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Chapter 12 - Chapter 12

I thought he was my friend. I guess I should have known something was wrong, I never felt as if I could trust him. I was just blinded by his kindness.

"What the hell, Luca?"

"You are so gullible Kate, or should I say, Chara."

"How did you know?"

"My dad wants to speak with you, I am here to take you back with me."

"I am not going to that hell hole again." I hiss at him.

"So, you have figured out who I am?"

"Well considering you have two hellhounds standing next to you and just a few moments ago, ten demon servants attacked us, it wasn't too hard to figure out."

"So, you can see the hellhounds then. I thought only people who lived in hell could see them, unless. How did I not see this before? You are the daughter of Noc, aren't you?"

I stay silent. He smiles.

"I will not fail like Cade did. Impetus," Luca shouts and somehow, I understand him. He told the hounds to attack.

They run at me and I send them into the air, holding them there. They disappear as I send them to hell. Luca looks shocked with a hint of terror. He underestimates me.

"This is not over." Luca states and he disappears.

I think back to what he said, 'I will not fail like Cade did.' I cannot believe my best friend since I was a kid is working for Aluca. He planned on taking me back to the underworld. I think back to when I was there. I realize now that he had a glint of anger and frustration in his eye when I found him in the cell. He must have alerted all the hellhounds to follow us, not thinking I was strong enough to hold them all off. I am so frustrated and confused right now. I turn around to shocked faces. I am probably tomato red with embarrassment. I am going to try to leave this terrible situation. I turn right towards the direction of the girl's dorm, but the principal blocks my path. I look left and see Alpha Liam standing there. Daniel walks up to me.

"Is there somewhere we can talk?" Daniel asks them.

The principal nods, "right this way."

As we walk away, I grab a hold of Jason's arm to let him know to come with us. The principal quickly talks to a teacher, probably to make sure the students get to their dorms safely and then continues to guide us towards a cabin. He guides us through the hallway and into an office. Daniel stops at the door.

"What are you doing Daniel?"

"You need to do this yourself. I will see you soon okay. I believe in you; you will do great. Goodbye."

"Be safe."

He nods and walks away. I take a deep breath and walk into the office.

The principal motions for me to sit down in front of the desk that Alpha Liam and himself are sitting behind. The chair next to me is where Jason is sitting, they are all looking at me and it makes me feel like disappearing into the chair. I try to push down my nerves and wait for someone to begin.

"So, Kate, do you want to explain to us what just happened?" Principal Grimm asks.

"Um..." where do I start?

"How about we be more specific," Alpha Liam suggests, and I nod in agreement, "okay, how about how you ended up in the underworld in the first place?"

"Well, I just found out about the supernatural world a couple weeks ago when a demon servant was trying to kill me. My best friend Cade explained some of it to me and he helped me get away. We met an old lady named Haven who explained the prophecy. The house was attacked, and we ran. We teleported to a small town and that is where Aluca found us. He took Cade, Zane, and I to the underworld. Cade and Zane were put into the cells and I was in Aluca's office. I managed to get away and rescue Cade and Zane with the help of Zane. We were chased by a lot; I mean A LOT of hellhounds. I managed to suspend them in the air while the others went through the portal and I followed."

"Who is Cade and Zane?" Jason asks.

"Cade and I have been friends since we were in kindergarten. I found out he was a Glara on my 17th birthday when we were attacked. I now have reason to believe he has been working for Aluca this whole time. Zane is Cade's dog and chimera. I could communicate telepathically with him and he got me away from Cade. I don't know if I can trust him, but we got into a car accident and lost each other."

"Wait, if you can communicate telepathically with a chimera, that means you guys are bonded and he will protect you with his life. You can definitely trust him." Principal Grimm informs.

I did not know that.

"Why did Luca say your name is Chara and your father is Noc?" Alpha Liam asks; however, he seems to know the answer.

"That is because my real name is Chara Shade and I am the daughter of Noc and Shalhalla."

"Then that means..." Jason trails off.

"I am the Goddess of Sinalo." I finish his sentence.

"Everything makes sense now. How you are so good with your powers and how strong you are." Principal Grimm adds.

Silence falls over the office and I take this opportunity to try to contact Zane.

'Zane? Can you hear me?'

Silence.

'Zane? I am sorry for not trying to reach out sooner, but I didn't know if you would hurt me or not. Everything is so confusing right now. I'm sorry, Zane.'

'Chara?' A raspy voice replies.

'Zane!' I say in excitement.

'It's me, where are you?' I think about if I should respond.

'How do I know it is really you?'

'I am glad you are being smart. How about when you had your seventh birthday and I was chasing you around the backyard when you suddenly tripped over a root and fell. I ran over to you as you cried and licked your face until you laughed.'

'Oh my god, it is Zane!'

'I am at S...wait, why don't I just teleport you here. One second.'

I stand up to concentrate, the others in the room just watch me. I have never tried to teleport someone to me before. I think about Zane and all of his details. The little black make beside his nose that looks like a diamond and his golden fur. I then try to pull the image closer and I open my eyes to Zane sitting on the floor in front of me. He jumps up and licks my face.

"Nice to see you too," I laugh.

"What the...?" Jason starts.

"Guys, I would like you to meet Zane, Zane this is Jason, Principal Grimm, and Alpha Liam."

As I say Alpha Liam's name, I see Zane bow his head. I shoot him a confused look.

'He is the alpha of the royal werewolf pack; you must treat him with high respect.'

Oh my god, I had no idea.

I bow my head, "sorry Alpha Liam, I am new to this and didn't realize the formalities."

I hear a chuckle come from the alpha and I look up, "Oh Chara, no need for formalities. If anything, I should be bowing to you considering you are the most powerful being on the planet."

"Please don't."

He laughs again along with Jason and the principal. I even hear Zane laughing in my head.

"Any other questions?"

"Just one, what powers do you possess?" Principal Grimm asks, the others stare at me impatiently.

"I honestly have no clue. I have been practicing what powers my parents have and I can use all the ones I have tried. I received a book Realia about my family and their powers, even she did not know what my powers are."

"Wait, Realia as in the Lahalo?" Alpha Liam asks shocked.

"Yes," I reply.

"Wow, if the great seer doesn't know, what does that mean?" Alpha Liam thinks out loud.

Another silence befalls the office. A wave of fatigue washes over me.

"Um, can I head back to the dorm now?"

"Of course, I will walk you back."

"No need."

'Do you think I can teleport the alpha, Jason, you and myself?' I ask Zane.

'Oh sweetie, you can do anything.'

I look over at Zane, what does that supposed to mean? Does that mean I can use any power? He just gives me a nod as if knowing what I am thinking. Oh my god.

I shake that from my mind for the time being and look back to the people in the room.

"Jason, Alpha, come on over. I will take you guys home."

I grab Jason's and the alpha's arm while Zane puts his paw on my shoe. I first take Jason to his room and then I just think of the name Riverwood pack house and we teleport into the entry hall. I give him a nod before teleporting to my room.

"I am pooped Zane, let's go to bed."

Zane nods before hopping up onto the bed. I crawl under the covers and drift into a deep sleep.

I am startled awake by people screaming outside, I run down the stairs and out the front door. I see bodies everywhere. When I look up from the mutilated bodies of my friends, Alana and Ryla, I Luca standing next to Aluca. Demon servants, Ravenier, and hellhounds are scattered throughout the forest. I can still here distant screams coming from the school's and boy's dorm's direction. Luca comes running up to me, I try to stop him, but my powers aren't working.

"I told you I wouldn't fail," he grabs me by the throat.

"If you won't help us, then you won't help anyone!" Aluca shouts from behind Luca.

"Luca...please don't..."

He chuckles, "Are you really begging for your life right now? What a pathetic excuse for a god. Also, you should know my name isn't Luca, it's Altair, Son of Aluca. Any last words?"

I fall out of bed onto the cold, hard floor. I am drenched in sweat and crying profusely. I get up quickly, almost slipping on the floor with my socks, and head down the stairs as fast as I can. I run into the kitchen and no one is there. I then rush to the Livingroom, then the games room. Nothing. I dread what I have to do now. I walk over to the front door, reach out to the handle, and slowly turn it opening the door. I peek my head through the gap and look around. Nothing. I feel the weight on my shoulders release slightly and a sigh of relief leaves my panting mouth. I close the door and turn around. I jump at the sight of Zane sitting on the floor.

"Geez Zane, don't sneak up on me like that."

'Are you okay Chara? I could sense your anxiousness and nervousness from upstairs.'

"I'm fine Zane, just a bad dream. I kind of freaked out thinking it happened. Do you know where everyone is?"

'Well, it is Saturday, so I believe they are still asleep.'

"Oh my god, I am so stupid."

"Yeah, you are," a high-pitched voice says from the stairs.

Zane growls in her direction, "calm down Zane, she isn't worth it."

"Why are you just down here talking to a dog?" Britany taunts.

I just roll my eyes and walk out the front door with Zane. We make our way to the clearing in the woods I went to with Daniel.

"Hey Zane?"

'Yeah.'

"Do you know what happened to Cade?"

'Um...I don't think you want to know. Even though he had bad intentions, he was your friend for most of your life.'

"Tell me Zane."

'Okay, after we left that motel room for New York, Aluca' son got him and brought him back to the underworld. There he threw him into the pit of souls where he will be tortured for eternity.'

'Wow, I was not expecting that.'

"Is Altair Aluca's son?"

'How do you know that name? Very few people in the world know it. However, yes that is his son.'

"Oh my god, that means Luca is Aluca's son."

'What? That means that he knows the ins and outs of the school! What does he know about you?'

Well, I decide to say in my head in case someone is listening, he knows I am Chara and that I am a god. I don't think he knows what powers I possess other than the three I am aloud to use at school. Considering no one knows what the limit to my powers are, I don't think he know what others I possess as well.

'Well that is good. The less he knows about you, the better. How about we work on your powers. What ones do you know how to use?'

'Well, I am very good with the elements, telekinesis, telepathy, teleportation, and healing. I have yet to try lightning, night vision, and mind manipulation.'

'The healing will come in handy; however, neither of your parents can do that, so how did you get it?'

'I have no clue. I will look in the book Realia gave me when we get back.'

'You met Realia? That is amazing! Not many people have had the opportunity and privilege of being in her presence, let alone receiving something from her.'

'I did not realize how rare that is. I am very thankful though. I also found out I had a sister, but she is dead.'

'Sorry Chara.'

'It's okay, I just wish I could have met her along with my parents.'

'I know, maybe one day you will meet your parents. You never know.'

'Thanks Zane. Do you want to help me with my mind control?'

'Of course, just don't make me do something too embarrassing.'

'No promises.'

Zane says I have to focus on entering his brain and since I can control my telepathy it will be easier. I focus on Zane's brain and I feel like there is a string to grab in his brain. I wiggle my way farther into his brain and grab the string. I open my eyes and look at Zane I think about Zane rolling over and he does. I make him run in tiny circles until I can feel him getting dizzy. I let him stop spinning. I remember that Zane is a Chimera and he can shapeshift. I make him turn into a tiny mouse. I let go of the string in his head and let him back into control.

'Chara! Why am I a mouse?'

I laugh very hard. I can't seem to stop. Zane changes back into the golden retriever.

"Why do you always stay in your golden retriever form?"

'I like how it feels, and I have had to stay in this form for seventeen years.'

"What else can you change into?"

'Any animal.'

"So, you cannot turn into a human?"

'No, I can't.'

"Can you should me some of your other forms?"

'Sure.'

He transforms into a big hawk and takes off from the ground, flying into the sky. He swoops back down and lands on the ground. He transforms into a huge wolf; it is as big or bigger than Jason's wolf. I walk over to Zane to pet him when he turns his head to the tree line and lets out a strong growl. I spin around to see what he is looking at while taking a step closer to Zane.