The Disappearing Fields

Ch.17

+Haven +

The food was delicious, but sadly I couldn't enjoy the taste with what i'm about to say lingering in my head. Heck I didn't even pay attention to what it was I was chomping down on. I was too anxious. I don't want Zeik to hate me.

"Ready to go Sky? " Ziek pulled me up from the couch and helped me to the door. Although I said I was fine now, he wouldn't believe me.

When we got settled in his car I took a deep breath and tried to choose my words before I spoke them.

"I'm sorry Sky. " Ziek startled with his out of the blue apology.

"What about?"

"I know Jenny did this. She's always the reason something goes wrong at school. I also know that you don't want to tell me what happened. But you know, no matter what, I'm on your side. "

It wasn't the first time his sincerity had touched me. But this time, it didn't make me feel any better. Instead I felt worse. Judging by the reaper's attitude, i must have done something. What? I don't know. But all this could be my fault.

We drove in silence, with the radio on. Each of us focused on our own thoughts.

When the house came into view, I heaved a sigh. "Ziek I think you shouldn't hear this from me but Elliot wants me to tell you so i will. It may take some time so wanna come in? "

"I had a feeling you wanted to say something. But I never thought I'd live to see the day you actually invite me in. " he said in a joking manor but even I could hear the tension behind his smile.

I offered what I hoped was a reassuring smile and not I-have-some-bad-news-to-tell-you fake grin.

As I hopped out the car and closed the door I figured i should warn him about the possibly pissed fire breathing dragon inside. "Just a heads up but be prepared to duck and dodge either fire and or water. "

He looked at me crazily. "Wait what? "

Smiling to myself I snickered. "You'll see"

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Turns out I was right. Kaz was pissed again but seemed more worried than actually angry.

Ziek looked ready to crap his pants when kaz phased out of nowhere. Not quite sure what that was about. But after a silent stare down and me telling Kaz to knock it off we all got drenched in water by tiny Niko who we apparently woke up. Niko then proceed to strangle the life out of melon who was running after Cinnamon.

When Cinnamon caught sight of Ziek she started hissing and jumped on my shoulder with her claws out.

It took about 30 minutes to settle everyone down. And then we got to the heavy stuff.

"Kaz, what do you know about Reapers? "

He seemed taken aback by the question but then frowned. "Unfortunately not much. Just that their spirits are summoned by negative feelings to a host. Once it's implanted itself in one, the host has a set amount of time before it's soul is devoured by the Reaper. "

I nodded. Just as I expected. So Jennifer really is gone. Chances are, I've never even knew her.

"What's a reaper have to do with anything? "Ziek asked as he made himself comfortable on the carpet along with Cinnamon.

I focused on a sleeping Niko on my lap. His head rests against my chest and I smooth the hair from his face. He looks so peaceful, I'm sure all kids do when they're asleep. He helps keep me calm. "I encountered one today. At school. She attacked me in the bathroom. "