Eagle Crest Hallows [3]

Rayah

I nod, "Okay," I glance at Alyx and take a deep breath, closing my eyes again and taking Jace's hand.

Alyx

I hesitantly sit on the bed with them, swallowing.

Jace, if I do this wrong...

"Then do me first," He whispers, "I know you can do it."

I set my hand on the side of his neck and close my eyes, wincing as memory after memory whip into my head.

'He will always be with you...'

Rayah

I watch, unsure and squeeze Jace's hand.

Alyx

I open my eyes and wait for Jace to say something. He blinks a few times and takes a deep breath, feeling his head.

"God, that's a hell of a headache," He grumbles.

I flash a smile and remove my hand, packing away his memories and creating space for his wife's. I look at Rayah and wait for her okay.

Rayah

I hesitate before giving him my hand as an Okay.

Alyx

I shake my head at her hand and hesitantly set my hand on the side of her neck.

Just stay calm, I tell her mentally.

I close my eyes and wince again as her memories travel through me.

Rayah

He puts his hand on the side of my neck and I shudder, Chills running up my spine. When he finishes, I put my hand on my forehead, feeling dizzy.

Alyx

I pull back and feel their pain, taking a deep breath. Jace watches her carefully, giving her hand a squeeze of a assurance.

"It's done," I whisper, "This shouldn't have to happen though."

Rayah

I start to see stars and I blink a couple times, then squeeze my eyes shut.

Jace

I take Rayah in my arms and keep her still, kissing the side of her face.

"S'alright, take it easy," I whisper, "It'll pass in a few moments."

Rayah

I nod and put my hand on my forehead, burying my face in his chest.

Jace

I hold her, blinking the stars out of my own vision. Alyx sets his hand on the side of my neck and scoots closer, leaning me against him.

"Relax," He whispers, "What I did will take its toll on the both of you. Rest up. I can look after the little ones."

Rayah

I shake my head and keep my postion, fluttering my eyes to get back my vision. Zoey walks in human form and has burn marks on her arm. "Hey." She says, biting her lip.

Alyx

I don't look at Zoey, my feelings mixed up because of Indigo's. Instead, I feel Jace's hair, which earns a strange look from him. I ignore it and run my hand through it, amazed by my lack of senses.

Rayah

I look at Zoey's arm, confused. "W-What happened?" I ask weakly. She shrugs, "The fire."

I nod and shoo her off. She rolls her eyes and shifts, trotting away. I sigh and look up at Jace, who's hair is being messed with. I see Alyx running his hand through it and slap his hand away. "Only I'm allowed to do that." I said quietly.