669 One Year Later
Karai POV
I watch how dad trains along with the dragon twins. They might not be dragons anymore but I just got used to call them like that when I refer to both of them. I stand aside with their mother. I expect them to be better than before but something is still bothering me. I nudge her softly.
-JJ.
JJ-Yeah?
-Doesn't your youngest has a girlfriend?
JJ-Maybe.
-What happened to her?
She looks at me and I can tell her words are opposite from her face.
JJ-She is just fine.
-When is their next date?
JJ-He chose to meet her tonight. I can't stop him.
She sighs and I let her leave as she pleases.
Later that day
Drake Jayr POV
I lie down on the couch just reading on my phone the latest news and gossip. It seems that the stuff hiding us is good as apparently our dragons were passing harmless storm clouds. Some earthquakes, strong winds and hot air but nothing bad apparently, only bad thing was closed beaches because of strong waves. I laugh out loud at that little bit of human ignorance. A smack on the head and shoulder wakes me.
JJ-What are you laughing about?
-Nothing special. Human news about godly stuff.
JJ-Has your brother called yet?
-No. I saw the news. Don't worry, he will close himself up in his head and be serious about it. He won't be bad about it or destroy a city either.
JJ-I am still worried.
I sit up and pull her to my side.
-He will be fine. Now, move from one son to the other. You got something for me?
JJ-I love you.
I laugh but accept her love either way. I know she will always have something for me wether I ask or not. I can't say I blame her but I'm also worried about him so, helping her with her worrying is also helping myself.
Hades POV
I slap my son on the back to make him stop moving so much. It works perfectly. I get better and keep watching at the arrivals and as always she's back in her own manner.
Zeus-Nova, your travel reports.
Nova-Succesful.
Her answer is straight and simple without the slightest hint of expression or emotion on her. I don't know how to feel about that. When her side is over she leaves without glancing over at me or anybody else. She rarely shows up anymore and when she does she doesn't stay long. That is why when the meeting is over me and my family are the first ones to leave.
Back at home we are glad to find her there. She's just like a teenager reading her book.
-Nova.
No-Hi dad.
She smiles brightly, complete opposite from her throne room event and I receive her with open arms.
No-Your hugs are still the best place ever.
-I was afraid you wouldn't be here.
No-I know but I have something for JJ.
-Is she the only reason you're staying?
No-Not really but I might stay for a while this time.
-Well then, I guess this is for the best.
We go to the garden before we laugh and enjoy our family time for a while before going to sleep.
Jasmine James POV
I watch over my son as he taps his phone endlessly. It comforts me to see his contradictory actions. On one hand he tells me not to worry, that his brother's fine but on the other he can't help check if his brother has texted him or called him. That thought makes me laugh.
-Drake, give it a rest and eat your dinner.
He looks at me and is only then that I see it.
DJ-I can't stop. My feelings are mine but my body is reacting to his feelings. This strong connection, this time, is what truly worries me.
-Go to bed then. Try to get some rest, peace and privacy.
He doesn't do anything but run off quickly. I sigh and I leave to my room as well.
Asher Channe POV
I cuddle myself on the floor just being there. I can't do anything about it. She is dead and it was an accident, not even justice because she wasn't killed by anyone. She just died randomly on an accident and I'm left alone with my suffering.
I don't even realize I'm asleep until I wake up.
I slowly look to the sides and around the strange room I'm in. I sit up and as I sit I realize somebody dressed me in the wrong size. The shirt is too big but good and the pants are definitely too short and tight. I look at the room and all the plain designs on the curtains and bedsheets and I smile knowingly. I hope they don't get angry at me for this.
After I sew a sizewise pants I look through the window in the room. Is lively outside, full of people of all sorts and kinds. I only look away when somebody talks behind me.
?-Excuse me.
I turn to look at her. She seems like a young lady starting her thirties maybe.
Definitely not a maid but a housekeeper maybe.
Brown eyes, brown hair, tanned skin, small body type. She wears a white dress to her knees and a blue jacket to her elbows. Together with blue shoes, blue headband.
?-My name is Lilith and my friends found you unconscious in the middle of nowhere. They called me telling me to tend to your wounds but by the time you got to me I only had to dress you in proper clothes. These are yours, damaged and ripped but I didn't dare throw them away.
I stay silent not knowing if I should trust her completely. Not daring to open up my feelings.
L-So, you didn't like the clothes I got you dressed in? I mean, you got changed after all.
-The pants were too tight.
L-That was the biggest I had.
-Where am I?
L-You are on the capital of the fertile lands of Meridiania. The best place where you can be anything or find anything. Is the most beautiful place in the world.
She smiles as she leans on the bed happy until she sees my face.
L-Do you not like this place?
-I don't even know this place.
L-Impossible, where are you from?
-I'm from The Dragon Cascades but a year ago I moved to Olympus in Greece.
L-Uhhuh.
She looks at me as if I was crazy.
-I need a powerful person. Can I speak with the person in charge?
L-Now that I understand and, she's actually waiting for you to wake up and well, let's go.
-Are you taking me there?
L-Yes.
-Can we shop for clothes first?
She looks at me from head to toe before she nods.
L-Come on. Let's get going then.
With that we leave and I'm in a better mood as I find myself following a small woman. Even with her heels she barely makes it to my chest but thankfully I don't have to duck low places at all.
Lilith POV
I lead the stranger down the steps and I serve him a small breakfast.
-Eat something before we go. I'll eat with you.
He still shy about it but he still sits to eat.
-I still don't know your name.
AC-Just call me Ash.
He waves his hands dismissively and I shrug. After we finish he washes the dishes dismissing my help but in the end he wins so I go out to call my boss, the ruler of Meridiania. She answers quickly.
Lily-Ann-Is he awake?
-Yes and it seems you were right. He mentioned places that, at least here, they don't exist.
LA-I already called the restaurant for dinner.
-Great, that will give me some time to get him properly dressed.
She laughs and I smile as she hangs up on me but she still texts me.
AC-I am done with the dishes.
-Let's go then. We got until dinner so I'll show you around a little.
He nods and he follows me around everywhere. Is funny how innocently he behaves. He seems like a child exploring his new surroundings. He doesn't ask anything but he listens to me as I explain everything, including the occasional items he stops to look at until finally, we arrive at the clothing store. It takes some hours but we manage to get a week's worth of outfits and he comes out dressed in a casual suit.
-You definitely look better with clothes that actually suit you.
AC-I guess.
-You don't talk much.
AC-You compensate for me.
He smiles at my reaction before we leave. I'm dying of shame at his words.
Meanwhile on another place a sudden war erupts out of nowhere between a Roman army and an Egyptian army.
Greece - Back at home
Karai POV
I settle down heavily exhausted from all the recent attacks. Dad sits and I cuddle my head on his lap.
-What's happening? All this sudden attacks, for no reason and then they just disappear. Just like that.
Hades-Is been exhausting and I have to say, at this moment, I'm grateful to JJ and DJ. In a way, AJ disappearing made them even more powerful than usual.
-Do you think that's the reason all of this has happened.
Ha-AJ, is posible but is a fifty fifty chance.
Hera-Come quick, there's another attack on Rio!
I get up quickly and at this point I run behind my parents to fight.
Asher Channe POV
I sit in front of the big boss of this world for a meal. I expected a more commanding setting like the throne room at Olympus. The fact that is a relaxing setting at a dinner is even more undettling than my expectations keeping me nervous. Lilith went away so is only me and the boss.
LA-My name is Lily-Ann. I thought a dinner would make you feel better but I see it didn't work. Sorry for that.
Her soft voice and her words do soothe my nerves but still, I keep my guard up as she's still a stranger.
-I don't want to disrespect you.
LA-Alright then. In that case I'll allow you to speak freely even if I'm offended because I know that you didn't mean to offend me.
She holds my hands and I can feel her power at the contact. Is a lot and is powerful but warm.
-What are your powers?
LA-My powers are all of them but they don't show at the same time. I activate them or not depending on what I need for the situation. Of course, that also allows me to be a normal human being if I wish.
I laugh out loud her words and she smiles at my short outburst before I can speak again.
-I guess I'm still curious.
LA-Do you know what your powers are?
-I had dragons but now I only control nature. I got extra strength, a lot of speed, hyper senses and I believe that's it. Why?
LA-You are powerful but you need to train so you can go home without causing as much damage as you did when you appeared.
-What happened?
She sighs and she explains everything to me.
LA-The worlds are each ruled by a certain deity. There is the Egyptian world, the Roman one, yours in Greece and so on. My job is to keep them apart and as such I'm the only one able to travel through them to make sure everything is alright. Then you showed up here so I came. I saw your memories and went to Greece. Since your power outburst was there is a chaos over there.
-With what world?
LA-None. I separated the world problem before it was too bad but your power was so great that is still lingering chaos over there.
-What if there is no world but, like me, a single person from a world. He might be stuck over there just as I'm stuck here.
LA-That is possible. You need to train so we can get you back home.
-Why?
LA-We can't have you go back in the same way you came. That would get this world in chaos. I can't get you there myself because it could kill you so, the best way is for you to go using your own power. It weakens you like a marathon so you need to have more than you actually need.
I sigh as I lean back in my seat.
-Let's start training then.
She nods and as she stands up I follow behind her. I can't believe this but I will do anything to go back home.
To be continued.........................
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