Disclaimer: Hey guess what? I won Darkest Powers off of Kelly Armstrong in a game of Go Fish! huh what? I'm not even allowed to joke around about it? I should stop being delusional? Stop repeating everything you say? Oh well I guess I don't own Darkest Powers. I thought I was allowed to pretend I do but, I guess even in my mind I go to jail every time I think I do.

I've been having alot of fun doing this story, So I thought I could write another quick chapter before Sunday. So viola! I probably won't get another chapter up for a few more days. I have kinda been pushing off this German paper I have due like Monday. Can you say procrastination? Any who, I'll make sure to update within the next week just don't expect it up within a day or two. I was also starting to put the pressure on the characters. I also wanted to have some more Derek and Chloe time. Because I'm afraid they won't have much time together once the story really starts up. Now I'm not saying that they are breaking up. I love chlerek too much for that. It's just they may not have much time for each other.

Last Chapter:

Just as I was closing the closest door, those eyes flashed right before me again. Except this time it was accompanied with a voice. It whispered to me in its sickly sweet voice. "Child, I am in need of your assistance again."

I knew that voice anywhere. It wouldn't matter if it was fifty years into the future or not. It was that kind of voice that haunts your dreams and you never forget. The owner was none other than the demi-demon, Diriel. The exact same one that I had made a deal with. Was it really only a few days ago? I wasn't sure if I should make a run for it, or confront her for popping in again. I knew the others weren't too excited that I freed her. They accepted it because it was the only way out but, I also knew they weren't jumping at the opportunity to have her help us. I figured that if she was back it only meant trouble and I don't think I was ready to drag everyone in with me, just yet. "What are you doing here, Diriel?" I asked in a harsh whisper. I was hoping to keep this conversation between just the two of us and no bystanders.

"Now that is no way to speak to an ally little one." Diriel lightly reprimanded me as if it was funny seeing me be harsh to someone.

"Ally? You left me alone to get out of that mess!" I practically screeched to her. I knew though that I needed my voice low so I kept the same soft voice I had before.

"Ah but, that was not my intention. There was an unforeseen obstacle between what we wanted." Replied the demon with the musical tilt in her voice getting slightly harsher. I knew I was going to push her off the edge, so I retracted a bit with my words.

"You were called back to the underworld." I answered in almost a murmur. Hoping to have her continue whatever conversation she had started up with before.

"Quite right. It would appear that after almost half a century of absence, I left a rather fair amount of things left undone. I am back now though child." She answered the last part in an softly affectionate voice like how a mother would speak to a child. I almost shuddered at that part. I didn't want whatever connection this creature thought we had.

"That's the thing. Why are you back? We made a deal and it was completed. You and I both got the freedom we wanted." I shot right back. I was starting to get angry again. I knew I was over compensating for the fear that was slowly starting to grow in the pit of my stomach. I just wanted this over and get back to the others before they started worrying.

"A very valid point. It is true that we seemed to have finished our contract but, it would appear that news of our little deal traveled around to some others of my kind." She easily answered as if she was expecting this from me. "And as you should remember one of my "superiors" took an interest in you. He is starting to worry that you might get caught up into the underworld before your time."

That made me cut into her little monologue. "What do you mean before my time?" I hesitantly asked. I never truly understood what that demon meant by growing up strong and powerful. I wasn't sure if I wanted to know now though.

My question seemed to make Diriel freeze up for a moment. Perhaps that little bit of information was not meant to be passed on?

"That my dear is a story for another time. Now do you wish to know why I am visiting or would you just like to have me leave out all the good stuff and just sweep you away?" The demi-demon whispered right into my left ear.

Having her that close made an actual shiver ripple through my body before I could hold it back. I quickly answered to cover it up "I-I'm s-sorry. Just finish up your story." I stuttered through my apology before I got through it. Her company was starting to make me feel more and more uneasy by the moment.

My apology seemed to help her continue though. "Well it would appear that some of these demons are eager enough to make a deal with you that they are willing to forget about the Berithian Treaty." There it was again. A reference to that treaty, I was about to ask her what it was but she must have seen my curiosity because she quickly answered for me. "The Berithian Treaty was a treaty made between necromancers and demons. It was sort of a way for Demons not to make deals with necromancers until they were mature enough to decide what to do with their gifts." So Diriel was trying to remind the other demon that I was too young?

"Didn't you break the treaty then? You made a deal with me before I was an adult." I genially asked her this time.

"No. No. What you agreed to was more of a trade. Most demons make deals for more let's say more valuable things. And we are getting carried away again child." She reminded me once again.

"So you came to warn me of the others who may come and try to make a deal with me?" I questioned her. It seemed almost unbelievable to me. Me a girl who most would compare to having the innocence of a bunny frolicking in the meadows. Who would have ever thought that demons would be fighting to get to me for a deal? Yet, after hearing her exasperated sigh I continued "So if they do start coming I'll just start ignoring them. No big deal. I don't intend to make any more contracts." I easily explained to her.

"No. You don't understand little one. These are the kind of demons who will do anything to get their way. Your family and you are in d-" She was cut off as the door to the motel door slammed open showing Simon and Derek looking concerned. "I will be back child. You need to heed my warnings." Diriel whispered into my ear as she slowly faded away. I wanted to call out to her and ask she meant but, I knew it was too late.

I looked back over to the Derek and Simon after Derek explained to me "We heard you talking to someone in here."

I was surprised at this news. I knew Derek had fantastic hearing, I just didn't expect him to be able to hear me talking to Diriel. I was speaking as quietly as I could. "Oh. Um yeah, that was Liz." I was surprised that my voice came out steady and strong. I halfway expected my voice to crack or stutter on something. I think Diriel had been trying to warn me of the dangers to this little family we had. I knew for sure I was going to keep my little conversation to myself for the time being.

At mentioning Liz though, they both looked around the room waiting for me to point her out so that they could wave a hello or something. So I quickly explained "Oh she left when you g-guys barged in. I didn't think she was that jumpy." I felt bad for using Liz as an excuse but, I knew she wouldn't be around for a couple more days. I think she mentioned something about visiting family.

Simon looked disappointed at the news and Derek looked like he couldn't care less. "Oh. Well my dad was asking about those towels anyway. Do you have them ready?" Simon asked once he got over the disappointment.

My face blushed from the embarrassment of forgetting about the towels. I hurriedly ran over to the closet and grabbed the towels that I had dropped on the floor. "Uh. Yeah. Come on let's not keep them waiting."

I walked start up to Derek. Simon had already started to walk in front of us towards the room. "You're not allowed to do that Chloe." Derek whispered to me. It was loud enough for me to hear clearly but garbled enough for Simon to have no clue.

I was slightly confused at what Derek meant. Get towels for their room or talk to ghosts without him? "What do you mean? I don't need a baby sitter." I retorted after I figured it was the talk to ghost thing.

"You can't just shut me up any time you want." Derek answered back. He seemed slightly confused by the babysitter comment.

I figured out what he meant though. He was talking about kissing him to get out of all the questions. The thought just made my blush come back at full blast. I couldn't believe I had done that last night. "I was extremely tired. Don't blame me for using teenage hormones against you." I somewhat smugly said at the end as I lightly traced his arm with my fingers. All to prove how effective it really was. What I didn't expect though for him to lightly growl at my actions. When I looked up at his face to see if he was angry, it just looked like he was fighting something. So I stopped and just said "Sorry. It won't happen . . . often." I mumbled the last part.

Thanks for the reviews guys. I think it's what made me update that much sooner this time.

Not exactly how I wanted it to go. I think I wanted to have more of an effect on what the demon was saying. So she'll be back and I thought it was funny that Chloe was making Derek uncomfortable.