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Chapter 21:

Aluxia lay on her massive bed. Her skin still burned from the angel's powers. She had been lucky to escape with her life still intact. She clearly underestimated the girl's strength and paid for it in the deaths of her most most trusted subordinates. There was nothing left of them when the team went to recover their bodies.

"My lady, do you need anything?" Nova's voice echoed from the doorway.

"Come sit with me a moment." She asked patting the dark red colored silk sheet.

Nova was hesitant in doing so; but ultimately walked the distance to join her queen on the bed. Several pieces of her brown hair fell over her shoulder upon sitting down. Aluxia reached for her hand and brushed her thumb across the delicate skin. Laying in bed for several weeks had given her time to think about what to do next in her quest for Finn's return.

Remembering how desperate he had been to protect the Nephilim, she knew that he would never come willingly. The death of her true mate several years before cause her to want what she herself threw away. "Are you alright?" Nova asked.

"I'm fine dear one. I want you to show me something."

"Show you what?"

"Finn's heart...show me how he feels..."

Nova was confused at her request. She's never asked her to show her things like in the past. Something must have happened in the few weeks of recovery to make her think differently. Or could it have something to do with Ayva's unexplained power. Swallowing hard, she lifting her hands up to touch Aluxia's temples. "Are you sure that you want to see this?"

"Yes..."

Closing her eyes, the hum of her power slid down her arms to the tips of her fingers. Aluxia's eyes immediately shot open wide. Flashes of things that obviously were of Finn's heart appeared inside her own mind. Ayva was in ninety percent of the images. He was in love with her and nothing would ever change that...not even her.

For the first time in her entire existence, she shed tears. She couldn't understand why. There had to be more to what happened during Ayva's reckless attack. She needed answers and the only people that could do that were the angels; but the question was...could she really call a meeting with them for answers to something so trivial.

"My Queen..." Nova called trying to get come clarity as to what she was happening.

"Do you love me, child?" She asked.

"Of course...you've been the only mother I've ever known."

"Then bring me the witch Rowana. She is the only person on earth that will know what's happening to me...without having to ask the angels for any kind of information."

Nova could only nod in an agreement. What could she really do? Deny the only mother she ever had the answers she craved, she thought not. Bowing her head, she took her leave and fled the mansion in search of the witch. It was going to be a task in itself. Rowana didn't like to be found by people she didn't trust and Nova was not one of those people.

Ayva shot up from her sleep, having yet another nightmare. Over the last couple of weeks she's been plagued by them nightly. No one seems to understand why they keep happening, not even Sera. Something was going on in heaven that was causing a disruption. Sidriel was concerned with the balance being tipped, which was extremely catastrophic if that were the case.

"Shh...Ayva...it's alright." Finn's warm voice soothed as he wrapped an arm around her tightly.

"What is wrong with me?" She asked softly.

"I don't know; but we find answers. I promise you this."

He kissed the top of her shoulder. She leaned back into his arms. Her heart was pounding as her mind replayed ever single horrific image in slow motion. It was different than her visions but they weren't any less graphic with details. The amount of people that were dead only made her want to cry a river of tears. She questioned if there was something that awful coming. "Finn..." She called.

"Yeah..."

"I think I might be seeing the end of the world."

He tensed. She was supposed to save the world; so how could she being seeing the end of it. It didn't make any sense to him. Ayva pushed herself out of his arms and out of bed. He watched her closely, watching he pace along the wooden floors, before dropping to a knee. In a split second, Finn was at her side. "I'm just a little dizzy." She assured standing back up.

"Ayva you look pale. You aren't human so sickness is out of the question." He stated lacing his fingers through hers.

"I'm fine. I'm just exhausted from lack of sleep due to these nightmares."

Finn walked with her downstairs to the living room where Becky was sitting with Dean, her legs resting upon his lap. Roman and Sera took notice of Ayva's abnormal complexion. Sera immediately walked closer to her niece, examining her. "I'm fine, Sera. Really." Ayva assured once again.

"I don't see what the big fuss is. She looks just tired to me." Becky interjected.

"That might be; but there is something else I can't seem to put my finger on." Sera answered.

Groaning, Ayva walked out of the room and into the kitchen. The smell of fresh coffee was comforting. No one followed her, which was another blessings. Except, she knew they would all be talking about her in her absence. Their concern was sweet; but it was also suffocating. She was still herself just with a little added bonus of some pretty dangerous powers.

Taking her mug, she stepped outside to the large backyard. The palm trees swayed with the humid breeze. There was no doubt in her mind that there would be some kind of storm on its way. Taking several steps into the grass, her body froze the second her feet touched the ground. The feeling of someone watching her was overwhelming. "Come out...I know you're there." She stated clenching her hands at her sides.

"You have good instincts." A familiar voice replied making himself visible to her eyes.

"Sidriel..." Sera called from the porch.

He turned to see that his daughter was no longer alone. It was weird to see him in her world. Ayva turned and slightly relaxed, realizing that he wasn't there to hurt anyone; but despite being relaxed, her stomach still twisted into a large knot. "What are you doing here, brother?" Sera asked softly.

"I came for my daughter. It's no longer safe for her here." He answered.

"What do you mean it's not safe for her?" Finn demanded. The red in his eyes intensified.

Sidriel turned to look at Ayva's soul mate dead in the eyes. Finn didn't care that the man was her father, he planned to take her from him and that just wasn't going to happen. He had fought against his feelings for her for far too long and he wasn't ready to be parted from her. Not even for a day.

Sidriel wasn't accustomed to human conversation, nor was he in-tuned with their emotions. He was used to getting what he wanted by demanding things. That wasn't going to work this time and he knew it. His own sister was glaring at him, waiting for answers as to why Ayva was no longer safe in the modern world.

"The balance is tipping. Ayva's power is somehow slowing turning Aluxia human. Her existence is crucial to keeping the balance between good and evil. Too much good is just as bad as too much evil. I have to take my daughter in attempts to train her to use that power in reverse. To turn Aluxia back into a demon so the world doesn't end up imploding on itself." Sidriel explained.

"You wanted us to get rid of her in the first place. She did just that and now you tell us that it wasn't a good thing! You're telling me that you are taking her from the people who care about her the most!" Finn argued.

"I don't have time to argue with you. I'm doing what is necessary for the world."

Ayva couldn't even form words to speak her opinion. Her hand instinctively rested upon her abdomen just as her father turned to look in her direction. He raised an eyebrow, questioning what he was hearing in his own ears. The sound of a rapid heartbeat. Mentally cursing, he realized that his original plan was not going to work. The backup plan was now going to be the primary plan. "Brother, I'm asking you to reconsider." Sera pleaded.

"It's come to my attention that Ayva will no longer be able to participate in battle; but I'm still taking her with me."

"You aren't taking her anywhere!" Finn snarled, slowing changing into his demon form.

"You will let me if you want your child to actually have a life."

Finn instantly stopped changing with wide eyes. He was dumbfounded and shimmered to stand next to Ayva. He looked at her with the same soft blue eyes she came to rely on for comfort. She tried to smile; but the tears rolled down her cheeks instead. She knew that she had to leave. It wasn't about what she wanted anymore. It was about her child's safety. "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked reaching for her hand, the same one that was resting on her stomach.

"I wasn't sure of it yet. I'm sor..."

Her apology was cut off by Finn's lips crashed down onto hers. Becky couldn't help but smile at the image playing out in front of her. The man she considered her brother was now getting everything he ever wanted in life. A family. Ayva wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. "I love you, Ayva." Finn mentally expressed.

"I love you to." She replied mentally.

Finally separating, Finn leaned his forehead against Ayva's. The idea of becoming a father was a scary thought; but it gave him encouragement to be a better person. He had to stay strong, even if she wasn't going to be around for a while. "I'm sorry, Finn; but this for the best." Sidriel said taking a step closer to them.

"How long will she be gone for?" Sera asked.

"Until we can come up with a solution to the epidemic. Ask around down here. Maybe Rowana will know something. She's been around a while."

Ayva gave Finn's hand a squeeze before turning to walk towards her father. She mentally told them all goodbye, so as not to draw the emotional situation out longer...to make it harder on herself. It was hard enough knowing that she was pregnant and could no longer see the man she loved more than anything.

Closing her eyes, Sidriel took her arm and in a flash they were gone. Becky placed a gentle hand on Finn's shoulder, comforting him as best she could. There were no words exchanged, because no one could really express how they were feeling in that moment. The one person that brought them all together was now gone and they'd be damned if they would just give up bringing her home. The question now was how were they going to do it. How were they going to turn Aluxia back into a demon to stop the balance from tipping?

End Note: Keep your eyes peeled for a sequel. I started a new non-supernatural fan fiction called Erase My Scars. If you want, check it out. Again, thanks for reading.