The life of past and future

Chapter two: War is Coming

A door swung open making way for a crowd of students to run out. They moved as fast as possible in hopes that the farther they get from the room the better. Melissa left with a small smile on her face at the anxiety she felt from her classmates. A twenty page paper was assigned and, while they had to research on their own, she had a genius aquatic buddy to ask for help.

Melissa went to her dorm room to be greeted by Kalle.

"Hey boy, how's everything."

The chupacabra rubbed affectionately on her leg before returning to curl on the base of her bed. Melissa dumped her bag on the floor and moved to pick up a few shopping bags.

"Come on boy, time to see family."

(BPRD, Library)

"Auntie Meli!"

The twins ran into the library and attached themselves to the legs of their aunt. She gave each a kiss on the cheek before handing them each a bag full of toys for them. The two ran to the stairs to study their gifts.

"More toys I see." Liz pointed out as she gave Melissa a hug

"Hopefully they won't burn these up."

"Titi!" auntie

Melissa swept up Caitlyn into her arms and rested her on her hip.

" Dois de vending, Bonita, como todo?" God bless you, Beautiful, how's everything

"Bien, porque tu estas aqua?" Fine, why are you here?

"Porque, mi vida, you queiro ver to cara." Because, my life, I wanted to see your face.

Nuala and Abraham came in, they smiled as they heard their daughter talking to Melissa in Spanish. They knew the young girl would speak both English and Elvish, but were quite shocked when the girl insisted on teaching the elfling Spanish. At the age of three the child spoke all three languages fluently. The went over to their daughter when they saw Melissa sit down and give her a bag.

"Riley and Robert, go thank auntie Melissa for the presents, especially since you burned the last ones she gave you."

"It was all Riley's fault, ma!"

"No, Robert did it!"

As the two argued Caitlyn wrapped her arms around Melissa's neck and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Gracias, Titi." Thank you, Titi.

" Denada, Bonita." Your welcome, Beautiful.

Melissa placed Caitlyn down when she sensed a figure behind her. She stood up and wrapped her arms around the waist of Nuada. The elf bent his head to swiftly press his lips to hers before turning to watch Caitlyn. The elfing was swift to find shelter in her mothers arms.

"Are you staying here, girl?"

"Nope, just wanted to see you guys. Where are the faeries and Cain & Abel?"

"Off somewhere."

After a long afternoon with her BPRD family Melissa and Kalle returned to the dorm room for some good TLC since Brittany decided to go party the night away. At the moment the chupacabra was listening to his owners I-pod while she was talking on the phone.

"What do you mean your fat?"

. . .

"You are so not fat, I should kick your ass for thinking that."

. . .

"If your fat then what the hell am I?"

. . .

"Whatever, your such an idiot."

Melissa saw something from the corner of her eye.

"Hey, Shakayia, I'll have to call you back, there is an unidentified elf in my room."

Melissa hung up the phone and stood up from her bed. Kalle took his position in front of his master, acting like a small shield between her and the elf.

"Who are you and what do you want?" The elf stepped out from the corner to the light.

"Who I am is none of your concern, are you Lord Nuada's lover?"

"Not technically is lover, why do you want to know?"

"I wish to speak to him, privately, of a very important matter."

"And what may that matter be?"

"A war."

(Morning)

Melissa walked down the streets of New York, not really paying attention to where her feet were taking her. The news the elf of last night gave her was nerve racking. There is no way should could not tell Nuada, but how could she tell him what she had just found out, a war in the fae world.

A figure brushed against her legs, quickly, Kalle trying to provide her with some comfort. While it was sweet it would be much more better if he told Nuada what they found out last night. Yeah, and Hellboy would sing on Broadway.

(BPRD Headquarters)

Nuada swung his spear around, before breaking out into his favorite kata, He ran and leapt off the wall, adding his own flavor into the kata. The movements were second nature to him, he did them without much thought. He enlarged his spear and continued with the moves. The kata ended with him facing a rather anxious looking Melissa. Nuada strapped his shortened spear to his belt and cupped Melissa's face.

"What is wrong, Love."

"Can you come with me?"

(Alley)

Nuada and Melissa walked into the alley to see the elf Melissa told him about waiting for him. The elf bowed low before Nuada before staring the elf in the eyes.

"My Prince, the fae world is chaotic at this moment, war is upon us."

"And why, may I ask does that have to do with me?"

The elf stepped back in shock.

"But, My Lord, the elves of the fae world are starting a war in hopes of claiming your crown. How will you stand for this?"

"I am no longer your prince, what happens to the High Elves means nothing to me."

Nuada turned and started to walk away with Melissa tucked under his arm.

"So you will leave your father's kingdom to those insects?"

Nuada stopped and looked over his shoulder.

"No, I will claim the kingdom my own way."

The two walked out of the alley and into the busy streets of New York where Nuada created a glamour as to not be seen by the human eyes.

"Nuada, are you really not going to help the High Elves out?"

"No, I will create my own army and claim my throne and rid the kingdom of the traitorous elves that stripped me of my birth right."

"And I'll help."

Nuada's grip on her tightened a bit as they made there way down the streets of New York.