Chapter Six

They emerged from the rock-face into another forest, Lexi was not aware of her surroundings yet and did not know her way around the camp, but Ellie led the way leaving Lexi to trust that she knew where she was going after all she was a wolf dog, she should get the scent of the super naturals and led straight towards camp. It was around noon, as it was at its hottest part of the day as they were getting closer to their destination noises were being carried on the light breeze. There was a swish on their left, Ellie let out a low growl, but Lexi's hand on her neck kept her from doing anything else. Burnette stood in front of them with what appeared to be a giant bird but green sparks appeared and Perry was standing next to him.

"Where the hell have you been?" Burnette demanded, "I specifically told you not to enter the woods unaccompanied."

"I can take care of myself I do not need a babysitter." Lexi's temper was flaring

"Who is this?" Burnette retorted back also on the verge of aggression

"A friend."

"Shapeshifter?" Perry asked

"No, wolf. Technically wolf dog but you get the picture"

"Wild?"

"Definitely, but that doesn't mean she will hurt anyone…innocent." She replied slyly

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"I need to speak with Kylie" she said then started moving

"Woah, hang on you have been gone for 36 hours and you expect to get away scot free, have you any idea how worried we have been, that and attacking another staff member you are in a lot of trouble."

"Attacking another staff member? Oh the vampire, that was self defence I did not know what I was doing, purely instinct. But whatever I just need to speak to Kylie."

"Why do you need to speak to Kylie?"

"Say it is a ghost issue, they will drop it" Ellie tells her, Lexi looks at her then back at Burnette

"It's a ghost issue, so you won't understand" she says more confidently then she feels.

"Then you can talk it over with Holiday, because that is where we are going now. Later we will deal with the issue of the wolf dog."

"No need to deal with anything she is staying with me, if she can't then I will leave."

"N…"

"Maybe we should talk about this later, with Holiday present." Perry interrupts before Burnette could say anything else, they both agreed and headed back towards the office, as they exited the forest there were a couple of campers heading to the dining room they stood and stared at the giant wolf dog that was walking next to Lexi. They entered the office to see Holiday who jumped up as they entered and ran over to hug Lexi.

"Thank god, I have been so worried," it took a moment for her to realise the giant wolf dog next to her and she tensed up.

"Before you start, I have a lot to explain, but first I think Kylie should be present for this conversation"

"Why?"

"Because what I have to say involves her. At least I think it is her."

"I have sent Perry to get her," Burnette added

"Where were you?"

"I'm not exactly sure."

"How?"

"It is hard to explain…" the door opened and Kylie entered, looking confused.

"Hey" there was an awkward pause after that, Lexi breathed in then out

"So, where do you want to start?" Holiday asked

"Well, I have been hearing these voices for a while, at first I thought I was crazy, but then when I came here things started making sense. I don't remember my past, I have bits and pieces, like it's sorted into groups as in if I need the memory it will surface otherwise its completely blank. Since I have been here, I have had a memory overload, at first I didn't think they could be my memories cause they seem completely out there, like an over active imagination. Anyway so I have been having these flashes and the voices have been harassing me constantly, and this ghost that has been with me, well I didn't know it was a ghost until he pointed it out, so this ghost has been following me doing nothing, saying nothing just looking sad. Since I came here he told me they were wanting me to go to them. That was why I ran into the wood the first time and passed out. The second time I wanted answers and well I was being drawn by this useable force, so it is all kind of a blur, but I arrived in this clearing and there was this cabin, this place was the same place from my memory although I don't have any recollection of every being there… anyway I have been rambling so to get to the point I want to make a compromise with you Kylie, you help me get rid of these ghosts, as it is the first time I have ever had to deal with them personally, normally they keep a wide path from us but this time is different…" the wolf dog nudged Lexi on the leg she looked at her and shook her head.

"You said a compromise what does Kylie get out of it?" Holiday asked noticing that Lexi was closing up

"I will teach her to fight demons"

"Wait, What? How?"

"It is hard to explain but if you help me with my ghost problems I can help you reach your full potential as a Holy Warrior."

"How do you know how to fight Demons? And what do you know about Holy Warriors?" Burnette asked started acting defensively

Lexi looked at Burnette then down at at Ellie while playing with the ring on her finger. "What do you know of their history?"

"That they go back hundreds of years ago, it is said that they were chosen bravest of the brave, honourable warriors. That a holy warrior when in trouble there weapon would appear."

"You are somewhat right, yes they are honourable warriors, they had to be, they were chosen by the Angels to be there weapons down on Earth, there role as Peace keepers. They would be trained by a guardian then set lose on the world, going out protecting the innocent, living there lives in between, but there sole purpose is to serve and protect. However there weapons do not appear when needed, well not in the way you imply, there weapon is always on call and is always there," Lexi said standing up as she did she raised her hand and the sword appeared in her hand, it started glowing and she heard the gasp from those in the room, she noticed too that Ellie had stood up and was standing gracefully yet ready to pounce if necessary.

"Okay, I believe that you are a Holy warrior, but what is with the dog?"

"Firstly it is a wolf dog and each member of the five have one"

"The five?"

"No way, as in the original five Holy Warriors?" Lucas said entering

"I was wandering when you would make yourself known, Kylie ask you to join us or was it Burnette?" Lexi teased, Lucas looked away embarrassed.

"What do you mean by the original five Lucas?"

"Something my Grandpa told me when he was teaching me the art, he would always say that if I kept it up one of the five would ask me to be an apprentice. He said that they original five were the first ever supernaturals to be chosen to be a Holy Warrior, that they were the best Warriors in the world. I would always question him and say that surely they would be dead by now and he wasn't just saying this to keep my hopes up, but he always said that they have been around for hundreds of years, protecting us from a distance. That you know it would be them when they appear in battle in a halo of light and a wolf at there side. The original five have a different crest the Lion, bear, wolf, eagle and snake…" as Lucas continued talking memories flooded Lexi's mind: The woman in white was standing in front of them, there were five this time, the three girls and two boys each one had a wolf-dog sitting on their right, the woman was speaking to them in a different language, Latin. Telling them that it had been a long five years but the five of them had exceeded their expectations, they were ready now to go out and face the outside world. It was good timing too, Demons were making a move against the vampires and they had to leave now. The guys nodded at the girls then ran off into the woods, the girls smiled at each other then went on their own way. The woman in white stopped them

"Alexandra…" Lexi stopped and turned to the lady

"Lady Artemis, is everything alright?"

"Yes before you go Gabriel wanted me to give you this" she handed her a piece of parchment, Lexi opened it and it read.

Remember

Confused at the note she looked up hoping for advice from Lady Artemis but she was gone and so was everyone else except for Ellie who was standing next to her waiting patiently. The vision faded and Lexi looked up to see everyone was staring at her.

"Hm, yeah continue."

"You completely zoned out"

"Not exactly, I had a flash back, something he said made me remember something."

"Care to share?"

"When you were talking about the five, how do you know this stuff?" Lexi asked Lucas

"My grandparents told me stories."

"What do you know about the others?"

"Others? Are you saying you are one of the original five?" Burnette asked

"I am not sure, this is so messed up." Lexi replied hugging her knees and resting her chin.

There was silence in the room and Holiday indicated to Burnette and Lucas to leave, they took the hint and left the room, she then moved and sat next to Lexi, still cautious about Ellie. She rested her hand supportively on her back. They sat in silence for a while, no one wanting to be the first to speak, losing themselves in their own thoughts. The familiar chill revealing the presence of a ghost made Lexi look up.

"What do you want?"

"I do not know…You…help?"

"How? I can't help if you won't tell me how?"

"He said you would know"

"Who said I would help?"

"I don't know, he reminds me of you. A wolf spirit."

"Wolf Spirit?"

"He must be speaking of Lord Renarldo"

"Who's Lord Renarldo?" Lexi asked Ellie

"You really don't remember. He was your best friend."

"I can't say that I do, and I am not getting any flashes, is he still alive?"

"The last time we met has a century or so ago, word spread of his demise a year or so later. He was accepted home."

"He is making no sense" Lexi said out-loud in frustration

"Tell him that then." Holiday replied soothingly, "He cannot speak to you if you do not want him to, tell him to leave gather his thoughts and return when he knows more."

"Just like that?"

"Just like that" she agreed

"Listen, go away and gather your thoughts, if you need my help you need to be more specific. When you know more then come back and I will help you" The ghost looked at her with sorrowful eyes, then stepped forward and touched her. White light filled the room and Lexi couldn't help but scream at the burning sensation of his touch. He smiled at her and disappeared into the light. Where his hand was on her arm there was a hand impression and her arm was tingling. Her hand was shacking so much that she had to grip it with the other hand to make it stop.

"What the hell was that?" Burnette asked running into the room. Everyone was watching Lexi. The familiar chill of Daniels presence filled the room he was standing behind Kylie, who turned to look at him

"What just happened?"

"He used her as a gateway to gain entrance into the afterlife"

"Gateway to gain entrance into the afterlife?"

"He shouldn't have done that, she has now been marked that other spirits will know to use her to move on. You must protect her from that."

"Why?"

"Every Spirit that uses her to gain entrance, a small piece of her goes with them, she is still needed here and the others won't let her return"

"Why not?"

"They have their reasons. She is needed here so here she will have to stay. You teach her to help the ghosts the way you do and she will teach you to fight demons. Trouble is stirring Kylie and you must be ready for it both of you." With that said he faded leaving a silence behind that no one was eager to fill.