As I sat in the dark I thought about Malcolm. We didn't talk much since the plane incident. Early today before Clement attacked the girl we had decided to take a walk. The weather was nice and I was sick of being indoors. While we walked we stayed almost silent, both of us slightly embarrassed by what had happened. I couldn't help it though; my feelings for him had grown so much compared to the first time we met. I always laugh when I remember him walking into my dorm and me thinking he was a crazy psycho murderer. He was the first person I ever had feelings for after Trevor... After walking around the outside of the hotel we sat ourselves at a small bench underneath a large willow tree. We sat in silence for a bit, our hands touched each other’s for a short moment. The same familiar jolt shot up my arm. He quickly moved his hand away from mine while I left mine where it was. I understand how he feels about Amara, but I just wish he could see that he didn't have to be alone forever. I know how pathetic it sounds but I truly think there is something between us. I can just sense it. I looked at him and as I began to open my mouth to ask him about our kiss we heard Eve run up behind us. So I never had the chance to ask Malcolm.
You should keep your mind focus on more important things Abrianna... Raphael's voice scolded
Sorry. I replied
You need to get your sleep. Who knows the next time you will. Tomorrow may be the last day you... well you know what I'm getting at. You need your energy for tomorrow; you will be using your healing powers very much. Without you many more people will die.
I nodded my head as if he could see me I will... Raphael?
Yes child?
Do you know how my parents are? I hadn't really thought of them much recently. By now they have probably heard that I wasn't in school anymore and I had run off. My heart throbbed at the thought of my parents. I may never see them again, the thought of never seeing my mom’s caramel hair and blue eyes the same as mine, or my father’s graying hair and dark brown eyes. I could see both of their smiling faces now.
Raphael paused for a moment then said They are fine Abrianna. Neither knows about where you are either. To them you are at school right now, and to everyone at your school you transferred. They are both happy right now as they sleep in their beds in Ireland.
I couldn't help but smile. My parents always talked about going there. At least if Lucifer does rise up they would have had a good few months together...
Don't think like that Abrianna. I wish I could tell you right now everything would be fine, but that would be a lie. To you and to myself. You will have to be strong tomorrow Abrianna, as well as the others. You must all stick together and don't let your heart get ahead of your head... Now please get some rest Abrianna.
Will do. I replied
I felt Raphael's presence leave, leaving me feeling slightly empty. I had gotten quite use to the fact of having an Archangel talking to me every night. I thought about one of the many things that Raphael had taught me, which would be transporting places. If tonight was the last night to live I had to know what Malcolm thought of me. Though I wasn't sure if I really wanted to know~
"Oh.. That.." Malcolm started to say his face starting to become red.
"Yes that Malcolm." I said almost regretting coming to talk to him.
"Abrianna, I um," he said closing the door behind him leading me down the hallway "You um shouldn't be here."
I almost rolled my eyes "I'll live Malcolm trust me."
He was wearing a black t-shirt that was slightly too big but yet he still looked amazing. I myself was wearing a pair of green basketball short and a white tank top I had borrowed from the lost and found. "Malcolm," I started feeling my heart begin to race "I need to know how you feel for me. If tomorrow is the last day we have left I don't want to die wondering."
He gave me a shocked look; he hadn't expected me to be so forward. "Abrianna I can't,"
"You can't what Malcolm?" I interrupted
"I can't let myself be open again like before. I don't think I could stand being hurt again." He looked down at me but I felt like his eyes were far away.
I looked away from his blue eyes "You can't give up Malcolm. There's someone out there for everyone." I paused then looked back at him "Including you Malcolm."
"No, people like me don't get that privilege. I am obvious proof of that."
If he didn't think anyone cared for him, what did he think of me? Did he think I just pitied him? "That's not true.... But obvious you are too blind to see it." I replied beginning to walk away from him.
"Abri wait!" he called out reaching for my hand.
When he grabbed my hand a shock stronger than ever before went through my arm. Neither one of us this time pulled away. We stood just staring at each other in the moonlight through the window. "I'm sorry Abri. I've just lost so much I didn't think I could open myself to be hurt again."
"I could help you, that's all I want to do. I.. I really care for you Malcolm. I've never felt for someone this strong."
"Not even Trevor."
I shook my head "No, this is much different."
"I care for you too Abri. It's much different than with Amara and Eve though..."
We both then became silent. Both of us waiting for the next move. My heart felt like it was beating 90 miles a minute. Before I knew it Malcolm leaned down to me and placed his lips on mine. It felt a lot different from the moment on the plane. That felt like an accident like it shouldn't have happened, but this it felt natural. I let go of his hand and wrapped my arms around his neck. As we stood in each other’s brace I felt like all my troubles had disappeared.
It seemed like as soon as it happened it was over. Malcolm released his arms from my waist and said "You really should get some sleep."
I grinned "You too."
He nodded and walked back to his room. I watched him as he disappeared into his room. I brought my hand up to lips. Go to bed Abrianna. Raphael's annoyed voice said
Right on it! I replied with a chuckle.~
I awoke that morning with Layla banging on the door. "Get up everyone!"
I looked over and saw Evelynn had already gone into the bathroom and Zoe was no where to be seen. I realized then that Zoe hadn't been here when I got back from seeing Malcolm. She tended to stay out late and leave early. I didn't know how she did it, I looked over at the clock and saw it was 7:32 a.m. You wouldn't have been tired if you'd just gone to bed instead of going to see Malcolm. Raphael said'
I rolled my eyes
Don't roll your eyes at me! I am being serious with you.
Yes dad, I replied sarcastically. I couldn't tell if he was potentially going to laugh or get more frustrated with me. He didn't laugh much or have a sense of humor.
I do too have a sense of humor. He said defensively
Mhm....
I do!
I shook my head and laughed. Another loud knock came from the door, I expected it to be Layla but when the knocking didn't stop. I quickly stood up and ran to the door. When I opened it I pushed back by Malcolm. "Malcolm? Malcolm what are you doing?"
He stopped and looked at me "Have you seen Zoe?"
"No... I just assumed she just left like she usually does." I replied
"Damn, I should have found her sooner."
Eve had now come out of the bathroom, she looked at me then to Malcolm "What's going on?"
"That's what I'm wondering." I replied turning my gaze to Malcolm
"Zoe's gone." He said shortly
"How do you know? She may have just gone out like usual." Eve said crossing her arms
He shook his head "No, she was worried..."
"About what Malcolm?" I exclaimed
"Gemma, she was worried about Gemma." He replied shaking his head with frustration
"Gemma? But didn't she," Eve started
"Die?" Malcolm interrupted "I thought she did well we all did including Zoe until yesterday. She found out that Gemma never actually died."
Eve and I gave him a bewildered look. How was that even possible. I could feel Raphael's confusion in my head. "If she's not dead where is she?" I asked
"I don't know. That's what I was going to ask Zoe and how she could possibly know Gemma was still alive."
"I don't understand." I said almost in a whisper
"None of us do.." Malcolm said putting his hand on my shoulder
"Have you told Layla yet?" Eve asked
"No, I think she has enough troubles already. "
Eve and I nodded our heads in agreement. "Well," he started "We better get prepared. We have a long day ahead of us."~
Zoe:
I know I shouldn't have left without telling anyone, but I knew they would just keep from going. I had to go find Gemma, if she was truly still alive who knows what she could be doing. How could she be dead at the Society then somehow come back to life somewhere else. I wondered if Luke knew about her fate. What would he do if he knew she had died and came back to life? Would he still release Lucifer?
I had been walking for about four hours now, I left late that night hoping no one would notice me leaving. They didn't of course I am not the most important thing at the moment. It was about two in morning now if I had to guess. I had to find Gemma before the war or Luke... How I would ever do that though I didn't know. I had been walking north this entire time hoping I'd find some sort of clue. I was walking in a huge forest and the best I ever got to finding anything useful were a bunch of deer tracks.
I stifled a yawn as I continued on. I hadn't been getting the best sleep and my body was beginning to tire but I had to keep going.
Turn east Zoe, you'll find what you're looking for. My mother's wonderful voice said to me
I nodded my head and turned. I wasn't sure what I'd find but it was the best I had.~
After walking for another hour I saw a campfire in the distant. I could hear angry voices as well yelling at each other. I squinted my eyes to see outlines of many people in the distance. Rouges I thought to myself. I hid myself in the shadows hoping I'd avoid being seen. I sat beside the tree to wait for the rouges to settle down so I could sneak in to find Luke.
The voices finally began to stop and I looked around the tree to see no demons were in site. All of them had gone on there ways to bed in their tents. I crept as quietly as I could into the camp. I knew this could probably a death sentence for me. If a demon sees me I will be killed on the spot no questions asked. They were more of a shoot first and ask questions later.
As I made my way through the camp I passed a tent and heard voices inside. "Don't forget what I told you." a low man's voice.
"I know. Don't worry about it, it'll be easy. I don't care for her anymore." Another voice replied
"Good Clement,"
Clement? What the hell was he doing with rouges? I tried to think of who the she they were talking about. I knew Clement and Evelynn had a huge argument... but he wouldn't kill her because of it would he? Clement loved Evelynn more than a dog loves its bone. Though at times it wasn't obvious, but by the way he looked at her you could tell. He wouldn't really try to kill her?... Would he? I took another step to listen better when a twig snapped underneath my feet. The conversation stopped and I could hear both of them begin to leave the tent to investigate. My heart beat began to race, I quickly and quietly made my way behind another tent. I knelt down and held my breath as they searched the perimeter of the tent. I closed my eyes and prayed they'd go away. Only feet away from me I could hear the footsteps stop. I opened my eyes slowly and saw it was Clement. Seconds went by that turned into minutes. I was almost certain any minute he'd see or hear me. My legs had started to quiver from being in that position for so long. When I thought my legs would give out on me Clement finally moved away. "Must of been an animal." he said to the other rouge
When the two finally disappeared I released my breath and stood up cautiously I noticed something interesting ahead of me. I could see a large wooden cage. A very dim light was casted in there from the flames. I could see a faint outline of someone sitting at the far end of the cage. Whoever it was in there must of heard me as I tried to get closer. "Who's there?" The man called
Luke? I quickened my pace "Luke?" I asked
"Zoe? Is that you? How is that possible?" He said
When I got closer to him I saw his face was bruised and scrapped, his eyes were a dark maroon color. Once close enough Luke ran over to me and put his hands through the bars and took my hands. His hands were ice cold "I had to come find you."
"Why Zoe?" he whispered "A demon could see you any minute, you need to leave."
I shook my head "Not without you."
"You have to Zoe. If the rouges get you I don't know what I'd do."
"You don't have to do this Luke. I mean release Him." I whispered putting my hand on his cheek.
He pulled away and said "I don't have much of a choice Zoe. They're going to kill me tomorrow, that's how they'll release Luci."
"Don't call him that." I scolded
He shrugged his shoulders "I have to save Gemma as well. You know that Zoe." He must of seen the sadness in my eyes. "What is it Zoe? Is Gemma okay?" His voice becoming filled with panic
I looked away and said "She past away.... The Society told me two days ago, but,"
"No! NO NO NO! That's not possible. He promised he told me he'd let her live if I did what he said." He interrupted
I put my hand through the bars and grabbed his hand again "Luke please be quiet and listen."
"You must be wrong..." He continued trying to get out of my grasp
"Luke listen!" When he continued to rant on like an idiot and would not stop I did the one thing I could do. I slapped him hard across the face.
"What the hell Zoe?" He asked grabbing his face
"Sorry Luke, but you have to listen to me. Gemma is dead at least that's what the Society. I learned though she wasn't actually dead..."
His eyes brightened "Zoe, I don't understand."
"I don't either, but that's one of the reasons I came here. I had to come look for her."
"Oh thank god." He said
"Luke tell me how to get you out of here. Together we can find her."
He put his hand on my face "I want to Zoe, but I can't... You go find her, I'll see what I can do here."
"Who says I need finding?"
My body froze instantly. I knew that voice, the voice I had grown to know and love almost my entire life. Before I turned around I looked into Luke's eyes. They were starring at the girl behind us. I took a deep breath and turned around and saw her. Gemma, but not the Gemma I knew. Her once joyful blue eyes were now pure black. "No," I whispered looking at her.
"Gemma? How? I mean.." Luke said stumbling through his words
"What's that brother? I can't understand anything you're saying." She said with sarcasm. Her once sweet and innocent voice was replaced by ones full of hatred.
"I thought you had.. died." I said
She shrugged her shoulders "So did I, at least until I opened my eyes here. I was greeted by a man with black eyes and dark hair and skin. His eyes were blacker than mine now. I later found out he was leader of the rouges, his name is Gedeon. " I knew she was talking about that was speaking with Clement. "I honestly didn't know what to think." she continued "I thought I was dreaming, Gedeon explained to me that I had been saved and that I get a new chance at life."
"Yeah but as a monster!" Luke yelled
"Shh Luke please lower your voice!" I said grabbing his arm
"A lot has happened between you two since I've been.. away." She said arching her eyebrow and grinning
I released his arm instantly. Not wanting to continue on this subject I said "Who turned you?"
She chuckled then said "Oh I'm sure you'd know him very well. Especially you Luke..."
"No, you don't mean..." he started
"Yes Luke, Lucifer did it to me. At least that's what's Gedeon told me." she replied walking closer to us
"He said he'd let you live if I did what he wanted." Luke said becoming more frantic
"I am alive Luke." she replied
"No, you are not. You are a monster not the sister I used to have."
Her eyes became sad "Luke I am still your sister."
Luke didn't hear her though. He was pacing through the cage talking to himself. I turned my gaze back to Gemma and said "Gemma help me get Lucas out of here and we can leave. You don't have to stay here."
She looked at me and was obviously not sad anymore "I can't do that Zoe. It's no that simple, I'm not human anymore like you. I wouldn't fit in anywhere don't you understand?"
"Gemma, I know a rouge that has broken away from them. She's helping us now."
"I know that. Gedeon told me everything that had happened and it's her loss. She'll end up dying in the end anyways. Along with you and the others."
"How could you say that Gem?" I asked "You don't have to be like them."
I could see the anger come on her face. She charged at me and knocked me into a nearby tree. "Gemma stop!" Luke yelled
She snapped her head back at him and hissed. I began to become light headed from Gemma's grip around my throat. I tried to kick at her but it didn't effect her at all. "Please Gemma stop." Luke begged
When my eye sight began to turn black I fell to the ground. Gemma had been thrown away from me.I looked up and found Luke looking back down at me. He seemed just as surprised at what he had done as I was. Now wasn't the time to ask questions though. Luke grabbed my hand and brought me to my feet. When we looked back over towards Gemma we both began to panic when she was gone. "Luke let's go." I said
He shook his head "I can't just leave Gemma."
"Please Luke we have to go. She could have gone to get others by now."
"Zoe I can't..." He whispered
"Fine, I'll go without you then." I said becoming irritated.
"Zoe, I don't want to lose you again," he said starring into my eyes "but I can't just leave her. She's all I have left."
I sighed "No Luke you don't only have her but you have me too. You're not alone."
We were both silent when I then wrapped my arms around him. He ran a hand through my hair and said "Where would I be without you?"
Before I could reply I heard someone clapping their hands behind us. We released each other instantly and stood face to face with the rouge leader Gedeon. "How touching young love is.Pity I'd have to ruin it." He nodded his head and other demons emerged from the shadows, Clement was one of them. I felt a cold hand grab my arm. I instantly pulled away and tried to fight off the rouges. I cried out in pain as one of them grabbed me by my hair and threw me to the ground. "Don't touch her!?" Luke yelled trying to fight off the demons. I looked up and saw Clement looking down at me. He tried to not to show his emotions but I could see he wasn't happy with what he was doing. "Take them away." Gedeon ordered to the others. Clement picked me up by my shoulders and began to lead me away. I saw the others doing the same with Luke. We gave each one final glance, I wasn't sure if I'd see him again.
"Why did you come?" Clement asked once we were away from the other rouges
"Thats' none of your business you trader." I replied sharply
He grabbed my shoulders "Look I didn't have any choice."
"Everyone has a choice Clement. Now if you don't mind I'd appreciate if you stopped talking to me and you'd just kill me now."
"Zoe," but before he could continue footsteps approached behind us.
"Clement is she giving you problems?" Gedeon asked
"No." He replied flatly "I'm just taking her somewhere to lock her up."
"Good good. She'll be good bait for tomorrow." Gedeon said with a sadistic grin
I glared at the two of them. Gedeon chuckled a bit and placed a hand under my chin "I still wouldn't mind turning you.You have... spirit."
I slapped his hand away "Keep your filthy hands off of me."
He laughed again then said "Exactly why I like you. You'd fit right in with us, especially with Gemma."
Clement's eyes widened "Gemma?" He then looked over at me with shock
"You seem surprised." Gedeon said
"I heard she had died...." He replied
"Shows how much you know." I mumbled under my breath
Gedeon slapped my face knocking me to the ground. "You don't seem to be in the position to be talking to us like that."
I glared at him and then he said to Clement "Take care of her Clement. I've got other things to do."
When he was gone Clement tried to help me up but I pushed away his hand. "Well are you going to kill me or not?~
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