Wide Awake

Time To Prepare

ODIN'S REALM

Odin was staring out the window looking at the woods from the room that once belonged to Bo. He was deep in thought and didn't hear Cedric walk in. Cedric watched him for a few minutes to see if he would acknowledge him. He knew it wasn't wise to interrupt his thoughts but knew this was important news. Stepping more into the room Cedric tried to clear his throat. Odin still didn't take his gaze from the window.

Cedric finally spoke up, "My Lord, I have good news for you. I know you just sent me back but I had to come home to tell you this."

The wanderer opened the window and faced outside. The beautiful day suddenly turned to dark clouds with thunder and lighting. The Dark King stretched his hand out the window like he was grabbing something invisible. He then ripped his hand back in and made the motion that he was throwing something at Cedric. Following this a lightning bolt followed his hand motion hitting the smaller dark fae square in the chest knocking him flat onto his back. Cedric laid there almost motionless except for the little movements his body was making from the convulsions.

Odin stood by the window as the clouds went away and the beautiful day appeared again. He tilted his head as he watched the smaller fae convulse. He only looked for a moment before looking back out the window. After another five minutes passed by the wanderer walked over to where Cedric's body was and stood above him looking down. He placed his hand out and closed his eyes. It took a minute before Cedric opened his eyes. Reflexes kicking in Cedric brought his hands up to where he was hit on his chest. His shirt had a burn mark in the place and he felt like he had the shit kicked out of him. He remembered exactly what happened and it didn't surprise the smaller fae at all.

The Dark King stayed above him and Cedric only sat up not daring to stand. "Cedric, what have I told you countless times about interrupting my thoughts?" He had the small look of irritation but that was the only look that crossed his face.

Cedric waited a minute before he spoke he wanted to make sure that Odin was done speaking. The last thing he wanted to do was cut him off. He considered himself lucky that he only was hit with a lightning bolt today. "Not to interrupt my lord." He kept his eyes down too afraid to catch the man's gaze.

Odin leaned over and grabbed Cedric's arm yanking him up to his feet. "And yet here you are interrupting my thoughts again. Is it a hard lesson to learn?"

He was riddled with fear as he could see the anger flash in Odin's eyes. He knew he had to choose his wording carefully. "No sir, I am a fool. I will never interrupt you again." Cedric looked him in the eyes when he made this promise he wanted Odin to know he was serious.

Finally he looked satisfied as he turned away from Cedric. "One could only hope. I have heard the line so many times yet I still find myself teaching you these lessons." He walked towards the stairs before turning back to the dark fae. "What was so important?"

He stayed where Odin pulled him up. There was no way he was moving even an inch till Odin walked out of the room. "I thought you would be pleased to know that it seems the seethe and your daughter have reconciled."

Odin crossed his arms across his chest as he brought his one hand to his chin. He rubbed the bottom of his chin with his thumb and forefinger. "That was faster then I was expecting. It is excellent news. Now get back to that realm and come back only after you have spoken with Deco." The wandered walked down the stairs not even looking back. He knew Cedric wouldn't betray him. The fear he had reeked off of him. Plus he was hopeful that once Odin returned to his realm and took it back that Cedric would have an important place in the new fae world.

As the wanderer walked down the hallways he was thinking of his last meeting with his daughter and the seethe. It went better then he could have hoped. He knew the seethe carried over her human feelings the minute he saw her protect the half breed. In that instant he knew he could push the seethe back to his daughter. She would warn Bo that her friend was attacked by her father. Bo being the person she is would rush to her friends. He knew that she would mention her father and the seethe would find the need to protect her. The seethe's love for his daughter was that strong. The fear would set in that Odin was after Bo and the seethe would never allow that. He knew it would open Lauren's eyes to what she could potentially lose. Odin knew that Lauren must love Bo more then he anticipated by getting back with her that quickly. Finally turning into his chambers the evil sorcerer grinned as he shut his door.