Chapter 5
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-Enigmia-
I raised my eyebrows and shook my head, focusing on getting rid of the dizziness. I trained a bit longer than usual. Thinking that this was the reason for feeling dizzy, I decided to go make myself something to eat. Squinting my eyes, I scanned the kitchen, deciding on what to make. I decided on a cheese sandwich, biting my bottom lip, contemplating whether I wanted it grilled when the entire kitchen suddenly burst into flames. I started noticing that the more I tried to put out the fire the worse it became. I was dumbstruck. Jess burst through the door wide-eyed looking for me. Feeling the color draining from my face, “Jess, I’m sorry it just happened, I, I, I don’t know how.” I tried explaining. I always have these freak accidents and honestly think I am a major burden to Jess. I have contemplated running for some time now, but for some reason I kept delaying, and I do not even know why. All I want to do is make life easier for Jess...
“Enigmia, out now!” she shouted. With a faded smile, my eyes toward the floor, I sighed as I walked out. My eyes went wide as I looked towards Jess as she came out. "Enigmia, are you OK?" "What happened?" she asked, and my shoulders sagged, "I don't know Jess, I don't understand any of this. I am such a burden to you. Please forgive me."
-Jessica-
"No, No, Enigmia, don't think like that, I am nothing without you, my child. Don't ever think you are a burden," I reassured her. She received her power at the age of twelve, and it all came at an instant, not as slowly as it should have. She was too young to control the amount of power she received. It had already overtaken my power by miles. She was constantly struggling to control it and blamed herself for it and I had no idea how to help her control it as it was out of the norm. I spent most of my days in the library looking for answers as I saw her struggling on a daily basis. She placed a barrier over her training area just to keep me safe from her destruction. This was not her fault, she did not ask for this. I tried my best to be supportive, but her body language told me differently. She felt like she failed me. Even if I told her I’m proud of her, I could tell she did not believe me.
My eyes softened, and a small smile crossed my lips, “It's OK Enigmia, as long as no one gets hurt, it is fixable.” I watched her nod her head, looking downward to the floor. She turned toward the training area. My eyes squinted slightly deep in thought, then I called out to her. “Enigmia, can I have a word with you please?” seeing her halt for a moment. I thought she was going to decline, but she turned towards me. The fear in her eyes was evident. Closed the door, she walked towards the burnt kitchen island. Blinking her eyes a few times, she apologized. “Jess, I truly am sorry,” she said with fear in her voice. I don't understand why she feared me. I have never done anything to make her fear me.
I feared this day, but she had the right to know. Leading her to the lounge, I asked her to have a seat. I was unsure about how to start this conversation. In actual fact, I was nervous. I was afraid she would deny me as her family and I grew so attached to her, seeing her as my own daughter. I sighed...
"Jess, please don’t send me away, I’ll try harder, I promise," she begged. My eyes were wide in shock and my mouth hung open, "Enigmia, sweetheart, why will I ever think of sending you away?" I failed her, she thought I would send her away. What possibly did I do to make her think that?
"No, sweetheart, I will never do such a thing. I feel it is time you knew about your past, but I need you to be open-minded." "Please listen carefully, let me finish, and you may ask any questions afterward."
-Enigmia-
I watched her intensely, my fear was building, and I begged her not to send me away when I noticed she struggled to find the correct words. She told me she would never do such a thing, which made me relax slightly until she asked to listen, keep an open mind and ask questions only when she was finished. I nodded my head in agreement, watching her close her eyes for a moment, then focus fully on me. Her words threw my whole life upside down at that moment.
"We are not blood-related Enigmia," she said, and my mouth literally hung open. How did I end up with Jess? What do I make of this? I felt like I did not belong…anywhere. Is this why I always feel like Jess will be better off if I run away? I wondered if my parents wanted me? Maybe they abandoned me because I was so much trouble. I was unsure what to do with the turmoil of emotions running through me, completely unfocused. I was frozen like a solid rock on the couch.
-Jessica-
I watched her carefully, her emotions were in turmoil. I could not imagine what is running through her mind right now. My hands started fiddling in my lap as I quickly spoke up, "Enigmia, please focus." "Please don’t make any rash decisions until I have finished telling you everything." Her eyes shot back up at me waiting... “I have fallen in love with you since the day you were handed over to me.” Her head twisted looking straight in my eyes “HANDED” she stated in shock.
"Yes, Enigmia, a young hunter, brought you to me to keep you safe. He found you in the dark forest, but their code does not allow our kind to stay among them. He ran away with you and traveled to me, hoping I would take you in as my own due to their council wanting to..." My eyes watered, and I quickly looked at the floor, struggling to finish that last sentence. “Wanting to what?” she asked fearfully. I swallowed hard and lifted my head, sweat forming on my forehead. “Wanting to execute you, he was not willing to let them execute you,” I say softly.
“So he had to beg you to take me?” she asked confused. I gave a small laugh, "No, both of you did not make it to my cottage, but I was out on a stroll looking for medicinal plants and discovered you. He hs passed out from lack of sleep, so I left him in a room to rest. I was entertaining you when you were a mere infant. It was in those moments that I fell in love with you and when he told me his story I knew you would be my daughter... if you would accept me? He was a hunter and had to go home… in order to keep you safe. To me, you are a blessing," I say with a soft smile. “You are my child if you accept me…?”
“May I retreat to my room please? I need time to process this,” I heard her say, my smile faltering as tears slipped down my face as I closed my eyes… "Of course, you may sweetheart..." Before I could finish my sentence, she ran toward her room…
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