Away From Reality/ A Carlos DeVil Story/

Say What Now?

Payton had spent all summer with Ben, being the king's advisor was not an easy job.

Payton walked around the fountain to see a bunch of reporters surrounding Ben, Payton stepped in front of him, "Excuse me. Hi, I know you all have questions to ask King Ben but right now he is late for a council meeting. Now I am going to have to ask you to leave or else I'll have to call security,"

"Princess Payton, have you gotten any closer to finding your mother?" A reporter asked her,

"This case is classified and is a private matter. I will not answer any questions, thank you!" Payton called out as the reporters left.

"Thanks,"

"No problem, besides, reporters are super annoying to deal with," Payton looked out to the grounds. A sharp pain ran through her head, she winced and almost collapsed but Ben caught her,

"You ok?" He set her down on the fountain,

"Yeah, it's just a headache. I'm fine," Payton said, pressing on her forehead.

"Another one? Pay, that's like the fifteenth one this week! This isn't normal, you need to see a doctor!" Ben said sternly,

"I'm fine,"

"No, you're not. This has been going on all summer. Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, we've all noticed you aren't well. This isn't normal Pay,"

"I know," Payton sighed.

"Please promise me you'll check it out. At least go see mom," Ben pleaded,

"Okay, I will. But I can't today,"

Ben stood and held out his arm, "Let's go find the others okay?" Payton nodded and stood with the help of Ben, he let her lean on him as they went around the grounds. Luckily for Payton, it was a little cloudy outside so the sun wasn't hurting her head. Ben finally spotted the four VKs and led them over to where they were, "Hi Mal,"

"Hi Ben," Lonnie, Jane and Evie said in synch. Jay and Carlos walked back over and joined the little group. Jane and Lonnie left for a moment to talk about something. The sun decided to shine through the clouds at that moment, making everything brighter. Payton's head throbbed as she squeezed Ben's arm. She shut her eyes tight and leaned her forehead against his arm,

"No, no, no. The light, it hurts," Payton's legs grew weak and this time, Carlos caught her,

"Payton! Not again," Carlos said as he kneeled down. Jane and Lonnie ran over,

"What's happening?" Lonnie asked, concerned.

"She's having another episode," Jay said as he furiously looked around for shade.

Payton's vision flashed, she saw her mom, Felicity, running through a forest. "Come on Snow! Hurry!" she called out, a growl was heard from behind her. She kept running until a giant wolf jumped out in front of her. Felicity drew her bow, "I don't want to hurt you Red," was all she said before the image flashed and Payton woke up. She winced, the pain in her head was unbearable.

"Pay, are you ok?" Carlos asked softly,

Payton clutched her head, "No, it's bad. Really bad," she cried out.

"Jane, go get your mom!" Evie called to her. By then, a crowd had formed around them. Carlos held Payton in his arms, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kept her eyes shut. Anything to keep the light out,

"It hurts, it hurts," Payton cried out whispering,

"I know Pay, it's going to be okay, I promise," Carlos said, holding her tight.