Legion [Book II]

Conquer the World

"FIGHT BACK!" Ramsey roared towards Addeline's direction. He charged towards her, his sharp horns threatening to do damage. She dodged it, her body landing in a thud on the wet grass.

"I can't hit you....it's weird." She sighed. She just couldn't do it. Ramsey walked to her and lifted her to her feet. "Addy...you have to get comfortable with the idea of fighting back...even if it's against someone who you care deeply about. I'd even go as far to say sparring against family is the best form of training." He flashed her a warm smile. "We kick your ass, but with love." Ramsey stuck his foot out and tripped her, his head tilting back in laughter as she plummets to the ground again.  She rubbed her neck, they'd been at this for hours, each time, her loss tearing against her ego more and more. 

"It's not like I haven't fought before...I just..I don't know, I'm nervous about using my powers." Addeline hated using her powers. The rush she felt from doing so sat deep within her core, pulling at her. She could feel it enchant her, begging her to allow it's darkness inside. It was in those moments, she could feel Legion taking over, and the idea of being out of control frightened her. She looked down at the grass to avoid Ramsey's gaze. 

I'm totally screwing this up

"Bug a Boo relax." Her mother's honey like voice interrupted her thoughts. She looked up to see Selene's arm extended towards her, and grabbed it to stand. "I can see those little wheels turning...training is all apart of learning and growing. It's okay." Her mother always knew just what to say to soothe her. Using her finger, Selene lifted Addeline's chin up. "Adjust that crown...you got this." 

"Yeah Addy don't worry, your mom got her ass kicked quite a bit during her training." Miccoli said joining them. Selene glared at him. "Mind you tongue Incubus." Miccoli eyes flashed white causing her to intensify her glare. "Queenie, you kinda walked right into that one." Ramsey said laughing. Selene turned her attention from Miccoli to Ramsey who gave Miccoli a high five. 

"She really does...after all these years, she still can't match me in a game of wits." Addeline watched at the scene unfolded, wondering how her father could be completely unaware of the light golden glow slowly forming around her mother. Selene turned to face her.

"Honey, please forgive me for this."

"For Wha-" Addeline throat hitched as she watched her mother shift into a large black wolf. With lightening speed she charged at Ramsey, knocking him to his feet in an instant. Her large frame towered over him, her claws digging deep into his arms. Steam exuded from her nostrils, her golden eyes glaring at him.

"Say sorry." The wolf growled dangerously.

"Sorry Queenie." Ramsey replied sheepishly. Selene's wolf smiled releasing him. Addeline jaw dropped, her mother who once was a gaping wolf, now her normal small framed self. Selene turned her attention to Miccoli. His eyes red.

"Don't you dare Selene." Selene smirked and licked her lips. Her Golden eyes dancing. "Dance for me Incubus King." Miccoli grunted his body contorting trying his best to fight the mind control.

"Addeline, once you learn where your power lies, you can will be able to control it. Embrace your darkness, and destroy those who deserve it." Miccoli body swayed from side to side in a a rhythmic motion. Selene grunted in glee as she watched her husband dance. 

"You got moves Miccoli." Ramsey laughed from the ground as he rubbed his shoulders. Miccoli cursed under his breath. Addeline turned to her uncle Ramsey.

"I bet you have killer moves too."

"Don't you-" Addeline eyes, as black as coal summoned Ramsey to stand. Light voice like whispers surrounded them, calling him like the wind. Ramsey eyes blackened and he moved to Miccoli in a zombie like state. Selene body stiffened, the darkness surrounding her daughter palpable to the touch. Addeline said nothing, but smiled a twisted grin as Ramsey's body began to move matching Miccoli's rhythm. Ramsey pace quickened, a black cloud forming around him as he cried out in pain. Selene could hear Addeline laugh a deep guttural sound, that shook her to the core. She could feel it's presence without seeing it, Legion had taken over. Selene released Miccoli, who stepped towards the two, only stopping when Selene raised her hand.

"Bug a Boo" I know you're in there. Let him go." 

"NO" The voice was deep and foreign. Selene formed a golden orb in her hand. She inserted it slowly into Addeline's chest. Warmth coursed through Addeline, her body beginning to feel like hers again. It was then she finally saw what she'd done to Ramsey, and everything in her wanted to break down. She waved her hand and he collapsed in exhaustion, Miccoli running to his side.

"I'm..I'm so sorry uncle Ram-Ram." Tears fell down her face, she felt like a little girl all over again. She was evil, there was no other way to describe it, and because of her, Ramsey almost died. Selene put her arm around her in comfort. Ramsey, finally getting to his feet. 

"YEAH!!!!" He screamed pumping his fist, causing Addeline mouth to fall. "That's some power you got in there girlie." He said trying to catch his breath. "Just like her mother...though you're gonna pay for making me dance" Miccoli said glaring at Selene.

"At least it wasn't ballet this time." She said smiling. Addeline looked from one person to the next, had they all completely gone insane? Selene laughed. "Oh don't look at us like we're villains, I wouldn't have let you kill him. We just needed to see what we were working with." Addeline looked to her mother in confusion.

"How did you know everything would be okay?"

"Because you're of me. You are of darkness, but your heart..you're heart is love." Her mother's words resonated with her. "You'll figure out how to work together one day, but today, celebrate your first step in accepting who you are." Addeline grasped her mother tightly. "I love you." She said into her chest. Selene sighed a happy sigh, she'd missed this connection. 

"Look who I found!" Ivan shrieked causing them to look up. 

"Dru, Kat you see what they did to me?" Ramsey said dramatically. 

"Whatever you did was probably worse." Ramsey pierced his heart with a pretend dagger. Addeline looked at their guest. Standing before her Katherine, Drusilla, her cousin Oliver and Samantha. It had been ages since she seen them. "Hey Ollie and Sam, it's been awhile." Oliver flashed her a shy smile. "That is has big cuz." In the distance she could see more people approaching, and after a moment they became recognizable. Freya and Flora, with a beautiful pink haired boy in tow, Ernouf and his family not far behind.

"Wh-what is all this?" Addeline asked. Samantha gave her a wide smile. "Your mom told us that you were training so we all came to help!" Love washed over Addeline as her family approached her. Today had been scary, and for a moment, she almost gave up, but with them by her side, Addeline felt as if she could conquer the world. 

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  *One week later*

                                                    --Addeline POV--

Sweat pulled from my head as I continued to run. Uncle Ernouf wasn't giving me any breaks, and the laps he had me doing were excruciating, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't already seeing the results. More than that though, I felt good, for the first time in a long time, I felt good about myself. If this what being focused could do for you, I see why Luka was the king of it. 

Luka

I missed him. Being in training meant focusing all my energy on getting better, stronger, and faster, it really didn't leave much time for spending time with people outside of my family. Tonight would be different though, everyone was parting to spend a little time with their nuclear family, and with mom and dad going on date night, that left me with nothing really to do. 

I wonder if he actually did anything

Last we spoke, he had promised to do something out of his normal. A laugh escapes me as I look at my surroundings, I guess I was doing something out of my norm too.

After a bit more training, and a shower,  prepared myself to visit Luka. This was the time that he was usually sleep, and I couldn't wait to see his response to seeing me. I vanished into his room, where just as I predicted he was laying in bed. 

"Let's see what you're dreaming about." I say before entering his mind. Luka lays on the bed with the tv his eyes closed. I remain in the darkness, drinking him in, before noticing something different. On his chest, fresh ink, words written written in cursive but I couldn't see what it said. I walked closer, taking in the thickness of the air, very different than how Luka's dreams usually are. 

We gladly feast on those who would subdue us

I smile. The credo was one of my favorites. Biting my lower lip, I reach out to touch him, my hands stopping in the air before landing on his chest. Luka hand jolts up and grabs mine. His blue eyes carnal, his face in a beautifully wicked grin. 

"Pele." His strong arms flipping me under him in seconds.

"I've missed you." He says, his lips crash down onto mine, sending electricity through my entire body.