CHAPTER 17

Macy stared in awe at the red dragon behind her . It's pure crystal eyes flashing dangerously at her. She gulpedas it stood to it's full height.

" Hydra stop you'll make the girl pass out..." Chase said to it.

" Wow!" Macy said as it was the only thing she was able to say. " I thought they we're extinct"

Hydra sneered and swiveled it's head to meet her gaze." Do I look frekle and bones princess"

Macy moved back as steam blew in her face. She could see its razor sharp teeth as it flashed before her eyes.

" Did you just talk without moving your mouth..." Macy asked.

" Like me he can speak through your subconscious..." Chase said.

Macy rolled her eyes. " Great another person invading my privacy..."

Hydra chuffed steam puffing out.

" Such a diva!" Macy said but still couldn't get over its glorious presence. It was Damned beautiful.

" Stop staring pesky being..." Hydra said. " It's annoying!"

Macy looked away and was about to speak when footsteps echoed coming towards the valley. At that moment , Chase and Hydra vanished leaving Macy alone.

" Fuck!" Macy cursed just as members of the empathetic category walked up to her.

Macy pressed her lip into a thin line.

" Why are you here?" One of them asked. Macy could feel Hydra's eyes burn into her back.

" Taking a breather!" Macy said." But I'm almost leaving..."

"Hurry up the valley is about to be closed of for the night..."

Macy nodded as they left and Chase and Hydra reappeared. Macy crossed her arms over her chest.

" I have so many questions..."

" They'll have to wait. We need to get all your powers in check..." Chase said. Macy was focused on a staring battle with Hydra.

" I'm sorry. Do we have a problem...." Macy asked not breaking contact." Cause I would love to be enlightened."

Hydra chuffed steam. " The only problem is that you are a walking disaster..."

Macy rolled her eyes.

" That is why am going to train her..." Chase said.

Macy looks stunned. " You?"

" Yes , if you haven't noticed we have a connection and I'm not willing to find out what happens if you die..." Chase states walking towards Macy.

Macy nods. Whatever it's is that is between them may have their lives tethered.

*****

Mark grins as he walks up to the gang. He settles and smiles at them .

" Miss me !" He places his hands on the table.

" Nice to see you're not dead..." Henry says sarcastically.

Mark chuckles. " Life gave me a second chance. " His eyes glimer startling them all.

" You're a shadow!" Danny gasps.

" Yes darling. But don't worry I won't hurt you. Not yet. Just stay out of my way " Mark threatens.

" What do you want?" Luke asked.

" Nothing much just warning you. Don't cross me and don't worry I played along with the story you told Harley..."

They all look stunned. He didn't tell the council what really happened.

Mark stands up and brushes Judy's chin. "Say hello to Macy for me..."

They all watch him leave all deep in thought.

" Something is wrong!" Luke said as he broke the silence.

"Everything is wrong..." Judy days . " That bastard is still alive!"

Henry is lost in thought as the rest argue. He can't point it but feels something is off.

" Anyone know his powers..." Henry asks.

" Maybe healing..." Judy says. " But I know we are all wondering the same thing. Why are shadows after Macy"

They all go silent. " There seems to be something we're missing " Danny said.

******

At the combat field Jason assigns weapons to the newbies. Most of the students including Macy's friends choose swords of different kinds but Macy can't pick any.

" I will kill you during a match" Megan says to Macy as she shows Macy her sword with a blue hilt. She skillfully handles it .

Jason notices Macy doesn't have a weapon and calls out their match. He refuses to grade Macy till she finds a weapon and suspends her from the class.

Macy walks feeling dejected.

" Hey..." Harry calls out ." Everything alright"

Macy shakes her head. " I can't choose a weapon to use. "

Harry walks her to the armory where it is lined with all weapons. He shows her all the weapons.

" Tell me what you can't wield ..." Harry says walking towards her.

" Isn't it illegal that we're here?"

" It is but we were never here..."

Macy chuckles. " Well I find a sword tiresome to wield and quite uncomfortable. "

Harry nods ." Show me what you can do " He tosses a sword and prepares for a duel.

Macy catches it and wields it but her poor grip causes Harry to remove it from her hand.

"See..."

Harry walks towards her as he laughs. He sheaths his sword and takes Macy. He stands behind Macy and helps her wield the sword as he breaths on her neck. Macy laughs and giggles.

"Focus!" Harry says.

" That's kinda difficult when you're teasing me..."

She turns to face him as he pulls her by her waist. He smirks before lowering his head to kiss her passionately. She returns his kiss as his hands roam over her body.

" Go get more armory" someone yells grabbing their attention and breaking the moment.

" We should leave!" Macy says her head resting on his.

" We should"