Strings of Fate

Chapter 163

163- Diaries and death

“What can you tell us about Atropos?” I prompt.

Well, she is usually considered to be the oldest of the fates. I’m not sure how anyone would know that kind of thing, but that’s what the stories I was told said. It doesn’t really matter anyway. So, as I said, Atropos is the fate who controls the manner in which someone dies and cuts the string that represents their lifespan. Basically if our fates represent the beginning and middle of life, Atropos represents the ending. I don’t really know exactly what abilities your Kiara has but it probably involves knowing how people will die. Maybe when? You would really need to ask her for the specifics.” Collin suggests. I tense up. I was so interested in hearing about this magic that for a minute, I forgot the reason I started looking into it in the first place. I must have stayed quiet too long because Bellamy responds for me.

“Kiara is missing. She was kidnapped several days ago. We have reason to believe that she is still alive. We thought maybe she might have been taken for some of her magical abilities. But since we don’t know her race and we didn’t know anything about her magic, it makes it very difficult to work out what that might be. We’re hoping that some idea of her abilities might lead to information about why she was taken and then hopefully who took her.” He explains it calmly, but he takes my hand and holds it tight so I know he isn’t as unaffected ast

he sounds.

“Oh no, the poor dear!” Addie looks distraught. I can tell she really is the kind of person to care a lot about others. Collin looks sad but thoughtful.

“You said you have evidence suggesting that she is alive. Might I ask what kind of evidence?” He is definitely the logical, analytical type.

“I… I’ve had dreams about her. I’ve never even met her in person but every time I sleep I see her. That’s why I have to find her.” I try to speak clearly, but my voice wavers and I sound broken, even to my own ears. From the looks of sympathy on everyone’s faces, I look as terrible as I’m feeling.

“So you’re an Oracle then?” Addie asks and I shrug and shake my head at the same time.

“Not really? I have magic but I don’t usually see visions, not until now. I see threads of fate. too, but what I see is people’s relationships. The ones they’re destined to have. Their red

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thread for friendship, black for enemies, stuff like that. I can also see

someone you can learn

sums up.

the time. In fact I can’t turn it off. I walk into things a lot. It’s very distracting.” I admit. Addie lets out a snort of a

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that would be difficult. I can’t imagine seeing with my magic all the time. Doesn’t it get

like to look around and not see them?” I turn the question back

your point. You mentioned you have also had

contacting you guys. Your magic is the closest I’ve ever seen to my own. I was hoping you might be able to help me figure out more about myself. That’s not exactly my priority right now though. I want to find Kiara.” I quickly add at the end. I actually feel

to know more. Besides, figuring out your visions might help us find her.” Bellamy answers my thought. Apparently he can read my mind now. That or I’m

Collin remarks. But he seems distracted, staring off into the distance like he’s deep in thought. All of a sudden he stands up, I can see his button up shirt and his chair

I sit

way to end a conversation.” Addie jokes filling the

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aloud. I’m spared having to answer by Collin returning, shoving his keyboard aside and thumping what looks like a very old, leather. bound book onto the desk in front of him. The book lands so hard that his camera shakes and makes him go all blurry for a moment while it

remark. Collin grins

about that. I just remembered something I read once and I thought I should share.” His eyes are gleaming with excitement. I get the impression that people don’t often come to him with obscure research questions and he is entirely thrilled about

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