I basically had a dream a couple of nights ago, for some reason it involved Zoey, round about 600 years before her life starts as a fledgling, at the house of night. Its a count down through the history till the day she confronts Neferet and Kalona. Don't know why it happened it just happen. So I came up with this. Zoey is immortal in this story and I know its totally weird that her name is Zoey especially because she is native American, and they didn't exactly have modernized names. I couldn't think of something for her. So forgive me if it annoys you, that all the other characters have like ancient uncivilized names, it weirds me out too but ill try and think of a name I can change hers to. anyways I wont bore with the details I'm boring myself. review and ENJOY
ZOEY POV
Zoey rested her wet face against her knees and hugged her naked body, from the wrath of the scorching sun. She looked out from her perch on the huge boulder, in the center of the clear beautiful lake, she had been bathing in. She was concentrating, but she was careless at the same time. Her soft carefree gaze, moved from huge crystal clear dazzling lake , to the outskirts of the lush deep green forest that ended abruptly, by the smooth rocks that forced the trees to stay far away from her bathing place. The water was cool to a degree that was unimaginably freshening it was unbelievable. Her bare back burned under the glaring sun, it felt strange for the rest of her body to be moist from the remaining fragments of water, and feel hot and cold at the same time.
As she stared out at the thick growth of sycamore trees, she ran her fingers through the cool water, and fantasied what it would be like if she remained here in her secret piece of heaven. She sighed soft as she listened to the birds soft songs.
"they are mating again" her song-like voice spoke to her reflection in the water. Her soft golden eyes smiled up at her, her father gave them to her. She had not seen him in over a century, typical. Zoey sighed dramatically she felt like an orphan, these pass few decades were so lonely. She missed her mother. Pulling her sudden sad feelings out from her head, she focused on the songs echoing through the trees.
"I wonder if Alerio will ever mate" she spoke softley to herself.
She stared up at the sky, and watched the gulls drift off into the clouds. Suddenly the realization hit her like a tone of bricks, how had her sisters not come to her by now. Zoey stood up so fast that her head began to pound, but she was in to much of a hurry to stop and heal her self. She dove in to the deep refreshening water, as she swam she felt her hair brush against the sides of her face as she took deep strokes towards the surface. Her heart frantically hammer against the surface of her chest. She had told Taranis that she would be back before dawn.
She scrambled desperately up out the clutches of the water, and knelt in the grass panting. She pulled back from her hands and knees and ringed bucket loads of water out of her hair. All the while warm tears washed her slowly drying cheeks. She was in trouble. Big trouble. She pulled on her buck skin deep brown dress her mother had made for her, and ran through trees, all the while hot tears foolishly ran from her burning eyes. She could hear the distant howls of Lycaon about less than a mile away. Taranis was growing angrier by the minute, Lycaon was warning her to stay away. The moment his second set of howls grew more menacing, Zoey sped through the woods, drawing in her gift for inhuman speed. The trees around her blurred into a dizzy deep green color. She closed her eyes and took in the deep scent of the earth, she knew these woods so well she could run with her eyes closed, and run on pure memorization and instinct. Lycaon howls stopped and before she knew it.
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My body had slammed against another, as I felt myself being flung against the roughness of the Earth. I felt the body beneath me tense in pain then it groan. My eyes fluttered open. As I stared into the Browne amber eyes of my little sister. Kama stared up at me with curious yet slightly pained expression fix upon her beautiful face. I gasped in surprise and jolted up onto my feet in less than a second. she was up within seconds after me.
I smiled sheepishly at her, and she smiled weakly at me. Then fear struck her expression and before she open her mouth. All eight of my brothers and sisters stepped gracefully through the trees and into the open clearing. Cries of Alerio pounding through the skies. Just as the howling of Lycaon and soft pounding of paws against the forest floor, through the edge of the clearing furthest away from me. Moments later the huge eagle came gliding through the sycamore trees. And then Lycaon busted through the bushes his Russell brown coat glisten in the sun light. I laughed softly to myself, as the two of them sped towards me, they were racing again. Kama chocked in a hushed laugh, very few of my siblings turned and watched.
Alerio reached me first he landed gracefully on my shoulder. I raised my arm up to him and stroked his white feathered head, he leaned into me. Then cried out as Lycaon pounced on me desperately try to grab my attention, he was so full of life I had to give him some acknowledgment. So I bent down stroked the wolf on his muzzle then his head. Alerio pecked at my ear impatiently try to grab my attention again.
"I can not give in to only you, greedy" I laughed and brushed him away, with me hand. Kama giggled from besides me
"Zoey you are late!" Taranis barked his sudden outrage scared me so badly that I jumped up in fear and Alerio grumpily cried and gently floated to the emerald green grassy floor, he pecked at Lycaon tail. The great wolf rounded on him, just as he was about to attack he sneezed right in Alerios face.
" I'm sorry I lost track of time" I cried to my brother. He was fuming, his beautiful face was was fierce with anger, his lips had parted over his perfect white teeth, into a feral smile. His amber-golden eyes, began to blaze scarlet red. I searched his beautiful face for some hope forgiveness,nothing. Just as he began to make his way towards me. Damon the second oldest of my brothers was at Taranis side holding his forearm. (Taranis is the oldest of my brothers)
"Brother save your strength for the fight that is to come" His words were calm. Taranis glared down at him for a long moment, Damon met his gaze calmly " all of us is to fight tonight, as brothers and sisters we should show our enemies the strength we each hold especially the individual power each and every one of manifest" Damon voice was clear and strong, they held each others gaze steadily. Finally Taranis shrugged of his arm snorted, and said.
"They well be here when the moon is highest in the sky, tonight" He spoke to our siblings then he turned and faced me, and narrowed his eyes "do not be late" he turned and moments later he had disappered through the trees.
Damon frown down at me, a soft smile played across his perfect lips. Then he turned and followed after Taranis. The rest of my brothers glided pass me I lowered my head in shame as all three of them, huffed and snorted and shot me disappointed looks. Even Chaos the youngest shook his head in shame, ebony hair sifted in the wind. I watched as they darted through the woods, and listen to the sounds of their feet touching the the forest floor at an inhuman rate, as they chased after Damon and Taranis. Lycaon grunted at my feet I bent and patted his broad brown head.
"Zoey we must prepare our selves for what awaits us tonight" I turned to face the fourth youngest of my sisters ( I am the oldest) . Her dark shoulder length hair was tied up with two chop sticks she made two nights ago, and somehow she managed to slip in an eagle feather into her elaborate style. Her brown eyes looked teary and distant. She was an inch shorter than me and thinner .Her beautiful Cherokee features was twisted into a haunted expression, her full lips frowned slightly. I could tell she was going to cry.
"Selena what troubles you" I pulled her into a hug and squeezed her cold arms.
"I am scared, I fear that my gifts have not fully developed, Taranis is a good leader but I fear for my life now, there is still so much I need to learn and all for tonight" she cried into my chest.
I glanced at Kama, she was crouched on the floor mumbling grumpily about how Selena whines to much, and she should be locked up for being the biggest whinnier . I chuckled and she glanced up at me, then quickly and hid her face in her dark hair, clearly shocked that I had heard that. Selena hissed at her, I gripped her arms tighter as Kama childishly stuck her tongue out, And skipped over to Lycaon and stroked his soft fur. She continued to torment Selena with stupid faces.
"stop being so childish" Eva warned (third oldest of my sisters) She pulled Kama up on to her feet and pulled her away from the wolf, with her arm round her shoulder.
Eva was always trying to be the one to take control of my sisters, I loved her for it. It saved me a lot of energy when fights broke out. Though sadly it did make her some what of a "bossy bosom" as Kama would put it. But at least she tried. Eva was slightly taller than me, her eyes was as brown as the Autumn forest. Her skin tanned to perfection just as all of my sisters skin colors were. Her dark hair flowed down the middle of her back, it was layer with soft suttle waves, she had a couple of dark feathers braided into her hair. Each day she had on a different dress, and today hers was dark brown cut short, to her thighs. and the top part was a low V neck, but not that low that you could see her breast. It was smooth and decorated beautifully with small beads and brown feathers.
"we are going to Ninas rock to practise our gifts" She called from over her shoulder.
I watch them trail off through the trees, before I spoke again." Do not fear Selena it is not healthy to worry your self of what might happen, you will know once the time has come, how strong you really are. You need not threat about the future. Do all that you can to overcome your worry by practicing." I spoke into her ear then gave her a gentle push towards the set of trees that Kama and Eva just passed through.
She smiled back at me as she wondered towards the trees along with my other sisters. Then within seconds she was gone. Mya (second oldest of my sisters) turned to watch me from the trees, expectantly. Her long black wavy hair fluttered in the wind.
"Your words are wise my sister. I admire you for that, but will you not come with us to Ninas rock?" I turned my head towards the direction of the lake and she frowned.
"You live in the land of dreams Zoey, you are wasting valuable time in your so called hiding place." her voice was harsh with worry.
"Do not worry about me Mya, it should be me to worry about you. Besides I will join you at Ninas rock in an hour". I Called over my shoulders as I began to make my through the undergrowth of the trees.
" be sure to not run into anyone else" her called ligered in the rushing wind as I began to run back to the lake.
I laughed joyfully. Alerio's cries danced across my skin as I ran side by side with Lycaon at my heels I never felt happier. Once we reached my secret lake I flopped down into the grass by the water, and traced my hand back and forth, through its cool depth. I wanted so badly to just loose myself and and go swimming. But just as I did before I would lose track of time again. I was sure that this time Damon would not be there to stop Taranis from killing me. I sighed. I feared my brother to an extent that I would have nightmares about him. When his eyes blazed scarlet, and his beautiful face twisted into, that monstrous expression I knew that even our enemies would fear him. Just as my other brother Taranis was tall muscular, and was more than able to take on five men at time and win. His used his gift to his advantage. His immortal gifts from my father. His power was sealed in his blood, and it was what he was capable of that scared me. Taranis was our leader when father wasn't here, and a good one but his methods were brutal, and I knew for fact he hated me, for reasons I couldn't comprehend.
Alerios wings fluttered restlessly from his perch on a low dying blossom tree. Lycaon got from the ground besides me, drew back his lips and growled deep within his chest. I jerked up into a seating position.
"Be still " I spoke to them. the both of them immediately responded, I rested my palms flat on the earth closed my eyes and felt for any vibrations of anything approaching us. Nothing. Lycaon ran towards the edge of the lake and growl even more deeply than before, he was staring across the lake. The minute I reached him something dark in the water caught my eye, it was sinking fast. I peered down into its depths What if its a person The though scared the crap out of me, before a second thought I was driving deep into lake after the dark figure.
I swam deeper and deeper, the cool water began to turn harsh against warm skin, I felt my blood run cold,as i swam lower. And as I grew a meter away from the dark figure, Its cloak began to unfold. They were wings, curiosity got the better of me. I swam deeper. Finally I griped one of the huge dark wings and swam up to towards the surface,pulling it up with me. This huge beast was not heavy at all, judging by the size of its wings it must have been twice as tall as me. Then again water always did make you lighter.
I broke through the water and the sun was gazed into my eyes. I heaved myself onto the the grassy shore, And pulled the beast on with me. For a moment I laid there panting trying to catch my breath. Lycaon continued to growl menacingly, he bared his fangs, like the dangerous wild wolf that I forgot he was, he huffed and padded carelessly behind me What ever it was that had provoked him must have gone. I pulled the rest of the wing out of the water, I scurried back so fast, that I stood on Lycaon paw he cried out in pain. I hushed him all the while staring at the Angel that laid unconscious before me, I rushed to his side to check if he was breathing. Just as Inched closer to hear if his heart was beating, his eyes shot open.
They were liquid gold, with a dark ring around them. His skin was bronze, flawless it seem glow from inside. His hair was long thick and a little wavy, it was as dark as his wings. He was indescribable, he was beautiful beyond belief. and completely memorising to watch, even though all he had done was stare up at me. I dared not breath as his expression looked some what confused, yet mesmerized at the same time. He study me for more than a few moments the look on his face was almost as if he was trying to take in my every detail as if any second I would disappear. He gaze lingered on my lips for a second then he traced them up to my eyes. His gaze met mine again and a wave of heat sliced through my wet body. I moved my mouth to say something but no words came out. He smiled playfully up at me, my body froze. I could not help but feel drawn to him, he had some kind of hold over me and I loved it. I tried my hardest to look away to break the spell, but it just wasn't happening. His smile grew more intimate, as he watched me.
Lycaon pulled at my dress, I yanked myself off him. I stroked Lycaon on the back, he licked my hand. Slowly the angel sat up, he gazed up at the sky, his gorgeous face bewildered and tense, he looked out into the centre of the lake, clearly taking in every detail. Then he closed his eyes. His ears twitched and his wings stirred slightly, he look absolutely like a god. The suns gaze captured his perfect structure, from his big muscular arms to yummy six pack. All I wanted to do was be close to him. Once my eyes reached back to his face he was gazing at me, my heart froze in my chest. He smiled again but this time weakly.
"you are not hurt are you?" My voice was shaky, I spoke quietly to him I was too scared my voice might go hoarse.
"physical pain is the least of my problems" his voice danced across my skin. He took deep breaths absorbing the air around him.
"what is your name?" his voice deep and rich with power.
"zoey" I whispered so quietly I thought he didn't hear me.
"Draco" he sighed out the words as if it exhausted him.
"do you not have so place to be young zoey?" he was gazing across the lake, his voice was calm and mellow, and a little sarcastic at the same time. Alerios wings fluttered open in soft breeze, Draco turned his head and gazed at the magnificent bird in wonder.
"how did you come to know this bird, it is more than unusual for an eagle to befriend a human?" curiosity glazed over his rich voice.
" his mother abandoned him when he was a chick so I took him in and the rest is history" i said nonchalantly as I watched him watch Alerio, he nodded slightly then cocked his head to the side. He smiled half heartily. For a short heart beat I saw sadness in his beautiful eyes. what happened to him, how did this strong begin fall in the lake?. Just as I was about to open my mouth and ask he spoke.
"I am not ready to explain myself" he gazed into my eyes longingly. It seemed like he watched me for all eternity. He leaned in closer to me.
"Like I said before do you not have some place to be Zoey?" he spoke slowly.
Lycaon tugged at my dress softly. I knew it was time to say good bye and meet my sisters. I met his gaze stood up cleared and my voice. He looked out across the lake again, he winced slightly as he began to turn to the lake. It didn't feel right to leave him here. he glanced up at me briefly over his shoulder then at the lake again. I arched my eyebrows, turned and made my way towards the trees " Ninas rock" I whispered to Lycaon. He looked up at me blinked a few times looked behind him at Draco then up at me again. "go" I told him. The wolf ran through the trees like a dog chasing a squirrel, Alerio clearly annoyed cried out and flew after him.
I began to step through the trees when, I heard Draco turn to watch me. I stopped I imagined gazing at me a smiled slightly, then continued.
"will you be here tomorrow?" I called over my shoulder.
"NO" he said way to quickly. "be safe Zoey" he called after me.
I knew what Draco was he was a fallen Angel, the first one I had encountered, we except my father of course. I had a strong feeling we was going to meet again. But right now I had a Fight to win. I ran through the forest with a smile on my face tonight was going to a long night.
Just so were not confused. Zoey has five brothers and five sisters including herself. Taranis is the oldest in their coven, Damon is the second oldest. Felix is the third youngest ( he wasn't mentioned). Lith second youngest (Also wasn't mentioned). Last be not least Chaos the youngest brother.
Zoey is the oldest out of the sisters but third oldest in the coven. (Taranis,Damon, Felix then Zoey )
After Zoey, Mya is the second oldest. Eva is the third oldest, Selena is the second youngest then. And Kama is the youngest.
I know its confusing, even I was confused at first but as you get into the story you'll get it.
I Hope i narrowed it down for you guys.
Review please =)