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"How's my twin?"

"Same as my twin, knocked out...Ned should be with Jasper in his room."

"And you, how are you Freddie?"

"I'm oka-...well actually I'm not okay, Jade."

"Good, I don't know what mom's plan is when he asked you to help, or why Aroon brought you here in the first place, but I advice you...don't overstay your visit." Jade said glaring at him.

"And here I thought you were worried about me...You know it wasn't me who did this to Faunus, right?" Fernando said, "So what? you're still responsible for so many other shits...Ugh! what a waste of time! why am I even talking to you!" she replied coldly.

"You really resemble Garrick when he's Angry." Fernando said smiling, "As if I care...now, If you'll excuse me, I have a twin to checkup on." Jade said attempting to walk away, when Fernando spoke again "I'll play nice from now on, I care about Faunus as much as Jasper does...Twins things." stopping her in her tracks.

Secretly removing her amulet, [I know you won't believe me, none of you does...but I don't have full control over what's going on.

Yeah, I fucked-up...Bad...but I just wanted the Styles to pay for what they did to me.] his thoughts reached her.

"You're right I don't believe you, but you're also right about the Style family...Someone has to pay for all of this bullshit." Jade said and continued walking away.

As she took more steps, she passed by the Satcliffes, Lucius was pushing his mother's wheelchair with Aroon closely behind them.

It seemed like Aroon was trying to talk to Lucius who seemed a little angry at him, "You two, stop sulking already! at this point, the best thing to do is to let go of the past...you are to be married after all." Luciel said kindly to them, "Lu, talk to me Hun, please...You know how I can't handle you being angry with me." Aroon pleaded but Lucius remained silent.

[ I hate the idea of revenge, it only leads to more misery and heartbreak...I can't believe my own soulmate would do such a thing! does that mean everything Fernando did was influenced by that spell?!

Maybe Not, Fernando had some bad qualities from the start, but not so bad?...what would happen to poor Faunus then? what if he turns into someone different as Well?

Ugh! can Jasper have one peaceful day in his life?! he just found a love for himself for god's sake!] Jade heard Lucius's thoughts inside of her head, it made her smile a little knowing how kind Lucius was even in his own mind.

"Jade, correct?" Luciel greeted her with a wave, "Yeah, Thanks for helping today." Jade responded.

"Absolutely my pleasure!" He responded.

[I wonder what this child was doing? her brother was going through hell today and this is when she decides to show-up?

On the other hand, Maybe she didn't know how to help?

Then again, not all of us knew or were able to help today...if only I was healthy once again, maybe I could've help with more than just praying... Maybe I should take Fernando's offer?] Jade heard Luciel's thoughts as well, it made her smile fade a little, but also peaked her interest.

"Miss, Are you alright? I Know you went to visit Shadow today, how is she?" Aroon asked, "As usual, her health keeps deteriorating...madame Shanice's words are becoming true." Jade responded.

[I feel bad for Shadow, but when I look at it... she might be the luckiest of us all!

Shadow didn't have to deal with Fernando, she was loved by Master Ned and young Masters, she lived a long and fulfilling life!

And despite the fact she's dying of old age and health issues...I feel envious of her.

I just want to leave the past behind, grow old with Lucius and experience the boring but beautiful life of a normal person...At least, let me die in peace.] Aroon's thoughts echoed in Jade's mind, making her eyes water.

Fighting her tears, "People are strange, they never say what they truly want to say out loud." Jade said confusing the Satcliffes, but Aroon caught the hint, he knew what she was talking about.

[Miss, you're not wearing your amulet are you?...I apologize if my thoughts were upsetting you.] Aroon's thoughts reached her, so Jade simply shook her head with a 'No' and walked away from them.

"What just happened?" Lucius finally spoke, "I hope neither of you two said anything bad in your minds, Our Jade here is gifted with a burden of an ability." Aroon replied confusing them even more.

Jade on the other side, continued walking until she bumped into Matilda, "Whoa there! you good?" Matilda asked.

"No, I want to see my brother." Jade replied, "Umm, I don't know if it's a good idea." Matilda said nervously.

[Although I didn't stay in the room with them during the casting...the sounds of Faunus screaming like hell, are still ringing in my ears...it was as if someone was being idk? skinned alive?! fuckin scary, ugh!

How can Jasper even go through something like this, he's one tough motherfucker! Though the moment he came out of that room he passed out...who would make such a spell in the first place?! healing magic they said, it would be fun they said!] Matilda's thoughts were filled with fear, anger and confusion.

"How bad was it?" Jade asked, "What bad? the casting?! horrifying!...outside I felt like I was waiting for a pregnant person to give birth, except that that person was on fire!

I can assure you that not sticking around, might've been the best decision you've ever made Jade." Matilda replied.

"Was it really the best?...I feel like I left my brother to suffer alone...isn't this spell harmful to him too?" Jade asked.

"Y-yeah, Jasper apparently felt a part of Faunus's Pain...that's why he's still passed out." Matilda said.

Frustrated, Jade pulled out her cigarette pack, she attempted to light a cigarette but she realized she didn't carry her lighter with her, when Ned passed by.

Seeing that, Ned took the opportunity and snatched the cigarettes including the one in her hand, from her immediately, "No smoking in the house first of all.

And second, how much do you expect to live afterwards when you give-up on your immortality, if you keep on smoking like a chimney, Jade?!" Ned said with a hint of displease.

"Give me a break! you know what I'm going through." Jade replied, "I do know, that's why I refuse to let you smoke as a coping mechanism! plus, you keep saying you're gonna quit!" Ned said.

"Ugh...whatever you old hag! I'm gonna see my brother." she said stomping away.

"Did she just call you an old hag? and she survived it too?! why didn't you scold her?" Matilda asked, "I already did, I took her cigarettes...she's gonna become double the mess she already is." Ned replied before walking away to.

...Meanwhile...

"How are you? are you enjoying the academy?" Fernando asked, "Quit the 'Nice Act' Freddie, i don't want to talk to you." Garrick replied annoyed.

"Even without your memories...You still end-up hating me."

"I don't hate you...I don't have the energy to waste on hating you Freddie."

"I wish I can say the same to some people."

"So you helped them, in there?" Garrick asked, "What happened to you not wanting to talk to me?" Fernando replied amused.

"Nevermind, forget I said anything." Garrick said, "Your 'Lovely' asked me to help...Ned is such a good guy even though he doesn't have to be like that, I guess that's why I hate him." Fernando replied.

"People tend to hate those whom they admire deep within." Garrick stated, "Maybe...or maybe I just hate him because he has you." Fernando replied smiling.

"In any situation, you can't do anything right, even hating." Garrick said.

As if ignoring his ex, "Ugh my head hurt...I also seriously need to smoke." Fernando spoke while ruffling his own hair in frustration.

"There you go...just confiscated these from Jade's own hands." Ned who just came out of the front door, said tossing him the pack of cigarettes from before.

"Huh?...Thanks I guess." Fernando replied, the dark mage snapped his fingers together creating a small flame, and he used it to light-up a cigarette.

"I thought you had a no smoking policy here, lovely." Garrick said, "I do, but I'll make an exception since we're technically outside the house.

Anyways, I'm gonna go now so feel free to sleepover in the house, and if you need anything call me." Ned replied before giving Garrick a quick kiss on the lips.

Rolling his eyes at them, Fernando puffed a cloud of smoke into the air.

"In this late hour? going where?" Garrick asked, "Unexpected Work, I'm taking our wingman Freddie here to the hospital, apparently He suffered a head trauma prior to the casting." Ned casually said.

"Are you serious? he seems fine to me and he can Go by himself."

"With all due respect handsome, which one of us is the doctor here?...you should've seen him during the casting, he ended-up vomiting afterwards."

"Then why did you ask him for help? How can you just trust him?!"

"Garrick, we'll talk about this later."

"Stop fighting, you're making me feel bad." Fernando said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Real funny." Garrick replied annoyed, "Hey now, I'll be back as quickly as I can! you can text me the whole time if you like." Ned said reassuring his mate.

"Ugh, fine." Garrick gave-up, he gave Ned another kiss.

Smiling, "Thanks handsome." Ned said, he then ushered for Fernando to follow him.

But suddenly, his phone rang so Ned picked it up.

Ned: Yurei...Why you're calling me?

Yurei: Why the surprise reaction? is it odd to call my friend?

Ned: You and Tacito were a no-show today, even when I told you about what happened to Faunus.

Yurei: Sorry about that, we had guests...Yuri should've been aware of that, didn't they tell you?

Ned: *confused* Huh?

Yurei: Just so you know, I did you a favor today.

Ned: I'm not playing these games, what do you want?

Yurei: I used my second wish.

Ned: okay...does it affect me?

Yurei: it does I guess.

Ned: *Sighing* what did you wish for Yurei?

Yurei: For Thorn and Muriel to get their memories back.

-Ned blinked twice, he was definitely taken by surprise with Yurei's words.

Ned: if wishing something like this was possible, then why didn't you wish for everyone left without their memories to regain them...why just those two and not include Garrick as well?

Yurei: Garrick is your problem...consider it payback for lying to me occasionally.

Ned: Do you have any idea how bad you just made things?

Yurei: I know, Thorn didn't believe a single word we told him about his past life unlike Muriel, but now with his actual memories back...he's pissed off.

As a favor, I made sure to explain that Fernando was the mastermind behind everything, so he'll only seek him.

Ned: What are you talking about?!

Yurei: I know Fernando is at your House, and Thorn is coming your way.

Ned: You sent him here?! did you tell Thorn Fernando is here?! how did you even know about him being here?!

Yurei: I called you to warn you, I didn't mean for Thorn to lose his shit...and as his son's mate I felt like stopping him wouldn't work well for me.

Ned: You selfish little shit.

*Beeb*

"He hanged-up! that-Ugh!" Ned grunted, "What's up?" Fernando asked, "Thorn is coming, he got his memories back...

PS: he knows you're the one behind everything." Ned replied angrily, making Fernando's eyes widen.