Chapter 2

Kendra's POV

After Bracken arrived we went walking in the woods. I asked Bracken why the hamadryads kicked Seth out of their meadow. He frowned at that.

"I don't see why they would do that... unless they were singing. Not because they are selfish, but for your own safety. If any unprepared mortal heard a hamadryad's song it would drive the listener mad. They are usually friendly creatures." Bracken answered for me.

"Oh. That's probably what happened." I said. Bracken became worried.

"He didn't hear any of their songs, did he?" Bracken asked.

"No, I don't think so." I said.

"Good" Bracken said. And with that we walked into the woods.

Seth's POV

I was in the woods when I hear some noise. I had been looking for Bracken and Kendra. I wanted to eavesdrop on them and the hamadryads. One particular hamadryad had caught my eye. She had long golden-blond hair and silvery-blue eyes. She was really pretty. As I near the noise I hear moaning. Whatever was making the noise was in pain. So much for Bracken and Kendra. I found a large cave. The noise seemed to be coming from inside it. I take the bag off my shoulder. I had almost forgotten I was carrying my new-and-improved emergency kit! My sword from last night was in there. I dig out my flashlight and switch it on. I carefully walk into the cave. I shine my flashlight beam on the crumpled figure on the ground. My mouth fell open in shock. It was Gavin Rose himself.

"Seth. Please help me. Tell Kendra." Gavin moaned. And that's when I started running.

Bracken's POV

Kendra and I were almost at the hamadryad's meadow. I had missed her so much. I felt like kissing her. I almost had enough courage to when Seth came through the trees.

"Guys, you have to cancel your meeting with the hamadryads. It's really important. I'm not joking. Oh, and bring some rope but we probably won't need it." He seemed out of breath when he said this.

"What is so important that we would have to cancel a meeting which has been in place for, like, three months?" Kendra asks, annoyed.

"You'll see. We don't have much time." Seth said, pleading

"Okay, I guess we can cancel but we have to go and tell them." I decided

"Can I come too?" Seth asked.

Gavin's POV

I hope Seth gets help soon. I don't know how much longer I can do this. You see, as demonic royalty, I've learned a trick or two over the years. I guess I'm kinda like that cat Kendra and Warren fought for the first artifact hidden on the preserve. Except I only have one extra life. And I think I might have more breath weapons as a dragon and more powers as a human, but I've never tested it. I strain my ears to hear any noise which might show that Seth is coming. I squint my eyes to see some sign of them. As I start giving up, my whole world fades into black nothingness.

Cassandra's POV

I see Bracken, Kendra, and Seth burst into our meadow. They look worried. Bracken goes over to Opal. I see Bracken and Kendra explaining something to her. She nods slowly. I look around for Seth. I see him surrounded by my other friends, including Tasha. He didn't seem to be paying attention to them though. Wait, he was staring at me! I blush. He flashes me one of his cute grins and waves. I timidly wave back. Then Bracken went over to Seth and brought him away. Seth seemed to be convincing my friends of something. They seem sad to see him go. Then he winks at me! I smile and look away. Wait, they're leaving?! Oh, there must be an important problem. They will probably come back another time. Whatever. That's something to look forward to.

Seth's POV

We were almost at the cave. Bracken had stopped by at the house to get the rope. Then I see the cave. I take the rope from Bracken

"You may want to stay here." I say to Bracken.

"What! Why?" He spluttered.

"It's kinda hard to explain. Kendra will be fine with me." I reassure him.

"I sure hope so." Bracken said under his breath.

Kendra's POV

"Seth, this had better be worth it." I tell him, annoyed.

"Trust me, you'll be speechless when you see this" He said in reply. I roll my eyes. He drags me into a cave. Even though I could see in the dark, I still couldn't see much. Seth switched on his flashlight and shines it one something on the ground. No, someone. Seth was right. I was speechless. Because right in front of me was the demon prince, Navarog. Except what I saw was his human avatar, Gavin Rose.

Gavin's POV

"Gavin. Gavin, Wake up." Seth's voice was pulling me back to the real world. I open my eyes. Everything was fuzzy, but I could make out Seth kneeling over me and Kendra standing a few feet away.

"Where am I? What happened? My voice sounded scratchy and unfamiliar.

"You were knocked out." Seth said. Only then did I notice my hands and legs were bound by rope.

"Uh, why am I tied up?" I ask.

"Sorry about that. We had to. By the way, we decided that you're coming back to the house with us." Seth said.

"Okay." I said.

"Just rest. Someone is going to carry you home." Seth tells me.

"Who?" I ask, uncertainly.

"We'll explain it all at the house" Seth says. I nod. Then my world fades into black again.

Bracken's POV

"You want me to carry him?" I ask

"Do you even know who this is?!" Kendra asks

"Navarog, demon prince, A.K.A. Gavin Rose." I said flatly, rolling my eyes.

"Do you even know him, or have you just heard of him?" Seth asks, joining the conversation.

"Oh, I know him alright" I mutter.

"Please?" Kendra begs.

"Fine" I say, giving in.

"Thanks!" Seth said happily. I roll my eyes again and pick up the broken body.

Gavin's POV

When I woke up I found my leg chained to the bed. Also, my coat that I was wearing was on the other bed. Geez, these people do every tiny thing to keep me from escaping. Do I look like I can escape? No! Broken arm, cuts all over me, bleeding head... you get the idea. Tanu, Stan, Ruth, Vanessa, Seth, and Bracken come in. They all sit around me. Tanu hands me a glass of a clear liquid in what looks like a mini 5-inch tall wine glass. Probably truth potion. I took it anyway.

"Gavin, why are you still alive?" Stan asked.

"I have a second life, like that cat Kendra and Warren fought. I have more powers." The words tumbled out of my mouth, Yup, truth potion.

"Why are you here?" Bracken asked. Ugh. He is such a fairy princess.

"I had nowhere else to go." I said simply. They were staring at me expectantly.

"What?!" I ask, startled. You see, I was only telling part of the truth. Being a demon has its advantages, you know. Like how sometimes certain potions will wear off faster than others. I guess this was one of those times.

"Never mind." Stan said.

"Did you come to see Kendra?" Bracken persisted.

"Partly. Does it concern you?" I tell him.

"Yes, it does. I just happen to be Kendra's boyfriend." Bracken said, sure of himself. Whatever. I start to say something else but Seth jumps in to our conversation.

"Okay guys. Break it up" He said to us both. We glared at each other. If looks could kill, Bracken and I would both be dead.

(A/N)

Well here's my second chapter! Hope you liked it! See ya!