Fates Intertwined

25. | A Bargain

"Who exactly are we looking for?" Seanna asked as she moved around her back room, grabbing different crystals and items from the shelves. The five stood around the table, Zyran next to Aurora, Nara next to Lina on one end, and Eric on the other side.

"Octavia." She had remembered the name, and even though it wasn't who she was looking for, she wanted to know what had happened to her.

Seanna snorted. "I'm afraid little Octavia is dead. May she forever rot in pieces." She said with a sarcastic smile as she set a jar down.

"Pieces?" Nara's brows furrowed.

She nodded, meeting her eye. "She was exploded in the war between Veritas and Solaris. Got what she deserved in the end." She shrugged.

"What'd she do that was so bad?" Eric asked, brows furrowed.

"You'll know with time." was all she said.

"What about Esme?" Aurora asked.

"Last I heard, she was dead."

"Does she have any family?"

"Well, let's see." Seanna placed her hands on the table top and leaned on it. "The King is dead. Her mother died. Her husband disappeared. Her best friend disappeared, and she doesn't have any children. So...I'd say no."

Aurora sighed. "Great."

"Now. Who is it that you're looking for?" Her brow quirked upward.

"Evelyn Mikaelson." Lina answered.

Seanna's humorous mood vanished. "Evelyn...Mikaelson?"

"We need her help to fight against Van Helsing and his experiments." Aurora stated.

"You were one of them."

"And I was the only one who managed to fight against it. If I hadn't, I wouldn't be standing here." Aurora countered.

Seanna sighed. "I'm sorry, Aurie, but I can't help you. Not this time."

"Why not?" Nara asked.

"Because that woman is the devil." She snapped.

"Help us find her. Please." Aurora begged. "She's our only hope."

She shook her head. "Not this time. I'm not willing to risk my life just for you to find her." She began to put the stuff away.

"Wait," Aurora walked around the table, stopping her. "Just tell us the city. Tell us the state. We'll keep your name out of it and you won't have to worry about her. You have to help us. Hypnos wouldn't have sent us here if he didn't trust me to keep you safe; I promised him."

"No. This is too big of a risk. I can't help you!" She walked around her, putting the jar of herbs back on the shelf.

"Why not?" Aurora spun around.

"Because she is powerful!" She yelled. "Powerful enough for people to quake in fear at the sound of her very name. And her family, the people she's surrounded by, aren't much better. Her husband is a demigod, son of a goddess, and their children are just as powerful. If you screw with them, you're dead. Imagine how pissed she'll be if she finds out I had a hand in giving away her home to a group of random people seeking her out."

"We won't mention you. We'll say we found her by mistake." Eric offered.

"Seanna, I wouldn't ask you for your help if this wasn't important. Van Helsing is growing closer and closer each second that passes and it won't be long until I'm locked back up. Okay? We need to find Evelyn." Aurora begged.