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"Why are you doing this to me" she cried, her heart aching,
"Because its the only way- don't be so defeated - look at the bright side darling, you'll enjoy this as much as I"
"I highly doubt that!" Schuyler kicked him in his groin, and ran out of the room, trying to see if she could find something to defend herself with, to no avail. She ended up running into him
"Gotcha now little mouse"
"Gotcha little mouse" Lucifer back handed Schuyler, knocking her out, he then decided that he would secure her in bounds, that way there were no further interruptions,
"Alas- we could get on with the impregnation ritual" he ripped off her attire, and went to hover over her,
"I think not Lucifer!" Lucifer felt a sharp sword slice at his back, and he wailed in pain, he got up from the altar, and scowled at his opponent,
"Ah my darling daughter- fancy seeing you here- which brings me to my question- " he circled her knowing the effect he had on her, "How did you get in here- and what gave you the audacity to face me alone?" he cackled while his sword manifested in his hands, causing Bliss to shudder in fear,
"And what makes you think she's alone brother!" Sneered Michael, Gabrielle ran to her daughters aid, Lucifer then realized his plan once again failed,
Lucifer cackled as his daughter worked up the courage to lunge at her father and cut his arm off with his sword, an incantation rang through out the dimension, Lucifer was putting another spell upon Schuyler, so she would be stuck within the dimension, however he was no longer able to enter it himself. But as long as she stays within the walls, she will forget who she is- however fear the face that will hunt her nightmares, and crush her dreams.
"No! you bastard! What did you do to my daughter?" Gabrielle snarled, as Michael continued the incantation to bound him once again, this time it was forever.
"Well hello there Gabrielle- long time no see- always a pleasure darling" he winked at her, ignored her inquiry and that's when the incantation was complete, a piercing wail from Lucifer then Michael stabbed him in the heart, his body exploding into white bright light, his sword left in Michael's hands, and everyone was back in the now, reality, with a shaking and whimpering Schuyler-
"Oh Schuyler! What's wrong with her?" Kingsley cried, at the sight of a thrashing Schuyler. Gabrielle frowned,
"I'm afraid she is still stuck in the dimension- but she is out of harms way- its up to her now to find a way to free her self" Kingsley had tears in his eyes,
"As long as she's alive, there's hope. Thank you Bliss- if it weren't for you coming over here-"
Bliss interjected, "You have that women to thank there- I was only following orders" he turned to Gabrielle,
He went to give her a hug, "Thank you for doing everything in your power to save your daughter"
"You need not thank me Araquiel, it is my duty to protect my children" Lawrence who was still shocked to see his daughter, though not his real daughter he still had a fathers and daughters bond with her, he missed her greatly, and thought she would never wake up. If only his Cordelia could be here to see the girl they raised alive and vital, instead of in comatose.
Three weeks later…
"Jack what are you doing here?" Kingsley had his wife set up in their bedroom to keep her safe. This time he had beauty guarding Schuyler in the house. She was in a stable condition breathing on her own as if she were in a deep sleep. He took care of her, as a husband would do for a sick wife. He still loves her more than ever, as growing deeper with time.
Jack sat down on the other cheer next to Schuyler's bed,
"I came to check on you since you stopped your whole life just to watch her- you know she is safe here with beauty, and her mom coming everyday as well?" Kingsley stood up offended,
"What do you expect Jack! My life stopped when Schuyler's did- I'm sorry you don't understand the concept of 'bonded' forever- we may have never bonded in the blue blood ceremonial traditional way- we still had a strong bond, it was natural- and created it self with love" Jack sighed,
"I see that man- but you still have to shower and preserve your self for when she wakes up you know- she wouldn't even recognize you- and come on Martin, a little shower wouldn't hurt? How long has it been honestly?" Jack inquired, as Kingsley just pursed his lips thinking about what Jack was saying, he was right.
Kingsley sighed and rolled his eyes, "Honestly?" he smiled sheepishly,
Jack chuckled, "Yeah honestly"
"I cant remember. The truth is, I never quite got over the fact that I was supposed to be there for her and I wasn't- just one little trip to the refrigerator was all it took to change our lives for the worst"
Kingsley looked to the floor warily, in self pity, he loathed himself for leaving her here alone, though it wasn't his fault.
"Hey it wasn't your fault- don't do that to yourself- I'll tell you what, how about you take a shower and groom your self- do what ever you got to do, while I watch her- I have my sword, and trust me, I'll guard her with life as will beauty, huh girl!" he pet Beauty on her head, Kingsley eyed Jack and beauty suspiciously, then finally raised his arms to see whether or not he reeked, he nearly gasped and grimaced, then said,
"Alright Force, I'm making you two liable for my beautiful wife's life- anything should happen while I'm in the shower- I'll get you my pretties- and your little dog too!" he snickered along with Jack. It was the first joke he heard Kingsley crack since the whole tragic night Lucifer's plans transpired and nearly succeeded. He had to laugh though.
"Yeah, yeah we got it Martin- just hurry and get to it already- if not for self, at lease for Schuyler- poor girl could be suffering by the stench, and not be able to tell you about it her self-" Jack snickered as Kingsley waved his hand in annoyance, walking to his restroom.
Jack remained there next to Schuyler trying to see if he could reach her through the glom. He got close to reaching it, but couldn't quite get it with the sudden disturbance within the room,
"What the hell are you doing here brother? And why are you touching Schuyler?" Mimi spat at her twin,
He scowled at his sister and stood offensively,
"Christ Mimi- I should ask you the same thing- Mimi. What. Are. 'You' doing here- you don't even like Schuyler!" Jack shot out at his sister. They didn't go through with the bonding after all the drama with Schuyler, they didn't want to remember the bond with the tragic events surrounding it, time wise. So they decided to put it off for a bit. Till everything boils over and a new scandal takes rise. Everyone is still obsessed with the mystery of the missing infamous, most loved couple among the blue blood elites.
Mimi had a cup holder of two of Kingsley's favorite blends of coffee. Extra sugar. And more sugar. With some donuts from Duncan's doughnuts. She planned on having breakfast with him, lend him a shoulder to cry on. It is completely innocent, however Jack seemed to make her feel guilty with his accusing gleaming eyes,
"Well everyone needs to eat sometime Jack- and from what I could tell, he's not capable of caring for himself, so here I am, just doing what a good friend does when a friend is in need of a helping hand"
"I thought you hated his guts? And since when did you learn how to consider people other than yourself, let alone how to be a good friend?" he growled, she flushed wildly, her brother was right. She just felt sorry for the guy. His mate is comatose, just like her mother was. Poor thing-
She sighed, just as the water turned off.
"Jack I don't want to fight- especially not in here- its rude"
"Your right- not here. This isn't over though Mimi." she shrugged as the door opened, Kingsley's eyes went wide in confusion, going from Jack then to Mimi's again, he crossed his arms over his chest looking to Jack with a quizzical expression,
"Jack?" he questioned, and Jack just shrugged,
"Don't look at me Martin, she's here for you- or so she claimed to be in the mood for being considerate, do a friends bidding- she brought you some coffee and doughnuts"
Kingsley offered her a smile, a wry smile, he searched her face for insincerity and found none. Last he checked, Mimi Force hated his guts, and wouldn't even greet him, or acknowledge his presence.
"How considerate of you- which is out of character on your part, which brings me to my next question- did you poison these Doughnuts Force?" he and Jack shared a look of amusement while they snickered, Mimi then suspired and was about to walk out the door when Kingsley said,
"It was a joke Force- just surprised to see you of all people here and with some of my favorites" she walked back inside and hissed,
"Here- I'm sick of holding this damned box already anyway. I'm also here to tell you that if you need anything at all, I'm only a phone call away- as much as both of you jerks don't believe it, I actually like Schuyler, and hope she wakes up soon. Now that I said what I came here to say- I'll be on my way now"
Kingsley sighed, "Force," she turned on her heels again,
"What?" she snorted,
"Thank you"
"Yeah whatever" she hissed under her breath walking away.
"Was that as weird for you as it was for me?" Kingsley mouthed, Jack half smiled slouched back in the recliner while gazing at the ground,
"Yup, probably weirder" they both laughed and unity,
"Think she is really changing for the best?" Asked Martin, Jack then thought to himself about it, and they both laughed, and said at the same time,
"Not!"
As the weeks went by, with Prom and graduation in the midst, the whole shock of it came to a halt, and everyone felt at ease again. No sign of the Silver bloods, Allegra now settling in her old house with Lawrence, and Hattie. She wasn't surprised to see everything the same way she left it. Everything but one - a Chanel vintage gown from her cotillion days. She smiled to her self, thinking Schuyler must've needed it, and borrowed it. She's been meaning to visit her, however her life just got a bit complicating, since she realized Michael married Trinity Johnson Burden. Of course he married someone, she did. She didn't expect him to pine for her, and wait for her to return to him one day. Did she? Of course she did. As selfish that sounds coming from the daughter of the light, who isn't nearly that innocent when it all comes down. She is a horrible mother for one, which brings her back to the point of her being 'Selfish' again. Suddenly a knock erupted upon her door, before opening,
"Miss Allegra- Mr. Force awaits you in front room" what? What is he doing here? She looks like a mess too! She rushed to wash her flawless face, and changed into something a little better than the wardrobe she had before. There were holes in them!
She was wearing a sundress. Her long slender perfect body, in a maxi dress, with dark floral designs, her hair at lengths, which reminded her she needed a hair cut, and her nails were oddly painted red. She smiled, of course Schuyler did it for her.
She entered the front room gingerly, he was standing nervously by the fireplace gazing at the family photos. She then cleared her throat, and he flinched abruptly turning to face his other half, he noted her appearance, beautiful as always, he thought. He smiled,
"You look very lovely today Allegra, did I catch you at a bad time?" he thought she was going out or had other plans, she shook her head, and smiled warmly, his heart warmed at the sight of her smile once again,
She winced, and said "Thank you. And no- I'm actually trying to find something to do with my time now that I-" she paused not really wanting to go there right now,
"I understand what you mean- which brings me to the purpose of my visit"
"Oh," she smiled,
"Yes. I was wondering you'll be interested in working at the Force Tower its my magazine-"
Allegra Interjected, "I know what your company is Charles- well any way what kind of job will I do?"
"My personal assistant and secretary" her eyes went wide,
"Assistant? Really? But I'm far too inexperienced to be your assistant"
"I wouldn't have you any place other than my side" he stepped closer and took her hands in his own, she nearly got weak in the knees,
She was baffled, and a bit winded, her lips parted,
He looked down at her, and smiled, "What? Your surprised that I-" his phone buzzed and he suspired then eyed the caller I.D, it was Trinity.
"I'm sorry, would you excuse me a moment" she nodded, and felt her heart break.
He answered, "Yes, what is it Trinity?" he said dryly. Allegra actually felt sorry for Trinity after hearing the way Charles's tone changed from sweet to impassive. She felt a little guilty for everything.
"Yes roast sounds wonderful- and inform the twins of your plans for dinner." then he bid his farewells, no 'I love you' applied. that's when Allegra figured what she needed to do. It wasn't fair. She made her bed long ago and has to sleep in it now. Deal with her own demons. She cant waltz in like nothing happened and just claim Charles now that he had his own life despite without her. She has to let him go. Release him. As much as it hurts her, he then resumed his previous position, nearly inched away, holding her hands, in his own,
"Now where were we before-"
"Charles no-" she turned away, not willing to let him see her cry, when its her fault, she didn't deserve his compassion, "I cant allow you to mess up your family you worked so hard to establish" she cried, and he turned her body around to face him, he wiped her tears,
"You don't understand do you- I spent years trying to diminish the hold you had- still have on me. And family? Allegra you are, and will always be my home- I tried to hate you for what you did- I really have- but I cant. And I will be damned before I let you slip away from me again!" he raised his voice, with so much passion,
"But Trinity-"
"What about Trinity, yes I do share a loveless marriage with her, and she has helped me get through the hardest of times with the twins- her friendship is exactly just that- and she knows it- please don't make me beg you- I've been a fool to forsake you when I knew better of it" she sniffled,
"But I don't deserve you, for everything I-" he hushed her with his lips crashing into hers. The kiss was showing her a side of Charles she never seen before- and it was pleasurable. He took her breath away,
Suddenly a familiar clearing of the throat erupted, and they broke apart- both flushing red, Charles too eager to leave now that Lawrence has returned from visiting Schuyler.
"I better ah- get going- and Allegra, just think about it please- the job is yours whenever you decide to take it" as soon as Charles was out of hearing distance, Lawrence turned his back to Allegra and choked out in laughter. Allegra then joined in the laughter after she stopped glaring,
"I take it he forgave you then- good, I'm glad. Maybe now he'll have something to smile about again."
"He was that bad huh?"
"You have no idea" Lawrence laughed again.
"That was a pretty good ending- or what do you think sweetheart?" Kingsley just finished reading 'Darkest Mercy' from the wicked lovely series, everyone got everything they wanted in the end, he thought as he turned to his usually comatose wife who was wide eyed and bewildered staring at him.
"Oh Schuyler! My love, my world, you've come back to me!" he cried,
He ran to her and started to hug her and kiss her all over her face. that's when she started to scream, in fear, and hit him repeatedly as if she were trying to escape him when she had no need to since he would never hurt her.
His heart sank. She thought he was trying to hurt her so she ran out of the house, and to who knows where.
What do you think? Like it? Let me know. Before I update again, I want at lease 50 reviews. Should I keep going? Oh and for those who love Kingsley and Schuyler stories, I just posted another one shot- it's not a sequel to this one, it is a whole different story. It starts off in the second book during the masquerade party, instead of Jack being the one who kisses her at the party, its Kingsley. So check that one out. If you like it then let me know. Thanks to those who review my story- you are the ones who inspire me to keep going.