Hope you enjoy and without further ado I give you the final installment.....
For the Love of Cupid
Drake stood
on a large hill overlooking the cemetery at the friends that attended Ana’s
funeral. He was shocked at the number of friends she had made in her short time
on earth. At first he was certain her death was a hoax, but the tears and anguish
rolling of her friends was real enough to convince him.
“How in the hell did this happen?
She was supposed to be my Queen!” Drake roared shooting an energy ball at the
tree across from him causing it to split in two.
The mourners all jumped at the sound
and Drake soaked in their fear glowing with power.
Drake took a deep breath absorbing the
rest of the fear and sorrow that the mourners oozed, “This is not over.” Drake
stated glaring at Law his second in command and they both vanished.
“Do you think he bought it?” I asked
as soon as Rebecca came back from my funeral.
“Well it was definitely one hell of
a light display if you know what I mean?” Rebecca joked flinging herself on the
couch nearest me.
“That just means he’s angry. Drake
may have a quick temper, but he is very smart. We can’t underestimate him.” I
warned.
“Don’t worry Ana, we’ll get Derek
back.” She said squeezing my hand.
I gave her a slight smile. “I know.
I just don’t want to be too cocky.” I know what Drake is like. Smart as a whip,
slick as an eel and sly as a fox and I knew there was no way he was going to
give up that easy. He probably had scouts all over the magical realm searching
for me. Drake’s arms reached far.
“I’m not cocky. I just know we are
going to find Derek and that we are going to kick Drake’s little Cupid ass off
the throne.”
“That my dear is cocky.” I said shaking my
head at Rebecca as I left the room.
“Ugh!” I screamed punching the mat.
“You have to calm down Ana. Calm
your emotions, steady your spirit and find your balance.” Marleek lectured for
the thousandth time.
“You know Marleek, it doesn’t matter
how many times you say that, I still can’t get it!” I huffed getting up off the
floor—again.
“It really isn’t that different than
using your Cupid magic. Only instead of drawing on emotions I want you to draw
on spirit. Pull it close to you, let it wrap you up like a blanket and just
when you are cocooned release the energy out of your hands. But first, you have
to control your emotions.”
I let out a frustrated breath,
visibly shook myself and concentrated on the place deep inside where my spirit
magic dwelled. “Spirit, I need you.”
I thought. Instantly I felt a tingling crawl across my skin as spirit responded
to my call. As the tingle crawled across my body the tingle increased in
intensity. I shot my hand up as soon as my entire body was humming.
A bright blue energy ball shot out
of my hand and flew aimlessly passed Marleek.
“Much better. Now we just have to
work on your speed and then we can work on shielding.”
“Still seems backwards to me.
Shouldn’t shielding come first?” I asked.
“I already told you. You need to
know what it’s like to take a hit from an energy ball. Drake is ten times more
powerful and more experienced than you. He won’t hesitate and he won’t show
mercy. Now resume your fighting stance, we will finish off with some sparring.”
And that was it—end of discussion.
“You ready?” Rebecca asked placing
two scimitar’s in the sheath on her back. I placed my two Katana’s on my back
and took a good look at us in the mirror.
We were both clad in black leather,
tall black lace up boots—no heel, and armed to the teeth. I had my long black
hair in a simple French braid while Rebecca had her fire red hair in two
matching French braids. Talk about avenging angels. We were definitely a sight
to see. A wicked smile lit my face.
“Let’s get us a Cupid.”
We went to the training room to wait
for the others.
“Rebecca, you have to promise me—that
no matter what happens, that you will get Derek out of there.” I said.
“Don’t worry so much.” She grinned.
“Promise me.” I said firmly.
“Okay, I swear, if anything happens
to you I will get Derek out of there.”
“Thank you.” I said as the rest of
the team showed up.
“Everyone clear on the plan?”
Marleek asked. Everyone nodded. “All right, Ana—you’re on.”
I took one more look at Rebecca, turned
to light and vanished.
I appeared just inside of Drake’s
chambers. Drake was on his couch watching TV when I appeared.
“Anastasia, aren’t you a sight for
sore eyes.” Drake said lazily not attempting to get up.
“And you’re not.” I said. Hiding my
shock at his lack of surprise. This wasn’t right. He should be surprised to see
me. I felt a tingle cross my spine and I instantly knew that this was a trap.
“Don’t worry your friends will be
here soon.”
“Where is Derek?” I asked through
clenched teeth.
“What’s the rush, Ana, can’t we
catch up on old times?” Drake taunted sitting up.
“No.”
“Oh, come on Ana don’t be like that.
It was nothing personal.”
“Bullshit! It was completely
personal. You tricked me, used Derek and—you know what? No, no I’m not doing
this!” I proclaimed shooting an energy ball into the cushion right next to him.
Drake looked at the spot where my
energy ball singed the cushion. “Oh someone has spunk. Sit down Ana and let’s
talk. I will not ask again.”
I sat on a small wood table furthest
away from Drake facing the door. There was no way I was going to get cozy with
him.
Drake chuckled. “Fine have it your
way. Now about Derek. I don’t have him anymore.”
“I don’t believe you.” I stated
trying to reign in my emotions. I was beginning to feel my emotions slipping.
Cold fear gripping my heart.
Suddenly alarms were blaring.
Completely rattling my brains.
Drake clapped his hands together. “Ah,
I do believe your friends have arrived.” The doors swung open and in walked our
three shifters and five hunters. All magically bound with their hands behind
their backs. With what appeared to be magical halos around their heads. Each of
them escorted by a member of Drake’s command. Drake strode over to my friends
and inspected them.
I sighed in relief when I noticed
that Marleek and Rebecca were not among them. Thank the heavens there was still
hope.
“Now where were we?” Drake asked
turning his attention towards me. “Ah, yes, Derek. Poor little Derek. You see I
traded him with the Shifters. I just couldn’t take his begging anymore. So, I
got rid of him. And who knows what they’ll do to him.” Drake taunted.
“Fine. Then it looks like my problem
is with them.” I said standing acting like I was getting ready to leave. “Now
let my friends go and I will be on my way.”
“Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. You see
no one is leaving. As soon as you stepped foot in this room your power to
vanish was bound. So unless you are walking out of here—which I doubt. You aren’t
going anywhere.”
I drew one of my daggers and threw
it at the Cupid standing closest to the door. The dagger flew straight and
true, hitting the Cupid right in the heart.
The Cupid dropped. The rest of Drake’s
command looked ready to spring on me, pulsing with anger. We all looked at
Drake expectantly.
“If that’s how you want it—fine.
Kill them.” Drake said with malice as he threw an energy ball at me.
I threw myself behind the couch, the
cushions taking the heat from his magic. I stood up and shot an energy ball of
my own at him, Drake easily stepping out of the way, one of his command taking
the blow. I looked at my situation and knew that I was seriously out numbered.
Drake and I both threw energy balls at the same time. They collided mid-air knocking
both of us off our feet.
I scrambled towards Drake’s desk. Knowing
that was where the control panel was for the entire compound. But Drake must
have sensed where I was going because the next thing I knew I was flying
through the air as Drake picked me up by my hair and flung me towards the door.
I tucked my head and shoulders in using the momentum to turn my landing into a
flip bringing me gracefully to my feet. I looked at the battle raging on before
me. Noticing that despite being bound my team managed to take out three of
Drake’s command. But we were losing.
I made my way back over to the desk
when I realized that I no longer saw Drake. I paused looking for him when I
felt his hands grip my arms. I couldn’t move.
“That’s right, Ana. I still have
power over you. Now you and I are going to take a little walk.” Drake hissed in
my ear. Drake turned me around and pushed me towards the door. Automatically I
began walking. It was weird and robotic. I fought it with every ounce of energy
I had. Drake pushed me again. “Don’t bother fighting it.”
We walked down Cupid headquarters
main hall. I knew where we were, but no idea where we were going. This hall
literally could take you anywhere.
“Where are you taking me Drake?”
“Some place where we can be alone.”
Drake said pushing me again.
“I know you didn’t trade Derek. I
have spies too you know.”
“I know. And your spies told you
exactly what I wanted them to tell you.” Part of me began quake with fear. What
if he was telling the truth and Derek wasn’t here.
We turned down a narrow dark hall
and I immediately knew where we were going—the dungeons. This had to be where
he had Derek otherwise I was in real trouble. This most definitely was not part
of the plan. Marleek and Rebecca would have no idea where I was, but luckily
they will be able to help the others I thought in relief.
Drake opened the door to a stone
chamber revealing Rebecca and Derek both chained to the wall.
My heart sunk and soared at the same
time. On one hand I knew I was screwed and on the other I was relieved that
Derek was still here—and alive.
“Ana, don’t do anything he says. No matter
what.” Rebecca pleaded through a busted lip.
I winced just looking at her. She
had taken one hell of a beating. The entire right side of her face was swollen
and bleeding. It was hard to tell from what exactly.
“Now Anastasia. Who are you going to
save? Your best friend Rebecca?” He said running his finger primed with magic
down the left side of her face leaving a wide gash in her cheek.
Rebecca screamed out in pain. “Bastard.”
She spit with venom.
“Or your love Derek?” Drake spat as
he placed his hand thrumming with magic on Derek’s chest. Derek screamed with
agony and I nearly fell over in pain. He had been through hell. His face was
sunken and bruised and his entire body riddled with new and old wounds caused
by both magic and blades.
Derek opened his one good eye and
looked at me with an amazing amount of love. Even after all that he had been
through, he still loved me. I would have hated me, I did hate me. It was my
selfishness that got us into this mess in the first place.
“I am so sorry Derek. Sorry to bring
you into this, sorry that Drake is such a pansy that-“ I cried as Drake slapped
me across the face using the full force of his magic to bring me to my knees. I
tasted blood on my tongue and spit it out.
“Don’t push me Ana. Even I have only
so much patience. Even for you.” He spat bending down so he was whispering in
my ear. Putting all my body weight on the balls of my feet I shot myself up
cracking Drake in the nose.
“Son of a--you broke my nose.” He
roared grabbing his nose. He spit out the blood that had made its way into his
mouth and looked at me with pure hatred. He reached his arm back and shot an
energy ball right for Derek.
Marleek appeared between Derek and
the energy ball his body absorbing its magic.
“Now that’s not nice Drake. Why don’t
you pick on someone your own size?” Marleek said as he shot an energy ball at
Drake knocking him against the stone wall.
I scrambled over to Derek and
Rebecca using my magic to free them. Rebecca helped me get Derek on his feet as
we made our way towards the door.
“Marleek?” I asked.
“Go, I will be right behind you.” He
said kicking Drake in the side.
I nodded as we made our way out of
Cupid headquarters.
“You can see him now.” Marleek said
as he came out of Derek’s room.
I entered Derek’s room and was happy
to see that his wounds had fully healed and his face was back to normal. I
drank him in memorizing every detail. When I met his eyes he smiled lighting up
his entire face.
“Hey beautiful.”
My face flushed with heat at his
sultry voice. “How are you feeling?” I asked.
“Great considering. So you’re an
Angel huh?”
I walked over to his bed and sat down
next to him. “Guess so.” I replied nervously.
“Should have known you were out of
my league.” He teased grabbing my hand.
“I’m not out of your league. You’re
out of mine. I don’t deserve you, I never did.” I said silent tears streaming
down my face.
Derek wiped my tears and kissed me
gently and with so much love I almost completely lost it.
“It’s okay Ana. Marleek already told
me. I know we can’t be together. I know about the deal you made to save my
life. I will be eternally grateful and will never, ever forget you.” He
whispered resting his forehead on mine.
I placed my hand over his heart. “Know
that my heart will always belong to you. And I will never forget you, you are
eternally mine.” We kissed each other passionately, putting everything we felt
for each other in that kiss. There was so much longing, desire, trust and love
between us my spirit magic soared inside of me.
“Time to go Ana.” Marleek said
through the door.
We kissed each other one last time.
As I was walking out the door Derek said, “At least I can say I dated an Angel.”
Well that's it for Anastasia, hope you liked her tale! Let me know what you think in the comments, I would love to hear from you!!
"Devouring worlds, one book and recipe at a time."
Oh man! Noo! I mean yes awesome writing Danielle but Derek!!!
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the last scene between them <3 .
Is it possible for him to turn into an angel or something? After death atleast?
But seriously great job. Hope you can keep churning out tales like these. I will be there to read them if you do. =D
Madiha,
DeleteThank you so much for being a fan. Your words seriously make me blush. I think there needs to be a favorite's button in the comment section! You just made my day!
As far as Derek is concerned all I can say is that his story is not over.......take that as you will. Hopefully I will be brave again and post that here too.
Thanks for the encouraging words, they mean the world to me!!