Hey guys! I've been meaning to update but I was gone on New Year's so I wasn't able too. How was your guys's New Year? Good, I hope. :)

Anywho, Wattpad is pissing me off to the fullest. On Chapter 1 of this it cut off half the god damn chapter where Leto and Faye are talking. Their argument was cut off and I don't have a damn clue as to why, but when I found out I was beyond pissed because now I have to go and rewrite it. -.-

Chris Pine as Livius to the side.

NOTE: I do NOT own the picture, nor do I claim I do. That goes to it's rightful owner.

Enjoy!

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"They're declaring war," I whisper, my hand still on my mouth. Shock and despair crashed over me like flames, engulfing me and making it hard to breath. We have to warn my parents, my family, everyone!

"What?" Lucy snatched the paper from my hands and looked down at it, her eyes scanning the sheet over and over for a few minutes. "Damn.."

"Damn is right," Quince murmured, looking over Lucy's shoulder to read it as well. Mt head swam as I tried to process this new information. War? I steady myself and carefully sit down in the big leather chair and put my face in my hands.

"Faye." Soft hands went to my back, rubbing gently. My throat was closing up and I felt scared. Scared out of my mind that my friends and family would get hurt badly because of this piece of paper that Lucy held.

"We have to make sure that this paper doesn't get out into the open," I said in a quiet voice. "We can't go to war, Jackson, we-we can't!"

"I know," he agreed softly, his hand rubbing my back still. His attempts to sooth me were welcome and I was grateful, but I wasn't soothed. I was too shocked and angry and scared to be soothed right now. 

"What now?" Amanda asked.

I raise my head to see all of them, even Amanda, staring at me. They were expecting me to have the answer to what to do now. I couldn't even pull myself together, keep myself sane at the moment and they expect me to have an answer?

"I don't know, guys," I replied tiredly, rubbing my hands together and frowning down at my shoes. "I just don't know, anymore. I came here, telling myself to expect the worst possible things to be found. And I got it, all right, but I wasn't prepared. I thought I was, but I just..I wasn't."

Quince sits in the chair next to me, which was difficult because it's a one person chair, and hugs me. She wrapped her arms around my shoulders and placed her cheek on my shoulder, rocking back and forth slowly and calmly. 

I rest my head on top of Quince's and close my eyes, letting myself release the stress and pressure that had been inside for so long and began to cry. As far as I know, the only thing that was heard in this room was my crying and I should have felt ashamed to be seen crying in front of my friends. I was supposed to be the one who didn't cry. I was supposed to be the strongest, to be the leader and take control. But I was just so tired and so stressed.

"Just let it out, Crystal Girl," Quince whispered, still rocking back and forth while rubbing my back gently. I almost felt guilty for getting her shirt wet, but she didn't seem to care at all so I continued to pour my heart out in tears.

When I finished crying, I pulled away from Quince and wiped my eyes quickly. They stung from all the crying, and they were probably red and puffy but again I didn't care. I glance around and saw that Jackson looked like he wanted nothing more than to engulf me in a hug and Lucy looked to be feeling what I was. Lucy and I have that bond, that connection. We always know when one another isn't feeling well and we try to comfort each other in times of sadness or hurt.

"Better?" Quince murmured, her hand running through my now messy blonde hair. She looked like a concerned older sister, reminding me instantly of Jordan and making me want to cry more. Instead I bit my lip to keep myself from having another outburst.

"Y-yeah," I sniff, wiping my eyes again. "I think so. Stars that was probably awkward for you guys."

Amanda shook her head, looking sympathetic. "No, not really. We sort of understand why you cried. It's not easy having a big responsibility on your shoulders for so long without a single break."

I offered Amanda a smile, letting her know that her words had made me feel a little better. She smiled in return, before looking down at the paper again.

"We're sorry if we pushed you too far, love," Jackson told me, reaching forward and kissing my temple sadly. "We shouldn't have shown you."

"No, I'm glad you did." I get up shakily, rubbing my arms and walking over to Amanda who handed me the papers. I took them and turned around to face the others. "We have to warn my parents about this as soon as we can."

Lucy hesitated. "Faye I agree that we should warn them about this declaration. But sometimes things like this shouldn't be tampered with."

"Why not?" I turn to face her, clenching my jaw and crossing my arms. Was she saying that we shouldn't do this? 

"Faye, I promise I'm not saying otherwise," she told me calmly, as if reading my emotions. She added cautiously, "But think for a moment. If we tell your parents about this right away then they will go to war with the Slayers."

"No they won't," Quince said, frowning at Lucy. "Her parent's aren't like that."

"Quince even the nicest of people can turn into the meanest people." Lucy locked gazes with Quince, adding softly, "You of all people should know that."

Quince opened her jaws like she wanted to reply to Lucy, but her gaze travels to the ground and her mouth shut tight. I glance between the two, about to ask what was going on between them, when Lucy continued, facing me again, "Your parent's are Heads, Faye, which means there will be a lot of pressure to return the threat of war."

I shook my head, my hands shaking and saying, "My parents, they think more reasonably than that. They-"

"Butterfly." Jackson's hand twined with mine, shaking his head gently. "Lucy is right. Your parents are open minded to almost everything, but war threatens their family and their home. They will retaliate."

I clench my fists. "Fine. Whatever, but I thought we were together on this!"

"We are-" Jackson reached out again.

"Stop!" I swing my hand away from him, putting both my arms in front of me. "I don't want to talk to you right now. Any of you. Just leave me alone!"

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Faye's reaction is due to her thinking that her friends are now against her. She feels that if the information is kept from her parents then they'll be in a lot more danger.

Do you think her parent's should be told or shouldn't be told? Comment below your opinions! :)

Until next time!

-Grace xx