Seven Devils

Chapter 3

Jade runs into the house, slamming the door shut as she leans back on it, her hand coming up to tuck some loose hairs behind her ear. She continues to lean against the door, trying to calm her erratic breathing (due to her practically sprinting into the house once she pulled into the driveway).

"Jadey." She lifts her head when she hears her mothers soothing voice, seeing her eyes filled with sorrow. The woman takes one look at her distressed daughter, and she can tell that the girl already knows. "It's happening..."

"I know.", Jade replies, standing up off the door and slowly walking over to her mom. "I didn't think it'd happen this fast.", she whispers, walking into her mother's open arms to embrace her.

"I'm sorry, honey.", the older woman replies, rubbing soothing circles on the girl's back. "She's here." Jade pulls back, her eyes widening in fear, making her mom let out a small chuckle. "Don't worry. I've told you plenty of times before, haven't I? You know the legend, sweetie. The fifth and seventh are secret allies, and you know that."

"What if it's different this time?"

"Go upstairs and find out. She's waiting for you." Jade takes a deep breath, glancing up the stairs before turning her attention back to her mom. "Now remember, the fifth likes to be in charge, so let her control the conversation."

Jade nods, making her way over to the stairs. "One more thing..." Jade looks over her shoulder, curious as to what advice her mother will give her. "Don't anger her...you need her on your side."

***

Jade enters her room, closing the door after her. The sound of the door clicking shut is what caused the other woman in the room to turn around, shifting her attention from the view out the window to Jade. Jade takes a moment to take in the older woman, observing the elegant black dress that fit her figure perfectly, her reddish-brown locks flowing over her shoulder with an effortless curl at the tips. The first and fifth devil are known to be the most flamboyant, but Jade didn't expect the woman to look this effortlessly beautiful.

"Ah, Jade!", she says with a smile on her face, Jade analyzing it to see if the girl was being sincere or fake. The smile didn't look completely real, but it also didn't look forced.

"Ms. Nelson.", Jade replies politely, taking another step forward into her room cautiously.

"Please, call me Jesy."

"Alright...Jesy."

"Take a seat.", Jesy said, gesturing to Jade's desk chair.

"You're telling me to have a seat in my own chair?" When all she gets is a glare in return, she quickly takes a seat, mentally slapping herself for agitating the girl so early on in their encounter.

"It's nice to finally meet you.", the other woman says, walking around the brunette's room to observe it.

"I wasn't expecting you to be here so early.", Jade replies honestly.

Jesy chuckles to herself. "Really? Well, I do pride myself in my ability to surprise people."

"You pride yourself in everything." Jade clamps a hand over her mouth, hating how she just couldn't keep her comments to herself. Luckily, Jesy just laughs, seeming to take the comment much better than she expected her to.

"You have a point there."

The room is silent for a couple minutes, Jesy looking at Jade's sports trophies (from when the girl was much younger) in pity, comparing the puny things to her own extravagant awards. On the other hand, Jade closed her eyes for a bit, relaxing in her chair lazily.

"Let's cut to the chase.", Jesy suddenly says, making Jade pop one eye open, curious as to what Jesy was on about, then opened the other as well, giving the older woman all of her attention. "You and I both know that your time is up, and that your nightmare is about to start."

Jade stays silent, but slowly nods, agreeing with Jesy's statement. "Now, you may also know from the legend, that the fifth devil is secretly on the side of the seventh. Now, I'm not going to confirm or deny that fact, but, I will tell you this; the first has ordered me not to associate with you in any way. Now, considering that I'm here, I apparently don't give a shit about his orders."

"So...you're going to help me?"

"As I said before, I'm not going to confirm or deny that. You'll just have to wait and see."

"It'd be an honor to have you as my ally."

"Now you're just stroking my ego."

"I won't confirm or deny that."

Jesy smirks at Jade, making the younger girl return the facial expression. "I like you, Thirlwall. Now I see why our families have gotten along so well throughout the centuries. Your indolence certainly balances out my egotism."

"I can honestly say that I feel much safer around you, more than when I'm with my own friend."

"Ah yes, the Pinnock girl, I presume? The sixth devil, devil of greed."

"Yes."

"Mhmm, now how about your other friend?", Jesy asks, taking a seat on Jade's spacious bed. "Leigh-Anne has already warned us that you've found her. Is that true?"

"Yes, however, I haven't told her the legend yet."

"You should hurry then, you don't have much time. This is happening, whether you're ready or not. I suggest you start preparing."

"I will."

"Good." Jesy stands from the bed, smoothing out the new wrinkles in her dress with her hands, giving Jade a smile once she's done. "Well, I wish you the best of luck. I'll see you again soon."

"Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it."

"Now remember, all of us have our weaknesses, somebody just has to figure out how to use them against us. Make sure your friend knows exactly which sin each of us represent, it'll make things much easier."

"Are you helping me?", Jade asks with a small smile as Jesy is about to open the door and leave the room.

"Why stray from tradition? Our ancestors have helped each other for generations, so why shouldn't I?"

"Thank you, Jesy."

"You're welcome. Now good luck, Jade."

With that, Jesy leaves the room, and Jade is left alone to prepare for what's coming.

A/N: so, that was just a small filler chapter to help you guys understand what's going on more (or maybe just confuse you more, who knows? :p) so, uhm, let me know what you guys think please :D comment/vote/share, kay baiiiiii