Chapter 15 - Motionless in Pain

Hey guys! We're gaining momentum here! I'm thinking around two more chapters after this one, possibly one, to get to the end, so keep reviewing! If you guys ever check my profile, you might see I list the different stories I have (and ones to come!) with their names and ships...Anyone notice the third book in this trilogy is listed? c:

Guest 1 : Ah, yes, lemme explain that. As you well know, this isn't Forever, so while she loved them both equally in that, in Blank Space (the first book!) Mina got over Jared. Him coming back was like a jolt back to the past, but then Mina realized she didn't love him as much as she loved Teague, and there was the dream to think about, so she stayed. As for Jared being different, well, if you read Forever you know Mina suggests resplitting them, and she's told it won't work because they won't split like they did the first time. You could come out with a completely different Jared and Teague. That's kind of what happened here. They aren't totally different, but some of Teague's darkness was transferred to Jared. So, he really didn't care that Mina wouldn't want to choose. He thought he should be picked, and so he wanted it done immidiately. Does that make any sense at all? I really hope so. cx This story basically replaces Forever, as Blank Space took place after Reign, so anything that happened in Forever plot wise or feelings wise can basically be ignored.

Guest 2 : Well, let's just say there is going to be some drama...Okay, not some drama, a lot of drama. However, I can promise it will be worth it to get the rest of the chapters. Especially the ending one...Haha. That one will be a lot of fun to get a reaction out of you guys.

Ashka Silver : Yes, Jared is a bit dark, although we may not like this development. It depends on how much you adore Teague, I would say.

"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.

Jared's POV

I hold the pill in my hand, nodding to the Grimorie to scurry off and find Mina. She needs to stay hidden, since Teague knows she tried to kill Mina before. If she were caught, the plan would blow up in our faces. I, on the other hand, do have to get caught. I strut down the hallways, waiting for Teague to show up. Waiting for him to detect me. After all, I am him. If we want to say that. Which I really don't want to even think that.

"What are you doing here?" The angry voice comes from behind me.

I turn to face him, pill still in my clenched fist. "Hello to you too, brother."

Teague scowls, stepping closer. "I'll ask again. What are you doing here? You have a minute to answer before I throw you out of this castle!"

"Oh, come on. I'm just here to pay a visit to Mina."

"No." He says it bluntly.

"And why not? You're being rather selfish, hogging her all to yourself."

"She chose me. Not you, me. So go find some other girl to love. Like the Grimorie, for example."

"No, I think I'll stick with having feelings for Mina. And she will return them."

"Oooh, does little Jared think he has some plan that can stop me from being with Mina?"

"I do, actually."

"And what would that b-" A sudden blast of ice hits him in the stomach, cutting him off as it traps him against the wall.

I shoot two more ice balls, in order to keep him from preforming any Fae magic. The ice balls trap his hands, leaving him defenseless. Besides his legs of course, but I ignore those, and step closer.

"Open wide, brother." I force his head back, and slide the pill in, forcing him to swallow it.

His head sags, and I take a step back, eyes wide in panic. No. No, that's not right. I feel for a pulse somewhere, forcing the ice to melt so I can. Nothing. His chest doesn't rise or fall. His eyelids are closed.

Did I just kill my brother?

Oh no! Did we just lose our precious Teague?

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~ Dagger