The Learners

Pandora's return

Liliya couldn't believe she had been foolish enough to believe that nothing would happen while she was gone.
Sasha had told her everything including what happened to the new girl Rosa who she wasn't necessarily happy about. When she had left she really had hoped they wouldn't replace her and it seemed like they did that as soon as she left. She didn't want to leave, but her friends needed her. " Be careful alright Liliya. I don't need to lose anymore family." Cynthia told her as she got to go home. Cynthia had teleported her back to North Carolina where the Kang's were waiting. " I will and you take care of everyone." Liliya told her Aunt. " I will now before you go I want you to have this." Cynthia said giving her a light blue teardrop necklace. " It's beautiful." Liliya grinned putting it on. " A little something to remember me by. Now if you need me don't be afraid to call."
Cynthia instructed. " Thank you and be careful alright." Liliya said worried about both her Aunts. " I'll be fine since Astrid is staying for a couple more days before leaving." Cynthia assured her then her Aunt waved goodbye before she disappeared from sight. Liliya walked out of the barn before running the rest of the way home. She knocked on the door and was immediately greeted with a hug from Sasha. " I'm so glad you're back." She grinned. " I missed you as well where's Sadie." Liliya asked. Sasha moved out of the way so she could hug Sadie. There was hugs everywhere before her mom allowed the three to catch up. " So what was it like living in California?" Sadie asked.
" It was hot, but thankfully I didn't spend a lot of time outside." Liliya told them. " Really." Sadie said surprised. " I actually spent most of my time learning how to use my powers with my Aunt Astrid or learning about Kore and Cynthia's past." Liliya grinned. " Astrid?" Sasha said confused. " She's Cynthia's half sister same dad different mom." Liliya explained. " Oh I guess it's a good thing you went then." Sadie said.
" I definitely learned a lot, but I was constantly worrying about all of you." Liliya sighed. " I guess you had a reason to be the new girl Rosa is Kore's daughter. She also now has a fever." Sasha sighed. " So we basically need a healer is what you're telling me." Liliya said. " I think we should wait to see if she gets better on her own, but do you have one just in case. " Sadie asked. " My Aunt Astrid has someone who can heal." Liliya said thinking of when she met Amelia. " You mean you actually know someone." Sasha said surprised.
" Yeah her name is Amelia Lighter and I'm pretty sure she would help." Liliya smiled. They nodded and left for the night. When she woke up Liliya grabbed everything for school before getting in the car. She was actually excited to go back to school. She walked in and saw all her friends in their usually before school spot.
" Valentina it's good to see you again." Liliya grinned hugging her.
" Liliya I didn't know you were back." She squealed returning her hug. " You must be Liliya they told me a lot about you." A voice said and she let go to see a blonde girl in a white dress. " And you are." She asked. " I'm Dawn Marigold I helped Katrina and Rosa during the first attack." She grinned her blue eyes smiled at her.
" Oh It's good to meet you." Liliya grinned. The rest of the day was it had always been. When lunch hit she got an idea. " Why don't we play truth or dare again. It might help Dawn get to know us all." Liliya suggested.
" That's a good idea why don't you ask me first." Dawn offered. " Alright then truth or dare." Liliya asked. " Truth." Dawn said. " What are your powers." Liliya asked interested. " Oh that's easy I'm a light weilder and a siren." Dawn answeres. " Which is." Zia askes. " Basically I have a hypnotic voice." Dawn said. That's how most of their days went it was a week after she had left when a big bang filled the school interrupting their lunch.
" What was that?" Dawn asked. " Oh if it isn't the girl who ruined our fun last time." A voice said and she turned to see a woman with a evil smirk on her face. " Can't you just leave us alone Pandora." Dawn pleaded. Liliya's eyebrow raised recognizing the name. " Your the one going after relatives of Kore." Liliya said realization going to stand in front of Lila who had went to protect her.
" You're a smart one, but sadly I'm just here to deliver a message." Pandora grinned. " What message would that be." Katrina asked glaring. " We want Rosa to turn herself in or her mother might find herself in a little bit of trouble." Pandora laughed. " You really expect us to believe that I was just with them last week." Liliya scoffed then realizing what she said her eyes widened. " I thought you might say that and so I brought a little something to show you." Pandora said bringing out a kindle and typed something before turning it around.
It was a video where her Aunt Cynthia was struggling against the man who held her as a guy came closer to her. Astrid and Kore's figures were unconcious in the background.
" What did you do to her." Liliya growled forcing Pandora against the wall. " Oh you're protective of the Aunt you never had. It's a little sad." Pandora purred and Liliya tightened her grip around her neck. " Tell me." Liliya said threateningly. Pandora choked a little and she decided if she wanted answers she would have to loosen her grip a little. " Drugs do wonders to the powers of gifted especially if you know which one's to use." Pandora cackled. " You're a monster!" Valeriya shouted which seemed to surprise everyone. " Oh I feel honored that I get to hear your voice Soklov rarely do you talk. Tell Rosa she has a week before we start hurting them. " Pandora Said before disappearing in the shadows.