Mystical

Chapter One

In a living room, sat three siblings. A little girl, pushes a young boy with blue and black hair then runs behind a boy with brown hair and glasses. She clings to him for dear life. The brown-haired boy looks up from his book confused but looks back down and continues to read. The blued haired boy speaks “Did you want something small one?” She giggles’ “Nothing bum?” The blue haired boy purses his lips, “What did you just say?” The girl blushes, “Nun, I say bub.” She looks down avoiding his glare. A smile played at the boys' lips “And I’m supposed to believe this from you?” The little girl looks into her brothers’ eyes intensely “I ain’t no scary cat I’ll say it to your face butt head!” She childishly sticks he tongue out as if to rebel against him. The boy grins evilly, “Even if I call, the tickle monster?” The joy leaves the girl face and you can see the panic in her eyes, “I WILL PHYSICALLY FIGHT YOU!” She yells attempting to hide her fear. The boy has a smug grin on his face “Oh yeah, I wonder what Conner has to say about that?” The girl looked at the brown-haired boy known as Conner, then back at her other brother “You wouldn’t.”

“Conner, stop being nerdy for a second” Connor looks up from his book. The girl whimpers. “What do you want, I’m kinda busy here.” He says waving his book in the air, his head jerks slightly while doing so. “I need a little help.” The boy smirks. The girl jumps up and runs across the room screaming. Connor laughs confused, “With?”

“Well Miss. Gwynth over hear needs a visit from the tickle monster.” He says with a knowing smile. Connor smiled back and in a blink of an eye he’s behind Gwynth, immediately locking her in his arms, “H-hey princess” Gwynth squirms in his arms. “All you gotta do is apologize.” The blue haired boy says. Gwynth kicked and squirmed in her brothers arms, “You can’t make me Ashton!”

Aston smirks, “Well I guess you’ll just have to deal with the tickle monster.” The girl screamed then bit down on her brothers’ hand causing him to scream out, “O-oww, she bit me!” Gwyn giggled, “I’ll do it again too!” Ashton’s smile fades, “Gwynth you know better.” Connor chuckled, “Its fine, she’s just mad. Plus, didn’t hurt that bad, she ain’t got no front teeth.” Ashton laughs, “Jesus Christ, you want her to kill you, don’t you?” Connor shrugs, “Maybe, d-doubt t.” Ashton shakes his head in agreement, “True, nine times outta ten she’ll kill me first.”

Gwyn giggles, “And no one will ever find the bodies!” Ashton paused remembering something from earlier, “I just thought about something, Connor can I talk to you for a sec?” Connor nods and sits Gwyn down, “You should go he prolyl has cuties again.” Panic crosses her face, “Ewww boys are gross!” she runs out of the room. Aston smiles, his brother has always been able to take care of Gwyn so much better than him, they’ve been close for as long as he can remember. Connor levitates and crosses his legs, “Whatc-cha want?” Ash looks up at his brother, “Well…” he pauses. “It’s about this girl in my class. She’s kinda like us; she’s in foster care and is living pretty rough.” Connor watches as his brother who stops to take a breath. For a second he thought Ashton liked her, but that wasn’t what had him so nervous, it was what he was about to ask of his brother that made him so nervous. “You and I both know I don’t tend to want to help anyone, but there’s something about this girl and I can’t quite put my finger on it.”

He looks back at his brother, “I am about ask you something, I shouldn’t be.” Connor turns upside down and similes, resembling the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. “Y-you want me t-to deal with th-the j-jerks she lives with.” Ashton looks at his brother smiling, but the smile doesn’t reach his eyes. “No. Help me understand her and who she is. Why she can’t leave my mind. Help me get her here, please.” Ashton’s breathing was heavy, you could see the frustration radiating off of him.

Connor smiles, “You want me to hack her data f-files and get h-her to trans-transfered here.” He smiles, “Princess al-always wanted a si-sister.” Ashton nods, “In a way yes I want you to do that.” He sighs. “But legally please, and yes, yes she does.” Connor laughs at his brother's nervousness, “We are g-gonna transfer to Pandora’s, she w-won’t mind. Sh-she likes balance, you know.” Connors eye's turn completely green, then he blinks as if coming back into reality. “It’s done but m-my eyes won’t c-change for an-another hour. I gotta avoid Gwyn for a-awhile.”

“We do this how; all she ever wants is you.” Ash says rolling his eyes. Connor shrugged, “Well, I c-could just tell her. But you want to k-keep our p-powers away from h-her.” Ash shakes his head in complete disagreement; “No!” he says I bit too loudly. He pauses taking a deep breath, “I just don’t think she can handle all there is when it comes to our powers. What she knows is enough for now. Bear with me on this, please.” He runs a hand through his hair and sighs. “S-she’s sm-smart.” Connor stutters frustrated, “A-and m-my best friend, y-your ba-basically telling me to l-lie to h-her, and expect m-me to n-not to be slightly p-pissed?”

“I know she’s smart, one of the smartest people I know. But she can be a bit over the top.” Ashton looks at Connor, seeing the anger in his eyes he continues, “She’s very energetic child, you can at least agree with me on that. I’m just asking you to help me protect her; she’s my little sister too.”

Connor scoffs, “D-don’t you think I k-know that.” He pulls his hair, “You two are all I have, me and y-you are all she has e-ever had since mom died. I kn-know that we have to p-pr-protect her from th-the evil shit out th-there. But I a-also k-know that if we don’t t-tell her and she finds o-out on her o-own she’d hate us f-forever, would n-never talk t-to us, I wouldn’t b-be able to p-protect h-her and we-we’d lose her, don’t you get that?” Tears start to fall down his cheeks; he drops from the air, standing instead of floating. He starts jerking frantically as he continues, “I-I can-can’t lose either o-of you it’ll k-kill m-me.”

Ashton rushes to his brother comforting him and attempting to calm him, “Okay, how about a compromise.” Connor barriers his face into his brothers shoulder still stuttering, “W-what ar-are y-you suggest-suggesting?” Aston rubs his brothers back soothing him, “I’ll let you tell her everything, if you help me with the girl.”

Connor looks up at his brother teary eyed and confused, wondering if it was the same person he’s grown up with. “Y-you’ll let me tell h-her everything? A-bout L-Lucifer?” Connor pulls away from his brother and sits on the couch, fixing his glasses and getting comfortable then patting the seat next to him, inviting his brother to sit. “S-she’s is dest-destined to rule both kingdoms.” Ashton nods in agreement and sits next to Connor. “She can’t be the only one, she can’t rule both kingdoms, I just don’t see how that’s possible.”

Connor grasps his hair “She’s h-her d-dads only child a-and only f-full blood. She is literal w-war! A-and if…” Connor swings his arms punching himself, “I-if she gets h-hurt I-I-I”

“Stop it!” Ashton grabs him and pins his arms, “Dude I get it! I would have to live through it too!” Connors head jerks, “Sorry, T-Tourette’s.” Ashton sighs letting go of his brother, “I’m the oldest remember.”

“Yeah b-but.” Connor starts.

“But nothing, I’m the one who holds all the bullshit on my back. It is my job to protect the both of you!” he throws himself into the couch sitting all the way back and sighs, “I’m trying, I really am. But it’s hard when you put me in these situations. I love two so much. I just need you to trust me, can you do that?” Connor mimics his brother, and sits all the back as well, “I-I’m s-s-sorry. It’s my f-fault y-you k-know.” Aston shakes his head, “No, don’t do that. Do not blame yourself for something that’s not your fault. You want to protect her, but as much I hate to say it, Connor you let your emotions get in your way.”

Connor head twitches slightly, he tries to speak without his ticks getting in the way, “I-I set the signal though, h-he found he-her because I was nosey, I w-wanted to s-show a t-trick to her but all I did w-was put h-her in d-danger. He only knows she e-exists be-because of me.” Connor starts to cry, “M-Momma isn’t here now, she c-can’t save u-us anymore wh-when we mess up. You have to promise me we won’t l-lose you too.” Connor grabs his older brother and begs him, “Promise me!”

“I promise. Remember I love you no matter what you accidentally did. You wanted to make her happy, I get that. You won’t lose either of us, I promise.” Aston pulls his brother into his arms into a long embrace before pulling back, only keeping his hands on his shoulders. “We’ll be fine, trust me. Plus, I’ve got a gut feeling about this girl, and my gut never leads me in the wrong direction.”

Connor nods and wipes his eyes, “Gwyn’s hungry again, and that girl will b-be at the Café down the road. We’ll also transfer homes tomorrow around seven. By the way Gwyn’s not-” Connor is cut off by a screaming Gwyn, “Bubba I’m dying! Feed meh!” She yells as she runs into Ashton. “You owe me for tag teaming me early.” Aston smiles, “Connor, go feed your bestie, I have homework to do.” Aston heads for the stairs.

Connor chuckles, “H-hey goldilocks, we can all go to the C-Café and…” Connor fake coughs, “And get a snack and tea, you can…” He fake coughs again, “D-do your homework w-while we play on t-the claw m-machine.” Ashton smirks and nods, “Yeah, let’s do that.”

Gwyn gasps, “Tea!? Isn’t that drugs? Ms. Lady Face says drugs are bad, but I don’t like her so they must be good.” Connor chuckles, “Do y-you mean Ms. Ladiley?” Aston shakes his head, “Told you eccentric. Let’s go before Connor losses his mind. Gwyn looks at Connor, “Race me Storm trooper.” Connor jumps up, “Oh you are so on L-Leia.” Aston rolled his eyes at his two siblings’ as they ran out of the house, “Great, I’m watching two little kids.”

“Hey, that’s one and a half BIG kids tanks and peas.” Connor nods, “She ai-ai-ain’t wrong.” Ashton rolls his eyes, “Okay big baby one and two, get in the car,” Gwyn looks at her brother and mumbles, “You shouldn’t talk about yourself like that.” Connor gets into the passenger seat, and Aston ignores his pouting sister as he puts her in the car before getting into the driver’s side and heading to the Café.

As the siblings drive down the road Gwyn pouts in the backseat, “W-what is i-it princess?” Gwyn sits up at looks at her brothers, “Are we going to the doctors, cuz this is what you did last time.” Connor chuckles under his breath, but continues to stare out the window. “No sweetheart, we are really going to the Café for tea and snacks.”

“He said that last time!” Gwyn says pointing at Connor, he just shrugs. “That’s okay you can take me to the doctor. I’ll just bite em if he comes near me with the pokey straw. I swear I will.” Connor busts out laughing, Ashton sighs and rubs his temples. Ashton pulls into the Café, Gwyn stares at it in disbelief, “There’s no way this is actually a café this is a joke!”

Connor blinks and looks around confused then whispers, “She’s here. I can feel her presence.” Ashton nods, “Okay, let’s go.” Gwyn tries to get out of the car but struggles with her seat belt.

A young woman sat in the bay window; she took a sip of the tea in front of her as she continued to draw the scenery outside the window. To humans she looked completely normal, just a short, fair skinned, young woman with platinum blonde hair.

Despite her physical appearance the young woman had more power in her pinky the most mundane’s had in their whole body. The young girl had been anticipating the sibling's arrival, but didn’t make it seem so. She had gotten very good at blending in with mundane’s, she never lets her mask slip. Not for anyone, it was a protective mechanism for her.

Suddenly Gwynth ran into the Café and right behind the girl, Connor soon followed suit chasing Gwynth, “Slow down, ki-kiddo!” Gwynth ducked, “Never!” She looked up realizing that she was behind a person, “Oh, Hello!” Gwynth said excitedly.

The young girl looked down at Gwynth and smiled, “Hello, is that your brother your running from?” Gwynth nodded, “Why?” Before gwynth could speak Connor spoke, “Because sh-she's a brat.” He picked Gwynth up and she fought against her brother's grip. “I’m C-Connor Prospérine by th-the way, and this is Gwynth.”

Gwyn shook her head in disagreement, “No! It’s Gwyn, I hate Gwynth.” Keily nodded, “I’m Keily Louis, your Ashton’s siblings, right?” Connor nods as Gwyn slowly whispers, “Are you a genius?” Keily giggles, “No, we have most of our classes together. He's talk about you two, about how much he loves you.”

Gwyn looks at her brother then back Keily, “Hmmm? Nahh you're a magical mind reader.” Smart girl, Keily thinks. She response to Gwyn’s statement with a smile.

Just then Aston walked through the door and sees his siblings sitting with Keily the girls from his class. Keily notices and waves at Aston. Ashton surprised by this gesture, confusingly waves back.

Gwyn scoots toward the girl and whisper, “Save me.” Keily looks down at the girl, then at her oldest brother, “From him?” She points to Aston. Connor picks up his sister again, “She is a b-b-brat and doesn't want to put h-h-her glasses on.”

Keily looks at him confused by his statement. Connor chuckles, “He has her g-glasses and she doesn't want to wear them.” Keily nods.

Aston approaches, “Yeah, and you need em on, now.” Gwyn squirms out of Connors arms and hides behind the unsuspecting girl. Keily jumps slightly, “Jesus Christ! Your fast.” Gwyn mumbles, “Superfast.” Keily giggled at Gwyn's words.

Aston huffs, “Gwynth.” Gwyn cocks her head at her brother, “Whatcha gonna do now bub?” She says attempting to taunt him. Aston raises a brow at his sister then looks at his brother, “Connor.” Connor points to the counter and goes to order.

Keily laughs at his response, then grabs Gwyn and pulls her from behind her. Gwyn squirms, “Ahh.” Keily smiles, “Hey, wanna sit with me while your brother gets you something to eat?” Gwyn responds with a toothy grin, “I like you.” She giggles, “I'm gonna be your friend okay?” Keily giggles, “Of course.” She ruffles her hair.

Gwyn smiles, “My first friend!” Keily looks down at her, “Really? No friends in school?” Keily questions. “Nope.” She shrugs, “They pick on Connor so I punch their face .... a compromise, so they don't like me, I don't care though.”

Ashton smiles, “She's just a fire ball of cuteness. Like a kitty who thinks it's a lion.” He ruffles her hair and she swats his hand away. “I AM A LION!” She yells then attempts to roar, “RAWr!” Keily giggles, “You are adorable!” Gwyn pouts.

“You are a adorable baby lioness.” Keily says smiling at the young girl. Aston leans over and whispers in her, “Don't put that her head too, she'll think she rules the world.” Keily gasped at how close he was. Aston chuckles quietly at her. Gwyn crosses her arms, “I've been tagged teamed, Connor you left me to be Tagged by myself butt head!”

Keily looks from Ashton to Gwyn, “I'm sorry that you think were tag teaming you. I thought I was giving you a compliment. I don't know about this one. She gestures to Ashton. Ashton looks at her, “Hey, that's not fair to assume.... meany.”

Keily looks at him with a raised brow, “Really, are you two?” Aston clears his throat, “Two and a half actually.” He says smugly. Keily laughs, “Thanks for clarifying.”

Gwyn looks at Keily, “Don't feel bad, I gotta be really grown up to handle these boys so I can't be cute I must be fire hydrant!” Keily cocks her head in confusion. Connor shakes his head, “Fierce k-kid the word was fierce.” He walks back handing Gwyn a small tea and five nuggets. Gwyn smiles as she proceeds to shove one in her mouth, “Tank chu!” She mumbles through her hand.

Keily shakes her head, Not really honey. Some of the most powerful women are gorgeous, and adorable. You can see how strong and smart you are. But your beauty adds to it, accept it.” Ashton is shocked by her words, but doesn't say anything. Connor takes a seat, “T-that was sweet but s-she won't hear a thing till her nuggets are d-done.” He pokes his sister a listing a earning a growl from Gwyn he laughs.

“But he-hey it's really poetic have you t-tr-tried writing poetry? It seems like a good idea f-f-for your odd word array” Keily nods, “I write every-day.” She holds up her journal, “Weather it be poetry or my feelings. I need to get me some new journals though, I'm on my last one. Journaling keeps me some what sane, since I don't really have anyone to talk to.” Kiely looks up, “I'm sorry, I'll stop being so depressing.”

Gwyn manages to wrap her tiny arms around her new friend, “Welp now ya do.” She smiles embracing her. She hugs her back, “Thanks for the offer sweet heart, but I don't think I should spill my guts to you.”

Awkwardly Gwyn whispers in her ear, “Spill your guts in a good way right? Not in a I've been stabbed by a killer cuz I'm a blonde way?” Both boys look a Gwyn weary. Gwyn cocks her head at her brothers, “What? It’s a girl thing.”

Aston chuckles, “Sure, being psychotic is totally a girl thing.” Keily looks at the boys, “Yeah, but all the best people are crazy. I guess that's why I like you Ash. Keily says smiling at him. “Uh thank you? I think.” He says in a questioning tone.

Connor punches his brothers arm, “Did you tell Gwyn?” Gwyn stares at Connor curious. Aston looks at her brother, “Ow, tell her what?” Connor rolled his eyes then smiles, “*Foster home switch is soon, f-figured you want to tell her so sh-she knows she won't have to deal with th-that p-p-p-per-perverted ass anymore.”

Gwyn flinches at the thought of her current foster father. They wanted to get rid of him but much to the boys chagrin they couldn't. Connor cussed rapidly under his breath clenching his fist. Gwyn excitedly runs into Ashton, “You mean it?” Aston nods.

Keily reaches across the table and places her hand on Conner's. He looks at Keily with a grateful smile and unclenches his fist smiling at his sisters happiness. Keily looks at the three of them, “I'm moving soon as well. Gwyn smiles at her, “Where.”

She shrugs, “I'm not sure yet, just away from where I am.” Aston takes a deep breath and looks at Keily, “What if you moved in with us?” Before Keily can answer Gwyn screams, “YASSS QUEEN SHISTAR SLAY!” Aston face palms and Connor rubs his temples, “Why did you say it was a good idea to let her watch Shane Dawson again?”

Keily laughs, you let her watch Shane! Oh you've screwed, she is destined to here her say the gayest things!” Connor laughs, “We're used to gay in our family.”

“You're gay.” Keily questions.

Aston shrugs, “I’m Ace, Connors Pan, and Gwyn’s eight.” Gwyn points to her self, “Yeah I'm eight and a half!”

“Ace is when you don’t like anyone right?” Aston nods. Gwyn hugs her and whispers, “Yay gay!” Ashton interrupts, “Love the gay talk but, back to the matter at hand. Foster homes.” Gwyn puts her hand on Ashton's head, “At head hand!”

“We're getting transferred to Pandora's. Maybe we could get you there as well.”

“Who's Pandora?” Keily asks.

“A foster mom, she's known as Jill.” Keily nods, “How do I get into contact with this Pandora?”

“Well.....Ashton you said you trust her right?” Connor says facing his brother. Ash looks at Keily, “I need you to trust me. I trust you in a very strange way, and I trust that you can keep our secret. Can I?” Connor awaits Keily’s response, “I can't change anything until she agrees.”

“Okay, I trust. What is it you need to tell me though.”