The Fire Within

chapter 16 partial truths

Being consumed by my own thoughts I didn't notice that the man Blakes father was still in the room with us it was only when he spoke did we turn to look at him. "We need to know who has forced a bond with you before we even begin to figure out how to break it" he seemed so serious when he spoke that I almost wanted to believe him but if the combined power from all three of us didn't work then nothing will I fear. When I refused to answer him Blake then spoke confirming what his father just said; "that makes sense if we know we can better understand how to weaken the bond then break it." at this point they both looked expectantly at me all I could do at this point is look blankly at both of them before sighing out loud then stood up walking towards the window. I didn't even know where to start with this very long story, I wasn't sure about letting this mystery man know my pain as I did not know him and him being Blakes father is not enough information for me to even begin trusting him with my story, it seems though that both men were not going to leave me alone without this treasured information into my past. I can't lie to them, never been a good liar myself which is a good thing in most situations just not in this one. Turning around I couldn't help but notice that they both looked like carbon copies of themselves Blake looked younger of course but I could see that the shape of their faces are the same, same strong jaw line, nose and shape of their eyes. Shaking my head so I could concentrate on the matter of hand. I finally answered their question, "this bond was forced upon me a few years back now at first I ran and made life difficult for them finding lope holes where I could so I could defy them. As well as giving myself time to learn about them and myself. I spent years of my life trying to find a way to break their hold on me which was why I was so surprised when you said there was a way Blake. The beings who are behind this bond are very powerful in their own right individually but when combined together the power is almost unbreakable. Against my will they then infused me with a little of their power, not knowing how to control them they then forced me to learn how to control them through one-to-one lessons." To distract myself from the story I started to fiddle with the bracelets taking note that my small action has not gone unnoticed by them. "That is why I had disappeared at nights whilst on your land, as I grow stronger with their power I feel like their hold on me has also become stronger. They where forcing me to choose someone to bond with that they had approved of off and I refused, the idiots have been chasing after me like blood hounds." Shaking my head in disgust I noticed that Blake was now shaking in pure fury at what I have already disclosed whereas his father was tensed up in anger but was more calm in his outward appearance. Taking a deep breath I continued, "the training was not to bad before going to the last one; the training nearly killed me as you already know. If you hadn't of caught me Blake I know I would of died and in some way I wish you had let me. Their power is to strong I now know that the bonds are unbreakable." At this point I turned away from them and continued to look outside the window. It was only when I heard Blake snarling in anger and before I knew it he had reached me and pulled up what was left of my shirt to see the scars beneath. The scares that Zues had left me with, flinching from the memories of his training forcing myself to bury the pain just in time to hear what Blake is still snarling; "I will kill the being which has hurt you just tell me there name and they are as good as dead!" Turning from the window I looked into Blakes eyes seeing the promise to do what he just said he would. "they are too powerful Blake even for an army to defeat" with this I tuned from him again and with finality I told them both to leave me. Blakes father did with a nod of his head, when Blake stood firm behind me not moving at all his father spoke to him "give your female time alone son she has been through to much for a young female to go through. We shall research together to find a way to free her," I saw from the corner of my eyes that Blakes shoulders dropped from defeat and allowed his father to guide him out of the room. With the sound of the door softly closing behind them. For the first time in years I allowed tears to fall from my eyes as I mourned the life I cold of had; falling in love with someone I chose whereas allowing myself to bond with Blake just for some small amount of freedom from the gods. At this I looked down and saw Zues's bracelet which was still there but had more of a tint of green now. I was nearly finished his training but I knew that Hara's training would be just as bad if not more so; I have angered her more than most over the years. Shaking my head which held a small smile of off my face. I needed freedom so much that I have decided that I would go outside and into the woods for some time alone the only problem is that I don't know the way out of this huge place.