Chapter 272: Dissatisfaction

Chapter 272: Dissatisfaction

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9th February 2013, Sayre Manor

(Jasmine Sayre POV)

"I understand that there were many causes that led to their abandonment of me, I just moved past it. I don't want to have anything to do with the Potter family, except for you, that is."

Rose shook her head, "My brother is dead, Jasmine. Can't you at least pretend to be grieving with me?"

"I didn't know Nathan, Rose. I cannot grieve a man that I did not know, especially one who betrayed you so readily."

"I think I need to be alone right now." Follow current novels on novelb((in).(com)

I protested for a second, "I'm not sure that, that is a good idea."

"I said LEAVE!" my sister yelled at me.

I nodded, with a blank face and removed a small box from my pocket dimension, "This box contains what was left of Nathan's body after the ritual was over. For all that is worth, Rose, I am sorry. I know that he was your brother, and that you cared for him, deeply."

I put the box on the dresser and slowly left the room, making sure to close the door, this time. I pretended not to hear Rose's sobbing screams as I walked away.

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(Selene Gallio POV)

Ever since she was born, Selene had felt empty, hungry for something that she was fundamentally missing. She blamed those moronic tribesmen of hers that performed an experimental ritual on her pregnant mother, hoping for a messiah that would save them from their enemy tribes. It was no wonder that they created a monster that drained them of their souls, or more accurately, their life force.

Gods, that was so long ago. She doesn't even remember how long it was. That's how old she was. But for what seemed like an eternity, all Selene felt was the constant hunger for souls, to drain them, and to feel complete for barely more than a moment. Oh, how she ached for the feeling of completeness she felt when she took someone's energy for herself.

When her wife got down, Selene was calmly sipping tea, hoping to make this as brief as possible, "So, what's next?"

Morrigan looked confused at her question, "I don't understand."

Selene let out an exasperated sigh, "Seriously, do you think that the rest of the Court of Shadows is just going to let you be?"

Morrigan shook her head, "I know, but what else can I do? If they get too close to this identity, I'll just fake my death once more. It isn't the first time that I used this trick."

"They might be mortal, but they're not stupid, Morrigan. They will see through your trick this time. They will not relent."

Selene's wife let out an exhausted sigh, "What do you want me to do? I can't just kill them all. The chaos alone would be a nightmare to deal with."

"And why is this your problem? You're free now, Morrigan. You have no more responsibilities. Not to fate, and especially not to Death. You owe these people nothing. If they hunt you down, then do the same to them. If they threaten your family then kill them before they hurt you. If they wish to kill themselves, then let them. They are not your responsibility."

Morrigan interjected, "Of course they are. I have watched over them ever since Atlantis fell. I have a duty as the last Daughter of Atlantis"

Selene interrupted her wife's tirade, "Atlantis is dead, Morrigan. Stop clinging to a dead city, because all that remains of her are fables and stories."

"...And me. I am what is left of Atlantis and I can't just let go of my legacy, of my past."

The Black Witch answered softly, "Atlantis was a great city, legendary even, but Morrigan, it's gone now. You need to stop working yourself to the bone trying to keep everything together, especially with what's coming. You have been spreading yourself thin for centuries, making sure that the muggles don't kill off the mage population, protecting the world from extra-dimensional threats, and keeping an eye on the mutant population, and the mage communities. You even crafted one of the most complex spells ever made, by gods and mortals alike, just to enforce the Statute of Secrecy, you've done enough.

The Morrigan didn't seem to be convinced so Selene continued, "but with how large the population has grown, and with it the number of dangers they involve themselves with. It's time to let go, remove the kiddy gloves and let them take care of themselves. You need to focus on dealing with Entropy and your deal with the Asgardians, and you can't afford any distractions."

Reluctantly, Morrigan nodded, "Fine, I'll try to let things go a little, but I will get involved if things go too far. As for the Court, I'll try to come up with something. I'm going to bed. It's been a long day and I'm exhausted."

Selene's wife walked up the stairs to their bedroom, leaving a disappointed Selene. She knew that tone. Morrigan was just going to let things be until the Court does something drastic. But no, not this time, Selene is going to take care of things before her wife gets hurt once more. And if she feeds on a few of her enemies along the way, well, no one has to know about it.

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