I sank into a squishy armchair in what appeared to be a small rec room, questions flapping around my head. Johnny perched on the arm of my chair, looking completely relaxed. Opposite us Zacky carefully laid the still unconscious Danger on a sofa. I had been going to help him, but Johnny had wordlessly stopped me and shook his head, pointing at the armchair instead. I watched with interest as Zacky rested his forehead against that of his Soul Mate.
“What’s he doing?” I whispered quietly to Johnny.
“Every Soul bonded pair is different, with different skills and perceptions. Zacky and Danger are very close as both are very powerful. That’s why I didn’t let you help. They’re both very protective of the other, even from us at times. In answer to your question: he’s waking her up.” After a few seconds later Zacky pulled his forehead away from Danger’s and opened his eyes.
“Come back to me Silvana.” He murmured, cupping her cheek with his hand. As if in answer to his command, her eyes began to flicker and slowly blinked open. She silently took in her surroundings before sighing.
“What have I said?” Zacky smiled and helped her to sit before taking a seat next to her.
“I’m presuming that you had a vision, yes?” She nodded.
“Although my thoughts are fogged. Tell me what was said and I shall remember.” I frowned slightly, her voice sounded different ; more melodic and her eyes seemed to have a different coloured tint to them. Zacky nodded and began to repeat Danger’s words exactly. Danger frowned and stared at a spot on the sofa as she thought. I couldn’t hold in my questions any more.
“What does it mean?” Danger’s eyes flicked to me briefly. Her eyes were definitely changing colour. It was unsettling to watch.
“Zacky, I think perhaps your sister needs some background in order to fully comprehend what has transpired here.” Zacky nodded in agreement. Although I couldn’t understand why Danger’s lexicon was so different now to when she’d spoken previously.
“Blair, Danger is a Changeling. She is half Fae, half Werewolf. Her mother is a very powerful member of the Fae. Danger has inherited many of her powers and skills but,” He paused, glancing at Danger, as if asking for permission to continue. Danger inclined her head gently, her movements suddenly very graceful.
“I was never taught to use my powers properly. When I was just starting to discover my powers, I was taken by a powerful Gwragen who sought to control my mother. He overestimated her. During my ten years as his captive, she never once tried to free me.” I quickly did the maths in my head.
“He kidnapped you when you were seven years old?” Danger nodded.
“I never had a proper childhood. And neither was I ever taught how to use and control the magic that was in my blood. I taught myself some control over my powers with a lot of practice. I can control almost all of my powers, but trying to control the foresight that I possess is beyond me. The only one who could teach me is my mother, and if you find her I would love to know.”
“You don’t know where your mother is?” Danger shook her head.
“No-one does.” Slowly she got to her feet. “You wish to know what I saw?” I nodded. She turned away and began to pace. “I saw a changing world. A world at war. The races were fighting each other; The Vampires turning on the Weres, the Witches taking advantage and rising to power, meanwhile the Fae stand by and watch the world around them fall whilst they stand safe in Faerie. The world was doomed. Then I saw you, standing on a ledge overlooking a battlefield of blood with two swords; one in each hand. One was on fire, the other was made of ice. Behind you stands an army of those willing to fight for the world you could bring. Then it changed again the world was balanced once more. The races were no longer divided.” She turned to face me. “But unity cannot be achieved unless something happens.” I frowned.
“You mentioned a man. Who is he?” Danger smiled softly.
“Isn’t it obvious?” I shook my head, still frowning. Zacky looked up, his eyes wide.
“Her Soul Mate.” He whispered softly. Danger nodded.
“To find him is to find yourself, Blair.” Zacky got up and walked over to me, crouching down so that we were at eye level.
“Don’t worry Blair; you won’t find your Soul Mate until after you Change. There’s nothing that any of us can do until then.”
“Except teach.” Both of us turned to look at Danger, who was … growing. I frowned again, this was all far too confusing. “It’s time you see who I really am.” She whispered closing her eyes. As I watched she began to change. It was only subtle, but it was there. Her hair began to grow and lighten until it was almost white. Her features started to sharpen, her ears tapering to gentle points, her cheek bones becoming more prominent. The jeans and t-shirt that she wore started to shimmer and were replaced, by a long, flowing light purple dress made of silk that seemed eerily familiar. It wasn’t until she opened her eyes that I realised why I felt this strange sense of déjà vu. The bright violet eyes that met mine were the exact same ones that had been in my dreams. My breath caught as I realised that it was Danger that I had been dreaming about.
“You. It was you. In my dreams.” Danger nodded.
“My real name is Silvana Rose. Once Zacky had located you, I started trying to prepare you for what was to come. Our world isn’t an easy one to be thrown into. I hope that you can forgive me for invading your dreams, I was only trying to help.” I nodded.
“It’s fine. I thought that I was going mad.” Danger smiled.
“Sorry about that and I’m sorry that this happened the first time that we met. This must all be so much for you to take in right now. Johnny, do you want to take Blair to the kitchen and get her something to eat?” Johnny nodded and got to his feet. I slowly followed him, my mind still racing over Danger’s words.