Fairy Guardian - Carson Ch21

Flash ended in a three-level warehouse bar. Smelled of smoke, fresh oxygen, and hint of fog machine with too much cologne. One of those rave clubs with the dark ambience, neon accessories, people or this case, fairies with barely any clothing, and of course drinks with a drugs on the side. It seems we were in the VIP section on the top floor looking over everyone, like a King looking at his peasants. 

With the impact of Hal rejecting me, being kidnapped by the enemy of the state, and now being at a place I have avoided like the plague to make sure I stay sober was too much.  Dropping on the red couch behind me with the sound of leather stretching. Putting my head down, no tears Thanks God. Body, mind, spirit had enough. Totally exhaustion set in. How much can one take? Fate is twisted. 

"Cara, don't be upset by me. I thought that lovesick brute of a Prince would never allow you out of his site. I had to take my chance," sympathy came to his voice. Looking up at him, gone was the pirate and what stood in front of me was a very slick club owner with a tailored black suit. Giving Hal the finger in my mind, I gave Damien a very bold look over. He was danger, delectable, and delicious. Maybe it's my magic or my body is thinking for me. 

"Why did you bring me here Damien?" Before his answer came out of his mouth I remembered he took Ember and Lily. Panic went through. Got up quickly and put my hands on his chest and gave a push, "What did you do with the twins? Are they Ok? Did you put them in a dungeon?" Maybe it was pent up rage of being pushed around too much lately. "Look at me Cara," he says. 

My eyes trailing to his midnight eyes, "They are safe. I promise you. Until my business is done with the Royal house, consider you and the twins as my guests. No one will be hurt on my watch." patience and understanding could be heard from his voice but I another thought occurred to me. "Damien, that is hard to believe when you have tried to kill me three times,' sarcasm came out of my shrill vocal cords. 

He boldly took my hands off his chest and then put them around his neck. Pulling me closer, Damien states with a snicker, "True. Very true. But to be fair, I did not know you yet. And how beautiful you are." Chuckling, his lips were getting closer to mine. Licked my lips. I should pull away. He tried to kill me and kidnapped me. There was this draw between us. Energy pull, as if two magnets can't keep apart. Feeling daring and maybe a little vindictive after being tossed a way. His own mother told me told me to spread your wings elsewhere. Cool lips touch mine. A spark happened once again. Jumped back, like I got bit by a snake. He looked more intrigued and maybe a little something else. 

Both are eyes met, Damien touches his lips, "Interesting. Normally I have to work extra for this kind of light magic." Licking his lips for an extra taste of the spark we shared. What is going on? Two powerful fairy beings drawn to a me? Me. Pleading enter his eyes and face, says...

"Let me show you my world Cara, at least why I have you."  Pulling me to the couch, a screen came down out of the ceiling. Huge 70 inch TV. A movie starts to play, but I have the impression its not Indian Jones. 

Two Stars were coming down from the sky. Hit hard and explosion of luster dust fell over the ground. Luster dust being the sparkly gold, silver, or rainbow you put on a painting or rock. Once the luster dust settled a naked man and woman appeared. Very young Regina and the King, but in their background stood a shadow. 

Next scene, the Shadow was dying and with it the Queen and King lay at his side. The Queen reached over and touched his forehead, and light magic went from her to him. The shadow was restored. No words were played only the images. A fairy laying dying and the shadow appeared, took their magic and ended their suffering. Shadow closed their eyes, burnt the body, and gave it back to the land. Finally, scene was a fairy coming and pleading with the shadow, again could not hear the words. Shadow head space bent and a needle came out of the shadow and pierced the green beast humanoid. I could make out the words, Thank you. Beast was no more a shadow laid in its place. 

Screen went back up. Feeling the leather move against my back as I move out this awkwardness. Damien is the villain in this movie? Was he? Why is he showing me his history? Why me? Heart went to out to him. After knowing, each fairy dark or light, has to have some kind of way to restore their magic. Is dark magic evil? Do they steal light magic? Given freely light magic? So confused. 

Moving away from him for distance. Felt like getting out of the fire with Hal into the firing pan with The Shadow King. Never having to deal with two relationships at once. Both at fairies has some pluses and minutes. Shaking my head, except Hal is gone. He wants to sizzle this fizzle with us. Truthfully looking at his potent and dynamic presence, I had nothing to go back to at the palace except Regina. Making up my mind. 

"As long as I can see the twins are Ok. I will stay until you played your political games with the King," saying it in a rush. Also added, "Can we leave here? I. I don't drink or do drugs, and this environment is not my scene." Saying under my breath, anymore.  

"My little human. I know everything about you. A little birdie told me your life story, and I have spies in the human world as well. We can leave after I show you something first," then he turned around. The music stopped. Silence. Which was weird in a club that was pumping some loud DJ music moments ago. He was getting ready to address his admirers.  

"You know why you are all here. Each one of you signed agreements to give your host, yours truly, what is required for entrance. May you let go of everything.' pause, "you no longer need." His silky voice never rose but could be heard in every corner of the building. In front of my eyes, his body dissipated to a black shadow. just like in the movie we just watched. Goosebumps spread down my body. Fear licked my spine. Next the shadow in front of me spread like a spider web and reached every fairy in the place. The shadow needle at their backs, except for the staff, was pushed into them quickly. Like an ER nurse getting your IV ready.  

Mind wanted to leave my consciousness all together. Exit left. What was occurring cannot be real, the needle was taking their light magic. He prepared me with the, this-is-your-life movie. Seeing it in person, gave me the image of a mosquito taking blood. A scream was forming in my throat, but the sound never came out. No looks of horror were on the faces of the; fey, beasts, pixies, trolls, and all in attendance. It was ecstasy. 

His display, ended as quickly as it began. Shadows pulled away from everyone's backs. Damien took form once more. Music returned. Elevation and joy were felt coming off in waves with magic coming off their bodies in celebration. The club was now showing how much joy, by practically doing it on the dance floor. Closing my eyes. Sickness went through me. Shame, guilt, and recognition came next. How many times drinks and/or drugs let me escape from my trainwreck life? Four years of escaping until it almost cost me my life.  And Regina. A revolting emotion came over me; I could not judge anyone in the club or Damien. The human world filled me with my own shadows. 

Plopping down on the couch once more, in a whisper, "Can we leave now?" Grabbing me off the red leather and taking me in his arms. Flashed us somewhere. Eyes closed. Heard what sounded like high heels coming towards me. 

"What is she doing here Damien? And why are you holding her?" I knew that voice. Looking up at the woman coming towards us, "Anna?"