Chapter 15
Jack's Point of View
"Does anybody know where she might be?" Raina asked after all of us concluded that Cupid might be our best chance, even though we weren't really looking forward to having her around.
"Hawaii?" Tooth suggested.
"She's not a big fan of getting wet and apparently she hates parrots." Bunny said, scratching that idea off our imaginary list.
"Canada?" Daisy suggested.
"Doesn't stay there very long due to the cold." Bunny replied, and I could see Sandy scratching off that idea on his own sand list.
"Egypt?" Henry suggested.
"Too hot." Bunny turned down that one too.
"What about Paris?" Nick asked, and we all stared at him.
"The goddess of love in the city known to be the city of love, I say it's our best bet." Delilah answered, liking the idea.
"So who would be going then?" Tooth asked, and then the whole argument began.
We sat there trying to figure out who would be going for almost an hour. Some didn't want to go and some did. Some was worried about what if she would shoot us with some of her arrows and it made most of us nervous. I could see Raina forming a plan and I had a feeling it was one I wouldn't like.
"Ok I've decided on who would be going and that will be me, Daisy, Tooth, and Delilah." Raina concluded.
"Wait why can't we come?" Henry asked my question, and I had a suspicion he wanted to see Cupid.
"Because knowing what Cupid is capable of, if we all go together she will bound to use her powers on us rather than help us." Was her answer, and I could see the relief in Bunny's eyes.
"She's right, you don't want to cross paths with Cupid, because she is trouble." Bunny replied, agreeing with Raina's plan
"Had a rough time with her Bunny?" I asked, and Tooth started bursting out laughing.
"Oh he's met her alright and it's a funny story..." Tooth answered, trying hard to contain her laughter as Bunny cut her off.
"Oi, Tooth don't make me remind you what I will do if you tell them!" Bunny said, and Tooth began to pout.
"So it's decided, the girls will go find Cupid, while the rest of us will make sure nothing happens while you are away." Santa said, ignoring Bunny and Tooth gave each other angry stares.
"Alright ladies, let's get ready to go, because we need to leave as soon as possible." Raina concluded, and I could see the other girls get a little excited as they were getting ready to leave.
Nobody's Point of View
Many tourists visit Paris through all the seasons and if the city is known for one thing, it is being busy. People often walk up and down the streets looking at the different shops. Amongst these people is a woman with long white blonde hair and was wearing a white shirt with a long grey sweater, a pink skirt, white flat and brown sun glasses. She watched the different couples as they walked past and sent her little helpers to bring two people, who stared at each other every once in a while, together. Some people would say she is interfering, but she believed everyone needs someone and makes it her job to "help" others. As she watched, she got a sense of someone was watching her. Looking behind her, she saw someone she didn't think she would see again. Knowing that she can't hide from Raina, she decided to walk up to her to see what Raina needed. Thinking of what the Mother Nature wanted, she had a feeling it wasn't something she did wrong.
"Raina what a surprise, I didn't think I would see you again." Cupid said, with a smile on her face, waving at Daisy as she waved back.
"Hello Cupid, I hope you remember my friends I have brought with me." Raina said, with an awkward smile.
"It's nice to see you again Cupid." Tooth said with her usual smile.
"It's nice to see you as well Tooth." Cupid replied, with a smile and then turned toward Delilah. "Delilah."
"Cupid." Delilah nodded and then began to watch Cupid with caution.
"Well I hope the reason you are here is because I didn't do anything wrong." Cupid said, even though she knew it wasn't
"No, but that's not why we are here. Is there somewhere we can speak in private?" Raina replied, and Cupid nodded as she began to lead the group to her home.
For people like the group of girls that walked along the streets of Paris was relatively easy, because of the fact nobody could see them. Unless you were a child, which some did point at the group while parents told them nothing was there. Cupid's helpers followed as soon as they saw their mistress leaving and began to annoy Delilah as they flew above the groups heads. Daisy smiled at the creatures, that many people believed is what Cupid actually looks like, while Delilah tried got very annoyed and blew icy cold air at one of them that got too closer to her. The little thing had a scared expression and hid behind the other, while it's twin stared at Delilah with it's best angry expression. However, being a creature of love made it more challenging for it to stay that way. Then the group rounded a corner to where a wall blocked their path.
"Alright everybody, in order for you to enter my world, we're going to have to hold hands." Cupid said, which most of them did, but Delilah didn't want to be any nearer to the goddess of love as much as possible.
"Delilah, you too." Raina said with a little bit of authority in her voice.
"If you play any of your tricks on me, we're going to have some problems." Delilah said, taking Raina's and Tooth's hands.
"Oh I wouldn't even dare." Cupid said with a smirk as they began to enter her world.
Raina's Point of View
Cupid's home was the Opera House in Paris up in the clouds. Just like in Tooth's home, there were thousands of Cupid's helpers doing their part to get ready for Valentines Day. Even the décor screamed Valentine's Day. It's been a long time since I visited Cupid and I was certainly impressed with what she has done with the place. The reason's why I don't have a tendency to go visit Cupid is that she acts like an aunt who meddles in other peoples affairs. I could tell Delilah didn't want to be here since the last time didn't go so well.
"This place is beautiful." Daisy exclaimed in awe.
"I like what you have done with the place since the last time I visited." Tooth commented, also agreed.
"Why thank you dears, I have been keeping up with the latest trends." Cupid replied, smiling at the comments.
"Certainly have made me feel more claustrophobic since the last time I was here." Delilah whispered to herself, where only I could hear.
"What was that Delilah?" Cupid asked.
"Nothing." Delilah answered, and I chuckled at the response.
As we walked into Cupid's version of the Opera House, I began to think of my relationship with Jack. I don't know if it was due to this place or the fact we act as if our relationship is a secret when it is not. If we survived long enough till Valentine's Day, or should I say Cupid's Day, would he go all out to give me something or do something so out of character to make this event special? I didn't have long to ponder this as we came into a sitting room where it looked like tea was already made.
"Does anyone want any tea?" Cupid asked as we sat down.
"Yes please." I said as she handed me a cup and could taste mint in my tea, which helped calm my nerves.
"So what brought you all the way up here?" She asked, handing Tooth and Daisy a cup.
"Razan has returned." Delilah answered and I don't know if it was her or just saying Razan's name made the room go colder.
"I suspected as much, I could feel a darkness growing, but for some reason I cannot detect it." Cupid said, almost dropping her cup as Delilah told her what has happened.
"Which is why we need your help." I said, and I hoped she saw the desperation in my eyes.
"My help? What makes you think I can help you?" She asked.
"Because you may be the only person who has an idea of stopping him." I answer and she sighed.
"Man on Moon told you this didn't he? Very well, I shall leave with you and tell you everything I know." She asked and continued when I nodded.
After the discussion, we left to allow her to prepare for her time with us. I only hope that her knowledge will not put Nick in more danger to where he could never go home.
Author's Note: Hey guys I'm back at the moment. I certainly enjoyed not having school yesterday and I hope you all did too. So what knowledge does Cupid have and what did you guys think of her character? Well hopefully soon I can shed some light on the subject. Thanks for reading and please leave a review!