Thanatos: The Blue Dawn

(13)Turquoise Family Tapestry

'Nyx used to say we were two sides of the same coin...'

Turquoise Family Tapestry

I stared dreamily at the wall; my eyes slanted and my head propped up on my palm while my fingers played with the small chain around my neck.

His pendant.

I was on cloud nine- my thoughts jumbling together like string as I tried to soak up every detail, every touch and every soft, sensual whisper. There wasn't enough time in the world for me to slow down my racing heart and cure me from my numb state of bliss.

He is so unbelievably incredible...

"Aurora."

Alexus snapped her fingers in front of my face and I shot back in my chair at the sudden loud noise. I looked up guiltily as she raised her eyebrow and stared down at me with her deep hazel eyes.

I smiled sheepishly; "Something wrong?"

"I don't know- you tell me..." Alexus said as she crossed her arms over her chest; "You've been busy with this spell for almost an hour now and all you've written is the title. Something on your mind?"

Yes, abs of steel, hands so talented they should win an Oscar and a mouth so sinful it could give Satan a run for his money...

"No, nothing." I smiled up at her with a bit too much glee.

Alexus furrowed her brows and looked me over with suspicious eyes; "I didn't realise the party went that well..."

Oh, no, but the after-party certainly did.

"Like I said earlier, it was fun and they were all very kind and welcoming."

Alexus nodded and walked around my chair to peer over my shoulder; "Are you having trouble with the spell? Is that why you've been daydreaming for the last hour?"

A small knowing smile was on her face. I tried to ignore it and pretend like I didn't know what she was talking about; "I was just thinking about it carefully before I put it down in words. You did tell me the structure of this one is quite difficult."

"Yes, but not so difficult that you can't even write down the preliminary cause and effect. Are you sure you're feeling alright. You look flushed?"

"I'm fine." I tried to push down my annoyance at her pestering, but I understood she was only worried and curious by my odd behaviour; "Let's get back to work, shall we?"

Alexus nodded and walked back to my desk to continue with her work for Hades. We were studying in my room for the day since Conrad needed his study for spell-practicals at the academy for the other students. I focused my eyes on the book in front of me and tapped my pencil against my chin.

Right, so this spell is called the 'Vertex'. It's supposed to create a large tornado, depending on the amount of power you put in. Now, the key thing is to remember to focus the energy from the soles of my feet so I don't accidently get sucked in myself. The spell could easily backfire on me, but Alexus did point out that I need to practice directing air with my fingertip, like with fire, to make sure that I control where its heading at all times...