Invictus

Chapter 8

LYANNA

After Khione's little explanation, she left and Fireball was in the corner, eating and doubling in size. Maybe one day April could ride him. Then we left, I and Liu.

"Can't believe Khione, she was Judy Wallis. I loved her, she was an exchange student from Down under and we worked so hard on the snow project, she even created our own snow, now I think about it, the snow was very realistic. " Liu said, turning up Amazon Avenue.

"I hated her, we had gotten into school together, we became friends in the beginning, she broke down all my walls and I finally showed her my tattoos, and off she went. Literally, she skipped into the principals office." I said, acid in my undertone.

"I suppose I should thank her anyway, if not for her. I would be in Britain, dealing with the cute brit boys and girls, all snotty nose prickheads that prowled the lawns and hallways of Southampton Prep, in that horrid grey uniform. "

Liu laughed , " Alright diva, we are at your residence"

"Thanks" I slid out of my purse, some  dollar bills for gas, and left the car. I turned "don't forget training tomorrow "

She honked her horn in agreement and swerved off.

I unlocked my small home and stepped in, pausing for any signs of Deity intrusion, none .

I threw my bag down on the bean bag, after I had taken out my sketchpad, my phone and a couple of pencils, I blocked out the world and started on my play list, humming slightly along.

Settling down at one of the window panes, I flicked soft brushes of pencil over the A4, I stayed that way for a long time. I love to be alone, there's a certain beauty in solitude and the dark.

I thought back to my mum, or the memories of what's left of her, how she always smiled at me, told me she loved me no matter what. Then she died. My stepmother on the other hand just wanted to get rid of me. Hence, prep and now here.

Far from the madding crowd. Something was brushing my dangling foot, something warm and furry. Like Fireball. Fireball can't be here.

I pulled out my earphones and a little brown bundle bounded into the kitchen, I chased it only to stop in Artemis' wake, she was holding a cup of chocolate, the white chunks of marshmallows floating, steam leaving it. Another cup sat on the table.

"Here" She motioned, the cup flew across the room and settled in my outstretched palm. The dog rubbed against her.

"This is for you" She motioned " it's a wolf cub, not a dog. You'll get a daily portion of meat for her" She said something in Greek and the cub slinked forward and sat in front of me.

It was dark brown, with gold eyes. It's nails flecked with gold and a velvet collar.

"Every envoy of the gods needs a protector " She said, marshmallows flashed white from there.

"Now" She walked by me" let us  go watch the game of Thrones"

"They aren't on now " I replied "but the Big Bang Theory is"

Trailing behind her with the cub trailing behind me, she stopped at my sketchpad. "You met Tyger" She said, took a sip of her hot chocolate and settled on the bean bag, dumping my bag at the side. she looked sideways at me and smiled. "you have a strong spirit,  Lyanna, that's what your team needs. A leader with a strong spirit. your mother would be so proud of you."
   Then she began to hum and my eyes drifted close.

When I woke up, I was alone with the cub, I need to name you.

Rocky? "No, that's obvious."

I sat and smiled. "C'mere Khione. "

The wolf cub came running.

So hey guys, that hunk up there is Tyger!!!
The girls are getting pets! , I mean, Protectors.

Who's your favourite so far?