Jaden: The Fallen Angel of Destruction

Chapter Eight

KellyQ

Yubel sat on the bed next to Jaden, watching over him. I wonder what happened, he has fever. She moved her hand away from Jaden's forehead. Yubel continued to stair at the teen. She leaned in, but stopped when she caught a different scent on Jaden. It was the scent of Autumn and Spring. Her first thought was Jesse. It had to be. Yubel's eyes travailed to Jaden's neck and noticed the hickey. She pulled the high collar of the red jacket away to have a closer look.

"Do you like being that close to people?" came a sarcastic voice.

Yubel straightened her posture. She turned and glared at Jesse. "You bit him." Yubel accused.

Jesse couldn't help but smirk. "Easy now. You can't have everything." He knew that mocking her wasn't too bright, but he just couldn't help it.

Yubel wasn't going to let Jesse get away with touching what was going to be hers. She rose to her feet and calmly walked up Jesse. Yubel reached out and took a tight hold of his wrist. She leaned in to whisper in Jesse's ear.

"You may have deceived people into thinking you're sweet and compassionate, but I know the truth ..." she stated. "And if you ever try to hurt Jay again, I'll make you suffer." Yubel hissed the last part, wanting to make sure that what she said was a strong enough threat.

Jaden opened his eyes feeling tension in the air. He turned his head to see Yubel close to Jesse. The green eyed teen looked a little dazed, and sweat was dripping down his face. Jesse tried to act like wasn't scared of her, but he did feel that Yubel was taking some of his life energy. Anger started to swell in Jaden, which surprised him. He could tell that Yubel was threatening Jesse, and he didn't like it.

"I'm alright," Jaden reassured. He pushed himself in the sitting position. Yubel let go of Jesse and was by Jaden's side in an instant. "But can't you be a little more friendly to Jesse? He hasn't done anything to you."

Emotion flashed in Yubel's eyes for a brief moment. "I'll tell Cobra that you're not well enough to meet him." With that, Yubel rose to her feet and walked out.

Jaden looked back at Jesse and could tell that the green-eyed teen was having trouble standing. "Jesse, let me help ..." Jaden got out of bed and was by his side. The brown haired teen wrapped one arm around Jesse and, took a gentle hold of the teen's wrist and Jaden guided Jesse the bed.

"I'm alright," Jesse reassured, panting slightly. The both sat down. What did she do to me? he thought, trying to refrain from passing out. "I'm more worried about you ..."

Jaden's expression softened. "I'm fine, Jess. But what happened? Did Yubel threaten you ...?"

Jesse only smiled, putting a shaky finger to Jaden's lips. "You don't have to worry about me. I'm used to people not liking me ..." Jaden looked a little perplex. "Now get back under the covers, you still have a fever." Jesse laid Jaden down and kissed him before walking out.

Jaden lay there in bed. Why would anyone want to hurt Jesse? He's kind, sweet and strong ... all the things anyone would want in a boyfriend. Jaden blushed at the thought. He smiled for a moment, but it faded when his thoughts went to Yubel. She definitely wanted something from Jaden and Jesse just happened to be in the way.

"Maybe ... maybe I can talk to Yubel and find out what's wrong with her."

Jaden was so deep in thought he failed to realize that Ruby had walked in, until she hopped on the bed and nipped at his arm. Jaden looked at her for a moment. "You don't think she'll listen to me?"

Ruby shook her head as Kuriboh walked in and sat next to his brother. "What happened, Jaden?"

"That's what I want to know. Yubel really hates Jesse ..."

Kuriboh shook his head as if to say: We'll talk about that issue later. "Jesse said that you passed out and had a high fever ..." he wanted to say that Jaden needed to stay away from Yubel, but Kuriboh could tell that Jaden was already confused about what was going on around him.

"I ... I don't know what happened," Jaden muttered. "I was fine until I felt heat suffocating me and I also felt weak."

Kuriboh sighed. "I was afraid of this ... Yubel can make people feel this way."

What his Aniki said got Jaden's attention. "So Yubel takes energy when she wants too?"

"I told you that before," Kuriboh sighed chided. Jaden scratched the back of his head out of embarrassment. "She is known for taking life energy and using it for her own benefit."

Jaden bit his lip. "And now she's taken some of Jesse's ... why? Why does Yubel hate him so much?"

"You know how girls get sometimes," Kuriboh said, sounding a little annoyed. He didn't want to scare Jaden to much. "Now get some rest ..." Kuriboh trailed off when Jaden reached over to the nightstand for his schedule. "What's that?"

"It's my new schedule and it looks like I have a new trainer," Jaden explained.

Kuriboh narrowed his eyes as his younger brother handed the sheet to him. Kuriboh looked at the sheet, and his eyes widened. "Jaden, do you know who Cobra is?"

"Not really, but he's Yubel's trainer," Jaden concluded.

"So. That doesn't tell you anything?" Kuriboh said, hoping that he wasn't going give out too much information.

Jaden frowned. "What's wrong with having a new trainer?" he asked offended.

"It's nothing. I just don't think it's a good idea to go to him ... besides, you're not strong enough to take on his level of training."

Anger flashed across Jaden's face. That is right ... he also thinks you are weak ... "Maybe I've felt that way for awhile now," Jaden growled. "And if I'm not strong enough to fight, then I might as well roll over and die."

Stunned silence hung in the air. Was that just me? Jaden thought. He turned his head, not even making any eye contact with Kuriboh. "Sorry about that," he murmured, feeling his anger wash away. "I'm just worried about Jesse. He's alright, isn't he?"

Kuriboh made himself. "He's just fine. And if you do choose to have a new trainer, just be careful, okay?" Kuriboh hugged Jaden before he left, with Ruby on his shoulder.

Jaden found himself staring at the mirror again. The possessed reflection looked smugly at Jaden's glaring face. "Who are you?" he asked, wanting to know.

A smirk slowly made its way to the reflection's face. "Call me Haou ... Yubel's brother ..." Haou chuckled at Jaden's reaction.

The poor teen eyes widened, and he tried to refrain from passing out with shock. "Jesse ..." Jaden murmured, before he blacked out.

Haou fixed a keen eye on Jaden, before he smirked. "Hmmm. I see. The one you desire ..." And I could use the extra strength too. So don't worry, Haou thought. I'll make sure that you get what you desire.

To Be Continued ...