Fate, My Elementals & I (Breaking Borders)

Strategy

*** Dev's Pov ***

Unbelievable, this guy is still knocked out, I thought as I entered the room. It was my shift to stay with him. He has had a few terrors, causing him to sweat and scream when left alone, or with anyone that wasn't us or Evony. So troublesome, I sighed.

We're no closer to figuring out why we could be hurt like this? The comment I suggested, basically due to the low status mindset I've lived with my entire life, is now our potential answer. Our human DNA has made us weaker. Cannon even has evidence that his line was basically forced to inbreed. The older Fatums are crazy and the past Queen was so secretive and playful she kept no records. Any hope to find out how to fix or improve our abilities is either in the other realm or with Fairy's conscience. Another thing I have to wrap my head around.

A silly part of me wishes that all the drama would end. And soon. That we can actually enjoy our lives together. Plus, sleeping in the same room with Evony is making me stir crazy. I feel it inappropriate to fool around with her while Addy is unconscious and I believe, after the first time with Cannon, she hasn't had relations with any of us. But she smells so good all the time.

Calm down boy! I yelled to myself as I began to feel aroused. Evony doesn't even have time for it anyway. Sure, if any of us pointed it out, I'm sure she'll happily oblige, but with all the planning for invading the institutions, ridding the humans of the plague and saving the captured Fatums, I find myself willing to allow our s****l needs to go to the back burner.

The new additions were settling in nicely, but I don't understand why the red-head is still so hostile. Cannon may have threatened her on one other occasion other than in Evony's office, but that wasn't wrong. She is unnecessarily being a b!tch. Fairy's so adorable. Thinking that her reactions are due to her being accustomed to taking charge of her small rag tag group. We can all see it. The longing in her eyes. She has the look every mature Fatum we ever met has. Hope for their Fated. Meeting so many options and still not finding hers, well I bet it's sh!tty. Doesn't mean she could act like our relationship with Evony was wrong.

Bren has a short temper, like all blazers. She made the mistake of asking him if he didn't feel some type of way, just being a choice for Evony. That he was too hot to accept that crap. She learned quickly that we were priorities as Brennon turned into his lava version, offering to teach her how hot he really was.

Jazz and Bubbles are cool though. Seemed quite contented with being here. I think Jazz has a crush on Fero. Also, they had no issues with integrating with their own types. The Fatum don't segregate and do not look down on each other. They all accept that they have something to offer and contribute to our island. We joined together happily when needed. The few disputes are usually among the Fatum, who were raised mortal, but heard the call when Evony used to tour.

"Knock! Knock!" Ahhh, just on time, I thought.

"Come on, in Creed," I answered.

"Hi," his little voice said as he entered. Creed visits every day during my watch duty, since it started a week ago. The worried look on his face made me want to hug him and reassure him, but if I am being honest, the child is independent and thirteen. I remember myself and other boys from my orphanage not enthusiastic about being treated like a little kid at that age, so I refrained.

"When will he wake up, Dev?" Creed asked, not for the hundredth time.

"Creed, you know he has to heal. Not only the burns, but from the trauma," I answered, as usual.

"But... but he is like this because he saved me," the shifter teared up.

"Creed, please don't blame yourself anymore, alright. Addy would be upset if he knew what you were thinking. He was being a hero and look at you, feeling guilty. Don't take that away from him , okay kiddo?" I tried to pacify him. He sniffled a bit and nodded.

"Can I ask you something?" he inquired. I nodded confused, because we have had various variations of this conversation and he always leaves right after he cries.

"Why is there so much training and stuff going on? It looks like they're in the army, like I see on t.v?" he asked.

"Oh... ummmmm.... well, we found out that the darklings are keeping some Fatum in hospitals around the world. Using their blood and humans for experiments. So we are going to save them," I explained, hoping I didn't scare him. He seems like a total softy. He is the only full-blood I have met that was actually his age. Apparently, his bearers, well parents, crossed over during the coup and ended up in the mortal realm thirteen years ago. He said from the stories they used to tell him, his mother birthed him right in the caves where the gate was located. The only reason I know any of this was because on the first day he tried to visit, he wanted to explain that Red was a good person and had saved him from the darklings, who had drained his parents of their natural core light. Cannon immediately cut him off, saying he could visit, but she couldn't enter our private space until she proved she could be trusted. That's why he comes thirty minutes after my shift starts.

He stayed a short while longer, asking if I thought the two friends who were missing from the warehouse were at any of the facilities. I didn't want to lie or give false hope, so I told him we would save whoever was there. He accepted that answer and left right after. Looking back at Addy ............... Sigh. Why won't he wake up?

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*** Brennon's Pov ***

Entering the room to report to Devion what had just happened, I noticed he was brooding again. I sighed and asked, "What's up buttercup?"

The side eye was received and totally uncalled for, as far as I was concerned. Then I said, "I saw the kid walking away from here, as I was heading in. He still coming?"

"Yeah, he stayed a little longer than usual. Asked a few questions about what he deems to be war prep," Dev answered warily.

"Well, it sort of is. The way I see it, I was a rescue. Addy and Can's situation was a fight. We're headed for battle with the institutions. War is once we c***k the code to the barrier. So hear this. According to the water babbler, she just popped out of nowhere. Can's so annoying he didn't even tell me he sensed her approaching. D!ck.."

"Focus Bren, what did the elder say.." Dev interrupted my rant.

"She mentioned that Evony has to be able to bend not only space but time to get through the barrier. Our realm exists outside of time. You know, like comic book crap. Oh, and just to annoy us, she kept saying Eden. When Can demanded she explain, she said that's the name of our realm and I quote, 'Christians around the world will be so pissed,' then ran away giggling like a mad woman with her Fated shouting at her to come home with him," I narrated.

"Fero and Evony warned us that the older they were, the more looney their thoughts are. Well, I have been depressed for the last two hours. I see why you're here early. By chance did Victoria mention how Fairy is supposed to accomplish bending time?" he queried.

"Not exactly, but she said one for all and all for one in a song, gyrating her hips in time with it. When we looked at her oddly, she shrugged and said consult our bond. All of you. I'm not stupid, I know she means we all have to complete our bond with Angel, but do you see this guy?" I asked. Pointing at Addanon, I continued, "Is he actually gonna' wake up, and magically admit he was a d0uche and that he's moved on. It's been more than half a year. We've been meditating, trying to form a lasting bond to Evony's core. Cannon only found his right before they left. Sure, he'd connected with her core before, but the lasting one that allows him access to his own self..... Think about it. He's the control freak. Perfectionist of the group. If it took him that long to finally let go and accept himself, how long again would we have to wait for this stubborn mule?"

"You're being a bit harsh," Dev rebuked and said, "Evony felt his heartbreak, so at least he is one step in the right direction."

"Yeah, that step led him to teaming up, most likely flirting with that blazer. Why else would she be so antagonistic towards Evony? She doesn't seem stupid enough to be suicidal. Addy could have led her on, for all we know. I have seen the guy. He can't help it when interacting with women. I blame it on the Latin lover vibe," I said seriously. For some reason Devion took it as a joke, because he busted out laughing.

"I'm not joking!" I shouted indignantly.

"Listen to yourself, Bren. With or without that scar, you're a pretty boy. Cannon looks like a flawless mannequin. I don't toot my own horn, but I am the representative for the slogan, once you go black there's no going back," Dev boasted, with a wink, making me roll my eyes and he continued. "So yeah, we're what the ladies want. I wish I could blame our natural looks on Red's persistence, but all matured Fatum wish for their partner. She doesn't seem to have met so many potentials before."

"So you're saying she is desperate?" I asked just to be an as$.

"No. As$!" I grinned at his words, making him throw a pillow at me. When I ducked, it landed on Addanon's back. We both rushed to him to check if it disturbed his healing in any way.

"Whew! He seems fine. Stop playing around Dev!" I shouted as Evony walked in. I smirked at the flabbergasted look on his face. Priceless! I cheered in my mind.

"Bren stop teasing him," Evony chastised and gave us each a loving kiss. Me first, of course. I couldn't stop myself from feeling precious to her. She always took my emotions and mental state into account in all her choices and actions. How I lucked out with such an amazing, thoughtful woman in my corner. Fate alone knows.

"Fero needs you both. He wants to see you combine your powers in attacks," she informed us.

"Awww.... I thought we needed Addy for that?" I whined, snaking my arms around her waist from behind and snuggling into her neck. I made sure her back was flush against me, so she could feel the reaction I had to her teasing.

"Three of you can get started. Addy's not connected to me anyway. So he wouldn't be joining you all in the attack. Now go. Learning to draw on your brother's core is important," she shooed us. Pushing me towards the door. Dev shook his head at me. I narrowed my almond eyes at him, promising retribution for not backing me up.

Sigh, Addanon wake up, your being a c0ck blocker!

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*** Evony's Pov ***

"Handsome, wake up please...." I spoke aloud as I stared at Addy. I was at a loss about what to do. With Cannon, we knew why he'd been in a coma. Having your biological make-up get a make-over and rearrange itself was not an easy task. So his mind protected him and kept him unconscious. I know the channel I have opened between us nourishes Addanon's body with what is needed. It allows me to sense any pain or distress. If I wasn't so fearful of losing any improvement in our relationship, I would have read his mind already.

I sat on a chair near the cot and absentmindedly picked up a brush and started untangling his curls. Once, it was my turn with him, I would talk about my day, any issues we were facing with the upcoming battle. I spoke about the training. Nothing, not one muscle movement. Ten days and only his breathing and eyeballs, under the lids, moving to let me know my Rock was still alive. The disheartening part is that I sent Lyon to check if Josie and her family were safe. To make sure the darklings didn't go after them, and he informed me of her new beau. No wonder Addy's heartbreak was so profound. Even with him so deeply under, I couldn't say that in fear he was somehow aware and heard it for the first time, like that.

"Why must you make me worry so much? Do you know how much weight I am putting on to make sure there are enough nutrients to share with you? You've missed New Years. I wish to know if your resolution had anything to do with us, at least being friends. Creed and Williow ask about you every day. What should I keep saying to them? Addy, please..." I weeped, "Come back to us..."

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*** Addanon's Pov ***

I heard the sweet angelic voice crying again. Begging me to come back to her. I was trapped in this damn flaming walled prison. No idea who I was, how to get out and why I was here in the first place. The sorrow in her voice, though, made me want to try harder to find her.

I'm doing my best to think of the most effective strategy, to get the f0ck outta' here!