Cherry & Vanilla

Goddess of Death

Alicia's pov
Great; now they're all terrified of me. Yet again, I did this to myself. If only I could keep my big mouth shut and not take every challenge people throw at me. I've always been a bit too prideful yet not egotistic. I know what I can and can't do but I won't let others tell me that.

I got back to my room and started pacing. What if they kick me out? Ok I can't think like that, I have to stay positive. Freaking out will only make this worse, quite literally. I'm not trying to take their building down in a blaze of frustration. I decide to take a walk hoping it'll calm my nerves.

I make sure to grab my necklace this time and head out the front door. The property is fucking ginormous so I just go off in the direction I think is west. It leads to a forest and I go in without hesitation. Once I'm about half a mile in I sit under a tree, a little hedgehog coming out to play with me.

I conjure up some berries and mushrooms and start to feed it. It sits on my lap and I pet it softly, she's so friendly. Well I assume it's a she, I just feel like it is. After a while I start to get this weird tingly sensation. I always get this when someone is talking about me. They seem... worried? I'm not sure who would be worried about me.

I close my eyes and search for them and see Cordelia and Hela inside my room. The blonde seems panicked while Hela tries to calm her. "I'm in the forest" I speak and it echoes into the room, they look around confused and I chuckle. Hela shakes her head and whispers something to Cordelia.

The blonde looks unsure but nods her head nonetheless and then I open my eyes. I sit there and wait for whoever is coming, I know one of them is. My suspicions are proved to be correct when I see Hela coming directly towards me. "Hey" she utters softly, sitting next to me under the tree.

The hedgehog gets up and scurries away and I pull my knees to my chest. "Look... I know last night was- well it was something. I know you're scared and you don't know what's happening, that's normal. I also know how hard it can be thinking everyone is scared of you" she smiles sympathetically, "I don't-" "Alicia" she interjects sternly.

"Everyone always is, ok? I try my best to keep myself under control and even then it's not enough. It's like people are terrified of me simply because I was born" I exclaim. "I know, honey. It's frustrating, but we're not afraid of you. We're not going to send you away. We're just... confused. None of us have ever seen anyone like you before" she confesses.

"Seems that's the conclusion of everyone I meet" I mumble, "well we're different. I will personally see to it that we work this out, ok? I get what it's like to be misunderstood, and feared because of that. I think we all just need a bit of time to discuss and figure out what the best course of action is. Most importantly, we won't decide anything without consulting you. This is your life after all" she explains.

"Thanks" I whisper, "no need, sweetheart. Now come on, they're all worried sick about you" she stands up and reaches out for me. "I'm sure they can't be that worried. I mean they saw me last night, I kicked your ass" I giggle. "First of all, you did not 'kick my ass'. Secondly, I said the same but you know we still have to check" she sighs.

"I appreciate you for coming out here" I express as we walk back, "well I couldn't let Delia come freak you out" she chuckles. "Fair point" I agree, "she's brilliant but she worries too much" Hela notes. "I can see that, but she has a good reason. Though I'm not sure what exactly it is, yet" I say.

"You really have potential, you know? More than that, actually. I hope you know I only pushed you so hard because I knew you could do it" she remarks, opening the door and letting me go in first. "I know" I assure her, "well I've got papers to grade unfortunately" she rolls her eyes.

"Starting tomorrow you'll be working with each of us. We decided to just split up classes if that's alright with you" she suggest, "sure" I agree. "Great. I left your schedule in your room" she says patting my shoulder, "see ya later, kiddo" she adds. I open my mouth but she stops me, "don't. It sounded weird coming out too" she grimaces.

We both chuckle and go our separate ways. I'm actually able to find my room quickly this time. I glance over the schedule and see my first class everyday is with Cordelia. Well that shouldn't be a bad start to the morning. I can't lie, they're starting to grow on me; especially her. In fact I don't think I've talked to anyone else.

There's students roaming the halls at all times pretty much but aside from that one girl I haven't talked to anyone. I like keeping to myself so hopefully it stays that way. I decide to head to bed because I did stay up all night and I'm exhausted. I take a shower and do my little routine before heading to bed.