Unchained

Why is this the only way?

Theia stood in front of them, waiting for everyone to quiet down. Ava squirmed in her seat and kept asking questions. Hayden an Devlin told her to sit down an listen to what the witch had to say. Theia smiled as she heard that. After a few minutes she cleared her throat. Okay. I know this will be a long story so I am going to keep it as short as possible. Theia stated. Ava raised her hand. Yes Ava? Theia pointed at her. Are we going to get to find out what you can do? Ava asked as she bounced in her seat. Theia smiled at Ava. Yes, I will let you know what my powers can do. Theia replied. Okay, so, I was born July twenty-fourth nineteen twenty. Exactly one hundred years before Ava. That is why the Prophecy is starting over. The Devil's Flag hunted me for decades. They continued to hunt me until the year nineteen ninety five. The year you were born Hayden. That is when the new Prophecy was told by Isabella's Coven. They have a witch there that can predict the next comings of the world, whether it be good or bad, light or evil. She will know. She searches for the darkness they need to be recognized. They do not wish to remain in the shadows an they will stop at nothing to get their hands on Ava. They no longer have interest in me, they only wish to raise the child to darkness. When Ava reaches a certain age, that is when she will be safe. They want her when it is easier to influence her. Bend her to their will. So, you just need to keep her hidden until she is 16 years of age. Theia explained. No, we need to end this! Devlin said as he stood quickly with a look of anger on his face. With the both of you and all of us, we can end this. No child will ever be in danger from them again!. You an Ava alone would be able to stop them! Why is the only way?! We cannot hide her for eleven years! We want her to live her life... free, not hidden! Devlin yelled. Theia gave Devlin a sad smile. This is the only way, I am sorry. Yes, Ava an I are very powerful, but, she hasn't been train to yield that power. She could kill us all. Theia stated. Can't you teach her? Hayden asked nervously. Theia looked to Hayden and sighed deeply. I'm afraid there isn't enough time for that. As we speak Isabella and some of her group is on their way to this very location. They will be here in two days. Unless they take a plane, then they should be here even sooner. Like hours from now. Theia explained. Come with us, teach her to use her powers, we can go to the Island an stay there until she is ready. Please! Hayden suggested with urgency. She had tears rolling down her cheeks an she looked as if she was grasping for her last shred of hope. She was desperate to get her daughter the training she needed. She prayed to the Goddess that Theia would say yes. She prayed with everything she had in her. Theia studied Hayden for a moment an then looked down to Ava. Ava shook her head in a yes motion. Theia looked back to Hayden. Okay, I will go with you, but we must leave now. I do not want to take any chances with Isabella, she is very resourceful and I do not want to be caught in her cross fire. Theia stated as she smiled at Ava. Thank you so much. Hayden said as she stood an gave Theia a hug. She pulled away to see that Ava was standing next to her. I thought you were gonna show me your powers, tell me what you can do? Ava asked sadly. Theia smiled down at her. We will have plenty of time for that. I am going with you so that I can train you to beat them. We will be working together every single day. Theia said. Ava looked at her with a sad look in her eyes. What's wrong Ava? Theia asked. Hayden looked down at her daughter. Ava? Hayden said nervously. She had seen that look in her daughters eyes before. She knew what was about to happen. Ava. Sweet Pea? Answer me. Hayden knelt down in front of her daughter. Ava's eyes had already started to glow an her palms were already facing up. Hayden went to put her hands on Ava's shoulders an Theia stopped her. Don't touch her. She is upset, you must let it pass. This is what I went through as a child. I always had my mother and father around who knew my magic and how to help me understand it. Theia explained. Hayden stood an moved away from Ava as Theia knelt down beside of her. Ava. It is okay. I will show you now okay. Theia said as she laid her hands on Ava's shoulders. Ava continued to glow as Theia kept her hands there. After a moment Ava smiled an her eyes an palms went back to normal. When Ava made eye contact with Theia she gave out a small laugh. That was beautiful. Can you show me again? Ava asked. Theia smiled. Yes, I can show you all you want in the vehicle on the way to your home. Is that alright? We must get going. Theia stated. Ava shook her head yes with a bright smile on her face. Okay then, go get your things ready an we can go. Theia said with excitement. Ava smiled up at Hayden and ran back to her room to get her things. Hayden looked at Theia with question in her eyes. What did you show her? Hayden asked. I showed her what I could do with some of my visions from the past. I can do that at will. Would you like to see? Theia asked. How about you show me on the way back to Sistersville Lake. Hayden said with caution in her eyes as she turned to go help Ava with their things. Devlin looked at Hayden as she retreated down the hallway. When Hayden was out of sight he looked at Theia, then to Michelle an David. Go get the things you need. Just the things you cannot live without. We will get the things you need when we get back home. My treat. Devlin said as he walked to the bedroom to join his family. Amony and Aleski stood there looking confused. There is plenty of room in the SUV so pack what you wish. Amony said as she sat down slowly. Still wondering to herself what was going to happen. She barely knew these people and they were all trusting them to see where they lived on a daily basis. She didn't have a great feeling about it but she knew it would be even worse if the Devil's Flag found them again without them coming along, it would be devastating. Attica was going to have a melt down when they pulled into the gates with three others that she did not know. Amony thought with a smile. Her an Attica had become close friends over the years an she knew her friend all to well. 

An hour later they all walked out of the front door with the things they had packed. Hayden looked over at Theia when she stepped out of the door way an onto the porch without a single thing. Your not taking anything with you? Hayden asked her. Theia smiled at her. No, I can access my belongings whenever I wish. I can teleport any where I want. Theia replied. Hayden looked at her with confusion. Can Ava do that as well? Hayden asked. It is something she must perfect. I can show her how. It is how I have survived for so long. Theia said as she closed the door behind her. They walked down the steps an onto the plush grass. Everyone move over there beside of the trees. Theia pointed a few hundred feet away. I want to make sure they will not find this place, no matter how much magic they use. I want to make them think they are on the wrong path. Theia said as she turned to the cabin. They all walked over to the trees an turned to watch her. Theia looked back at them to make sure they were far enough away. She turned back to the cabin an closed her eyes. She lifted her hands in the air, her palms started to glow, her eyes began to emit a blinging golden light. She concentrated on moving the cabin further up the mountain. She said a few words an in a flash of blinding light the cabin was gone. Theia turned around with a smile on her face and walked over to them. They all stood there looking at the spot the cabin was just in. They couldn't believe their eyes. It was gone. Michelle an David turned to walk down the path to Devlin's SUV, they were use to seeing this kind of thing so it didn't surprise them anymore. The rest of the still stood there with the same shocked expressions. Soon as Theia reached their location she stopped in front of them. The cabin is fine. Michelle an David may come back when this is over. I moved it further up the mountain. Theia stated as though it was an easy feat. Devlin looked at Theia, like really looked at her. He noticed the similarities between her and Ava. They had close to the same features just different color hair. Ava could have been her daughter. Devlin looked at his daughter an then back to Theia again. Why is it that you two look a lot alike? Devlin asked. Theia looked at Ava an then back to Devlin. I am not sure about that question. Maybe the Prophecy Children will all have some similarities? I do not know? I think she looks like her parents. Theia responded as she walked past him to follow Michelle an David. Hayden looked over at Devlin then to Amony an Aleski. We will figure this all out. I want to stop this. I don't want the Devil's Flag to continue to chase an torture other parents who just happen to have the next prophecy child. Hayden stated with anger. We will end this. She added as she turned an walked away. The all looked at each other. Aleski shrugged his shoulders. I  really hope this is the right thing to do. We will find out. Let's go. We have a three day drive. We better get going. He said as he took Amony by the hand. Devlin leaned over an picked Ava up an put her on his back. She squealed with joy. Piggy back ride! She yelled joyfully. Devlin picked up the suitcases when he knew she was secure an followed them to the SUV. He didn't know what to think about this whole ordeal, but he knew one thing, he was going to keep his daughter safe. No. Matter. What. He thought to himself as he bounced Ava up and down following the path. She screamed an laughed with joy. He didn't want that laughter to ever stop. He knew once this war started he probably wouldn't hear that sweet laughter for a very long time. His dead heart gave a small jump in his chest at that thought. He just wanted his child to be a little girl as long as she was a child, he wanted her to laugh an play with her friends, he wanted her to just live then grow like a normal, happy, healthy little girl. He didn't want her to have such huge responsibilities on her small shoulders, but he also knew they were out of options at this point. It was all starting again and there was no way for him to shield her from this fate. He knew in his heart that she was going to have to fight this time and there was nothing he could do to stop it. 

After two an a half days of driving they had made it home in record time. Devlin had drove straight through. Only stopping when Ava needed to use the bathroom or eat. Most of the time she drank out of the blood bags but every now an then she wanted food an ice cream. Devlin was happy to oblige his daughter an give her anything she wanted. He knew what was coming an even though Ava had heard most of their conversations, he knew she didn't fully understand what was about to happen. Fane opened the gate as they pulled in. Devlin nodded at him as he drove past. Fane nodded back, looking clearly confused at the extra people in the vehicle. Devlin drove into their driveway an parked. Fane was there before he even got his door open an the key out of the ignition. He had question is his eyes when he stepped out of the SUV. Have a good trip? Fane asked as he looked in the backseat. Yeah, very informative. We learned a few things. Devlin stated as he opened the back door to get Ava out. Hayden got out of the SUV an gave Fane a smile. Hey there big guy, How ya been? Hayden asked Fane as she walked over an gave him a hug. Fane returned the hug with a smile. Doing great, nothing new here. Kensley is still in the cage. Hunter an Kena have been going in there to visit, with supervision of course. Fane replied as he stepped back from the hug. Who did you bring back with you? Fane asked curiously. Uncle Fane!!!! Ava yelled and ran up to him. Fane reached down an picked Ava up. Hey there Big Girl! How's my girl doing? Fane asked her as he gave her a peck on the cheek. Good. I don't like road trips though, they make me sick. Ava stated with a pout on her face. Oh No, that isn't good. Are you feeling sick now? Fane asked. No, Mommy an Daddy gave me some medicine that helps. It makes me feel better. Ava replied. Fane gave her another quick peck on the cheek an put her down. That's good little one. You know Ashton has been asking about you everyday, why don't you go see him. Fane suggested. Ava gave him a smile. OKAY! Mommy can I go to Aunt Charlie's to see Ash? Ava asked with excitement. Yes, Sweet Pea, you sure can, can you tell Charlie to come out here for a moment? Hayden asked Ava. Okay Mommy. Love you! Ava yelled as she ran next door an slung the door open without knocking. Hayden could hear the excitement in Charlie's voice when Ava burst through the door. A second later Charlie came running out of the house an down the steps squealing happily that they were back. She squeezed Hayden in a tight hug when she ran to her. She started laughing. I'm so glad you guys are home! I missed you all so much! Charlie screamed as she let go of Hayden an ran to Amony, Aleski an Devlin, giving each of them tight hugs. What took you guys so long?! Charlie yelled after she was finished giving each of them hugs. When Michelle, David an Theia got out of the vehicle, Charlie got very quiet. She looked at Hayden curiously. Is that? Is that your parents? Charlie stuttered out. Who is that? Charlie whispered to Hayden as she glanced at Theia. Yes, that is my mother Michelle, and my father David. That is Theia, she has been helping them hide all these years. Hayden said as she introduced them. It is so nice to see you guys again. Charlie said as she gave Hayden's parents a hand shake. It is also nice to meet you Theia. Thank you for keeping them safe all these years. Charlie stated as she walked over to her with her hand out. Theia nodded. It was a pleasure. They are my friends, that is what friends do. We help each other. Theia responded with a smile as she shook Charlie's hand. It is nice to meet you as well Charlie. I have heard so much about you on the way here. You sounded like a very nice person. Theia added. I try to be. Charlie smiled at her. So what's the plan? Charlie asked as she looked around at each of them. Hayden gave Charlie a sad smile. Let's go inside an sit down. We need to talk. Hayden said softly. Just by the tone of Hayden's voice, Charlie knew that she wasn't gonna like what Hayden had to say. She knew it was about to be something she didn't want to hear. She also knew she had to hear it anyway. Charlie sighed. Okay. Let's Go. Charlie stated blandly as she walked back towards her house. She took a deep breath an hoped for the best. Even though she knew, it was about to be far from it.