Chapter 17 - Dead, I Fall Asleep

Here it is! The final chapter! The last book in the trilogy will be posted after I finish another story, as I have a different story (a slightly sillier and perhaps a bit OOC one) that will be posted first. Those of you who have glanced at my profile will probably already know the title. Anyways, who's ready? I know I am!

Evx : Yes, yes, the Grimorie does make it to the third book. Whether she lives or dies in that one I will not be stating. I have to admit, I hate her guts too, but I also really like her, so...Yup. cx It makes no sense.

xXMADD1EXx : Well, do we know that for sure? I guess only time will tell, now won't it?

Ashka Silver : Hehe, but the Dark Prince was silenced by a little pill! Or, so it seems. I guess this chapter kind of proves he wasn't. Mina, on the other hand...We'll have to see about her.

Guest 1 : This chapter at least wakes up Teague...But as for Mina waking up? You guys will have to see if that happens or not.

Guest 2 : Yes, this is a trilogy. c:

"Sleep, Mina. Sleep for a long, long time." I whisper the words to myself as I hear footsteps, and I step out of the room.

"Mina? Are you alright?" It's Jared.

"J-Jared? What are you doing here?" My acting skills are better than even I thought they could be. Good. I didn't have time to do much practicing to play the role of Wilhelmina Grimm.

"I came to rescue you."

"Rescue me? From who? The Grimorie?"

"From Teague."

"Wha-What?" I try to pull away - well, not really, but pretend to try and pull away - and he pulls me closer.

"Please forgive me for this." He puts a hand to my forehead, and it glows.

He's erasing my memories. Or, thinks he is. Thankfully, because he's directing the forgetting at Mina, it doesn't affect me. I pretend to stumble a little, slumping in his arms.

"Mina? Are you okay?" Concern fills his voice.

"J-Jared?" Again, I force myself to stutter. "What are we doing here?"

"It doesn't matter. Just know we're safe here." He lets out a relieved sigh. "I'll be right back, okay?"

After he leaves, I use a bit of stray magic to send Teague to a cell as well. Just as a precaution, in case the pill didn't work, I put him in iron chains as well. But I don't think Mina or Teague will be bothering us again for quite some time.

Teague's POV

I stir, opening my eyes to darkness. Everything's groggy, making me somewhat confused. I'm trying to gather my bearings, but I just can't see a thing in here! Not to mention my wrists and ankles burn.

My vision clears up a little, and I can see my wrists and ankles are encircled by chains. Iron chains. Great. Everything is just fine and dandy. I can rule using Fae magic out.

Even though I know it won't work, I end up attempting to create a small ball of Fae light anyways. Just to see if I can somehow make it works. It dims as soon as it's created though, and I only catch a glimpse of bars. Am I in a prison cell in the dungeons?

Jared. It has to have been because of Jared. He fed me that stupid pill and then locked me in these stupid dungeons to make sure I didn't escape. The idiot. I won't give up because of some stupid, iron chains. Or because I'm still slightly confused.

Wait a minute. Where's Mina? The Grimorie is still out there. Plus, I don't like the thought of her being with Jared. Where is she? I need to find her. If she isn't near me or Jared, and if we neglect her, she'll die. I can't let that happen.

"Mina?" I call out, hoping maybe she's in the prison cells. I don't know why, but I just want to know she's here somewhere. There's no response though, unless you count my echo.

The door opens at the end of the dungeons, flooding it with light. In steps the Grimorie, smirking. My blood boils at the mere sight of her. What is she doing here? She walks to my cell, but instead of turning to me, turns to the one across from me. She opens the door, and I catch a glimpse of a figure huddled in the corner. But I can't make out any features.

A laugh hits the air. Not a happy giggle or chuckle. A crazed laugh. I can't tell if it's made by the Grimorie, or by the figure laying huddled limply in the cell, but it doesn't sound good at all.

The Grimorie - you know, I just realize now how stupid her name is, and wish I could taunt her safely about it - bends down, and I catch a glimpse of a syringe being produced. What? What on earth is she doing?

She stands back up, and suddenly her form shifts to Mina. What? What is she playing at? Is she trying to trick me or something? Or...Perhaps she's tricking Jared? But then why plunge a syringe into someone? Unless...

The Grimorie steps out of the cell, and I catch a glimpse of the color of the hair of the figure inside. They seem to be twitching, but all I can think about is the horrifying thought of who they are. They're-

I fall back into unconsciousness.

Who did that laugh come from? Do you think Mina is dead? Or do you think she's just going to be on and off, much like Teague, because of the pill? And what about Jared? Do you think he'll realize the Mina he's going to end up kissing isn't actually Mina? All of these questions will be answered in the next book, which happens to be named Countin Stars. It is, like the other books in the trilogy, inspired by a song!

So, in order to get the next book in this series after the next one, post a review if you read and liked it! Three reviews should do the trick!

~ Dagger