Devils Of The Sun

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"There is some kind of a sweet innocence in being human- in not having to be just happy or just sad- in the nature of being able to be both broken and whole, at the same time."
― C. JoyBell C. 

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Rhys P.O.V 

I guess you could say it was annoying, living in North's head, but I deal with it I guess. I don't mind North, he's alright, it's that Jack guy I'm not so sure about. I only get along with him for North's sake, it could seriously hurt him if we get into a fight. Just like last time when I first meet this strange guy. 

Back when I was badly hurt from helping North kill that hellhound, I was resting up just in case we had to fight another enemy. But then I felt something that woke me up from my sleep, it was something I have never felt before, something dark and strange. 

I then began to walk around this space in North's head, it was covered in snow but it felt warm sometimes, it was the perfect place for me and I guess North too considering this is his head. I was cautious of course and scared, it was terrifying thinking something managed to get inside here, after all, the mind is the most secure place. 

"Hello?" I called out in a rather harsh tone to show dominance to this visitor I then heard a growl followed by footsteps begin to walk towards me, I got in a fighting stance and growled back at this stranger. He only growled back at me and continued to walk towards me in a slow and cautious matter. 

Then I finally heard his voice, "Hello Rhys.." I was shocked, this thing knew my name? "Of course, I know you and North very well.." I growled again. He was hiding behind the snow-covered trees, coward. 

"There is no need to be cautious Rhys, at least not yet..." I then heard even more footsteps walking towards me, I only backed up. I had every right to be cautious around this thing, even today I'm not sure what he is, I've never seen him in person, only heard his voice and movements around me.

He scares me, the way he talks is strange to me, he's not a normal person, hell I don't even know if he's a person!! 

All I remember from that day is something attacking me from behind and a voice telling me not to be afraid. Then this thing took over control when he attacked North and sent him to an area where there's nothing but dark and filled with shadows, I can only assume that's the space Jack goes. 

While I was laying limp and bleeding on the ground, I heard North cry out for Jack to stop and leave us alone, I tried to warn him, tell him to kill this thing before he kills us. But he didn't, only regained control, then Jack retreated back to that dark place like I said, I've never seen him before, and I have no idea what he looks like at all. 

But when the full moon happened, it was horrible, I lost control over myself and all I wanted at the time was control and power. And as I was demanding control, Jack came out from his dark corner and started to attack me from behind again and tormenting my mind in a way I can't explain. 

His goal was to hurt if not kill me, so I fought back and I guess that caused North extreme amounts of pain. We almost hurt Constance... I don't think I can forgive myself for that, but at least she understands. I don't know about her, but I would hate to have a mate that has something constantly wrong with them. 

And I know North agrees with me, he just won't admit it. Ever since I woke up, there hasn't been any signs of Jack anywhere, I haven't heard his voice or his moments. I don't know what's happening with us, but I'm glad North is pushing to stop this, I know it's harder on him than both Jack and I combined. 

But he needs the support and I'm willing to help him as much as I can. I was just wandering around considering North is here now and I want to meet him. The question is where is he? He's not known to be quiet so it should be an easy task, hopefully. 

"Ok, Jack and Rhys, where are you?" I heard a familiar voice speak in the clearing that was always covered in snow, it was a nice place to nap too. And there I saw through the trees was my only friend, North was standing there looking confused and slightly alarmed. I don't blame him, I was the same way when I first came here. 

He took a few steps forward and sighed, that's when I decided to make myself known to him, "You don't need to" I called out to him, his head jerked up at my voice, I guess he recognized it. Then he turned around and faced me as I walked through the trees, his eyes widened in shock when he saw me. 

"It's finally nice to meet you for real North" 

Well, this whole story just got interesting. 

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Miah's P.O.V 

I waited patiently as North was in the other room with Nymeria and Ashby, I was scared, we all were as we waited silently. I asked Alec to watch over the pack so I could keep an eye on North and this process he wanted to do. I wished he didn't ask to do this, it might cause more pain than hope. 

Klaus stood right next to me along with Constance who had fallen asleep on the chair, I don't blame her, we've been here for hours. But if this thing takes time, then we'll make time for it, North wants this to be over just as much as the rest of us do. 

I called Drogo a few hours ago and let him know what's been going on, it's been some time since we've been in contact with the underworld, we didn't want to alert him too soon, he does have an entire Kingdom of the dead to run. But we requested to be updated about North's condition periodically. 

I explained the recent situation and he wants to come out and visit North for himself and check on us. Thanks to North we have an official alliance with the King of Hell, something no one has been able to do for a long time, so I'm proud. 

I just hope this thing ends soon 

But I know it won't 

This might just be the beginning...