It was early in the morning, the thick curtains preventing the
offending sunlight into the hotel room inhabited by four girls. Two of them
were asleep although they all had stayed awake late into the night with
much on their minds. The Aries had nestled against the Aquarius. The lion,
who was an early riser, was on the prowl and the bull with tears filling
her chocolate brown eyes, hadn't slept all night. Despite her usual
alertness, the Leo was unaware that she was not the only one awake.
Selena Summer leaned close to the mirror to make certain she had applied a reasonable amount of make-up. She was quite satisfied with her appearance as she stepped back to admire herself in the bathroom mirror. She wore a black top and pants that flared out at the bottom, her wrists and earlobes were accented with gold hoop jewelry. Yes, she was perfect. To Selena, makeup and fashion was an art. Don't be mistaken, she wasn't obsessed with how she looked, she just knew how to look good. There were so many girls that seemed to have no taste at all, the ones who applied horrible shades and amounts of lipstick and mascara or fried their natural skin in tanning booths or streaked and dyed their lovely colored hair. Of course there were some who were real and independent here and there who just wanted to look different. It was a pity they didn't know how.
There were individuals for example, who created the punk style and made it look good. Now everyone copied the look making it completely undesirable. It was amusing for Selena to see these so-called individuals unaware of the fact that they were becoming replicas of their worst enemy; preps. The same for Goth's but she had met one girl who knew how to tastefully dress to kill, so to speak. There were so many labels nowadays but they were all the same. At the moment, Selena dressed sophisticatedly for two reasons. Last night, Arianna had told them all of the incident with the white-haired boy. It had surprised them all very much and they were immediately faced with a decision. Who would tell Electra? Selena had volunteered and it was advisable to dress neatly when meeting the head of the family. The second reason was that she had recently discovered something. She had a feeling that Electra was jealous of her. It was silly really, Electra and Selena could have been accepted as twins except for a few things. Electra had long violet red hair and stormy violet eyes. Selena had crimson curled red hair that crowned her head like a mane and fell down to her shoulders. Her eyes were catlike green and she had the better taste.
Selena had a feeling that Electra would become one of those wretched women who did anything to retain their beauty. Anything. Sort of like the queen in Snow White. It was ridiculous to think that a young and gorgeous woman like Electra would obsess about her looks so much and find threat in someone just a few year younger than her. And it was simple to solve. The problem was that Selena dressed better, not meaning that Electra had no taste but rather no sense of color scheme. Electra would always wear dark purple, dark green, or bright red long dresses. If she would stop lowering the necklines and wear a new color like white or at least trim her dresses with gold, silver, or sequins, she wouldn't have anything to brood about. But this never seemed to occur to Electra. Perhaps she preferred to brood? Selena sometimes played a dangerous game teasing Electra about it but it was fair. Electra teased and toyed with people all the time and Selena wasn't a fool not to notice.
As she exited the bathroom and reached down to grab her purse from the floor, she heard a sniff and looked up to see that it had come from the girl she shared a bed with. Selena sauntered over to Arianna's side of the bed and sat down beside her.
"Hey chica, why are you crying?" She asked softly. Arianna lifted her head from the pillow a moment.
"I'm not crying." She said defensively but Selena shook her head.
"Sweetheart, you're a good actress but don't ever lie about crying, it never works. You get red in the face and look like the devil when you cry, remember? Never fails in giving you away." She smiled and poked her cousin's hip through the blanket. "How about telling auntie Selena what's wrong, hmm?"
Arianna propped herself up on one elbow and rubbed her eyes. Her throat felt dry and she swallowed nervously. She couldn't pretend everything was alright but she couldn't tell Selena what was wrong either. She didn't even know, herself. She remembered staying up and obsessively worrying about what Erik thought of her. He must have thought her a complete idiot but why did she care so much. In the back of her mind she had a vague idea what was troubling her but she couldn't be sure. She had never been in love before.
Is this what it was like? It wasn't how she'd really imagined it or was it? She'd always like to read romantic stories and had watched all the classic movies. She listened to every song about love (then again what song wasn't about love nowadays?). And in her head she had always pictured a fairytale romance of her own. That someday in the midst of all the teasing and taunting she endured some one would offer his hand to her and tell her he'd take care of her. She didn't need a knight in shining armor, he'd be unlike anyone else. For a while she had been unsure of what exactly he'd look like or act like or even if she'd ever find anyone like that. She knew it wasn't wise to go on following dreams but her expectations weren't that high. Just someone who'd be sympathetic and understanding, were those qualities very rare?
And then, she had gone for a walk on quite a normal day. The sun was shining but it wasn't very hot and crystal dew drops glittered on the grass and plants. She was about to go home when she passed a house. It was a rather lonely looking house, she had thought. It was dark and gloomy in the front and seem quite vacant of life. But out of the corner of her eye she had seen a blossom of red. A rose! Arianna loved roses, they were so beautiful with vibrant colors. She also liked carnations but roses were special. This particular rose she saw was unlike any she'd ever grown and quite unaware of what she was doing she walked toward the side of the house and from there was astounded to see that in the back of this same wretched house was a utopia of flowers! It was as if she'd wandered into some enchanted garden! She walked on and so focused on the roses was she that she never even noticed the two people sitting on the porch.
And then, just as she was about to touch one of the rose's velvet petals, a rich and resonant voice rang out, startling her. And that's when she saw him for the first time! Like the flowers, he was different from anyone she'd ever seen. While most boys dressed baggily he was tastefully dressed from head to foot in black. His skin was shockingly white and contrasted greatly with his attire. She had to admit, that when she first saw him, she was terrified but she couldn't stop thinking of him ever since. He had been very mean to her at first and it hurt her so much. She didn't want anyone to hate her, him especially, for some reason. Now she felt hot and flustered whenever he looked at her and wanted to see him as much as possible. Every time she met him, the reasons for most of the family hating him became foggier. True, he was the Scorpio, the sign identified with mystery and death but he was also the most fascinating person she had ever met. He knew so much about science and math, her two worst subjects but he also shared an interest in literature and art. And she couldn't help admiring the fact that he didn't care what other people thought and wasn't the least bit ashamed of his spirit. Why couldn't he see how much she wanted to be friends with him. Oh, they got along alright but he always was so cold to her!
Whenever she spoke to him it felt like she was talking to her superior and she was just a silly child. And maybe that was true but she just wished that he could show some small amount of warmth towards her or trust her and talk to her. Maybe she was being selfish in hoping that he would know how she felt. Maybe she was too hopeful in wishing he'd feel the same way. But feel what? Did she like him or was she just denying that she didn't care about him because she knew such a pairing would be frowned upon? It was all so frustrating! But that was also true. Everyone disapproved of the Scorpio and nothing could happen between them. Besides why would he even want anything to do with a lazy and stupid Taurus. How could she be so cheerful and carefree and then feel crushed and weak. No, she couldn't tell Selena all that but maybe she should talk to someone.
"Sometimes I feel so stupid." She mumbled under her breath. Selena put a reassuring arm around her and actually laughed a little.
"You're not stupid. You're a pretty and smart girl and that's not even what I like so much about you. Arianna, in case you didn't get the memo, you're also caring and strong. Seriously, we're chasing after my ex- boyfriend who's got a dangerous thing for you and you don't even worry about it. You're all smiles and happiness" She made a face and Arianna smiled a little.
"Does it ever bother you? Kray, I mean." Selena rose her perfect eyebrows at this.
"Should it? Oh, yeah, I liked him and I thought we hit it off but I'm not crazy over him. I just think he's such a creep for bothering you."
"What if you were crazy about him?" Arianna asked cautiously. Selena put a hand to her hip and thought a moment.
"Then I'd kill you both." She said finally dripping with sarcasm. They both laughed and Selena got up. "No really, never let a boy get you down, take my word for that, I never let them. Listen, stop worrying and pretty yourself up, it's a lovely day out!"
"Where are you off too?" The bull asked pulling the covers off her.
"Electra." Selena replied simply showing her teeth. "Wish me luck!" She called out, marching out the door.
"Good luck." She breathed, as she started to brush out and braid her hair.like a scorpion's tail.
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Electra lounged in one of the expensive chairs she had especially for her. Only the best for Electra. She puffed on her cigarette holder and surveyed her surroundings with her stormy eyes. Everything from the velvet curtains to the marble floors were expensive but necessary. It was the only way she could live; richly. She'd always been a spoiled girl and why shouldn't she be? After all she was the leader of Nature's Zodiac, the bearer of the heart of the curse. And yet, despite her weaknesses she was perfect, she was Mother Nature, she was God, and she loved it.
"And they all are my children." She murmured satisfactorily. She rose and slithered over to her dressing table and opened one of the drawers pulling out a framed picture of a handsome young man smiling and full of life. She turned it over and smashed it down on the dresser breaking the glass.
Victor. ruined
She grasped another of twins smiling together and smashed it as well, tearing the picture in half laughing all the time.
Romulus and Remus.separated
She kept on smashing photographs but stopped as she grabbed a gold and ruby frame. It was empty but would soon hold one who'd evaded her too long.
Erik
The Scorpio! The secretive and recluse little devil! By far he'd be her best conquest and she looked forward to snaring him in her web. She had such pleasant dreams of that image. Erik struggling in a web with those eyes glazed over not knowing the danger he was in until it was too late and the black widow would strike! She shuddered with delight at the thought and at the memory of him as a silly child stepping timidly toward her and then running away in fear. Since then she never saw him at all no matter what efforts she took. Perhaps he was still afraid of her but why? She had invited him to all her events despite the protests of her foolish aunts and uncles but he hadn't come. She had tried summoning him but he had been ill every time. She had someone see if that was true but she didn't catch him in his lie. Her informant would return convinced that Erik was ill to the point of death! Cunning little sneak, he was!
There were still other members of the zodiac unaffected by her, males as well. But he would be most challenging! However, she couldn't spin his web as of yet. Firstly, if she got her greatest prize, the others wouldn't be fun anymore. Secondly, she was still unsure of how to destroy him properly. If she made him believe she loved him she couldn't go too deep. He was still a year or two underage and that could cause trouble. She couldn't consume him with guilt like Victor, the scorpion had no morals anyway! She couldn't blackmail him, she could never find him and he'd probably get out of that. She could turn a family member or friend against him but everyone despised him. There was Victor, they seemed close but that plan wasn't quite thought out. She could hurt someone he loved but did he give a damn about anyone? Unless she wrecked those stupid flowers. Yes, he would be difficult. She placed the frame, undamaged back into the drawer.
Electra heard a rapid knock on her door and she frowned. Who could that be that interrupted her gloating and planning? She glided across the floor, stopping at the large mirror she brought everywhere with her to check how she looked. Ravishing as usual, she concluded as she admired her ruby lips and long violet red hair cascading past her shoulders which were draped with a long black dress.
"Come in.' She purred and turned to warmly greet her visitor. But her fake smile turned to a frown as she saw who it was. "What do you wish Selena?" She stared at her in shock at her audacity for wearing the same color as she did. Selena always looked so smart in her outfits. Selena smiled coyly.
"I wish an audience with our kind and beautiful leader for I have a matter to discuss with her that may be of some interest or importance."
Electra cringed. Did that tramp have any flaws? Her diction was as perfect as her clothes and her voice as lovely as her face. Electra was now unsure if she wanted to destroy the Scorpio as much as the Leo. She dully motioned for her to take a seat in a shabbier chair and listened to all she had to say. What an odd occurrence! The Scorpio could be lying but then again it was the Taurus who had bumped into this stranger and she wouldn't lie. Electra doubted if she could! If what she was hearing was true.but what if it was Kray he'd found? Her thoughts were interrupted by a ringing sound. Selena, who had kept her poker face was surprised to find her cell phone ringing. What a time for someone to call! As Electra sneered at her she meekly answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"My sweet Selena, how are you nowadays?" A deep voice asked pleasantly. Electra watched in puzzlement as Selena made a face and looked as if she'd be sick. Forgetting Electra was even there Selena hissed into the receiver.
"How.the hell.did you get.my number?"
"Really now, does it matter? I was hoping you'd like getting a call from me." Erik said teasingly. Selena shuddered and yelled into the phone hoping to make his ears bleed.
"Damn it! Don't you ever call me again, you sick psycho scorpion!" At this Electra's head shot up and she leaned forward in interest.
"Before you rudely hang up on me I want you to do me a favor. I've discovered further developments that might be of crucial importance."
"Speak English!" Selena snapped. The voice sighed impatiently and went on hotly.
"Go gather everyone together witch, or it'll be your head that rolls! I'm sorry I'm getting mixed up! It's drowning and burning for witches isn't it? Just do as I say, I have something to tell you all that's extremely important!"
"Fine!" Answered Selena and she violently stuffed her cell in her purse. She looked up at Electra.
"Well? What was that all about?" Electra asked snapping her fingers. Selena smiled and cocked her head to one side.
"Erik told me to tell the head bitch to do as he says and call a meeting because he wants to tell everyone how god damn smart he is!"
"WHAT!?!?"
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Arianna was sitting on the bed eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and thinking about what Selena had said. Never let a boy get you down. Yes, she wouldn't let Erik worry her and she wouldn't worry about him. He was just a boy, a wonderful and amazingly sexy boy, but still just a boy. She would just be herself and not think about him. She could be happy without him. She could resist the urge to kiss him. The phone rang, loudly. She hastily jumped up and grabbed it.
"Hello?" She gasped, hoping she caught it in time. It was Selena
"Arianna! We got the conference room in the lobby booked get everyone down there now!"
"Wait! What's going on?" Arianna sputtered, Selena sounded upset.
"Can you believe it? That thing, that scorpion called my cell in the middle of my meeting with Electra ordering me to get everyone saying he found something important or something. Like he can tell me what to do! How the hell did he get my number anyway?"
"Um, I have no idea." The Taurus answered trying not to choke on her sandwich. That was a lie, Erik had asked her for everyone's phone numbers when they came here. "Uh, I'll go get every one, bye!" She slammed down the phone and shook her sleeping sister.
"Hey!" She screamed swatting at Arianna blindly. "What do you want?"
"Electra. Meeting. Now!" Was all she had to say. Immediately the sleeping Aquarius was wide awake and jumping out of bed causing Allie(formerly Alexandra) to fall out of bed. The twelve year old rubbed her head.
"What was that for?" She murmured.
"No time to explain!" was all they said as they both threw clothes at her. "Get dressed!" They had to hurry, if they were late they'd be looked for by the Sagittarius and they didn't want that. Arianna rushed to the connecting door and loudly knocked waking her cousin Victor. Then she ran down the hall waking up everyone else. Soon everyone was gathered in the conference room waiting for Erik.
Selena Summer leaned close to the mirror to make certain she had applied a reasonable amount of make-up. She was quite satisfied with her appearance as she stepped back to admire herself in the bathroom mirror. She wore a black top and pants that flared out at the bottom, her wrists and earlobes were accented with gold hoop jewelry. Yes, she was perfect. To Selena, makeup and fashion was an art. Don't be mistaken, she wasn't obsessed with how she looked, she just knew how to look good. There were so many girls that seemed to have no taste at all, the ones who applied horrible shades and amounts of lipstick and mascara or fried their natural skin in tanning booths or streaked and dyed their lovely colored hair. Of course there were some who were real and independent here and there who just wanted to look different. It was a pity they didn't know how.
There were individuals for example, who created the punk style and made it look good. Now everyone copied the look making it completely undesirable. It was amusing for Selena to see these so-called individuals unaware of the fact that they were becoming replicas of their worst enemy; preps. The same for Goth's but she had met one girl who knew how to tastefully dress to kill, so to speak. There were so many labels nowadays but they were all the same. At the moment, Selena dressed sophisticatedly for two reasons. Last night, Arianna had told them all of the incident with the white-haired boy. It had surprised them all very much and they were immediately faced with a decision. Who would tell Electra? Selena had volunteered and it was advisable to dress neatly when meeting the head of the family. The second reason was that she had recently discovered something. She had a feeling that Electra was jealous of her. It was silly really, Electra and Selena could have been accepted as twins except for a few things. Electra had long violet red hair and stormy violet eyes. Selena had crimson curled red hair that crowned her head like a mane and fell down to her shoulders. Her eyes were catlike green and she had the better taste.
Selena had a feeling that Electra would become one of those wretched women who did anything to retain their beauty. Anything. Sort of like the queen in Snow White. It was ridiculous to think that a young and gorgeous woman like Electra would obsess about her looks so much and find threat in someone just a few year younger than her. And it was simple to solve. The problem was that Selena dressed better, not meaning that Electra had no taste but rather no sense of color scheme. Electra would always wear dark purple, dark green, or bright red long dresses. If she would stop lowering the necklines and wear a new color like white or at least trim her dresses with gold, silver, or sequins, she wouldn't have anything to brood about. But this never seemed to occur to Electra. Perhaps she preferred to brood? Selena sometimes played a dangerous game teasing Electra about it but it was fair. Electra teased and toyed with people all the time and Selena wasn't a fool not to notice.
As she exited the bathroom and reached down to grab her purse from the floor, she heard a sniff and looked up to see that it had come from the girl she shared a bed with. Selena sauntered over to Arianna's side of the bed and sat down beside her.
"Hey chica, why are you crying?" She asked softly. Arianna lifted her head from the pillow a moment.
"I'm not crying." She said defensively but Selena shook her head.
"Sweetheart, you're a good actress but don't ever lie about crying, it never works. You get red in the face and look like the devil when you cry, remember? Never fails in giving you away." She smiled and poked her cousin's hip through the blanket. "How about telling auntie Selena what's wrong, hmm?"
Arianna propped herself up on one elbow and rubbed her eyes. Her throat felt dry and she swallowed nervously. She couldn't pretend everything was alright but she couldn't tell Selena what was wrong either. She didn't even know, herself. She remembered staying up and obsessively worrying about what Erik thought of her. He must have thought her a complete idiot but why did she care so much. In the back of her mind she had a vague idea what was troubling her but she couldn't be sure. She had never been in love before.
Is this what it was like? It wasn't how she'd really imagined it or was it? She'd always like to read romantic stories and had watched all the classic movies. She listened to every song about love (then again what song wasn't about love nowadays?). And in her head she had always pictured a fairytale romance of her own. That someday in the midst of all the teasing and taunting she endured some one would offer his hand to her and tell her he'd take care of her. She didn't need a knight in shining armor, he'd be unlike anyone else. For a while she had been unsure of what exactly he'd look like or act like or even if she'd ever find anyone like that. She knew it wasn't wise to go on following dreams but her expectations weren't that high. Just someone who'd be sympathetic and understanding, were those qualities very rare?
And then, she had gone for a walk on quite a normal day. The sun was shining but it wasn't very hot and crystal dew drops glittered on the grass and plants. She was about to go home when she passed a house. It was a rather lonely looking house, she had thought. It was dark and gloomy in the front and seem quite vacant of life. But out of the corner of her eye she had seen a blossom of red. A rose! Arianna loved roses, they were so beautiful with vibrant colors. She also liked carnations but roses were special. This particular rose she saw was unlike any she'd ever grown and quite unaware of what she was doing she walked toward the side of the house and from there was astounded to see that in the back of this same wretched house was a utopia of flowers! It was as if she'd wandered into some enchanted garden! She walked on and so focused on the roses was she that she never even noticed the two people sitting on the porch.
And then, just as she was about to touch one of the rose's velvet petals, a rich and resonant voice rang out, startling her. And that's when she saw him for the first time! Like the flowers, he was different from anyone she'd ever seen. While most boys dressed baggily he was tastefully dressed from head to foot in black. His skin was shockingly white and contrasted greatly with his attire. She had to admit, that when she first saw him, she was terrified but she couldn't stop thinking of him ever since. He had been very mean to her at first and it hurt her so much. She didn't want anyone to hate her, him especially, for some reason. Now she felt hot and flustered whenever he looked at her and wanted to see him as much as possible. Every time she met him, the reasons for most of the family hating him became foggier. True, he was the Scorpio, the sign identified with mystery and death but he was also the most fascinating person she had ever met. He knew so much about science and math, her two worst subjects but he also shared an interest in literature and art. And she couldn't help admiring the fact that he didn't care what other people thought and wasn't the least bit ashamed of his spirit. Why couldn't he see how much she wanted to be friends with him. Oh, they got along alright but he always was so cold to her!
Whenever she spoke to him it felt like she was talking to her superior and she was just a silly child. And maybe that was true but she just wished that he could show some small amount of warmth towards her or trust her and talk to her. Maybe she was being selfish in hoping that he would know how she felt. Maybe she was too hopeful in wishing he'd feel the same way. But feel what? Did she like him or was she just denying that she didn't care about him because she knew such a pairing would be frowned upon? It was all so frustrating! But that was also true. Everyone disapproved of the Scorpio and nothing could happen between them. Besides why would he even want anything to do with a lazy and stupid Taurus. How could she be so cheerful and carefree and then feel crushed and weak. No, she couldn't tell Selena all that but maybe she should talk to someone.
"Sometimes I feel so stupid." She mumbled under her breath. Selena put a reassuring arm around her and actually laughed a little.
"You're not stupid. You're a pretty and smart girl and that's not even what I like so much about you. Arianna, in case you didn't get the memo, you're also caring and strong. Seriously, we're chasing after my ex- boyfriend who's got a dangerous thing for you and you don't even worry about it. You're all smiles and happiness" She made a face and Arianna smiled a little.
"Does it ever bother you? Kray, I mean." Selena rose her perfect eyebrows at this.
"Should it? Oh, yeah, I liked him and I thought we hit it off but I'm not crazy over him. I just think he's such a creep for bothering you."
"What if you were crazy about him?" Arianna asked cautiously. Selena put a hand to her hip and thought a moment.
"Then I'd kill you both." She said finally dripping with sarcasm. They both laughed and Selena got up. "No really, never let a boy get you down, take my word for that, I never let them. Listen, stop worrying and pretty yourself up, it's a lovely day out!"
"Where are you off too?" The bull asked pulling the covers off her.
"Electra." Selena replied simply showing her teeth. "Wish me luck!" She called out, marching out the door.
"Good luck." She breathed, as she started to brush out and braid her hair.like a scorpion's tail.
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Electra lounged in one of the expensive chairs she had especially for her. Only the best for Electra. She puffed on her cigarette holder and surveyed her surroundings with her stormy eyes. Everything from the velvet curtains to the marble floors were expensive but necessary. It was the only way she could live; richly. She'd always been a spoiled girl and why shouldn't she be? After all she was the leader of Nature's Zodiac, the bearer of the heart of the curse. And yet, despite her weaknesses she was perfect, she was Mother Nature, she was God, and she loved it.
"And they all are my children." She murmured satisfactorily. She rose and slithered over to her dressing table and opened one of the drawers pulling out a framed picture of a handsome young man smiling and full of life. She turned it over and smashed it down on the dresser breaking the glass.
Victor. ruined
She grasped another of twins smiling together and smashed it as well, tearing the picture in half laughing all the time.
Romulus and Remus.separated
She kept on smashing photographs but stopped as she grabbed a gold and ruby frame. It was empty but would soon hold one who'd evaded her too long.
Erik
The Scorpio! The secretive and recluse little devil! By far he'd be her best conquest and she looked forward to snaring him in her web. She had such pleasant dreams of that image. Erik struggling in a web with those eyes glazed over not knowing the danger he was in until it was too late and the black widow would strike! She shuddered with delight at the thought and at the memory of him as a silly child stepping timidly toward her and then running away in fear. Since then she never saw him at all no matter what efforts she took. Perhaps he was still afraid of her but why? She had invited him to all her events despite the protests of her foolish aunts and uncles but he hadn't come. She had tried summoning him but he had been ill every time. She had someone see if that was true but she didn't catch him in his lie. Her informant would return convinced that Erik was ill to the point of death! Cunning little sneak, he was!
There were still other members of the zodiac unaffected by her, males as well. But he would be most challenging! However, she couldn't spin his web as of yet. Firstly, if she got her greatest prize, the others wouldn't be fun anymore. Secondly, she was still unsure of how to destroy him properly. If she made him believe she loved him she couldn't go too deep. He was still a year or two underage and that could cause trouble. She couldn't consume him with guilt like Victor, the scorpion had no morals anyway! She couldn't blackmail him, she could never find him and he'd probably get out of that. She could turn a family member or friend against him but everyone despised him. There was Victor, they seemed close but that plan wasn't quite thought out. She could hurt someone he loved but did he give a damn about anyone? Unless she wrecked those stupid flowers. Yes, he would be difficult. She placed the frame, undamaged back into the drawer.
Electra heard a rapid knock on her door and she frowned. Who could that be that interrupted her gloating and planning? She glided across the floor, stopping at the large mirror she brought everywhere with her to check how she looked. Ravishing as usual, she concluded as she admired her ruby lips and long violet red hair cascading past her shoulders which were draped with a long black dress.
"Come in.' She purred and turned to warmly greet her visitor. But her fake smile turned to a frown as she saw who it was. "What do you wish Selena?" She stared at her in shock at her audacity for wearing the same color as she did. Selena always looked so smart in her outfits. Selena smiled coyly.
"I wish an audience with our kind and beautiful leader for I have a matter to discuss with her that may be of some interest or importance."
Electra cringed. Did that tramp have any flaws? Her diction was as perfect as her clothes and her voice as lovely as her face. Electra was now unsure if she wanted to destroy the Scorpio as much as the Leo. She dully motioned for her to take a seat in a shabbier chair and listened to all she had to say. What an odd occurrence! The Scorpio could be lying but then again it was the Taurus who had bumped into this stranger and she wouldn't lie. Electra doubted if she could! If what she was hearing was true.but what if it was Kray he'd found? Her thoughts were interrupted by a ringing sound. Selena, who had kept her poker face was surprised to find her cell phone ringing. What a time for someone to call! As Electra sneered at her she meekly answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"My sweet Selena, how are you nowadays?" A deep voice asked pleasantly. Electra watched in puzzlement as Selena made a face and looked as if she'd be sick. Forgetting Electra was even there Selena hissed into the receiver.
"How.the hell.did you get.my number?"
"Really now, does it matter? I was hoping you'd like getting a call from me." Erik said teasingly. Selena shuddered and yelled into the phone hoping to make his ears bleed.
"Damn it! Don't you ever call me again, you sick psycho scorpion!" At this Electra's head shot up and she leaned forward in interest.
"Before you rudely hang up on me I want you to do me a favor. I've discovered further developments that might be of crucial importance."
"Speak English!" Selena snapped. The voice sighed impatiently and went on hotly.
"Go gather everyone together witch, or it'll be your head that rolls! I'm sorry I'm getting mixed up! It's drowning and burning for witches isn't it? Just do as I say, I have something to tell you all that's extremely important!"
"Fine!" Answered Selena and she violently stuffed her cell in her purse. She looked up at Electra.
"Well? What was that all about?" Electra asked snapping her fingers. Selena smiled and cocked her head to one side.
"Erik told me to tell the head bitch to do as he says and call a meeting because he wants to tell everyone how god damn smart he is!"
"WHAT!?!?"
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Arianna was sitting on the bed eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and thinking about what Selena had said. Never let a boy get you down. Yes, she wouldn't let Erik worry her and she wouldn't worry about him. He was just a boy, a wonderful and amazingly sexy boy, but still just a boy. She would just be herself and not think about him. She could be happy without him. She could resist the urge to kiss him. The phone rang, loudly. She hastily jumped up and grabbed it.
"Hello?" She gasped, hoping she caught it in time. It was Selena
"Arianna! We got the conference room in the lobby booked get everyone down there now!"
"Wait! What's going on?" Arianna sputtered, Selena sounded upset.
"Can you believe it? That thing, that scorpion called my cell in the middle of my meeting with Electra ordering me to get everyone saying he found something important or something. Like he can tell me what to do! How the hell did he get my number anyway?"
"Um, I have no idea." The Taurus answered trying not to choke on her sandwich. That was a lie, Erik had asked her for everyone's phone numbers when they came here. "Uh, I'll go get every one, bye!" She slammed down the phone and shook her sleeping sister.
"Hey!" She screamed swatting at Arianna blindly. "What do you want?"
"Electra. Meeting. Now!" Was all she had to say. Immediately the sleeping Aquarius was wide awake and jumping out of bed causing Allie(formerly Alexandra) to fall out of bed. The twelve year old rubbed her head.
"What was that for?" She murmured.
"No time to explain!" was all they said as they both threw clothes at her. "Get dressed!" They had to hurry, if they were late they'd be looked for by the Sagittarius and they didn't want that. Arianna rushed to the connecting door and loudly knocked waking her cousin Victor. Then she ran down the hall waking up everyone else. Soon everyone was gathered in the conference room waiting for Erik.