Chapter Seven. Unbalanced

The Balance is Screwy

   Alexandra Bursts through the doors onto the Private Patio for the Empresses, The sun momentarily blinding her. Once her eyes adjusts she scans the back yard for the Twin rulers. She hears splashing around the corner and knows they are out by the large pool. She pulls her thin dress closer to her and rushes around the corner to them. Her cheek stinging from tears as well as lingering pain from Hawk's slap. Fresh tears spill over as she remembers what just happened. How could Hawk do that to her? He had never hurt her before, he was normally so sweet and tender. He had never even raised his voice at her before.

 

    A menacing Growl stops her dead in her tracks. Looking up she sees Nevaeh Lounging in a chair, a Great black wolf laying next to her as she ran her fingers through its fur. Upon seeing Alexandra the great wolf leapt up and placed himself between the Empress and the servant. Alexandra gasps and steps back. She had heard that Amarock, Nevaeh's consort, could shape shift into a wolf but she had never seen it with her own eyes, that is until this very moment. Nevaeh looks over and Alexandra and she sees recognition fill her pale eyes.

 

     "Amarock its ok, I know her, down boy" She murmurs softly running her hands along his back making him whimper. The great wolf lays back down and with quick movements transforms back into his human form right before her eyes. Amarock stands up and shakes his head as if to shake any lingering animalistic thoughts from his head. He turns to Alexandra with a sly smile on his face.

 

   "I apologize for frightening you." he says, standing next to his empress, his hands clasped in front of him. Alexandra manages to offer him a weak smile to show him she was ok. Nevaeh looks at her, as a huge splash from the pool makes her look in that direction. Alexandra sees Fenix swimming toward them, her red hair twisted into a long braid. Fenix spies Alexandra and the look of disgust is clear on her face. Alexandra knew that the sun Empress didn't like her, for she didn't try to hide it, But Alexandra didn't let it stop her. She Loved Hawk with all her heart, she wasn't going to let his sister make her feel like a w***e for loving him. Fenix jumps out of the pool and walks past her without acknowledging her presence. Once settled into the lounge chair next to her sister she puts her fingers in her mouth and lets out a ear splitting whistle, Making Alexandra slightly wince. Fenix snickers at her as a Giant white bangle tiger slinks out of the garden area just left of her. Alexandra's eyes widen as she takes in the massive creature, a smile breaking across her face. She knew who that tiger was even if he was in Animal form. Like Amarock, Spith was also granted the power of transformation, though unlike Amarock, Spith turned into a white tiger. The tiger goes to Fenix and lays down staying in animal form.

 

        "Servant girl why do you bother us with your presence?" Fenix says meanly, annoyance hinting in her tone. Nevaeh shoots her a glare and turns to Alexandra with a smile.

  

       "Oh don't listen to my sister, How are you Alexandra? What's wrong?" She says frowning with concern as she sees the fear in Alexandra's eyes. Alexandra flicks her gaze from the sun to the moon, suddenly doubting if going to them was a good idea. Nonsense! Hawk was their brother! they would no what to do. She thinks to herself. She squares her  shoulders and gives a slight bow to Nevaeh.

 

     "Your Highness, I come here to bring you worrisome news. Hawk, I mean the prince, He doesn't seem himself." She says trying not to cry at the memory. Nevaeh's frown grows deeper.

 

     "What happened? is he ok?" She says in alarm. Alexandra shakes her head. At first she had been so certain that telling his sisters would be a good idea, now being in their actual presence she wasn't so sure. What if they didn't believe her, or worse didn't care? She mentally shook her head. This was their brother! She knew they loved him, they would help her. So taking a deep breath she looked Nevaeh in the eyes and spoke,

     "Your Highness's, since the battle The prince has been acting different, Angrier to be exact, little things have been agitating him and well," She stops to take another calming breath before continuing," Just now I was with him, and I don't know what happened. he suddenly erupted into an anger so frightening. He.. he Slapped me in the face making me fall." She says, tears slipping down her face, stinging the place where he had hit her, she knew she would get a bruise. Fenix snorts and a cruel laughter escapes her at the same time Nevaeh gasps in horror.

     "Honestly servant, do you honestly expect us to believe you? Our brother is one of the gentlest men in the kingdom! Maybe he was aggravated by your presence, maybe he is Finally getting bored with you, I know I am." She says, Alexandra's heart sinking to the floor. Nevaeh turns to her twin in shock.

   "FENIX! How on earth can you say such things?" Nevaeh exclaims, Fenix just stares at her.

   "OH come on sister, don't tell me you BELIEVE her! She's a servant, a concubine! she's just trying to worm her way into our brothers bed to get his power!" Fenix says matter-of-factly. Suddenly the Tiger beside her lets out a menacing growl and quickly transforms into the warrior Spith.

     "My Love, she is telling the truth, look at her cheek." He says calmly though it was clear in his eyes he was anything but. He hated hearing his wife disgrace his almost sister. Fenix's eyes narrow as she takes in Alexandra cheek which was finally showing the first hint of discoloration. Muttering curses under her breath she squares her shoulders and looks at the girl.

    "Well so you're telling the truth, congratulations, Now get out of our way and we will go see our brother." She says getting off her lounger and heading to the doors Alexandra had used to find them. She stops and turns around to look at Nevaeh. "Well sister are you coming?" She asks annoyance still in her voice. Nevaeh get up and before following her sister she reaches out and gathers the shaking girl into a hug. Making Fenix snort in disgust.

    "Its ok Alexandra, pay no mind to Fenix, she is just over protective." She whispers into her ear, ignoring Fenix's frustrated sigh. Letting go of Alexandra she gives her a smile and turns to follow sister. The two walk quickly through the castle without speaking, each lost in their own thoughts. Nevaeh worried that bringing back their brother had somehow disrupted the order of life. When the twins reached the large doors to their brothers chambers they hesitated outside for a few seconds. Finally unable to hold back any longer Fenix bangs open the doors and strides in.

    Hawk Leaps off the bed, awoken from his slumber the doors once again banging, only this time opening not shutting. He tenses his muscles waiting for an ambush, only to relax and sit back on the bed when he spies his sisters walking in. A smile lighting up his face.

    "Ah Sisters, what a pleasure to see you, is everything ok?" He asks alarm singing through his veins as he takes in their stern and weary faces. Nevaeh had fear in hers, Fenix, her face was grim and angry. "What's going on?" He demanded, anger slowly churning through him.

     "Did you hit Alexandra?" Nevaeh says in a small voice, like she was afraid of his answer. Red hot Anger courses through and he slams his fist into one of the posts on his bed, making the girls jump.

    "What the hell did that b***h tell you!" He shouts, seeing red. Nevaeh flinches but doesn't run, Fenix just stares at him, her own anger rising. Hawk lost it.

 

     "GET OUT OF MY F*****G ROOM! BOTH OF YOU! IF YOU ARE GOING TO JUST STAND THERE LIKE IDIOTS AND ACCUSE ME OF BULLSHIT THEN LEAVE NOW!" He bellows, his words echoing around the large room. When the girls just stand there she takes a menacing step toward them. "ARE YOU DEAF? GET OUT NOW! BEFORE I MAKE YOU!" He yells, his angry rising to new heights. Suddenly cold water blasts him, making him choke as the water enters his mouth. He staggers to one knee, raising his hands in front of his face to protect himself. His anger evaporating as quickly as it came.  "Nevaeh stop, I yield I yield!" He coughs out spitting out the water. The icy blast stops and wiping the water out of his eyes he turns to look up at his moon sister. She was standing there breathing heavy , her palms raised to him her eyes glowing with quiet rage.

    "Are you done being an a*s?" She asks, her voice quiet but hard as steel. He winces at the tone, nodding. "Good, Now, care to explain." She says as Fenix reaches down to help him up. He walks over to the little table and chairs in the left hand corner of his room and sits down waiting for the others.

    " I don't know what's happening, every since I woke up.. since I came back to life there's been this anger in me that lashes out. I don't know what to do." He says finally letting his fear show.

         "Its my fault...." Fenix says quietly not looking him in the eyes. " I made Nevaeh bring you back to life, she warned me that it was forbidden. But I didn't care. I'm sorry."

    "Well there's nothing we can do about that. All we can do Is figure out what is going on." Nevaeh says calmly. Though on the inside dread was spreading like wildfire. She knew the dangers of preventing death. She was terrified that this little show wasn't over yet. it was going to get bad, very, very bad. Suddenly the three hear the same eerie they had heard on the battle field.

      Ares watches invisibly from the bed, the siblings didn't see him there lounging on the bed watching his work unfold. Hawk was turning out to be a wonderful investment. Every time his anger got out of control Ares was able to steal a little more of his soul, corrupting him from the inside. He couldn't help but laugh as the siblings pathetic attempt to fight him. When their head whip around looking for the laughter he silently curses himself and quickly vanishes. He'd be back though... 

this wasn't over yet. He had Many plans for Hawk once his job was done  

Author's Note

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