Chapter 154
A/N: I just thought this would be fun
15 years later
Zairiel
“And this weekend, You’ll be writing a 2 page essay on ‘If you think Romo was justified, or did he go too far?”
I mean… he died for his mate Julia, something any shifter, god, or mate-blessed mortal alike would agree with… I’ll have to figure out the human response…. I’m guessing she wants us to disagree, so I’ll be sure to do it that way.
…. But also like.. maybe seeing it the mortal way won’t be a *bad* thing. They can’t just fly back up here after death…. Or return pissed after reviving yourself.
And Fuck Knows dying hurts.
I tried tasting a sun…. I wasn’t strong enough for that tasty, spicy bite….. Now I make sure to only snap at solar flares.
The lunch bell rang.
Fuck. Yes. I have birthday food left over!
I am not stronger, smarter, nor faster than a human in these walls…. Here I must behave… Homework too… I am forced to be Actually mortal here, but I don’t mind most times. I don’t really speak with them, and I always wear black… so… most people think I’m a goth kid, while my sisters are both on the cheerleading team.
That was Zulliba’s doing… she likes the outfit.
I sat alone in my usual spot… We don’t share the same periods.
However, I was silently thankful for the lunch tote grandpa made me. Handmade. He told me it keeps my food perfectly preserved from the moment it’s made, and in here were 3 of his chocolate chip cookies…
This weekend is going to be Fucking Fantastic. We’re supposed to help him raise his barn Sunday, but I’m going to my house I Finally Finished paying off after school and Saturday. Yesterday, our birthday was the day father proudly gave us our deeds.
I do the killing, so I earn the money, but the money can’t be made as easily without my sister’s planning, and judgement… and admittedly their magic and foresight to look into a crystal ball, and Find the targets For me.
Of course, mother was against me swinging my sword at 5, but I wouldn’t have paid off the house by now with bloodless hands…. And every king needs a kingdom… That’s what dad told me.
Every dragon a territory to show their beloved, something Grandpa Time says… I’m so excited for that. One more year.
I unpacked what mom made. *Two* medium rare steaks. Some moon water from Grandma Lulliba too…Tastes like milk with honey. This was all leftovers from our 17th birthdays yesterday. Uncle Bryson hosted it. He promised to give me fighting while shifted lessons.
To be fair, I like that gift too. I get to spend time with my uncle, and my cousins from Kaizen’s line.
I’m glad I’m not a general or anything. I don’t want that responsibility…. Plus with my powers, all I’ll do is earn a reputation of being a jackass. A Bully. An All King. A Great Devourer and *nothing* more.
And I saw all the girls giggling as they spoke with each other.
Oh? They were looking at ME.
#LonelyBoyIsakai
I’m not against a girlfriend… but I’ll let them know I’m betrothed or something. I won’t be a dick and lead someone on…. I just… I don’t like the feeling my bond gives me.
I am too far from her… so all I honestly feel most times… is loneliness…. Each heartbeat, my signal goes to her, and there is no return…. Well… most times.
I feel her pains, her sorrows, fear, and anger. Those emotions must travel farther, because if she’s happy, I feel nothing. A Tease.
My bond is designed to fuck with me, but I cannot say what causes this. Father and Grandmother think it a mistake since there were errors with our creation, and Grandpa Time has his head too far up his ‘Perfect Timing’ Recipe Book to do something like this.
Plus… I’m so close.
One more year… one more year and I will find my flame…. Be she goddess or mortal I Don’t Fucking Care. I feel the pulse to look every heartbeat… That she’s already waiting for me…
Every beat goes unanswered…She is somewhere far away….
This blows!
“Is this seat taken?” Asked a girl shyly.
….A Girl…
In these walls I am ‘human’. I can’t read her mind or know what she wants. But it can’t be bad right?
I recognized her. The raven locked girl was Delilah Higgles. She’s one of the popular girls, but I don’t care about that… She’s just pretty.
“Wwerjwewo.” Fuck “ Uh No.”
My Voice Cracked?! Really?!
She shyly played with her hair. I think that’s flirty…. ? I found it weird that she’s never paid me any attention, yet *now* that I have Steak all the females wish to be at my table!
Then I saw the giggling. It was a few girls from the direction she kinda came from…
“Ew! She’s talking to *Zai.*” Yelled her friend, the Bitch that got me Beat Up After School.
Delilah grinned.
“Oh! I bet she likes him!” Shouted her Gamma, I think? I’m not in their circle.
“I do not!” She spat at me like I was poison…..This was a Trick! Gods Damnit.
What do I even say?! Damn… mortals are *mean*. My feelings got hurt. Fuck the lot of them.
“It’s a good thing nobody’s attracted to bitches either.” I grunted. Seeing her upset was its own revenge I don’t mind paying for.
And I *might* have shared! I ate the last bite!
She got mad, and only *I* got in trouble.
I was already getting up to go to the office. Bullshit, but I’d do it again.
Even gods are not immune to their fate. Mine seems like it’ll be detention.
I sat in the principal’s office, Principal Newman was at her desk. We… don’t agree most times. I try to remember their rules and play nice, but This is some Bullshit!
“I couldn’t reach your parents, so I called your grandfather.” She said and Now my heart sank.
She looked so proud she worried me, like an angered god is a good thing…
Hell or even an emissary. It could be a Herold that comes on their behalf. Bye-bye building if their top gets blown.
“Which one?” I asked. Maybe that was too harsh a tone? I am not in charge here.
“Young man, Your attitude-woo-wee-woo-woo-woo-wah… Wee-wah-woo Boob Beeb, bee dee bee boop.” oh shit I did it again.
*What was she whining about?* Oh yeah, I’m rude and I shouldn’t call girls who heckle me bitches.
Got it.
“Sorry Dr. Newman.” I mumbled. She likely only heard I was being mean to the head cheerleader.
Probably thinking I wanted to go to that dumb party she’s hosting.
“I don’t think I’m inclined to believe that.” She said with crossed arms.
“…. I have little defense for myself, my lady.” Magic does not work here, I’m no smarter, faster…. Or *cooler* than any other human in a school during school hours… But my natural charm took her aback a bit. “It’s abhorrent that I used colorful language, but they *actively* came over to me To harass me into it.” I hissed, almost sounding like a snake.
“And you complied.” Said the principal. “I brought them in as well. Say you’re sorry, and nobody needs to get detention.”
“I’m not apologizing for them disturbing *my* peace and *My* meal for *their entertainment.*” She goes too far.
They stood there as if to mock me. I cannot read minds in this building, but I know they were banking on me groveling to them.
“Then you’ll all receive in school detention!”
“I will not be bent for less.” I said glaring daggers.
It’s the Fact that They’re Getting Away with it. Now I sound like an old man! I’m surrounded by old farts all day when I’m not here. Hell, even my sisters do it.
“I’m not apologizing. That BITCH can miss her stupid party.” I yelled it so loud that if I weren’t restricted, I’d be 9 feet tall.
“You’re Just Mad I Invited Zoh and Zulli!” Shouted Ray, her beta-bitch I guess?
“Actually no. Why the Fuck would I want stale soda, sugarless Chillaide, and Weak company when I can go home, and play Apax?” The name was changed when I was younger, but the game’s still the same. I love them, and dad does too, because if you play like a mortal…. You Will Be Humbled Like One. I like video games because You Aren’t Special… like here… like now.
I went too far. I saw it on Dr. Newman’s face. Shit.
“That’s enough. Go to the ISS room young man!”
“Alright.” I said leaving.
They cannot see the magic collected by father’s spell…. They do not know, nor will they ever. That part, I had to repeat, nearly as a mantra.
I will not influence their fate. I will not impose my wrath, nor smite.
**I will not use tools they do not have.**
I will not be so petty. That is the lesson I am to learn here. That is why I am mortal. Why else? I was born able to kill them. How Little they are. I snorted steam as I entered ISS. How unfortunate that it’s only a human grumble.