Chapter 42 First Steps (2/2)
”Your all wrong! Those were lies the church came up with to stop people from panicking! They killed her so they could make a hybrid child that would do their bidding!” Rin shouted. Everyone become silent again. ”What happened to the Prince?” Rin asked as she dropped her gaze to the floor. ”I don't know, honestly I think the church still has him confined somewhere with in their compound.” Ariana said quietly and it sent chills down everyone spins.
”So now you know as much as I do... Rin can you please tell me anything?” Ariana said a soft voice laced with pain. Rin shook her head. ”I don't really know that much... When I was given my mission I was told these things. First, you were not entirely human, second your mother was the jewel priestess the confirmation is the birth mark you have on your back and your jewel like eyes. Third, you are to be considered dangerous, your existence was an abomination and the clan banished you to a rural area. Your biological grandmother was furious to their ignorance and went with you. She hired Cayden and myself to be your companions and bodyguards. Lastly, if you were to ever awaken and become the ruthless killer they wanted you to be... we were order to kill you.”
”Why did you go against your last order?” Rin bit her lip and brought her gaze upon to Ariana's. ”I knew deep down you were still in control, you hadn't done anything.” Ariana clenched her teeth and averted her gaze. ”Your wrong! I murdered countless lives that day! The church went to great lengths to make me and they now know that they have succeeded in their plans but I would rather die then be used by them!” Ariana shouted as her Lumas started gather around her. ”I am calm, I will not change...”
”So what do we do now?” Becca said as she starred down Lady Zula. Ariana stepped in front of her mother and opened her mouth but was instantly cut off.
”What do you mean what do you do now?! She told us what we have been wondering, is there really anything we can do other than stand by each other like always.” Ariel shouted as Seeley nodded in agreement. Everyone else joined in nodding their head and voicing their agreement. Ariana closed her mouth and stared at the two. She felt another wave of tears stinging her eyes but she quickly batted them away. ”Thank you everyone but their is only one option for me.” She then turned to face her mother. ”I need to leave.” Lady Zula started to shake her head no. ”I won't let you... you owe me so much money so you need to stay by my side and earn every penny back. It might take a life time but you need to stay by my side.”
Ariana hugged her mother then looked at Rin. ”Take care of her until I come back.” Rin nodded her head as tears rolled down her cheeks. ”Your coming back?” Roy said a little hopeful and his eyes lit up when she smiled at him. ”Of course you, everyone is my family... I just need to get stronger. I need to be able to fight back, free my dad and bring down the church. I won't be gone forever but I do need to leave.” Lady Zula tightened her hug on Ariana and steadied her voice. ”Go to school first, meet people, make strong connections and graduate. The people you meet will most likely be the ones who stand by your side and help you accomplish your goals. Hell I'll make sure to write you weekly, I'll tell you stories and my adventures with your mom.... just remember to come back home when everything is done okay?”
Ariana buried her face into the crook of Lady Zula's neck and mumbled her answer. Everyone in the room slowly got up and started to form a group hug around the two woman.
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It had already been two weeks since Ariana woke and she got used to her new body pretty quickly. She got her hair trimmed and perfectly styled by Monica. Her hair was now reaching her lower back, it beautifully waved and curled naturally and she wondered if being in the chrysalis caused her hair to become trained that way. Margaret and Gloria took it upon themselves to instruct and demonstrate how to properly maintain a maiden's natural beauty and body. Jessica, Barbara and Katrina taught her the art of seduction, dance, body language and the game of being chased. While Mariposa and Anne taught her the autonomy of a male, their weaknesses, her different bases and what to do. While Ariel caught her up on the latest fashion and slang.
Ariana couldn't help her head from spinning, she was a virgin before she died, not knowing any man's touch other then Owen's and even then it was the bare minimum. When Becca and her mother decided to tag team the talk about sex and protection she had enough. She walked into her room, plopped onto her bed and wondered when it would be all over. 'Master are you lonely?' Duko asked as he nuzzled his tiny snout against her ear. Ariana lifted her head up and placed her arms underneath so she could have a little bit of leverage. ”No, I'm too busy to feel anything right now.” Lorelei bounced over and landed on her bed while Davita flew over and curled up onto her back. Rahul tool his place on top of her head while Aroha nested on her pillow.
”Vasu I never got a chance to properly thank you for what you did that night.” Vasu stayed motionless in his corner as he watched everyone else happily approach their master. 'Do you not hate me?' Ariana let out a small giggle. ”Why would I hate you?” Vasu gently floated upwards and slowly approached Ariana. 'I could have unlocked your memories... you didn't have to suffer.... we could have prepared for it.' Ariana sighed and buried her face into her arms. ”Then what? Nothing would have changed. I got to enjoy my life as Ariana the slightly strange girl, now... now I'm Ariana the sleeping demon who could end everyone.”
'Master that is not true.' Vasu said as he finally descended onto the bed. ”Vasu, you are sweet but you know it's true.” She said as she peaked up from her arms. ”Now I need to figure out when I'm going to change again.” Vasu looked at Aroha and she shook her head no. Vasu sighed and laid beside his master. 'Once a month for 48 hours you will change.' Aroha started to fluff up her feathers as a warning but Vasu ignored her. 'You will be most vulnerable then. They will try to lure you out with what you most desire.' Ariana couldn't lay there any longer and felt bad that the Lumas were pushed away but she needed to grab the two round jewels she hide in her dresser.
”These! They will lure me out with these?!” She asked breathlessly. Vasu nodded his little head and Ariana stared at it deeply. ”Vasu what is this?” Aroha had enough, she got off the pillow and started pecking at Vasu. 'That's enough! We should not reveal anymore then this! We must take our jobs seriously and allow her to figure things out on her own!' Ariana rushed over to the bed and scooped up Aroha, holding her firmly within her arms. ”Vasu please! I won't ask any more questions I promise! I will go to school, study and listen to whatever you tell me to do but please tell me what are these things?”
Vasu looked at her pitifully and it sent a horrific chill down her whole body. 'It's the one thing your father's kind craves... completely crystalized jewel eyes.'