Phoenix POV
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Shit, I could feel the stones piercing my feet, the sounds of screaming in the distance ringing in my ears. The tugging on my arm. "It isn't supposed to go like this, no, everything is different" I said running.
"Aria come on, we have to hide", Lucas said pulling me into a room.
"What about us" Kai said holding Charlottes hand.
"Well to be honest I don't like you guys" Lucas said.
"Why?" Charlotte said
"Because your brother is an idiot"
"Why?" Charlotte said again.
"Listen here you litt-"
"We don't have time for this come on, If we get to brother and sister we should be safe" I said interrupting Lucas. Behind me I could hear gun shots, turning around was a glimpse of the strange man, killing the Humanists soldier.
24 hours earlier
"So, you're saying my name is now Nixy and not Phoenix", I said baffled while my parents explained with my family, Kai and Charlotte present. I sipped on my water, trying to digest this information
"But, Phoenix is such a pretty name. I don't know if Nixy will suit Luna when you and Kai get married", Charlotte said so casually, making me choke on my water, Kai's face went bright red, my father looked constipated, GG looked more invested in her cake not paying attention to the conversation, grandma looked intrigued, while Asmin, Alessia and my mother looked shocked.
"Hmmmm, arranging a marriage now could be politically smart" Grandma said looking deep in thought.
"I don't want to marry Nixy. I- I, I don't see her that way" Kai said going bright red avoiding looking at me.
"Really, but yesterday you were making out with your pillow calling it-" Charlotte was interrupted by GG.
"Well what time is the banquet today, I can't wait to see all my grandchildren and great grandchildren"
"Wait so, we're gonna pretend that Kai doesn't make out with his pillow thinking its Nixy. We're just gonna speed past that" Alessia said looking perplex, and to be honest I really wanted to pretend it didn't happened.
"I believe it should start at 7pm until sunrise" Mother said sipping her drink.
"Well I suggest we start dealing with the staff and informing them Alinta, I'll come with you to help" GG said.
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Present time
"You guys go ahead, I'll catch up" I said, I wanted to talk to the strange man, something about him seemed strange like I've seen him before, a slight yearning in my heart called out yet, fear ran through me cold.
"Are you crazy, I'm not leaving you here" Lucas said tightening his grip on my arm.
"Please Cas, just-" I was interrupted by Kai.
"I hate to say it but I agree with Lucas" Kai said looking at me in the eyes, straining looking like he was trying to figure out why I would want to talk to him.
"Just go I don't need protecting, okay. If you guys don't leave I'll force you to. I'll set this place on fire. NOW GO" , Lucas shook his head.
"There's no point in arguing with you. I guess you'll always be stubborn. Fine lets go, but if you ain't back with us in 20 minutes I'll come looking for you", Lucas said, letting go on my arm.
"You can't be serious you want to leave her here. With that animal, the way he kills people, no we can't-" Charlotte eyes began glowing and Kai stopped mid sentence, Charlotte nose began to bleed.
"I'll hold him for as long as I can, but he's very strong. You'll be safe, right Nixy" Charlotte said.
"I promise" Lucas lifted Kai over his shoulder and began running away with Charlotte. I walked towards the man who stood there.
"Wow, you really look like her. A mini Phoenix, you're really adorable like this, I mean who could kill you. They hired me to kill you and your whole family, but when you have her eyes, it's asking me to do the impossible" The strange man said, face was wrapped in black material, it was impossible to figure out what he looked like, but his pure black eyes burned into me. But by the sounds of it, this man probably didn't kill me because I reminded him of someone, the first Phoenix.
"Who sent you, and why do you want to kill me and my whole family, tell me know." I said looking him in his eyes trying to stop my knees from shaking.
"You even have her personality. Awwwww it's too much" He said hugging himself. "you don't understand how much I've missed you Phoenix, how much I've wanted to see you".
"Answer me" I said.
"Na na na na, that's not how it works. I'm afraid my clients always remain confidential. So no talkies from me. Now care to tell me where your family is, I can't find them anywhere", the strange man said waving his finger from side to side.
"No, I won't tell you. I pay you even more not to kill my family whatever they paid you with-" He seemed crazy and interrupted me.
"You see, I don't want money from you. I only take what benefits me." he said with his eyes looking disinterested
"Fine what do you want" I asked
"Your hand. I want you to marry me" He said with serious tone in his voice.
"I just turned 6 you paedophile", he looked like a grown man.
"That's not nice. But I don't mean right now. Well will get married when you turn 18. I don't age you see. Plus I've waited for you for over 3000 years what's another 12. Accept my proposal and I won't kill your family. Plus, you'll realise and the best person you could be with. When you figure out the truth you won't be so interested in marrying anyone else"
"Fine, I'll marry you", when I agreed I could hear more screaming and gunshots in the distance. A woman appeared from the shadows.
"Well are you gonna kill her or not. We paid you to do so" she said.
"I'm sorry the plans have change. It would be improper for me to kill my future in laws", he said raising his gun aiming towards her head.
"You can't do this"
"Can't I"