I soon pass out because of the pain and I am not sure how long I am out for. I wake up to my bed and an empty room. How did I get into my bed? Just then my door opens and Talia walks in. When her eyes meet mine, she squeals and runs up to me.
"You are finally awake!" she exclaims.
"Yeah I...wait finally? How long have I been out?"
"Oh...um, you have been asleep for a week."
"A WEEK?" I shout.
"Uh yes, do you mind me asking what happened to you?"
"Oh, you should ask Altair that. He was the reason I used my powers and in doing so I made my body feel as though it was burning from the inside out. That is the reason why I passed out, it was from the immense pain I was in." I say with venom in my words.
"Oh, I am sorry about you having to do that. What did he do to you?"
"Well, he tried to force me to go somewhere with him. I am not sure where, but when he grabbed my wrist so tightly, I knew it wasn't anywhere good. I burned him and then teleported to my room where I laid on the floor in inexplicable pain until I passed out."
"I wonder what he wanted."
"Yeah, me too. I mean I deserve to know for him trying to drag me somewhere resulting in me passing out for a week."
"I will go get Aluca for y..."
"No, you will not leave me here alone, practically defenseless when Altair could come in at any moment. I will go with you to his office."
"Okay, are you sure you are fine to walk?"
"Yes, I am almost fully healed anyway and in one week I can leave hell, literally."
She chuckles, "follow me."
I do as she says, standing up I feel extremely stiff. I stretch out my muscles quickly and follow her out my door. This time I pay attention to where we are going and we soon arrive at the office door, she knocks lightly, and we are told to come in.
I turn to Talia to whisper, "don't leave me here this time. I do not want to be walking around the castle alone again."
"Okay, I will wait in this hall for you. Don't worry."
I nod and proceed to the black leather chair that sits in front of the wooden desk.
"Aluca."
"Chara! Good to see you on your feet again! What happened last week to cause you to pass out for so long?"
"Well, your son decided to try to drag me somewhere to which I refused. He tried to force me, so I used my powers to burn him and then I couldn't find my way back to my room. I didn't want to run into Altair again, so I teleported myself to the floor of my room where I laid there in excruciating pain until I passed out."
He is stunned for a moment before he says, "I am sorry for my son's behaviour. I was also wondering why you haven't healed yourself yet."
"Well, apparently this guy's thinks I am his mate, god knows why, but he doesn't know I can shapeshift and while I was in a wolf form, he captured me. He insisted I did something to 'Chara', aka me, because I smell like 'her'."
"Well no sh..."
"Yeah, yeah. Anyway, when I refused to shift back because I was trying to keep a low profile, he kicked me hard in the ribs multiple times. Bruising eight ribs, four of which are cracked and one fractured. So, I cannot heal myself because my so-called mate caused it."
"Sheesh, that's got to suck. I am shocked you were able to use so much of your powers considering the circumstances. I will let you go, and I will talk to my son afterwards."
"Yeah, also tell him that now I am strong enough to use my powers without it causing me pain. He should know not to mess with me, especially now."
"I will let him know."
"Okay, I will leave then."
I walk out into the hallway where Talia awaits. She wants to show me something, but I have to get dressed first. We walk back to my room and I throw on black leggings, a red sweater, and black and white converse. I walk out and head off to wherever Talia wants to take me. We walk out a door and come to this beautiful garden.
"This kind of thing exists in hell?" I think out loud.
"Yup, it is my favourite place to go."
The garden is filled with different flowers, colours ranging from red, to orange, to black, to blue. It is truly an amazing sight, even the dark, black sky makes it all the more mesmerizing.
"Thank you."
"For what?" Talia wonders.
"For being so nice, I never thought that demons could be nice. If you are being genuine, I will help you guys out, but," a serious tone takes over my voice, "if you are being fake like Altair was, then I will take you down, all of you."
"I understand. I hope that you will help us out, I wish the gods weren't going to start this war with us."
"Me too."
"So, if you help us, does that mean you are going to take down the other gods?" she asks curiously.
"I don't think I will have to. I will do my best to make sure in the end everyone will accept each other. I want the other gods to be kind to you guys and vice versa. There is no need for one side to win over the other."
"True."
We just stand there in silence for a while, looking out at the beautiful garden. We soon make out way inside and just as we walk in the door my stomach growl very loud. I immediately feel embarrassed.
"You hungry?"
"Maybe."
"When was the last time you ate?"
I think back, I was taken by Altair when I woke up from being in a coma for eight days. Then I was passed out for seven days, so that means. Oh my god.
"At least 15 days, maybe longer."
"Oh my god, that is way too long. How are you not dead from starvation?"
"Maybe it has something to do with one of my powers. Maybe my body has been using it without me realizing in order to keep me alive."
"Awesome, so you can go weeks without eating if necessary?"
"I guess so, but now I feel like I can eat an elephant."
"An elephant?"
"Yes."
"Well, let's get you some food then."
We walk straight to the kitchen and Talia instructs me to sit down at the breakfast table while she gets something for me to eat. I wonder what kind of food they have in hell. Oh god, I hope it isn't gross.
"Here you go!"
She hands me a turkey sandwich and I try to eat it slowly, but in the end, it was gone in five minutes.
"Thank you," I say.
"No problem. What should we do now?"
"I don't know, what is there to do in the underworld?"
"Ooo, how about we watch a movie!"
"Sounds fun to me, lead the way!"
She leads me to a familiar Livingroom where I had my last interaction with Altair. We sit down on the couch and she plays Annabelle. It was awesome; I love scary movies! She seemed to enjoy it as well. Afterward I was growing tired, so Talia walks me to my room and then she proceeds to hers. I crawl under the warm, cozy blankets and fall asleep almost instantly. The next few days past by and it was nice hanging out with Talia. The odd time Aluca would ask to see me to see how I was doing. I haven't seen Altair since that night, and I am glad. I cannot believe he betrayed me like that. Today is the day before I get to return back to the world I know and see my friends again. I can't wait to talk to Zane and Jason.
"So, what are we going to do today?" I ask Talia.
"I was hoping to introduce you to my friends."
"I would love to meet your friends!"
She squeals, "come on. I will take you to them!"
I chuckle. I follow her through the castle until we end up in what looks like a game room. There is a pool table, a tv, and a wall full of board games and books. It is quite cozy. Standing by the pool table is a girl and two boys. I am going to take a wild guess and say that they are Ravenier.
"Hey guys!" Talia greets.
They turn around to face us and give me an odd look.
"Hey Talia, who is this?" the girl asks.
"This is my friend Ch..."
I cut her off, "Kate, I am Kate Smith, nice to meet you guys."
Talia give me a questioning look and I shoot her one telling her to be quiet. I don't trust these people yet, so they don't need to know who I am.
"Nice to meet you Kate," the girl says, "I am Lina, and these are my brothers, Jared and Mikhail."
They give me a wave and I wave back. Talia strikes up a conversation.
"So, what are you guys up to today?"
"We have demon practice in an hour, what about you guys?"
"Well, I should probably go to that, so...what do you want to do Cha...I mean Kate?"
"I think we should go."
"We?"
"Yeah, I am coming with you. I am sure Aluca won't mind. It will be cool to see how you guys work."
"Okay then, let's go get ready I guess."
Us girls walk to Talia's room while the boys go get ready. We go into her closet and change into workout clothes. They lead me to an open plane of desert, the sky still black as night although it is hot as day. There is a small group gathered on the field. We walk over to them and see the boys are already there.
"Hey guys! Did we miss anything?" Lina asks.
"Nope, you are just in time. We are about to start."
Everyone goes quiet as the person at the front clears their throat.
"Okay, we will be starting today with battles, everyone get into pairs, one group of three."
"Actually Patrick, we have someone here who is joining the class today before she leaves tomorrow."
Patrick looks my way, "okay, good luck," he chuckles, "because you will need it."
The class burst out laughing, they think I won't be able to beat them since I am not a demon. Did I mention that other demons can sense whether others are demons or not? Anyway, they can, so everyone knows I am not a demon.
Talia leans in and whispers, "try not to kill anyone, okay?"
"You don't have to worry, if they won't try to kill me, I won't try to kill them."
"Okay, have fun!"
She walks off to Lina, her partner. Great, who will be my partner?
"So, I guess you are my partner. Well, let's get this over quickly so I can go to lunch."
"It will be over quickly, but I don't think you will be able to walk to lunch afterwards. You will be too busy in the hospital."
He gives me a disgusted look, "yeah right."
"Don't say I didn't warn you."
I already know that Ravenier demons can teleport and have super strength; however, I read somewhere that some powerful Ravenier demons can have special powers. I bet he has one and I just need to wait for him to use it. He strikes first, running at me and then teleporting somewhere, I am guessing behind me, so I turn invisible and teleport a few feet from where I am. This causes his punch to miss me. I throw a fireball at him and then teleport to another location so he cannot find me. He teleports to where the fireball came from, making it miss him, and he punches to which he misses. He is getting frustrated and pushes he hands forwards in all directions. I get confused until I realize he is using telekinesis to find me. I find this out too late and get hit, my invisibility is now gone. He teleports quickly to where I am, but I put up a shield quickly before he gets a chance to punch me. When he punches my shield, he is sent flying back, hitting the ground hard. I teleport over to him and hold out my hands to increase the pressure in his head. He tries to hold back the pain, but soon he cannot keep a straight face anymore.
He starts to scream, curling into the fetal position in pain until he screams, "STOP!"
I release my hold and he immediately feels relief. He sits up and I offer him my hand to help him stand. He takes it and stands up. He looks shocked, but quickly strips his face of emotion. I begin to walk over to where Lina and Talia are battling when I sense him trying something. I whip around and get inside his head to grab a hold of that string. I do so in about two seconds. I now control him and make him teleport to his room. I then let go of the string and continue to walk to Lina and Talia. Before I reach them, Patrick stands in my way. I then see the guy I just won the battle against appear beside Patrick.
"What the hell are you?" the boy asks.
"None of your business."
"Well if you are going to be here training, then I would like to know what you are," Patrick states.
"Well, don't worry about that. I am leaving tomorrow."
"But you would be a great asset to have in the war against the gods."
"Oh, I bet I would be," I chuckle. They look confused, "Look, I have talked to Aluca and we have an understanding."
"But you need practice."
"Oh, trust me. I have loads of practice."
He looks at me thinking, but then realizes he can't make me stay if Aluca can't. he tells me it was nice meeting me and then he leaves me and the boy alone.
"No one has ever beat me in battle," he tells me.
"No even Altair?"
"Well, I have only lost to him. In my defence he has more powers than me."
"You only need one power, if you have a good battle strategy."
"You are right. Anyways, I am Killian, and you are Kate?"
"That's me. I have to admit, you are a good fighter. Much better than a lot of the kids that go to my school."
"Thanks. Why are you leaving tomorrow?"
"I have been here for two weeks and Aluca said once I am healed up and have gotten to know demons here a bit, I can go back to earth."
"You want to go back?"
"Yes, I have friends there that are probably going insane with worry right about now."
"I see, maybe I can convince Aluca to let me join this school of yours so we can hang out sometime."
"You can try, summer break is over soon, and school starts back on Monday. I do miss the nine weeks summer vacation at my old home. Here we only have a few weeks."
"That would suck. I hope I can join; it would be an interesting experience considering I have never been to earth before."
"If you have never been to earth, then you have to go sometime."
"I will try. Class is over so I have to go. Hopefully I will see you before you leave."
"I hope so too."
With that he walks away, and I head over to Talia and Lina.
"Oh my god! You were talking to Killian? He doesn't talk to anyone!" Talia exclaims.
"You are one lucky girl!" Lina adds on.
We walk back to the castle and I link Aluca.
'Are you busy?'
'Who is this?'
'Who do you think?'
'Chara?'
'Yup.'
'I am not busy, just in the kitchen right now.'
'I am on my way.'
I drop the link and tell the girls I will find them later as I walk towards the kitchen. Once I get there, I see Aluca and Altair sitting at the table.
"Chara," Altair says with no expression.
"Altair, can I talk to Aluca, alone."
"Whatever," he says as he walks away.
"What can I do for you Chara?"
"I was wondering if some of the demons could attend my school. You know they would get more training that way and experience earth. I think it would be a great idea."
"Who are you thinking?"
I thought I was going to have to fight for it more.
"I was thinking Talia, Lina, Jared, Mikhail, and Killian."
"I will talk to them about it and then I will talk with Principal Grimm."
"Thank you."
"Anytime."
I walk out of the kitchen, but as I approach the doorway, Aluca stops me.
"Wait Chara, one more thing."
"Yes."
"Is there any way you can give my son another chance?"
"He has had two chances and has blown them both. I am not sure if I am willing to give him a third."
"I understand."
With that I walk up the stairs towards Talia's bedroom and open the door. Talia and Lina sit on the bed.
"Hey Kate, everything alright?" Talia asks.
"Peachy. What are you guys doing?"
"Just about to start a movie, you want to watch?" Talia asks.
"I think I am going to have a shower then I will come watch the movie with your guys in my pyjamas."
"Okay, there is a strong possibility that we will not have started the movie yet. We are both very indecisive. If we haven't chosen by the time you get back, we will let you choose," Lina decides.
"Okay, see you guys in a bit."
I walk out of the room into the direction of my room. I walk straight to the bathroom and start the shower. I just stand in the hot shower, enjoying the warmth, along with the peace and quiet. I begin to shampoo my hair while humming a tune to myself. Fifteen minutes later, I step out of the shower, putting on my towel. I walk out of the door into my bedroom to see Killian standing there in the middle of it. We just stand in silence for what seems like hours. I see him checking me out and I get an amazing idea.
"Take a picture, it will last longer," I laugh.
To my surprise, he pulls out a phone and takes a picture.
"What are you doing?" I ask, holding back a laugh.
"Taking a picture like you said," he smiles.
I chuckle, "can you just wait outside so I can get dressed."
"Of course."
He walks out of the room, a smile still painted on my face. I cannot believe he did that. I walk over to my dresser and throw on a pair of short PJ shorts, a pair of socks, and a light blue crop top. I open my door and see Killian standing patiently in front of it.
"What's up Killian?"
"I, uh...was wondering what you were doing tonight."
I feel his eyes looking over my body, causing me to grin.
"I was just about to head over to Talia's room to watch a movie with her and Lina."
"Good luck with that one. According to Lina's brothers, they can't decide on anything if their lives depended on it."
"Yeah, I heard. That is why I am going to pick one out for them. You want to join?" I offer.
"Thanks for the invite, but I don't really like to hang out with people that aren't guys."
"Really, you seem pretty interested in taking with me."
"Well...um...that is because I...you interest me. I want to get to know you."
"You don't seem like the type of guy who wants to get to know any girls. I can tell a lot about you by the way you act around people."
"Oh really, what kind of person do you think I am then?
"I think you are one of the hot guys that girls swoon over. Every girl here probably wants to get with you because you are hot, powerful, and mysterious. You don't want these girls around and hang out with guys instead. You hate how every girl is the same, how they all want you to notice them. How close am I?"
He hesitates, "that is spot on. You see though, you intrigue me with your own mystery. I can't figure you out though you are very powerful. I like you; I hope we can at least be friends."
I smile, he seems like a really nice guy, "so, are you coming to watch the movie, or...?"
"I think you should go have girls time. I will make sure to say goodbye before you leave tomorrow."
"Okay, I will see you then."
He gives me a small wave and walks off. I walk in the other direction towards Talia's room. I enter to a screaming match.
"I want to watch Sharknado!" Talia shouts.
"No! That movie is so cheesy, we have to watch a good one, like divergent!" Lina retaliates.
"NO! Cheesy movies are the best! Sharknado all the way!"
"Divergent!
"Sharknado!"
"DIVERGENT!"
"SHARKNADO!"
"HEY!" I yell and they become quiet, "What's going on in here?"
"I want to watch the amazing action filled movie, Divergent, but cheesy McCheeseballs over here wants to watch the horrible movie Sharknado."
"Hey!" Talia yells.
She goes to shout back something at Lina, but I cut her off, "how about we watch something both cheesy and action filled?"
"There is no such thing, all cheesy movies are terrible."
"Well, how about Zombieland? It has pretty good effects, but bad enough to still be cheesy and it's action packed."
They look at each other and shrug, "that sounds good," Lina says.
"Let's watch it," Talia agrees.
We watch the movie and afterwards I am feeling sleepy so, I say goodnight to the girls and head off to my room to go to sleep.
I wake up in the morning, realizing today is the day I get to go back to Earth. I am happy to see Jason and Zane again, but I am also sad to leave Talia, Lina, and the guys. I really hope Aluca will let them attend the school on Monday. I throw on what I came here in; a pair of leggings and the oversized boy sweater. I make my way down to the entrance hall when I walked in everyone was there. Lina, Talia, Jared, Mikhail, Killian, and Aluca. They are all bidding me farewell.
"You guys really didn't have to come to say goodbye. I understand you are all busy."
"Nonsense! Of course, we are saying goodbye!" Talia exclaims.
I smile, I cannot believe the friends I made in the short amount of time I was here.
"I am going to miss you guys so much," I tell them.
"We will miss you too," Lina sobs.
"I don't know why you guys are making a big deal out of this. You will all see her on Monday on your first day of school," Aluca says, nonchalantly.
"Really?" Jared asks."
Aluca nods and everyone begins cheering. I hear some of them say they are excited to see earth and that they can't wait to see what a magic school is like.
"Well, I guess this isn't goodbye then," I start, "this is a see you all in a few days."
They all nod, and we exchange hugs. Killian hugs me last, whispering in my ear, "I can't wait, thank you so much!"
He lets me go and I nod, "I will see you Monday."
Aluca walks up to me and I turn to him, "thank you Aluca."
"You are very welcome, now let's get you back to your friends before they break down the door to the underworld," he smiles, and I give a light laugh.
He puts his hand on my shoulder and everything goes black.