Black Hair

Chapter 24: Enemies By Choice

Alex's POV

I was standing in a forest. I looked back and saw that my wings had ripped through my shirt. I fell on my knees.

Did someone do this to me? Why? Why do I have to be in this situation? I know there both my family, but who can I trust? There both telling me different stories. Who shall I trust?

I looked up and saw a beautiful woman with an extremely bright, white, aura around her. "Who a-are you?" I asked. "I am lady Irene. I came to send you a message." "Can I t-trust you?" She might have looked good, but I don't trust anyone at this point. "It is your choice. I came here to give you advise. I see that your very confused. All I have to tell you is to follow your heart. If you trust Garroth, fight against Zane. If you trust Zane, fight against Garroth. I can't tell you much because you need to remember on your own." She sounded like I knew her before. "Who do you think I should trust?" I asked. "Again, I can't tell you. Remember on your own." And with that she faded away. I looked back to see that my wings were gone. I stood up and started walking. I didn't know where I was going. All I know is that I was going somewhere, away from my problems.

I heard some rustling behind me. I turned around. I was scared. I don't know how to fight. If I did know, I forgot. I left my "swords" In my house. I saw a man in armor with brown hair. When he saw me his eyes widened. I realized that he was the one Garroth said that put me in the hospital. I started running the other direction when I felt a hand on my arm that turned me around.

"Who are you? What do you want?" I said. "You don't remember me?" I shook my head."Maybe this will help you remember." I was shocked to see that his lips were against mine. I blacked out in his arms.

•---•---•Dream•---•---•

I was standing in the middle of a dark room when I saw myself. I saw myself sitting on a bed with Garroth. He was yelling at me while shaking me. I tried to move, but my legs wouldn't budge. I tried to yell out, but I couldn't speak. I saw myself running out the window.

I remember.

I got teleported on top of a chandelier. I saw that I was in a huge building and I looked down. I saw everyone I used to know in the middle of a battle, me included.

I remember.

A few short seconds later I blacked out.

•---•---•Dream Over•---•---•

I woke up to what felt like hours, but in reality were seconds. I saw Laurence leaning over me looking upset. I smiled and kissed him. "I remember. I remember! I REMEMBER!" I yelled. "Wait a second." I said, contemplating on what I did. I then slapped Laurence with all my might. "YOU KILLED ME!" I screamed. "Alex. Calm down. Let me explain." He said calmly. "YOUR ACTIONS HAVE DONE THE EXPLAINING FOR YOU!" I grew my wing but before I could take off Laurence grabbed my arm and my wrist. "Look, you should remember that I was a shadow knight." He started to tear up, so was I. "Alex I never wanted to do that to you. I was forced. It was either this or you and the whole village would die. Alex, I never wanted to hurt you or anyone. If I could go back in time to redo it, then I would. Please Alex, I love you." I had tears streaming down my face.

"Laurence. Please. I love you too, but I can't let this happen again." "Alex please just give me another chance." "Fine. But if you pull something like that again, I swear that your head will be on the floor before that sword is in my chest." I hugged him like I've never been hugged before. I then remember what happened when I didn't have my memories. "Zane." I mumbled. "W-what happened?" Asked Laurence. "Don't tell anyone about this! I have a plan to get rid of Zane for good. He tried to manipulate me. Take this pendant. It will let us communicate to each other. Go to Okas'is and stay there until I tell you what to do. Now go run!" I commanded. I saw Laurence running deep into the woods till he disappeared. I grew my wings and flew around searching for my brothers.