Forever Eternal (Wattpadprize14)

Chapter 17

Guys I am sorry if I have any mistakes, I'm having to write on my phone since my computer crashed. I know I said I was going to take a break from writing but I honestly just can't. I hope one day my story will be popular and I'm going to strive for that. All those who read and support my work I cannot thank you guys enough. It really means the world to me. Any who on with the story. XOXO -Lanie

"That would make sense. It is about that time when your powers are to be showing themselves. But time is of the essence now, we must quickly developed your powers so you can better defend yourself." Darien said.

"I think I did a pretty good job of that tonight."

"Yes Scarlett you did, but Garret pales in comparison to what we face next, you need to have all your skills in your hand." Julius chimed in.

"Maybe, you should retire for the night my lady?" Aqua said placing a hand on my shoulder.

"No! I am not weak. I can do this." I walked back into the ball room smiling. Everyone followed me and watched me closely. Their observing was the only thing making me tired. But I felt that I needed to prove I was strong. But I was totally exhausted.

"I'm going to retire for the night." I told Aqua so she knew where I was, she nodded.

When I got back to my room, I slipped into a pair of pajama shorts and a fitting t-shirt. I went out onto my balcony and sat in the porch swing trying to hold back tears. But they still fell. I guess the night had just totally exhausted me. I was scared, I was happy, I was nervous. All these emotions running through my head made me dizzy.

"Now tell me Princess, why are you crying?" I jump and see Valistar leaning on my railing in front of me, his face concerned.

"I'm not crying."

"Yes you are. What's wrong?" He asked sitting by me. So I told him about Garret attacking me and me beginning to develop my powers, I told him of my fears of not being able to live up to what everyone wants me to be, everything I felt, I even told him about Darien kissing me.

"There there. Its okay." He said as I cried into his crisp white shirt. He held me tight and I felt safe and secure.

"Valistar? Why is it people here don't like you?" I asked suddenly curious.

"Hm. Well, people aren't perfect. Not even vampires, and some mistakes are hard to be forgotten. But know one thing Love, I won't let anything happen to you. People may believe me evil and may not want me here, but I will protect you. Even if you don't see me I will be there when you need me." He said hugging me, and as the sun rose over the horizon I passed out.

The next day/evening, however you view my messed up days and nights, I felt someone in my room. 

"Come on sleepyhead."A muffled voice called out to me.

"Go away!"

"No, we have training." I looked up to see Darien looking down at me.

"You're a butt." I said slapping his chest.

"If that's the case then last night you kissed a butt." My face flushed with embarrassment.

"Go outside and wait while I change."

Once Darien left I drank a canister of blood and gulped it down hungrily, I was much thirstier than I thought. I changed into a pair of yoga pants and a tank top and threw my hair into a pony tail.

"Scar, don't make me come in there." I heard Darien's voice outside. Since when did he call me Scar? I shrugged and walked out.

"What time is it?"

"Six PM sleeping beauty." 

"That's too early!" I whined.

We walked outside in comfortable silence, he took me deep into the woods to where Alex, Corleen, Aqua and Julius were waiting.

"What's going on?" I thought it would just be me and Darien.

"Group training." Julius answered.

"We need you to try and reuse your powers from last night. Try and to tap into them and use them again." Darien said.

"I-I don't remember how I used them."

"Well try." He said

I remembered the feeling of electricity running through your body, flowing through your finger tips and for a moment I thought I felt it. But it was gone as quick as it came.

"Nothing." I mutter.

"Maybe you need to feel in danger." Alex suggested eyeing Darien.

"Oh come on, you really think he'd do that!" Corleen said rolling her eyes.

"It could be worth a shot!"

"What does he want me to do?" Darien said.

"Try and attack Scarlett." Corleen said.

"No, no. Forget about it." Darien said waving his hands.

"Actually...I think you should try. It might actually work." I said feeling a new wave of excitement and nervousness come over me.

"Ugh, fine. You asked for it." 

Darien suddenly lunged at me without warning, I hardly had time to roll onto the ground and move out of the way. He reared and did a back flip almost landing on my head. He swung his leg out hoping to trip me but I jumped into the trees and Darien jumped after me, quicker than I was. His hand gripped my tank top and yanked me back throwing me against the tree we were in. He was too close for comfort, though my body betrayed me in the way it leaned into him and my quick beating heart. I tried to focus my energy into my hands, trying to bring back the electricity from last night.

"You wanted to play." Darien murmered, his face unbearably close to mine.

"Well you got it." I retorted  sending a shock into him, his knees buckled and he fell from the tree.

"Darien!" I jumped down and made sure he was alright.

"You did it." He said groaning "God that hurt."

"Wow you took Darien down. Not that easy." Julius taunted him.

"Oh shut it. I went easy on her." He said sending a smirk my way.

"I really did it!" I was suddenly giddy with excitement.

"Yes you did Honey." Corleen said hugging me.

"It seems our Lady is really developing her powers." Aqua said smiling.

I felt amazing, victorious. Once Darien managed to stand up we went to the gym to do some more physical training. Everyone worked out, so we could all be our very best. I found my sister was an incredible gymnast, Alex was insanely strong for a human and Julius had precision aim.

"I thought you didn't fight Julius?" I said walking over to him.

"I don't, it's just good to have the ability."

Father Sinsata walked in suddenly and we all fell silent "Scarlett come with me. I need to speak with you about your powers that are surfacing." With one look back at the others I followed Father out of the room.

"Father, what are we doing?" I asked once we were in his office.

"I am going to train you in your mind, spiritually. We need to awaken the other powers that lay inside you. You should know that because of how special you are you have many abilities inside you."

Father Sinsata led me into a different room branching off from his office before turning to me, "This room is made to enhance magical powers. It will make it easier for you to focus on your powers."

"Okay. Let's get started." I said with determination.