Once Upon A Portal | Discontinued

Chapter 5: A Crown To You, Devil Horns To Me

Lina POV

 I got comfy on the couch, a soft blacket huging my cold skin. There was a knock at the door. Seriously, who is coming here at this hour? It's like midnight. 

" Hello? " I opened the door. I saw Ruby, a former classmate. She was wearing a long red cape, what an odd choice of clothing for the city. 

" Lina, you need to take me to your house. My granny said you might find some Fairy Tale book there and she needs to ' protect ' it, " she made air quotes. I nodded. 

" What does it look like? " 

" It's a large book with a brown leather cover and on the front it says ' Fairy Tales. ' Look this is very important to my Granny so could you help me? " there was a glint of hope in her eyes. 

" Alright, let me get dressed and take my friend's keys. We're taking a car, " I felt a little guilty about having to steal Kevin's keys but it's worth it, friends come first. I was pulled into the hallway and into a tight hug. 

" Thanks, " she smiled at me. I walked into the apartment, grabbing whatever clothing I could find. I put on a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and a pair of leggings, slipped on the first pair of shoes I could find, black lace Toms. I left a note on the kitchen table telling Kevin where I was. I snatched up the keys and off we went. 

" Ok, let's go, " I shook the keys to the green honda. She grabbed them and got into the car, I can't drive. 

" What the fu- " she almost swore. There was a teenage boy standing in front of my door. I stepped out of the car. 

" Who are you? " he turned around to face me. Blonde hair. 

" Rodway. Rodway Princeton and this is my house. " I stopped dead in my tracks. Rodway. I had a brother named Rod. 

" Did you have a sister, when you lived here? " I shivered at the thought of him being my missing brother. 

" Yes, her name was Lina, " he replied, his eyes filling with tears. 

" I'm your sister. " 

" Lina? " he studied me. I tried to pull him into a hug, but he pushed me away. 

" You betrayed me! " he yelled, I staggered backward. 

" Rod, I'm sorry. I truly a- " I was cut off by a slap across the face. 

Ruby POV 

I watched in horror as the stranger - who was Lina's brother - slapped her. He yelled insults at her. I stepped out of the car. 

" Hey, asshole! " I screamed, his head jerked toward me. 

" Who are you, young lady? " he kissed my knuckles. I ripped my hand away. 

" How dare you hurt Lina and then treat me all lady like! " I spat, venom filling every word. He looked at me with sad eyes. 

I threw a punch at his stomach, " If you ever touch my friend, Lina again I will kill you. And I will make it slow and painful. " I helped Lina up, she wan't badly hurt but a little shaken up. 

" M-My own brother slapped me, "  terror filled her eyes as she looked at him. 

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The picture is of Mr. Princeton.