Hello everyone! Let me say firstly and for most that I am completely and utterly sorry for the delay in updates. I had no intention of leaving you all in a cliff hanger like that. I'm sorry . don't hurt me but I bring and update three chapters to be exact. After the last chapter I posted life just got hectic but I'm back! And everyone's waited long enough but first let me answer the reviews I had received

faewolfxvi- first let me thank you for the criticism you are correct with the run off sentences. I went back through the story and found I did that a lot haha hopefully these chapters aren't so bad. Thank you for the offer as well I think I'll take you up in that offer but forgive me for not doing so with these chapters I feel the readers waited long enough to excuse my mistakes for them...hopefully. I'm glad you like where my story is going and hopefully you'll continue to as the story goes on. Lastly Im glad you like my characters appearance before I started writing my story it took me foooreeever to settle on something I liked and then I thought well I want her appearance to represent the kind of person she is as well as the dynamic of the changes she'll be going through.

AnFri-Thank you again for your lovely reviews I do enjoy them greatly. It's good to know you enjoyed the last two chapters hopefully you will enjoy these ones as well. I felt Skye suffered enough...for the time being ;p and deserved some retribution. As for Jenna yes she will get hers, sadly I still have plans for her character so that will have to wait. The mystery as to what she is will be revealed soon I swear just maybe another chapter or two. I know it was evil to end the last chapter like that but it really wasn't intentional. Haha but yes Skyler is able to wield magic but her magic and the way she uses it is different then that of her peers. Keep an eye out there will be clues but all will be explained soon. ;)

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Monoji-yes Skyler is still female. I know the she was experimented on and they messed with her reproductive organs but that was it. If you'd like I could write a chapter explaining exactly what they did to her and how she's dealing with it. Let me know what you think.

again everyone so sorry for the wait but I'm glad I can get back on track, please excuse any errors or typos I'll go back and fix them just not right now hehe :p but anyways enough of my incessant rambling and apologies on to the story! As always though

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Chapter 13: Ét-tu...My Friend?

"You stupid wench! We had her! In our very grips and you let her escape! Her birthday is mere weeks! Your little slip up will not sit well with him." A slap to the face is what his statement earned him. Dr. Cline snapped his head back to the teen before him her eyes glowing green.

"Shut up." She spoke threateningly,"remember just who it is you're talking to Doctor. I'm not one of your little experiments." He narrowed his grey eyes at her, but said nothing. Jenna smiled amused she could smell fear pheromones from the geneticist. However now was not the time to play she had much to prepare,"Remember your place doctor you are just as expendable as your pets. Skyler will come when I call for her."

"Why?" He asked curiously, rubbing his stinging face," that beast would only come to kill for revenge. Why come at your call when you were just as torturous as I to her." The cruel smiled that adorned her face never left as the succubus began to make her way out,"Because...I have something she'll want. Until then everything proceeds as plan. I suggest doctor try not to mess up again, my father was very unhappy as of your where abouts when that little rumble took place."

Dr. Cline swallowed the lump that formed in his throat." Oh and doctor...I really hope your little side experiment doesn't interfere again otherwise.." She chuckled lightly leaving her threat unspoken and to the imagination. True that little break out was not planned but Jenna knew even when Skyler reached maturity it would mean nothing if things were not set in place. No things were far from ready for now though, for now she'd let what was hers have it's freedom. That however didn't mean she couldn't have a little fun with her new favorite toy.

~x~

Aquillo stood before the council once again. His fate was to be determined of his failure to retrieve not only Skyler but his own daughter as well. This was twice now he had failed to uphold the very meaning of the title he held amongst his people. He glared at the councilman Danarius who seemed rather smug about his sentencing.

"Aquillo..." A council woman spoke beginning his trial,"You were tasked with infiltration and rescue." He nodded as another council member spoke." In a sense that is exactly what you did. Rescuing those unlucky enough to have been captured by our enemy. In doing so gathered us many allies." It was true, when he and his teams had breached the facilities he couldn't believe what he saw. The smell alone made him sick but he did not regret the call he made. He like many of his warriors were honor bound to protect those who could not themselves.

"However" it was Danarius who spoke," You still failed to retrieve the girl you were meant to. How is that she was able to slip through your grasp yet again? Isn't it a bit convenient that this is the second time you lose her to them no less. One might wonder-"

"You question my loyalty!?" Aquillo yelled,"That girl is more of a daughter to me then my *Terian!"

"That is a very serious accusation Danarius. One that would need proof." A council member spoke curiously,"Have you acquired such evidence?"

"No I'm merely voicing my thoughts. Still is it any thing but coincidence that twice now our Lord Protector failed in his duty to keep the only living child of our late *Teri, safe from those of The Asylum."

"The facility myself and my intermediate team breached was not the one that held her."

"So do you lay blame of your failure to that of the young *Etrial Aaron?" Danarius questioned as he stood from his seat."If the building you infiltrated did not hold Skyler as you claim then wouldn't that leave the retrieval to her?"

Aquillo clenched his jaw,"You twist my words Danarius. I take full responsibility for this mission as it was mine to bear. Any action that of either team I take responsibility of as well. I know not what happen to Skyler nor of my own daughter. What I do know is that they are no longer in our enemy's grasp."

The council woman spoke again,"Be that as it may Aquillo, we have yet to know her where abouts. The balance is shifting, this war between wizards will only cause it to shift more. Regardless of which either side takes the victory it would be meaningless if she is not ready. Her ascension is soon, the awakening of her blood could make her unstable with out the proper guidance. Especially with her...unique parentage."

"You underestimate my niece Gwen." All heads turned to the new addition in the large room.

"I meant no disrespect." Council woman Gwen spoke quickly bowing like her fellow members."How is it that this trial has begun without my authority?"

"My Lady," Gwen spoke up once more," You were busy with other matters. We thought it wise to settle this as quickly as possible."

"I see...well then have you reached a verdict?"

"Not yet my Lady" a councilman spoke."We are still gathering evidence."

"Evidence for what?"

The same council man swallowed hard a bit surprised,"E-evidence in showing that Aquillo is no longer fit to carry on as Lord Protector."

"That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard." Izel said walking into the council chamber."My husband has more then proven himself time and time again. Surely these two errors can be over looked to some degree? Our enemy no longer holds Skyler captive is that not enough."

"How can matters such as these be over looked!" Danarius yelled," we have no idea where the girl is! He-" the man pointed to the warrior standing trial,"Failed to protect the girl twice from those of The Asylum! She was there for 5 months who's to say that they haven't twisted her mind against us. After all was it not him who claimed it better for her not to know-"

"Enough!" Izel yelled startling everyone."Do not think for one second I can not see what this trial is really about Danarius." She hissed as anger began to surge to the surface. Her eyes changing,"For as long as I've known you've held such animosity toward my husband for the simple fact...that he is my husband. My mate."

"You-"

"Shut up! Keep your excuses and lies. You know the laws of our people should you find my mate unworthy you need only challenge for the right to claim. Instead you sneak around using political tactics undermining my husbands deeds in anyway you can. You're nothing but a coward who wishes for what he can not have. You may be a member of the council but that does not give you the power to do as you please." She turned to the rest of the council,"Yes it is true Aquillo was unable to complete the task given. However it was in a sense partly completed Skyler is no longer in the hands of those scientist and that's what we had wanted was it not? My husband was not so unprepared for what happened. He began her training discretely, as is his duty from a very young age. Skyler is strong willed and would not give in so easily to the lies of those scientists. As of her where abouts I have seen where she is and told our Lady Summer of her location."

"Where is she?" Another councilman asked trying to ease the tension.

"She is safe and that is all that matters Mythias."

"And why should we take your word prophetess.." Danarius sneered, gaining the ability to speak once more. Aquillo stepped toward the man his own eyes glowing."Show respect councilman she is one of the last prophets of our people."

"Save your speech. Her title means nothing to me," Danarius spat back venomously," you have no right to speak unless asked to, we are still conducting your trial." Both men glared at each other silently daring the other to speak. Izel as well as the other council members looked to their leader. Summer had taken her seat, which was formerly her sisters chair, and watched both men intently. Several moments past before she finally spoke,"Stand down both of you." Her voice was calm and commanding,"This trial was conducted in finding warrior Aquillo unfit of holding the title granted to him I ask the council now, have you found such evidence to support this?"

Each member quietly spoke their answer, all unanimously no. Danarius merely turned his head to the side so as to not face the warrior,"Then Aquillo is to remain our Lord Protector as our late Terin so named him. This trial is ended." Danarius stormed out of the room with out so much as a word or second glance. Many of the council departed after, showing the respect that should be given to one of the blood line."I don't understand why you keep him on this council? Nor why your sister did so as well." Councilman Mythias spoke gently as he remained in his seat. He as well as Gwen stayed to speak with their Regal Lady.

"I too have wondered that as well." Gwen added. Summer looked to her old friends,"Izel, now would be as best a time as any..." she spoke softly. Izel smiled sadly at her friend and nodded before leading the confused looking warrior away."To answer your question, my sister believed it true to keep ones enemies closer then that of friends."

"What do you mean?" Gwen questioned as she turned to face her Lady."Not here my friends...for even here we're not safe."

~x~

"Harry...Her-Hermione..."

"I can't believe you Skye... All this time and you didn't tell me!" Harry began as he stalked closer to the older girl," Is this why you haven't written? I was worried about you, Hermione was worried about you and now we find out that you've been lying this whole time! When the bloody hell were you going to tell me Skye...what happened to no secrets." He spat the last part venomously as he stopped inches from her face.

"Harry! Calm down I'm sure there's a reason for this." Hermione spoke trying to be the voice of reason yet even she was fighting to keep a calm demeanor. She had gone months worrying about the American girl. The horrible feeling of something bad happening to her haunted the witch. Only to find that it had disappeared though she's not too sure when, only to lead to the fact that Skyler was here at Hogwarts meaning she was safe. it did give an answer to some of her many questions. Skyler wasn't a muggle which would explain why she was here as well as the color change in her eyes, yet there were still many left unanswered. Brown eyes looked her over and Hermione could see the remnants of what she could only guess was some sort of scuffle. The older girl had light bruising on her face, she looked thinner then before and her skin had paled. Something had happened to her, something she looked to still be healing from.

"Let them be Hermione. Serves her right, just like a snake."

"Ronald! How can you say that? We stayed at her home for a week" the red head scoffed,"Come on Hermione you and Harry went months without a word from her. Suddenly she shows up here as a Slytherin no less, if you ask me she just might be a spy for you-know-who. Why else would any of this happen?" He finished never taking his eyes from the other two teens.

For her part Skyler stood wide eyed at her friend, this had to be some sick joke. There was no mistaking it though here he stood the boy she'd come to call brother. Harry was furious it seemed but Skyler's own anger soon reared it's head as she met the green eyed glare with a murderous one of her own. Damnhim! I never lied to him...I can't believe it he had some fucking nerve alright...Fuck!...

When the ebony haired girl made no move Harry shoved her to get some sort of reaction out of her what he got he hadn't expected." Harry!"

Skyler shoved him right back with strength he hadn't known she had as he landed on his butt and skidded backwards a bit. Upon seeing this Hermione and Ron made their way to their fallen friend as Harry looked wide eyed at the older girl he had called his sister. Hermione knelt at his side as she looked from him to the American teen. "Oi!" Ron yelled as he stood between the older teen and his friends. Skyler's body was rigid and practically shaking steam was rolling off her skin. Skye had her head down causing black locks to block half of her face, chest heaving heavily. Hermione watched on just as shocked. It was strange to see Skyler like this, it looked as if she was having trouble keeping control of her own body. The brunette also noticed the faint glow on her hands in a pattern that looked familiar.

When Skyler finally looked up her gaze was icy and burned with rage as well as change in eye color causing the trio to gasp at the sight. Hermione had seen those eyes change once before but this change was not what her memory held. There was no crescent moon shape or brilliant purple glow. Now it looked like she had two stars or moons for eyes no pupil, two rings the shades of her normal eye colors and the black that consumed the whites of her eyes...what happened to her?... Skyler's voice was mixed with rage almost animalistic. Harry had never seen her like this only able to stare at his friend, and Ron stood frozen in place,"You have some nerve Harry Potter to accuse me of lying. I wasn't the one who kept a secret of being a wizard." The bespectacled boy flinched at her words they rung with anger and...power?

"I-I'm under contract. I couldn't but I see that I didn't have to! Why didn't you tell me you were a witch!" The boy who lived yelled finding his voice and courage again as he got to his feet."I'm not a witch!" The words came out more like a growl causing the trio to take a step back,"I didn't lie! You have no idea what's happened to me! What I've been through! You're just like them! Keeping secrets when we're suppose to be family but no...first Izel and Aquillo and now you..." Skyler turned to walk away but Harry wanted answers. He quickly stepped toward her pushing past Ron and put a hand on her shoulder only for him to be brushed off.

"Don't touch me!" She snapped baring her teeth as she turned to face him. Harry swallowed hard at the sight, he saw her teeth they too had changed as it seemed Skyler as a whole had. The air around them grew tangibly tense. Skyler could once again feel the beast crawling beneath the surface though it seemed a bit more urgent then last time..no c'mon stay in control..stay in control...Skye was breathing heavier now as she willed herself to stay of civilized mind. She couldn't lose control, sure she could be angry at him but that didn't mean to lose it. She didn't want to hurt him, Harry was family after all. Taking a few steps back Skye tried to calm herself as she shut her eyes tightly.

"What are you talking about Skyler!?" Harry had never seen her like this, this angry and what exactly was she talking about? What happened to her?,"Look at me! What happened you went months with out a word.." Skyler only shook her head trying to make sense of all this all while battling herself for control. One part asked why should she explain herself. Nobody else seemed to so why should she? She was angry with her brother...then again he did give a solid answer and explanation as to why he couldn't tell...another part of her argued. And it was true Izel hadn't even explained her reasons only saying it was for her own good to be protected.

"Skyler.." Hermione spoke a bit hesitantly and Skyler's eyes shot opened locking with concerned brown ones. Neither knew what to say. The witch wanted to know what was wrong, what had happened to make her change so much. Skyler stared into those brown pools and the beast within her seemed to calm at the sound of the girl's voice, if only for the moment..she's a witch too..do I not know anybody who's human!?...mind racing as she thought and Skyler could feel a strange surge building from within her, spreading through her veins. Skye's emotions were scattered but building creating such a pressure within as if she were about to explode.

The Gryffindor witch stepped forward slowly, watching as the other girl battled with herself internally. Yes, Hermione wanted to know what was wrong she wanted to know what had happened to her friend. She knew though now was not the time to push for answers. Skyler needed a friend or some one to talk to at least and yelling was getting everyone no where. Slowly Hermione raised a shaky hand toward the older girl. Skyler flinched and she halted her extended hand before she continued and gently grabbed the girls forearm. Skye's breathing still slightly heavy began to calm and slow. The simple touch seemingly calming her and Hermione slid her hand down gripping the older girls. Skyler's skin was extremely warm to the touch and seemed to radiate from her body, and caused what felt like an electric sensation from the contact.

Hermione watched as Skye's eyes dimmed and slowly receded to the way they were normally. Moments pasted in silence though it felt like an eternity. Skyler felt herself calm enough to speak only for her anger to spark up again due to interruption."Hermione what do you think you're doing" Ron spat pulling the brunette back away from the Hispanic girl."Ron-"

"She's dangerous! Just look at her!" Skye bared her teeth once again with a snarl and Harry stepped between her and the Weasley boy. He knew Skyler could kick his ass even if she didn't have this change. The girl was trained in many fighting styles since she was young."Skye don't.." The green eyed boy said putting his hands up in a surrendering manner.

"Leave her be Harry-"

"Ron that's enough!" Hermione yelled pulling free of his grip."If she was so dangerous we wouldn't be standing here arguing."

"Are you completely mental!? She's not human! Not even a werewolves eyes change like that! She's a monster!"

"Shutup." Skyler spoke through gritted teeth."Harry look at her what if she was sent to kill you?! Wouldn't it make sense to send someone you know? Someone close? It be easier."

"That's enough Ron" Harry's voice was stern and pleading. Soon the trio was bickering amongst themselves and Skyler continued to force herself to stay calm. Fuck this...Skyler turned on her heel and stiffly began to walk away. Right now Skye just wanted to be alone at least by herself they wouldn't see...but they already caught a glimpse...they're afraid of you..her mind whispered...it's better this way...they won't fully see what you've become... So lost in her thoughts Skye barely had time to register a grip on her arm. Immediately going on the defensive she turn out of the grip. "I said don't touch me!" She growled. What she hadn't expected was for a burst of cool blue light surge from her extended hand. All she intended was to keep who ever it was at least at arms length. Instead she sent her brother backward into his red headed friend who seemed to have followed.

Both boys groaned as they moved to get up. Hermione stood wide eyed not sure what to do. Only looking from the boys to Skyler and back. Skyler looked just as shocked did I just....she looked at Harry and Ron both covered in...Ice? Harry sat up brushing it from his clothes. That hurt and he was pretty sure it was going to leave a bruise."Skye.." He began which seemed to snap her back to what was going on. The older girl shook her head vigorously before turning back to the direction of the forest and ran at a full sprint. Stumbling to his feet Harry tried to go after her stopping where the bridge ended. He couldn't see her any where.

"Skyler!" The raven haired boy yelled after her,"Skyler!" When no sign of her came Harry sunk to the floor. Maybe he shouldn't have gotten so angry at her like that. Then again if she had told him then this wouldn't had happened. He sighed frustrated this wasn't like the girl he knew at all, which brought on the question did he ever really know her?

Green eyes looked up to find worried brown ones. Both he and Hermione had been worried about her and now here she was at Hogwarts."I've never seen her like that.." He started answering the question before it left the brunettes lips."Well I've seen her angry, furious...but never like that. I didn't know she could change like that..."

"What about the ice? Has she always been able to do that?" The boy shook his head."I've known her since I was eight Hermione. None of what we just saw has ever happened before." Hermione pondered what he said something wasn't right with this obviously Harry hadn't known, but by the look of her face it seemed Skyler hadn't known either. Well not completely anyway. Both turned at the sound of a groan to face Ron who had limped up to them. Green eyes narrowed at him,"You couldn't just keep your mouth shut could you!"

The Weasley boy narrowed his own pale blue ones," That wasn't normal Harry not even by magical standards."

"What do you know of magical standards you hardly pay any attention in class. If any at all" Hermione scoffed." Not much really...but when have you heard of that happening." She opened her mouth to retort but had none. For once Ron made a valid point. From what she heard or read there was no record of what Skyler exhibited being done, well not in the manner in which she did it... girl didn't even have a wand, so was it she was well practiced in wandless magic? The only one who knew was Skye, well sort of but it looked like they weren't going to get any answers from her anytime soon.

"You didn't have to say those things about her." Harry said as she stood from the ground. With a sigh he ran a hand through his hair,"We just have to give her time."

"Or you can just forget about her. Who knows what else she's lied about." Harry shoved the other boy before storming back to the castle.

"What?"

Hermione only shook her head as she too turned back toward the castle. She a lot of reading to do.

~x~

Skyler ran but instead of to the forest like intended, she ran to find Dumbledore. Once again within the confines of the school she maneuvered her way through students to the headmasters office. Stopping to catch her breath Skye noticed how tired she became, exhausted really..maybe running was a bad idea.. She slumped on to the statue before her. Why was she tired all of a sudden? With a grunt Skyler forced herself to stand tall slowly making her way to the office room. Although once at the door it swung open at her presence causing her to fall forward. She had meant to lean against it for support, that wasn't happening apparently.

"Miss Vega are you alright..." It was professor McGonigall who quickly made her way to her. Skyler began to shiver and tremble...what the hell? when did it get so cold in here..opening her eyes Skyler gasped when she found that the floor was frosted over with ice practically frozen around her. Both student and professor looked to the head master who seemed eerily calm about this. A jolt of some kind caused the teen to wince in pain. Her breathing was becoming ragged again, and Skye could feel what felt like cold heat rushing through her veins "What's happening to me..." She asked hoarsely before promptly passing out.

Oh boy...what's Jenna got planned up her sleeve now?

Looks like theres more history between Danarius, Izel and Aquillo...also finally a name to the woman claiming to be Skye's real aunt

Poor Skye can't she catch a break from all this? Damn you Ronanld Weasley! (yes I know it technically isn't his fault this happened to her but he still a prick so I'm blaming him ;p)