Headaches #2
She laughed, “They thought I’d act when they adopted her from my other grandchild.” Again, with the weird circle going around her head. I was going crazy. Magic wasn’t real, but it was clear that someone made sure this chick didn’t know Patrick and his sister were full-fledged siblings.
Valdoma waved, “We will see who emerges victorious. My great-granddaughter shouldn’t have met those she has. If everyone had followed my plans, she would not be able to even battle me. She definitely wasn’t supposed to meet the white wolf.”
“That doesn't work in my favor, but the wolf is currently untrained and they are new together. My great-granddaughter meeting those others that are powerful wasn’t supposed to happen either. Definitely not her meeting her Wick.”
“Ugh! It’s so frustrating. She was learning on her own, and that was impressive enough. Now, she’s with those who can help her grow and understand. I had everything laid out so carefully. She can’t find her brother though.”
“So, I have that going for me. It’s been very difficult to keep Patrick a secret with that annoying, hacking little white wolf around.
She believes he’s alive which is annoying enough.
Hope is a dangerous thing. My great-granddaughter was to live a hopeless life.
She has so much now. Never leave your plans to others, Odette. It goes to shit.”
I scoffed, “Why do you keep saying she’s your adopted great granddaughter when she’s another member of the families child?” Valdoma tilted her head, “I don’t know.” I rolled my eyes, “You’re really awful, you know that right?”
Valdoma smiled, “I do but I own it. Always own who you are. The theory was you could’ve gone either way. Did you know that?” I stared at her. She laughed at her own joke, “Of course, you didn’t. What am I saying?” Who knew?
Valdoma continued, “They are wrong though. The more time I spent with you, the more I know you were meant for good. I think you are something quite special. Even more so than they thought you were. I just bet your brothers know. Can you tell me if you’ve done anything strange lately?”
I snorted, “I’m not telling you anything.” Valdoma smiled, “Good thought. I could offer you a deal though.” I scoffed, “I don’t want your deals.” She smirked evilly, “What if I could help that wolf beside you?” I frowned, “How?”
I looked down at the wolf knowing I wanted to help her, it hurt me to see her so weak.
Valdoma said, “I could make her less weak. Not as strong as she should be, but she could be in less pain. You saw she could barely walk. She can’t stand now, or she’d attack me even in a dream.
It’s a shame, an Alpha wolf is meant to be strong. ”
I whispered, “An Alpha wolf?” Valdoma smiled, “Black wolves are Alpha’s.” I asked, “What’s the green in her fur?” Valdoma smiled, “You’ll have to answer more of my questions to get any in return.” I began to pet the wolf who looked up at me helplessly.
I knew then and there I had to help her. I told Valdoma, “What do you want to know? You clearly know about the gold wispy thing in that cell. That has to be what you and my brother meant about calling him.” I screamed as the pain in my head magnified.
Valdoma clapped, “Fascinating. You don’t even know who she is, and you’re willing to be in pain for the wolf. Stop thinking such things, foolish girl. Just tell me about any situation.” I wasn’t going to give up the blue shimmering thing I did with Keaton yet.
I said, “I have something in my head that hisses and sings. It has emotions and sings around my boyfriend. Well, there was a giant dog too only once though.” Valdoma’s eyes sparkled, “A song? It sings a song? Oh, my dear. That’s how you’re doing it. It’s him.” Huh?
She snorted, “I just thought you loved the boy. Love is usually my spells downfall. Of course, it’s the true love of soul mates interfering. I should’ve known that. I didn’t realize you’d surfaced. I need to pay more attention to you it seems. We will speak again.”
I yelled, “WAIT! You said you’d help the wolf!” Valdoma nodded, “I did say that and I will. Next time you see her, she won’t be as weak. That will be the sign of faith between us.” I frowned, “But she’s really weak.”
Valdoma said, “Of course she is. She’s been dosed with wolfsbane, silver, and sedatives for years.” I asked, “Wolfsbane? Like my books? That actually works on wolves?” Valdoma chuckled, “Child, do not think on such things.” She waved her hand and was gone.
I looked at the wolf beside me. I said, “If she doesn’t help you, I’ll find a way to get her. I already have my rabies wolf. I could look for that white wolf. I think it scares her along with her great-granddaughter, who is totally not adopted.”
“I don’t know why, but in the books I used to read white wolves were special. Maybe that’s true in whatever fantasy land that lady lives in. Maybe I could find a white wolf and scare her into helping you. I don’t have to believe the white wolf is special in order to scare Valdoma.”
“Then maybe she’d set you free. My boyfriend lives on a lot of land. So, he could find some place to let you live. There are a lot of red eyed wolves we will have to keep you away from on his land, though you could get to run like you’re meant to be.”
I shook myself, “God, I’m cuckoo for coco puffs. You’re in my dream, you’re not real.” My headache went away. I said, “Anyway, even if Valdoma helped you in my dreams it would make me happy. I hate to see you this way.”
Tatum came over and licked the wolf. The wolf huffed and I’d swear they had a conversation. Tatum smugly wagged her tail. I had no idea what that was about. I told them, “I’m glad you get along. Even if you seem to be annoyed and taunting each other.”
The wolf huffed again while Tatum yipped and tapped the wolf on the nose with her paw. I scooped her up, “Tatum that isn’t nice, the wolf doesn’t feel good.” I told the wolf, “Sorry, she’s just a puppy.” The wolf actually looked amused.
A voice called, “Is she? Or is she a protector of our kind?” Our kind. I jumped up asking cautiously, “Who was that?” A man appeared before me smiling, “Be careful, little one. You are special and they don’t see it. Our race is one with two watching.” What the fuck?
The man continued, “A god and a goddess. I didn’t realize my counterpart made you into something quite special.
Too bad for her, I was tipped off. I’ll be watching you, my child.
She’s off protecting her bad children, but I am here now.
That doesn't mean things won’t be hard, but you’re doing so well. I am proud of you.”
For some reason Sassy was so excited and screaming a different song in my head. I asked, “Do you know why my head started hurting?” The man answered, “Because your mind is working around some powerful things.”
I shrugged, “It never hurt before.” The man nodded, “Yes, well you were missing several pieces to have the strength to try and break down some walls, for lack of a better word, in your mind. There are things in motion, Odette.”
“I can’t alter more than I already have, but I do have something for you to hang onto. When everything is revealed, well you won’t believe what you’re told at first, someone you trust is going to come back to you. Listen to that person, then remember what your brother told you.”
I pointed out, “My brother says a lot of things, so you’ll have to be more specific.” The man laughed, “I suppose he does. It’s cheating to give you a bigger hint, but you have been cheated so much it probably will balance out.” No joke.
The man said, “Your brother mentioned something to you about the man you saw killed by that wolf. He said if he’d gotten to the water and wanted to be home, he could be. Remember that when all hell breaks loose. If you can find water, my child, you can go home.”
What the ever loving hell? My head began to pound. I whispered, “You’re not real. You’re a figment of my imagination.” The man looked genuinely sad and disturbed. He was suddenly beside me and cupped my face.
The man said, “You were never meant to suffer like this, my child.” I asked, “Are you my dad?” He laughed, “No, not biologically. One day, we will talk again when you know more. I am looking out for you now, keep on your path.”
“You will not see your mother for some time. I’m helping keep her otherwise occupied. Not that it was hard to do. Morgana’s addicted to the feeling of being happy. It’s the closest she’s felt to a fraction of the happiness she had with Noxus.”
“This is making her miss him. She’s staying away, which is her boyfriend's goal in a way. Morgana’s chasing that feeling and trying to convince herself not to go to her song.
This is the most she’s missed him because she knows the happiness she feels now is nothing compared to what they had. Yet she threw away.”
I told him, “I don’t understand a lot of what you're saying, but Noxus deserves better than my mother.” The man looked sad, “Yes, they had a lot of love for a long time. I thought their love would keep her light, but dark can be enticing with its power.”
The man sighed, “The dark was able to sway Morgana with her anger. That’s not the point of this conversation though. Go back to your song and continue to fight. Remember, I am proud of you. Hope is never lost to you if you can get to water and wish to go home.” He faded away.
I told Tatum, “I’ve lost my mind.” Tatum huffed but my attention was drawn away from her when the wolf whined. Tatum licked my face, but they both seemed sad, I just didn’t know why. I rubbed my head muttering, “Least helpful sleep of all time.”
Suddenly I was thrown away from them into the water. I groaned and swam down. When I hit land, I ran into Caspian’s place. Then I remembered people might be able to see me. I found some rooms. I easily deduced this one was Trit’s room.