- Is there a slow lane in life?
“Captain, no one is here.” An agent shouted as they busted down the last door.
Jayson pursed his lips and looked around the old warehouse.
“She’s got to be here somewhere…but where? Keep looking. Her tracker was still activated so she’s got to be here somewhere.”
The agent nodded and barked orders to everyone else.
Jayson spun his swords around as he walked into a room. Something about it was off. He walked up to the far wall and knocked on it. He was rewarded with a hollow sound.
“Found you.”
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“So you’re saying I’m a princess…of the Hyvens?” Finnley asked turning back to Azad. He nodded.
“Yes my dear. You are also destined to carry this with you. It will help you when you come into great trouble.”
She walked around the pedestal that held the “secret” that held the key to the survival of peace.
“Do you understand now Almera? It’s more then just you or I. We have to consider the existence of both of us.”
“But how do I make peace with this?” She asked. Pointing to the pedestal.
“That…you have to figure out on your own I’m afraid. But quick! They have already found the tunnel. Take it!”
Finnley reached for the secret and picked it up tenderly off it’s perch.
Twirling it in her hands she was shocked by how light it was.
“What does this unleash?”
Azad nodded.
“It shall unleash a magic that only you are able to whiled. You and your Templars are the only ones that can see it’s true purpose. To everyone else, it shall only look like a frightening weapon.”
Finnley nodded. Suddenly aware of how much was depending on her.
She spun the wooden stick that was just under two feet long. Green vines spiraled down the dark wood till they faded. She was surprised by how natural it felt in her hand. She also was very much aware of the tugging at the edge of her mind. But she knew it wasn’t the kind of tugging that wanted to posses her. It wanted to help her.
Azad nodded in satisfaction.
“Now. Go. Your Templar is getting very anxious.”
Finnley was surprised by how easily he just let her go. But she realized that she wasn’t an enemy to him. Or the other Hyvens either.
Lord, guide my steps. She prayed as she dashed around him and clutched the envelope and daggers close to her chest.
Running around the corner she gasped and backtracked.
Leaning against the wall she tried to gain control over her rapid breathing.
A major battle was going on between the Hyvens and the H.U.N.T.E.R agents.
Ok…global peace…right…got to start somewhere. She thought to herself.
Hearing the gun shots ringing between each line. She knew she was about to do a really, really stupid thing.
But seeing Jayson jump at the Hyvens, his swords a blur, she knew she had to do it.
“No! Stop it!!” She ran out in between both lines. Using her new found powers to dodge bullets and to keep everyone else from getting hurt.
Standing like a tree, rooted in midst of the fight.
There was a moment when dead silence was heard. She looked over her shoulder at the group of Hyven and nodded. They all lowered their weapons, and she turned her attention to the agents.
“Put those weapons down.” She demanded in a strong tone. Everyone was so shocked that they were only stunned.
“Now!”
They glanced at each other, then to Jayson. He backed off from the Hyven he had been fighting with his hands raised. He sheathed his swords and nodded to his men. Gradually, they put their weapons down.
“Thank you.” She said with a sigh of relief.
Jayson walked over to her, asking her a question with his eyes.
“Tell you latter.” She murmured. “Now can we please just leave? With out the bloodshed?” She pleaded.
Jay nodded and slipped his arm around her neck. Pulling her into a tight hug, they both relaxed.
“Come on.” He said. Offering her canvas bag. She smiled and slung it over her shoulder. Slipping the wand and envelope into it. He offered her his hand, which she gladly took.
Jay made a hand signal to his men and they all filed out.
As they moved off, she glanced over her shoulder.
Every Hyven in the room bowed their heads and placed their fists over their hearts.
Finnley’s eyes grew wide as Azad gave her a slight head nod.
Then they disappeared out of sight as they rounded the corner.
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“What happened?”
“A lot. I don’t have time to explain it all. But keep an open mind, Jayson.”
Finnley squeezed his hand as she looked up into his screaming blue eyes.
She was speaking in a shushed whisper because she didn’t want the agents to over hear.
They were making their way to the helicopter that waited for them. One of the agents had given her an ear com, but she had been hesitant to put it in.
Jayson noticed the urgency in her eyes, and the darting of her eyes.
“Then tell me now.” Jayson urged.
Finnley shook her head as the wind created from the helicopter’s blades.
“No!” she cried in a whisper. Pulling her hair onto one shoulder. “Not here.”
He was about to argue, but she gripped his arms.
“Please Jayson…I promise I will tell all. But please…Not here. I give you my word. But please not in front of all of them…please.”
Jayson took one look at Finnley and nodded.
“Ok…We can talk as soon as we get back. Agreed?”
Finnley nodded.
“Agreed.”
“Captain! Assassin! Please!”
They jumped into the helicopter and it took off.
Through the entire flight back no one in the helicopter talked to each other. However, the people from HQ did loads of talking!
Finnley sat numbly as she anticipated every question they asked. Her new found powers weren’t completely under her control.
“Jay?” She whispered into the headphone mic.
“Yeah?”
“You don’t happen to have-”
“A pain killer and a cherry Coke?”
She grinned at him as he passed it over.
“You’re a life saver.” She muttered. After taking the pill, and a sip of the Coke, she leaned her head against the back of her seat and closed her eyes.
As much as she tried, she just couldn’t tune Maxxie’s worried voice ringing in her ears.
“Maxxie? I don’t meant to be rude but…would you please stop talking? I’m really, really tired.”
“Oh! Yes ok. I’ll do that. Shutting up now. Have a safe trip home.”
Finnley nodded and took the headset off.
Resting her head on Jayson’s shoulder, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Jayson wrapped his arm around her small shoulders and praised the Lord she was safe and sound.
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Jayson never left Finnley’s side as she was checked for any signs of brutality that might have been bestowed upon her. Nor did he leave her when she was questioned by Martha.
The Phantom Team grouped up in the lounge room and there was hugs all around.
Finnley noticed how well Bekah was getting along with all of them. She seemed to be fitting in much better now.
“So, what happened to you?” Kaden asked. With the expectance of a good story.
“Well…uh-”
“Don’t bother her Kaden!” Bekah jumped in. “Can’t you see she’s exaughsted! Leave the poor girl alone. Jayson I suggest you take her home before she passes out. We’ll see you latter Finnley.”
They all rose to their feet and the girls exchanged more hugs. Finnley even gave Kaden a hug.
“Stay out of trouble. Especially with the girls.” She ordered with a playful grin.
He gave her a salute with a chuckle.
“As always.”
She laughed.
“Yeah, yeah. Bekah, keep an eye on him.”
Rabekah nodded.
“Will do. You can count on it. Oh, here.” She handed over a piece of scrap paper.
“Just in case you need a friend to call.”
Finnley smiled as she tucked the phone number into her bag.
“Thanks. See ya’ll latter.”
They all nodded and her and Jayson left.
Sense Jayson’s car was pretty much destroyed, the only form of transportation he had left, was his motorcycle.
Lucky for Finnley, she had just changed into her trench coat and a pair of boots and jeans.
Jumping up after Jay, she forced herself not to fall asleep. She knew he was going to stop somewhere, only she didn’t know where.
It was the park.
The park where Ryan Stevens decided to steal a kiss from her. And also the same park where she gave him a black eye and bloody nose.
Jay turned the engine off and she hopped down. Sense the sun had gone down, the lamps were now lit, giving a warm and fairytale like glow.
Finnley chuckled as they walked down the path.
“So…where do you want me to start?” She asked. Shoving her hands into her pockets.
“The beginning would be preferred.”
They both chuckled.
“Ok. I blacked out before I ever reached the ground. And when I woke up, I was in this basement…”
Finnley told him the whole story. From start to finish. She even took out the wand as proof. She repeated what Azad said about peace and how they had to work to get it. She didn’t want the world to turn into a war zone when she could stop it.
She did however, avoid telling him that she was a Hyven. And that for some reason she could see the future.
They were still walking when it was well past midnight when she had finally finished her story.
Jay exhaled slowly and stopped walking.
Finnley turned and stood in front of him.
“You ok?”
He nodded slowly.
“Yeah…yeah that’s just a lot to take in.”
“Well try taking it in in a matter of minutes.” She chuckled. “But yeah. I agree.”
Jayson searched her eyes as she searched his.
She was looking for a hint that he might believe anything she had just said.
He was looking at that familiar sign of truth.
“So I’m your Templar?” He asked with a cocked eyebrow.
Finn’s eyes grew wide as she averted her eyes and tried to hide the blush by turning around and continue walking.
“So he says. But apparently you aren’t the only one.” She answered.
“Oh? And who is the other?” He asked, falling into step with her.
She shrugged.
“No clue! But I imagine God will show us when the time’s right.”
Jayson nodded and slid his fingers in between hers.
She glanced down then up at him.
“Well in the mean time, you had better learn to take care of yourself.”
Her brow furled in confusion.
“Why?”
“Because I’m not going to be around for a while.”
“Why?”
“I’ve got some…business to conclude. So you’re going to be on your own for a while.”
“Why?”
He looked down at her and she giggled.
“You’re just trying to annoy me aren’t you?” He asked with a grin creeping up.
“I don’t know.” She said with a smile and a cocked eyebrow. “Is it working?”
He gazed down at her with a tender smile and just looked at her.
“Nah.”
She smiled and looked down at the ground.
“Will you come back?” She asked quietly.
“Finnley!!”
She jumped and looked up. A surprised smile crossed her face as she let go of Jay’s hand and ran forward.
“Tanya!”
“Yes! Hello? You’re best friend?? Ring a bell??”
Tanya giggled and hugged her best friend.
“Look at you! A new hair cut! New clothes! Wow!! That retreat must be really, really good!!”
Finnley was slightly confused at the mention of a retreat, but she just went with it.
“Yeah. Really good.”
Tanya glanced over her shoulder and noticed Jayson.
“Ooh. Someone’s got a date.” She said with a growing grin. “You go girl!”
“Shh!” Finnley whispered, jumping at her friend to cover her mouth. “It’s not a date.”
Tanya moved her hand and rolled her eyes.
“Yeah, yeah. You were holding hands! What more do you want?”
Now it was Finn’s turn to roll her eyes.
“Whatever.”
“Oh hey! While you’re here. My birthday is tomorrow. You’re coming right?”
“Uh…” Finnley figured she would be sleeping in.
“Great! It’s at nine ‘o clock. And it’s formal. So get a dress, and you can show off your dazzling new look, along with your awesome dance moves!”
Finn smiled and nodded.
“Alright! See you then!”
“Yup! I’ve got to go get the dog, I’ll catch you latter!”
Tanya gave her a quick hug and walked passed Jayson with a wave and a darting eye.
Finnley exhaled and shook her head.
“Awesome. Just fantastic. It’s formal. I don’t have a dress!! Why on Earth would she think I own a dress?!” She asked herself.
Jayson chuckled as he came up behind her.
“I’m sure you’ll think of something. Come on. I’ll take you home.”
“You never answered my question mister.” She pointed out as they walked back to his bike.
“That’s because…” She noticed the torn look on his face and knew.
“You haven’t decided yet.” She finished for him, starring at her shoes again.
Jayson nodded.
“Yeah I haven’t. But when I have. You’ll be the first to know.”
She scoffed.
“Well thanks for that.”
“Don’t mention it.”
Jayson said with a smile as he ran up ahead and started the engine.
Finnley took a shaky breath and wiped away a tear.
And here goes the rollercoaster.
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