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I present you with chapter 15. Hope u like it. Don't own H.O.N.

Zoey

Like a determined drill sergeant, Jane had everyone taking care of her demands. "Jackie, send the twins a text saying to meet us by the huge oak tree."

"Got it."

Jane was pumped up to say the least. "Alright troops, let's move out."

Everyone trailed behind Jane, but like always, Stark was the first to notice stuff about me; I didn't move from the couch. Just as they were about to walk out the door, they finally realized that Stark, Duch, and I weren't behind them.

As she turned around Jane said "Come on lovebirds, let's go." But when she looked at me, her facial expression went from joking around to being serious.

"Zoey are you okay?" Stevie Rae had come back by my side.

It was bad enough that I had Stark worried. I didn't want to worry anyone else. "Ya… I'm fine."

Stark then said, "Go on ahead without us. We'll catch up."

Damien answered for the group. "Sure, no problem." As soon as he said that everyone started leaving.

Once they were all gone Stark spoke again "Zoey?"

Not looking at him I said "Ya?"

"Come here Zo." Sitting beside me he pulled me into his arms and I reluctantly curled into them. Placing his chin on my head he said, "Tell me what's wrong."

Trying to keep any emotion from controlling my voice I told him, "Nothing's wrong."

I buried my head in his shirt. All of it was just too much. "Zoey, please tell me."

I said "Why do you always have to do that?"

"Do what?" I could already feel him grin.

"That."

"Zoey you're not really making any sense." Of course I wasn't.

I sighed and looked up at him. "All of this really doesn't make sense. How can you get to me so easily?" I had asked it more to myself then to him but he answered me anyway.

"Honestly, I really don't know. But I could ask you the same question. So will you tell me what's wrong?"

With a sly smile on my face, I said "Well you claim to know me so much. Why don't you tell me?"

Catching me by surprise, with a gentle tone he told me, "You're scared, aren't you?"

It was more of a statement then a question. I wasn't even expecting him to say that. But what shocked me even more was that he was actually right. Pushing away from him, I stood up and turned so that I couldn't see him.

Drawing in his response, I processed it. He was, in fact, right. I'm not supposed to be scared. How could I even face him? Face everyone?

"Zoey?" He was right behind me.

Without thinking I said "Why can't you just go away." My eyes widened. Ah hell. Quickly I turned around. Immediately I started apologizing. "Stark I swear I didn't mean that. I… wasn't thinking when I said that. Please I'm so sorry… Stark it's just…"

Cutting me off, he said "Zoey calm down. It's okay."

I was freaking out even more. What if he did leave? "No it's not okay. All you were trying to do is help me like and I lashed back at you."

"Zoey look at me. I'm fine." Truly looking at him, I realized he wasn't hurt emotionally like I thought he would be.

Now I was just confused. "But how are you fine after what I said?"

Smiling my favorite grin he said, "As if you would want to be away from all of this."

Grinning back I asked him, "Oh really?"

"Really."

Sarcastically I said, "Right Stark." There was a playful look in his eyes. I was about to make a run for it, but he grabbed me and squished me into a bear hug. "Stark, can't really breathe here."

Laughing he let me go, but with his arms still around me, he held me close to him. Composing himself he said, "On a more serious note, I wasn't hurt when you told me to go away because I know that you really wouldn't mean to say something like that. Kind of like when a little kid that gets mad and throws a tantrum. All the time they say they hate you, but you know that they don't."

Rolling my eyes I replied "Oh so now I throw tantrums."

"Of course not. But you were just afraid and instead of admitting it, you decided to push me away." Shaking his head he continued "As if I'd really leave you that easily. It's going take a lot more to pry me away from you."

Hugging him, I sighed. "You're right. I'm just scared. And I'm really sorry."

Holding onto me a bit tighter, he said, "Zoey, how many times am I going to have to tell you that there's nothing to be sorry about. I'd rather it be me than anyone else. I care too much to let something like that get to me. Zoey you don't have to be afraid. I'm here for you okay and you'll never have to face anything alone ever again."

Smiling, I just couldn't help it. What would I ever do without him? "How did I ever end up with someone as amazing as you?"

Shrugging he answer it with a question. "How did I ever get lucky enough to end up with you? And if for some bizarre reason you ever get tired of me, you also have all our friends. You just got here and they already made you part of the pack. "

Giving him a look of uncertainty, he laughed again. Oh how I love his laugh. "Stevie Rae and Jane seem to love having you around. I think you kind of balance them out. Just give them all a chance."

Looking at him made me want to believe him. And I did. "Okay. I will."

Shocked he said "You will? You really will?"

With a grin spreading across my face I told him "Yes. Now let's go. I have a circle to cast."

Jane

Once we were near the tree, I spotted the twins. On our way there, it was extremely quiet. The twins would easily make sure that wouldn't be the case anymore. Getting closer I could already hear them.

"Imagine if she really is powerful."

"I know. It's like scary cool."

"Really cool. But the real question is how does she control it?"

"Good one twin."

As we met the twins, I really wasn't in the mood to hear their babbling anymore, so I snapped. "There's a girl in that building that's basically scared out of her damn mind and all you two can think about is power. Honestly half the time having an affinity is a pain in the…"

Stevie Rae then cut in "Butt?"

They really could be irritating sometimes. Sighing I said, "Yes a pain in the butt." That shut the both of them up. They didn't know what it was like having a gift bestowed on you by Nyx. They didn't understand the confusion and toll that came with it.

Stalking away, I could hear Damien and Jack talking to them. "She's just overwhelmed. A lot has happened today. Don't take it personal."

Catching up to me, quietly Stevie Rae asked "Jane do you really think Z's okay? She looked terrified."

Like always, Stevie Rae was worried about others. Then again she and Zoey seemed to click really fast. Stevie Rae was one of the few people that I could somewhat let my guard down around. Feeling diligent, I didn't want to upset her. She's like a little sister to me and I always seemed to want to protect her. She was just too nice and naive for the world. I wanted to make sure that it never hurt her. Taking a deep breath, I calmed myself down. Instinctively my voice always seemed to become much gentler when I spoke to her. "Listen Stevie Rae, I'm sure she's better now. Sure at first, she freaked out a bit, but James knows how to take care of her."

As we stood on the other side of the oak tree she asked "You're worried about her too, right?"

At first I wanted to lie but I couldn't. Not to her. "Ya. Just a bit."

"Wow Jane that's… nice."

Smirking, I said "I have my moments. James cares a lot about her. Besides she's grown on me. So I guess I do too."

"Are you sure she'll be okay?" Her big blue eyes widened with worry.

"Of course I'm sure." Grinning that smile that both James and I were known for, I said "When have I ever been wrong?"

Her big smile was returning to its natural state. She said "Never. I can't wait until she meets us. I mean I honestly don't doubt her one bit."

"Neither do I." Then she seemed to look at me in a weird way. Or was she maybe looking behind me?

"What? What did I do now?" I asked. While I was too busy focusing my attention on Stevie Rae, I didn't hear someone come up behind me. Normally I was pretty good at paying attention to my surroundings, as well as doing other things. My training had taught me how to be vigilant, but I was careless so automatically I needed to make up for that mistake. I was about to turn and hit the person - People knew not to mess with me, but whoever did, had and was about to get a beating of a life time. But instead of my fist making contact with the person's face, my wrist was caught. This was extremely rare.

"Whoa Jane, chill." My eyes widened as I looked up into his familiar pair of gray eyes.

"Logan, what the hell? Why would you sneak up on me like that?"

He chuckled at this. Realizing that he still held my wrist, I snatched it away. "Wow I didn't know I could actually sneak up the Great Jane."

As my conniving smile expanded I told him, "Shut it Logan. Besides, that will be the first and last time you'll ever be able to."

His gray eyes glistened with defiance. "Oh we'll see about that."

Rolling my eyes, I quickly changed the subject. "So I'm assuming you got a text from him?"

"Yep. Stark said to find you guys, so after I was finished with training, I figured this would be the best place."

Standing beside us, Stevie Rae giggled. Ignoring them both, I was the first to notice that a guy and girl were headed our way. Recognizing who it was, in that instant, joy overtook me. I still couldn't believe that he was back. I could feel a genuine smile building up.

Turning around to look in the same direction as me, I saw the exact moment when Logan's eye got bigger with shock. "Jane, so Stark's really back?"

Happier than I could ever imagine, I nodded my head. "He's home now."

Zoey

With Stark's hand in mine, we went to meet everyone else. Duch trotted right next to me. I automatically accepted her into my life. She was just so big and lovable. I had never had a pet before but she was really smart for a dog. Checking my phone it said 5:19 pm. The sun was already setting. The sky was a beautiful orange and pink swirl. It shined through the oak while highlighting all of the branches and leaves to create an image of golden-red fire. It was truly an amazing site.

On one side, you had the twins, Damien, and Jack. On the other, Jane and Stevie Rae stood with a guy that didn't look familiar. Then again I didn't really know anyone besides our little group. The moment Jane realized that Stark was coming I saw a big smile spread across her face. She was truly happy that Stark came back and I was glad that she was. She must have really missed him. I could already tell that Jane wasn't the type to be emotional. She was strong and tough. I envied that. But when she was around her friends she softened up a bit. Even if she'd probably hate to admit it.

Both Shaunee and Erin walked up to us. Erin grabbed my left arm and Shaunee took my right one from Stark and started pulling me along with them. Looking back at Stark, all he could do was follow us helplessly. "Okay. So what was that for?"

Shaunee answer. "Well you were dragging, so this is what you've forced us to do."

On cue Erin started right after her. "Ya. For a while we thought that you two found a closet."

Damien put his hands on his hips and said "Erin could you be anymore inappropriate?"

Shaunee replied, "Relax Damien she's just messing around. Don't be such a prude." Jack just stood there with his hand over his mouth trying to prevent any of his laughter from being heard.

Those three bickered a lot. As they let me go, I said "Okay, let's just get this over with."

Stark smirked and said "Hey stranger." Turning around I realize that the guy, Jane, and Stevie Rae came over by us.

"Holy crap dude it's really you. Get over here." Grabbing Stark in a headlock, he tried to wiggle his way out. As the guy wrestled to keep Stark in it, laughing he told him, "So you finally send a text that's random as hell and don't even tell me where to find you. This is for leaving and never calling."

Laughing just as much, Stark told him "Well sorry love, but I forgot your number."

"Next time you better remember it." Looking at me, Stark winked. Flipping the guy over, he landed with a thump.

Everyone started laughing. I just stood there confused, seeing as Stark and the guy obviously knew each other. With his hand held out he asked, "Logan did you really think you could actually hold me there?"

Grabbing Stark's hand, he lifted himself up. "Hey can't blame me for trying though." As he stood up, next to Stark, he kind of towered over him, maybe beating him by a couple of inches, but still. What are they feeding the guys here?

It wasn't like I was that short, being that I'm 5'5, but standing next to these guys, they really made you feel like a midget. He was really good looking too. With his blonde hair cut really short, it was kind of like how those Ivy league guys looked. Being that his skin was well tanned, I assumed he must have lived somewhere with a lot of sun before he was Marked. Then there was also the fact that he had these gray eyes like the calm before a storm.

Jane was leaning against the tree when she said, "Are you two ladies done reuniting or what? We need to get this show on the road."

Shaunee smiled and said "Jealous much Jane?"

Logan had looked back at Jane and she smirked at him. Shaking his head back and forth, a big smile spread across his face.

Reasonably she asked, "Why would I be? What can James do that I can't?"

Stevie Rae always knew when to break up stuff or change the subject. "Come on everyone let's get started. Twins you brought the candles right?"

Grabbing a bag that was on the ground Shaunee said "Please, as if it was hard." She had taken out a purple, green, and blue one.

Picking up the other bag, Erin pulled out a red and yellow one. "Easy, peasy."

Jane cut in saying, "Good. So now all you have to do is hand them to Zoey and then Damien will step in to help."

Confused Logan said "What's everyone up to now?"

Jane responded with her colluding smile. "Just watch and you'll find out."

Pushing off the tree she started to take control of things. "Okay ladies and gents, everyone needs to give Zoey a little room here." Everyone started to back away as the twins handed me the candles.

Lastly, Shaunee handed me the purple candle. Just as my skin made contact with it my eyes widened and I dropped the other candles. Before they hit the ground, Jane was there to catch them. Immediately I felt a rush of energy flow through my body.

Even Shaunee jumped back a bit. Then she said "Jane, are you insane?"

As she got up and dusted herself off, somewhat annoyed she asked, "Why does everyone always ask me that?"

Erin answered her. "Well considering the fact that you just threw yourself like that, I would say that pretty much sums it up."

Jack said, "It's like that one time in Bring It On, during Cheer Camp, when the spirit stick was dropped. You're not supposed to let something as sacred as the element candles drop to the ground. It's just not right. "

Logan smirked. "Ladies don't hate on her mad skills."

"Thank you Logan and Jack. At least someone doesn't think I'm always nuts." Glaring, she sent death rays towards the twins.

With a sudden gut feeling, I took the all of the candles from her.

Stark started toward me. I was pretty sure it was just in case I dropped candles again. "Zoey are you okay I saw that look."

Smiling, an idea hit me. It was more of an intuitive feeling, and I wasn't going to question it. Kissing him on his cheek, I said "I will be, but I need you to go over there. Just watch and see. Okay?"

Without hesitation he smiled and said, "Got it. Jane, come on. Let's give her some room." He then headed back to where everyone else was standing.

I was still a little nervous but with excitement. I walked a few more paces from the tree. Taking a deep breath, I called out to my friends. "Shaunee, Erin, Stevie Rae, and Damien can you all come here please?"

As they reached me, I started explaining what I was about to do. "I'm going to have each of you represent one of the elements." Taking the blue candle I handed it to Erin. "You're water."

Coming toward me she said, "It does match my gorgeous eyes." Just as she touched it, I saw them widen. Grinning all she could say was, "Whoa. That was amazing." Pausing she then asked, "Damien which way is west?" He pointed behind me and Erin took her place in the circle. Standing there, suddenly I was hit with a strong scent of fresh rain fall. "Does anybody else smell what I smell?"

Shaunee said, "If you can smell an after rain smell too, then yes."

At the same time both Damien and Stevie Rae "I can smell it too."

Jane, Logan, Stark, and Jack were standing a couple of feet away from us. Jane called out "Hey if you want to know, we can smell it all the way over here too." Laughing she continued. "You know if someone walked in and heard that we were sniffing stuff, they might find it absolutely awkward."

That's when Erin happily cried out "Oh goddess, I have an affinity for water."

Damien told her, "Erin that's incredible."

Filled with so much joy I said, "Shaunee you're up next. You will represent fire."

Smirking she replied "Perfect. Everyone already knows how hot I am." Handing the red candle over, her eyes widened too. "Oh. My. Gosh. That was insane." Eagerly she asked, "Damien where's south?"

"Right on the left side of Erin."

Once she was standing on Erin's left, the scent of a campfire swirled around us. "Hey twin, I think you have an affinity too."

"I think your rrrriiiiggghhttt." She squealed with excitement.

"And of course you would twin. If I have one, then you get one. That's just how it works with us."

"Okay Damien, it's your time to shine. You're going to represent air."

"Me?"

Confused I said "Yes you. Why wouldn't you be?"

"During my two years here, I've learned that normally males are gifted with affinities that deal with physical stuff. It's extremely unusual for a gift as strong an affinity for an element to be given to a male."

Jane ended up walking to the edge of our almost complete circle. "What's taking you guys so long? The suspense is killing me." Looking between Damien and me, she realized that something was wrong. "Hey is everything okay?"

His voice went a few pitches higher. "Everything's fine."

Looking at him she said, "Well everything doesn't look fine. What's the matter?"

Pleading with his eyes, he begged me not to say anything. "Damien come on, please just tell her."

Sighing, he looked down. "The girls have affinities for an element and Zoey said I should have one as well."

"Okay so then what's the problem with that? That's good news isn't it?"

"Yes, but the problem is I'm a male. Males are not gifted with affinities for the elements. They normally obtain one that have to do with physique and strength."

Smiling Jane had said, "Damien you're being ridiculous. Look at me. I'm a female, yet Nyx gave me an affinity that has to do with strength. Besides Zoey is anything from normal and you're probably my trade off. I get the physical and instead you get the elemental. Trust me everything's going to be fine. Just you watch." Getting in one of her demanding moods she told him, "I'm never wrong. Now I'm going to walk back over there and I better see that yellow candle in your hand. Kapish?"

Smiling back at her he said, "Affirmative."

Winking at me as she walked away she said, "Do your stuff Z."

Nervously, he held out his hands. Placing the yellow candle in his hand, his eyes widened just like the twins did. "Z it's really happening." Walking over to the spot that was in front of Erin, a smile spread across his face. The air had whirled all around us. Such a pure and clean smell joined the other two. Looking at Damien, I saw that tears streaked down his face.

Stevie Rae cried out "See Damien, it wasn't so bad. Looks like ya have an affinity for air."

Laughing he said "I really do."

I couldn't believe how happy I was. Now, all that was left was Stevie Rae. Smiling, she said "I'm ready Z."

Choking back the tears, I said, "Good 'cause I saved the best for last." As she reached for the green candle she had to blink really fast to stop the tears from falling. Her big eyes got even bigger as her hands wrapped around the candle. Taking her place on the northern part of the circle, she completed it. Standing there the air was filled with the smell of freshly cut hay and honeysuckle.

At the same time the twins yelled out, "Oh my god, Stevie Rae you have an affinity for Earth."

Smiling so wide she said "Oh my goodness… I really do."

Still smiling Damien said, "Okay Z now it's your turn to see if you can manifest all five."

Excited I asked, "Okay so how do I do that?"

"You have to call the elements into the circle, starting with air and then going clock wise while lighting every candle. Lastly, you'll walk back to the middle and call Spirit to you."

"Okay. Well here goes nothing."

Suddenly Stark called out "Zoey wait!"

I froze. Now I was scared. Why didn't he want me to do it? Was he getting freaked out by me? Getting closer, I saw something in his hands. Smirking he said "You can't turn on a candle without a lighter." Tossing it to me, I surprisingly caught it. As he walked back with the rest, such a relieved feeling washed over me. Stark wasn't scared of me. He loves me and wants me to cast it.

With new confidence I faced Damien again and lit my candle. I began to call the elements to me. "Air is everywhere, so it makes sense that it is the first element to be called into this circle. I ask that you hear me, Air, and I summon you to this circle." Touching the purple wick to the yellow one, we were suddenly standing in the middle of a whirlwind that lifted our hair and sang playfully with our clothes.

"It's true." Breathless he whispered to me. "You can actually manifest the elements."

A little lightheaded, I said "That's just one, but let's try and go for two." I walked over to Shaunee. My voice was enhanced by the power. "Fire reminds me of cold winter nights and the warmth and the safety of the fireplace that heats my grandma's cabin. I ask that you hear me, Fire, and I summon you to this circle." I lit the red candle and the flame blazed, much brighter than should have been possible for an ordinary votive. The air around Shaunee and me was suddenly filled with the rich, woody scent and the homey warmth of a roaring fireplace. Along with the warmth, Shaunee's skin glowed. It was a brilliant red-orange. Fire had lightly out lined her body. Looking at my hands, fire had done the same to me.

"Wow!" Shaunee exclaimed, her dark eyes looking between the both of us. "Now, that's cool!"

"That's two." I heard Damien say.

Erin was grinning when I took my place in front of her, "I'm ready for water," she said quickly.

"Water is relief on a hot Oklahoma summer day. It's the amazing ocean that I really would like to see someday, and it's the rain that makes the lavender grow. I ask that you hear me, Water, and I summon you to this circle." I lit the blue candle. Even as I felt instant coolness against my skin, I still was glowing from fire. The coolness was accompanied by the sharp scent of what I assumed was from the ocean.

"Awesome. Really, really awesome." Erin said, drawing in a deep breath of ocean air. Her hair and clothes were gently moving as invisible waves caressed her.

From behind me I heard Damien say, "That makes three."

"I'm not scared anymore," Stevie Rae said when I stood in front of her.

Smiling I told her, "Good." If I wasn't so happy I would have cried. "I'm not either." For that moment, I truly wasn't. I had friends. A home. Something secure. "Earth supports and surrounds us. We wouldn't be anything without her. I ask that you hear me, Earth, and I summon you to this circle." The green candle lit easily, and suddenly Stevie Rae and I were overwhelmed with the sweet scent of freshly cut grass. I heard the rustle of the oak's leaves and we looked up to see the great oak literally bowing it's branches over us as though it would shield us from all harm.

"Totally amazing." Even through her happiness she was worried. Whispering she told me "Zoey I can feel the grass under my feet but I'm wearing shoes."

Laughing I told her "So can I." That made her big smile return.

From my right side Damien sung, "Four." His voice was filled with excitement.

I walked quickly to the center of the circle and lifted my purple candle. "The last element is one that fills everything and everyone. It makes us unique and it breathes life into all things. I ask that you hear me, Spirit, and I summon you to this circle." Incredibly, it seemed that I was suddenly surrounded by the four elements, that I was in the middle of a whirlpool made by air and fire, earth and water. But it wasn't scary, not at all. It filled me with peace and at the same time I felt a surge of white hot power from spirit that I didn't want to hold in. Instead of pressing my lips tight, I let out a laugh that was filled by pure joy. "Oh goddess that makes five."

"Look! Look at the circle!" Damien shouted. The others had gathered around to take a closer look at it.

I blinked my vision clear and instantly felt the elements settle down, waiting happily for the chance to give me their service. I saw the glowing light that wrapped around the circumference of the circle, joining Damien, Shaunee, Erin, and Stevie Rae. It was bright and clear; the luminous silver of a full moon.

I blurted," Holy crap!" Everyone's laughter filled the night with the sounds of happiness. Stark was standing in between Stevie Rae and Damien. Smiling, his eyes glistened with pride. Smiling back at him, I was now fully complete.

Pretty good huh? This story's getting better and better to write after every chapter. So now that you're done reading, don't forget to review. Oh and if you can't really picture Logan I have a link on my profile, so if you want you can check it out.