The Zodiac War

Chapter 15

  Iona was extremely reluctant to return to work, but she knew it'd be necessary. The leaders needed to talk everything out.

  Christopher Harding had supporters saying that the government system should stay in control, Iona being one of them, but there were six signs who disagreed and wanted to put an end to it. Capricorn, Leo, Cancer, Aquarius, Scorpio, and Gemini stood for the system. Taurus, Sagittarius, Pisces, Libra, Virgo, and Aries opposed the system, causing Christopher to shoot in anger.

  Iona hesitated while saying goodbye to her daughters. "I want you two to go to the secret underground safehouse. You may bring anyone. Even if they are from a different sign."

  Elizabeth rose from the sofa, asking, "Why?"

  "Because. I am your mother. You do as I ask of you for your safety. Go."

-=+=-

  Before boarding the plane for Hawaii, Iowa decided to visit Christopher and interrogate him on his actions. Iona strolled into Christopher's office, settling down in an office chair facing him. He smiled warmly. She fidgeted.

  "How're you doing, Iona?"

  "Cut the shit, Christopher. Stop acting so nice."

  "I'm just treating my twin sister the way Mother would like me to." He sighed, his tone of voice becoming more serious."Well? You must have some reason for coming to see me. Just because we're siblings doesn't mean you like me."

  She huffed angrily, wanting to get right to the point. "How did you escape punishment? You killed Brooks and hospitalized Rowan. Also, should we really proceed with Plan X?"

  With that, Christopher smirked slyly. "I declared war on his ass. And the rest of those rebels. That's how I escaped the elimination." Christopher paused, becoming more emotional and passionate. "We have this goddamn system for a reason! It's to prevent war! Signs can only get along with each other and that is why they're separated!"

  "Christopher, I am aware of the system and how it functions," she commented dryly, rolling her eyes. The two had forgotten Plan X for a moment.

  He calmed down. "Do you remember when we were five years old? The Incident?"

  Iona's eyes widened with shock. "Don't you dare!"

  "Our father was brutally murdered by rebels and traitors wanting to offset our balance!"

  Iona slammed her fists down on his desk, her eyes blinded with tears and her heart broken. It took a minute for her to regain some composure, but once she did, she whispered, "You are a monster for bringing that up."

  Christopher grinned proudly, continuing the torture, "And let's not forget your dear husband..."

  Iona snatched Christopher by his collar, hissing, "Do not." He only smirked triumphantly. She snarled, "I will see you in Hawaii."

  Iona released him and grabbed her bags, exiting with teary eyes.

-=+=-

  "Hey, Rose, do you think we'll ever see them again?" Elizabeth wondered.

  Rosalie shook her head slowly. "I highly doubt it. It would take a miracle or a life-or-death situation to find them again."

  "Do you miss Spafina?"

  Rosalie paused, allowing a single tear to roll down her cheek. "Yes. I do."

  "Rose, I believe we'll meet them again." Elizabeth placed her left hand on Rosalie's right shoulder, attempting to comfort her.

  Rosalie shook it off and continued to bring her stuff into the shelter. The shelter was more of an underground mansion with only the two of them to occupy it.

  "I wonder what this is for, " said Elizabeth.

  "Same."