Chapter 14 - I Can See My Life Passing Me By

Noooo! It finally happened! I reused a title of a chapter! Well, part of one, actually. So, we're going to say it doesn't count as using the same one. 'Kay?

And yup, this is next up on my update list.

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"Foolish mortal!"

"Fish!"

That makes him pause, and raise an eyebrow. "Did you just...Call me a fish?"

I go a little pink. "Maybe."

"Where on earth did that come from? It's such a stupid insult!" He starts to crack up, and I go pinker, crossing my arms again.

"Says the one that said foolish mortal!"

He rolls his eyes. "Fine, fine, I get the point. Anyways, I came to get you for a reason."

"You did?"

He nods. "Yup. I want you to come with me."

"Alright..."

"Great!" He scoops me up, and I let out a loud protest.

"Teague! You're still covered in icing! Even worse, I'm still covered in icing!"

He snaps his fingers, and it all goes flying off. "Mina, my dear Mina, what on earth are you talking about? You're just making excuses." He shifts me so he's carrying me bridal style. "Now, come on then!"

Jared's POV

I sit on the edge of the cliff, glaring down at the castle balcony. They're turned away from me, not that they could've spotted me for who I was at this distance anyways, and staring up at the sky. It is beautiful, but it angers me too.

Teague neglected her. He hurt her, just like I predicted that he would. And yet, she still went back with him. She still wanted him. Why? Why him? What did he have that I didn't? How could he protect her, love her, even be there for her better than I had?

He couldn't. Never had been able to, never will be able to. It was simple.

So then why did I feel so horrible watching them? Why did I feel like I would always be on the sidelines, watching my brother - technically, my other half - with Mina, never having her? It made me so angry. The jealousy gnaws at my stomach. I feel like it's going to eat me alive, and yet I don't care.

"Jared?" The voice is sweet. Or, rather, pretending to be. It's the awful girl. The Grimorie.

"Get away. You were trying to kill Mina."

"Only so we could be together again!"

Ack, she sounds like Ever. "Shut up. That's over."

"But I've come to make up for that! I know a way you can still have Mina!"

That grabs my attention. "Why would you want to help me get to be with another girl?"

"I figure if I can't be with you, then I at least want you to be happy."

I turn to face her, and she looks upset. Has she been crying? I hate it when girls cry. Except for Mina. I liked comforting her when she cried...I need to stop thinking about that. "What's your plan, exactly?"

"You go into the palace. Teague will be baited to come out and fight you, and you just need to get this-" She holds up a small pill, "-into his mouth."

"Oh, yes. Just that." I say, hoping she catches onto the sarcasm. "Mina will come help him if I threaten him anyways."

"Not if I hold her off." Hm, why does that sound like the perfect chance for her to kill Mina, while I'm off tangling with Teague? I think she catches the wary look, because she adds, "I promise, I won't kill her! I want you to be happy!"

I don't know why, but she sounds sincere. And, because of that, I decide to listen. I decide to trust her. "Fine. Let's think this through, and decide the best course of action."

Maybe she did change, and hopefully for the better. After all, if she agrees to help me, I can get Mina for myself. I can keep her away from Teague. I can keep her safe, like I promised her I would.

I feel bad for the Grimorie, in a way. We'd been in a relationship when I was stuck in that limbo spot, waiting for the next Grimm to find the Grimorie. She was the grand protector of it. The source of power. I'm guessing me becoming unattached freed her as well. Somehow. Maybe the aftershocks of losing that Fae magic caused some blown Fae magic source of something. I don't know. But she escaped the limbo, and I'm hoping she's finally learned.

It's time for us to pick our place to strike.

Oh no! Evil Grimorie (or not so evil? Tell me in any reviews you leave what you think on this matter) and Jared are working together...Who knows what's going to happen now? Any ideas? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I always do!

Oh, did I mention there's going to be a third book to this series? That's right, a trilogy! Yay! If I could I'd throw confetti. xD But, that won't be for another few chapters...However, considering I tend to end things at dramatic or upsetting points, that should alert you guys of a problem.

So, now we need three more reviews guys! Till that happens, on with my updating spree, since every story had five reviews! cx Next up is Hide and Seek! Lemme see how I can anger Teague in that story...

~ Dagger