AN: I am so sorry that this update took way too long. I was so bust with other things, including other stories for CotN, even though originally I had planned to have only 3 stories for the series, so I've been working on those and another DotM fic, plus the books in this series. I've been planning them out.
To my Reviewers-
elephantsrocmysox: Okay, if you would like, I can get a mini story on the whole deal with Vanessa and the guardian and Selene, and all that stuff. Would that help some?
Evanescent Dawn: The other Daughters will be popping up in parts three and four, seeing as how I thought it only fitting for Hailley and Blaze to have their own parts as well.
WillowCries: I won't tell if it was, but if you believe it is, then you're most likely right. And, I'll explain Larry and Torrence in book 2, Visions of Ice.
Rubber-duckiesofdoom: Lol, no, he's not the Atrox, as you'll see in this chapter.
The demon goddess: 1. I will not let you know that too early on. 2. You'll find out in this chapter. 3. I just did. Lol.
Part Two: Auriella-Keeper of Flames
Chapter Six: RockOut
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Auriella smiled, hands on hips, admiring herself in the mirror. She was smoking--and not literally. Torrence came up behind her, puffing up Ella's hair. Ella studied Tor's face.
"What's wrong, hon?" Ella smoothed her gloss over her lips.
"Nothing. I was just thinking," Torrie replied. She finished with Ella's hair and took a step back.
"About us being goddesses? Isn't it great?" Ella turned, watching her reflection. Her tight jeans clung to her butt, and she knew she looked good.
Tor barely nodded. "Yeah, great."
Something big was on her mind, but Ella didn't notice. Her mind was completely set on Gavin. Perfect Gavin.
Torrie touched Ella's hand, and a thin layer of ice formed between their touching skin. Ella looked a Tor's reflection. "What is it, Tor? Please say you're still coming. Gavin wants you there, too."
"I'm coming. Sorry. My thoughts were just in other places."
"Thinking about Robby?" Ella teased.
Torrence smirked and shoved her best friend. "I don't like him."
"Keep telling yourself that. You know you do. It's so obvious. It's about time you and Larry separated."
"We, um, didn't. I, uh, tried. I just couldn't tell him."
"Torrence! Torrence Margaret Hudson! I can not believe you!"
Torrence frowned, and thanked the gods when Gavin pulled up and honked. Auriella squealed. Her boots smacked the floor as she ran from her room and down the stairs to meet him. Torrence followed, but at a slower pace.
Ella waved to her parents as she and Torrence climbed into Gavin's car.
"How are my beautiful ladies?" Gavin asked.
Ella leaned in to kiss him. "We're just great, and ready to party!"
Gavin's dark eyes reached Tor's, and she nodded. "Let's hit it, lovebirds."
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Auriella smoothed her hands down Gavin's chest, loving the feel of it. He smiled at her, loving her touching him. They danced close, bodies practically on one another.
The music was loud and beat into the kid's ears. Multicolored lights flashed as their faces changed colors with them. Torrence danced alone, arms up high, enjoying the solitary feeling.
She watched Ella and smiled to herself. She knew Ella was worried about her, but it was great that she had Gavin. It would take the stress away from knowing Torrie. For now, anyways.
Warily, Tor's eyes darted around, looking out for Daughters, or Followers…or Larry.
Larry?! She turned around quickly, and sure enough, there he stood. He looked younger somehow. A thrumming on her chest startled her. She looked down at where her moon amulet rested against the cleavage forming at the top of her louse. A rainbow effect seemed to be reflecting off of it, possibly because of the lights, but she knew it was actually because a Follower was nearby.
Auriella looked over a Torrence, noticing her amulet as well. Followers were around, and it didn't feel like a coincidence. They couldn't possibly try to fight. There was no way they were ready. It was time to get out. Now.
"Gavin, let's get out of here. I don't feel so well," Ella moaned. Concern touched her boyfriend's black eyes.
"Are you okay?"
She nodded. "Yeah, I just think I should go home."
"Okay. Go on out to the car. I'll get Torrence."
She pushed through the crowd, bumping into kids in her way. They grumbled angrily at her. She didn't care. She reached the front entrance, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Where are you going, dea?" A tall, skinny boy stood in her way, arms folded over a slightly thin chest. His green eyes swept over her, leering, undressing her in his mind.
She grimaced as he swept his red hair out of his face, eyes still on her. "No where that concerns you."
"Oh, it concerns me very much, Auriella." He smiled at her, making her skin crawl.
"Get out of my way," she ordered.
The Follower laughed. "Or what?"
Flames hissed at her fingertips. She was going to smoke his ass. He leaned in close, whispering in her ear.
"Remember me, Auriella. The name is Anthony, and I will have the wonderful pleasure of knowing you." He licked her cheek before stepping back to leave.
Gavin and Torrence stepped up, watching the red head go. Auriella shivered, feeling nauseous. She pushed through the doors, half listening to Gavin and Tor. When he left to get the car, Tor leaned in close to her.
"Ella, I think Larry is a Follower. I saw him in there, but he was younger. I think we need to go see Jimena," Torrie whispered quickly.
Ella nodded. She was disgusted. Very, very disgusted.
