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Night Watch I: Eliza, Ward of Andrew

The Changing of the Guard

*Andrew’s POV*

I loved my work. I liked the purpose it gave me. I would more than gladly give my life to protect the Soul of the Forest. It brought me some semblance of peace to see its tranquil light. However, the beginning of every evening had, of late, become incredibly irritating. Hopefully tonight would be an exception.

I made my way towards my post, trying not to think hostile thoughts. All I needed to do was go through the Changing of the Guard without losing my temper, and everything would be fine. I just hoped that Ashley would leave me alone. He kept goading me, prodding me for mourning Juliet. He claimed that it affected my concentration, but he had no evidence to that effect. Shit, best to try and clear my mind.

I saw Ronnie fall in step beside me, saying nothing. He was a good friend; he knew when I needed distance. I reached the Officer’s Podium, and took my place across from Ashley. I couldn’t help but notice that both Jinxx and Ronnie were nearby as Blasko and James went through the nightly ritual. Why were they not at their posts?

“This eve as Dusk moves to Night, the changing of the Watch…blahblahblah” I wasn’t paying attention. I just wanted them to get on with it.

Andy!” It was Ashley, stage-whispering at me. I tensed and ignored him. Only Christian called me Andy anymore. “Andy, will you not come out with us after the Council Meeting?”

I gritted my teeth, refusing to acknowledge him. “Andy!?!”

The nerve! I cracked. “It’s Andrew, Ashley. And are you mad- after all you’ve said and done?” I struggled to keep my cool. I looked down at a charm of Juliet’s I wore around my neck and squeezed it tightly, willing it to give me the strength to stay calm for just a few minutes longer.

Dammit Andy, Juliet would roll over in her grave if she saw you like this. You’re not yourself- you’re letting yourself rot!” Ashley looked both pained and angry.

Shut up, Ashley!” I squeezed the dragonfly, emblazoned on a heart, even tighter, and closed my eyes. My anger was boiling. I hated it when he talked about Juliet, I hated it when he said I would be making her unhappy. What the fuck did he know about us? I fucking hated him!

“Andy, you’re dishonoring her memory by falling apart. You know I loved her too-“ In my anger, I couldn’t understand what he was actually saying.

You what!?!” I yelled, and launched myself at him, interrupting the ceremony. For the third time in a month.

Ronnie later told me, I had missed Ashley saying he loved us both, as I was busy tackling Ashley to the ground. Ashley didn't take that very well and gave me a bloody nose. I just remember grief and rage taking hold of me, and then nothingness.

Notes

... nothingness?

Comments

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SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
4/15/17

I've waited right to the end to comment. I loved this so much. I love all the characters and if this site would let me vote loads, I would. I wish it were more like wattpad in that respect. I've read the first chapter of the next installment and I can't wait. I'm super excited.

xPockyCookiex xPockyCookiex
4/7/17

@Teja

yay! so glad you like it so far!

anathema anathema
3/26/17

@smutty pariah

*snorts at you* ;0)

anathema anathema
3/26/17

Yes, can't wait!

Teja Teja
3/26/17