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Chapter 16

     We have been sitting here for about twenty minutes coming up with different ways to get out of the sticky situation I put ourselves in.

     "Ivy could just catch them all on fire, and then we can make a run for it." Everyone snaps their head in Aaron's direction and glares. "Okay, so it's not the best idea I've ever had, but come on I'm so tired."

     "I got it!" I scream causing them all to jump. Six pairs of eyes focus on me with curiosity.

     "Okay, so Wyatt can't you just go into someone's dream and ask them for help? You know somebody from outside."

     They all look at me and slowly smiles spread across their faces.

     "Wow, I kind of feel stupid now. I mean that was really easy, but the problem is, finding somebody that's asleep," says Wyatt looking slightly frustrated.

     "Hey, how long does this protective tree keep up its magic?" Aaron asks.

     "I don't know. The last time it worked until I passed out or maybe it was because I fell out the tree?"

     He laughs at me. "Wow, my girlfriends an idiot. So, as long as you stay in the tree and stay awake, we should be fine."

     "I'm not an idiot. I came up with both of our plans."

     "Yeah, but if you would have gotten it right the first time, we wouldn't be in this mess now."

     "You're just jealous because all your prophecy says is that you can tell directions well."

     He scoffs at me. "It says I'll make sure the path never severs."

     "Yeah, meaning for once somebody gave a male since of direction," he glares at me and a satisfied smirk adjoins my face. Then, I remember what he said in the beginning. "And I'm not your girlfriend."

     "Give it up, Ivy. We were made for each other. We can't even be attracted to other people, it's some weird fluke thing. Believe me I tried a couple of times, and nothing."

     Pain goes through my chest at the mention of him 'trying a couple of times'. He must have noticed my expression because he continues talking, "It wasn't like that. I mean I lost you once, and I thought you were dead. That's when I tried moving on. When I found out you were alive a couple of months ago, I stopped."

     Is that supposed to make me feel better? And what does he mean he lost me once?, "What do you mean you lost me once?" I voice my question.

     "You don't remember me at all? Wyatt didn't send you a dream with me in it? He had to of. We were with each other every day until you turned four."

     I think back to the dream I had about my dad's murder. The only little boy I saw was my best friend. My eyes widen, no it wasn't him.

     "Prove it," I tell him not wanting to believe that the little boy I obviously loved in my dream is him.

     He puts his hand down the front of his shirt, and comes out with a necklace. My necklace, I would remember it anywhere. It's still beautiful. The light blue stone is wrapped in a silver wire, which is attached to the silver chain around his neck.

     My eyes water up, I guess it really is him. Which means. "You cheated on me!"

     "Oh, come on, Ivy we were four when I asked you, and I thought you were dead."

     "Hmm, so how long did you wait until you found somebody else to share your snicker doodle cookies with?"

     "I didn't share my co-Wait you remember my favorite cookie," he says with a large smile on his face.

     I open my mouth the yell at him once more, but am interrupted by Wyatt. "Sorry for intruding on your lover's spat, but I finally found somebody. He should be here in a little while."

     "Only one guy? Really?" Aaron asks in disbelief.

     "Yes, one guy. Well he's only a year older than you and Ivy. So, yeah I guess you could just call him one guy."

    "What is he going to do? There is no way one guy can take out all of these men."

     As soon as he finishes his sentence, screams echo throughout the field. I glance over at the men in black, and notice them all on the ground clawing at their faces. I put a hand over Eli's eyes not wanting him to see.

     While the men and Diana is withering on the ground in pain, a guy steps out of the trees to the left of us. He begins walking over towards us without giving a second glance to the agonizing screams.

     He gets closer and I can finally see his features, and I have to admit he's hot. He has brown hair and matching warm brown eyes. I can already tell he is built because of the tight shirt he is wearing. A smirk is fixed on his face as he stares at me the entire time. Getting close enough, he holds out his hand for me to shake.

     "Christopher, and you must be Ivy?" he says in a husky voice, grabbing my hand and attempting to bring it to his lips. I say attempt, because right at that time Aaron decides to snatch my hand away from Chris.

     Aaron pulls me into his side and glares at the new addition to our group. "Yeah, her name is Ivy. She's mine." He practically growls at Christopher.

     I don't know why he is getting all worked up. Sure Chris is hot, but I can't do anything about it. I don't feel any attraction towards him at all. I glance over his body once more and pout. It really is a shame I can't pick who to be soul mates with.

     I laugh rumbles out of Christopher's mouth and he gives me a genuine smile. "It is a shame isn't it, love."

     My mouth opens and it finally clicks in my head. "You're like Eli. I mean that whole tortured scream thing should have given it away, but Eli can only do it to one person."

     "I'm surprised he can even do It," he says thoughtfully. "I didn't get this until I turned sixteen and It's rare for someone to be able to do it on more than one person. If he can project hurt in their brains at his age, it frightens me to think of what he can do when he gets older."

     Christopher keeps his gaze on me the entire time he is talking, and the grip of Aarons arm is starting to dig into my side. Plus, we are standing here having a conversation when we should be getting out of here. I mean, yeah Chris doesn't seem to mind, but the screams are starting to give me a headache.

     "I have some Tylenol in the car," he says grabbing my hand and yanking me from Aarons grasp. He starts dragging me toward where I guess his vehicle is, when he suddenly he is flying into the air.

     Right before he hits the ground, he rolls and elegantly stands. Seeming unfazed, he just brushes off his pants before walking towards me again.

     "Your boyfriend has a temper," he whispers to me with a smile on his face. I finally understand what happened and glare at Aaron behind me. He doesn't notice though because he is doing his own glaring in Christopher's direction.

     "Come on guys. Quit being stupid and let's get to the car. I don't know about you, but I would prefer to be away from here when they call for back-up," Cynthia says in exasperation.

     They both stare at each other before nodding their heads in agreement.

     "Ivy, can ride with me, and you guys can take the SUV back to my house," Chris says.

     "Ivy isn't riding with you. I'll ride with you," Aaron snaps at him.

     Chris flashes me a large smile before shrugging. "That's fine with me."

      Aaron's face turns confused, before something dawns on him. "I change my mind. I want to ride in the SUV too."

     God, this is really getting annoying. I wish that they would both just shut-up and get in a vehicle so we can leave. Eli looks at me, most likely reading my mind, because he turns the two guys with concentration on his face.

     Both their mouths shut, and their feet begin walking towards Christopher's car. I look at their frightened eyes, and want to laugh at them. I'm guessing Eli is a little more powerful than we all originally thought.

     Once they are both in Chris's car, Eli turns toward me. "I did it, Mommy."

     I smile at him. "Yeah, you did," I say, roughing out his hair. Later, I will have to talk to him about not making people do what he wants, but for now I'm going to enjoy the quiet.