I didn't expect everything to go back to normal once I found out the truth. Some part of me expected that this entire revelation would completely tear my world apart but the only thing that was remotely different about it was the fact that Aunt Lily chose to stay at Montre, Mrs. Fabrey suggested that it would be the safest place for her right now and that if Keket was coming after me it would be smart to keep my loved ones close by. At least we were able to patch things up, after hearing them out I couldn't stay mad at her. I would have done the same thing to protect her.
The night I found out about everything I spent the entire evening reading the books that Mrs. Fabrey left on the library table. She said that they might help me figure out some of the questions that still needed answering but I felt like each time I got an answer I was left with a million other questions. I hated feeling so helpless and I thought having more knowledge about the situation would help me feel more prepared but it didn't.
All I knew was that Keket was one of the strongest demons anyone has ever met. She was even stronger than Rayla and that's exactly why she couldn't be killed but she could be imprisoned. I didn't want everyone around me to put themselves at risk trying to protect me, Aunt Lily walked me back to my dorm after we left the library and she told me that I had the power to bring light back to Earth and that with time I would be able to do exactly that. That's why they needed to keep me safe, because I was some kind of asset and could help return Earth to its former glory.
I hadn't even thought much about the whole helping Earth part. It made me feel as if I was on the brink of breaking out in hives, too much stress for me to deal with all at once. I assume the best thing I can do right now is to try to help where I can. If they will let me help that is. It's my life and I should at least have a say in what I want.
Anthony - believe it or not - stayed away, I hadn't seen him since the last time we spoke. I know that it's only been a few days but I was sure that he would just find a way to weasel his way back into my life and as far as I remember he was never one to shy away from what he wanted.
"Bells," A voice called out from behind me pulling me out of deep thought.
I watched as Julien tripped over his feet running up to me, "Wait up!" He waved his hands in the air causing him to drop a few of his textbooks, "Shoot." He scrambled to the floor.
"Are you okay?" I could help but let out a small giggle as I went to his side to help him, "Here you go," I handed him his History and Math textbook, "What's got you in such a hurry?"
Julien let out an awkward chuckle, "I need your help with the History essay Rider gave us."
"Oh-"
"Plus I haven't seen you in ages and I thought we should catch up." He got to his feet and dusted off his clothes, "What do you think?'
I shrugged, "Sure, of course, I'm free 24/7 so just let me know when you wanna hang out."
A wide smile tugged at the corners of his lips, "This afternoon at the Library?"
"Uhm-" I hadn't gone there since I found out the whole truth and I didn't plan on going there anytime soon, "We can't meet up anywhere else?"
He hesitated for a second before shaking his head, "No can do, we've gotta meet up at the Library."
I gave him a tight-lipped smile, "Library it is then."
Julien smiled back at me and in the same breath walked away without a care in the world. I wish I didn't have a care in the world.
The Library was the last place I wanted to be right now but I guess now I would just have to grin and bear it. The reason for my feeling this way can be summed up in one little word, Josiah. He has been staring daggers at me every chance he gets as if he was ready to call Keket and hand me over on a silver platter and after what Luca did to him I could understand how his disdain for me only grew stronger. Speaking of Luca he had spent every day in afternoon detention thanks to Mrs. Fabrey's no-bullying policy. I'm surprised all Josiah had was a few bruised bones and zero broken ones.
