She walked around the castle with Seth.
"This place is huge", Seth said.
"Yeah, but it doesn't feel like home", she said.
"Tell me about it. This is probably my wolf talking, but I would rather be outside in the sun", he said.
Nova smiled. Feeling the need to sit, she did.
"Are you okay?", he asked, placing his hand on her shoulder.
"Perfectly fine", she said.
Roman had told him that as long as Nova's eyes were violet, it was the Phoenix.
"I think she needs rest. You should let her out", Seth suggested.
"No, we don't know this place or those people. She might have their blood running through our veins, but we don't know them", she said.
Seth nodded.
"I should go and find you something to eat. I'm sure she's hungry", he said.
She nodded and he left to find the kitchen. Heath and Curtis were walking down the hall.
"Hey man", Seth said.
"Gamma", Heath and Curtis said.
"Do you know where I can get Nova something to eat?", he asked.
Heath nodded.
"Show him the kitchen", Heath said to Curtis.
"Thanks", Seth said.
Seth followed Curtis. Heath made his way to Nova's room. He was about to knock, but the door opened.
"Alpha female", Heath said.
"I felt you coming. You think really loud", she said.
Heath chuckled.
"You have a message for me. From Roman", she said.
He nodded and she gestured for him to come in. He told her what Roman told him. She nodded. She was about to ask him if he was still here, but another knock stopped her. Her grandfather walked in with a smile on his face.
"She's ready", he said.
The Phoenix nodded. She walked passed Heath and followed Emerson out. Seth was coming around the corner. He set the plate of food down and jogged to catch up to her.
"Where are we going?", he asked.
"To Stephanie", Nova said.
"Nova, don't do this. Fight her", Seth said.
Emerson stopped and faced Seth. Making Nova and Seth halt their steps.
"Maybe your mutt should wait in your room", Emerson suggested.
Seth was about to tell him no.
"That's a good idea, Seth", she said.
Seth had no control over himself. He turned to look at Nova.
"Go wait in my room", she said.
Seth clenched his teeth, doing as he was told.
"Wonderful. Your powers are getting stronger", Emerson said.
They continued down halls, getting to a set of stairs, they walked down them. Several doors against each wall, they had locks on them.
"What are these for?", she asked.
"Prisoners", he said.
"Prisoners?", she asked.
"Yes, this hall has reinforced magic. They can't signal for help or use their powers in here. These doors are sound proof, so if they scream, we can't hear them out here", he said.
Passing a door, she stopped. Looking at it. It felt strange. She felt like something was calling out to her. She took a step towards it.
"In here", Emerson called to her.
She turned to look at him before looking back at the door.
"What's in here?", she asked.
"Nothing important", he said.
She turned and followed Emerson into a room.
Roman could feel her when she was close. Every step closer to the door she took, he felt her.
"Nova", he called.
Placing his hand against the door.
"Nova", he screamed.
He banged on the door.
"What's wrong Roman?", Dean asked.
"She's here, I can feel her", Roman said.
"Why can't we hear her?", Dean asked.
"I don't know, maybe it's the doors", he said.
"Seth should be here too", Dean said.
"As long as we are in these rooms, he won't know we're still here", Roman sighed.
Stephanie was strapped to a chair. Her hands tied. Emerson circled her chair.
"Did you send The Wyatts to kill my daughter?", he asked.
Stephanie rolled her eyes, meeting Nova's.
"Answer the question", Nova demanded.
"Yes", Stephanie answered.
Emerson took a belt off the table. Wrapping it around his hand.
"Did you tell them where Nova was?", he asked.
"No, they found out on their own", she answered.
Emerson nodded. He gestured for Bo and Adam to release her. They did and put her on her knees. Emerson released the belt around his hand and slapped it against her back hard. She cried out.
"That's exactly how my daughter felt", Emerson said.
Emerson looked at Nova. He held out the belt to her. Remembering what Heath told her Roman said.
"No, I'll stick to watching", Nova said.
Emerson nodded. He hit Stephanie several more times. The Phoenix didn't even flinch. Emerson's hands were covered in blood. He walked over to the table that held several different tools.
"I think she's had enough", The Phoenix said.
Nova could see what he was doing and didn't like it.
"I don't", Emerson said.
He started burning Stephanie's skin.
"My daughter burned alive, because of you", Emerson growled at Stephanie.
"That's enough", The Phoenix shouted, stopping Emerson.
"How dare you use your powers on me", he said pissed.
She released him. He set the tool down and walked over to Nova.
"Don't you ever use your powers on me again.", he said stern.
He walked out of the room, followed by Bo and Adam. The Phoenix looked at Stephanie. She was in the fetal position. Her back was cut up and bleeding. Burn mark's on her arms and face. She was crying. The Phoenix turned to walk out.
"I might have lied to you before, but trust me when I say. Don't trust him, no matter what. He's using you", Stephanie said softly.
"So were you", The Phoenix said.
"Not Roman", Stephanie said quietly, Nova almost missed it.
She walked out and Bo locked the door. She made her way back to the bedroom. Seth stood as soon as she walked in.
"That wasn't cool. Please don't make me do something I don't want too. I hate having no control over myself.", Seth said.
She smiled.
"Sorry, I just didn't want you to have to see that", she said, sitting on the bed.
He grabbed the plate of food and handed it to her.
"Let her out, just for a bit. I've got your back", Seth said.
The Phoenix nodded.
"Okay", she said.
Seth watched as her eyes turned brown again. He watched her body relax and her hands were shaking from trying to hold herself up.
"Eat and sleep. No one is getting near you without going through me", Seth said, sitting in the chair by the door.
Emerson made his way down again.
"Both are big guys. One is an Alpha, half Hellhound. The other is a Beta. Both strong. They'll definitely win you some fights", Emerson said.
"Good. The last mutts I had didn't even last through the first round", Karl said.
"I thought Luke was coming too?", Emerson asked.
"He's busy looking at other mutts", Karl said.
Emerson nodded.
"Did you bring the collars?", he asked.
Karl lifted them.
"Covered in magic. They won't be able to shift back unless we let them", Karl said.
"Where did you get those?", Emerson asked.
"Its our little secret", Karl said.
Emerson nodded and opened Dean's door. Dean stood and eyed both men.
"How are you going to do it?", Emerson asked.
"I was hoping you could help", Karl said.
Emerson nodded and called for his wife. She used her gift to freeze Dean. He couldn't move. He watched as Karl hooked the collar around his neck.
"Shift", Karl ordered.
Dean did. He shook his fur out before Karl hooked on a leash.
"Lets get you that Alpha", Emerson said.
Karl followed him to the next cell. Roman stood. He was going to attack them, but was frozen to his spot. Karl and Emerson smirked.
"He won't be able to come back here, right?", Emerson asked.
"Not unless I remove that collar", Karl said.
Emerson nodded.
"Good", he said.