Chapter 61

War takes plans and strategies.
“Ok, we have the Queen’s people coming in from the East as well as the South which means we are going to split up into five groups, one will go to the East, one will go south, one will go West and one will go north. The last group will be here and defend any and all that are here.
Wolves three quarters of the elite fighters will form, and you will head East. Witches you will take south keep some of your best fighters for here as well.” Tito starts.
“What about mixing the groups, that way this will offer a move diverse fighting group and therefore if we need another skill set then they are within the group already.” I say interrupting Tito.
I look around and everyone is now looking at us like we either have two heads or they are surprised that we had the balls to make a suggestion in the first place. Just as I open my mouth to say sorry Jameson walks closer and places a hand on my shoulder.
“She has an excellent idea, if we split everyone that means that the strength is split equally meaning they may have a harder time in getting anywhere close to little one” Jameson says.
“A god with every group and the remainder of the gods can stay here with Hennessy and Nix” Bride says
“That is a good idea if we leave a few of each then we can be strong across the board” London says while nodding her head.
“I say that we each take a group and I vote that Caleb is sent to the north, its also further away from here which means if they wanted him then they can take him and we can leave. Also, everyone if they want to take the prince, please make sure that you escort him safely to the Queen with as many bruises as possible” Tennessee says with great pride.
“Don’t be shy about the bruises” Dom says agreeing with Tennessee.
Some of the crowd snickers while others continue to look back and forward through the groups of people. “Whose Caleb?” is uttered through the crowd.
“Oh, sorry all. This fucker here” Tennessee says while grabbing Caleb and pulling him towards the front of the crowd so everyone can see. “Hey Dom, get the camera and take a few photos so that everyone knows who to sacrifice should we need to” Tennessee says whilst continuing to hold onto Caleb with a death grip.
“Get off me you stupid dickhead” Caleb mutters trying to dodge the bright flashes from the camera that Dom was wielding. After what felt like an eternity Dom hands everyone in the crowd a photo of Caleb.
Once everyone decided one which team they were going to be on, each group headed off in their directions. I watched as my sibling went in each direction, my heart hurting with every step that they took.
“They will be fine dear” Shakti says as she comes to stand beside me.
“Hennessy is worried about her family, it is natural but you saying it will be fine is offering false hope where there is none. War is not about what is right and wrong it is about what is left and if her family dies after your carelessly mutter that everything will be fine then I can personally guarantee you that I will have your head in my hands before the day ends.” We mutter to Shakti before turning and stopping suddenly as everyone stares at us with shocked looks on their faces.
“What?” We ask while looking around the crowd.
“You just threatened the Goddess” Athan says with a small smile on his face.
“And… why do I care?” I ask while looking up at Athan.
“She is the Queen of the Goddesses, and you just threatened to take her head if any of your family die” Athan says like he is talking to a child.
“Actually, I said that if any of Hennessy’s die after the so called Queen just said everything would be fine that I would take her head before the day is out” I reply back to Athan.
“Oh, I am sorry my bad” Athan replies with a chuckle.
“Mmm, well if you are going to eavesdrop then make sure you do it correctly Athan” I reply before walking back into the house.
“Do you think that was the wisest choice to threaten the Queen of the gods?” I ask Nix.
“Don’t really care, she could never keep us safe before and I am not in the mood for false promises. You know that we could lose some family and for her to say that everything is fine and will be fine then she has just opened us up for something bad to happen.” Nix growls back to me.
“I guess you are right. How are you feeling?” I ask Nix.
“I am fine, I want to join the fight” Nix responds to avoid the topic.
“Lets rejoin the others so we can hear what is going on” I say
Nix allows me to turn my body and head back outside with the others. Walking over to Athan I reach up and tap him on the arm. Turning his head he looks down at me.
“Any word?” I ask.
“The first group with London has reach the south boarder” Athan says as the south is closest to us I knew that London would get there quicker than anyone but hearing Athan say the words makes my heart stutter.
“Tito and Dom, along with his group have just reached the East boarder” A member from Tito’s pack calls out.
“Jameson and Bride’s group has just reached the West”
“Tennessee and Caleb and their group have just reached the North boarder”
“London’s group is reporting that there is one scout, about fifty guards and a warlock they are engaging as we speak.”
“Tito and Dom have spotted the scout and have already taken out the warlock. They haven’t come across the guards yet.”
“Jameson and Bride’s group have over a thousand guards and several lower-level warlocks they are trying stealth.”
“Tennessee and Caleb are fighting in the open, their group have taken out the scout, but their group are reporting over three thousand guards and other spelling fuckers” A young wolf calls out. There are several snickers within our group.
“Must mean more warlocks are in the North.” Hekate says as she too laughs with the others.
As the different reports are called out, no one hears the rustling of leaves, and the branches snap off to the left.
Athan and I turn as one when an arrow is shot from the dark and lodges straight into my chest.
“Oomph”
“Hennessy!!” someone calls