Western Heights Station

Rayah

Alex looks at the floor and I sigh, taking another sip of my lemonade. Something about that boy at the other table made me uncomfortable, like I know him...but don't. Though I know he keeps looking at me. I pull my hood over my head and slide down in my chair, taking a deep breath.

Alex

I decide to have some fun instead of dwelling on the past. I sit up and tap the kid on the shoulder, snapping his hood off once he looks at me.

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Jace

The boy taps me on my shoulder and yanks my hood off, causing me to jump up and stumble backwards.

"What the hell, man?!" I ask before something shimmers behind me.

My skin crawls and Nic runs over, stopped by whatever's behind me.

"Good afternoon, Rayah," a voice says to the girl.

Rayah

Hermes appears behind the boy and I flash a smile, taking my hood off while standing. "Hermes, nice to see you again," I cross my arms, trying to look behind the boy. Hermes flashes a smile at me as I take a sip of my lemonade.

Alex

"What the hell is going on?" I mutter under my breath, confused.

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Jace

I don't move, not wanting to due to my previous experiences in situations like this, but can't help but be awestruck by the girl once I get a full scope.

"Likewise, Rayah," the man says.

A hand grasps my hood and pulls me to stand.

"Now, it's been a long time, young Jace. You won't remember me, but, as you will soon discover for yourself, I'm your father." he says.

Rayah

I look at Alex and then back at the boy. So confused, I take off my jacket and I bite my lip. "I don't understand," I whispered. I soon see the resemblance and flash another smile.

"What's your name?" I ask the boy.

Alex

Confused, I decide to head out. I nod goodbye to Rayah and hurry.

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Jace

What? My father was a murderer. He joined with the Cavarians and killed my... No.

"You can't possibly be my father," I say, looking at the girl, "And it's Jace."

Rayah


"You just don't remember," Hermes replies.


I smile, "Nice to meet you. I'm Rayah," I hold my hand out.

Jace

The shimmery guy lets go of me and I stumble forward a bit, my ribs burning at the motion. Nic comes to steady me and glares at the guy behind me confusedly.

If he's my father...is he Alyx's?

I turn around, unintentionally ignoring the girl. Nic apologizes for me.

"My brother," I say, "Is he?"

Rayah

He ignores me and I drop my hand, taking a step back while slipping both of my hands in the pockets.

Hermes looks at Jace, confused. "Just you, Jace," He states.

Jace

Nic apologizes to the girl for me and I shake my head.

"Not him," I point to Nic, swallowing, "Alyx...He...He was two years older than me."

Rayah

I shrug, not thinking it's a big deal, and look back at the conversation.

"No, He's not. Or...was not. I don't know," Hermes said. "Anywho, I have claimed you. You are coming to live with me in Olympus. I must go. Rayah will show you you're way back."

I sigh and look away as he dissapears.

Jace

No...Alyx was. We were identical.

I tighten my jaw and feel Nic's hand on my shoulder.

"Stop thinking of it," he whispers, "He wouldn't want that."

"You can't come with me..." I whisper back.

"I know. But you'll be safer. You'll visit, I'm sure."

I shake my head and sit back down, crossing my arms. Both brothers... What world rips a kid of that?

Rayah

He sits and I'm left in the middle of the room, awkward.

Jace

I shake my head and glance at the girl, "Y-you live where he wants me to go?"

Rayah

I nod and glance at him. "Yeah. Why?" I ask.