One day away to Escape

Well Zander never came back, he said he would be here by five, but it’s already six and a quarter to seven. 

I was trying to finish my lunch from 2 hours ago, key word trying, but I was not hungry(as always). Then I felt a shiver go down my spine, meaning one thing. Reginald. I knew because that only happened when he was near, which was not surprising we all got shivers from the cold, as does he radiate off him to anyone really. Feeling his presents, I wanted to say that I knew he was there, but something stopped me from saying it.

“Hello, my sunshine stuck in the devil’s cell, again” A whisper to my ear said. I sat there probably pale as him not knowing what to say next, he jumped down from the ceiling, making me move back a little in shock. He stood in front of me with a different suit, all black, but instead of a black tie it was red. Not a big difference, but I did notice his eyes were blood-red, indicating he ate before coming here.

“Reginald, do you want an army of wolves to attack you?” I questioned, putting my head to the side, praying he would say what I wanted him to say.

“You know sunshine, I would love that. No worries, I only came here to ask you if you were coming to dinner with, but it looks like you already have.” He stated, looking down at my plate and right back at me. 

Why would he ever think that he knows I can’t just go out to dinner, just because we have an alliance doesn’t mean I need to be in every meeting they had.

“I should start going before that wolf you were talking about before—,” 

A sudden bang came from the door, interrupting his last words, by the smell and noise and the mutters outside I knew who was here and rushed before they broke down the door. Opening it two familiar creatures came crashing in falling on the floor right on the floor, they stood up quickly, patting off the invisible dust and rushing in front to protect me.

“Daisy. Zander what a pleasure seeing you both here. May I help you?” He smiled, raising his brow, another arrogant smirk appearing.

“You know the rules no one comes into this room NOT EVEN YOU REGINALD, you know that.” Daisy said, getting right up in his face, ready to hex the trousers off him. 

“You know,” He stepped on the side of Daisy. “I heard you….never mind” 

“ You heard what.” She said grinding her teeth having him stop in amaze gliding in front of me and giving a wink. 

“I heard that you are my little sunshine—” He chuckled, placing her black hair and putting it behind her ear. “Mentor for magic,” He chuckled again. “But I—" Pausing for a sec looking at her in disgust, “Don't think you, — are ready for that responsibility, I mean you can’t even control your shifting, so why would you Mr. Alpha even think you can control my sunshine’s magic yourself.” He pointed his ebony finger at her, his eyes went up and down, disgusted by the shifter.

Ladies and gentlemen, I will warn you know, please excuse the foul screams and awful language that is about to be said.

“WHAT THE HEX. DID YOU JUST SAY.” She screamed at the top of her lunges,  immediately changing to a dark hazel to a violet. Not even surprised at the yell he just looked at her with not emotions “Tell. Me. What. You. Just. Say” giving him a deathly stare, a stare of anger.

“Oh Daisy,” In a soft and mellow whisper, yet before he could say anything else Artemis barged in here and without a word separated both Shifter and Vampire away from each other.

“You,” He pointed at Reginald. “I told you No going into Lavender’s room.” Staring straight into the semi blood eyes. 

“And you,” to Daisy.

 “No yelling, I can hear you from a mile away.” 

“ And you,” to Zander. “I told you to watch and protect her, not bring her in danger!”  He growled at each one of them, I stepped back, knowing it was about to get messy. So as he was yelling at all three of them sneaked my way through the door hoping to get out with getting notice, thankfully I didn't and started running from the scene picking up my dress, so I don't fall. Running through the hall, only hearing the pants of my breath and the soft stops from my heels— I smiled as I got further away, thinking .... I was free.

I kept looking back making sure none of them came after me, slowing down noticing 2 maids coming up in the distance, keeping my breathing to a minimum. 

Not only that, but I tried slowing down my chest in breathing to not look like a just ran walking past them, I smiled like nothing happened, they smiled back then putting their heads down. I felt relieved, but still having nerves in me, I went up to the curtain right under the stairs. I know weird place to have curtains behind them was a picture of Artemis, sister Summer, may she be in peace. 

I lightly touched the canvas only to use the head of my fingers opening a secret passage, the golden flower that was on the bottom of the frame. I stepped back waiting for the canvas of art to open, hearing a faint creaking sound as the door slowly opening the door, watching an unlighted hallway of stairs turns to a shade of blue flames, walking down the steep circular steps the automatic flames appear I felt as if I was being watched. Yet not from a creature more like an electric device...maybe it's just me. 

Finally, taking my last couple of steps, making it to the bottom, the door slide open I  ran out as a cold breeze flew through me, knowing I’m much closer to being out. Much closer to a less claustrophobic room. The garden. A glorious place to be and de-stress. With flowers and many types of plants from other parts of the whole land. Some from the north and, some from the west all beautiful but interesting greenery.

Breathtaking from the smell of the vanilla and tea rose picking up the watering pot on the little cart next to the humorous goblins. Oh, I wouldn’t ask what is a humorous goblin is, let’s just say they are not the nicest plant walking past I started watering the Dropling Aqui’s, making sure each one gets a good amount of water and love.  I smiled as I said “I love you aqui” to each one. 

In the corner of my eye a shadow figure was creeping up on me, I strolled away like I didn’t see them and when I turned I made sure to put down the watering pot. Closing my eyes, cupping my hand together making a crystal ice ball, throwing the ball at the unknown stranger, hearing the ice particles stick to the stranger. 

Of course then also hearing a man scream turning around quick enough knowing the man I hit, slowly turning to the icicle creature cringing at sight, standing in front of the 6 almost 7 foot Griffin, using the flick of my wrist turning not so of a stranger Zander back. I looked back down but immediately looking back up feeling the familiar hug, closing my eyes, warmth going through my entire body. Not even noticing that the temperature pop dropped drastically.

        “You’ve been very sneaky today Lavy, why so?” He said as an calm chuckle came out, shrugging my shoulder in defense I looked back at Zander hoping he wouldn't get upset himself for me running away, both of us stare into each other eyes before I could answer we were disrupted by an bilious wolf, an quiet daisy, and an vexed bat.

Surprisingly for the first time I saw Reginald’s slick hair out of place, his eyes were no longer blood-red, with what it’s looks like hints of worry on his stone-cold face. All 3 of them walked up to the both of us with different emotions on their face, but for some reason something seamed different about them. I don't know if it was the smell of the freesia or the way they walked over to us, cutting the silence Artemis grabbed me by my arm squeezing it to ensure I do not leave his grip. He pulled me inside walking at a quick pace, me not being able to catch up to him, I stopped walking, making Artemis notice my stop.

He looked back in frustration but gave me the sign to go, not wanting to waste any time,  a bit of wind blew through me bringing a light shimmer to start forming around my body. My wings fluttered on my back causing my to flutter up in the air I took a deep breath finishing the process and opening my eyes, my wings slowed down a little gold dust and flower petals fell down on the way. Hearing more whispers and chuckles from the back I turned around still above the ground.

“What? Did I do something wrong.” I said putting my head to the side in confusion.

“No sunshine. " Reginald said putting his hands in his pockets, after we walked through the halls luckily having no interruptions between. 

We all arrived to the forbidden room or really just Artemis study. The only reason we call it that, because it said’s before you walk in DO NOT ENTER. In red too. Letting us all in, having one of the guards close the door for us. I thanked him and looked back at Artemis, and he looked like well...bad. God, how long has I’ve gone for 

“Lavender please come here,”  He said motioning me with two fingers to his desk, step by step I came closer to him panic-stricken flew to me, the air was thick from the tension still in it the worst part was when I looked at Daisy she put her own head down in quiet. Which was as sign meaning whatever he was going to tell me was probably more important than I think.

“Lavender, I know how you hate the anticipation, so I will just come to the chase.” He stood up from the desk giving a worried look as is, which made me more nervous than ever. 

“You're going to school. " He stated clear as day night.

Shocked, I couldn’t believe it. Was he joking with me? I looked at him seeing if there was any laughter or any type of joke into his eyes or somewhere, but there wasn’t. I was going to school. Jumping up making my wing flap like they never did before giggling on the way up in the sky I came back down with a big grin on my face.

 “Lavy,” Was all I heard when I turned around, he still had the same look on his face. I didn’t understand why was he so worried of me going to school I mean he’s never gone nor have I, so it would be fun. Making friends like actual creature's would do, and not just plants!

 “Lavender Emerald Jewels, get your wings down here NOW!!!.” Artemis yelling into my ears making me scream and almost fall to the floor. Before I did, I was able to gain balance back, flying back to the ground, trembling as I take my steps towards Artemis. My wings shivered, but I didn’t understand why was he getting like this?

        “Lavender yes, you are going to school, but the thing is—” He looked nervous but notice on how I was looking at him, so he straightened his posture. “You're going to Utopia.”