Chapter 44
Despite the girls not being expelled. They were sent to Cats Cradle for the afternoon. To clean and polish the Cradle’s supply of knives while their parents went to talk with Addam’s family. Leaving the teenagers under the watchful gaze of Sister Cara.
Persephone and Hanna sneaked away from the punishment, to the nurse’s office. Where Hanna sat on the exam couch, back to her girlfriend and shoulder exposed. Persephone tended to the wound. Pulling out glass shards, then cleaned the blood off Hanna’s skin. Watching with eagle eyes as Hanna’s skin healed over open wounds, stitching itself back together and leaving not a trace of damage behind.
“You know I can do this myself” Hanna advised.
Persephone huffed “I know” she spoke. She looked over Hanna’s shoulder with a small smile. “But I like taking care of you”. Her attention lingered on Hanna for a few moments, before she shook her head and continued her work “I don’t like it when you get hurt though”
“Neither do I, but it doesn’t hurt for long, not anymore”
“You know you can protect yourself first, you don’t have to risk your body on the line for someone else”
Hanna turned her head to Persephone, watching her work with a small frown. “I know, but if I can stop someone I care about being hurt, or anyone hurting, then I’m going to do it”
“My knight in shining armour” Persephone chuckled. “You are not invincible!”
“Well not entirely” Hanna shrugged. “Mean not now, in my angel form I’m pretty invincible, like superman”
“Hmm” Persephone comment, scrunching her face for a moment. She removed the last piece of glass, turned to Hanna and admitted “I prefer Wonder Woman”
Hanna blushed, her eyes shifted to bright glowing yellow. “fair enough”
“Top three superheros of all times” Persephone stated, running her hand up Hanna’s skin to around her neck. Hanna looked up in hopeful daze. “You. Wonder Woman and Super girl!”
Hanna let out a giddy laugh “woah, I beat those two”
Persephone laughed, she pulled Hanna closer till their lips were inches apart and whispered in adoring tone “You, are my superhero and I love you so much”
“Love you too”
The lovers only just felt their lips brush when the door burst open. They jumped at the noise, leaping apart to opposite sides of the exam couch. Sister Cara poked her head in and stifled a giggle at the ladies, especially the way they looked so guilty at her intrusion. “There you two are” Sister Cara giggled. “I wondered where you two went, now come on, you don’t want to keep your friends waiting” she left the room with another word, but not without a sneaked knowing smile.
Hanna sighed, throwing her head back dramatically. “that could have gone better” she said.
Persephone bit her lip, looking down to the ground “yeah that could of”. She turned her head back to Hanna and asked her “what now?”
Hanna turned to her, shrugged and then admitted “Now we see how much shit I’m in”. She threw herself off the couch and began walking to the door.
Persephone dropped from the exam couch and caught up with her girlfriend. Grabbing her hand and pulling her back. “No” she said. Turning her gaze up to her girlfriend with a knowing smile “We, are going to find out!”.
Hanna forced a chuckle.
Persephone pulled her girlfriend along to the door, dragging her out of the nurse.
The couple reunited with their friends in the rec room. Sister Cara stood in the middle of the room with hands clasped together, held in front of her stomach. Sister Cara watched as the friends regrouped before her. “now then” She spoke, trying to hold back her smile. Her body did a little sway side to side as they focus on her, with nervous anticipation. “Your parents have left you under my supervision after today’s event” she paused, looking to Hanna who gave her a nervous smile. She smiled back, then focused on the entire group. “So since they are away…I decided the best punishment is…” she trailed off, letting her words settle in.
Suddenly Sister Cara reached behind her back and pulled out Shrek DVD. “Movie night” she called.
A mixture of cries echoed around the room. “Oh thank god” Persephone sighed. “Hell yeah” Kit boosted with Hanna’s encouraging hoots and Addams amused “very well”.
“Well come on then, gather around I got the stash of popcorn and sodas, lets go” Sister Cara encouraged. At once she took off running out of the rec room with the girls in tow.
As the movie came to a close, their bellies full of popcorn and soda. The girls and Sister Cara gathered on the common room lounge. Watching the movie wide eye and most, with excitement in their gaze. Curled under shared blanket.
Kit didn’t share the same excitement as the others. At first, she was eager to watch the movie. Laying her head on Addams shoulder, her mind soon lost interest in the movie. Drifting back to her past.
When the credits started to play, Kit leapt to her feet. All eyes turned to her. Kit cleared her throat. “Thanks for the movie, but I need to go”
“yeah sure of course, but straight home” Sister Cara ordered.
Addams pushed off the blanket and walked over to Kit. “Are you okay?” the goth asked.
Kit smiled with a grateful nod. “yeah, actually, can you come with me?”
“of course”
Kit nodded. She turned to the rest of the group and reassured “I’ll explain tomorrow, I’ll see you then”
“See you then” Hanna answered.
“Let us know if you need anything” Persephone added.
“Yeah sure” Kit replied, she took her girlfriend’s hand and escorted her away.
“Actually” Hanna began, she pulled herself up and turned to the others. “If it’s alright, may I go out for a bit?”
“Sure” Sister Cara replied. “But be back here before dark”
“You got it”
“What exactly are you up to?” Persephone questioned.
Hanna turned to her girlfriend and gave her a wink. Hanna raced out of the room, phasing through solid brick.
Persephone laughed, shaking her head “what is she up to”
“I’m pretty sure you are about to find out, but in the meantime…”
Persephone turned to Sister Cara and asked with a hopeful voice “Can we watch Shrek 2?”
“Yes” Sister Cara cried excitedly. The two jumped off the couch, Persephone racing off for more movie snacks while Sister Cara changed DVDs.
Meanwhile down in the local Harbor, just outside of town
Dusk was settling in for the night. Abandon by the dock workers for the day. Two police vans drove down the Harbor, one perfectly fine and the other had rather large human shape dint in the other side of van. The battle ridden van drove for the harbor edge and swung around the bend and parked with back door facing the ramps. The second van parked facing the first.
The second van’s back door swung open and men, dressed in street clothes pilled out. Three with guns armed infiltrated the area, ensuring they were all alone. Two more went to a nearby rusty fishing trawler, preparing the vehicle for departure.
Rovdjur leapt out of the second van’s passenger seat. He took two steps from the vehicle. Tilted his chin to the sky and inhaled the ocean breeze. He opened his eyes. Tilting his head to his men, watching them work. Rovdjur sighed, watching two of his men head straight for the second van. “Well come on then, we don’t have all day” he growled, striding for the van.
The door ripped open, to reveal the kidnapped punks. Stripped of their clothing and forced into jeans and long-sleeved shirts, with cuffs buried in their wrists. Rovdjur stood in the middle of the doorway, hands in his pockets and twisted smirk. “Get out” Rovdjur ordered.
The punks fearfully crawled out of the van. Head held low and hunched. Their wrists held against their stomach. The punks lined up in a single row. They couldn’t bare to look Rovdjur in the eye. They could feel his cold eyes bearing down on each of them, one by one.
”Well then” Rovdjur spoke. ”You lot will do, now get on the fucking boat!” he ordered.
Under the usher of his guards, the punks were escorted for the ramp. One pink haired punk just stepped one foot on the ramp before she took off running. One guard tried to chase after, throwing himself at the woman. Only to immediately miss and fall flat on his face.
Rovdjur wasn’t phased by the escape attempt. He pulled out his gun and fired one single shot. The rest of the punks dropped to the ground. The bullet crashed through her skull. She slipped and fell sideways off the railing and into the ocean. Rovdjur turned to the punks and waved his gun to the left suggesting ”Anyone else want to escape”
The punks didn’t answer.
”Good” he said. ”Get moving”
The punks moved down the ramp onto the boat. Lambs to the slaughter, they moved as one. Taking a seat at the back of the boat. Rovdjur waited till they were seated before he followed after them. Down the ramp, first boat on the left. He jumped on and headed straight for the bow of the ship. He took a grip of the railing as the boat began to pull away from the ramp. Sailing through the parked ships and heading straight out to sea.
The ride was short. Rovdjur’s boat headed just outside the harbour gates and out to sea. Straight for an anchored shipping vessel that seen better days. They sailed straight for the ship and parked along side the vessel. The punks climbed on board, the guards and Rovdjur followed behind.
The ship was filled with people. Hard working labors dressed in the same uniform as the punks. Unraveling cargo boxes and moving equipment down below. Moving about the ship, ensuring this floating vessel of rust kept them all safe. Dozen of Wraith possessed guards were station throughout the ship, watching the people work. Wearing black padded armour and carrying rifles in hand, swords on their backs. The punks muttered scared whispers among each other at the very sighting of these guards. Their cold black eyes sending shivers down the frighten people.
Rovdjur wasn’t phased by these Wraith Guards. He took a moment to count their locations, then moved to usher the prisoners along.
Rovdjur led the group onto the command deck. Where Abyss stood, with back turned and hands clasped against her spine. Two Wraith guards, dressed in black clothes, padded armour and carrying swords, stood either side of the room watching the intruders, glaring. Another Wraith possessed man, dark blue hair tied back in braid, tanned skin, white scientist jacket, slacks and boots. He was busy working on tablet, walking back and forth across the room.
Rovdjur strode a few feet away from the door and announced ”My friend, I have new recruits”
”Recruits?” The Abyss chuckled. Abyss turned to face them and the punks collasped to the knees. Some screamed in terror from a single look in those demon eyes. ”Ah” The Abyss spoke. ”I see I am your first demon” she observed. ”But don’t worry, the initial shock will fade” she smirked as she took a few steps forward and the punks, moved back. ”You will have nothing to fear, for as long as you follow my rules and as your new commander, I assure you my rules are just and such are the consequences. Harlow”
The scientist, Harlow, turned to his master, then walked forward. He turned to the group and smiled for a moment. ”Under Master Abyss’s rule, you will live and work on this ship. Your pay will be earned and the sums will be plenty rewarding, along all human benefits met. Work hard and your loyalty will be rewarded”
As quickly as it came, the punks fear dissolved to mixture of wonder and confusion.
”Thank you Harlow” Abyss thanked. ”Now ladies and gentlemen; in your freetime I do encourage your own passions and strive for ambitions. However you want to live your mortal days, do freely and without fear, as long as those don’t interrupt your work...” Abyss walked forward till she was standing among them. Her mood darken as she stated ”However I don’t condone rape, slaves or the abuse on children” she stared at them, one by one she walked down the line till she stopped in front of Rovdjur. Her glare squinted full of suspicion. ”Dismissed, Harlow will show you the roots”
Harlow bowed before Abyss, then gestured for the door, then strode for the exist. The punks followed behind him.
When the door closed, Abyss turned away from Rovdjur and walked towards the window. ”You sure know where to find recruits” she comment, taking a stand in front of the glass. ”One makes you wonder how you managed to find them so quickly”
Rovdjur smirked, he strode to her side with hands in his pockets. ”It’s the economy. Work and homes are scares these days”
”You did hear my rules right?”
Rovdjur gave her a double take, then chuckled ”of course”
”Repeat it”
His smile darken to a sneer as he repeated ”no slaves, no rapes, no abuse on children”
”Good, then business can continue” she reached into her pocket and pulled out a bag brimming with cash. She tossed it over her shoulder. He caught it, peaked inside and roughly counted the prise sum. ”I need more recruits, find me more specialists, more trainees and report back here”
”as you wish” he replied. His smirk widen as he added ”Master” he bowed, then turned and headed straight for the door.
Abyss watched him leave before she refocused on the glass. Peering down to the ship and watching her crew work.
Back at the Silvs House
The tea was flowing among the crew as they hanged around the kitchen. The recent event of today already discussed and action for their children decided. Now they were onto a new topic.
“I’m telling you now, those two are dating!” Ava insisted and was instantly met with rounds of disapproval. “What I’m right about this” she exclaimed.
“Sure you are Angel wings” Mary laughed. She took a sip of her whisky and asked “remind me how did you two get together again”
“Through my grace and charm” Ava insisted proudly.
“And it took fucking ages to do it”
“Oh come on”
“No hang on, what about Persephone?” Camila questioned confused. “I thought Hanna was with her?”
“She’s right” Lilith agreed. “I thought the same”
“Besides who is this Cira Sandra?”
“New girl, she moved here several months ago” Beatrice advised. She took a sip of her tea and continued her discovered observation “She’s very popular, has friends in all circles and the crew”
“And what else do we know of her?” Lilith asked with impressed smile.
“Not much, she’s a mystery”
“well I’m sure she will be introducing herself to you guys on pancake days” Mary teased. Suddenly her phone vibrated, sending Mary jumping out of her chair. “what the?” Mary questioned. She reached into her phone and checked her phone message with a confused look. “okay we have to go”
“what for?” Lilith asked, then her phone started buzzing. She took out her phone and took a quick glance at the phone. “ah right” she comment, then turned to the Crew. “Yeah we have to go, Kit’s called a family meeting”
“Is there anything wrong?” Ava questioned concerned.
“Not sure Angel wings, but we’re about to find out. You’ll find out tomorrow. Breakfast at the Cradle” Mary assured, she took Lilith’s hand and the two started making their way to the door. Mary suddenly stopped and pointed Ava with a daring finger “Fifty euros your wrong”
“Fine by me” Ava chuckled.
“See you all there”
Camila took a long drag of her tea until her cup was dry. Then she got up and placed the teacup on the bench. “Well then, I better head back”
“We’ll come and collect the girls soon” Bea advised.
“I’ll let them kno-“
Suddenly the door burst open with a heavy bang. Followed by Hanna’s rushed apology “sorry, Mums I’m home!”.
“Well that’s one” Camila chuckled. She turned to her friends and said “see you tomorrow” before she headed to the door.
Hanna rushed into the kitchen as Camila entered. She dove past her Aunty with a quick “oops sorry, hi aunty”
“Afternoon Hanna, see you tomorrow”
“Yeah for sure” Hanna wished, she turned and briefly watched her aunty leave. Then focused back on her parents and rushed towards them. “Mums!” she announced. She ran to the table and almost collapsed forward onto the bench. She gripped the surface, took a few deep breaths, then focused back at them. “Hey Mums, can I borrow the picnic kit and go out tonight?”
“Yeah sure it’s in the cupboard” Ava answered.
“Thanks Mum” Hanna took off running across the kitchen and phased through the wall. The rush of her footsteps echoed from all corners of the house.
“Use the Doors!” Beatrice called. She turned to her wife and insisted “she gets that from you”
Ava turned to her wife and beamed proudly. Ava took a sip of her tea and turned for the hallway. “What’s happening tonight Sweetpea?”
“I’m going on a date!”
Ava turned to her wife and squealed, fist pumping the air with a gleeful whisper “I fucking knew it!”
“she hasn’t confirmed anything yet” Bea chuckled. She turned to the hallway and asked “Who are you going out with?”
Footsteps echoed overhead before Hanna phased through the ceiling. Landing on her feet with picnic basket in hand. Dressed in dark jeans, ruby and rose pattern shirt, suspenders half on and boots in hand. “Persephone” she announced as she rushed into the kitchen, gathering food and drink. Ignoring the way her mothers almost spat out their teas. “I wasn’t planning for tonight, just sort of happened and anyway tonight it’s supposed to be clear sky and mars should be visible so plus all round” she stuffed the items into her bag and turned to her mothers. Bouncing on the balls of her feet, she declared excitedly “It’s going to be good date, I can feel it”.
“You..and Persephone..are dating?” Beatrice asked surprised.
“Yes” Hanna answered cheerfully. “It hasn’t been going on long, but we haven’t had the chance to have a proper date in a while”
“That’s awesome sweetpea” Ava congratulated.
“Thanks mum”
“You like girls?” Bea asked curiously.
“Yeah” Hanna shrugged, throwing on her suspenders. “Yeah I do, I’ll be back before 9. Bye” with basket in hand, she ran out the back door. Phasing through glass. Her wings pushed over her collar and shirt, filling the space around her. The wings flapped once and her body was sent rocketing into the sky.
Ava turned to her wife smugly. Watching Beatrice stare into the backward, then slowly moved to face her. “Well then, sure I’m wrong about who our daughter is dating, bbbuuutt”
“Our daughter seems to be fine with her sexuality and preference of gender to love” Beatrice spoke amazed.
“No internalised homophobia” Ava summed up proudly.
“We did it!”
The lovers raised their cups and clinked their glasses and drink their tea.
Meanwhile at the Bar
Lilith and Mary walked into their establishment to find Kit and Addams waiting for them in the middle booth. Kit was nervous, shaking in her seat. While her girlfriend sat beside her, laid back and watching her girlfriend concerned.
“Hey kid” Mary announced as herself and Lilith wondered over. “What’s going on?”
“fine” Kit whispered nervously.
“You don’t seem fine” Lilith observed. She followed her partner, sitting other side of the booth. She leaned over the table and grasped her daughter’s hands. “tell us what’s wrong?”
“nothings wrong its just…well I…” Kit sighed, shaking her head. “Well I wanted to tell you all about my past, from where I..come from and how it led to the night we met”
Addams reached over and grabbed Kit’s forearm, giving her arm a comfortable squeeze.
Kit looked over to her girlfriend and smiled. Then focused back on her parents. To their concerned, but loving eyes watching her every movement. “I know I should have told you earlier, but I’m ready now”
“Take your time” Mary reassured. “We’re here every step of the way”
Kit nodded and so the tale came forth, spilling out of her being and out into the light. True to their road. Her parents and her girlfriend stayed with her every step of the way. Without judgement or interruption. Kit found herself unable to stop talking once she started, but she was relieved it was with them. With her family.