A/n: This is finally revised version of the fourth chapter! I'm sorry for taking so long! But I promise you that the fifth chapter is coming up soon!
Recap:
Zoey and her friends make the connection that the Goddess Nyx has over the years been taking over her children to get out messages. But what they go not know is why Erik lied to them all. They had a plan to talk to Erik after the ritual so it would not worry the other students.
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Chapter Four-
The remainder of the classes dragged on too slow for Zoey's taste. Why would Erik say that Nyx never took over anyone when in the past it has happened before? Zoey racked her brain for the answer. Maybe Erik did it because he wanted revenge for when she and Loren had sex together, but it was months ago!
Besides, why would Erik tell them something different when if they did go to war with Goddess knows what, it could impact him as well. None of this made any sense! As Zoey rubbed her throbbing head, she made her way to the back of the school where the group agreed to meet for the ritual.
Shaunee rubbed her arms as she waited in her spot. Erin as well as Damien and Stevie Rae waited in theirs so the ritual could start. Jack stood outside of the circle ready to play the music for Zoey. The said person stood in the middle of the elemental circle.
As each candle was lit, the elements rushed around and glowed with their users and Zoey. Spirit being the last to be called shimmered brightly as Zoey stepped in the rhythmic movements of the music. As she spread her arms, Zoey bangles and tattoos glowed dazzlingly as the atmosphere around the school relaxed greatly. With a goodbye, Zoey closed the circle. Her cheeks were a light pink as she smiled at her friends as they each felt somewhat better.
The council who had been present gazed at one another before leaving. After reassuring her friends, she'd be fine; Zoey picked up Nala and made her way to the stables. Despite the cold, Zoey let the smell of leather comfort her nerves.
Her body felt as if it was weighed down by a giant anvil. Persephone burred happily at Zoey as she butted her with her muzzle. A smile appeared on the teen's face as she rubbed her horse's nose.
Zoey merely stood as she traced the wood with her fingers. Nala who was perched on the stall wall gave a gruffy mrrow. The thought of confronting Erik chilled her to the core.
"Oh Nala, who am I going to ask Erik what he meant earlier? I mean I can't just randomly walk up to him and say 'Oh hey Erik! Why did you lie to us about Nyx and body possession?'" Unknown to Zoey, Erik was right behind her as she ranted.
"Um I didn't lie about that. I knew that has happened." Zoey eeped loudly as she spun around. Her foot snagged on her dress as she fell backward.
Without thinking, Erik grabbed Zoey by the waist and pulled her to his chest. Zoey clung to his arms as she fought to catch her breath. With practiced ease, Erik righted Zoey.
"What the Hell is wrong with you!" Zoey righted herself as she turned her anger on her ex. "What gives you the right to sneak up on me!" the air around Zoey crackled with electricity.
Erik backed up. "Easy! Easy! Stevie Rae told me where to find you. She said you wanted to talk to me!" Erik put his arms up in surrender.
"Wha-? Oh… Yea." Zoey flushed brightly as she looked down. "Um. Why did you lie to us?" Erik raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Lie about what Zo?" Zoey realized he wasn't faking. The air around him was filled with confusion.
"Wasn't that you in my room yesterday? When Nyx used me as a vessel? Wasn't that you?" Zoey was getting desperate.
"Um, Z? I was with the other teachers making sure the kids were in their classes. You can ask Scarlett Rose, she was with me." Scarlett Rose was Erik's teacher's assistant. She would never lie for anyone, she was a good kid who always telling the truth.
"Oh goddess. If you weren't there, then who was? Thundering footsteps came into the stable.
"Zoey, Erik!" Damien came puffing into the stable. "It wasn't Erik that was in your room!" Jack Followed by the Twins and Aphrodite came into the room.
"We already established this, so tell us what it was." Erik was getting antsy. Who was it that posed as him?
Damien glared slightly at the rude tone. "It's called a shape-shifter."
"A what Brain-rain?" Aphrodite flicked her perfect blonde hair from her face.
"S sha-pe-shif-ter. Do I need to spell it out for you?" Damien said sarcastically.
"Okay!" Heads turned to Zoey. "What's a shape-shifter?"
"They are mythical being that can take the form of anyone or anything they want." Damien nodded his head to Jack in agreement.
Silence filled the air even the horses remained quiet. Erik took a deep, agonizing breath. This couldn't be good.
"So that wasn't Erik who was in my room?" Zoey was still in shock.
"Yea, Z. Brainpan one and two went to the library to look this up after Queen Bitch mentioned Erik had been in class." Shaunee explained. Zoey looked from each of her friends to Erik. Now what?
"Not only that!" Erin continued, "We found out that these things are deathly freaked of Water and Earth!" Erin looked extremely proud of herself as she crossed her arms with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Okay. But wait, where's Stevie Rae?" Zoey looked for her sister.
"Country-Bumpkin is in our rooms placing charms with her new found skills." Aphrodite looked slightly annoyed.
"So these things can be repelled? How can we find it? Who else has it taken over? Should we alert the council?" Questions flew from Zoey's mouth as panic over took her brain.
"Z, Z, Zoey!" The girl jumped as she turned back from her state. "We can't be sure who it is, but we can drive it out." Damien placed his hand on Zoey's shoulder as she turned to Erin who smiled brightly.
"Yup, that's right! You see, I and Shaunee," Erin was interrupted by Damien who corrected her. "Shaunee and I," Erin glared at Damien "Are going to the mall to get sprinklers, hoses, and those new forest green short heels we saw at Luigi's" The Twins high-fived. Jack sighed before giving Zoey the Xerox copy about the Shifter.
"When they return, we'll install the sprinklers in places there are not any; if that is alright with you Mr. Night?" Damien's eyes twinkled mischievously.
Erik couldn't help but smile. Tine to save the world yet again! "Alright, I approve, but place them carefully so it can't find them." Erik's teacher tone emerged.
"Don't worry! That's my job!" Jack had a 100 Watt smile on his face as she knew his skills were needed.
"Alright, Erin, Shaunee, please hurt. Damien, Jack, see if you can dig up anything else." The four nodded before leaving. "Aphrodite, can you call in a favor?" The said blonde raised her eyebrows. "Can you see if any local stores have the plant called Ruby Sins?" Aphrodite smirked knowing what Erik meant.
Zoey watched as her friends left to do what they needed to do. Erik turned to Zoey who was watching him. It turned a bit awkward as the two gazed at each other.
"Um, Z, how about you and I try and make sense over this whole body taking over experience." Erik gave her a dashing smile. "I'll meet you in my office, and bring Nala with you in case. Erik gave a bow and left.
Zoey watched Erik leave as she felt herself sigh with relief. A warm wind blew softly as Zoey smiled as the scent of roses filled the air. A ghostly see-through body wrapped her arms around her young priestess. Nyx smile as she watched Zoey welcome the motherly gesture.
"My sweet, dear Zoey Redbird; your friends and yourself have found out what I could not." Nyx gazed lovingly at her one of many daughters. "I am so greatly proud of you."
"That warms my heart, my goddess. Will there really be another war?" Zoey's voice quivered at the end.
"I do not know, but stick with your friends, they will be with you regardless the outcome." She pushed a lock of from Zoey's face. "I have a gift for you my dear." Nyx handed Zoey a pure white rose.
Zoey accepted it with wide eyes. "Milady, you've already given me such beautiful gifts already." Nyx smiled.
The flower transformed into a snow white owl. The night-bird opened her wings as if in a greeting. Zoey gasped in amazement as the bird hoot softly. Nyx smiled, she was clearly pleased with Zoey's reactions.
"Thank you milady!" Nyx brushed her lips atop of Zoey's forehead. With a goodbye, Nyx disappeared.
Zoey gazed at the owl on her shoulder. "I think I will call you Neith, the Egyptian Archer Goddess. Neith hooted cheerfully at her new name.
With a giggle, Zoey said goodbye to Persephone and made her way out of the stable. With Nala at her side, Zoey continued to Erik's office. Fear gripped her slightly at the thought of being alone with him.
As if sensing her thoughts, Neith and Nala pressed against her. Comfort swan through Zoey as she stopped in front of Erik's office door. It was now or never. Zoey pushed into the office.
A/n: Thanks for reading! The fifth chapter should be coming out soon. And I mean by at least a month if I can. I've been swamped with other revisions. So watch out for that chapter! Hope you enjoed!