15 - Willow

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Screaming echoed into the room. It was deafening. Zade was on his feet instantly. Following it.

Zade, Kelly, Malakai and Raven had grouped with the Fae Queen and her Second in the Throne room once they confirmed the Infernals were gone. Outside, no one had reported anything strange.

They had lounged along the steps of the throne besides Zade, who sat on a chair against the wall. Silent as death.

Kelly whispered to the Queen. Malakai making small talk, trying to make a light conversation with Raven.

Zade ran across corridors, skipping stairs up and down and he stopped when he found himself at the room Danielle was staying in. He pushed his way in. Alert. He raced to her bed but it was empty. Tidied. He turned to the balcony, empty.

He heard something fall. He turned and at the door, Danielle had fallen. Instantly, he was at her aide. Arms sliding underneath and she was floating to the bed. Her body felt hot. Too hot.

"Danny..." he whispered. Her eyes fluttered underneath. He nudged her shoulder slightly. Then her eyes shot open. He jumped back in surprise. He stared at her. Her eyes. Completely white with electricity running through them, electricity spilling from them.

"Danny...?" He whispered again. He stepped closer and reached out with his hand.

Danielle sat up. She was awake...but not really. She stood at the centre of her room. Observed her surroundings. Stared at Zade. Her face was blank as ever. Zade felt scared now. Felt afraid for her. In an instant, her arms flew open, fire spreading to her arms and then everywhere. Wings formed behind her and the white flame enveloped them.

It disappeared as fast as it appeared before him, save the wings. Zade stared.

As if broken from her trance, Danielle rubbed her eyes then looked up at her Mentor. A strange look on her face but nonetheless, Zade sighed in relief. She was okay.

"Danny!" Malakai was at the door. He raced to crush her body into his arms. She almost fell back but her wings balanced her.

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