Power of the 8 Elements

Chapter Thirty Five

 "Do you enjoy being with the Order?" Bones asked.

I nodded, "They're all like me. I love being with them, but at the same time, I like being with you."

"Our parents don't want you around them, though," Terri said.

"They've made that very clear," I said, "We're actually banned from using the words 'arcane' and 'order' in the same sentence. And 'demigod'."

Just then a purple bird with a long golden tail flew into the room. It landed on my hands and turned into a message.

"Who's it from?" Ferd asked.

"Skrael?" Cel whispered.

I rolled my eyes and unrolled the message. It read:

Dear Phoenix,

I'd like to inform you that the winter season is coming up. During that time of year, the Arcane Order's fortress moves to Arcadia from December 21st up until March 20th. Since we protect the balance between magic and mortal, we must travel between universes to observe the differences. I know you enjoy living with your friends and family, and I, myself, can't imagine being away from them for so long, however Bellroc has made it very clear how important our job is to the Earth. I respect your opinion on whether you want to stay or not.

Love, Skrael of the North Wind

"So you have to go?" Bones said.

"Does she?" Terri said.

I looked at the letter and skimmed through it. I now had two choices—stay with my friends and family or go with Skrael and the Order.

"It's Terry's decision," Lucifer said.

I had my back turned and during that moment I was thinking.

Lucifer POV

Terry turned. She looked at us solemnly.

"I'm going with Order," she said slowly.

All of us hugged her knowing that we weren't going to see Terry for three months. And tomorrow was December 21st.