Nova finished her food, not realizing how hungry she was.
"Your Phoenix takes a lot out of you", Sheamus said.
Nova nodded, a little embarrassed that she practically inhaled her food.
"Would you like more?", Rusev asked.
"Don't be shy, we know your kind and how much energy it takes when you use your Phoenix", Wade said.
Rusev put more food on her plate.
"Thanks", she said softly.
Wade wiped his mouth with his napkin and crossed his arms over his chest.
"So, it seems to me that you can't control her. You threatened Sheamus and the rest of the Council. That's a very dangerous thing to do", Wade said.
"Speaking of her, where is she? I don't feel her anymore", Nova said.
"She's in a deep sleep. Don't worry, she'll wake soon. We just wanted to get to know you before she pushes her way out to protect you", he said.
"How did you do that?", she asked.
"Druid magic, very old. Your kind taught us actually", Alberto said.
"And it takes all four of us to cast it", Sheamus said.
"What do you want with me?", she asked.
"You were right about the Council. They try to control too much and it's not working. The Underground fights, the black market. None of that is good and yet they don't do a thing about it", Wade said.
"Didn't you just finish telling me that Sheamus was on the Council", she said.
Sheamus chuckled.
"I have no choice, if one of our kind isn't on it, they would always vote against us. Just like all the others on it", Sheamus said.
She nodded.
"If we teach you how to control her, will you help us?", Wade asked.
"Only if this plan includes my grandfather", she said.
Wade looked confused.
"He sold my mate to the Underground fights. He was using me to gain more power, just like you, but unlike him, you were straight forward with me. No lies", she said.
Wade nodded.
"Why would we lie", he said shrugging.
"When can we start?", she asked.
"After you're done", he said.
She nodded.
Roman paced his office. He could smell her in here. Her scent is strong. Finn walked into the room with Seth and Dean.
"Your Beta and Gamma filled me in a bit. Druids are hard to find, Sheamus hasn't shown at the Council meetings. Seems to me that they've had this plan set for awhile.", Finn said.
Roman watched as Finn set a map out.
"Paige", Finn called out.
She appeared and smiled.
"You called?", she asked.
"I need you to find the Alpha female", Finn said.
"What do I get in return?", she asked.
"I won't kill you", Finn said.
Paige nodded and moved towards the table that held a map of Agartha.
"I need a cup and blood", she said.
"You can use Roman's blood, he's the one looking for her", Finn said.
Roman moved beside Paige and held his hand out. She placed the cup under it. He cut a deep gash into the palm of his hand. Blood pouring into it.
"Okay, thank you", Paige said.
She poured it all around and looked at Finn.
"I need a little fire, mind Demon Balor", Paige said.
Finn snapped his fingers and the map quickly caught on fire. The map burned quickly, leaving a small amount of map left.
"She's there", Paige pointed to the cut out.
Roman lifted the piece.
"The Dark Woods?", he asked.
Finn looked confused as well.
"Druids in the Dark Woods? Why hide there?", Finn asked.
Paige shrugged.
"This shows you where to find what you are looking for. That's it", Paige said.
Roman swallowed and nodded.
"Then let's go", Roman said.
Abigail watched as they all walked out. She went over to them.
"Where's Braun?", she asked worried.
"He tried to kill Roman, right now he's locked up. He won't be let out till we bring Nova home, safe and sound", Dean said.
Roman brushed past her. He was beyond pissed.
"Corey, Baron, you will stay and watch the pack. We'll be back soon", Roman said.
Corey and Baron nodded.
"Sami, you're coming with us", Roman said.
Wade took her near a lake. Crystal clear, she could see the fish swimming.
"That's beautiful", she whispered.
"It is. This lake will show you your weaknesses", he said.
Looking closer, images of Roman, her parents, and the pack flashed.
"They are why you can't reach your full potential", Wade said.
"I just want my life back. The life I had before Abigail ruined everything", Nova said.
"And you can have that life back love, you just have to give up what makes you weak", Wade said.
"But then I'll be", she stopped.
"Losing control, yes", Wade said.
"So if I want everything back to the way things were", he cut her off.
"You have to lose yourself to your Phoenix", he said behind her.
"Will I be able to come back from it?", she asked.
"Of course", he nodded.
"How do I do it?", she asked.
Wade smiled.
"Close your eyes, concentrate, find her and wake her. She'll push forward quickly", he said.
She did as he said. It felt like she was stuck in a fog. Seeing a light glow, she walked through the thick fog. She was like a moth to a flame. Stopping, she was back at the cave from before. Looking around.
"Roman? Mom?", she called.
No one answered. The glow was coming from inside the cave. She swallowed before taking a step into the cave. Moving closer, there was something at the end. It was like ice, but felt hot to the touch.
"This is crazy", Nova said, pacing in front of the brick of ice.
She rung her hands. What was she suppose to look for? Her Phoenix wasn't here. The block of ice glowed and she backed up a step.
"Phoenix?", she asked softly.
Taking a step closer to it, she placed her hand and something knocked her down. She couldn't move. Someone stood in front of her.
"You are going to be okay. I won't let anything happen to you", the person said, before lifting her and laying her where the ice was.
Her vision was blurring.
"This will keep you safe. They won't know you are still alive. The Druids want you dead, but I don't", the voice said.
That voice sounded so familiar to her, but where has she heard it before. The ice shaped around her.
Getting to the Dark Woods. Roman went right in without hesitation. He was coming for his female and no one was going to stop him.
"Where exactly are they?", Roman asked.
"I'm not sure, Abigail just said she called out to him and he came", Seth said, looking around to make sure nothing jumped out at them.
Roman growled. He let his Hellhound out.
"Where are you? I want my female back", The Hellhound roared.
A man with a painted face showed up.
"He's one of the men who went to speak to Nova about the time change", Seth whispered to Roman.
Sting kept a good distance away from Roman.
"Where are the Druids?", Roman asked.
"There are no Druids here Alpha Reigns. They tend to stick near the mountains", Sting said.
"But the map the witch showed me, directed me here", Roman said.
"I would know if a Phoenix was in the Dark Woods. She's not here", Sting said again.
Roman roared.
"Give her back now", he yelled, searching around the darkness.
Sting looked around.
"You can scream, you can roar, but my answer and anyone else's answer that you find here, will be the same. She's. Not. Here", Sting said calmly.
"Paige", Dean called.
Paige appeared next to Dean and he jumped.
"Don't do that", he growled.
"You said my female would be here. Well?", Roman said.
"My magic doesn't lie. Either he's lying or Nova wasn't on your mind", Paige said.
"She's always on my mind", Roman growled.
"Deep down, what did you want most?", she asked.
Roman was confused.
"My kids", Roman admitted.
Paige nodded.
"I was thinking about Nova and then my kids", he said.
"There it is. Your last thought was about your kids. Wait, you have kids? That can't be you aren't mated", she said.
"Trust me, I know", Roman said, rolling his eyes before looking at Sting.
"Your kids aren't here, in a way", he said.
"What do you mean?", Seth asked.
"They aren't in this world, in this time. You feel their presence, like a soft breeze. I know Nova feels them deeply but she should, she carried her young. She's connected to them on a deeper level.", Sting said.
"She dreamt of them", Seth said.
Sting nodded.
"Are they safe?", Roman asked.
"Like Boogeyman promised your female. They will not be harmed", Sting said.
"One hair out of place and I will rain hell down on you", Roman warned.
"Now I see why you and your Phoenix are mates.", Sting said, before disappearing into the dark.
Roman sighed.
"We can do it again", Paige said.
"Mind giving us a lift home? We've lost enough time as it is", Roman said.
Paige nodded and held out her hand.