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Axarii's POV
The feeling of someone shaking me roughly startled me, causing me to jump up in shock. I looked around to see that I was in some sort of bedroom. Where? I have no idea.
"Oh, you're finally up. It's about time..." A voice spoke out. I looked next to me to see Bryant who looked annoyed.
I quickly went over to the other side of the bed, creating distance between the two of us.
"What the hell did you do to me?" I yelled out as I remembered bumping into him before I passed out. My hands automatically went to my belly. What if-
A deep chuckle escaped from him before he threw his hands up in the air. "Well would you look at that... Henry was right. You're pregnant again." He spoke out calmly.
He held up a hand, silencing me. "You're my sister, whether I like that or not. But I do hate you, I will always hate you for what you did to my mother." He stated.
"She brought you into this world, and you killed her." He spat out, looking at me with so much hatred.
"You were lucky though... giving birth to twins and still being here, must be nice." He added.
"Where are my children?" I asked him, staring at him the same way he was looking at me. "Oh? You've gotten quite bold since you and Xavier reminisced."
"Where is Cole and Reyna?" I asked again.
He sighed out, shoving his hands into his pants pockets, "They're here somewhere, with Henry." Was all he said.
"And where are we?"
He shook his head, "I don't owe you any explanation."
"Bryant why are you even doing this? I get you blame me for our mother's death but I've learned to move on... believe it or not I spoke with mom and she doesn't hate me-" I began.
"Shut up! You know absolutely nothing. Out of everyone, why the hell would she speak with you?!" He yelled out, him now standing in front of me angrily.
"Because of you my mother couldn't live the rest of her life. She couldn't watch her kids grow nor could she grow old with dad. Everything is your fault!" He pushed me roughly towards the wall, trapping me.
Tears were now streaming down my face as I looked at him in anger. Although I said I had forgiven myself, deep down I still felt guilty for being here.
Bryant then grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him. "Cut the bullshit. You never gave a damn about her, you never got the chance to even meet her." He spoke out dryly.
I slapped his hand away before shoving him away from me, "Not everything is about you Bryant! You're acting as if I asked for any of this to happen, I didn't ask to be made but here I am. She's my mother too, whether you like it or not and she knew the consequences of birthing me.
I've been put through so much pain because of you. Because of everyone! I've honestly lost count of how many times I wanted to end my own life. The fact that my brother and best friend were both in on ruining the one thing that made me happy, that kept me away from my dark past... is just sad.
I did nothing but love you guys and you did me so fucking wrong! And now I'm having to bring another baby into this cruel world. I don't deserve any of this!" I cried out, my vision blurred with all of the tears.
I yanked away when I felt a hand grab onto my arm, "You're my older brother Bryant! You're doing nothing but hurting me instead of protecting me!" I yelled out in anger.
Flashback
"Yumi?" Axarii muttered.
"Yes Axarii?"
"Why does Bryant hate me so much?" She asked softly. A small sigh escaped from Yumi before she patted Axarii's head.
"He doesn't hate you.. he's just-"
"Stop lying. He does hate me... he even told me he did the other day." Axarii added.
"He did?" She asked, Axarii nodding her head.
"That guy... it's nothing you did, he's still just upset about mom passing away." Yumi admitted.
"And... you look so much like her so it brings up memories." She added before cupping Axarii's face.
"No matter how mad we get at one another, we're siblings okay? So we'll always be there for each other." Yumi stated.
"Really?" Twelve year old Axarii asked. Yumi nodded her head in response.
"You don't hate me do you Yumi?" She asked.
"No. Of course not, you're my sister."
Not too long after their conversation, Bryant came down the stairs.
"I'll be back in a few." Was all he said before heading towards the door.
Okay be safe-" Yumi began but stopped when Axarii ran towards Bryant, hugging him just as he opened the door.
"What are you-"
"I'm sorry... please don't be mad at me anymore, I don't like it." Axarii muttered out as she held the end of his jacket.
"I love you." She added. Both Bryant and Yumi were surprised from her outburst. A giggle escaped Yumi before she ran towards the two, hugging them both.
"Yeah! We love you Bryant!" Yumi exclaimed, kissing him all over the face. Bryant groaned out before pushing Yumi away, a small smile forming on his face.
Okay." He said before pulling the two closer, Axarii smiling brightly.
"I love you too." He admitted.
"And I'll always be here to protect you two." Bryant added.
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Present
"Axarii I-" Bryant began.
"That's enough Bryant." A voice from behind spoke out.
After roughly wiping my eyes I looked at the person leaning against the doorframe.
"Dad? What are you doing here?"
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Xavier's POV
"I swear! That's all I know. Please Zay... spare me-" Rachael began.
My grip tighten around her neck, "Don't. Don't fucking call me that." I spat out. After I let her go I called Mason into the room.
This is not good.
"Anything good?" He asked.
"Mason, where is Arii's dad?" I asked him. He looked at me in confusion before responding, "I'm not really sure. We told him about finding Bryant and he just took off." He shrugged.
That damn man. "Mason don't you understand. Bryant's not the one we need to be after. It's their father, he's behind all of this!" I yelled out, Mason looked at me in shock and disbelief.
"Their father? But he-"
"It all makes sense now. He was only using Bryant's hatred to trick us, make us believe it was only him. We have to go." I spoke out before turning towards Rachael.
"Tell me their location. Right now... then you die."
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Axarii's POV
"Oh nothing. I just wanted to see my two children." My dad said. I couldn't help but look at him weirdly, he was acting strange. Did he forget about Yumi?
When I looked back at Bryant I saw that he was already staring at me. He looked sad, guilty.
"Dad let's just-" Bryant began.
"Shut up boy!" Both Bryant and I jumped from how loud he got. What is going on?
"You had one damn job and you couldn't even handle that." One job?
"Dad, you came to help us? Where are Reyna and Cole?" I asked him. When he looked at me I froze. His eyes... they were the same as Bryant's from earlier. He looked at me as if he wanted to kill me.
But why?
"Dad! Axarii saw mom... our mom doesn't hate her, she loves her so we can-" He began but stopped when dad pounded on the wall his fist.
"Didn't I say be quiet boy!" He yelled out.
"Your sister doesn't know what she's talking about. She's always been crazy." He added. I stared out him in shock before I backed away. Don't tell me...
Bryant looked at me with so much sadness. Why? Not too long ago he was threatening to kill me. His own sister.
I fell onto the ground as I found myself realizing everything. All of the memories. Conversations. Meetings. I placed a hand on my stomach while the other went to my mouth.
I stared at the ground as my eyes welled up with tears. My own father... wants to kill me.
Just the thought of that had me sobbing uncontrollably. A scream escaped from me as I shook in pain.
His words... they were all lies.
"Ahh. You've finally realized what's going on huh?" He asked. A small chuckle escaped from him. "That's good."
I love you Axarii.
You're my child. Our child.
It's not your fault.
I'll always protect you.
I missed you.
You're mom and I knew the consequences.
Everything is going to be fine.
"Why me?" I asked. More to myself than to him.
Cole and Reyna. I have to find them. I need to find them. Who knows what he'll do to them. My babies... I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you.
Bryant then slapped me lightly, making me look up at him. He gently pulled me up from the ground before steading me. He then wiped the tears from my eyes.
"Please don't kill me." I muttered out. He looked shocked from my words, hurt even. I saw him shaking slightly. He was lost. Just like me.
"I'm so sorry Arii. I don't want to kill you..." I looked up at him in confusion.
"I fucked up. I'm so fucked up. You're my bloody sister and I- I wanted to kill you." He muttered out in shock.
"The kids... I promise you that they are safe. They're elsewhere with Henry. I left them with him because I know he won't harm them." I couldn't help but be shocked by his words. He cared about them?
"All I can do is get you all out of here... before I atone for my sins." He said, tears streaming down his face as he smiled.
"What are you two mumbling about over there?" He asked.
"Is Yumi-" I began. He shook his head, "She's okay. She doesn't know about any of this... don't stress so much, it's not good for the baby."
"Just follow my lead and remember... down, left, right, left." I wanted to ask what he meant but he already turned around, waking towards dad. I followed behind him.
"Great. Now Bryant move aside-" Our father began before Bryant punched him square in the jaw, tackling him.
"Go!" He yelled out.
"But what about you-" I began.
"Don't worry about me just go!" He yelled out before our father punched him, the two now fighting one another.
"Why you! He yelled out. "How could you betray me for her?!"
"I'll kill you!"
"Arii go!" He repeated. I didn't want to leave him... what if dad really killed him? But I had to think about the baby, Cole and Reyna's safety.
"I'm sorry." I muttered out before taking off down the hall. As I ran Bryant's words echoed throughout my mind.
It's not good for the baby.
I'm so sorry.
He won't harm them.
Please don't be mad at me.
They are safe.
I promise you.
Tears streamed down my face as I ran. I know we've been through a lot... but he's still my brother. In the end he kept his promise. He protected me.
Please... please don't die.
I ended up coming across stairs. Down, left right left.
And that's what I did. I went down the stairs, turned left on the first hall, right on the second and left on the third. I was out of breath. I was hungry. Thirsty.
But my kids come first.
I came in contact with a door. I looked at it in confusion as I looked at the names engraved on it.
Reyna and Cole .
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