by R. Lynn
"Due to the time restraints we will not be stopping for food. You will have to make do with our blood supplies. They will keep you nourished and full of energy. Also for you Elementals the blood will strengthen you and you will not require sleep. This will allow us to travel through the night and save us invaluable time." Phoebe looked to Iresh, knowing that he would not like her orders. As expected he crossed his arms and glared at her defiantly.
Sollara stepped in the path of there non-verbal fight, blocking Iresh from escalating his glare. "Phoebe, you can’t force those who have chosen not to drink blood to do so— even if it’s to the benefit of the group. We will make time to eat and drive and sleep in shifts. This way those who choose to not drink the blood will not hold the others back."
Sollara wasn't going to risk a fight between Iresh and Phoebe, not now. Not when everyone needed to be working together. If they had any chance of success against Mari and the Descendants they would need to work as a team.
"Sollara, you need the strength that blood can give you. It will toughen your skin, make it resistant to weapons of magic. It gives you energy that allows you to disregard sleeping. It makes you faster, stronger, you will heal quicker and be an overall better weapon." Phoebe turned to glare at Iresh. "I know Iresh has warned you about me. I can sense his discord towards our ways. But you forget Iresh, that Sollara’s magic is the most powerful and hold’s the key to end the war that looms before us. If I were you I would want her to be prepared no matter what the cost." She turned back to Sollara and softened her voice. "Child, change is scary, I know. But we need you, the Dark Ones need you, Atlanticus needs you, the Elements need you, hell even the humans need you. Don't you think you should use anything that can help you with your cause?"
"I never asked for this Phoebe. I…I just don't think even the strength blood can give me will make me strong enough."
Sollara wasn't looking for pity. Honestly, she thought someone else was better suited to lead everyone to war. "I’m an emotional mess. We needed someone who is head smart and powerful to defeat Mari."
"No you are wrong, we need someone who loves, who feels emotions, who understands why we protect the way of the humans. Because a humans little emotion is what brings joy to our eternal life. Without them we have nothing. You understand that better than anyone. You will one day see that. The road ahead of you is tough and you will have to make hard decisions. Let your heart guide you and we will all be saved." Phoebe spoke to Sollara as though she were in a trance and was looking at something none of them could see. It was frightening but her words struck a cord within Sollara.
"What have you seen Phoebe?" Iresh demanded. "You must tell us if you know of something that will help.”
"I have seen many things in regards to Sollara. The mirror’s strength has become stronger around her. But I fear I cannot say what I have seen. If I were to put ideas in her head, it may jeopardize us all. Sollara must choose the path that she feels necessary not the one I have shown her." Phoebe turned and climbed into the truck ignoring the frightened looks of the group before her.
To say it overwhelmed Sollara, would be an understatement. She felt as though her body weighed beyond her strength to bear. And knowing that she was about to face Mari again, well that burden was not just pressing on her, but her closets friends. She could tell by the look on their faces, and their broken stances. She didn't move but stood and watched everyone as they took their time filtering into the two vehicles, hoping praying she would have the strength to save them all.
Phoebe watched them through the window. "Josiah, Hannah and Andrew you ride with me. Oya and Iresh go with Kai and Sollara."
Hearing her orders snapped them into motion. Kai grabbed the keys out of Sollara’s hand and escorted her to the passenger seat of the car. He offered her a smile as he held the door and helped her in. Her movements were rigid; he had to move her body for her. She couldn’t concentrate on anything but what Phoebe had said.
"It will be ok Sollara. I will not leave you no matter what." Although his words were heart felt, something inside of her told her it wouldn't be so.
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Excerpt from Two Bodies- One Soul Book two