Astray, book 2

Chapter Nine

"I found you!" Cercus's voice made my blood go cold. I turned around and realized I was in a city I hadn't seen before. Cars that looked different then what I've seen before rushes by. Horns going off all around to the point that I felt almost claustrophobic despite being outside.

A much younger Cerus smiled and ran past me waving. As he slowed down I realized who he was talking too. An also much younger Ava turned and looked at him. Her hair was the pretty dark auburn once again. She looked at Cerus confused as he stopped in front of her.

"La Fey, right?" He asked smiling. He seemed like a completely different person then the wizard who tried to kill me.

"Yeah?" She asked seeming a bit on edge.

"I'm Cerus Willows, we met remember? Albus sent me. To be your partner."

"I don't need a partner." Ava turned and kept walking down the street. Cerus followed her getting in step with her immediately like they'd been friends for years. Ava noticed and stopped walking.

"I think you do need a partner." He said matter of fact.

"And why is that?" Ava smiled seeming just a little bit impressed.

"Because I'm like you," he shrugged.

"Like me?"

Cerus lifted his hand and a small blue ball of ancient magic formed in his palm. Ava gasped and quickly covered his hand while looking around to see if anyone saw. She pushed him into an ally way while he continued to smile at her flustering around. I hurried behind them.

"Are you crazy?!" She whispered. "You don't know who's around here! I knew about your ancient magic but I didn't think you meant that why we are alike."

Cerus grinned, "you don't think two ancient magic users would be able to take them?"

"Albus sent you?" Ava asked him, ignoring his question.

"Aye, he did."

Ava sighed and looked around while she ran her fingers through your hair, "I assume you know what i'm looking for?"

"Grindelwald, of course."

"I don't need a partner."

"I'm sure you don't think you do, but I would think it would be a bit difficult to traverse New York City when you are from 1890." Cerus teased.

Ava huffed as she realized he was right, "...fine... let's go."

She started to walk away and Cerus started to follow but stopped and turned looking directly at me.

My heart stopped he began to give me a distorted deranged smile when I suddenly sat up in bed screaming.

Samantha quickly grabbed her wand and casted Lumos  before realizing it was me panicking. She quickly got up and poured water into a cup and brought it to my bed side.

"Sara, this is your fifth panic attack in two weeks..." she said concerned.

I continued panting and took a sip of water, "I'm fine.." I lied.

"You aren't... you aren't fine. Do you want me to wake Poppy? Antonio?"

"No, no, please don't worry them." I got up and pulled on a night robe and slipped my slippers on. "I just need to walk around. Sorry for waking you."

Samantha looked confused and tired as I walked out but didn't stop me. I headed straight for the potions classroom knowing who else wouldn't be asleep.

As I walked in Ava groaned as she slammed another doorway shut. Her silver curls were in a messy bun on top of her head. Her sleeves were rolled up. She leans on the professors table where she finally sees me entering.