Chapter 216 - Plans (1/2)

I chuckle in his arms and pull back to look him in the eyes as I say ”I'm not saying that I want you to hurt me but by you doing this, it gives others less of a chance of hurting me, understand?” He lifts his hand up to my cheek and gently strokes it as he says ”Yeah, I got it.”

My stomach growls again causing both of us to laugh as he and I both get ready to go out. When we make it to the garden where everyone always hangs out, I see Chyou placing snacks on the table with a smile.

When Zhen looks up, the others do too. I smile at them and they all return the smile with a shake of their heads. Zhen lifts a drink and says ”I'm no longer surprised when you disappear. To be honest, I don't think any of us really are.”

My mother nudges his arm and says ”Don't let him fool you, he was so worried he couldn't eat or sleep.” Zhen awkwardly clears his throat as the rest of us laugh. True to what Bai Lei said, little Bun comes flying over with three large fruits.

”Master! I've collected all of these for you. Guozhi even helped!” Little Bun says with excitement causing Guozhi to choke on his food. He tries to swallow it as he beats his ċhėst and waves his hand 'no'. Ted reaches over and smacks Guozhi on the back as everyone begins laughing again.

Zhen places his cup down and says ”What was it this time?” I give him a knowing smile and sit across from the others as Bai Lei places a bowl in front of me. As I tell everyone what happened, they all sit around in complete silence.

Of course, I tell them the same story I told Bai lei and Ai doesn't try to correct it. She seems to understand and gives me a grateful smile. Even though they all nod their heads as if they understand, they can't help but turn and look at each other with knowing looks.

They probably know I'm twisting things but I appreciate the fact they don't call me out. Ted's the first one to ask ”Were they real mermaids?” I pause with the food right by my mouth and shrug before saying ”I'm actually not sure. I didn't stay around long enough to get a good look at them.”

Bai Lei places his hand on my lower back and says ”We have other important things we need to worry about right now. Eli is here and I have no doubt he's planning something. The stars show a disaster is coming.”

I silently pop the food in my mouth and nod my head in agreement as I chew the delicious food. My mom puts her chopsticks down and says ”I've been having the same vision... Nova, do you remember the pit I showed you?”

I slowly nod my head as I swallow my food and say ”Unfortunately. Is that what you've been seeing?” My mother nods her head with a distant look in her eyes. I lower my own chopsticks and ask ”I've always wanted to ask, Who is 'he' you always tell me I have to stop?”

My mom frowns and slowly shakes her head saying ”Even I don't know. I'm only showed so much and all I know is that he's male... And that you have to stop him.” Bai Lei suddenly pulls me against his side and picks up my chopsticks.

He hands them to me and says ”You need to eat.” before turning to my mother and asking ”Does she have to stop him or can I?” My mom tilts her head in thought before saying ”I don't know. Maybe you can for her and it would be the same thing... maybe?”

I grab another piece of food and shove it in my mouth as I say ”Let's say he tries to 'stop' this man... Will he really stop him or would this man get away?” My mom snaps her fingers before pointing at me saying ”Could very well happen or something worse. Maybe this man would kill Bai Lei if the two fought... you might be the only one who can stop him, my dear.”

Bai Lei grits his teeth and asks ”Why does it have to be Nova? She's been through enough.” My mom gives Bai Lei a sad smile as she nods her head saying ”What you say is right but... We don't get to decide these things. And even though you're a Deity, you can still die. Nova has unlimited power at her fingertips. She just needs to grab it.”

I silently listen as I eat the food Bai Lei keeps putting in front of me but I can't help but think about my mother's words. Unlimited power at my fingertips? What does she mean by that? I look down at my hand holding the chopsticks and try to think about this 'Unlimited' power.