body. I don't want you to harm her body." I scowled." Whatever. Don't ask me if she makes a problem again. My job is done here. I will meet you all tomorrow. Don't forget the deal or you can't deal with the consequences. You know what I mean," Jade warned me and slammed