Chapter 83: Red Haired Tears
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[3rd POV] [New York Institute]
A few days has passed since Talia has gotten her new sses, and a few things had happened.
For one, she had begun training thoroughly in the force, and its ways. It was...weirdly easy. She wasn''t sure if she had a natural talent for the force, or what it was, but she was rapidly progressing in her learning of it. She had already begun to levitate heavier and heavier objects, as well as force pushing/pulling objects of arge size.
She had also begun to regrly meditate in order to understand and connect to the Force even more than before. This had the rather neat side effect of growing her connection to her own aura and magic. She wasn''t entirely sure what effect that would have for the two, but she was sure it would be useful in the future.
She had also continued to get more and more familiars, finding that she needed more. She had amassed another 500 rats, 250 crows, and 100 stray dogs. Giving her a total of roughly 1000 rats, 750 crows, 100 dogs, and 5500 vampires. Arge army, but not enough for some of her future worlds she nned on going to in the future.
Her Werewolf powers had also been another subject of training, and had been progressing quite smoothly. Partially with Hope''s help, who had almost immediately joined her pack, improving the physical boos by 50% (for Talia) and turning Hope into abination of three different werewolf species.
Talia wasn''t entirely sure how it was possible she could make Hope a member of her pack, while not being an Alpha herself, but she decided that it was better not to question these things. As it was more than likely the system that made it happen.
Talia had also shifted for the first time, and enjoyed a run around the forests outside New York with Hope. Her wolf form was..rge, and powerful. With deep ck fur and powerful silver
eyes.
(This but silver eyes)
She towered over Hope''s wolf form while in her own, as it was taller than any normal human, standing at roughly 8 feet tall. It wasrge, but still fast, faster than even her human form. Based off of pure physical attributes at least.
Besides training her new sses, and messing around with her new wolf form, Talia had also introduced Isabelle to her Tardis. The Tardis was...hard to exin, but Isabelle seemed to enjoy seeing the technological masterpiece that it was.
Talia had also taken the liberty of starting Isabelle down the rabbit hole of fictional shows. She started with Harry Potter, and then began to move to other ones, like Twilight, Doctor Who, Teen Wolf, most of the Arrowverse, and beyond.
Isabelle took to the shows quite quickly, and was...rather addicted to them. Probably because she never really got to watch that sort of stuff before Talia came around, due to her being so busy with the Downworlders and all of the responsibilities thate with being a Shadowhunter.
Now a days, downworlders were not really able to stir up trouble. Why? Because of Talia. She ended up using a Overlord spell that allowed her to create a map of New York, which would then track any sort of crimes involving downworlders, and it''s location. It was a neat invention she whipped up, and a useful one for the Institute.
And with the new map she made, the ve stoppedining so much about the lost mortal instruments. Of course, she made several contingencies tied into the map, and tied it to the Lightwood family, so that only Alec, Isabelle, their parents, or their brother could use the thing. That way the ve couldn''t just up and fire Alec out of nowhere.
All in all, an entire week had passed. And the person Talia was waiting for, was FINALLY returning to the Institute.
''Hmm, she should be here anytime now'' Talia thought with a small smile, as she sat in a chair in the main mission room. Alec, Isabelle, Hope, Magnus, Luke, and Simon were all waiting.
"When did she say she''d be here?" Simon asked, ncing at Luke. The group had been waiting for a little while now, and he was getting a bit restless.
"Should be right about...now" Luke said, before a smile formed on his face as ry walked through the doors. A small smile forming on her face as she saw them waiting for her.
Talia inwardly frowned ''Something went wrong...her emotions are all over the ce'' Talia thought, not liking the sadness and anger that ry was giving off. Which she could feel thanks to their bond, even if it wasn''t cemented yet.
"d you''re back, kid" Luke said with a smile, as she captured ry in a hug.
After some more hugs and smiles, the group was sat around, with Talia looking at ry. "So, what happened? You were at the ve for nearly 2 weeks" Alec asked, wondering the same thing they all were.
ry went silent for a few moments, before breathing in and speaking "The ve...weren''t happy with my dear old dad. And they seemed to want take that anger out on me, even if I didn''t do anything"
"How? You helped kill the guy" Simon asked, confused.
Breathing deeply, ry looked down "They-They want to strip me of my runes, and all memories of this ce...all memories of my life as a Shadowhunter"
"What?!" Luke yelled as he shot up. Simon shot up as well, with the rest of the group frowning deeply.
''Just like in canon...but in canon the angels did it because she made the rune to kill Jonathan. so why? Unless...fucking leftover Circle members, isn''t it? They couldn''t win, so they want to at least get rid of the person they think got rid of their leader. That, or they fear ry for the fact that she''s his daughter.. And they more than likely have a Warlock ready to do it'' Talia thought, a small scowl forming on her face.
"They can''t do that though, you didn''t do anything wrong" Hope said with a frown, not understanding the thoughts of the higher ups at the ve.
ry just chuckled in disbelief "It''s partially because of Jace''s grandma, she''s one of the people pushing for it. She thinks Jace was innocent and refuses to believe the bastard betrayed
us"
"Old bitch" Isabelle said with a soft scoff.
"And what of your mom? Jocelyn wouldn''t just sit by and let this happen" Luke asked, knowing the woman enough to know that she wouldn''t just sit by.N?v(el)B\\jnn
ry rolled her eyes at that "Yeah right. My dear old mother hates my guts. All because I got Jonathan killed. She might not say it out loud, but I''m certain that she supports the ve"
The group went silent at this, with Luke''s eyes widening "Th-that"
"Look. It doesn''t matter what I do or say. They''re voting on it soon, and considering the amount of them that want me gone, I''m sure my memories will be wiped clean by monday" ry said, looking down with a few tears streaking down her face.
The group went silent at this, while Hope and Isabelle nced at Talia, who nced back and
nodded.
"Nope" Talia said with a shake of her head.
"What?" ry asked, confused.
"I said no. The ve won''t be doing that" Talia said with a smile, looking ry in the eyes.
"Talia, it''s the ve you can''t-" "Well, if they even try, I''ll just kill all of them" Talia said
with a calm smile.
The rest of the group looked to her with wide eyes, knowing that she wasn''t lying. Most of them had seen what she can do, and were quite sure that she could do it, should she need to.
"I''m sure they''d rather keep you around, then having to deal with me. Cause trust me ry, they don''t have the power to stop me from obliterating their little power tripping group" Talia said with a calming smile, looking ry deeply in her eyes.
"And even if they did somehow do it, Talia would just bring your memories and powers back, she''s strong enough to do it" Isabelle said on the side, with Hope nodding along.
"Why?" ry asked, looking at Talia.
"Why what?"
"Why help me? We barely know eachother. I''ve been so cut off from you guys because of my dad, and all the crap that keepsing. So why help me?" ry asked, confusion swirling in
her eyes.
"Well that''s simple. It''s because I care about you ry. Do I need a reason besides that?" Talia asked with a small smile, looking at ry who was beginning to tear up. Slowly she moved forward and softly wrapped her powerful arms around ry''s waist. ry flinched slightly, before slowly she broke down into deep sobs.
"It''ll be alright love, I''m here" Talia whisperedfortably in her ear, while the rest of the group looked at eachother before walking away, deciding they they shouldn''t be seeing this. Simon nced at ry one more time, before smiling softly and walking out. ''I''m happy for you ry'' He thought, having noticed the looks ry had been giving Talia. "W-why? Why did my m-mom-" "She''s an idiot ry, and doesn''t deserve a daugher as amazing as you" Talia softly whispered, as ry sobbed against her chest. Her question being
cut off by Talia.
"Just let it all out, my love"
Sobs racked ry''s form as she finally let out all of the sadness and anger that had been
building up for so long.
She had been bottling it all up for...well, a while. Her mother being a huge factor as to why, alongside her father, Jace''s betrayal, the ve, and all the other things that constantly were wearing down on her. It was a miracle she hadn''t done this sooner.
ry gripped her lifeline as hard as possible, burying her face into Talia''sforting chest.
Talia softly and easily lifted the girl, before carrying her onto a chair where they could sit. ry softly snuggled into her chest, while sitting on herp, while tears continued to streak down her beautiful face.
''Poor thing...she''s been bottling it up a long time now'' Talia thought, softly stroking ry''s
vibrant red hair.
"*Sniff* thank you" ry softly whispered after another few minutes of crying. All tears had been exhausted, as she simplyy her face against Talia''s shoulder. While also trying to
ignore the warm and powerful arms that were wrapped around her.
"Anything for you, love" Talia responded with a small smile.
Hearing this, ry slowly leaned her head back and looked Talia in the eye. Talia looked down
at her with a small smile, inwardly realizing what was about to happen ''...She was quicker
than Isabelle...but I guess she just needed someone to love her, genuinely love her'' Talia thought, as ry slowly leaned forward.
"Mmmm" ry made a soft sound as their lips softly touched, Talia could feel the bond snap
into ce, while ry felt it too.
ry slowly melted into the kiss as Talia kept her close, softly locking lips with her red
headed mate ''Red velvet...'' Talia couldn''t help but think, noting the taste of ry''s lips.
''Oh god...I just kissed Talia!'' ry thought, as she slowly took her lips off of Talia''s. Her face was as red as a tomato as she realized what just happened.
"Oh my god, I''m so sorr-mmph" ry was cut off as Talia leaned back in and captured her
lips again. ''Red velvets my favorite'' Talia thought as she heard a soft whimper escape ry.
"Cute-"Talia purred as she took her lips off of ry''s.
"I-uh-do-don''t you have Hope? And what about Isabelle?" ry sputtered out.
"Do you think I''d kiss you again if the two weren''t okay with it?" Talia asked with amusement
swirling in her eyes. ry blushed slightly in embarrassment.
"Wh-what does this make us?" ry asked softly.
"What do you want us to be? I know we haven''t really...talked much, but I''m certain you can
feel the bond" Talia asked.
"Girl-Girlfriends. Only if that isn''t to much to ask for of cour-" "Love, I''d love for you to be
my girlfriend. And I''m quite sure Hope and Isabelle will enjoy having a fellow "Sister"" Talia said with a small smirk, cing a single finger on ry''s lips to stop her from rambling. ry couldn''t help but smile slightly, before asking "Did you mean what you said before?
About wiping out the ve for me?"
"Hmm? Of course. You are my mate love, I''d ughter far more than just the ve, if it means you, Hope, and Isabelle are safe" Talia said with a small smile.
"Mate? Is that the bond I feel with you? The one that makes me feel so...warm?" ry asked,
looking Talia in the eye.
"Mmhmm. It''s aplicated thing to exin love. Just know, I''ve got a bond with you,
Hope, and Isabelle, a special one. It makes us...connected, more than any other normal person" Talia said.
"Like a soulmate? But not so forced?" ry asked. She had watched Twilight before, and new what a soulmate was, to an extent at least.
"Exactly. You''re quite smart, you know that?" Talia replied, a smirk on her face as she pecked
her on the cheek, causing ry to smile in response.
"*Cough* I''m not interrupting anything, am I?" A voice sounded out, causing the two to
turn, finding Magnus standing there, a small smirk on his face.
"Um-this isn-" "Please biscuit, the entire group knew this would happen. Looks like Alec
owes me a date now" Magnus replied with a smirk. "Wait really?" ry asked with surprise.
"Well duh. You weren''t entirely secretive with the looks you gave Talia, ry. Even Simon
noticed, why do you think he stopped pining after you? Oh, and for the record, we''re all okay with it. Not even remotely the weirdest rtionship I''ve seen. I once saw a seelie get with a-" Magnus was promptly cut off.
"Nope! Nope! I don''t even want to know" ry promptly said, shaking her head. "Fine fine, it was an interesting story though. Anyways, the rest of us are waiting for when
you''re okay withing back out. We''ve also got several ideas on how to take care of the ve problem" Magnus said with a small smile, before walking back out of the room.
"I kinda wanted to hear the story" Talia whispered, causing ry to giggle.
"Seems all three of my little mates are just adorable~" Talia said with a small smile, pecking
ry on the lips.
"Am not" "Are too" "Am not" "Are too" "Am Not" "Am not" "are to-"
"Got you" Talia said with augh as she got out of the chair, and plopped ry onto her feet.
ry pouted in response, but smiled nheless.
"Cmon love, let''s go and find a way of fucking over the old bones" Talia said, offering her
hand to ry, who looked at it, before taking it with a smile.
Smiling, Talia only had one thought in that moment.
''Time to fuck over some old bastards''
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That''s the end of the chapter!
Originally this was going to be a date with ry, but I decided that writing dates are...kinda
boring, so I did something a bit different. Plus, ry is much more emotional than the other two, thus, she''s a bit easier to get with than Isabelle and Hope were.
There''s still gonna be details on some dates with ry in the future, but probably in the next
world, where it''ll be a lot more interesting to write a date at.
Sorry if that''s disappointing, but trust me, I''ll be developing Talia''s rtionships with ry and Isabelle more in the next world.
Also, I think I''m gonna add Kara into the harem, and leave it to 5 mates in total this being: Hope, Isabelle, ry, Kara, and one mystery one (but one I''m certain y''all will like). Next chapter will probably be shorter. And will probably be either thest chapter in this
world, or the second tost, as it is getting very close to the next world travel. Anyways, have a good day, see you tomorrow!