So here's my rendition of the change from Raven Mocker to human for Rephiam. Originally I was thinking of making it just a one shot but it's going to be a three shot with what happens before the fight, the fight itself and then the aftermath. Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN HOUSE OF NIGHT OR ANY OF ITS CHARECTERS!
Key: "Talking" "emphasis" thoughts POV Change 'Feelings' (you'll understand this in this chapter)
Stevie Rae
We arrived on the island that Zoey and the others were on. We stayed in place for the longest time, not knowing where everyone was at that moment. Rephiam beside me moved nervously. I looked over to him. He wasn't looking at me; he was looking straight ahead, amber eyes zipping from left to right then left again. His breathing was deep, as if he was trying to calm himself down. I know that he feels his father nearby and most likely his daddy feels him nearby too. I really don't know why he is so nervous. Was it because his dad's near or was he worried about what's going on right now? Ya see, currently we're shoved into a small space between two buildings; I'm sitting in his lap, his wings making the perfect cover sheet in the shadows, one arm wrapped around my waist while the other laid by his side. Was the close vicinity making him nervous? I know I felt nervous at first, not because he might hurt me, I know he won't, but because it just did. This is probably the closest we've ever been in a while. I turn my head away after Rephiam's eyes caught mine. His arm tightens for a moment before it loosens again. My heart starts to beat loudly and I can't help but smile. Man, why does he have such a big effect on me? Then a quick second of his humanity manifestation flashes into my head and I smile even bigger. Come on girl. It's not just that his humanity's super hot and sexy. It's him. He makes you feel this way. I'd never thought I would feel this way, and so greatly, towards anyone like this. And I know from the way my heart pounds in my chest that it just has to be love. What else could it be?
Rephiam
After seeing Stevie Rae shy away from me I could not help but know that what I am going to go through is the right decision. I still have my doubts and my fear still but I still have to go through this, I want to go through it. I tighten my arm around her waist for a fraction of a moment before loosening my grip. I am anxious, anticipating the battle inside of me to come out. I just hope I survive it, both mentally and physically. I do not know what the challenge would be but I have to succeed in it. Have to. I reluctantly think about my father. He will not like this. Not one bit. I fear for his anger. He can certainty kill when angered. I shake my head slowly to throw the thoughts from my head. I refuse to think of him now. My head moves up when I hear a noise. I shift and silently tell Stevie Rae to stay quiet. I shift again to get her off my lap and I sidestep over to the opening of the tight space. Vampyres, some of which I recognize as Stevie Rae's friends, run up a hill and towards a great building. A flash of my father and Neferet appeared in my head and I shook that off. He must be in there. I feel a hand on my shoulder. "Rephiam, are ya alright?"
"I am fine." I assure her. I look back up towards the building. A feeling arose then, telling me that I should go up there to face my challenge. I doubt the feeling. Up there? Where my father is? That cannot be right.
'Oh but it is.' it promises. I sigh softly. Then we will go up. I then stand slowly and I look down at Stevie Rae, her eyes showing a glint of confusion. "I know where we have to go." I look out to see if it is safe before I walk out of the space. I point up towards the building. "There." By now she came out of the space and followed the direction my finger pointed.
"There? Are you sure Rephiam?" She looks back at me.
I let my arm fall to my side. "Yes. I have a feeling." She stares at me before nodding. We then started our way towards the building.
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