Chapter 6 ~ Hope and a shocking announcement
Chelsee POV
I woke up to the sound of yelling. I sat up and saw a boy surrounded by the fort soldiers... That boy...!
"Brandon?" I asked, he looked over, Hayley, Dennis and Ellie woke too. Hayley smiled, she got up and ran to him.
"Brandon, you're here too!" She smiled.
"You know him?" Ben asked
"A friend. Brandon... How did..." I began
"Jade." He said, Ellie and I looked at each other hopefully.
"Is she ok?" I asked
"She was fine when I left, her orders, of course" Brandon said "Logan's locked her in the medical area of the castle."
"Jade hates being inside, especially if she is locked in" Dennis said
"Yeah, I had better go back... " Brandon began
"Please stay here!" Hayley begged
"I can't, I need to speak to my pack leader anyway." Brandon said
"Pack leader?" Ellie asked
"Er... Yeah... See I sorta... Kinda.. Became a Balverine..." Brandon explained
"A Balverine." I said, "They are those big wolf like things, right?"
"Sorta, see you soon" Brandon became a gold Balverine, and raced away .
"Cool" Ellie grinned
"That is the first time I have ever seen a gold Balverine. " Swift said
"Jade's alive... " Dennis grinned
"Yeah, but... Logan is after us. He knows Jade knows us..." I sighed
"What are you getting at?" Ellie asked
"How much longer is Jade going to be okay?" I said, looking at them "We all know what Logan can do" We all fell quiet.
Hayley POV
I sat watching Dennis and a group of soldier's playing cards. I couldn't help but think about what Chelsee said. Would Logan end up hurting Jade? She was a big sister to me... I looked around, Chelsee and Ellie were talking. I went over to them.
"Chelsee?" I asked
"Yeah?" She looked at me
"Do you think I could return to Elliot?" I asked
"Sure I can take her. I can see if I can worm any info from Reaver" Ellie said
"Are you sure?" Chelsee looked at her
"Yeah" Ellie nodded
"What are you talking about?" I asked
"I'm going to try and get Reaver to tell me what is to happen to Jade." Ellie explained
"Don't you fancy him?" I pointed out
"Yeah, but Jade has been their for me a load of times, she is our friend, if not our family. " Ellie said" When you return to base, will you do me a favour? "
"Sure"
"Tell Page, Jafe's alive and she better watch her back"
"Will do" I nodded
"Let's go than, see you Chelsee. Bye guys" Ellie waved. We left the comfort of the fort and wondered into Marsh land of Mourning wood.
Ellie dropped me off at the rebel base, I went in to the nain chamber. All the rebeks were there..
"Hayley!" I saw Elliot, he ran over and hugged me
"Elliot" I smiled
"Where's Dennis?" Elise came forward
"With Chelsee" I saw Page. I glared at her "And thanks Page"
"She jumped in the way." Page said
"We went their to look for her, not kill Logan!" I told her angrily
"Humfph" Page grumbled
"But you're lucky, we found out Jade's alive. So, as a warning from someone who knows Jade well, watch your back. Jade isn't one to forgive and forget " I told her
"I... Er... I.." Page said nothing else, I stayed in Elliot's embrace, grateful for its warmth.
Dennis POV
" I win" Ben said for the millionth time.
" I give up " I sighed throwing down the cards. I noticed Chelsee packing a bag. "What are you doing Chelsee?" I called to her
"I am going to see if I can get in to the castle to see Jade" Chelsee put a loaf of bread in the bag, before closing it up.
"What... " I stopped "Where's Ellie and Hayley?"
"Ellie has gone to spy on Reaver, she if she can get any info from him. Hayley is at the rebel base with Elliot." Chelsee answered
"What about me?" I asked, Chelsee looked at me.
"Stay here" She said
"But..." I began
"Dennis. I am the oldest here, so please listen to me " Chelsee said
"fine" I sighed , Chelsee picked up the bag and left the fort.
I watched her go, Ben stood next to me.
"Is it true what she and Ellie said last night?" He asked
"What did they say?" I looked at him
"That Jade has multiple of crushes" Ben said
"Yeah, that is true" I nodded
"Hm... " Ben Mumbled. I sighed, I was alone, again.
Ellie POV
I stood near the manor, approached the door and knocked. A Butler opened the door.
"Excuse me, does Reaver live here?" I asked
"Yes, please come in. " He stepped aside, allowing me to enter. He lead me to a room upstairs, the Butler knocked.
"Who is it?" Someone asked
"Mastew Weavew, someone is here to see you " the Butler said.
"Let them in" the Butler opened the door, and I entered a royal like study. At the desk sat the evil, Devil... twisted, handsome... Extremely hot... Skillful... Reaver... The door closed behind me, Reaver looked up. I felt my heart in my throat. A smirk grew on his face.
"What interesting compare indeed" He grinned "Who are you, mon cher"
"I... I... " I stammered
"Don't worry, everyone charming woman who comes here is usually because they wish to place truth to... Certain rumours" Reaver smiled.
"I... Am not here for that..." I said, I wasyin conflict. Here was a guy I could relate too... But, he knew about Jade's fate...
"Oh, Really, from the look on your face, I can tell you are lying." Reaver chuckled.
"Where is Jade?" I asked
"Uh? You must be one of her friends, are you a hero too?" Reaver sat back, watching me.
"No... " I said
"Uh... Than You are no use to the king, do any of your other friends have hero abilities?" Reaver asked
"Why should I tell you? Just.. Take me to my friend! " I yelled
"You can tell the king yourself, and it just so happens that I have to meet with the king in an hour or so " Reaver stood up , he took my upper arm tightly. I winced in pain, he ended up dragging me from the room...
An hour (or so) later, I was in a dress. I hated it, and I was waiting with Reaver, too meet Logan.
" I am sorry I got wounded saving your sorry a..." a door slammed. I knew Jade's angry tones anywhere. The king came down the stairs.
"You bring another whore Reaver?" the king sighed
"I am Jade's friend. A heroless one" I told him.
"You can go and talk to her. She is killer mood" Logan said, a maid came from no where and showed me to the medical wing. The maid unlocked the door, once I was in she locked it again.
"How many..." Jade turned on me. She was pale. Well, paler than normal. She sighed happily. "Thank goodness, how are you Ellie?"
"Me? You got shot!" I said
"I know, I wish I hadn't... " She sighed" Logan won't leave me alone... "
"You have a crush on him... Right?" I looked at her
"I had a crush. Reaver is a prat too" Jade sighed. Than she smiled "For a bonus, Jasper should be coming to help me with these bandages soon" She lightly patted her chest. "Once I recover, Sir Walter Beck will be teaching me to fight. "
"And after that? The rest of us want to know the plan. You know this place better than any of us" I said "You are also the oldest"
"The plan? I thought it would be obvious..." Jade looked at me
"What do you mean?" I asked
"We are going to follow the game" She grinned "We are going to start a revolution and lead it against Logan!" I looked at her. Oh dear... My friend had truly lost it...
Brandon POV
I raced to the pack territory, my leader was there. I stopped behind her, she looked at me. I bowed my head, I became human.
"Thank you for returning, I was worried about you " She smiled
"Sorry... I stayed with my friend, she was the one who made me conr here again..." I admitted
"Really? Were you planning on keeping away from us?" She asked.
"Sorta, I kinda don't belong here..." I sighed
"And you belong with your friend, who is now nothing like you?" A male glared
"They... We adopted each other as family." I sighed, I looked at him " I would have come earlier, but she was shot"
"Good" The male laughed
"That is why I didn't want to return! I don't want to be... This! You are monsters, I am someone who fell victim to it! " I growled" You know what? Forget it! I have better, more important to do! " I turned around
"Like what? What is more important?" our leader asked
"Helping my friend " I said and walked away.
Jade POV
At Logan's request, Ellie was helping me into a dress.
"You okay?" She asked as she tied up the back.
"I think... I am worried... What is he planning?" I groaned, painful shot through me. I halt on to wall to keep myself standing.
"Don't know" Ellie admitted. "But we'll be fine, if we'll get into trouble, the others will help us" I nodded, the door was unlocked and Logan came in. Ellie took my arm, she helped me to walk. Logan offered me his arm, but I didn't take it.
"Your friend won't be allowed to help you, Reaver is waiting for her. " Logan said. Ellie was about to argue back.
"I... I'll be okay... " I smiled weakly , I patted her arm. She sighed and went to find Reaver. I took Logan's arm, though I was unsure of his intentions. I limped beside him.
"I am sorry, for earlier" Logan said
"It's okay... " I replied
" You saved me, I don't want you to fear me" Logan told me
"It is more hatred, than fear. " I said" There... " I stopped and said no more.
" Please continue" Logan smiled
"No... I... " I fell silent again
"Hm... " Logan said no more. He lead me out on to the balcony. Loads of people where waiting, I froze, what was going on?
"My subjects, I know you have been waiting to hear what my news is." Logan said "I have planned to marry, the hero, Jade." He pushed me forward "Who saved me from a bullet." I said nothing, I couldn't say anything. I looked at the people in the crowd. I saw Chelsee, she looked as I felt. Horrified.
"Come" Logan tugged me away. Oh Jade, what have you got yourself into?
Logan didn't take me to the medical room, but somewhere else. Reaver and Ellie were heading our way, without thinking, I let go of his arm and raced towards my friend. Ellie and I met in the middle. I burst into tears, crying into her shoulder.
"You are a selfish, evil bastard, did you know that?" Ellie told Logan.
"I think you better take her home, Reaver" Logan said
"No! I am not leaving here without Jade" Ellie growled
"Please, let her stay... " I begged
"Fine Reaver, you may go" Logan said "Jade, come with me" He took my arm and pulled me away from my friend. I looked at her. "Find chelsee" I mouthed to her she nodded and went off.
