Chapter 16- Mirage

All night I ride with you

I know you've got my back

And I know I've got you

So come on

-Physical Dua Lila

There was a throbbing pain at the back of my head, it was hard but I opened my eyes and immediately shut it and bright light fogged up my vision. I was lying on Nathan with my head on his lap I felt my face heat up as I struggled to sit up.

"Rest, okay?" Was all he said two words and I was laying back on him and taking one breath at a time.

"I'm sorry to startle you Quinn, but magical beings do see my eyes so I avoid looking at anyone at all. I'm sorry about what happened with the Ramon's. Nathan check if she has any severe injuries." Swellius said bringing my attention to his features.

He was tall and good looking but lacked humanity I could feel that much from were I sat, but his eyes held compassion and kindness well I hoped so at least

Nathan pulled me up until I was sitting gently against his chest, his heart beating steadily and slowly putting me back to sleep.

"Don't sleep love, I need to check if you have concussion from your fall.", I complied but it took all the strength within me to stay awake. When Nathan finished assessing my injuries Swellius propped a chair in front of me. I tried move out of Nathan's hold but he didn't let me.

I didn't find the position to bad

"I already contacted your brother and he would be here in a few days time. But what I would like to know is why did two high level demons attack you and why are you still alive?", his eyes searched me as if willing me to lie.

"They rambled on about my kind. They said my head will fetch a high price in the underworld.", Lisa's voice echoed in my mind. The memory all too vivid. Nathan felt me tense up and he held on tighter.

"And do you know what your kind is? I also heard you took down one of them,how so?"

"I have no idea what I am sir, as no one tells me anything nowadays I'm left alone to figure it out. And for how I took them out.", my voice was even and clipped. Willing my dagger to appear in my hand it did. Shrugging out of Nathan's hold much to his dismay I stood up and gave enough space before it became a sword.

"You saw what it did to those Demons, I'm not to fond of the idea of doing the same to you."

"Well this changes everything my dear. I guess-"

Swellius was cut off by Xavier and Xena rushing into the room. They startled me and I accidentally pointed my sword at them.

"Woah there ,tiger drop the pointy thing.", Xavier said walking around me and sitting down on the couch opposite Nathan. Xena placed her hand on my shoulder and I immediately relaxed.

"You're an empath.", I didn't ask I knew the answer. My dagger disappeared from my hand.

"Yes, amongst other things."

"Now that we are well acquainted with one another could we get back to the matter at hand.", Swellius said effectively shutting us up.

"Last time I checked I had rank over you.", Xaviers voice piped up.

"Last time I check angel, you enrolled into MY school for reasons I don't know neither do I care. And you don't outrank me, not in the slightest.", with every word his eyes turned a deeper shade of red

Damn the whole room just went silent

"Could we talk about the attack that happened an hour ago.", Nathan's voice cut through the silence like a knife.

"Yes let's." Swellius said going back to his desk and crossing his arms.

His skin was pasty I could almost see his veins but I didn't comment on it and sat down beside Nathan. But trying not to lean into his touch was difficult.

"Now that we've established the much needed formalities let's get into the matter shall we?" Swellius said crossing his feet.

"Yes about that. I have reason to believe that I'm not human and I'm being targeted because of who my parents are." My voice was strong

"But that's the problem Q, we don't know who you are or where you came from." Xena said

"What about the bodies dropping. So far there has been two murders and if I'm right the numbers will go up." I said

Nathan cleared his throat " Quinn, do you know what sirens are? Well my uncle is in contact with a few so most of the student bodies are mirages."

"Like what percent?" I asked

"94% at least." Xavier shrugged

"Well the remaining 6% need to be saved I don't need anymore blood on my hands."

"I understand how you feel Quinn,but we have other matters to resolve like I need to report the deaths of two demons." Swellius said

"Two?! From where! Damn it Nathan I thought we agreed to kill them together." Xavier whimpered like a puppy a look of disbelief evident on his face.

"To be fair, I'm surprised none of you sense it during their class and Quinn managed to kill one of them at least. I couldn't let her have all the fun." Nathan said his arm now resting on my shoulder I tried not to make a big deal about it but it Xena still raised an eyebrow at us.

"Hold up. Since when were you two friends?" I asked

"These two are so close it unbelievable. I remember this one time when we were kids and the two of them ran around the yard nake-". She was cut off my Nathan and Xavier coughing rather loudly

"She doesn't need the details. We had to pretend to hate each other so you won't get to close to the truth. Though the human population is minuscule we don't need the few that are real to find out the truth." Nathan nodded in agreement to Xavier's statement.

"Well I think it's imperative that Quinn learns how to handle her weapon and you lot should teach her within reasonable times. Curfew still sticks but I suggest training her in that garden of yours. That large space is hardly used for anything." Swellius commented now placing his arms behind his head and closing his eyes

"Quinn aside from us who else knows you're not human?" Xena asked

"Andrew and Fairy why?" I tilted my head to the side and winced when Nathan's hold on my shoulder became too hard.

"Well that complicates things." Swellius remarked, "well I must be on my way. The higher up will have a fit if I'm late."

Standing up he brushed his suit down and tore at the air like it was paper a flash of light appeared and suddenly he was gone.

"What were you saying about Andrew, we need details." Nathan asked

"Why ask her when you can ask me yourself mismatch." Andrews voice filtered into the room and he appeared just as quickly and Swellius left holding one of his transport things

Things are about to hit the fan