INSTITUTE, PEONY'S ROOM
Ruthie helped Peony treat her wound already, so it's Ruthie's turn to do same.
They're both naked completely since they have wounds on every part of their body.
"I wish we can heal wounds with spells too" Peony said.
"I know, right? But I'm still wondering why our powers didn't work on the beast" Ruthie replied.
"Your mum didn't tell you about the beast? There are some particular ones that are immune to witches energy, and he's one of them, but I'm glad he's gone" Peony said.
"Where could Samara be though? I don't understand my bestie these days" Ruthie muttered.
"She'd come back in the morning and feed us with the gist of whatever happened" Peony smiled.
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KRISHNA'S ROOM
Krishna is lying unconscious in bed. Raven just finished treating his wounds with herbs.
Cat is beside him in bed, looking sad as she stared at it's owner.
"Don't worry Cat, Krish is not a weak one. He'd be up soon" Raven said, and the feline meowed.
Raven sat beside Krishna and sighed.
"Even if you lied to me, I can't ignore you. You're still my best friend after all" he whispered, and krishna's eyes opened.
"Krish" he said, and he sat up immediately, looking around.
"Lissa, where's Lissa?" He asked weakly.
"Haven't seen her since we returned" Raven replied.
"I'm glad you're awake Krishna!" Cat jumped.
Krishna ignored her and got down from the bed, then he started going out.
"You're not healed yet, Krish!" Raven went after him.
"I'm ok, I need to find her" he replied.
"No way, you're not leaving in that condition" Raven held him back again.
"I'm ok!" Krishna snapped, and tried his powers again.
He summoned the wind, and wind rushed in, carrying him away from the Institute.
The wind pushed Raven down, and when he stood, Krishna was already gone.
"That jerk" he muttered.
"Brother, where's Krishna?" Ceres asked, coming in.
"How's Krishna doing?" Ruthie asked, coming in at the same time.
Raven looked at both and sighed.
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AGATHA'S ROOMROOM
Agatha is already dressed for bed.
She's one of the disciples who luckily didn't get wounded in the beasts fight, so she's fine.
Immediately she climbed the bed, Aragon appeared in the room, and she sat up.
"Superior!" She smiled.
He sped to her in bed and crashed his lips on hers, kissing her senseless.
Agatha responded fast, and when he broke it, she was craving for more.
"I love it" she whispered, and he smiled.
"You hate Samara, right?"
"Of course, right from the start" she replied.
"And do you remember what happened in the woods after the beast of deception killed Kaitlyn?" He asked.
"I was almost killed too, but a demon came to help me. He killed the beast, but I dunno how it came back today" she replied.
"Reincarnation, it only takes three days for such legendary beasts" Aragon said.
"Meaning he's still coming back?" Agatha gasped.
"Sure, but let's talk about the demon who saved you. His name is Agares, and I know him. He loves when people pay back the favor he does, and you should do it if you don't wanna get attacked by the beast when it comes back" he whispered.
"What do I have to do?"
"Just make sure you take orders from me before anything, and for now, we have to work on breaking Samara and Orion apart" he replied, and she nodded.
Before she could talk again, he vanished and landed in his room.
He entered the bathroom and threw up on the floor, breathing hard.
"I do this anytime i get intimate with females, I can never get used to them" he muttered, remembering when he kissed Samara back then, he threw up too.
He rinsed his mouth and left the room.
••••••••
DELOS STREETS
The wind landed Krishna beside a hut, and he inhaled, feeling much better.
He felt the same dark energy he felt in the library the other time, and he clenched his fists before entering the hut
It's dark, but he heard movements, so he summoned the wind again, and it came to fling away the roof of the hut.
The moon light entered the hut, revealing Mali who's sitting on the bare ground, backing the wall.
"Krishna" she said when she saw his face, and he rushed to her.
He pulled her up by the arms roughly and slammed her on the wall.
"Please don't hurt me!" She cried .
"How dare you disguise as a kid to deceive me! How come I didn't perceive anything! No wonder you always told me you're not a kid, so it was for real? What was your aim ? You're the fucking princess of the dark coven, Bakasura's daughter!" He spat angrily.
"I'm not her daughter!" She cried again, and he smirked.
"Another lie?"
"I swear on the river, I'm not her daughter. I was stolen from my real home since I was born. I only grew up in the coven but I'm not a part of it. She sealed my aqua powers and forbade me from going close to any river" she explained, and his eyes widened.
"You're...a...
"Mermaid" she replied.
"What!"
••••••••
NEXT MORNING, INSTITUTE-ORION'S ROOM
Samara woke up in Orion's arms, and she yawned softly, his sandalwood scent filling the room.
She smiled when she saw his face. He's still asleep, and even in his sleep, he still looks so dangerous.
She raised her fingers to touch his lips, but immediately she touched, his eyes opened.
She closed her eyes quickly, dropping her hand.
"Stop deceiving yourself" he said, and she opened her eyes slowly.
"Whatever"
"What? Do you want a goodmorning kiss?" He teased.
"Bastard" she replied and made to stand, but he pulled her back to him and smiled.
"Let's cuddle till 8. It's just past 7" he said.
"And if I say no?" She replied.
"You won't. You want it too" he said.
"You now read my mind too?" She blinked.
"Quiet down, pretty girl" he replied, and she pouted, closing her eyes.
The blanket crawled on them again.
••••••••
Not many disciples are awake when Rhea came into the Institute, her robe sweeping the ground just like Chief Feathers.
The few disciples in the hallway began staring at her, wondering who she is as she made her entry.
She was smirking slightly as she stepped into the hallway, inhaling the clear air.
Ruthie was rushing to krishna's room to check for him when she walked past her, and she bumped into her accidentally.
That instant, she saw a vision again.
She saw Rhea and an old woman who's obviously a witch. They're both beside a coffin, and the witch is reading spells. Flames was oozing out of the coffin.
The vision ended there, and when she snapped out of it, she met Rhea staring at her.
"I'm so sorry" she quickly apologized, and Rhea gave her another look before continuing her walk.
"Who's she? And what was that vision?" Ruthie muttered.
••••••
Rhea got to the front of prestige Hall and stopped, staring at the building.
When she saw still with Duran, he hasn't built this Institute, so it's her first time in here, but she knows every nook and cranny cos she drew the building plan before leaving Duran.
Every member of the Alaric family are good at drawings except Duran himself.
She was still staring at the hall when Aragon came out of it, and he stopped on his tracks.
"Rhea" he said shockingly, and she smiled, going closer.
"Long time no see, Aragon"
"You came back?" He said, still looking surprised.
"Came to pay a visit, won't take long" she replied.
"Then I won't take your time" he said and started leaving.
"How much do you miss Astrid?" She asked, and he stopped to face her again.
"You adored my son when he was alive" she replied, walking to him.
"I miss him" he said with lots of affection in his eyes.
"There, that look in your eyes is still there when you talk about him. The affectionate gaze" she smiled, and he swallowed.
"I'm the only one who knows Astrid was not just a bestie to you" she whispered, and his nose flared.
"I'm only one who caught you kissing Astrid,, I saw you sucking him once too, you had his cock in your mouth" she smiled.
"I'm the only one who knows what you really are" she whispered again.
Aragon shifted back.
"You're gay, you were madly in love with Astrid" Rhea muttered, and he staggered.
"But not to worry, your secret is safe with me" she smiled knowingly and entered the hall, leaving Aragon standing.
She met Master Duran in the open room, it's like he was waiting for her.
"You knew I'd be coming today" she smiled.
"I felt it" he replied.
"So you haven't completely lost connection with me, I feel good hearing that" she said, drawing closer.
"Why are you back in Delos?" He asked blankly.
"Can't I come see my husband anymore? C'mon I know you still adore Kira even after her death, and you only married me for show, but you shouldn't let that show, it hurts" she said and tried to touch his chest, but he held her hand, and she paused.