... In Love and War 1/3

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A/n:   EEEEEEE!!!!  If you can't tell, I have been REALLY excited about this chapter!  So excited, in fact, that there was no way I could fit it all in one reasonably sized chapter.  So this will be in two parts!


??? POV

It appears that despite my warning the two of them are getting closer anyway. The Serpent is dangerous whether he serves as friend or foe, no matter what the gamble having him within the upcoming fight will only be inviting chaos. And Nora... She is releasing her restraints without her own knowing! The security she feels is not keeping as safe as she thinks it is. The boy is helping her stay on track, but The Serpent is tempting her in the wrong direction! Perhaps if I had fully explained to Nora before she left...

But how could I explain something of this magnitude to such a young girl? The power she holds is phenomenal, wondrous, but deadly to all including her. She was very young when The Beast first made itself known, and the ordeal nearly killed her. She may be of no interest to the Council, but only as long as he does not learn who she is.

I may have to intervene again. Nora alone has the capabilities of this power herself, I only fear for her future. I cannot make Nora's choices for her, only guide her and make her aware of her choices. My dear student... I promised your mother I'd watch over you. But I don't have the power to do so from here.

Nora's POV

Yesterday, in the forest, was just... what can I say? Wow!

I mean, sure it wasn't a real kiss, a kiss for sure, but not the 'golden rule' kiss. However, it was enough to decide on... It will be happening! A part of my brain is saying not to get all goofy over this, while the other part has me jumping up and down on my bed because the yes is definite! Not actually, but close too! The most I'll allow out today is a non-stop smile, and maybe I'll tell the others about it. Oh, who am I kidding? I'll at least be telling Jenny!

I made fun of my old friend Laura when she got all giddy and excited over her first boyfriend. She would text me at midnight just to remind me! I'd had a boyfriend at the time too. But now I feel like I shouldn't have teased her for going so gaga over Brent. When girls get like this we just... can't help it! Okay, sure I am nineteen and I should have better control over this. But I think just this once I can let it slide by a little.

The drive up to A. Nigma was actually pretty ordinary. Ordinary, like a regular day in life that you just count for a good day, there are no conspiracies, secrets and threats. Just a routine were for once things are going even better than you imagined. And why couldn't I? Sure I hadn't completely forgotten about Finnwich and his cryptic message. The event just went in the back of my mind while the date I had later that day was front and center. I was able to learn a lot and... and... yeah know! Date number three was definitely happening in my mind, and the promise I made was totally in the cards.

You get where I'm going with this right? I was setting myself up for disappointment. I should have recognized the quiet before the storm.

I was humming a little song that couldn't remember the lyrics to when Lee comes up behind me and taps me on the shoulder. "Hey."

"Hi!" I answer back

"Looks like someone's in a good mood. After yesterday I'd thought you'd just go home and beat up your punching bag."

"Truth be told, I almost did. But remember that guy who lent me that white helmet awhile back?"

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