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[Jimjamz]

Cassie abrubtly sat up, her breaths coming harsh and fast. What had happened?
She stared around the room. Thelma was lying in her bed opposite, smiling, one leg thrown over the duvet...the same way she'd been yesterday before she'd woken up...
Cassie stole a glance at her alarm clock. 6:43...the exact time she'd woken up yesterday...
"Okay...stay calm..." She muttered to herself, "Its just a coincidence...you just had a nightmare..."
She walked over to the dresser, picking out her clothes for the day. She was just walking past Thelma's bed when the spiky haired girl stirred.
"You didnt get in for ages las' night...how'd your date go?" She said sleepily, rubbing her eyes and looking up expectantly at the blonde.
"What?" Cassie said, fear pulsing through her veins.
"Well, y'no" Thelma sat up, resting against her headboard, "Your date with Troy"
"Oh My God" Cassie said, dropping down onto the bed beside Thelma.
"It was that bad?" Thelma asked, raising an eyebrow. Cassie ran her hands through her hair.
"No...I dont no...God...I hope..."
"Well that clears it up. It woul,d've been really annoying if you hadnt explained yourself" Thelma said impatiantly.
"I had a dream...well it wasnt a dream...a nightmare...it was so real...I dont know"
"Oh..." Thelma said, raising an eyebrow. She decided not to question her any further, as she was obviously upset about something, "Come on, were going to be late for breakfast"

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"Eat something" Thelma said, pushing a bowl of cereal towards Cassie. She ignored her, her eyes darting around the hall.
"He's not here" She said, "Where is he?"
"Who?"
"Tro-" Cassie's voice trailed off as an upset looking Jo came into the hall, accompanied by two policemen. She stood at the front, and cleared her throat loudly.
"Im afraid I have some terrible news..." She said, "Last night there was a car accident...Im afriad one of our pupils was involved"
Cassie grabbed Thelmas hand.
"I- Well...Troy Wood suffered serious injurys. He passed away in the early hours"

[Fassbender Fan]

The colour vanished from Cassie's face, she stared at Jo unable to speak or even breathe for what seemed like an eternity.
"Cassie. Cassie!" Thelma shook her dazed friends shoulders.."Whats going on? How did y.."
Cassie looked at Thelma, down at her lap and then back into her friends worried eyes. She leaned in, whispering "It was him...Azazeal...I know it Thelma! You have to believe.." she was interrupted by Jo's arrival.

"Sorry girls, I..um..Cassie we believe you were the last person to see Troy last night. I'm afraid the police would like to ask you a few questions, If you'd like to come with me.." she gestured with her hand for Cassie to walk with her as two policeman entered the canteen.

Cassie stood up, the sound seemed to have disappeared from the room as she walked with them, curious students' eyes following her movements..Cassie's heart thumped as she walked, her footsteps echoing in her head. As they neared the door the lights seemed to brighten-hurting Cassie's eyes..she squeezed them shut and re-opened them to find the lights disappearing into darkness..her head was spinning, stretching her arm out to steady herself all that came next was black..

[Jimjamz]

The whole hall erupted around the blonde, students running to catch a glipse of her. Thelma pushed her way through the ring of observers surounding Cassie.
She stirred, staring blearily ahead of her. Jo stood up and whispered something to the two police officers, who quickly left the room.
"Come on, she's only fainted" Jo said to the hall at large, "Nothing to see. Get back to your breakfast"
"Are you okay?" Thelma whispered to Cassie, who smiled weakly and nodded.
"Just take her back to your room" Jo said, "I dont think she's up to getting questioned"
It was an order, not a request. For some reason Jo seemed quite angry. Thelma shrugged it off and helped Cassie up.
"Are you sure your alright?" Thelma asked as they entered there cluttered room. Cassie immediatly walked over to the window.
"What do you think" She said blankly, staring out into the grounds. Thelma sighed and sat down on her bed.
"If you dont mind me asking...what happened last night?" Cassie didnt reply, and minutes of silence passed between the two girls, only broken by the occasional small sob from Cassie.
"Cassie...you can tell me" Thelma said, crossing the room. She turned Cassie round to face her, who kept her head bowed. Thelma drew her into a hug and the blonde rested her head on the other girls pvc-clad shoulder and sobbed.
"Ssh, its okay" Thelma soothed, gently running her hands through Cassies hair.
"No its not" She said, drawing away from her. She walked back over to the window.
"Thelma...last night..." She said quietly, "Troy wasnt in a car crash...or at least..no...it doesnt make sense!"
"He was in a car crash...Jo said"
"No. We were in the grounds...I mean...all of us, even you...and that Azazeal-"
"The one you fancy?"
"Of course I dont!" Cassie said angrily, "He killed Troy!"
Thelma mouthed wordlessly at the girl. Jo had said he'd been in a car crash, so why was Cassie acting so strangely? It didnt make sense. Her thoughts were interuped by a strong male voice.
"I'd call it...sacrificed"

[Fassbender Fan]

Thelma spun around to see the man who had spoke, she guessed this was the infamous 'Azazeal' she eyed him up. He was tall, dark hair and pentetrating eyes somewhere between blue and green. A sly grin gave his pale face character and his clothes were simple. White Shirt. Black Trousers. Black Duster. Her inspection was cut short by a gasp from Cassie.

Cassie had been staring at him the whole time, unable to speak, she made a gasping noise as she began to cry. He had killed Troy and she was the only one who knew..

Thelma dashed to Cassie's side, sensing the danger of the situation..
"What do you want? I'll call the police if-" Thelma tried to sound brave though her voice was shaky as she gave Azazeal a hard look.

He smiled in reply. "If I wanted to hurt you I would have already done so by now.." he sat on Thelma's bed which seemed incredibly rude to her but she didn't argue. Clutching Cassie's arm she felt her back brush the wall, fear pulsing through her veins.

Cassie could feel Thelma's heart racing as her friends chest was pushed into her back, they were huddled like children backing away from the stranger as he calmly watched them. Cassie began to speak, her voice shaky and broken..
"What do you want with us?"

Lifting his head he stared into Cassie's big eyes.
"Us? I don't want anything to do with your friend..she's merely a distraction for you.."

Thelma felt her face turn pink as anger boiled inside of her, Cassie gripped her friends hand, silencing her with the action.

"Fine!" Cassie replied boldy, releasing Thelma's clutches and walking towards Azazeal.."What do you want with me then?"

[BHA]

Azazeal waited, testing cassie's reaction.
But she stood there boldly, staring him right in the face.
For some reason she wasn't as frightened with Thelma near her. She wasn't alone.
"In time..." Azazeal began, "you won't ask so many questions. You have power Cassie, just be careful how you use it. Or i may have to teach you". He stepped towards her, stretching out his hand to stroke Cassie's cheek, but Thelma gave him a dirty look and pulled Cassie away from him. "If that's the way you want to do things", Azazeal murmured, turning to leave, "things might get difficult". He stared back at them before Thelma slammed the door behind him, with such force it made Cassie jump. "Bloody cheek!", Thelma said, fuming, "a distraction?! He's all talk he is!", "Then how do you explain Troy?" Cassie asked, sitting on her bed staring into space, still trying to take it all in, "Wrong place at the wrong time", Thelma said waving her hand dismissively, not trying to hide her dislike for him in the first place. "So...", she went on, "What are we gonna do now Cass?"...

[Jimjamz]

"Well I dont know!" Cassie said harshly, turning away from Thelma, who sat down next to her on the bed.
"Well...do you know who this Azazeal is?" The spikey haired girl asked, laying a hand on Cassies shoulder.
"Some crazy man who enjoys stabbing my boyfriends?" Cassie bit out, turning to face Thelma, "Oh...dont look like that..."
"Are you going to keep on being a narky bitch?" Thelma asked, withdrawing the hand that had been on the blondes shoulder. She folded her arms and stared down at the ground.
"Fine...Im sorry" Cassie said, "Look...I asked Tyrel about him a few days ago"
"Yeah?" Thelma looked up.
"He said he was the leader of the nephilm...or something along those lines, I cant really remember"
"Nephilm? Whats the nephilm? Sounds like porn to me"
"Fallen angels" Cassie said quickly. Thelma let out an indecisive snort.
"Fallen angels? Yeah, okay. That must make you a witch and me a gremlin then"
Cassie was just about to reply but was cut short by a soft voice.
"Cassie is a witch" The blonde turned round and stared at the woman before her with a mixture of fear and awe.
"Mum..?"

[Fassbender Fan]

"Don't be afraid Cassie..I can't hurt you, not anymore.." Cassie's mother looked at the ground a guilty and shameful look on her pale face.."I want to help you"

Cassie stood in awe, her mouth slightly open she stared at her mother. It wasn't possible-she had seen her die. She had held her hand..

"Cassie whats going on? Who are you talking to, have you finally flipped?! Look at me!!" Thelma tugged at the blonde's shoulder shaking her out of her daze.."Whats wrong with you?"

Cassie's lips trembled as she spoke.."I..I.." she turned toward the window where the figure of her mother had stood, there was nothing there but a pile of artwork scattered along the floor. She looked back at Thelma, tears filling her eyes..

[Jimjamz]

"Mum" Cassie whispered, the tears rolling down her cheeks. Her pale hands shook as she clumsily wiped them away.
"Mum..?" Thelma repeated, a bemused look upon her face.
"She was there" Cassie said, turning to look at the window. She looked back at Thelma, who obviously didnt no what to think.
"Im not lying" She said, her voice shaking, "She said...said...she cant...hurt me. Cant hurt me anymore"
She looked like a lost child, now fumbling with the bed covers. Thelma leaned forward and embraced the blonde, she didnt no what else to do. Cassie buryed her head into her shoulder, letting out all the grief for her mother that she hadnt shown pour out of her.
"Ssh, its okay" She soothed, smoothing her blonde hair back. After a few minutes Cassie looked up, her eyes red rimmed from crying. Her gaze travelled over Thelmas face, and she leaned forward slightly, before quickly leaning back.
"I think" Thelma said quickly in an attempt to break the tension. She was trying very hard not to do what she was severly tempted to.
"What do you think?" Cassie said miserably after a few seconds more silence.
"You should get some sleep" She said firmly. She pulled away from the blonde, and walked over to her bedside table.
"I cant sleep" Cassie said quickly.
"Well you could try...I think its the best thing for you" Thelma said, staring hard at the ground.
"Will you stay with me?" Cassie asked. Thelma looked up...

[BHA]

Thelma thought this was a reasonable request and sat on the chair next to Cassie's bed like she always did when she watched her sleeping. "No", Cassie muttered, "Over here...i need a hug, and since my stuffed bear's gone missing you'll have to do", she joked. Thelma gave a mock look of shock and attacked Cassie with one of the pillows, they both giggled and Thelma collapsed next to Cassie on her bed. The two caught their breath back and then Cassie rolled over to face Thelma, "That wasn't a hug", Thelma said smiling, Cassie leaned over and kissed her for a few seconds before drawing back, "and neither was that!" Thelma managed to mumble through an expression of surprise. "I..I'm sorry", Cassie said quickly, desperately trying not to be rejected. She moved away and looked down at the covers awkwardly. "No", Thelma said, "don't be", she smiled and rolled over on top of Cassie before she rolled both of them off the bed and onto the floor.

The next morning Cassie was very quiet as she got dressed for class. "It isn't something i've done is it?", Thelma asked nervously, "I mean you're not...mad at me?". "Why should i be mad?" Cassie said putting her bag on over her shoulder. "i dunno", Thelma replied looking embarrassed, "sometimes i just think...that i'm not good enough for you, like you'd rather be with someone else"....

[Fassbender Fan]

Thelma stumbled on something in the dark. Her hand grasped at the table to steady herself. Reaching blindly she found the lamp and switched it on, the sudden explosion of light that filled her and Cassie's room hurt her eyes.

As her eyes adjusted she glanced over at her friends’ bed, shocked at what she saw...she shouted Cassie's name but was ignored. She felt nauseous watching the movements...the man she hated in her friends bed...

Cassie rolled over in her sleep and sighed gently...her head swimming with dreams she had before tried to ignore...Azazeal's power drawing her into his arms...the vividness excited and scared Cassie...she could almost feels his hands pinning her wrists behind her head...again she sighed.

Collecting her strength Thelma walked over to the bed she had to make them stop-make herself heard she walked over to the bed and was stood beside the couple. She felt her skin crawl and the tiny hairs on her neck stand on end...salty tears raced down her cheeks as she saw Cassie lost in the passion of the moment...

His kiss made Cassie’s heart race...she felt like it would explode if it sped anymore...lost in the moment she closed her eyes disappearing into darkness and ecstasy her hands caressing this mysterious strangers back…was this really happening?

Thelma’s ability to speak disappeared as she began to sob uncontrollably; collapsing in a heap on the floor she buried her head in her knees. She felt her heart breaking beneath her chest the beating of it so loud she thought Cassie would be able to hear it. Clasping her hands over her ears she tried to block the sounds coming from her friends’ bed but they seemed to grow louder the more she pressed her palms against her head...

Cassie’s body gave way beneath his as her mind returned to the room. She opened her eyes staring into his, she felt as though he were looking deep inside her…he kissed her forehead and whispered something in her ear…it was then that she felt the presence in the room, a familiar one, they were not alone. She reached out her arm to switch the lamp on her table…<br>

[Jimjamz]

Her eyes stung at the sudden blast of light. She closed them briefly, then opened them again. She could make out someone standing at the bottom of her bed, probably Thelma, god knows why she was doing it though. She wiped the sleep from her eyes that was clouding her vision, and focused on the figure just a few feet away from her.
"Oh god...mum?" She whispered. She should've been scared...she was gazing upon her dead mother...but for some reason she felt completely calm.
"Its me, Cassie...dont be frightened" She said in that soothing voice she'd only used on occasion with her daughter.
"Im not..." The blonde said quietly, her eyes folowing Lileth as she sat down on the chair next to her bed.
"Good" She said, "Cassie, darling, Im here to tell you something very important. I know what you've been dreaming about...Cassie, promise me you wont give into him...please...no matter what he says too you...his intentions arent pure"
"What does he want with me?"
"Darling, its so hard to explain" Lileth looked down, and a single tear rolled down her cheek. Cassie went to wipe it away, but her hand just went straight through.
"We cant touch each other" Her mother said sadly, "Dont try that again..."
"Mum, whats happening?" Cassie asked, the fear rising in her chest.
"He's a fallen angel, Cassie...He's trying to do with you what he's failed to do with the last six generations of women in your family...Dont give in, please, please, dont give in"
"I dont understand" Cassie whispered shakily. Lileth stood up, and gave her daughter a pitying look.
"You will, in time. I have to go now...just remember, I always loved you, even if I didnt show it" She looked over at the sleeping form of Thelma, "And dont play with that poor girls heart, she loves you...you'll need that love"
"Mum, where are you going?" Cassie stood up, so she was facing her, "I dont understand what all this means, dont leave me..."
"I have no choice"
"Thats what I've gotten all my life with you!" The blonde said, tears of frustration and anger falling down her cheeks, "It wasnt your choice to spend every hour of the week p*ssed either, was it? Wasnt your choice to ignore me all the time...wasnt your choice to leave me to grow up on my own!"
"I regret all that, from the bottom of my heart I do" Lileth looked down, "If I could change it...but I cant. All I can do is try and make sure the same doesnt happen to you. I wish I could stay, but I cant. But take my advice...grant me my final wish...do not give in to Azazeal"
Cassie shook her head, more tears rolling down her cheeks. Her mother smiled at her one last time, before disapearing.
"No!"

[Fassbender Fan]

Cassie prodded at her cereal with her spoon, choosing to play with rather than eat her breakfast.

"Whats wrong with you this morning?!" Thelma asked with a mouthful of scrambled egg..."You're not your usual bitchy self.." she added grinning.

Cassie dropped her spoon and pushed the bowl away slumping back in her chair. She watched as her friend ate a disgusted look creeping across her face. Noticing the look Thelma dropped her fork and gave her friend a hard look.."Now what?...is it me again? What have I dont this time..?!"

"For god's sake Thelma have you ever thought maybe the whole world doesn't revolve around you?" Cassie stood up and sighed loudly..."I'm going for a walk. Do not follow me.." and with this she walked out of the canteen leaving a bemused Thelma sat alone..

[Jimjamz]

Cassie strode out into the grounds. She didnt care where she was going, as long as she could be alone. She needed time to think about what her mother had said to her.
After fifteen minutes of walking she found herself by a grassy bank with a stream running along side it. The area seemed to be pretty isolated, just what she needed. She sat down, picked up a pebble and cast it into the gentle water.
She felt the sensation that someone was watching her, but she ignored it. She picked up another pebble, and was just about to throw it when she felt a hand rest on her shoulder.
"Thelma, didnt I tell yo-" She turned round. It wasnt Thelma.
"Hello" Azazeal smiled charmingly. Cassie shuddered.
"Stay away from me" She said, her voice shaking with a mixture of fear and nerves. She shrugged his hand off her and quickly stood up.
"Didnt your mother ever teach you any manners? A hello would've been nice"
"My mother may have not taught me any manners. But she told me to stay away from you" Cassie bit out, feeling braver with each word. Azazeal smiled reminiscently.
"I cant think why...we had some good times"
"Good times? You drove her mad. I know that now. You may have fooled my mother but your not fooling me!" Cassie glared at him in disgust.
"You cannot stop the inevitable" He stood up, so he was facing her. Cassie went to take a step back, but for some reason stayed where she was.
"Whats the inevitable?" She said quietly, staring directly into his eyes. She didnt even budge when he moved towards her face.
"This" He whispered, before giving her a feathery kiss on the lips, which Cassie briefly responded too. Shocked by her own actions, she turned on her heel and ran.
"You've started it now!" Azazeal called to the blondes retreating form, "Theres no stopping it. I look forward to seeing you again!"

[Fassbender Fan]

Weeks passed without occurance and Cassie's mind wandered. She hadn't told Thelma about the meeting by the lake, she knew how she would react.

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Staring aimlessly out of the window Cassie watched the trees,their leaves blowing against the blue backdrop..the scene was picturesesque except for the shadows by the lake. The tall tress casting a gloomy feel over the building that resided there. Cassie's eyes drifted to this building and she felt the hairs on her neck stand to attention...

"Cassie!"

Snapping back to reality she spun around in her seat to be confronted with Miss Watkin's frowning face. Cassie smiled awkwardly and took the paper from Jo's extended hand.

"A word. After the lesson please" Jo added before continuing in her distribution of exam papers..

Cassie sighed and tapped her pencil nervously against the desk. Thelma glanced in her direction but Cassie's attention was once again drawn to the gardens outside the window.

"You may begin the exam now"

Cassie peeled her eyes away and opened her paper "American Literature and its effect upon 21st century life"..just what you need on a friday afternoon..

[Jimjamz]

"So, what did Jo want you for?"
The lesson had finished and Cassie and Thelma were making there way towards there room. Cassie rolled her eyes.
"Something about 'attentivness' and 'I know you've had a tough time but you really need to get your act together'...basically exactly the same as she told me last lesson"
"Figures...that woman is like a parrot" Thelma said, earning a giggle from Cassie.
"So what we doing tonight then?" Cassie asked as she opened the door. She dumped her stuff on the floor and sat down on her bed.
"Uh...you choose" Thelma said, slightly suprised. Cassie had been really moody and gloomy these past few weeks, she'd hardly even spoken to Thelma, just spent her time walking around the grounds or lying on her bed listening to music. It seemed her old self was coming back.
"We havent been out in ages" The blonde said, kicking her shoes off.
"Very true, maybe we could go to that new club?"
"Its a date" Cassie said flirtaciously.