The Watchers

Chapter 11

After the darkness, came the realization that I can't be dying. He would never kill me. That would only ruin his own plans for me. I start to focus on waking up. I can feel some sort of energy flow through me it feels like it is taking over my body. I can hear someone saying my name. Zack! Where is he? I just need to focus on his voice and I will be able to wake up.

Finally, my eyes are open and I see Zack sitting on the edge of my bed. He was shaking me and saying my name trying to rouse me.

"Shit! Thank goodness you woke up. I heard you making some weird noises that sounded like crying. I came in to check on you and you were turning blue. Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, Im fine. Just another visit from my dearest dad. He really likes to interrupt my beauty sleep." I say trying to lighten the mood.

"What did he say this time? Was it him hurting you?" He asked me.

"I'm fine. He got mad at me because I was taunting him and he started choking me. I was scared but your voice helped me wake up. Thanks for helping me." I tell him.

"Don't thank me. I need to find a way to block him from getting into your dreams. I will kill him when I find him. I've already told him that touching you was a death sentence." He says with a very angry look on his face.

It is really nice to know that I have someone to watch over me. I realize that Zack is talking to me and focus on what he is saying. "Can you remember exactly what your dad said in the dream?" he asked.

I quickly recapped him on my dream, not leaving out any detail. When I got to the part about my dad saying that he planned to have Ezekiel force me if need be, Zack was clenching his fists so hard that I was scared he was going to hurt himself. I put my hand on his arm and reassured him that I am okay. There is no sense in dwelling on what he said. I had no intention of letting him get me.

"I am going to go into town tomorrow to talk to an old friend. Her name is Esmeralda and she is one of the first witches. She owes me a favor and I think its time to collect on it. If anyone can block him from entering your dreams, she would be that person." He told me.

"Can I go please?" I beg him.

"NO, I think it is safer for you to stay here. I dont want you in the open and vulnerable right now. Please just listen to me and stay here. Im sure Esmeralda will help me and I'll be back in no time." He told me.

"Okay. I need to get everything together for this weekend. I guess I'll just focus my energies on that while you're gone." I tell him as I lay down and try to get back to sleep. I heard Zack as he left my room. He softly closed the door as he exited and went back to his room.

My alarm was going off and I didn't have the energy to get up. I didn't sleep too well last night with my father visiting me. I had tried hard but could hear whispering coming from the next room. I dont know who Zack was talking to but he sounded angry. I'd hate to be on the other end of his anger. Ive seen the type of damage he can do while fighting with Ezekiel.

I quickly get dressed and go down stairs for breakfast and training. Ive gotten used to this daily routine and have come to enjoy it. Its important to me to be able to defend myself. I know that the guys will defend me with their life but I want to be able to hold my own in a fight. Plus, I need to be able to defend myself if they are not around.

About midday, I decide to search for more information in the library. Ive found some interesting things but have failed to find anything about myself yet. If I keep looking, I'm sure I'll find something. I begin combing through the books and am disappointed to find the same information that I have previously found. Upon going over the books on the shelves, I see one on the very top that looks like it hasnt been touched in years. It is completely covered in dust. I might as well see if it has any new information for me.

The first chapter just covers basic information about Nephilim. I quickly flip through the pages and get excited by chapter twenty seven. It speaks of a prophecy about a female nephelim.

The first female of our kind. She will have the power of seeing the dead, incredible healing capabilities, and power of light,. Nobody is sure of all the powers she will posses but she will be more powerful than any other. She will either be our savior or our end. The decision will be hard for her because she will be engulfed in both worlds.

Deceit and betrayal will bring about dark powers but she must learn to control them and use them for good. Her father will be create her to destroy everything. There is a battle within her that she must fight alone. Love will help her make this decision. Our fathers have forewarned us that her offspring will be indestructible.

I dont know if the information really makes me feel better. It goes on to describe the fight between good and evil. Im really focusing on the betrayal part. Who could it be referring to and what does it mean that I have dark powers. I quickly close the book and put it in my room so that I can show Zack later. Maybe he will have some insight into what it means or know someone who can help.

After reading that heavy passage, I decide to go and make sure that everything is set up for tomorrow night. I quickly go through the pantry and make a list of snacks and compile a list of movies for us to watch. Maybe I should go on and text them to Zack so that he can pick them up in town. He responded with "k". I really hate that response. You know how you send a whole message to someone and all they bother with replying is "k". It really is annoying.

About an hour later Zack came back. I was happy to see that he had everything from my list. Elijah helped me put the groceries up while Zack and Jeremiah went to his office to talk. He seemed to be really agitated and I didnt know what was wrong with him. Im guessing he didnt get any good news from his friend Esmeralda. I thought about going and eavesdropping but decided to just wait, I know he'll tell me when hes ready.

"Lily, can you come to my office please? We need to discuss some things." Zack asked me.

"Sure. I was wondering when you were going to tell me what you found out. Was Esmeralda able to help?" I eagerly ask him. I'm really looking forward to being able to sleep uninterrupted.

"She was able to help to an extent." He told me as we entered his office. Okay, that doesnt sound too promising.

"What does that mean?" I ask.

"Esmeralda is aware of Azaels powers and she ensures me that he has no such power. She wasn't surprised too hear about you though. It appears that news of your existence has traveled. She actually was able to give more information about your powers and weaknesses. I'll go over them with you in a bit and we will start trying to help you use them. First, I want to speak with you about something interesting that she told me. Have you been reaching out to your father or thinking about him lately?" he cautiously asks me.

"Why would I reach out to my dad? What does this have to do with him coming into my dreams?" I ask.

"Well Lily, it seems that Esmeralda thinks that it is you that is contacting your father and not the other way around. So can you tell me why you would be trying to reach that son of a bitch?" he almost yells at me.