Wings

Chapter Three

You were watching from a tree you listening and watching intently as the newbies appeared you smelling their nervousness. You had a owl propped up on your shoulder it barely able to attain a natural appearance you watching it waver in the wind. You decide to send her down your adjusting to nocturnal vision your eyes going black. You channeled energy in hoping she can get close and not raise suspicion. You looked through her eyes swooping in and landing on the nearby ground you tucking a strand of hair behind your ear to listen. It cocked its head at the leader as he gives a long speech the elite in the back. You recognize the red hair sticking out from the robe realizing you'll have to pay attention to this character. You weren't sure about the others wishing you could identify them. You come closer as you listen to an unfamiliar chant though it sounds Egyptian. It changes though to a different dialect; one you're more familiar with. You translated a few phrases finding it strange they switched it to Celtic though it's your mother's specialty. You were surprised as they called on the magic of the fae along with multiple magics of light and dark. You see they're more of a neutral occult the wind picking up as he continues little orbs ranging from the rainbow to a dark abyss a surrounding him. He directs it to the air magic swirling around the new entrees.

" I welcome you into our world of balance. You will find it along the way to our perfect in between celebrating life and death. Now, take on the responsibility of the next generation. Come take your first stoneling provided by the cult. They are truly best of the best."

Yep. They won't be going anywhere soon not that you want to. You take note of a bare face almost losing your balance. What the hell?! How did he get involved! It's the last kid you save, and you can sense his fear. Damn. I wonder if Delilah got his name. Or that healer! You're sure he was naive enough. You didn't realize you lost control the owl suddenly landing on his shoulder him not trying to be jumpy about it. The owl must of gained your focus on him. You face palm cursing as this brought the leaders attention. Looks like you have your next rat.

Valentine watches the boy looking through his strong, false exterior. He's curious about the owl knowing they're not easily trained this way, and he looks around expecting some trainer surely it not being the boy. You summoned it away for this exact purpose losing the leader's interest though that didn't stop him from confronting him.

" It's a pleasure to meet you. It seems that nature is blessing you. Please. Take a stone."

You see the ceremony would end soon you at least gaining a pair of eyes. He's got himself into this, and now it's time he got himself out. The only way is through murder itself. You begin to climb down summoning the owl to leave the site. Your hands were raw at the end of it, but you'll live. The owl marched on its feet to you your eyes going back to their original state. You give it a little pet before you summon it back into you being its vessel. You quietly creep back into the forest making it out unnoticed. You make your way to the safe zone you being welcomed instantly. You find the healer asking her to give a moment of her time.

" Did you catch the name of the boy I saved over a month ago?"

" Jacob Write. He was eager to give up his name. Didn't even ask for mine."

" Well, he's eager when it comes to jumping into dangerous situations also."

" Damn it. What did the kid do?"

You take in how mature she was even being just a tad bit older than him. That's what this life will do to you.

" Joined an occult. One I need to take down."

She sighs saying he was suppose to come here tonight for his first cleansing lesson. You nodded sticking around for this. You decide to cleanse the rocks you brought along her nodding as she called someone over. The girl's body language then changed her hand gently going around yours as she takes the vibrating rocks her eyes changing to a light blue.

" Maybe we can mate and do an exchange later. I'm no God, but I'm stronger than you think."

" Who says I need a God to mate with?"

She gets close to your ear whispering in a calm manner.

" Cause I know you are one."

You admit you're a breeder, but most times you don't have a choice who you fuck.Your status is unknown, and you plan to keep it that way. You mainly focus on energy now than power for its the only option you have. You promised to take her to the red rooms soon though you weren't falling for her affection. You're meerly doing it for the exchange information.

" You know I have an enhancer. I was saving it for someone strong whose bloodline is reliable."

She twirls a strand of her hair possibly revealing her true motive. She could simply say she needed stronger gems, but you don't judge her. You were also interested in the enhancer. You make small talk with her until the excited boy makes his way to the door the stone clasped in his hands. You crossed your arms at him making his smile faulter and him gulp.

" Kid. What the fuck do you think you're doing?"

" I-I... I'm helping!"

Everyone was staring at you two the girl placing a hand on her hip. You sighed not sure what to say to that. You were exactly like him, but that exactly led to you messing up your first mission and becoming a vessel.

" I hope you know you're working directly under me. I can't skip out on an opportunity of having someone on the inside. You're doing everything my way, you understand? No free lancing or improving. This can end up getting you killed while also putting the camp endanger. It's my job to protect it."

He smiles ready for a new adventure.