Hidden Wings

chapter nine

I blink a few time not sure what had just happened, but I take the tea and sip as they argue.

“I told you she can’t go back.”

“She has school thought.” I hear Isaac grunt to that grandmother snorts,

“She isn’t safe there.”

“You don’t know that.”

“He will find her he’s already there.”

“Who is he? Does he have blue eyes?” That made them stop their bickering long enough to start asking a ton of questions,

“Have you seen him?” I shook my head at Adela who asked,

“Was he at your school?” Isaac asked worried showed in his tone.

“Not in the physical since.” I answer opening my mouth to explain but Adela asks,

“Did he speak to you?”

“Yes, and no I have been having nightmares for almost a year and since I meet Ashton it has gotten worst.”

“See I told you if you had told her everything, she would have stayed away from that boy he’s the reason he keeps getting his hands on her.” Adela shouts. I take another sip looking between the two as they began shouting at each other Aivila takes a seat next to me with a tray of cookies,

“Good for the loss of sugar from the magic use.” Alzir grunts I smile at him and take a cookie as does he before she put them on the table next to him,

“What are they talking about?” I ask him as he takes a seat in a chair that he pulled up, I glance wearily at the blonde hair women.

“There is a lot of thing you haven’t remember yet so for starts Ashton isn’t a human miss.” He answers.

“He’s a fea?” I gasp Alzir nods. “does he know?” He shakes his head.

“Ashton isn’t someone you should get close to miss every time you do you end up dead, please stay as fair as you can from him.” I sigh,

“I try.” I mutter, “but he thinks we have some deep connection or something and thinks it’s love.”

“It’s not love.” Adela stats turning her attention back my way, “He has never been in love with you, he isn’t immune to your succubus powers many are powerless to it and since you are so strong people just feel this unnatural want to be with you.” I blink.

“Succubus? You don’t mean those slutty fairies I’ve read about?” I make a face of discuss thinking back on the conversation with Aivila when I got home last night, I did some research and wasn’t pleased on what I read.

“We are not slutty we just have the power of charm it isn’t on us on how others respond to it, it’s how we control it. Also, it’s fea.” Adela huffs crossing her arms.

“We?” I ask she nods with a smile sitting down in a chair across from me her mood was anger to happy so fast it is hard to talk to her without laughing but I mange keeping in mind to use the right terms as Isaac takes the one to her right across from us, she sets her hands in her lap folded and continues with her mini lesson.

“Yes, were do you think it came from? Just as Isaac got the strong Elf blood from your father and grandfather, you got my succubus blood which it the best to have when ruling.” I blink.

“Okay?” I set my cup down and start to play with my thumbs, “So, he really isn’t in love with me?” I sigh a small pinch of pain struck my chest but relief also washed over me, even though when I am with him it’s as if he is the whole world but away he is just someone I worry about dying because of me if I can keep him away he is safe.

“Yes, we will talk about that later for now tell me about your nightmares.” Adela says. After an hour of explains and coming up with a solution we get up and move to the potion room. “This potion should help you with the dreams and this one should help keep your powers masked but not suppressing them completely and as soon as we get that crazy bustard you can come live here.” She smiles holding up two bottles one was green the other was pink.

“Hey grandma can you do something about Ashton? I don’t want him to die it’s not fair to his family.” She sighs putting a hand to her face sorrow in her voice was clear,

“I’ll see what I can do it’s not really an easy thing.” I give her a half grin then take the green potion first,

“So, what should I do about him now?” I lean in closer till I could whisper to her not wanting Isaac to hear.

“Well you can make him think you crazy and tell him everything or just wait till I find and solution and try to stay away from him so you won't die. I’ll make sure he won’t die this time Hun.” She pats my cheek as we get back to the portal room. I nod twisting my mouth not sure what to do I glance over to Aivila and Shay they have been talking in hush tones for a while by the door. I also look at Isaac he looks tired. I sigh,

“I don’t want to drink this one.” I announce.

“Why not?” Isaac moves to my side.

“Because I’m not going back to school, right?” He nods, “Then I should take this time and practice think about it you said I have a year I am not going to sit around and watch tv at home or even go back to school while y’all look like shit.”

“Watch your language young lady.” Aivila says in hard but even tone as she walks over it sounds so much like the one from my childhood. “We are here to protect you but if that is what you wish then we will start tomorrow.” I smile ear to ear at her she was listening, something Isaac doesn’t do well. I look at him, his face was funny his mouth open and eyes bugged he was shocked.

“What?” I ask him.

“But uncle Anthony.” She sighs not letting him finish and says,

“I understand his wishes, but I have to take hers in to consideration as well and her argument won.” I mentally fist pump the air as I look at Isaac.

“Don’t worry I will stay anywhere you want to be and follow all the rules.” I put my hand up as if I was being swear into office. “What ever you say big bro.”

“I will help her.” Grandma insisted. He laughs,

“How well will that go?”

“I have to teach regardless I am queen and I am a succubus thus being the best teacher.” Isaac laughs,

“I can remember years where you tried to teach her you did poorly.” She huffs like a child.

“I could do it we were working well when we first arrived on earth.” My mother says. Alzir shakes his head,

“You all should wait a day before trying any magic it is not health for her little body to go through so much in one day, I would suggest getting her in a room in here in the sleeping corridors on the earth base and let her rest for two day.” We all look at him he was reading a medical report they had taken of me a few moments after we got here. They sigh but nod.

“Alight we will start Tuesday.” Shay states and moves us out the room the fea that was using the room stands from the floor in the hall there was seven of them in white robes the had high collar and buttons down the left side googles on the heads and gloves on their hands. They looked annoyed when we first got here demanding the room but when they begun to feel ten years younger and recognized the queen they bow and happily gave us the room Alzir however made them uncomfortable.

“I also have one request.” I say we get to portal they all turned to look at me.

Monday

I woke up no scary dreams no waking up late in the night thanks to the green vile. I shower and go to my room to comb my hair. It’s has become an unnaturally red hair like a fresh crisp apple not to mention my eyes were this mossy green and for once I see why humans thought that succubus are sluts my aura screamed f* me. I sigh and take two drops from the pink vile as instructed. I braid my hair and hop down the stair to the kitchen with more pep in my step then I ever had.

“Morning?” I chirp. Isaac who was sipping coffee at the table grunts. “Oh, okay not enough sleep for you I see.” He grunts again. “Ashton is going to pick me up so just stay focused on whatever that is making you age ten decades.” I laugh and head out the house, I could hear the scrapping of his chair and stomping of feet after me as I close the door.

“Morning.” I grin at Ashton who gaps at me then looks back at my brother as I open the door. His face changed from shock to horror. I turn back and wave at Isaac, “I’ll come straight to the office when I get out of school.” I ended with a laugh I buckle my seat belt and turn to Ashton who was frozen in place, “Are we going?” He nods clearing his throat and starts the car.

“M-morning.” He was finally able to mutter.

“So, can we talk really fast?” I ask facing him he stops at a stop sign and nods, "I have something crazy to tell you." I shake a little, scared he will really think I'm insane, but I take a breath and let it out slow and shaky.

"What is it?" He ask softly when I don't speak.

"Okay, I know how this is going to sound but for almost a year now I been having these reoccurring dreams." I steal a glance his way, he was focusing on the road, but I can see him stealing glances my way. Here goes nothing. "sometimes I am in a deep green Victorian dress running down a street the streetlights are still torches and there are horse-drawn carriages on some streets but no ones outside. It is nighttime." I laugh coldly picturing it. "I have these feelings of dread and worry. Here is where it gets more of a dream like situation, I grow wings. Anyways I head to the edge of town every time and every time there is a trail of blood to the back. Over and over again I follow the blood to see a dead body, and..." I try to continue but I start to cry tears fall one by one quickly down my cheeks. I see Ashton's face every night dead. He doesn't say anything, instead he take my hand and squeezes it and waits for me to calm down. "I see your face on the dead body you are covered in blood." I start to cry again, "There is so much blood." I try to suppress the sobs to no avail. He hushes me while rubbing his thumb other my knuckles,

"Shhh, it's okay love I'm right here. I will not die on you." He says something after, but I do not hear it clear enough.

"That's the thing those two times I have passed out on you I go somewhere and see blue eyes that cut through me the person they belong to speaks to me talks to me but he speaks a language I never heard before and disappears. The last time though he spoke to me in English I can't remember anything he says but I saw you again dead. I don't know who he is or what he wants but he is a person with a lot of hate." I spoke slightly fast making the words rush out however it looks as if he understood. He pats my hand,

"It'll be fine I am here, and I don't care how scary he is I will always be here for you.” I shake my head and huff,

"Don't you get it you are going to get hurt because of me I feel it so please stay away." I bark I turn in my seat as he pulls into a spot my hands balling into fist. He turns the engine off and faces me taking my hands into his hands,

"I will take the chance. Ivey you are all I think about, you are all I see, if I could I would give you all of me. If you asked me too, I would never leave your side." I laugh and glance away his eyes penetrated me deep and I want to do nothing but melt into him and never let.

"You don't seem to need me to say it since you do that already no matter what I do." He laughs loudly his lips spread into a wide smile,

"True but it's because I love you." I feel my cheeks flush then pain shot through my heart knowing it’s not real love. He kisses my hands then gets out the car we walked hand and hand into the building causing a lot of people to stare at us making me very uncomfortable, I squeeze Ashton''s hand and he responds with a small one back as he looks at me with a smile. He leans toward my ear and whispers,

"Just ignore them." I snort,

"That's easier said than done." He laughs,

"True, but can you blame them you are gorgeous." I laugh a little bit too as we get to our class and take our seats.

“So, you’ve decided to show your face finally?” Heather snarled as she come into the room she heads to my way, her hell heels making more sound than needed.

“Have to get my learning somewhere.” I respond sighing resting my chin on my hand as I look at her and her minions, they were in a cluster of bright neon green pinks and yellow. I sigh glad that today will be the last day I'll have to deal with her.

“I figured you’d transfer after your little blow out on Thursday.” She laughs and looks at the other two for them to join in. I sigh again which only makes her angrier.

“My grandmother came to town I took the day off.” I glance outside hoping it’ll make her realize I didn’t care for this conversation, it didn’t.

“Is she as freaky as you.” Already over with the tick for tac nonsense I give her my most wicked smile I could muster and answer,

“Oh no sweetheart she’s much worst.” Her lackies took a step back Heathers stands lost her strength, “Want me to sick her on you it could be fun you know she know magic we can give you a new look this one is vastly overrated, haven’t you hear blondies are so last season.” I laugh after I did my best impression of rich white b***h dialog.

“I… I… I rather be a blond then a psycho.” She stuttered; I laugh.

“Okay, if you say so.” The bell rang but Mr. Simon doesn't show up instead our principal Mrs. Mendez does with a tall man in a suit, his eyes are a deep majestic blue with ice blond hair and an amazing smile, he is very handsome. All the girls agreed with that since they are literally drooling,

"Everyone this is Mr. Shawn Caraway he will be your permanent sub while Mr. Simon is on medical leave." She says as she introduce Mr. Caraway. Heather raises her hand,

"What happened to Mr. Simon? " Mrs. Mendez clasps her hands together,

"It seems he has been in a terrible accident and even though he will be okay he is not coming back for the rest of the year due to a mental break down." With that said she leaves. There was nothing but chatter for a few seconds until Heather again raised her hand and asked,

"So, Mr. Caraway can I call you Shawn?" Her and her friends giggle, he smiles their way making them sway,

"I'm sorry girls but you may not."

"Aw, what about Mr. Shawn." One of Heather's friends Beth ask. He shakes his head and chuckles,

"Why not." The girl's squeals with happiness. I shake my head and look at Ashton, he smiles at me making me shiver from the warm sensation. I look back to the front and the teacher was staring right at me his eyes pierce right through me. I want to shrink in my seat so bad. Finally, after what felt like forever he looks away and I let out the breath I didn't even know I was holding.

"Are you okay? " I just stared at him, "Ivey?" Still nothing. I stared past him at the scene before me.

‘What did I do!’ The panic I was feeling was suffocating I couldn’t breathe 'I meet him once I didn’t mean to.’ I reached the castle my slippers echoed against the large walls.

“Your highness Grandmother.” I run into a room it has a large bed hang from the ceiling on fabric from the weave weeds. “Grandmother!” Tears streamed down my face like floods outside starts to echo it slowly.

“Iveari, what is the matter my sweet child?” She was nothing like the women I meet Saturday, she has blond hair so bright it was as if she was the sun itself which makes since she the queen of everything for everything.

“I didn’t mean to he just showed up and I… I… I… I think he’s dead!” I finally managed to say through my sobs.

“Breath my dear.” In a puff of pink, a book appears in her hand with the hand she was patting my head with more pink liquid flows from my head to the book recording what happened. In a voice song plays,

“Hello?” Iveari calls out to the boy hiding in the stables he was born in the mountains and got lost on the way home from town. She calls out the boy Vei-lin son of Grevi village chief. Iveari who was looking at the flowers was going to say good night to the stead Frin when she saw him.

“Hello?” The boy responds. They greet each other.

Grandmother watches as we chat about how he was lost, and I was going to bring him here with me when a soldier came up, he looked a little ill. He held his hand out we were scared then he try to take me Vei-lin try to help me and took the things arm. He bite the monster the skin on the neck starts to drop he lets go of me sending me flying my wings fold around me. Vei-lin was also sent fling in the other direction. Alzir came around noticing how long it took for her to come out he spotted the Cuimuilt. The voice sings,

“Go to her majesty now I will fix this.” Iveari does as she was told.

Grandmother closes her book and starts to shout orders many of her personal guards came into the room Shay came forward and bows,

“Your majesty.”

“Shay protect Iveari. The rest of you follow me.”