Underworld

Chapter eight- The unexpected company

Madison's eyes grew large with rage, thrusting her hands towards my neck. Madison screamed into my face, tightening her grip. I gasped with shock, breathing slowly, until it came to a stop. Mason and Ryan rushed forward, dragging Madison off of me. I took in a deep breath, wrapping my hand around my neck. "HOW COULD YOU!" Madison screeched as Mason and Ryan pulled her back. I stared in shock, feeling Bella's and Amy's concerned eyes on me. I gave them both a face saying: What was that? They both shrugged, watching Mason mutter into Madison's ear. Ryan slowly took a step away from Madison, edging towards us. "What was that?" I asked nervously, as Madison glared down at me. "Never mind her. Are you ok?" Ryan's confused eyes stared deep into my brown eyes.

I nodded slowly, as Madison and Mason walked back towards us. Madison crossed her arms instantly, her cold, blue glare scanning me. Mason coughed quietly, hitting Madison in the side gently. Madison rolled her eyes, opening her jaw to speak. "I'm sorry for you being a cowardly ass bitch." Madison smiled sarcastically. The words sank in like knives, her and Madison had just become close, now this? I dropped my insecure gaze down on the red dust outlining my boots. "Madison," Ryan hissed quietly, giving her a stern glare. "Fine. Maia, I'm sorry." Madison spat rudely, spinning on her boots as she stalked away. "Guess we're going." Mason said sighing.

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By the time we got back, it was much later. Everyone was silent on the trip back, and Ryan had shown her how to draw a portal. I always had artist skills, just never used them. Bella groaned in annoyance as we entered the library, Patrick watching us. "So? How did it go?" Patrick said, his dark eyes dancing. "How did it go?" Madison asked, rage entering her edged voice again. Mason quickly grabbed his sister by the shoulders, dragging her back to stand beside him. "Patrick, why the hell would you let Maia go?" Ryan asked him angrily. "She needed to see the dark side. And, she's new, but who cares? Life is about taking risks. And what happened? You all look fine to me." Patrick respond, with an evil smile growing quickly across his face. "Are you kidding me? Aren't you forgetting someone?" Amy asked impatiently. Patrick stared down at them, squinting his eyes. "No." Patrick finally said in a low voice. "Are you blind?" Bella said sharply, crossing her arms.

"Jake got turned into a demon." Mason said, that was the first thing he said once we got back. His voice was quiet, filled with worry. Probably for his sister, she seemed pretty stressed. "Oh, well. What happened?" Patrick asked with the slightest bit of concern. Patrick folded his hands in his lap, as the corner of his mouth quirked up. I watched him carefully, suddenly not feeling trust in him anymore. "It was Maia's fault." Madison responded, sounding awfully quietly. For the first time in ever. "No it wasn't, it was Morren's." Bella stood up for her. The corner of her mouth quirked up, it always felt nice to have support from your friends. "Oh shut up, you didn't even know." Madison snapped at Bella. Bella looked taken back, glancing at Mason who stood there nervously. Bella rolled her eyes, soon dropping her brown gaze to the wooden floor. "We need the whole story." Patrick demanded, his patience snapping. Everyone whirled their eyes on me, the pressure sitting on my shoulders.

I closed my eyes for a minute, long enough to see faces flash behind my eyelids. Ryan, Mason, Madison, Katherine, Bella, Amy, Morren, Patrick, and finally Jake. A frown grew on her face slowly, as she began to speak. "Morren's my father." I said quickly, watching the shock faces grow. "Excuse me?" Ryan asked sternly. Patrick held up his hand, allowing me to continue. "My-Katherine, explained everything to me. My mother hated Morren, she had second thoughts right after their marriage. She had me soon after, and she wouldn't let Morren see me. Morren grew aggressive and my mother grew jealous. Morren was keeping his eyes on Katherine, and maybe my mother and Morren didn't marry for love. My mother soon gave me to Katherine, and then killed herself a coupe days after. Everything was a lie, even Nick, I thought he was my father for so long. Morren hates me, mainly because I look like my mother. But there's something else, something else I don't get. I couldn't take in anymore, I left Katherine and Morren, to go find Bella, Amy and Jake. Once I got there, Jake was already turned, Bella and Amy had no idea. I couldn't save Jake, I didn't know how."