Chapter Two - Brody

Just for future reference, if you guys are wondering how I've been updating so fast, it's because I've had both this and Blank Space already in progress. I just only got an account yesterday, so I could never post them. However, I do have a lot more fanfictions in progress as well, so as I finish some I will try to share more!

"This is crazy!" I hiss, following behind Ever as we walk through the woods. I glance back at Mina, who's wrist is gripped by Nan to keep her from ditching us, my worry mingling with sadness at what we've lost. Is this how she always felt? "He's been trying to kill her!"

"There's still some Jared in there." She says with a shrug, but that doesn't help.

"He's not much better."

Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say. She whips around, anger flaring in her eyes and her invisible wings creating a large amount of wind. "Don't talk about him like that! He doesn't deserve that!"

"I just don't see how he can help."

"He won't want to have her with no memories. She won't be able to be tortured, and he won't have his power. He'll help." She says it like I should know it by now, calming down slightly and beginning to lead the way again.

"And you're sure he'll know what happened?"

"He has her mirror." Nix pipes up. "He should be able to tell."

I sigh. "So basically he could be watching and listening to this conversation right now?"

"Yes, indeed." I glance around at this new voice. "I started watching around the time you started insulting me."

Ever points up, and I follow her gaze. Above in the trees, a boy with black hair lounges. His blue eyes look us all over, as if we're just artifacts to be examined. And his grin reminds me of the Cheshire Cat.

"So this is Teague." I say simply, frowning. I don't like him already.

"At your service." He pauses, and chuckles. "Oh, wait. I'm not."

"Stop playing games, Teague." Ever says seriously. "We have bigger problems. Although I assume you heard them?"

"Not really. I was busy trying to figure out why you think I'd help."

"I addressed that!" She's starting to get irritated now.

"Oh really? I didn't hear." He keeps his Cheshire smile on. "So, what is this problem you think I'm going to help with?"

"Mina. Something's wrong with her memory."

"Nothing is wrong with my memory! I just want to get away from all you freaks!" Mina focuses on Nan, looking frustrated. "Nan, just let me go to school! I'll already be in enough trouble as it is!"

Teague frowns. "And why should this trouble me?"

"Because she doesn't know about the curse!" Ever snaps. He still doesn't seem to get it, so she continues. "You'll have absolutely no power, because she won't survive the next quest you throw at her!"

That makes him stop. "Snap."

"Exactly." Nan says. "So you're going to help, or am I going to have to make you?"

A look of shock and amusement in his eyes, but he's still frowning. "I guess helping will be in my favor."

"Oh great." I mutter. A psychopath helping will make this even harder. "What fun."

"Indeed, what fun." His Cheshire smile is back.