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Zoey

I would have never, in a million years, imagined that I could be this happy. Still surrounded by the elements, my shoulders suddenly tingled with the sensation going all the way down my back. All of a sudden, I heard my goddess's voice echo through my head. Treasure them. When united, the bond is unbreakable.

I placed my candle on the ground. Holding onto my tank top so that it wouldn't come off, I pulled off my t-shirt. Stevie Ray was the first to gasp. "Zoey, your mark!" As I turned around to look at her, so did the rest.

Damien's eyes had gone huge. "Zoey, to close the circle, you have to thank the elements. You're going to want to take a look at your shoulders. I'm more than sure you'll find tons of mirrors in Erin's bag."

Behind me I heard Erin whine, "Damien, how do you know I have more than one mirror in my bag?" Soon after she said exclaimed "Z, you really need to hurry and see it."

As I looked at Damien, I said "Thank you Air, you may depart." He was about to blow out the candle, when air did it for him. Turning to Shaunee I then said "Thank you Fire, you may depart." The glowing that out lined her body disappeared as she blew out hers. Quickly facing Erin I said "Thank you Water, you may depart." After blowing out her candle, the invisible waves that gently moved her clothes ceased. Turning to the last member of the circle I said "Thank you Earth, you may depart." You couldn't smell the scent of freshly cut grass once the candle was out. Walking to the center, I grabbed my candle, I then said "Thank you Spirit, you may depart." The last essence of spirit drifted away with the rest of the elements.

Along with the elements, the silver thread dissolved.

Standing next to me, Erin held out mirrors. Taking one, I started to try and see if I could get a good look at the new tattoos. Behind me Shaunee had taken two more from Erin and aimed them around so that a reflection could shine onto the one that I was holding. And then she got it. I had a clear view of my shoulders. My mark had been added to. Pulling up the bottom of my tank top, I could see the delicate swirl of lace-like sapphire tattooing that decorated my neck, now stretched down my shoulders and back. It was magnificent pattern, much like the curling design that framed my face; only the blue markings on my body looked even more ancient, even more mysterious, because they were interspersed with letter like symbols.

Tracing the pattern down as far as I could, I was captured by its beauty. Mesmerized, I didn't notice Stark until he spoke. "Shaunee, I'll take over. Erin wants you."

"Oh good. I so need to talk to her. And my damn arm's getting tired. I never saw Zoey as the type to love a mirror." Smirking, she handed it over to him and walked to where everyone else was.

A few minutes after I closed the circle, everyone else scattered around the tree. I could hear their excitement as they talked about what just happened. "It's amazing isn't it Stark?"

"Yep. You truly are amazing." Righting my clothes, and putting my shirt back on, smiling, I turned around and hugged him. Then, without warning, I was overcome by this feeling. It was one of those gut feelings and this one definitely wasn't good. No, the longer I felt it, the more convinced I was that something was wrong. Something around me just wasn't right, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Stark's smile turned into frown. I didn't realize that I was pretty stiff in his arms. "Zoey, what up?"

I didn't want to worry him. Maybe I should have told him, but I didn't want to ruin anything. Putting up a smile I told him, "Are you kidding me. After what just happened, how could anything be wrong?"

I could see how concerned he was and he wasn't buying it. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Needing to make it more convincing, teasingly I said, "Of course I'm fine. I have you don't I?"

Draping his arms around my waste he said, "Always." Kissing for a few seconds, I pulled away and smiled.

Walking by everyone, Shaunee started "Can you two please…"

"Just please, get a room." Erin finished for her.

Laughing, I nodded my head. Stark tugged me toward Logan. "Zoey I didn't get a chance to properly introduce you to Logan. Logan, Zoey. Zoey, Logan."

Smirking, Logan held out his hand. "He forgot to mention that during the day I'm his best friend, but at night I'm his partner in crime."

Shaking his hand I smirked back. "Well he forgot to mention that 24/7, I'm his girlfriend." In the background you could hear everyone saying ooohhhhhhh. Instigators.

Jane had her signature smirk on. "Stark looks like there's a competition for your affection. Question is who will win it? Your bff or your lovable gf? Let the battle begin." Laughing she continued "Sorry Logan, but dibs on Zoey."

"What? You got to be kidding? What's not to love?" It was so funny to see them together. They always had this gleam in their eyes, one that always challenged the other.

Jane kept talking. "Very true, but Zoey's has him love struck. Plus she controls all five elements." Looking at him, I just couldn't get over his height. He was just so tall. Like Stark, he was extremely hot and fit, though his hair was definitely much blonder and abnormally short for a fledgling.

Shrugging, he smiled and told me, "I know when the odds are against me. So I will back down gracefully, and hand him over to you. But you better take care of him. He can be a bit of a handful sometimes."

Smiling Stark said, "Hey, don't I get a say in this?"

Looking back at Stark, both Logan and I said "Nope."

Leaning next to me he said "Fine by me."

Jane pretended to puke. "Okay time for pictures. This day needs to be documented. Jack do you have your camera with you?"

Pulling it out from his pocket he told her "Right here."

Jane then said "Let's go. Line up ladies."

"Hey there are some guys here too." Stark looked so adorable pouting.

Rolling her eyes she said "Fine, but you go where I tell you to go."

Logan then said "Fine by me boss."

Smiling she replied "You bet your butt I am."

Erin said "And might I add a very sexy butt indeed."

"Ditto Twin."

Shaking her head she told her, "Sure, whatever. Stevie Rae now you stand here. Twins, stand on the right side of her. Damien and Jack, the both of you get the left. Stark, I want you in the front of everyone, kneeling with your right leg down and your left leg bent. Logan, right next to Stark, do the same thing but with the opposite leg. Oh and make sure you're both centered with everyone behind you. Zoey, kneel next to Stark."

Everyone did what she said. Resting my hands on Stark's right shoulder, I asked her "So where do you fit in this picture?"

"I don't do pictures. Besides, the camera can't hold itself up."

Getting up, I smirk at her. "Oh, you're getting in this picture." Some girl with long, brunet hair happened to passed by. Walking up to her I said "Excuse me, do you mind taking a picture for us really fast?"

She had a really sweet smile. "Sure. I don't mind."

Handing her the camera, Jane glared. "Well, wasn't that convenient?"

Grabbing her by her arm, I drag her along with me. "You can kneel next to Logan."

Still glaring she rolled her eyes. "Seriously, don't you think was that was just a little too convenient?"

"Jane you're taking the picture whether you like it or not." Kneeling next to him, she placed her hands on Logan's shoulder. "Fine but I'm not smiling."

"Come on Jane, don't be a party pooper." Stevie Rae said.

Smirking Logan told her, "Yeah Jane. Don't be a party pooper."

"Fine. I'll smile if it makes everyone happy."

Kneeling next to Stark, again I place my hands on his shoulder.

"Okay smile when I say three. One… two… three." The blinding flash went off. Standing up, she was polite enough to not stare at my tattoos awkwardly as she handed me the camera. "Thanks for helping us out."

For a spit second, she made eye contact with Jane. Nervously apologetic, she looks back at me. "No worries."

"Hopefully I have you in one of my classes when school starts back up."

With one look back at Jane, her response is immediate. "Ya I'm sure I'll see you around."

In a hurry the brunette walked back to in the direction of the girls' dorm.

"I don't like her. Something about her isn't right, but whatever. Z, let me see the picture."

It took me a couple of seconds to shake off what Jane said. Was it just a coincidence that Jane said that or was she actually feeling that something was wrong?

Stevie Rae tried to stifle her laugh at Jane. "It's 'cause you scared the bejesus out of her Jane."

With a scuff, Jane replied. "Maybe next time she should learn to mind her own business."

Taking the camera out of my hands, Jane stared at it. "Wow pretty good pic. Not as good as mine, but pretty good." Genuinely smiling, she said "You know what, I like it. This is how it should always be. All of us together." With all my attention on Jane she seemed to be acting pretty normal. Well normal for her any way.

Everyone else gathered around. Shaunee said, "For once, I totally agree with you Jane."

"Dito, Twin. Jane you need to hurry up and take a couple more. Cause then we're off to the mall."

Surprised, I can't help the response that comes out of my mouth. "Wait what? When was this planed?"

Erin rolled her eyes she said "Z, where else do you expect us to get gifts from?"

"But the mall? I hate the mall."

At the same time the twins said "You WHAT?"

Ah hell. My eyes widen. I should have seen this coming. Stuttering I said "See… you didn't… let me finish. What I was going to say was… that I hate the mall… when it's packed." Coming up with an excuse that I knew would get me off the hook I said, "Anyway I need a whole new wardrobe and I wanted you girls to help me."

The two grin. Jane just shakes her head with a sympathetic look directed right at me. "Bad idea Z."

Then the twins said "Jane take your pictures and let's get going."

Despite the mall talk, Jane started to grin. Knowing her, she probably had something up her sleeve. "Okay we just need a couple more. Here Z you can take them."

An idea hit me. Grinning I told Stark "Flex for me."

With his cocky smile he said "All you had to do was ask." Putting up his arms he did.

As took the picture, Logan appeared next to him. "What? You call that flexing. Pssshhh, this is how you do it." At an angle and with his back toward Stark, he posed the same way. Giggling I snapped the next picture.

Smirking Jane walked in between them and said "Let the master show you how to get it done." Facing me she, stood in the same position as the guys.

Laughing at all of them, I then said "Say cheese" and took the next picture.

The twins were tapping there black, knee length, Aldo boots. "Okay were going Twins. We'll take some more later." But then it hit me. "Wait. Why are we taking pictures?"

Smiling, Jane took the camera from me and said "You'll see." I hated when she did that. Who knows what she was planning. As she started towards our rooms, everyone followed.

Walking next to Stark, I asked him, "So what are we doing now?"

"First we have to go and cover up our markings." Sarcastically he added, "Then we're headed for the best place in the world."

Bracing myself for the answer I asked "Which is?"

"The mall of course."

Cynically, I said "Yippee."

Smiling he said, "It won't be that bad."

Just as we reached the hall, which lead the girls to our dorm, the guys went the other way. Jane yelled out. "Meet us back in ten." Grabbing my arm she started running. "Come on you have a lot more to cover up."

Running with her, I told her "Slow down Jane. I can't run as fast as you." She was basic yanking me behind her. Within seconds, the Twins and Stevie Rae are out of sight. Dragging me up the stairs to our room, she closed the door. While I was out of breath, she didn't even seem to break a sweat. She was rummaging through her drawers. "Where is it? Ah, here it is." Pulling out a compact she started applying makeup to her mark. She was done in five seconds. It was strange seeing her without the blue outline of a crest.

Looking at me, she wanted to say something, but I noticed it she was struggling with it.

"Jane what is it?"

Fidgeting she said, "Uh I'm not really good with this kind of stuff." She still looked kind of nervous. It was strange seeing her this way.

"Jane what are you talking about? And why did you drag me here?"

"Okay well I might as well get it over with. Goddess, I hate emotional crap."

The more she talked, the more she kept confusing me. "Jane just spit it out.

"Okay..." With a sigh she continued, "I just wanted to say that I'm glad you're here."

"Wow." Smiling, I told her, "I get that you're not the sentimental type, but did you really have to drag me all the way here just to say it."

As she ran her hand through her hair she said, "No. There just so much that I need to tell you, but I don't know how much I can tell you." She was annoyed now.

Huffing, she looked back at the door. "Well like I said I'm glad you're here."

A bit more calm Jane continued to pace. A small grin spread across her face. "You're really good for my brother. I haven't seen him this happy in a really long time. And when I say long, I really mean LONG."

Pausing right in front of me, her grin turned into this serous expression, darkening her features. "Zoey you're the only one who can get him to train and shoot again. It's important that he gains control of his gift. I know he doesn't want to, but he needs to. I know how it feels when you don't use your gift. It's like there's a piece of you that's missing and it's never going to be filled unless you use your affinity. I don't care what happens, but he needs to start shooting again. He doesn't know what he's fully capable of when it comes to his affinity. It's time that he starts learning."

Staring right into my eyes, she had the same exact ones like Stark. The only difference between hers and his was that she had longer eye lashes. But both set of eyes shared the same emotions. "Zoey I need you to do this for him. It's killing him not to shoot. He just too damn stubborn and won't admit it. But if you convince him, I know he'll return to it. Can you please just try? Please?"

Jane was actually pleading, begging me to do this for Stark. How could I deny her this? What harm would it do if Stark was able to control his affinity? "Yes. Jane I promise I'll get him to practice."

"You really will?"

"Of course. Whatever it takes."

With a nod, she lets out a deep breath. "There's a lot more to you than I thought there would be. You know, aside from you being the Chosen One."

Replying with a sarcastic 'Thanks', I smirk.

Smirking back she shrugs. "You know what I mean."

I genuinely smiled. I give Jane a quick hug long enough to were she reluctantly hugged me back, but not long enough to were I'm sure she'd felt like I've invaded her personal bubble. Taking a seat on my bed, I see Jane's body outlined in a hue of pink. It's practically unnoticeable if it wasn't for the fact that I was looking at Jane before her the pink outline appeared. However, as soon as it appeared, it's gone. I don't bother to question Jane about her affinity since I get the feeling Jane still hasn't completely finished saying what's on her mind.

"Wait until you see him, Z. I hate to say it, but my brother is ten times better than me. Especially when it comes to the whole warrior business and I'm not just saying that because I'm a girl. Trust me I give most of the guys that I train with a run for their money. It's just fact that he's more of a natural when it comes to it all. But never tell him I said that. It'll go to his big head." Laughing we compose ourselves before the other girls make it to our room.

Shaunee came strolling in. Rolling her eyes she said "Okay, why the hell did the both of you go running off like that?"

"Seriously, what the hell? Jane you know there's no way we would have been able to keep up with you, especially in our amazing boots." Erin had an identical look on her face.

"I know. Obviously that's why I did it."

Ignoring Jane's remark, Erin continued. "Which is why, we didn't even try keeping up." Both Erin and Shaunee's Marks were already covered up. Stevie Rae started applying some make-up to her mark. "Twins we have to figure out how to cover up every single tattoo that Z has."

Pulling out a big Prada bag Erin said "Oh that's easy peasy."

"Yep you won't even have to change your clothes once we're through with you."

"Do whatever you want, just don't turn me into a clown."

"Please as if we would Zoey." Closing my eyes I let the twins get to work. As they worked, thoughts flow through my mind. When they finish I will look like my human self again, but nothing good came from my human life. Not for the longest. Hopefully my human look wouldn't bring back my old world because that was just one I didn't want to revisit.

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