Shadow Star

Chapter 12

The hardest part of this whole experience was that Zoey had to say goodbye to her real family and friends to find the ones she never wanted to meet in the first place. If it wasn't for this stupid prophecy she wouldn't want anything to do with them. They were horrible vile monsters and she couldn't wait to get rid of them.

After she packed the last of her stuff, a knock on the door startled her and she went to go answer it. She smiled as she saw her sister April. She hugged her sister and smiled bigger. It was amazing to actually see her for a change.

She stepped back and examined the girl who had been like a sister to her for years. Even though April had left her at the school to be protected they kept in touch throughout the years. She had to admit these were the times she was glad for that. She didn't want to say goodbye to April, but if she died on this trip she didn't want to leave April without a sense of closure.

After she pulled away from the hug, they sat on the bed as Zoey tried to figure out a way to explain all of this to her. After all how does one tell their sister their going on a life or death mission to meet and destroy her siblings. She guessed she would just have to start from the beginning.

She took a deep breath and launched into the story for April. Her facial expression didn't change throughtout, but she knew she was concerned.

"I know it's a big risk, but I can't let this prophecy take effect. It's too dangerous and their too dangerous."

"But are you strong enough Zoey?"

"What do you mean?"

"Your siblings are pure evil Zoey. They were raised that way. You weren't. There is good inside you and that might be your downfall."

"Don't the good guys always win?"

"Not always."

Zoey frowned. She didn't want this to be hard, but she knew it would be.

"I know I can take them April. I just have to be one with my powers. Nefret and Heath have been helping me and I've really improved. I just hope that it's enough."

April put her hand in hers and smiled.

"I know it will be."

Zoey smiled and hugged her sister.

"Thank you April."

"Don't mention it."

She pulled away as they both walked over to Heath's car. She threw her suitcase in the trunk and hugged April one last time.

"I love you April."

"I love you too Zo."

Zoey smiled at her nickname as she wiped away her tears and watched April get into her car. It was time to leave this old life behind and start anew.

She climbed into the car and gasped when she saw Stevie Rae in the back seat. What the hell was she doing here? She was okay with Heath going because he was a watcher, but Stevie Rae wasn't apart of this package deal.

"Stevie Rae, what are you doing here?"

"I'm coming with you. There's no way I'm letting my best friend go on a death mission without me."

"No. Stevie Rae it's too risky." she turned her head to look at Heath who had been quiet throughout this whole exchange. "Why haven't you said anything about this?"

"Have you tried arguing with Stevie Rae? It's not pretty."

Zoey bit her lip knowing Heath was right.

"Fine you can go, but on one condition."

"What's that?"

"Just try not to die. I would feel horrible if anything happened to you."

Stevie Rae nodded and sat back in her seat. This was going to be one hell of a bumpy ride.