Hey! Thanks for all the reviews and views! I hope everyone is enjoying the story. Marina is by far my favorite, so I hope you like her POV. Again this chapter is more about character development before action. Promise it's coming soon. Enjoy!

Chapter 3: Marina/Seven
I'm living a nightmare. One that even my mind can't get away from. Everyday I'm reminded that I was chosen to fight for Lorien and that my Cêpan was suppose to train me, make me a warrior. Was suppose.

I hate myself, not Adelina. Yes she could have tried but now hearing all the other Garde's stories, I feel stupid to use Adelina as my excuse. Eight, Six, and Nine all trained without their Cêpans and are very strong while I just let life go on not even questioning whether I could have trained or not.

I know I'm gonna have to work harder than all the other Garde but it won't make a difference in battle. I was plagued with useless fighting legacies, I'm not tough to begin with, and I'm only valued as a healer which now John put into better use than me. I'm worthless, I do not deserve to be the last of the Lorics, I'm hopeless.

I'm curled up on the car seat as Ella leans against me. She seems to be the only one relaxed. Everyone is still on edge from our last battle. Our last battle. What a joke. I only healed people.

I met Nine and John. Nine, he's so, lets just say, full of himself. I was mesmerized when I saw John. I felt pride knowing he was one of us the whole time. Also during the battle, I kissed Eight. I rethink myself of why I did it. He looked so shocked afterwards and hasn't said anything to me.

I don't even know why, sometimes I feel so alone. Why was I cursed with having a horrible Cêpan.

I tighten my fists upset with everything I've gone through. A strange pain overcomes my palm but I push it away, having too many thoughts to really worry.

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We've been driving for almost two days and I'm mentally drained. Everyone is so quiet except for Nine. He's always calling out Sarah and John for kissing or love mush. I don't mind it but i kinda expected John to be a little smarter. Why did John bring Sarah along? She's just going to slow us down but I glad she's here so I'm not the weakest anymore.

I too caught up in thoughts when the car jerks to a stop. I look towards the front and see Nine unbuckling his seatbelt. "Welcome to Chicago, now we walk!"

I'm honestly nervous. Big cities make me extremely nervous. Mogs could be anywhere at anytime. I stiffen up as we all exit the car. I grab my chest and we all ditch the van. It's around sunset and all the lights are turning on, reflecting off the deep blue lake.

Six appears by my side with a comforting smile upon her face. "You okay?" I nod, "just nervous as always!" I say trying to move the conversation on. "Don't be, it's a lot smaller than India and a lot safer!" She says laughing slightly. I breathe for once and smile. "Well that's a relief!" Six pushes me slightly laughing along.

We're all crossing the street and I'm happy to see its nothing like India. I feel very safe here. We disappear into a huge crowd with people pushing into the smallest spaces. Six has stepped in front of me safely guiding me forward. It's all good until a large man shoves me, sending me off balance.

I stumble a few steps and about to plummet to the ground when strong arms wrap around my waist steading me. The person spins me to face them and I realize it's Eight. "That was a close one!" He says, his face inches away from mine. "Yeah, thanks!" I say quickly before my cheeks can flush. Eight holds me for a few more second and let's go. That was really strange but I loved every second of it. Wait? What am I saying?

We finally make it to Nine's apartment. I stare up at the huge building. "You live here?" Ella says shocked. "Yep, for the past five years!" I stand there amazed till Six grabs my arm pulling me forward.

We enter the lobby and it's like a scene from a movie. Nine goes and talks to the counter men. Seconds later we enter an elevator. I smushed between Nine and Eight. Having so many people in a small elevator with chests causes very close contact.

My back is leant against Eight's chest and Nine stands in front of me towering over everyone. "So Seven tell me about yourself!" I roll my eyes and take my hand to my face as everyone laughs. "It's Marina, and ugh not right now" I say being more bold than I feel.

Everyone is dead silent as I talk but the laughter bursts out as I finish. Of course Nine flushes and tries to act tough. He thinks for something good to say but nothing comes to mind.

Six and John high five me. As things calm down, Eight leans forward pressing us closer . He moves his mouth beside my ear and whispers "finally someone who can shut him up!" I laugh trying to hide the shivers I'm giving off from his hot breath on my neck.

Six and I make eye contact and she winks. I roll my eyes and shake me head. "What?" Six says loudly with a wicked smile. All heads snap towards me and before I can say anything the doors open and I rush out.

I immediately stop struck about how amazing this is. "Wow." I hear Ella whisper. "This is amazing!" Sarah states stepping forward. John grabs her wrist and pulls her down a hallway. I drop my chest on the kitchen counter and look around. Six and Ella are by my sides taking it all in too. We end up at the window, overlooking the city and lake. "This is beautiful!" I say touching the window. "Breathtaking!" Ella pitches in. "I can't believe how different each Garde was! Katrina forbidded places like this." I nod thinking about how Adelina would agree.

We all turn at once, smelling delicious food. I walk up to Eight and Nine and grab a slice of pizza, the other girls joining me. "Wow sweethearts, the salads are in the freezer." We of course roll our eyes. "Nine just because we are girl, does not mean we eat salads. For one, I hate salad!" Ella says sticking out her tongue making a disgusting noise.

I take a seat on one of the stools while Six sits next to me. Ella returns to the window where she just silently sits watching the world go by. My attention is turned to the two boys, who decide its a good time to start a conversation.

This only makes me more nervous because Eight is here.

i hope you enjoyed the chapter! Yes Eight and Marina are my favorite couple. that's why this fandom is kinda weird. We put John with Six and Sarah. Six with Sam, John, and Nine. And we have all these different ships but no one! No one ships Eight or Seven with no body else but them and I think that's awesome. Anyways Six's POV up next and then the cycle starts over! Comment and review! Also feel free to ask any questions!:D