Prince In Darkness Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 22: Deek Moments

*Alora POV*

I waved graciously to Deek. It had only been a short while that I had seen my elf friend, but he was always a happy and familiar face that gave me joy even it was for this short moment. 

Ominis sighed, turning my attention back to him when I knew our argument hadn't settled yet.

"Ominis.... I-... I'm sorry, I don't want to fight with you-"

He waved me off, "No... please, don't. I'm sorry. There's just alot of emotions being thrown around here." 

I leaned in, grabbing his hands in mine and giving a soft squeeze. "I know.... trust me I get it..... you're not the only one battling internally with this. I am too....."

In truth, I was only telling him what he wanted to hear. I knew Sebastian, in a way, needed to learn from his mistakes. 

But his uncle's death, the thought of it enough and the guilt he would have to live with, I felt was the punishment. Him being taken away and shoved into a corner for the rest of his life would do absolutely nothing but ruin all the things I loved about him. 

Ominis white orbs sucked me in, knowing this was just as hard on him as it was to me. He had known Sebastian so much longer, the ins and outs. When I..... had only gotten to see so little of him it felt like.

Probably why it hurts still so much.....

"Let's just get through this, yeah? Then when it's over.... we can discuss all the ways we want to punish him when he gets home." 

Ominis chuckled, nodding to me. "Alright then."

I turned back over to Deek, throwing over my rope line for him to catch. His little arms pulled us to the docks til we met with wooden planks. 

"Hello Deek!" I said cheerfully.

"Oh Deek is so happy to see Alora!"

Deek wrapped the rope around the pillars, bringing us in securely. Once we were set up and steady, I leaned down for Ominis to grab my hands, bringing him up. 

The relief on his face that he was now on something remotely dry made me chuckle. 

Deek ran into my embrace, hugging my legs as I tried hugging his tiny body to me. 

I leaned down on my knee's to be at eye level with him. Wanting to show as much respect to him as he always did to me. 

"I see you received my letter." 

"Oh yes, Deek did. But Deek must ask, why are you at Hogwarts again when Hogwarts break just started?"

I smiled, trying to not break character.

"I really missed the vivarium, and wanted to spend time with the creatures but didn't get the chance before our last day. But Deek..... we must not be seen. Can you insure that and keep this our secret?"

Deek folded his hands together in understanding, his eyes wide and bright. 

"Ofcourse! Ofcourse! Follow me!" He said, turning to the elevator that would take us up to the castle.

I turned back to Ominis, seeing his wand up high, trying to get views of the place. 

"Ready?" I asked.

"How in merlin did you even-"

"Magic Ominis, just magic."

"Another story perhaps?"

"You know I have too many."

He smirked at me, taking a step ahead of me towards the elevators. 

Well.... it's now or never.