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Augustus’ P.O.V.I’ve had Nova on my mind all night, wondering if she was lying with Manny right now. I’m not going to lie, I’m extremely jealous, but I have no right to be. Manny is definitely her mate, and we aren’t even sure if I am or not. Of course she is going to be with him. ‘Are we going to burn away the jealousy or not?’ Bane asked, seeming almost annoyed. ‘Yeah, that’s probably for the best.’ Dad did the same when mom found out Topher was her other intertwined. It will make things easier on all of us if I’m not some possessive, jealous asshole. ‘Brace yourself,’ he warned me. The burning that radiated in my chest was indescribable. I had never been burnt before having always had control of fire. This was excruciating, like molten lava had been poured inside my body and was coating my orangs and pumping through my blood. I bit down on my pillow hard, trying not to let out the scream that was building in me. After a minute of the torture, the burning began to dissapte, al
Zerena’s P.O.V. “Ready?” I asked Tally, seeing her almost skip with joy as we walked towards the large mansion. “So ready!” She smiled that playful smile of hers, showing her inner crazy already. “Go be yourself, Tilly Tally.” “Oh, don’t worry I will be,” she sang as she skipped ahead of us towards the front door. I was surprised that Percy told me to bring Auggie. I am not sure why I need him for this mission, it seems pretty dry cut, knowing our luck though, something is bound to go to hell. Fucking, Percy, dying early and leaving me without him. I can’t lose my Ares. I refuse to lose anyone ever again, not until they are old and gray. The way Alester messed with our genes so much he has me not aging anymore. I seem to be stuck looking like my 28 year old self even though I’m almost 40 now. I am not alone as Tally, Emerson, and Kellan all seem to have stopped aging as well. I held Auggie back with me, staying in the shadows. His eyes were scanning the place all around, l
Andy's P.O.V. It's happening! I was greeted by the most spectacular sight this morning when I checked on the sun snake. The black marble was shining up at me beside the snake. I was quick to grab it and run screaming towards Ares. "It's happening!" I yelled as I ran with the marble held over my head towards the Watts siblings outside the shadow building.All three of them turned to face me like I was insane. Well, all of them but my Ares, who smiled widely at me like I was the sun itself. I was out of breath as I finally reached them. "It's done!" I smiled at them all holding the black marble out on the palm of my hand. Ares seemed ready to cry as his eyes pinked and shimmered. Auggie smiled along with Jesse, looking at Ares relieved. Ares grabbed the ball out of my hand like it was the most precious thing in the world. He squeezed the marble, breaking it in his palm. Black liquid leaked back out and with the help of Augie's shadow they fused Horatio back with Ares. The way Ares s
Ares’ P.O.V. Andy and I have spent all of October and most of November practicing and training. The curse is more potent than it has been before, but I am able to direct the worst of it outside of me, and onto inanimate objects. I caused a tree to just burst into flames, a patch on the ground to turn into a sinkhole. Then there was the time I made a whiteboard melt off the wall. It was all random, and strange as hell, but it was my festering bad luck. I will use this against her, and see how she likes what she’s done to me. Nova’s birthday came and passed with a small celebration of us all. She and Auggie started dating, but they haven’t slept with one another yet. They are taking things slow, despite her and Manny’s ever growing romance. The two of them have become the talk of the sirens. It seems Manny and Ember are the power couple of the sirens and sea witches. A lot of people have tried to join their coven, but Manny has turned every last one of them away. He told me it is beca
Jesse’s P.O.V.Today is Liam’s birthday, and I swear my heart is about to explode and my stomach is about to eat itself whole. I am unbelievably nervous and scared right now. I have yet to see him, as his dad called him home, to see if his mate was amongst the pack. I am beyond frightened that he will come back with a girl around his arms. I am scared that he will tell me that we have to stop our relationship because I am not his mate after all. “Come to my room, Jess. I am back now.” I got his shadow message, immediately jumping out of my bed and traveling to his dorm. My heart was thundering against my chest, like I had just run a marathon. I looked into his eyes, trying to figure out what he was about to say. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes for a moment. I clenched my fists, just waiting for the rejection.“Mine,” I heard King through Liam. My breathing became erratic as I heard the word I desperately hoped to hear. I am his.“I told you that you were my mate, Jess. You’
Nova's P.O.V. Today's the day. I've decided that Augustus has waited long enough for me. He's been patient and kind. He hasn't been jealous of Manny or even been mean to him. I've noticed the change in him, the maturity that seemed to finally reach him. He's grown and mended so much this semester. There's no denying that the current August Barlowe is not the same one that unknowingly hurt me earlier in the year. I had an extra pep in my step as I made my way to his dorm. I couldn't help the smile that kept creeping onto my face. He didn't know I was coming, didn't know I was ready. I wanted to surprise him, to give him this special moment. Today we'll see if I'm right about him being my destined one or not. I sported a wide smile as I stretched my arm out to knock on his door. "Faster! Fuck me like you mean it." My heart stopped and my feet planted firmly in the ground. I send unable to move as my heightened hearing continued to listen to the nightmare that played behind this d
Augustus' P.O.V.Cassie had come for me, when I wasn't expecting it, with a vengeance. She was pissed the fuck off when I used that sun essence potion the second time she fed on me. She sucked on my neck till I was woozy, and then she whispered some foreign language in my ear, and the next thing I knew we were fucking like rabbits. I can't remember much of it at all. It was like I was trapped in some spell, and my only focus was her. Only it wasn't her, it was Nova, or at least I thought it was Nova, until the real Nova showed up and yelled at me. That's when whatever spell Cassie had me under seemed to break. I hurt Nova so much. I wanted to kill that vampire bitch. I couldn't believe she did that shit to me. She's petty beyond belief. She's vicious and cruel and a goddamn pesky mosquito that I just want to squish with my hands. Nova hasn't spoken to me all week. She's avoided me at every turn, and any time I do see her, she pretends I don't exist. She hasn't even spared me a glance
Ares' P.O.V. I told him not to go after Cassie just yet. Did he listen? No. Does he ever? Not really. I got the vision part way through training, making me stop to go save him. I know this isn't going to end too well, but here we are. More like here I am standing in Cassie's room now, watching Auggie about to touch her naked form. I wrapped a shadow around his wrist, pulling him back before he could. She seemed to notice me at that same instance, turning to me with a hiss. I took a step to the left as she raced towards me. I continued to avoid her charges until she finally stopped and glared at me. "You're so infuriating," she snapped. "You're so delusional," I retorted. I know that we aren’t the only ones here. Cal was knelt on the bed fully naked as well. He glared at me, as I knew he would. This is why I told Auggie not to come yet. Now I'll be forced to fight them both alone, while he works off the effects of Cassie's glamor. "Knowing my worth does not make me delusional
Andy's P.O.V.5 months have passed now and Elara has grown right before our eyes at a very rapid rate. She now looks to be 4 rather than just 5 months. We knew it would happen from Percy's warning, but it was still alarming to see. She was breathtakingly beautiful, with her still white hair that curled softly around her. She had her mother's eyes which at first were hard to look into without remembering her. Now, all I see when I look at them is Elara. That same bright-moon silver dawned her eyes shimmering against her pale skin. Her rosy lips and crimson stained cheeks contrasted well with her all white appearance. "Mommy, I'm bored," she complained, coming to take a seat on my lap. "I know sweetheart, but I have to finish tending to these plants for my final, and daddy's in class right now, taking one of his finals. Would you like to help me? I can show you how to grow a plant with magic," I offered her with a smile. "Okay, Mommy!" She jumped excitedly, looking all kinds of ador
Ares’ P.O.V.Elara stirred in my arms as she situated herself. My heart felt full with her in my arms. In a matter of seconds this child had me wrapped around her finger. She is my world, my heart, my everything. She and Andy take priority over everything in my life. I would kill for them. I would die for them. Seeing dad was an unexpected gift that both helped and eased my worries. I guess now it's time to tell mom and my other dad's. I don't know how they'll take it. Mom lost it when she found out what happened to me. I am worried how she'll react to Elara. I better do it now while I have the gale to do it. "I'm going to mom's, come with me?" I turned, asking them all. "You sure?" Auggie stepped forward, seeming concerned. "It's now or never. Besides, the longer I wait the more hurt she'll be." I looked into the future, seeing mom outside training. If I wait too long she'll be hurt that I didn't tell her. "Okay, then. Let's go." Jesse nodded. "This will probably be better if it
Percy’s P.O.V. My dear son, I am so sorry this has happened to you. You finally lifted the curse I could not, yet here you stood with a baby in your arms. Much too young to raise a child, yet alone one with such great responsibility. They granted me one more visit, and I saved it for this day in case this future came to pass. I had hoped not, but he chose correctly, and I couldn’t be more proud. He didn’t think selfishly. He let his child be born, even though it was one he did not consent to. I made Ares much in the same way that he conceived his daughter. I can’t exactly say anything about that. None of it was the baby’s fault, anyway. I watched Ares as he looked on to that child, like she was his everything. It was a sad sight to see, knowing that his future would be just as hard as his past, if not more difficult, despite the curse being lifted. I couldn’t help the sadness that filled my heart. This was not the future I wanted for him, it was not the one I hoped for. I know he wi
Augustus' P.O.V. Ares traveled us all back to the center of the maze, where just an hour before we had been having fun. That was the longest and most intense hour of my life. I'm not sure what happened those last few minutes of the battle. When things got dark we leaned into each other, and it unlocked something inside of Ares that we were all able to tap into. The feeling still lingered inside me, strengthening me with power and light. I scanned the area for Nova, but couldn't see her anywhere. She must have sensed me as a water portal opened before us, and Nova jumped out with Manny close behind. "I'm sorry I couldn't teleport you all out. I was only able to get Nova because we're mated. The dark forest hates relinquishing its prey," Manny explained with a guilty expression. "Thank you for rescuing her," I said, staring at Nova like she was my salvation. She's the only reason I live and breathe. She ran towards me, wrapping her arms around my neck. She sobbed into my chest, let
Jesse's P.O.V. With the sword in its hand, the demon lunged forward towards Nova. It clawed at her, piercing her skin right over her thigh as she retreated too slowly. The demon tossed the sword, having it land on the ground, looking like an Excalibur sticking out of the earth. It shined mockingly from 20 feet away. It would have done us well if Nova could have had the chance to use it. "Jesse, can you do it?" Liam asked, already knowing that I couldn't, but desperately wanting me to. I shook my head no, hanging it in disappointment for a brief second. "Then know that I love you, forever into all eternity." He shifted into King before me, biting down onto the demon's head, only to be met with a loud yelp of pain. The demon's blood was burning his mouth as if he had taken a bite of hot magma. Liam let go of the demon instantly, using his paws to slash at it instead. He shook his head, trying to shake off the pain from his mouth. The heat from the demon someone felt to increase. I
Nova’s P.O.V. The ghoul lunged, trying to bite a chunk of flesh off. I burned it away before me, turning it into a charred black lump. The smell of charred flesh permeated the air, and I felt my stomach turn in disgust. They already smelled bad, but it seemed burning them only made the stench worse. Auggie clasped my hand tightly as his fire coursed through me and combined with my own. Our fire joined when we became mated. There was no delay, no fight for control. It was natural, like an extension of myself. I blasted the ghouls as they approached, while Auggie tossed them with his shadows. My primary concern was the demon that stood at the edge of the woods. It seemed to watch, waiting for something, but I'm not sure what. I heard the baby cry in the cabin, earning not only the attention of some ghouls, but that of the demon as well. Ares seemed to pale as his eyes flashed and his face contorted with worry. Andy was in danger. I could tell by the change in his demeanor. He told L
Andy's P.O.V. My worst nightmare played before me. Ares had been wrapped in dark smoke and pulled away from us before my eyes. I tried to reach for him, but found myself grabbing air. He was gone. I spun around seeing the same horrified expression on everyone's face. "We have to go!" I snapped everyone out of their shock. "I can travel us there now. I've been practicing with Umbra and we can use the darkness better," Jesse said, answering the question of how we would get there without anyone having to ask. "Then let's go," Auggie said, looking the most determined I had ever seen him. I felt the beast inside me stir as anger coursed through me. She could be hurting him this very instant. I need to save the love of my life before she does irreversible damage. I felt the familiar cold of shadow traveling wrap itself around me as the settings set around us. Jesse had managed to pull us through Ares' shadow door. There was no stumbling or searching through the woods for him this time.
Ares' P.O.V. Andy's idea for her Christmas pity party was brilliant. I could feel the atmosphere changing around us, allowing for some laughter and joy to enter each of us. I know everyone is nervous and worried for me a lot. Hell, I'm scared, but with Andy by my side and Dad's words of encouragement, I think I can do this. I guess we'll see when she calls on me. I wonder though, when she calls me, will she call only me? Last time it was an accident that everyone came with me. I doubt she'd call them again, since they ruined her plans for me. I could see it in her eyes that night. She wasn't done with me. If she would have had her way, she would have raped me all night. She was determined to have a child, and for some reason she was determined to have that child with me. What if when she calls me again, she tries the same thing? The thought made my blood run cold and my body shiver. Andy noticed as she leaned in beside me, providing me with warmth only he touch brings me. She chas
Augustus’ P.O.V. Christmas was approaching us sooner than we would have liked. Instead of enjoying the holiday season we had all been on pins and needles, just waiting for the day we would face that crazy dark witch again. Ares trains every day with Andy by his side. Nova and I have been focusing on our fire training to use during battle, while she and Manny have been training on her control over her sea witch magic. We don’t want her to be overtaken again. She had delved into the darkness the week she had turned away from me. It had almost permanently stained her soul, but with the help of Andy they were able to banish that darkness. Ares has been more on edge than usual. I know that he isn’t the only one. Jesse and I have been talking and practicing. We’ve been trying to figure out what Percy meant when he spoke about us holding one another when things get dark. We aren’t the most poetic bunch, so we didn’t come up with much. It didn’t help that Jesse told me about the prophecy sh