Darkside 34 

Avery dressed and walked into the living room. Her sword and bow laid on the mantle. She drew the sword from the sheath. The light from the fire reflected on the sword. She smiled as it glimmered. She sheathed her sword and slung it over her shoulder along with her bow. Gracefully she walked out of the house. The snow melted beneath her bare feet as she walked. 

Avery could feel her powers growing by the second. It was well below freezing outside but she wasn’t the slightest bet cold in fact she was a little warm. She walked down the path towards the frozen lake.

Six large oval stones led out from the bank of the lake to a small island in the center. Avery walked out and sat in the center of the island with her legs crossed. She was glowing brightly and her marks danced across her skin. 

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Bette sat in her car outside of Alistair and Addy’s daycare remembering the last time she  had picked up Avery at this very daycare. She could see Avery’s bouncing brown curls blowing in the wind as she bounced down the stairs towards the car. She could still hear Avery calling her name as if she was really there. 

“Mommy, Mommy?” Bette snapped out of it and saw Alistair climbing into the back seat. Tina placed Addy in her carrier and then buckled Alistair. 

“Oh sorry. How was school buddy?” She asked. 

“It’s okay Mommy I miss sissy too, but no worries she’s coming home soon.” He said. 

“If only, buddy If only.” Bette said as Tina got in the car and took her hand. 

“Can we go see Auntie Shane? She said she would give me a really cool haircut. I want a mohawk.” He announced. 

“I don’t think so.” Tina said. 

“Actually we are going to see Auntie Kit for the weekend.” Bette said. 

“Aww. I wanted to go to the beach. I hate staying in that stuff castle. It’s no fun without sissy and she wont be there yet.” He said. 

“ALISTAIR! Your sister is dead and she never coming back.” Bette yelled. Addy started to cry.