Astrid POV
I walk down the hallway Cohen, Arista, and even the stupid elf follow behind me. Samael tugging my arm forward trying to get me to walk faster. I haven't seen my brothers since they moved away to a different boarding school.
I was nervous because yeah they would send me letters from time to time. This is time we are meeting in person and I'm not sure what they will think once they see me.
We stop outside a black door which opens to a large office area. Welp here goes nothing, we walk inside where loads of guards surrounded the room. My brothers are in a circle talking quietly amongst each other.
Otis is the first one to notice me and his face lights up with a huge smile. "ASTRID" he yells pouncing on me to bring me into a suffocating hug. He swings my body around as if I am some rag doll.
"Enough Otis you will make her sick" Orion snaps. Finally Otis releases me with a huge pout on his face.
"I was just giving her a hug" Otis mutters. I let out a small giggle it's been years yet Otis hasn't changed a bit.
"I see you dyed your hair again" I say finally speaking up. Otis nods in excitement "Yeah I'm sort of going for that bad boy vibe" he says running a hand through his hair.
I laugh before facing Orion. I walk up to him and he pulls me into a soft hug. "How are you feeling little sister" he whispers ruffling my hair.
"I'm fine" I say smacking his large hand off my head. I try to fix my mess of a hair putting it up in a ponytail. Abigor sends me a nod not saying anything, he always was the quiet one.
"So little one we heard about father... mother is safe with aunt Missi but we need to act fast" Orion says all jokes aside. Cohen decides to give us privacy with Fionela behind him forcing a reluctant Arista out the door.
"HEY I'M HER BESTFRIEND ITS ONLY RIGHT I STAY PLUS HER BROTHER'S ARE HOT" Arista screams out in the hallway. I laugh making a quick mental note to introduce them to her.
"Aww little one I'm so glad you made friends here" Otis coos at me petting me like some dog. What is with them messing up my hair?!
We all sit down at a nearby table. "First things first we need to inform you of what's going to happen" Orion speaks. Abigor still hasn't said anything he gazes at him his eyes piercing through me.
"Father is obviously not himself so we need to prepare accordingly... this will not be easy little one" he says staring at me intensely. I nod my head understating the situation.
"I appreciate the help guys... this means alot to me" I say looking each and every one of them in the eye. They always were there supporting me.
"That's what brothers are for little one" Otis chimes in shooting me a large grin.
Suddenly my situation no longer seemed so bad after all.
***
"When you are being attacked you must stay aware of your surroundings" Orion teaches us showing us various combat skills.
"Remember you are strong, powerful, always stay alert". We all nod and go back to practicing the moves we just learned.
I partner up with Arista who is fast with her attacks. Curse her for being a werewolf, I continue to block her attacks.
"Good job Astrid look out for any signs of her becoming weak" Orion coaches. I nod readying myself before Arista leaves herself open, I send a sharp hit causing her to fall to the ground.
"Damn bitch you hit like a man" Arista says clenching in pain. I laugh before offering her a hand to help her up.
"Nice one little one" Otis coos from the sidelines. I roll my eyes for some reason he still sees me as a little girl.
I watch Cohen fight with Fionela expertly blocking her attacks. His muscles bulging did I mention he has no shirt on. I continue to watch as he sends Fionela flying flat onto her back.
I blush at the sight and look away before he catches my eye. Why is my heart beating so fast... why do I feel hot all of a sudden...
I brush my hair back into a ponytail and get back to training. I just hope all this training works and I can have my life back.
***
Seth's POV (Astrids Father)
"Sir we have news... your children seem to be teaming up together to start a war" the guards says.
I find it funny... my own children against me... its hilarious. "Hmm I wouldn't worry too much about them I will handle them". I wave my guard away.
My own children think they can defeat me.... I have no choice but to kill them. I go back to my paperwork before another of my guards come in.
"What is it my patience is wearing thin" I snap feeling irritated. I watch the guard fidget back and forth "Out with it"!
"S-sir y-your w-wife requests to s-see y-you" the guard stutters. Having enough of it I slam my hand down on my desk.
"Didn't I say to keep her quiet no food for two weeks she is to stay locked away" I demand. I love my wife but she shouldn't have betrayed me I have no choice but to punish her.
Oh this war was just getting started...