January 31st, 1838
Geovani . he won't be too much to take down. what is he? about five foot? even. he'll fall with just a gust . I narrowed my eyes and glared at him. just a swift kick to the gut and he's down. easy. How the hell did he even find me. and calling me Scotus like that? does he have no respect? who blatantly disregards a person's wishes then tries to arrest them, especially over charges said 'offender' wasn't even aware of. absolute bullshit.
I let out a low growl and lunged at him but I noticed he stepped aside. shit he's fast. I tucked and rolled to a stop, looking at him and grunting.
" I see." I stood and lunged at him once more, but countered his side step, at least I thought I did. I felt a few quick jabs before my body suddenly locked up, what the hell did he...
I let out a pained groan as I hit the ground and glared up at him.
"did you honestly think I'd partake in your barbaric antics?" he walked over and placed cuffs on my wrists, "I tried to be nice."
"who the hell are you and what do you want. "? I growled out.
"I told you. maybe if you actually listened . hm." I could feel his stares on me and I gave a low growl. "Scotus Qut ..?" he circled me but kept his eyes on me.
" I told you my name is Sullivan. and stop fucking circling me. what are you a fucking vulture. "?
"so that's what you go by now? Language please." he turned away from me and muttered something I couldn't hear. my body was practically numb from the neck down. I groaned in frustration as I tried to move. pointless. Of course, like always Atticus is fucking quiet. I huffed my bangs out of my face and adjusted my head, staring up at him with irritated eyes.
he had his hand placed on his wrist, it looked as if he was speaking into a watch. I grumbled out Atticus's name but kept my eye on Geovani .
"Oi... mind saying something. kinda in a tight spot right now." I muttered .
"hush." he shot back. I grunted in response, "this might be good. we might get a lead. Helios knows everything under his sun. he might've seen something or can point us in a good direction."
" Helios...? " I questioned.
" So, you know of him?" I snapped my head over to the blonde rat. "he's expecting you. he told me to be sure I brought you to see him."
"and why is that."
" I guess we'll both see." he looked up as another man walked up to him, I desperately tried to move before Atticus made me shut down completely.
"shit fucking fuck. you fucking asshole." I grumbled.
"can you handle his weight? I need to bring him back to the tower... " I heard Geovani say. the other gave a small sound of agreement.
"no problem." the chains rattled and I felt my body lift off the ground. I glared at the sandy brown-haired kid but eyed him curiously. he had wings. big bright white wings. He also had an angelic glow about him, both of them did. rosy cheeks and soft eyes. so, these are what angels look like? from what I read I heard they were ugly ghastly creatures. complete abominations. these two are Definity not that. I casted my eyes away and dropped my head defeated.
Geovani linked his arm with his angel counterpart and with that he expanded his wings and shot straight up. I could feel my tucked away tail frizz and ears pin further back than they already were. My stomach dropped. I've never been to fond of heights especially this fucking high. my eyes were glued to the ground. I tried to close my eyes but opened them right back up.
We flew into the clouds and I could feel the moisture in my eyes. The environment was suddenly bright. and a bit hot. I darted my eyes around and instantly closed them. I looked directly into the sun. I never knew it was so close? my feet finally touched solid ground and I opened my eyes hesitantly, still fucking bright. with squinted eyes I took in my surroundings. I was surrounded by windows in long corridor. A few winged people were making their way from place to place, by passing us. outside the windows were tons of clouds and a few more angels, some training, others flying around or heading down to the ground. Then. directly above us was the sun, fucking bright.my eyes began to water and I blinked them rapidly to adjust to the obnoxiously colored halls. it was cooler in here compared to outside though so I guess that was a bonus.
"I'll fetch Helios ." the blonde chimed and disappeared down the halls. I gave a small groan to the brunette .
"mind giving me a hand."
"it'll wear off." he responded slyly . I sent a glare at him and dropped my head.
"so... what am I here for? who is this Helios?" I questioned.
no response. not even a glance in my direction.
" oh, suddenly you're deaf. cool." I grunted.
geovani motioned us down a hall and the brunette guided me, I sighed lightly. he uncuffed me and sat me in a chair. in front of me was a radiant, almost glowing man. he had a giant, what I'm assuming, halo above his head. It was glowing and on fire. He leaned forward on his desk and gave me a gentle smile. Something was off about him, no, not off...familiar.
"Hello Scotus." he spoke softly but confidently. His eyes were mesmerizing . they were a pale gold, but various shades of yellow swirled in them, almost like his eyes were mini suns. I felt my throat dry. I couldn't bring myself to correct him, all I could do was stare. He smiled and moved a strand of hair behind his ear.
"wow..." he spoke again, "... your eyes do sparkle like stars... and you do look like your mother." that brought me back to earth and caused me to blink.
my mother?
I cleared my throat, " I. My mother? I ... I don't even know my mother. who are you. "? I tried to regain my composer as I felt the numbness slowly subside in my arms and fingers. he kept his calm look on me.
"My name is Helios, God of the sun." he said proudly. "Well to be specific, Titan of the sun. but no one pays attention to specifics anymore." he gave another calm smile, "I. .. remember when you were born. Selene was so happy... She looked at you with so much love and she was so happy to raise you."
"if that's true. why was I left at a church." I grumbled back. his eyes flashed to a murky yellow. he closed his eyes and breathed out.
"she got a letter. and..." he shook his head and looked at me, "she wanted you safe. so, she sent you away. well, she still kept an eye on you. she sees what the moon sees. on her shift at least. She gave you to Vincent, he was supposed to bring you back when you turned 18." my eyes widened, papa? so he did know? is that what he meant... by id be extraordinary when I grow up? I looked down at my hands and sunk into myself.
this whole time. He knew? he wasn't human? he knew my mother personally? I was supposed to come back to this? this isn't making any sense.
"..." I took in a breath, "My papa died..." I muttered.
the room fell silent. The atmosphere was heavy again, like always.
"died...?" Helios quietly echoed. " I'm sorry... to ask. but what happened?"
" I . .. I was under the impression you. Might know?" I questioned. He blinked in confusion and slight surprise.
"me?" he queried .
I nodded, " I was told you see that the sun sees? He was attacked a few years ago... "
"attacked?" he sounded offended, maybe appalled , I gave a small nod. "that...is unfortunate." his demeanor was different though; his words were soft but his tone was hostile. the whole atmosphere of the room completely shifted but he gave a smile anyway.
"As much as I'd love to hear more about you... I called you here for more urgent matters."
Finally gaining my body back I sat up completely, "urgent matters?"
"We have a small issue." he sat a book down in front of me and pointed to papers of data, "see this. this is your weapon, your finger prints are all over it."
"ok and?"
" you've been...killing something?" he questioned.
I nodded. "Rouge demons, At-" I gasped as I felt my tongue halt. I swallowed hard. It seems Atticus didn't want to be announced . "I. .. was told to kill them. they are dangerous."
"yes. yes, they are, but these..." he pointed to a pile of ash, "are not the characteristics of Rouge classified demons. I am fearing...this is more. and you've killed a few..."
"more?"
"I want you, to work with Geovani ." suddenly, said man perked up. he caught me off guard, I thought he slipped out with the other angel.
"Work with me?" he questioned.
" I feel...this is deeper. and I believe you will need as much help as you can get. he's good muscle and I want to take as many safety measures as possible."
"excuse me, hold on. don't I get a say on this? what the hell do you mean?" I questioned, geovani looked completely distressed, I held down the chuckled in my throat and kept my eyes on Helios. He shook his head.
"This isn't up for debate. you two will work together. You are Scotus Qut after all, you rule the night. you can keep my angel safe."
I shook my head, "Look sir." I stood and put my hands up, "You are putting a lot of faith in me and a name. I am not a babysitter or guard or whatever. I'm barely a fighter. And all offense I don't like this kid."
"tough."
"tough?" I repeated back, "like hell 'tough'."
"that is what I said, yes." Helios remarked, "You might not be the Scotus Qut of legend just yet. but after this, you will be. Your story is already written, you just have to follow the script."
script? already written? like a prophecy?
"I mean, I'm sure Atticus agrees." I felt my body stiffen, but not by my accord, I felt geovani glance over at me, a look flashing on his face. a look I couldn't pinpoint.
"A-Atticus?" I questioned. Helios smiled and motioned to his eye parallel to my eyepatch.
"He always adds a presence to the room. I take it you wanted me to confirm what we both already know?"
"... I did." he spoke.
"well, I just did. it was most likely him. I mean, he already wiped out all the other mages. What's to stop him killing Vincent, the King of the mages? the reason the mages revolted him in the first place. I just...wish we could've helped him... " His voice softened at the end. who are they talking about? who is this 'him'? who killed my dad? and what is a Mage.
"Scotus." I looked at Helios . "I need you to come with me... Geovanni you as well." I gave a small nod and followed Helios as he led us down the hall to some stairs that lead to a lower level. he gave a few verifications and lead us into a small opening, the room was full of mirrors. They all floated about a foot off the ground, lights cascading on them. All of different makes and designs. One had gears. another had crystals aligning the trim. and another was fire based.
Helios made his way to the center of the small space. a mirror floated in the center, right above him. he put his hands to it and it floated down to him gently. the mirror was golden, it was smaller than the others but not too small, a person could easily measure up to it. it had a clock emblem on the top and what looked like clock glyphs floating around it.
"uh...where are we?" I questioned. Helios motioned around.
"This is my room of mirrors; all these mirrors go somewhere. the one you need to focus on right now is this one." he held the clock mirror between his hands. "My uncle lives in here."
"... he... he lives in a mirror?... isn't it a bit, cramped?" I chuckled at my small joke and Helios gave me an unamused smile. The other blonde rolled his eyes. I don't care, I know I'm funny.
" anyway. His name is Alexader. He is Time. he will help you gather information."
"information?" Geovani spoke up. Helios nodded.
"He oversees many timelines, alternate, past and future. he might be able to pinpoint if this has happened before, and give us a clue on what to do... I'm hoping."
" so, we...go in there." I pointed to the mirror, "and talk to the guy inside it?" I raised a brow. all these people are nuts. it's got to be a crazy convention. But Helios nodded.
"not before I give you this." he put his hand out to me and opened it, his palm glowed and a silver mirror appeared before my eyes. Atticus basically lunged at it and reached out to grab it in haste. Helios grabbed the handle and shook his head, pulling it to him. "This, Scotus, is Dis Pater's Mirror." it was beautiful, silver with beautiful antique engravings and on top was an angel and a devil with a yin yang symbol beneath. balance?
"this mirror has direct links to all of these mirrors. you choose a realm and it will take you there. Atticus will explain." I took it gently from him and looked at it with awe. " Geovani . ask Elio to give you a few things for your case. you will need it."
"yes sir." He responded and headed back upstairs.
Helios turned to me and gave me a gentle smile. " Don't get too overwhelmed. you'll know what you need to do when it's time to do it. go with the flow. and don't let us down." I looked at him and gave a small nod, for some reason, I don't want to disappoint this man. Yes, I just met him today but it feels like I've known him for years. I can't put my finger on it, but this man is very familia r .
" I .. I'll try my best."
" that's all I ask. and take good care of my angel." he gave me a stern look and I nodded hastily. He patted my shoulder then my head. I could feel his fingers gently ruffle my hair. I looked up at him as he did, I felt myself cower slightly at the close proximity . He placed his hands on my face and cupped my cheeks like a mother would with a crying child and spoke gently,
"Scotus, you're going to be extraordinary."