Roman made his way to the meeting room. Walking in, The Phoenix smiled. Finn pushed himself off the wall, hands in his pockets.
"I'll be outside", he said, excusing himself.
Roman eyed the Phoenix.
"You want us to bow to you. We accept", Roman said.
The Phoenix stood and made her way around the table and towards Roman.
"Stand by me? Help me?", she asked.
Roman shook his head no.
"I can't. I don't agree with your methods. You want to kill innocent lives if they don't want to bow to you", Roman said.
"But you agree with those stupid rules the Council set. How is that any different from what I'm doing?", she asked.
"They aren't killing anyone", he said.
"They were set to kill me if they couldn't come up with a solution and you were willing to let them", she said.
"That's what I said, yes, but I doubt I would let them.", Roman said.
Feeling something run down her nose again. She grabbed the tissue and held it against her nose.
"What's wrong? Why are you bleeding?", Roman asked concerned.
He moved closer to her, his hand resting on her cheek.
"She's tired", the Phoenix said.
Roman stepped back.
"You're killing her", he said softly.
"I love Nova. She's apart of me, I would never ever hurt her on purpose", the Phoenix snapped.
"Then let her out. She needs to breathe and regain her energy", Roman said.
"No. Not here. It isn't safe for her and I promised to protect her", she said.
She was going to walk passed him, but he grabbed her arm, stopping her and connecting their lips.
"Let her out", he whispered against her lips.
"Promise me she's safe", she whispered.
"I promise", he said, looking her in the eyes.
The violet in Nova's eyes faded.
"Nova?", he asked.
She fainted and he picked her up. Walking out with her and towards his house. Finn, Dean, and Seth followed.
"She finally let her out", Finn said.
"How long do we have?", Roman asked.
"I'm not sure. I guess it depends on how much free reign Nova has given her.", Finn said.
"Is she listening now?", Dean asked, as they entered Roman's home.
"No, both are sleeping.", Finn said.
"Wait here", Roman said, as he made his way up to his room.
He laid her down and brushed her hair away from her face.
"Don't leave me again", he whispered.
She moaned and shifted over. He covered her and made his way back downstairs.
"My mate is working on finding a way to help Nova", Finn said, as soon as he saw Roman.
"Why can't we just ask her grandparents for help?", Seth asked.
"No. She hates them, they are on her shit list as well. If we even step on their land, she'll know and view us as traitors", Finn said.
"No one is taking her anywhere. Her Phoenix doesn't trust anyone, but me. She asked me to stand by her, maybe I can convince her to stop, to trust that the rules do work", Roman said.
"She doesn't fully trust you, she's going off of what Nova feels. She would never hurt you, not unless you betray her, and even then it would have to be something horrible.", Finn said.
Roman sighed. The door to his house opened and Abigail walked in.
"What the hell is she still doing here? Are you trying to get your pack killed?", Abigail yelled.
"Keep your voice down", Roman growled.
"Your pack is talking. If she doesn't leave, they will. You'll lose everything you've worked so hard for Roman", she said, placing her hand on his shoulder.
He took a step away from her.
"Don't touch me and don't tell me what to do. You aren't even apart of this pack. Go home, Abigail", Roman said.
She placed her hand on her stomach.
"You would kick your child out of his own pack?", she asked.
Dean rolled his eyes.
"Give it up child, that baby is not his and if you aren't off this land by the time she wakes. You'll be dead", Finn warned.
Abigail glared at Finn.
"You're going to regret this", Abigail said to Roman.
She slammed the door on her way out. Roman sighed.
"Have Baron and Corey make sure she leaves", Roman said to Seth.
Seth nodded and linked Baron and Corey.
John arrived back on Phoenix land. The Queen and King sitting at their thrones. Nikki smiled at him and kissed him as he stood next to her.
"Is the child a Phoenix?", the King asked.
John nodded.
"She is. She looks so much like Brianna and Nicole", John said.
The Queen swallowed.
"She's Brianna's, isn't she", she said softly.
"I believe so", John said.
"I have to see her", Nikki said.
He grabbed her arm, stopping her.
"There's one more thing", he said.
"She's from the Order. The pact was broken and so they are being reborn.", The King said.
John nodded.
"What does that mean?", Nikki asked.
"It means she's stronger than us, even put together. Your grandmother made a deal with a Demon and a Witch. Any new Phoenix born will only have two gifts. Fire of course, and one extra one.", her dad explained.
Nikki nodded.
"That doesn't explain what the Order is", Nikki said.
"The Order were a group of very powerful Phoenix, some as strong as the child. It consumed them, all they lived for was power and killing. They had several gifts which made them as strong as they are", her dad said.
"Your grandmother, she asked for the Demon and Witch to never let the Order be reborn again. The Demon and Witch wanted a Phoenix mate in return. Your aunt Trish is one of them", her mom said.
"And Kane wanted Brie", Nikki said.
Her parents nodded.
"He didn't get her, the deal was broken.", her dad said.
"Why weren't Brie and I born with those powers?", Nikki asked.
"Because, Trish got her mate, my brother, but a female Phoenix hadn't been born yet in our family. Then you two were born, he picked Brie. You two were the only females born in our bloodline, you were already mated. The second Brie mated with her human, the deal was broken", her dad said.
"So, if I were to get pregnant?", Nikki asked.
"The child would be from the Order as well, if he or she is a Phoenix", her dad said.
"Can we still help her? Find a way for Nova to control her Phoenix?", John asked.
"Controlling a Phoenix from the Order is much more difficult. They don't want to be controlled. Like I said, they live and feed off of power and killing. They forget to eat, sleep, which drains them and ends up", he stopped.
"Killing them", Nikki said.
Her dad nodded.
"I won't let that happen to Brie's daughter. She is the last piece of Brie left", Nikki said.
"Bring her here. I'll re-read some books and maybe come up with something", her dad said.
Nikki nodded and looked at John.
"Take me to her", she said.
John nodded.
Nova felt weak, tired, and starving. She didn't want to get out of bed. She slowly sat up, her body felt so sore. She looked around and noticed she wasn't in her room. Swallowing, her throat was dry. She tried to stand, but her legs shook and sat back down. She wouldn't risk it.
"You're up", she turned to see a woman standing by the door.
She turned a light on. Nova covered her eyes, letting them adjust to the light.
"I'm sorry", this woman said.
Why did she sound so familiar? Finally Nova opened her eyes, seeing this woman's face. She jumped back, which caused her body to be in pain. She cried out.
"I didn't", Nikki stopped.
"You're dead.", Nova cried.
"Nova", Nikki said, trying to approach her.
"Stay away from me. Help!", Nova yelled.
Hearing heavy sets of footsteps coming towards the room. Roman was the first one in.
"I told you. Not like this", Roman yelled at this woman who looked so much like her mother.
John pulled Nikki out of the room. Roman cupped Nova's face, wiping her tears.
"Its okay. I'm here", Roman soothed her.
"What am I doing here? Where's that Demon? Your mom? What did I do?", Nova asked quickly.
"I'll explain, just calm down first okay. Breathe", Roman said.
He tried to hug her, but she flinched.
"It hurts, my whole body hurts. Please don't touch me", she cried.
"Finn", Roman mind linked him.