This is a family; this is my family and it always will be, no matter what. That's how Elliot views Wesley, all the mews and the guys, including the aliens. When old friends from Elliot's past re-emerge so do new mew mews. One of his old friends is a young girl, who, without her and her brothers the mew project might have never started; he is her chosen one and her, his. The girl and her brothers are from Italy, but in a different world/dimension where most people are fused with animal DNA; mainly cats and dogs, but there are others such as, birds, rabbits, monkeys, aquatic, reptiles, ferrets and snakes; snakes being the rarest. What if this girl is the key to everything? What happened to her that was so bad that she completely stopped talking? Will she ever talk again?
The Mew Mews:
Mikayla (Miki) Cooper-15-Human/White Tiger/Snow Leopard
Zoey Hanson-15-Human/Irimote Wildcat
Corina Bucksworth-15-Human/Blue Lorikeet
Bridget Verdant-16-Human/Finless Porpoise
Kiki Benjamin-13-Human/Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey
Renee Roberts-18-Human/Grey Wolf
Bailey Anderson-16-Human/Andes Mountain Cat/Amami Black Rabbit
Isabella (Izzy) Kendrick-13-Human/Kipunji Monkey
Alexia (Lexi) Kendrick-16-Human/Golden-Cheeked Warbler
Katherine (Kaydee) Carson-18-Huamn/Fennec Fox
Nichole James-22-Human/Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Guys:
Elliot Grant-17-Human/Cat
Dren-15-Alien
Sardon-20-Alien
Tarb-13-Alien
Wesley J. Courrage III-23-Human
Tyler Gage-16-Human
Torrance (Tory) Cooper-25-Human/Cat
Jason (Jace) Cooper-21-Human/Cat
Cody Jr. Cooper-19-Human/Cat
Danny Gracin-13-Human
Harper Hyde-17-Human
The others:
Moko
Krod-Alien-20
Elvira-Alien-17
Deep Blue-Alien-Unknown
The Witch-Unknown
Prince Damien-Immortal Human-Unknown (20)
Eelia-Shape Shifter-Unknown (19)
Melva-Shape Shifter-Unknown (19)
Aliana Cooper-Human/Cat-32
King Milo Cooper-Grandfather-Human/Cat-Deceased
Queen Liliana Cooper-Grandmother-Human/Cat-Deceased
Cody Sr. Cooper-Father-Human/Cat-Deceased
Raya Cooper-Mother-Human-Deceased
Anderson (Andy) Cooper-Oldest Brother-Human/Cat-30-Deceased
Jade Cooper-Sister-in-Law-Human/Dog-22-Deaceased
Mr. Grant
Mrs. Grant
Couples:
Mikayla (Miki) x Elliot
Zoey x Dren
Corina x Cody Jr.
Bridget x Sardon
Kiki x Tarb
Renee x Wesley
Bailey x Tyler
Isabella (Izzy) x Danny
Alexia (Lexi) x Harper
Katherine (Kaydee) x Jace
Nichole James x Torrance (Tory)
Krod x Elvira
Cody Sr. x Raya
Andy x Jade
Mr. x Mrs. Grant
Milo x Liliana
It was a dark and gloomy day when Elliot was just laying in bed thinking about the events that took place just a few days ago, when there was a knock at his door; he had finally got a lock for it, but it wasn't locked at the time being.
"Who is it?" Elliot asked from his bed.
"It's Zoey, may I come in?" Zoey asked from the other side.
"Yeah, it's open." Elliot replied.
"How is she? Any changes at all?" Zoey asked motioning to a girl lying on the inside of the bed by the wall.
"No, she's still asleep." Elliot said brushing some hair out of the girls face.
"How long did they say she'd sleep for again?" Zoey asked watching the girl.
"I don't know. Her brother said it varies from person to person; she could be asleep for a few days, a week or so or even months. He had said the longest someone was asleep for was four months and that after three weeks they had to be put on a feeding tube and IV drip so that they wouldn't deteriorate." Elliot explained.
"Will that have to happen to her?" Zoey asked concerned.
"I hope not; she's not very good with needles, even when she's asleep. I know this because I watched my dad and Wesley try when she was younger." Elliot said holding onto the young girl's hand.
"Elliot? Is she really the key to us being mew mews?" Zoey asked looking at Elliot for a truthful answer.
"Yes…and no. When I met her she was probably about four I think, but according to my parents I saw her when she was a baby. And when she was a baby, she was pretty "normal" I guess you could say. What that means is that when she was born she didn't have any cat ears or a tail. I guess, from what I understand when her parents took her back to their world she all of the sudden changed and got the ears and tail. And that's how I've always known her, cat ears and tail." Elliot said petting the girl's ears causing some light purrs.
"And always quiet, never talking? When her brother was talking to you he said she never talks, not since "that" happened, whatever that is. I didn't quiet catch that." Zoey said causing Elliot to stop what he was doing.
"Mikayla is anything but quiet. I mean sure, maybe to most she is, but she always talked to me, always. And she still does; she was back at the beach. But I guess I'm the only one that can hear her; that or I'm the only one she trusts enough to let hear her. She's a telepath, meaning she communicates by thinking. It's amazing really; I always thought that was cooler than her ears and tail, but those were awesome as well. And she doesn't talk physically and probably won't because she's traumatized." Elliot said simply.
"Why is she traumatized, what happened? And what is with this entire mark and mate thing?" Zoey asked starting to get impatient.
"Hmm…shortly after she had turned four she had witnessed her mother being murdered. From what her brother Andy just told me she watched her father and sister-in-law being murdered recently. Their whole world-which was a world of people who are also part animal-was just destroyed and the people there all slaughtered. And if all that wasn't bad enough she just watched her brother get completely ripped apart. If you were in her position don't you think you'd be traumatized as well? Would you be able to talk after all that?" Elliot asked starting to get annoyed.
"Yeah, I guess. But I didn't know her parents were dead. And she still has three other older brothers…and you. Your parents died in that explosion and you never stopped talking. What is with this mark and mate thing?" Zoey asked becoming annoyed.
"I'm sorry. I know you didn't know about her parents. And yes, she does have three other older brothers, but she still lost her parents and oldest brother. It's still family that she lost so it's understandable. You can tell the others, mainly Corina-since I know this isn't coming from you specifically-that, yes my parents did die in an explosion, but I wasn't there; I didn't witness them being murdered like Miki did. Miki witnessed both of her parents, her sister-in-law and her oldest brother being murdered; she had to go through most of it by herself. And how does a four-year-old handle that? How does anyone handle that? And as you know, not everybody is the same; people handle things differently from others. And as unfortunately as it is, Miki stopped talking." Elliot said simply, rather annoyed.
"Right. Well, I'll let them know. I'm sorry about all this. You really care about her, don't you? From what I understand, her name is Mikayla, but you call her "Miki." Not even her brothers call her that; they call her by her name or "Micks", "Kay" or "Kayla." So you must care about her. And again, what's with the mark and mate thing?" Zoey asked again trying to get answers.
"Zoey…I don't just care for her; I love her…plain and simple. I've loved her since I got to know her. Sure, at first I was just curious to know the girl who was coming to live with us for awhile, which turned into three years. Those were the best years of my life. Because I don't speak for her I'm not sure about her, but they were for me. But I was just curious as to how a girl had cat ears and a tail; I went to school with girls and I was smart enough to know that that wasn't a normal thing for girls." Elliot started, but stopped to take a breath before continuing.
"At first she was just a scared little girl who was being brought to my dad for some testing and all that. Two of her brothers, Jace and Cody Jr., were also there; they had some blood work and test run on them as well, but my dad's main goal was her; there was something about her. The first night was horrible; my dad had started with the blood work on her dad, brothers and her. Her dad and brothers did fantastic; the blood work and shots were done just like that. Miki on the other hand, was not so easy. I remember clearly that when they tried to get her done there was a lot of screaming. Wesley was there as well; he got Jace and was supposed to get Miki while dad got Cody Sr. and Cody Jr. From what I understand none of them could get Miki to calm down and none of them could hold her down either. My mom and I went down to see what all the commotion was and it wasn't pretty. This was after we came in because it had started raining and blowing bubbles wasn't working anymore." Elliot had to stop to take another breath and that's when Wesley came in.
"Sorry to interrupt, but I sent the others home; we're closed. I also came to check up on Mikayla; her brothers are worried; they've called at least five times in the last two hours…each. I figured it was time to take her temperature anyways. And by the way, Elliot forgot to mention that we couldn't hold her down because she kicked his dad in the leg and her dad in the stomach and she was up running all over." Wesley said taking a thermometer and stuck it under Mikayla's tongue.
About a minute later it beeped.
"What is it?" Elliot asked right away.
"99.5., so a small fever; nothing to really worry about. Elliot, do you want to come get something to eat?" Wesley asked concerned about his friend.
"No I'm fine. Maybe later; I got to stay here with her to make sure nothing happens or if she wakes up." Elliot said still holding Mikayla's hand, rubbing her fingers.
"I understand your concern for her, but you need to eat. You're no good to her if you're sick. I can even make you something." Wesley said sighing.
"I'm fine. Besides you're supposed to go on a date with Renee aren't you?" Elliot asked looking at his best friend.
"She's downstairs waiting; she'll understand considering she told me to come up here and make you eat. You should go; I can watch her for a little while, while you eat. I made you dinner; it's on the counter in the kitchen. All you have to do is make a plate." Wesley said simply.
"I can stay with her as well; Mark is at practice anyways." Zoey said offering her services.
"We're here as well." Renee said as she, Corina, Bridget, Kiki and Bailey walked in.
"I thought you all went home." Wesley said shocked…well fake shocked.
"No; I know you guys closed awhile ago. You just knew Zoey was coming to check up on Miki and decided you would ask for info. And just in case she didn't give anything up you all decided to eavesdrop. I'm not deaf remember; I have the hearing of a cat. And Wesley found out, but wouldn't say anything. I know how you girls work. But fine, I'll go eat. Just make sure nothing happens to her; I don't need that or her brothers coming after me." Elliot said getting up.
"Take your time Elliot." Wesley said as Elliot walked out.
He just waved back saying "yeah, yeah."
After he was out of the room Wesley sat down next to Mikayla and the girls sat on the floor.
"Soo…how did you guys get Mikayla's blood work? I'm assuming Mr. Grant got it somehow." Zoey said looking at Wesley.
"Yes we got the blood work that night, but it was all thanks to Elliot; he distracted her with the bubbles." Wesley started.
"How do you distract someone with bubbles? Isn't that kind of childish?" Corina asked in disbelief.
"Yes, maybe it is, but at the time Mikayla was only four and I don't think she'd even seen bubbles before that time. The bubbles kept her entertained long enough to get the blood work and to give her her shots." Wesley said simply before any arguing broke out.
"So why did she have to stay for three years if you got the blood work in one night?" Bridget asked raising her hand.
"I'm not sure exactly…well I wasn't back then. The story was that there was a war going on and they didn't want the younger kids, which at the time were Mikayla, age four, Cody Jr., age eight and Jace age ten involved in. But from I understand the war was real and the older two boys who I only heard of were Andy who at the time was sixteen and Torrance who was thirteen." Wesley started but was interrupted.
"Thirteen was old enough to join a war there?" Bailey asked shocked
"It would make since; I mean some countries in this world have thirteen year olds fighting and/or working. Not to mention way back when thirteen year olds were fighting for our country. That was before rules came up against that and new age limits were created. I mean look at us; we fight battles and wars here already and Kiki is only thirteen and she's been fighting for two years now." Renee said simply.
"Right. But it wasn't common there; at the time Torrance didn't want to come here; he wanted to stay and fight for his people." Wesley said simply.
"His people?" Corina asked confused.
"Yes, his people. Torrance, Jace, Cody Jr. and Mikayla are all royalty on their father's side." Wesley explained.
"Cool…" Corina, Bailey and Kiki said at the time.
"Well, you may think that it's cool, but they didn't. But to them the people of their area in that universe meant a lot to them and they had to do everything to keep them safe. Being royal wasn't on their agenda, especially Mikayla, who in their world being a girl got the short end of the stick. What I mean by that is that girls in that universe were not allowed to go to school or learn in any way shape or form. They are not allowed to wear anything but dresses and skirts with a nice dress shirt. Not only that, but there, girls are all born with a special mark somewhere on their body that will determine who their life partner would be. So essentially for girls they are forced into an arranged marriage. Yes, what is it Zoey?" Wesley explained and then asked when he saw that Zoey had her hand raised.
"But even if they have arranged marriages essentially, aren't couples still happy?" Zoey asked confused.
"You know, I actually don't know that. Why do you ask?" Wesley asked looking at her and the other girls.
"Well what about their parents? They seemed happy together. Otherwise they wouldn't have had five kids right? And what about Mikayla? Does she have a life partner already? Because she and Elliot seem perfect for each other." Zoey said simply while the others just nodded their heads in agreement.
"Well that's the thing; their parents were in love. That was obvious with how Cody Sr. and the boys talked about Raya. But the thing is Raya was one hundred percent human and she wasn't actually from that dimension; she was from here. So obviously girls here have marks as well because Cody Sr. could see one on her. The difference between here and there though is that girls here have a choice and the marks don't usually show up on them. The only thing I know about how she got there was because of Moko. And no, I don't know much about him. I know he sleeps when she sleeps, but no matter what he always records what she does or where she is. And as for Elliot and Mikayla, well they are meant for each other; Elliot is the only one who can see Mikayla's mark. Well the only guy anyways, girls can see each other's marks unless they are into girls that is." Wesley explained.
"But how can he see her mark if she's not from here?" Corina asked.
"Well as I said before I don't think it matters where you're from; it just matters if the one you're meant to be with can see your mark." Wesley explained.
"So guys don't have special marks?" Kiki asked curious.
"No and I don't know why. The only thing I can think of is that it has to do with dominance of woman." Wesley explained.
"So going back to why she had to stay for three years. You were saying how you heard that the war was the reason. But now you think differently?" Renee asked looking at Wesley.
"Oh right. I guess we got a bit distracted. Umm yes, well the war was real, but there were other reasons. Obviously most don't have the opportunity to go to a different world and I know her grandfather was very against the younger kids leaving to go to another world, but it wasn't up to him. I guess originally they were going to move here; the whole family minus the grandparents, but their mother/wife was killed so Cody Sr. was on his own and his parents offered to help, so they stayed. But Mikayla was having a hard time so her dad thought getting her away for awhile would be a good thing. Her parents and Elliot's parents were really good friends so they offered to take them in without any of the testing originally, but her father said it would be fine. They were also brought here back then for what I would assume was so they could keep Mikayla safe. Maybe something do with giving Mikayla some freedom or to learn. Now we know it also has something to do with a witch. And Mikayla not being as strong as others. But I also think that somebody knew something was going to happen so in case they would have to leave again they would know someone here." Wesley said simply.
"I have a question. I tried to ask Elliot, but he kept avoiding the question. I don't know if this has to do with the marks on girls bodies in any way. But I heard the oldest brother say it would be ok for Elliot to mark and mate Mikayla at anytime he wanted. And that marking her would be the best way to keep her safe. What is the deal with the whole mark and mate thing anyways? And why does it seem to bother Elliot so much?" Zoey asked hoping she'd get an answer from Wesley since she couldn't get it out of Elliot.
"Well, the mark and mate thing has everything to do with a girl's mark. Marking and mating simply means that a guy will mark his territory and the mating part is pretty much sex. It bothers Elliot because for the most part once a girl is marked they have no choice what-so-ever when they mate; it's all up to the guy." Wesley explained simply with a sad look on his face and that's when Elliot came back.
"That's not what bothers me about it. Sex? I can wait as long as she needs for sex; I will NEVER take that choice away from her. It's the marking part that bothers me; not so much about having to do it because I will when she asks. And I will mark her because it's a way to keep her safe from all the guys out there that want her and according to her brothers there are a few." Elliot said as Wesley got up and Elliot to his place back.
"Then what is the problem?" Zoey asked frustrated as to why he couldn't answer her before.
"Because marking a girl is an incredibly painful situation for girls of any age, fifteen being the right age to start. And because blondie loves the girl so much he doesn't want to cause her any kind of pain. Sound about right?" Dren asked appearing out of nowhere with Sardon and Tarb.
"That's exactly right." Elliot said simply.
"What do you know about it? And where's Krod?" Corina asked snidely.
"They know because their species of aliens mark their mates as well." Elliot said simply.
"That's correct. And as for Krod; he said he had somewhere to be. Didn't ask, don't really care." Sardon said simply trying to look over Elliot's shoulder to get a look at the girl.
"But that doesn't answer my question. How do you know it's painful?" Corina asked again.
"We've seen it done plenty of times. With girls of our race and with humans. We didn't see many of our race mate with humans, but there were some. Not only that but we used to go to a different world to see what it would be like. It wasn't very appeasing; kinda disturbing actually." Tarb said simply, making a face.
"Sardon, what are you doing?" Dren asked looking at his older brother.
"That girl? Who is she?" Sardon asked curious as he was having a hard time seeing her.
"Mikayla, why?" Elliot asked suspicious.
"Mikayla, as in Princess Mikayla. Princess of the other world, that Mikayla?" Sardon asked shocked stepping backing up.
"It couldn't be her? I heard she died years ago." Dren said simply as Sardon backed away.
"Who's Princess Mikayla?" Tarb asked curiously.
"She was princess of the other world that Deep Blue tried to take over. At the time you were too little to do anything, but it was years ago and it took three years before Deep Blue gave up. I don't even know why he wanted to try to take it over; there was nothing he could do to stop their army." Sardon said looking at them.
"That was hundreds of year ago though. There is no way possible for that girl or her family to be alive. Wait what's full name?" Dren asked looking at Elliot.
"Mikayla Marie Cooper." Elliot replied seriously.
"See, I told you it wasn't…wait what did you say?" Dren asked shocked, eyes wide.
"Mikayla. Marie. Cooper. Do you need me to spell it out for you?" Elliot asked annoyed.
"Maybe…" Dren said testing him.
"Dren…are you crazy? It's spelt M.I.K.H.A.E.L.A." Zoey said looking directly at him.
"No, Zoey, it's not spelt that way. It's spelt M.I.K.A.Y.L.A. M.A.R.I.E C.O.O.P.E.R. But I call her Miki, M.I.K.I." Elliot said spelling out each letter of Mikayla's full name and her nickname.
"That's interesting…I've never heard it spelt that way before. Are you sure that's right Elliot?" Zoey asked looking at Elliot.
"Yes, I'm sure. Says so right on her birth certificate." Elliot said showing her the certificate of birth.
"But it says she was born here in this world, I recognize this place; I was born here as well." Zoey said looking at the paper and then to Elliot.
"See Sardon, nothing to worry about. Not the same girl; she was born here and grew up here." Dren said patting Sardon on the shoulder.
"She didn't grow up here. She grew up in a different dimension with four older brothers. What are you guys so worried about?" Elliot asked simply standing up.
"What are her older brother's names?" Sardon asked really wanting to know.
"Don't say the names. Don't say the names." Dren whispered over and over to himself.
"Anderson (Andy) Cooper, Torrance (Tory) Cooper, Jason (Jace) Cooper and Cody Jr. Cooper." Elliot replied.
"God damnit all! I told you not to say the names! There is no possible way that that girl is the same Mikayla as the one from the other dimension!" Dren yelled as both he and Sardon fell to their knees.
"What is going on here?!" Elliot asked now furious.
"We're back! Hey, did we miss something? YOU! What are you doing here?!" Tory and Jace asked infuriated while Cody grabbed something to throw.
"What do you mean by that? We should be asking you the same question!" Dren yelled getting back to his feet.
"Mmmnmm…" Came a quiet moan from Mikayla as she rolled on her side.
"Will everybody shut the fuck up?! All this yelling will wake Mikayla up and if I remember correctly Andy said not to wake up and let her do it on her own naturally. Now everybody calm down, shut up and sit down. Good, now will someone me what the fuck is going on?" Elliot yelled quietly causing everyone to sit down somewhere; Elliot and Wesley on the bed next to Mikayla, Mikayla's brothers by the door, the aliens by the computer and the girls in-between everyone.
"So, who wants to start?" Wesley asked politely, as always.
"We will. Those mother fuckers and their leader came in attacked our home and destroyed a hell of a lot of stuff!" Jace yelled quietly.
"Get over it! It was like over a hundred years ago!" Tarb yelled, not really knowing what was going on.
"One hundred fifty-five years to be exact." Sardon said sitting stiffly.
"That's why it can't be them." Dren whispered to Sardon.
"I know it shouldn't be, but it is." Sardon whispered back to Dren.
"One hundred fifty-five? Are you high? It was only eleven years ago; I remember because I was there." Tory said calmly, but angry.
"Oh my god, this is getting us nowhere! Let's settle this in a different way! What year is it?" Elliot asked Tory.
"1873." Tory replied.
"Oh boy…" Both Elliot and Wesley said at the same time.
"What?" Tory asked.
"Do you know what years you, your brothers and Mikayla were born here in this world?" Elliot asked again.
"Yes…Andy was born in 1843, I was born in 1848, Jace was born in 1852, Cody Jr. was born in 1854 and Mikayla was born in 1858. And before you ask dad was born in 1829 and mom was born in 1831. What is this all about?" Tory asked getting annoyed.
"Have you ever seen any of your birth certificates at all?" Elliot asked curious.
"Come to think of it…I think we've seen dad's, but not ours. But we know we were born here like mom was; because that's what she wanted. We don't exactly know why, but she did. And even though Andy was the oldest, the first born, he was supposed to be born there, but he wasn't; he was born here like the rest of us. But what does that have to do with them and what happened ELEVEN years ago?" Jace asked standing up.
"Well as much as I hate to do this I think I have to burst your bubble. Although, now it makes since why girls couldn't get an education; for what the years were. While I can't speak for your dad, I can for you guys and your sister, your mother and Andy. First off it's not 1873, it's 2017. Before you say anything, let me finish. Now because of the year you should realize that none of you aside your dad was born the year you think you were. If your father was born here he would've been born in 1973. Your mother was actually born in 1975 and had some of an education. You, Tory were actually born 1992. You, Jace were actually born in 1996. And you Cody were actually born in 1998. And that would make Mikayla really born in 2002. By the looks on your faces I take it you're having a hard time processing all this and I'm sorry. I, for one don't understand it either. And apparently neither do Dren and Tarb. Sardon and Wesley look like their trying to process this. And just so you know Sardon, Dren and Tarb and one other left Deep Blue a long awhile ago; they then joined us about a year ago. And yes, just so you know we did a thorough check up on them to make sure they weren't tricking us. I understand that you don't trust them and one day hope you'll understand that they aren't here to hurt anybody…well except for our enemies. Oh and as for Andy, he was born in 1987 and apparently has a different father." Elliot explained.
"Well, I knew about Andy having a different father; some guy raped mother way before mother met our father. But our dad did adopt Andy as his own, even though our grandparents disapproved of it. Granted, they did warm up to him. But I don't understand…how could we be born hundreds of years in the future, but live in the past?" Tory asked very confused as he and his brothers held their heads while bending to their knees.
"Wait. Andy wasn't our real brother? How did you know that? Cody and I didn't know any of that. I don't think Mikayla knew either. Which brings me to my next question? What do we tell Mikayla? She's been here before and I don't think she knew back then. Imagine how confused she'll be. What if she doesn't take it well? She already doesn't speak. What if it sends her spiraling downwards? What do we do then?" Jace asked while Cody and Tory looked at each other.
"Andy IS your brother; you all have the same mom, just have different dads. If anything it makes you half siblings with Andy. As for Miki, we help her out with all of it; we explain it the best we can and make sure she knows we're here for her; ALL of us. That's all we can do." Elliot said looking at them.
"Still doesn't explain how Tory knew about Andy and we didn't. But I guess…well if Elliot can't through to then we know we're completely fucked." Cody said simply.
"Cody! What the hell? And as for me knowing about Andy, mom and dad told me years ago. And before you ask; they asked me not to tell you because you two are blabber mouths and would tell Mikayla. They didn't think she'd be ready to hear any of the seeing as her issues would probably make her have a panic attack or she wouldn't understand. And then mom died right in front of Mikayla and after that, dad just thought it best for her not to know because she was so close to mom; and after she died Mikayla already shut down." Tory explained looking at him as he smacked him over the head.
"That's just not fair! That one I could've kept to myself! You, Andy, mom and dad weren't the only ones who cared about Mikayla's wellbeing. Jace and I care as well; that's something we would've kept to ourselves. And mother was murdered; that's why Mikayla shut down. Oh and come on Tory. Haven't you figured it out yet? Elliot is her chosen one. And with how he acts or whatever, he has chosen her as well. Good god; we figured that one out years ago when we were all here before." Cody said annoyed forgetting that Tory wasn't there.
"Umm…you guys might've forgotten, but Tory didn't come here the last time you and your sister did; it was just you two and Mikayla." Elliot said making a face.
"Oh right…but you should've figured it out between the time we got home and now. Elliot is the only guy who can see Mikayla's mark besides dad and us." Cody and Jace said at the same time.
"Really; is this true Elliot? You can see her mark? How long has this been going on?" Tory asked shocked that his baby sister was indeed meant for someone from another universe…as the witch had said.
"Wow…and people say we don't listen." Cody said looking at Jace.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Tory asked looking at his younger brothers.
"We told you all this years ago when we got home. The family that we were staying with, who were friends with mom and dad had a son who could see Mikayla's mark. And at the time Mikayla was only four, so we defiantly knew that they were meant to be way back when because that NEVER happens; you and dad taught us that. Geeze!" Cody said as he opened the door to walk out.
"Where are you going?" Tory asked immediately.
"I need some air and to be alone. I'll be back in a few minutes." Cody said walking away.
"You better not be smoking out there! You know that's not good for you or Mikayla!" Tory yelled as he followed him out after hearing a Zippo lighter flip open and shut.
"For Christ sake Tory; I'm not smoking in the building or around Mikayla. And what she don't know won't hurt her right? I mean its best she don't know right; just like none of us knew about Andy?" Cody said running outside.
Tory was about to follow him, but Jace stopped him.
"Just let him go; he'll be back. And as for him smoking, Mikayla already knows; she's known since he started. And he knows she knows because when she found out they got into a nasty fight; so she just stopped trying. He's been doing really good lately, but there are times he just can't help it; but he's trying to quit. He promised to try to stop because he does regret the fight. But like all of us, he's just really stressed right now, and unfortunately smoking is his stress reliever. And just so you know he NEVER smokes or smoked around her; she only knows because she walked outside one night when he was. But moving on, I'm actually quite surprised she hasn't started sleep walking yet." Jace said watching his sister sleep.
"She won't sleep walk with this sleep and you know it; this is not a normal sleep. I just hope she wakes up soon. What happened with that fight? You said it was really nasty. How can it really be all that nasty when she doesn't physically talk?" Tory asked looking at Jace.
"I can't wait to find out what her ability will be. Andy didn't really have any abilities seeing as he had parents with no powers or anything, but he was really good with a sword and daggers. You got the ability to teleport and levitate things. I got invisibility and teleport. And Cody, he got speed, flight and levitating things. Asides from Andy we all have the ability to change into cats or have cat like features; Mikayla for sure. Hey maybe she'll be able to make her ears and tail disappear finally. Dad had all of those abilities. I wonder if we'll get more as we get older. What do you think? And as for the fight you don't want to know and both Cody and I do know how to sign." Jace explained.
"Yes I know dad has all of those and maybe. The only things I know about this sleep thing is that it normally lasts between a week and normally a month. The longest record was four months and the shortest record was you with only three days. And then when it comes to the awakening of the powers it's always one or two right away and then after that if you want to work at it by training you can learn more. And maybe, hopefully and then she'll actually be able to go out and have a good time. And I think I really do want to know what the fight was about. And how do you know sign language?" Tory asked shocked.
"Yeah. If you really want to know what happened that night, you'll have to take it up with one of them; it's not my place to say. As for how Cody and I know sign language we were there when dad taught us a little; we do pay attention you know; we just don't show it. Also, Mikayla and Elliot taught us the rest of it. I think Cody's coming back." Jace said as Cody did indeed come back through the door, looking a lot calmer. That was until Tory started to hound him again.
"So Mikayla found out you were smoking and asked you to stop so you start a nasty fight with her? What the hell; she's just looking out for your wellbeing." Tory said starting something.
"You told him?" Cody asked looking at Jace as he ran towards him and tackled him to the floor.
"No, I said you two got into a nasty fight! I didn't say what happened and what was said! Damnit get off of me!" Jace yelled causing Mikayla to stir and moan again. But this time she sat up, still asleep.
"Is she awake?" Kiki asked excitedly.
"No, she's still asleep. Which is actually good; she has to wake up on her own…without being woke up by others. Which brings me to my next freaking point. Knock it off! What happens specifically if someone wakes up from this sleep if it's interrupted and not on their own?" Elliot asked gently pushing Mikayla back down on the bed.
"They could go into a coma or possibly lose any powers or abilities they already had or were to receive. Shit…sorry." Tory said as Jace and Cody looked down in shame.
"Well then this issue you guys are having can wait. We're here to figure out this time jump thing and to find out everything we can so that when Miki does wake up we can explain it to her as best as we can so she doesn't have a panic attack or whatever. Now, can we all grow up and figure this all out? Wesley might have an idea of what's going on." Elliot said simply as he covered Mikayla up…again.
However, shortly after Elliot covered Mikayla up; she kicked the blankets off again, for the third time and rolled on her side, still sleeping peacefully.
"I wouldn't even bother trying to cover her up again. If she doesn't want to be under blankets, she'll just keep kicking them off. If she wants them she'll attempt to pull it up on herself. But yeah, that's probably a good idea; not everybody needs to see that." Tory said simply as Elliot pulled her dress down over everything.
"So what is it Wesley? Elliot said you looked like you might know what's going on?" Zoey asked looking at Wesley.
"Yes, well kind of. I can explain the years lived in. But I don't think I can explain years passed by what they think. They grew up in the 1800's, but were born in the 1900's and 2002 for Mikayla. All they know is the 1800's, but here we are in 2017. That's an easy explanation; different dimensions. They, along with their mother were born here, in this world. But their father was born in a completely different world. And being from that world, he grew up with those morals and laws. And because his parents were king and queen, I'm guessing he had no choice but to follow their rules and somehow get their mother to agree to move out of this world with the children and into "his" world. Granted, Tory was born first; he was the first born from your parents together. Followed by Jace and Cody Jr. and then Mikayla; they didn't really know this world. Although they were born here, I'm guessing shortly after each and every birth they were brought to the other world. Andy, after he was born was not taken right away, but that world was all he knew as well. So the different worlds and not just that, but they are also different time eras." Wesley explained looking at everybody, who all except Sardon, Renee, Elliot and Bridget looked confused.
"Basically what he is saying is, different worlds, different time zones." Elliot explained and then light bulbs went off everywhere.
"Still doesn't explain the whole time jump from eleven years to one hundred fifty-five years." Tory said simply.
"Moko can explain that! Moko can explain it all good!" Came a high-pitched voice from the bed.
The voice belonged to an ice blue colored round rabbit like creature with three small pink diamond shaped jewels on its head.
"Moko, hush; we don't want to wake Mikayla right now." Jace said simply as the creature, known as Moko, bounced up and down.
"Moko won't wake Mikikayla! Mikikayla can't hear Moko! So Moko can be as loud as Moko wants!" Moko exclaimed with a happy smile.
"So what is it creampuff?" Dren asked looking at the happy creature.
"What is what? Moko doesn't understand the question." Moko said causing everybody to fall over.
"The loss of time for some of us! Why they think it was only eleven years when it was really one hundred fifty-five." Dren and Tarb said annoyed looking at Tory, Jace and Cody.
"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Moko understands now. And Moko also knows that you're both right! Moko and Mr. Dad can teleports people to different worlds. Mr. Dad can go to many different worlds. This Moko can only go to two different worlds; there are a lot of different Mokos. Moko and Mr. Dad teleport really fast to places; well that's how it feels, but really it takes years to come to a different world, for people who can't go to different worlds. So for Mikikayla and her family it's only been a few years. But for pointy eared freaky aliens time moved slowly and took more than a hundred of years. So you're both right…but mainly the pointy eared freaky aliens are right. Also to them, the pointy eared freaky aliens, they think that Mikikayla and her family are all dead because holograms of all them were left behind and it made it look like Mr. Deep Blue killed them all." Moko said smiling.
"Wow…that's interesting." Everybody said at the same time.
"Moko did a good job?" Moko asked with big hopeful eyes.
"No, Moko didn't do a good job. Moko did a great job." Elliot said simply.
"Yay! Now Moko get's a reward? Like a candy or cake or cookie or doughnut?" Moko asked bouncing up and down.
"Yeah I guess. Let me see what I have… … … ...Here, this is all I have in here." Elliot said handing Moko a few lemon drops.
"Yay!" Moko yelled swallowing all five lemon drops at once. After all the candies were gone Moko started bouncing all over the room before falling back into a coma like sleep.
"Wow…what the fuck was that?" Dren asked shocked.
"I don't know." Sardon said simply, just as shocked.
"That thing called us pointed eared freaky aliens…" Was all Tarb could say.
"Well you kind of are…" Elliot said simply getting a reaction from them.
"Anyways, it's getting late, we should be heading out. And by the way, Elliot; thanks for the offer for us to live here with you and Wesley, but we just think you and Mikayla will eventually need your privacy. Not to mention dad, I guess had been saving us an apartment so Jace, Cody and I are all good. All we ask is that you take care of Mikayla. Oh and just so you know, dad has a place ready for you guys as well…that includes Wesley and whomever he's with as well. Mainly for I think when you decide to start having a family. Here is the address." Tory said simply handing him a sheet of paper as he and the other two started to head out.
"Thanks." Was all Elliot said as he looked at the piece of paper.
"Oh and Elliot, before we leave. Tory neglected to mention take real good care of our sister; never leave her unsatisfied." Cody said causing Elliot to go red in the face with embarrassment. But before he could say anything Tory, Jace and Cody were gone.
"Yeah, we'd better get going as well. Have a good night." Zoey and the other girls said as they left along with Wesley for his and Renee's date.
"Good god…but she is absolutely adorable." Elliot said sighing as he sat down by his computer.
Four Days Later:
Elliot was sitting by his computer thinking…dirty. He needed a release, so bad, but cold showers were no longer helping and he couldn't do anything with that blue creampuff in here.
He needed to take care of his problem so bad.
The café had just closed its doors for the day and Elliot knew there were leftover pastries; he needed to get rid of Moko for a little bit.
"Hey, Moko, wake up. That's it; hey there buddy." Elliot said kindly, but with ulterior motive.
"What is it? Do you need some information from Moko?" Moko asked looking at Elliot.
"No. I was just wondering…the café just closed and there are all sorts of left over pastries. How would like to go downstairs and get some?" Elliot asked looking at Moko, who by now was super excited.
"Would Moko ever!" Moko yelled with enthusiasm.
Just as Elliot was about to go to his door there was a knock.
'Damnit. Who could that be?' Elliot thought angrily to himself as his "problem" went away on its own.
"Elliot, are you awake in there? It's Tory. I just wanted to know if you'd like to go for a walk or something. I just got to thinking the other night; we really don't know each other. It's not that I don't trust you; I know you're a great guy that my sister and for some reason my brothers just adore. I just thought it'd be a good idea for us to get to know each other as well. Can I come in? I'm sorry, but this is just awkward." Tory said from the other side of the door.
"Yeah, you can come in." Elliot said simply as he went to his door to let Tory in.
As soon as that door opened however, Moko zoomed out and down to the kitchen as fast as he could.
"How is she? I haven't seen in her in a few days and I haven't heard anything." Tory said as he saw Mikayla still fast asleep.
"She's still pretty much the same. And what are you talking about you don't get updates? I call everyday and talk to either Jace or Cody, mostly Cody; they both assure me that they'd let you know what was going on or if something happened." Elliot said simply looking at Tory shocked.
"No, they haven't told me anything. But no changes whatsoever?" Tory asked concerned.
"Other than she rolls from side to side and mumbles a bit here and there; no there's nothing really new." Elliot said watching her chest rise and fall, but making it look like he was looking at her face.
"Well that's good; means she'll wake up soon." Tory said with a smile on his face.
"You think? What tells you that?" Elliot asked confused, but happy.
"She's rolling around and mumbling; that's how all the others were just before waking from their sleep. How long has she been doing this?" Tory asked watching Elliot.
"Ummm, well the rolling has been going on for about five days. As for the mumbling…about two days." Elliot said thinking.
"Maybe a day now; shouldn't be more than that." Tory said simply.
"Well that's good. So what did you want to know?" Elliot asked looking at Tory.
"Oh right. I was hoping to get to know you a little bit better. I mean I don't really know you all that well; I wasn't here the last time like Mikayla, Cody and Jace were. But I had to do something to defend my mother's honor; hers and Mikayla's. Mikayla doesn't talk to me like she does with you, which is fine; she's got someone. But even though she doesn't talk I can tell she absolutely adores you. And Jace and Cody; well they never shut up…about video games. They have talked about you though, said you're a great guy and that you treat her well. And to me that's all that matters. I also know it would've meant the world to mom, dad and Andy that she's taken care of. I don't think mom or Andy ever got the chance to really know you, but I know dad did; it's the one thing he always regretted in life." Tory said trailing off.
"And what was that?" Elliot asked honestly curious.
"Taking them back home and not leaving them with you and your family…especially Mikayla. Something about having a motherly figure again. And then there was you; Mikayla always lit up when you were brought up. And when grandfather said that he found her a suitor…well that's when things started going downhill fast…again. Did you know that we almost had her speaking again? I mean physically that is. Then grandfather went and did that; she went down into a nasty depression. It was so bad she wouldn't even sign or write anything down. But you know for a girl…writing is one of the things forbidden to them. Anyways…I thought we could go for a walk to the pantry place; Wesley said he needed a few things and I offered to go for him; I had nothing else to do. He said that would be great and that I should take you with. Something about getting you out of your room. And he also brought up what I'd been thinking anyways; about how we didn't know each other that well. Personally I didn't mind staying here, but he seemed busy and he needed someone to run errands. I really didn't think you would want to leave, but those girls down there offered to stay until we were to get back…if I could get you to leave your room that is. Something about leave your door open and they'd check in on her here and there…I completely understand if you don't want to leave your room; I know I wouldn't want to." Tory said simply watching Elliot.
"I guess I could get out for awhile. As long as the girls are here to make sure she's safe…" Elliot said simply, still watching her chest.
"And we will be!" Zoey said calling up the stairs, hearing the whole conversation, causing Elliot to smack his head.
"Well I guess. Just let me use the bathroom real quick." Elliot said as he left his room.
"Jeez, we have been trying to get him out this room for a week now. How did you just do that?" Zoey asked amazed.
"We have a common interest; Mikayla. Trust me when I say I know what he's going through. If I were here in his position watching over my sister, I'd never leave either. Actually Elliot being here is the only reason I haven't cooped myself up here in this room with them…because I trust him. There's just something about him that I can't put my finger on, but I trust him. Not just because of how Mikayla acts around him or how my brothers talk about him, but something." Tory said simply.
"I think it's how much he cares for her. And I think you see that. I think you see that he wouldn't ever hurt her and if push came to shove he would trade his life for hers." Zoey said simply.
"You think?" Tory asked looking at her.
"In a heartbeat. We all see it as well. Wesley was telling me earlier that once when they were little something bad started to happen to Mikayla and that Elliot put himself on the line to keep her safe; he didn't say exactly what, but he said it was big." Zoey said smiling.
"So, Zoey is it?" Tory asked looking at her.
"Yep that's me." Zoey said with a big smile.
"You're a hopeless romantic, aren't you?" Tory asked with a smile.
"So I've been told." Zoey said simply, a bit frustrated.
"Oh you bet she is. You should hear her talk about her boyfriend; she goes on and on and on and on some more." Elliot said causing Zoey to go red in the face.
"Elliot, you jerk!" Zoey quietly yelled storming off.
"What was that all about?" Tory asked with a confused look on his face.
"Oh you know. Just got to give her some crap; she and the other girls are like sisters in a way. Much like Wesley, you and your brothers, the girls are family." Elliot said simply looking back at Mikayla one last time before heading out.
"Well it's good to see that you're still a guy." Tory said once they exited the building.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Elliot asked suspiciously.
"With how you talk to the girls, treat them like a normal brother sister relationship…from what I understand; Mikayla and I don't bicker like most…come to think of it, like her and Cody. But what I actually mean is how you stare at my sister. I've noticed that you stare at her in a loving way, which is great and I love that about you. But I've also noticed you stare at her chest, legs and another part of her body, just like a normal guy as well. I get it, it's a normal thing to stare, but you also try to hide the fact that you do that when around my brothers and me. I don't think they notice, but I don't know how they don't, it's obvious. I mean, Come on, you didn't think I wouldn't catch on…even if it was eventually; I'm her older brother after all, I notice all these things. The only things I care about is her safety, wellbeing and that's she's being taken care of. And the biggest one is that's she not being hurt or forced on, which I don't see you doing, which is a good thing or I'd have to hurt you." Tory said simply, slightly laughing a bit while looking to the sky.
"Are you ok?" Elliot asked as he watched Tory.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little bothered that none of us thought to just cut ourselves and Mikayla to pay the witch. All of us, well minus Mikayla, who up until we got here, knew nothing of what we did for her, thought that a blood sacrifice payment meant death. Especially after mother was murdered and unfortunately Mikayla witnessed it. After mom was dead we got a note that her payment had been made. None of us even thought that she meant a few drops of blood was all that was needed. And now Mikayla is angry with us over it. Which you know, I can't blame her, I'm angry with myself for not seeing it as well. But in the end Mikayla is mostly healthy asides from breathing issues; she's not in severe pain where she can't be touched. The curse has been lifted off of her for good, permanently, never to come back again. Yeah, thanks a lot for that grandpa…" Tory said as he started to talk to himself.
"Tory? If you don't mind my asking, but why was she cursed in the first place?" Elliot asked getting Tory's attention.
"Because grandpa completely screwed the witch over. When he was younger; way younger before I think our dad was born. From what I understand he already had a daughter so she wouldn't have been affected by the curse. But it is said that grandfather had a sister who was supposed to be next in line being the older of the two. Anyways, grandfather didn't think it right that a woman run the country or whatever you want to call it. So he went to the witch to wish that his sister would no longer get the throne. As long as he agreed to the payment arrangements is shall be done. Always pay the witch and make sure it gets done or it won't end well. Anyways, grandfather had these coins that he cherished; well that's what the witch demanded in payment. Grandpa excepted and said that he had to get the rest from home; he gave her three, but she wanted the rest as well. He said just make sure he was to get the throne and he would pay her, but not before that. She agreed and the next week he was king after his sister mysteriously died. When the witch came for payment he gave her the rest…or so she thought…until she got back to her home and found them to be fake. When she confronted him he said thanks, but he didn't want his sister to die, he just wanted the throne; she should've made his sister look crazy. The witch said that that he said he wanted his sister out of the way and she made it happen. You either had to be very specific when making a deal or she had to know you weren't…I don't know…pure of heart or something. Anyways when he refused to pay her what he owed she said that if he had any children…wait no any female children they would be cursed. That goes for your children's children and their children and so on and so forth. You get the picture. Well when our dad met mom and Andy he fell in love and our dad was a good man, a really good man who would do anything for mom. Anyways they both wanted a big family, but he knew of the curse, didn't say anything to mom until after Mikayla was born and had no choice but to say. Mom kept saying how she wanted a little girl…after each and every one of us boys was born. After Cody Jr. was born dad tried to convince mom not to have any more children; I mean there were already four of us and Cody Jr. was a difficult birth." Tory said as he started to explain everything.
"So how did Mikayla come to be then? I mean I know the general process of conception and all that, but if your dad didn't want any more kids?" Elliot asked.
"It's not that dad didn't want any more children or even that he didn't want a daughter. It was he didn't know how to break the curse and he didn't want any of his children to suffer whatever said curse was. And no the curse has nothing to do with her ears and tail, granted the witch said they would go away eventually. Anyways...Like I said before Cody was somewhat of a difficult birth, but mom did make it through. She had also reluctantly agreed to not have any more children. However, she forgot to have any surgery done to prevent that and dad of course wouldn't; he downright refused to. So four years later when mom became pregnant again it was kind of a shock, but they were happy…until he found out it was a girl. Mom would constantly ask what the problem was, but he would never say."
"Well mom and dad came back to this world for the pregnancy, like they did for all of us, just without me and Andy because we were in school. Everything was all good until mom went into labor about a month and a half or so early. I only know this because we got to leave school to come here, to be here for her birth and I knew she wasn't due until the middle of September, but she was born on July 4th, or what you guys call Independence Day, whatever that is. By now you must've figured out we have no clue what holidays are, because we don't have them in our world. Umm anyways she was born early had to stay in an incubator thing and when we took her home it all went downhill…and fast. That's when dad had to explain everything…well everything he knew about it; he had no clue his dad was the reason for all this." Tory explained.
"What is the curse?" Elliot asked confused.
"Severe pain and sickness. As a baby, when we got back to our world, from a few weeks old to about…god…I don't know…five or six months old she was always sick to point of not being able to keep anything in and she was always in pain. That was probably the worst of it because she could hardly even be touched. Any touch from anything, to being held, being wrapped in a blanket, anything really she would just scream in pain. It was awful, especially watching mom cry because she couldn't touch or feed her own child without any pain. Needless to say after that mom got the operation and could no longer have kids." Tory explained.
"So how did you revert the curse? Sorry, I mean how did you get the witch to revert it?" Elliot asked curiously, knowing because Mikayla loved being held.
"That wasn't easy, let me tell you. Andy and I overheard mom and dad arguing about it one night. And because we were planning something Jace and Cody had to be involved and if we didn't let them tag along they'd tell mom and dad what we were planning. That and I think they, even though they were really little at the time, four and six, really cared from Mikayla; they just wanted to help. The only problem was we had no clue where to look and we couldn't aimlessly search in the middle of winter, in the middle of the night with the baby, randomly search and risk her health even more. But the great thing was that Andy's mate knew exactly where it was, but she would only tell us if she could tag along with. After that she moved in with out because it was found out that her family was not good to her."
"Anyways…we all snuck out in the middle of the night with the baby, after grandpa and grandma came around and got in an argument with mom and dad. We met up with Jade and up the mountains into more snow and wind to the witch we went. It took us about an hour and a half, maybe two hours to get there. When we got there the door to her home opened and she ushered us in, getting us hot drinks, saying how she expected us; well more Andy and myself more than the others, but none the less. Andy lost his cool right away…even though he told us to remain calm. But she kept saying how dad wasn't his dad and that his dad was a rapist. To which Andy would reply with that our dad was our dad and that other man was just a sperm donor. Eventually the witch saw he wasn't giving up and said he had a strong soul and even stronger connection with his siblings…all of us. She knew what we were there for and asked what we could pay with. We gave her the coins we got from our dad, who got it from his dad. She laughed and said she couldn't accept them; but she took them anyways. Boy, were we confused, so she explained that these coins were the reason why she was the way she was the way she was. And then she explained what grandpa had done and why. Andy and I were pissed, but I think Andy was worse; out of all us he probably cared about Mikayla the most. Andy, me, Jace and then Cody. Well then you came around and you and Andy probably tied for first caring the most. well I take that back; mom and dad cared the most. anyways…Andy started freaking out saying that he would do anything for the curse to be lifted; he would even trade his own life for hers. The witch said no, she wanted no kids and no kids to lose their lives over this, but she made us a deal. If we could come up with payment by the hour before Mikayla's sixteenth birthday she would be fine. The payment as she put it was a blood sacrifice. At the time none of us knew what she meant, but we all agreed, even Jade. So after we agreed a pentagram appeared on the floor and she said to put the baby in the middle. When we did that she cut Mikayla's hand so the ritual would begin; she said she needed her blood to start it. After it started she told us where to stand, oldest to youngest, minus Jade, in order on the star. Andy was on the top of the star and I was next to him on the right point. Being the youngest two, Jace and Cody Jr. were on the bottom points, Jace next to me and Cody Jr. next to him. Last was Jade because even though she was older then Jace and Cody Jr. she was not biologically related so she had to be last."
"I remember clearly that our parents showed up not long after it started, but it was too late for them to intervene. We did as the witch said and after a few minutes of our parents screaming everything was done and for the first time ever Mikayla was sleeping peacefully…well somewhat. Her lungs were still not the greatest, but that had to something to do with being born early. Mom was just the happiest you'd ever seen her…until the witch explained her condition. So mom begged the witch to take it away; she would do anything. The witch replied with she couldn't do anything because her lungs were because of an early birth. However, temporarily she could; she could make her first three years of life without out. When she would turn three years old it would come back gradually and she'd have to start taking things easily, meaning no running around. And then once she reached thirteen she'd better have something called an inhaler or she'd have to be super careful. Come to think of it she still doesn't have an inhaler; dad gives her a brown paper back, which seems to work. Anyways, mom made the same deal as we did and that's probably why we thought death was the payment she was looking for because she sent a note after mother had died saying payment was completely made. Granted I guess we should've known because while we were there she said half of the payment for us was made. We just didn't understand that when Jace, Cody Jr. and I all cut our hands and blood poured onto the floor. Then last week on the beach after Andy was killed and Mikayla got that nasty cut on her leg payment was completely paid off. And then the witch came and said all that stuff…I was pissed. Why couldn't she have told us that when we started? Whatever, I guess. Oh and by the way, the curse is lifted for future generations as well, so if you and her have daughters they'll be fine." Tory finished explaining.
"Wow…I'm sorry that all that had to happen." Elliot said as they entered the market.
"It's fine; it was years ago and you had nothing to do with it, so it wasn't your fault." Tory said simply as they got a basket for what Wesley needed.
Elliot was going to say something, but decided against it.
So while in the market they not only got the stuff that was needed, but they also got to know each other for Mikayla's sake.
Some people walking around the market as well were whispering to each other, saying how nice it was that more gay people were coming out and about. Which you know if they heard Elliot and Tory would try their best to explain the situation, minus the fact that Mikayla was essentially in a coma. Some of the people understood, said their sorry's and went on with their business. Other people didn't believe them and just laughed them off.
Back At The Café:
In Elliot's Room:
It had been about an hour since Elliot and Tory went out when Mikayla started to gradually wake up on her own; she felt a little numb and she had a hard time getting up on her own. On top of all that she couldn't remember where she was. But when she kind of managed to sit up she saw an old picture; it was of Elliot when he was younger with his parents and Wesley.
After a few minutes she started to remember what happened a few days ago at the beach.
She smiled to herself as she lied back down into the bed, when she realized she was once again with Elliot.
'Elliot…' Mikayla thought as she closed her eyes and slowly breathed in and out.
That was when she heard the door shut and someone place a hand on her face, rubbing it gently. But for some reason it made her uncomfortable.
'This doesn't feel right. This doesn't feel like Elliot's touch. Nor does it feel like Elliot's parents, Wesley or any of my brothers.' Mikayla thought to herself. And that's when she opened her eyes to see who was in the room with her only to stare in complete and utter horror; there in front of her was not her Elliot or any of the people she knew…well she knew him a little, but he was no good.
"Well, hello there, my little princess. How are you feeling today?" The guy asked looking at the terrified girl.
Downstairs:
Zoey started to get a bad feeling so she went to check up on Mikayla.
"Zoey, what are doing?" Corina asked looking at her.
"I'm going to check up on Mikayla." Zoey said as she started up the stairs.
"Why? I'm sure she's fine; she's probably still asleep." Corina said sipping her tea.
"I don't know. Something just feels wrong. Now if you'll excuse me." Zoey said walking up more steps.
"Would you like me to come with you?" Renee asked appearing out of the kitchen.
"Sure, that'd be great." Zoey said as she and Renee made their way up to Elliot's room, which was closed.
"I thought Elliot was going to keep his door open." Zoey said but was shushed by Renee.
"Shh…listen. I hear something. Someone's moving in there. Mikayla, are you ok in there?" Renee asked knocking on the door.
"Knock twice for yes, once for no." Zoey said listening, but nothing came, just movement that sounded like running and someone making a shhh…noise.
"We're friends of Elliot; he went out for a little bit, but he'll be back. We're just here on his behalf to make sure you're ok. Are you ok in there?" Zoey and Renee asked knocking on the door again.
In Elliot's Room:
Mikayla didn't really know what to do; she was frozen with fear. She did know however that she couldn't stay there, not with him.
After a few minutes of being uncomfortable she managed to get up and try to get to the door, but he blocked the way.
"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Naughty little princess, you'll be coming with me again. But this time you'll be staying with me.
After a few minutes there was a knock at the door.
"Shh…listen. I hear something. Someone's moving in there. Mikayla, are you ok in there?" Came an unfamiliar female voice to Mikayla.
"Don't say a thing." The male whispered, not knowing Mikayla doesn't physically speak.
"Knock twice for yes, once for no." Came another female voice Mikayla didn't know, but she was going to knock twice until the male whispered, "don't you even dare."
"We're friends of Elliot; he went out for a little bit, but he'll be back. We're just here on his behalf to make sure you're ok. Are you ok in there?" Both female voices called again.
'…No…' Mikayla thought to herself, not realizing she was actually sending vibes to Zoey.
In The Hallway:
Zoey and Renee stood outside of the door worried when they heard nothing.
After a few minutes Zoey heard a soft voice say "No."
"What's going on up here?" Wesley asked coming up the stairs.
"Get away from the door! We're coming in!" Zoey yelled as she transformed Renee right after her.
"What's going on?" Wesley asked alarmed.
"Something's going on in there! Mikayla's in trouble! She just said she wasn't ok." Zoey as she tried to open the door.
"Zoey, I didn't hear anything. But if you say so; watch out!" Renee yelled busting through the door.
"Who the hell are you?" Renee asked right away when she saw an old man with black hair and blue eyes standing next to the bed staring at her and Zoey.
"Wesley, get the other girls." Zoey said to Wesley as she watched Mikayla inch towards the bedroom window.
"I'm Prince Damien and I'm here for my bride" The guy, now known as Prince Damien said looking at them.
'How do I tell her to go out the window?' Zoey asked herself, but was stunned when she saw Mikayla crawl out the window like she heard her.
"What the? Hey get back here!" Prince Damien yelled as he tried to grab Mikayla's ankle.
"Go Mikayla go! Go find help!" Zoey yelled as Renee attacked him.
Soon after the other girls were upstairs ready to help fight.
Outside:
'Those girls; they saved me. And that one girl could hear me.' Mikayla thought as she made her way down the building.
Once on the ground Mikayla made a run for it, trying to find her brothers or Elliot.
'Help! Somebody please, help!' Mikayla screamed in her head, tripping over a stick.
Nobody was outside at the moment; it was raining like crazy.
With Elliot and Tory:
"Wow…this rain came on fast. I didn't think it was supposed to rain today." Tory said as he and Elliot sat on a bench under a tree.
"It wasn't, but you know weather, it has a mind of its own." Elliot said and then all of the sudden dropped his bag of groceries on the ground.
"Elliot, are you ok? is something wrong?" Tory asked concerned.
"Didn't you hear that? Someone is in trouble!" Elliot exclaimed standing up.
"No, I didn't hear anything." Tory said standing up while listening.
"Help! Somebody please help!" Elliot heard a girl yell.
"You hear her that time?" Elliot asked looking at Tory who looked like he was trying to listen.
"No, I don't anything except rain and birds." Tory said simply looking around.
"Hmm. That's weird…unless…" Elliot started, but immediately started running while Tory grabbed all three bags and chased after him.
"Unless what?" Tory asked catching up with him.
"Unless it's Miki! Think about it! A young girl begging, screaming for help and you cant hear her and I can. The only person that could do that that I know of is Miki!" Elliot yelled listening for the screams, hoping they were getting close.
"But she's supposed to be asleep; I didn't think she'd wake up this fast." Tory said looking around.
"Help! Please!" Mikayla yelled in her head again hoping to find someone and then tripped again.
"This way! Hurry, sounds like she's hurt!" Elliot yelled taking off again.
After a few minutes of running they finally spotted Mikayla running into the wind and rain, not knowing where she was going.
"There she is! Mikayla!" Tory yelled, but she just kept running, not recognizing her brother's voice.
'Help…' Mikayla thought as she started to slow down, her body starting to tire out.
"Mikayla!" Both Tory and Elliot yelled for her as she fell down a hill.
"Miki!" Elliot yelled, finally getting her attention as they made it to the hill and she just started getting to her feet.
"Miki wait! It's Elliot and Tory!" Elliot yelled to the girl who fell to her hands and knees, soaking wet from the rain and crying.
Soon Elliot and Tory were sliding down the hill to get to her.
"Mikayla, what happened?" Tory asked as they got to her and sat down while Elliot pulled her up to him
"Miki, what's going on? Didn't you see Wesley or the girls? The girls should've explained who they were and everything." Elliot said to the young girl in his arms was panting and trying to catch her breath.
'O-one of th-them di-did. Bu-but th-the ma-man ca-came ba-back.' Mikayla stuttered in her mind to Elliot.
"What guy?" Elliot asked immediately concerned.
"What guy? There was a guy there? Who was it?" Tory asked looking at his sister.
'I-I-I do-don't kn-know hi-his na-name…bu-but he to-took m-me be-before…I-I-I'm sor-sorry.' Mikayla said in her head to Elliot as she started crying.
"What is it? What did she say?" Tory asked as he watched his sister bury her face in Elliot's chest.
"She said she doesn't know his name but that he took her before. And that's she's sorry." Elliot said repeating what she told him.
"Oh no…that's sounds like Prince Damien." Tory said simply looking dismayed.
"Who?" Elliot asked holding onto Mikayla.
"He's this immortal guy. We're not sure on how old he is exactly. But we do know he had a thing for mom; a huge thing. But she rejected him time and time again. Even though dad marked her Damien would still come and try to take her away with him. Recently before we came back here, before dad died, during Mikayla's and the guy our grandfather tried setting her up with's wedding, Damien killed the guy and used his unique ability and took Mikayla with him. We, as in me, Jace and Cody Jr. came here looking, but ended up finding you and your friends instead. Dad and Andy were the ones who found and saved her. Unfortunately that's how dad died. I don't know what happened between them because dad died then and Andy died before he could explain what happened. As much as I hate to say this because I know how you feel on this, but you're going to have to mark Mikayla a lot sooner then you planned. Because if you don't and he gets her, Mikayla will be gone…probably forever. So we need to get her back and you have to mark as soon as you get her there." Tory said as Elliot held onto a shaking Mikayla.
'I-I-I'm sor-sorry.' Mikayla thought to Elliot.
"It's fine; it's not your fault. I just don't want to hurt you." Elliot said sadly as he kissed the top of her head.
"But it'll keep you safe. And at least it's with someone you love." Tory said, not know that Mikayla has never said out loud or in her head to Elliot that she loved him yet.
"Wait…Miki, you love me?" Elliot asked shocked, but happy.
All Mikayla did was turn red and look down.
"Wait, she didn't tell you yet? I'm soo sorry; I thought you knew already.
'I-I-I'm sorry.' Mikayla said to Elliot.
"Don't be and don't be silly. Don't you know? I love you too; I have loved you since we were little, since you told me about your mark and how I was the only one aside your family who could see it." Elliot said simply causing Mikayla to cry tears of happiness
'Re-really?' Mikayla asked shakily.
"Of course really. And I always will." Elliot said hugging her.
'My god her body feels so good against mine; she's so tiny though, I'd hate to squish her.' Elliot thought to himself, making sure his hand wouldn't connect with hers so she didn't hear him.
"Ok, I hate to break up this love fest, but we really need to get going." Tory said looking around.
"Right. Miki, I need you to listen to me, ok?" Elliot asked standing up as Mikayla nodded her head.
"Can you stand?" Elliot asked as he helped her up.
She nodded her head, but she was up and Elliot let go she fell to the ground like putty.
"Ok. Plan B." Elliot said bending down in front of her before whispering in her ear, "ok Miki, I need you to wrap your arms around my neck and your legs around my waist. Do you understand?" Elliot asked watching Miki as she nodded her head and did as she was told; Elliot picked her up easily and they made their way back up the hill after Tory put his hat over her ears and tired his coat around her waist to hide her tail just in case people did walk past them.
On their way up Tory grabbed the three bags he dropped and they made their way back to the café.
Every few minutes Mikayla would pull herself closer to Elliot, rubbing her face on his shoulder. And each time she did this Elliot would look at her sadly, knowing what had to be done and the pain it would cause her.
Back At The Café:
"Strawberry Bell, Full Power!" Mew Zoey screamed firing her attack and actually hitting Prince Damien.
They had been fighting with Prince Damien since Mikayla got away so that he couldn't go after and nab her.
This whole time, none of their attacks had made any contact whatsoever until all the girls got his attention all at once and distracted him so that Zoey could hit him with her attack and it finally connected.
"God damnit all! I'll remember this! I'll be back!" Prince Damien yelled as he started to orb away.
"Don't let him get away!" Renee yelled, but it was too late; he was gone.
"Damnit!" All the girls yelled as they made their way back downstairs.
They had just made it out the front doors to go look for Mikayla when they saw that Elliot had her and he was coming up the way with her and Tory.
Instead of saying anything to any of the girls Elliot made his way upstairs to his room with Mikayla in his arms.
After a few minutes they heard the door slam shut and lock.
"What's going on? I think I have information on this new enemy. I just need to fill Elliot in." Wesley said coming upstairs from the lab.
"Elliot already knows. Oh and here is the stuff you wanted; some of the stuff might be dented." Tory said as Jace and Cody came in through the doors.
"What's going on? I saw Elliot with Mikayla. She finally woke up? Are they upstairs? Let's go!" Cody said as he tried to make his way up to Elliot's room.
"Don't." Was all Tory said.
"How does Elliot already know?" Zoey asked confused.
"Because I told him." Tory said simply.
"Told him what?" Jace asked.
"Yeah and what's going on up there?" Cody asked.
"Elliot's going to mark and possibly mate Mikayla now." Tory said sitting down putting his face in his hands.
"But I thought he wasn't going to do that for awhile." Zoey and Bridget said as they all de-transformed.
"He has no choice." Tory said simply.
"Why doesn't he have a choice?" Jace and Cody asked wondering as they looked at their brother.
"He always has a choice." Corina started but was interrupted.
"Shut up and let him speak! Does this have anything to do with him?" Jace asked referring to Prince Damien.
"Yes, this has everything to do with Prince Damien. He's found her. And as for Elliot having a choice; in this situation he doesn't. Simply put if he doesn't at least mark her now Prince Damien will take her and we'll never see Mikayla again. Because this time we won't be able to get to her in time. Because instead of waiting for her to wake up and toy with her he'll go straight to work because he'll know we'll come for her. And what he plans to do is warp her mind into believing no one cares for her and that she's really meant to be evil; he will latterly turn her into our enemy and we'd have to fight her. At least if she's marked as Elliot's he won't be able to manipulate her if he were to get her; not easily anyways. So don't get in his way and let him do what he needs to keep my sister safe. I'm sorry, but she's been through so much crap already and as we've seen all the protection for her doesn't work, not as long as he has that third eye of his." Tory said simply.
"You mean that scarred thing on his forehead? He said he could no longer use it because her, whatever of a father stabbed him in that third eye. He said that if he could've used it, he would've and we would've been done for right then and there." Kiki said simply.
"Great. But I still don't trust him; he could somehow get it fixed and try to take her again. Just let Elliot be. And no matter what you hear, DO NOT go and try to help her. I repeat DO NOT go try to help; marking is very painful for girls and screaming will be heard." Tory said simply.
"Why is it so painful?" The girls all asked at the same time.
"Because…" Tory started, but couldn't come up with anything because truth be told he didn't honestly know; he never marked anyone before.
"Because when a guy marks a girl he'll grow four sets of fangs, two top fangs and to bottom fangs. If a girl is strong willed, the fangs digging into their flesh might only make them jump and they might make a small noise. It's what happens next that is excruciatingly painful." Dren said appearing out of nowhere.
"And what would that be? And how do you know so much about this?" Jace asked as Sardon and Tarb showed up.
"What no Krod again?" Corina asked in an annoyed tone of voice; she really doesn't like Krod.
"Krod is just a little freaked out and doesn't believe us when we say they're not dead. Anyways we know this because we've witnessed markings in the past and we've, well I've done enough research on the subject." Sardon explained simply.
"So why is it so painful?" Zoey asked concerned.
"Because after the fangs are inserted into the girl's flesh where the mark on their skin is they release the guys essence into that mark. Or if this makes more since, the guy is basically releasing non-toxic venom into the mark, which is how a girl becomes the "property" as a lot of people put it, of the guy." Sardon explained.
"But she's not property! She's her own person! Not something some guy can claim!" Zoey yelled infuriated.
"Geez Zoey. Elliot doesn't view her as property; in fact he's very much against this. But he's doing it to protect her, to keep her safe. And believe me when I say this is what Mikayla wants in the first place; she's wanted him to mark her since she was twelve when she truly started to understand it. Try to remember where and how we grew up; it's just how we grew up; it's what we know. She's probably even wanted it longer than she probably realizes." Jace said simply as they waited.
"Fine, but what about sex?" Zoey asked right out there.
"What about sex?" Jace asked.
"Do that have to do that right away too or no?" Zoey asked.
"It's not required, no, but it usually happens anyways." Jace explained.
"Something to do with hormones." Tory said simply.
"Pheromones. When bit, normally without realizing it, females will release pheromones and their hormones will go out of whack. And when the male who is marking senses or smells all those scents, no matter how strong willed he may be, he won't be able to stop or control himself and the mating process will go on." Sardon explained in a dull tone.
Soon, not too long after that explanation screams and cries of pain could be heard coming from upstairs…
Anderson (Andy) Cooper was thirty when he was killed. He had short brownish-orange hair and brown eyes; he also had freckles on his face and wore glasses.
Torrance (Tory) Cooper is twenty five with short dark orange hair and brown eyes; he has freckles and wears glasses.
Jason (Jace) Cooper is twenty one with short dark orange hair and green eyes; he has three freckles on each side of his face and wears glasses.
Cody Jr. Cooper is nineteen with short orange hair with a blonde undertone to it and brown eyes; he also had a face full of freckles.
Mikayla (Miki) Cooper is fifteen with long light orange, almost peach colored hair that reached down to her ankles tied up into two high pigtails with rose shaped buns on the top of each. Her eyes were emerald green colored and she had five freckles on each side of her face.