The Fool and the High Priestess

Nova's Confusion

   In the pic, Aiyana's eyes are blue. I intended them to be that way, until I came up with something. So now Aiyana's eyes are purple. 

   What the hell is going on? Nova thought blearily. His thoughts were unclear and he decidedly wasn't in his bed. It felt like he was on a marble floor. He heard talking, so he lay still, with his eyes still closed, so he could glean information.

   "When are they waking up?" The annoyed voice was masculine. Libertà, he thought. 

   "Be patient, idiot. We have no control over that." That was the new girl. Her name was Aiyana, if he remembered correctly. Why were they talking about them waking up and having no control over it?

   "Are you ready?" It was Aiyana again, though this time her voice was softer and much more kind.

   "Mostly," Nova could almost hear Libertà's grimace. "What will happen after the seals are removed? You're a Serafin, you should know. By the way, do Alfonso and Maria know about you joining the famiglia?"

   A sigh. "Yeah. Mom and dad know. Grandpa wasn't too pleased. You know his vendetta against magic-users. Dad was pretty supportive, though." a sudden silence ensued.

   "The two of you don't look a thing alike." Huh? Is Libertà talking about Aiyana's father or someone else?

   "I got my looks from the D'Argento clan. Now why do you think that is?" Aiyana asked the last part sarcastically.

   "Umm... I think Nova's up. He's probably been eavesdropping." How did he know that?

   "Eaves don't drop."

   "You always say that." Another sigh. "Alright, chickpea. Stop pretending and get over here." 

   Nova slowly opened his eyes and took in his surroundings. "Don't call me chickpea," he sighed. He saw high, vaulted ceilings lined with... was that silver? Rhodium? Palladium? Platinum? Nova didn't know.  Everything else he could see was made of...yup. Marble. He stood on slightly shaky legs and walked over to them.

   "I demand an explanation. Now," he snapped.

   Libertà and Aiyana glanced at each other. "Later," Libertà promised. "When everyone's up."

   Only then did Nova notice that the other main members of the family were there. Felicità was slumped on a couch, as was Luca. Sumire was on another couch with Mondo and Pace was sprawled on the floor. Debito was unconscious on a bunch of cushions. Where were Jolly and Dante? Nova scanned the room and found Jolly in an armchair by a (marble) fireplace. Dante was found on a lounge seat (he was apparently so big that there was no other place for him, save for the floor). He was about to turn back to the two of them when Jolly straightened up.

    "Not this place again," Nova heard him mutter. He's been here before? Aiyana walked towards him. 

   "Hi, uncle Al," he heard her whisper. What Jolly did next nearly made Nova's eyes pop out of their sockets. Jolly smiled and kissed her forehead. 

   "Long time no see, signorina." Aiyana pouted.

   "Don't call me that!" Nova looked for Libertà, hoping for clarification, but he was long gone.  Where did he go? Nova heard a groan. Looks like everyone was waking up. Hopefully he would be less confused rather than more after this. 

   "What is going on?" 

   Sorry the chapter is so short. I was hoping to write more but I feel like I've gone too long without updating. Ciaossu! (I've been reading too many KHR fanfics, LOL )