Split Spirit

Chapter twenty three

Artemis

After our meeting with the Moon Goddess we sent out two spies. Twin warriors whose stealth skills are unmatched. Foxglove and Grimmlock Teak, both volunteered but before we allowed them to go Zeke got in contact with a white witch.

"I'm not doubting your skills, I just want you to have extra protection," Z had said handing them each a magic stone. He had gotten them spelled to erase ones presence, unfortunately the spell is so complicated to make the witch could only make the two. Not only that but the spell has a time limit of fifteen minutes.

The twins accepted the offer as the boon it was and headed out, it has been four days since then and I'm getting antsy.

So in the meantime, we have been working with the pack members who are able to fight and are making them better at what they do. Also working on beefing up their defensive skills, I had talked with some other Gods with our Goddess' help, to learn ways that we might fight against the enemy's alchemy.

The easiest way usually is to destroy the transmutation circle, but in the golem's case the little philosopher stones inside. Or forcing them to expend all the energy within the stone.

I have also taken it upon myself to help those who are not as adept at fighting. I worry it's not going to be enough, but that is probably why the Goddess in all her wisdom reminds me that in war there are always losses. I can only do so much or save so many, that is the nature of war. It is a fact she has whispered to me on more than one occasion, usually when I feel myself get overwhelmed by the tasks assigned to me.

Zeke has been helping me cope with my anxiety, by giving me many orgasms before bed. I know he's so selfless (note my sarcasm), but it honestly helps me sleep when I cant stop thinking at night. Not only that but he's my rock, having him near calms my worries, as mine calms his.

He plays his cards close to the vest most of the time but I can tell when it all hits him, like it does to me.

Last night when we were just relaxing on the couch before heading to bed he said, "I don't know why but for some reason I keep worrying about Bell. I know my brother is a strong warrior, capable of handling himself, but it's.... Gods I hope it's not like a premonition or something."

"I wish that I could say that we wont lose anyone, that I can protect everyone." I said then kissed his lips softly with my hands on his cheeks. "I will promise to do everything I can to protect those I'm able."

"Just make sure that at the end of this you make it out alive, live for me that's all I need you to do. I love you Artie, I want us to start a family together when this is finally over," Z sighed kissing me, pulling me under him.

"Are we practicing, the Goddess said that I won't be able to get pregnant till this ends," I had said between kisses.

"You know the saying, practice makes perfect," he kissed me senseless.

Let's just say it's a good thing Bell lives with Nora now.

Shaking my head to clear my mind of stray thoughts I focus on my meditation. I've found that doing this early in the morning helps to center me before I go to instruct the others.

-Luna the spies have returned they are making their way to the conference room.

"I'm on my way"

I make my way to the conference room, where I can already feel Zeke's presence. Walking in I see the twins and some of my tension dims.

"We were able to locate the prisoners but the cells were spelled and heavily guarded," Grimm says with a sour look.

"Brother you know we wouldn't have been able to get them out stop beating yourself up, I understand your frustration but it's not helping," Foxglove says trying to comfort him.

"Your brother is right Grimm, I know it goes against our nature to leave the helpless behind but without your Intel we go in completely blind," Bell says from Zeke's left.

"I know it's just, I think my mate was one of the ladies in the cell with the kids," Grimm confesses and Fox winces.

"Gods Grimm why didn't you tell me," Fox asks in a strained voice.

"It wouldn't have made a difference! We couldn't get any closer without some help and we had to give the Alpha the map we made!" He shouts angrily at his twin.

Before anyone can stop me or I think better of it I hug Gimmlock tightly, "I will do everything I can to bring her here to you safely. Even if that is just giving you the distraction needed for you to free her yourself. We will save the prisoners, use your anger, turn it into energy towards saving who we can." I tell him and I feel him let some of his tension fade.

Stepping back he looks me in the eyes and thanks me.

After that we looked over the blueprints for the structure that Foxglove stole, and the over all map the twins made. It was all very detailed honestly I wasn't sure how they managed it.

"Alpha those stones you gave us were our saving grace, without them we wouldn't have been able to get all this or even make it back alive." They said in unison the way twins seem to be able to do.

"I'm assuming that you used the stones when you went to where the prisoners were, how bad is the security system?" Bell asks and I glanced worriedly at Grimm.

"We would need to set fire to another part of the building just to get the armed golems out. Well probably then there's the attack spells we almost tripped."Grimm says.

"Not to mention the cell walls and bars are all enchanted as well. We will probably need the aid of your witch friend to help us Alpha," Fox says picking up where Grimm left off.

"Let me see what I can do, Tilly and her husband Rye dont really like leaving their land much." Zeke says pensively.

"If that's everything go and get checked out with medical, then go get some food and rest, you've done well," Z tells them proudly and they nod taking their leave.

"Atleast now we can form a definitive plan," Bell says and I agree.

I just hope am able to keep my promises to Grimmlock and Zeke.