Wow it's almost been a month since I've updated this. S/O to guest for the review yesterday, because without it, I probably wouldn't have updated! I'm glad to hear that there are people waiting for this story to be update and I'M SO SORRY FOR MAKING YOU WAIT SO LONG. I got bored of this story, then started a new story, then started school so I haven't really had much time. But you guys rock so I thought you deserved an update.
TheArtistNextDoor- Yes, just yes. Jarina for life.
Guest 1- I'm glad I'm not the only one that still ships Jarina! It seems like a lot of people in this fandom hate that ship...
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Even though it's short, sat least it's something! I hope you guys enjoy!:)
"Where could that damn book be?" Jared groaned as he reached his thousandth hour looking for the Grimoire. He had found Mina, and instead of being in the tower with her, he had to look for a book. What a great use of his time.
After the first night, Jared filled Mei and Sara in on what's going on with Mina. Of course, Sara cried, but Mei seemed pleased. It's exactly what she expected. Mina will stay unharmed until Jared becomes a threat to the quest. So far, Dama has no knowledge of Jared's visits.
He checked on Mina every night make sure that he stayed hidden from Dama, otherwise known as Mother Gothel. This is the first time Teague has written this story for a girl Grimm. Usually the Grimm played the role of the prince, now, it was Jared's turn.
Jared returned to the castle as he has the past four nights and called for Mina. Jared saw the window crack open, and Mina hurriedly sent her newly braided hair down to her prince.
Jared climbed up her hair and walked into the room. He handed her the basket of food and a couple of books, and stood there amazed. Every time he visited, Mina had painted a new portion of the wall. This time, there was a scene of Jared and her walking through the woods together.
"Do you like it?" Mina asked with a soft smile. She tucked her hair behind her ear and stored a small paint brush there as well.
"You know, you didn't get my nose right." Jared smirked. Mina playfully punched his arm.
"You're an ass." Jared shrugged and started laughing.
"Tell me something I don't know." Jared spun slowly around the room admiring all of the paintings. Since the first time he's been there, more than half of the walls have been painted.
"So… any luck?" Mina asked cautiously.
"Hmm?" Jared turned back to Mina.
"On the Grimoire." Jared shook his head.
"No. I swear I have looked everywhere."
Mina frowned. "Me too. The wench probably has it on her."
"I doubt it. That's too risky. She knows that someone will be looking for it and she wouldn't…" Jared trailed off as he noticed something white flash behind him. He quickly turned around to see a painting grow on the wall behind them.
"So that's what you've been doing this whole time?" Jared flashed a mischievous grin at Mina.
Mina stood there shocked. "I didn't do that. I don't even know how that could happen."
The two watched as the painting formed into a full picture.
"What the." The painting revealed the two of them standing alone in the tower. Mina had a long, golden braid down her back and was looking at Jared. Jared's grey eyes were elsewhere, perhaps looking around the room. The basket sat next to his feet. The painting looked as if were a photo taken only seconds before.
"I don't understand. That's never happened before." Mina's eyes scrunched trying to comprehend what just occurred. A life sized painting of herself and her prince was now on the wall, and she had nothing to do with it.
"I don't— wait! Mina!" Mina jumped out of her concentration.
"Jared, Jesus. What?" Mina snapped back, her heart racing from being startled.
"The Grimoire."
"Care to be more specific?"
"Your paintings are acting as the Grimoire." Jared explained.
"I don't understand." She looked around the room until she realized she has painted every single drawing that has appeared in the Grimoire. "Oh my God."
"You painting the scenes from the Grimoire has turned your room into the book itself. You have recreated the Grimoire"
"Oh my God." Mina repeated. She studied the new painting. It marked a new point of the quest.
"What does the painting mean." Jared knew as he has seen it before, but he didn't want to say it out loud and embarrass Mina. It showed the first signs of her getting feelings for Jared. So he just shrugged.
"Beats me." He said hiding his smile. "The plus side is, we don't necessarily need the book to defeat Dama. I'll keep looking though." Jared started for the window.
"Wait. Dama can't see this painting." It was proof of Jared being in the tower, so they needed to hide the evidence.
"Good point." Together, they moved the wardrobe over to the wall and put it infront of the painting. It covered everything but the basket on the bottom.
"It'll have to do." Mina sighed.
Jared agreed. "I'll be back tomorrow." With that he descended down the tower on Mina's golden hair and headed back to the motel.
Again I am so sorry for taking so long to update! Thank you guys so much for reading and reviewing. I hope this chapter didn't disappoint. It will get back to the drama with Dama and such next chapter! 3 reviews for next update!:)