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Chapter Twenty-Two

~*3 Year Time Skip*~

It had been three years since that day. The truth was Jessica had barely seen her brothers since. At the end of her Freshman she went back to their home Pete and Rhea had gone with her. Over the course of that first year they had all become close. Jess was more than happy to train in ring with Pete and Pete was more than surprised at how well she did. Rhea began training with them and that’s when she began to open to Jess about her life and what it was like to be a vampire. That first summer home Matt and Jeff were granted a 3 week leave and they spent that time with their sister. Once they returned Jess, Pete, and Rhea went back to their apartment on campus. On several occasions Pete and Jess shifted together and explored the wooded area around campus, and a handful of times Jess helped Rhea feed when she wasn’t able to get her supply from the medical center. She also happily helped them with their academics studies. Bayley and Ricochet tried their best to always be around her but their majors had them on the side of the school for the most part, but they still meet up at least once a week to hangout and talk about events.

The sophomore year the most contact she had with her brothers was via text and then when major breaks came up they always told her not to go home they couldn’t get the time off to see her. Because of that she threw herself more into her studies, more into dance, and more into training with Pete and Rhea. Finn made a few pop up appearances when Bayley and Ricochet had reported to him the change in her behavior. It was mid way through the school yeah when Pete had told Jess about something called NXT and their performance center being built and how would it be up and running by their junior year. It was also sophomore year when Pete finally found out what Jessica was. He had gotten horribly sick and the medical center said they need to find a professional healer to bring in because nothing they had would work. Once everyone had left and Jess thought Pete was asleep she gathered herbs and oils and her notebook from her childhood and began and incantation and salva. The healing light emitted from her body as she continued the chant and applied the salva. She was too focused on what she was doing she didn’t realize he had been awake the whole time. Once completed Pete was healed and Jess drained she hadn’t had to do that kind of magic work in far too long, but she didn’t regret it, Pete and Rhea had become her new family with the disappearance of her brothers and Finn. She fell asleep on his floor that night and Pete stayed awake staring at the ceiling.  When she awoke and confronted her about it, and she told him the truth. He held her tightly and vowed to protect her more than he already was. He began calling her Little Dove which she never really understood. Rhea wasn’t surprised at the revelation the few times she was allowed to feed from Jess she could taste and feel the magic in her blood. That summer the three didn’t stay at the campus instead Pete brought Jess home with him to Birmingham in the United Kingdom. She had sent a short text to Jeff explaining where she was going but never got anything back. That summer at Pete’s insistence she spent it was a small group of healers that were more that impressed with her capabilities and helped train her stamina more than anything. By the end of the 3 month summer break her magic abilities were on par with someone the greatest healers known to witchkind and they couldn’t really figure out how an almost 18 year old girl was so skilled.

Now it’s Junior year. Jess is still top of her class, her communications and sports journalism teachers more than impressed with her abilities and the fact that she was already being asked to do spots for the local news channel had given the teachers hope that Jess would do wonderfully. The only problem was the way she dressed. She refused to wear dresses and pant suits and high heels yeah that was not happening. One day after a verbal fight with another student about “why must you look like a boy its fucking gross.” Jess walked off and went to find Pete. Once found she nearly demand that the alpha take her to this new performance center so she could work out her anger. Pete had only ever seen Jess pissed once, that was when a boy (who Pete later took care of) wouldn’t leave her alone no matter how many different ways she told him no. 

“Go grab your gym bag and some bottles of water, we’ll go.” Pete was more than happy, they had been several times mostly because of the fact that Jess was proven to be The Hardy boys sister. They were told if she wasn’t they wouldn’t be allowed to workout there. Nodding her head she ran off and packed her bag while Pete did the same. They left a note for Rhea who was out with her girlfriend and then walked the four miles to the performance center, showing her ID and Pete’s guest pass they were let in. They’d come when pretty much everyone else was gone, this was the way they liked it. It was less pressure and if one of them fucked up a move there wasn’t some wanna be professional telling them how to do it right. Though Pete was a brawler in every sense Jess was a highflyer which made their matches, at least to them more interesting. Neither one had noticed the smell or presence of another in the building. 

“Alright lets start with the stander lock up, and we’ll just go off instinct from there, sound good?” Pete had called from the ring as Jess came back out. Looking up she nodded her head and slid in under the bottom rope. They circled each other, each smirking before locking up. Jess actually managed to get the upper hand bringing Pete into a wrist lock, then attacking his knees to bring him down to her height. Releasing his wrist she went to bounce off the ropes only to be picked up and slammed into a back breaker. The air escaped her lungs but she wasn’t giving up. She glared up at the red head and jumped to her feet, she again hit the ropes coming at him and hitting with a hard sling blade. Not wasting time while he was down she went to the top turnbuckle in hopes of hitting the swanton bomb, but had her leg ripped back as Pete brought her down. 

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Chapter Ten

~*5 year time skip*~

It had been five years since Jessica had last seen Alesiter, four years since they last spoke on the phone and three years since she had gotten her last letter. She had kept trying to reach out on several occasions but decided  it was just best if she stopped, seeing as Alesiter hadn't responded to any of her letters. But she did still wear her necklace, it was the one promise to Aleister that she was going to keep no matter what. Now a 13 year old freshman, alongside her brother Jeff whom was 15 and Matt 17, High school was a whole new ball game. Jessica started taking more after Jeff in the way she dressed and was eventually able to convince him to dye her hair like his. Which went more along the lines of.

“ Well Jeff if you don’t do it for me, I’ll just have to do it myself and since I’ve never done this, who knows what it’ll look like or the mess I’ll make.”

Yup that was how she went from beautiful strawberry blonde hair, to its current colors of purple, with pink tips. She dressed like him too, well as close as she could get. Instead of dressing like the other girls, in skirts, and tight clothes, Jessica went for baggier, skater pants, studded belts, tank tops, with a hoodie over the top and combat boots on her feet. When people asked why the hell she looked like she'd just smile and walk passed, she didn’t need to explain herself and she never would. As usual, Jessica excelled in school, top marks every quarter, and to earn some cash, she even tutored others. Her sophomore year she was placed into college prep classes in hopes of giving her harder work, which all but failed. When not studying, tutoring or harassing her brother to re do her hair, Jessica could be found in the ring in the backyard.

Over the years the siblings had made changes and upgrades to the ring, but nowadays Matt and Jeff were actually going to wrestling school part time, and on weekends, when it wasn’t a full moon performing shows. Jessica was envious of her brothers, she knew they’d make it big one day and she wanted to follow in their footsteps. Junior year was different. She still dressed the same and had weird hair in fact that year she had dyed dark blue with teal ends, but the odd part was her body changed. She didn’t get much taller, but her chest grew, and so did her curves. She began getting noticed by the guys in school and since Matt had graduated two years ago, that only left Jeff. Jess wasn’t going to bother him though, he had his group of weirdo friends at school, and she had the like two friends she had. After what happened with Aleister she never really did allow others to get close to her.

That was until Jack came along. He was your typical pretty, jock boy. Same grade as Jessica and one of the students she helped tutor. She wasn’t sure what the hell had gotten into Jack but he expressed interest in dating her. There never were any rules in place in case she was asked out, so she thought it would be okay. She agreed to meet with him on a Saturday, she knew her brothers would be gone from Friday night till early Sunday morning, and dad was hardly ever around. So if she was going to go on a “date” Saturday would be the perfect day. Forgetting that of course Sunday was the full moon which meant her brothers would actually be home Saturday night.  The rest of the week past and Jessica did her normal routine. Friday was her tutor session with Jack and they exchanged phone numbers at the end of it. Getting back home Matt and Jeff were just leaving when they both noticed an odd smell on their sister.

“What’s that smell?” Matt asked, to him it smelled of leather and smoke. After tutoring sometimes the smell was faint on her but today it was almost overpowering. Jessica shifted on her feet looking down. 

“Oh that, I ah...I hugged Jack after his session today, he’s finally getting the hang of those mathematical equations.” She prayed Jeff wouldn’t pull his alpha card and make her give the truth this wasn’t his place, no one set rules for this and she wasn’t going to let them.Quickly noticing the time she shoved her brothers out of the house after promising everything would be fine.

Meanwhile Jack was off talking to his Demon King. 

“Yes sir, I have a date with her tomorrow night. I’m telling you something isn’t right with her. It's not that she’s smart its almost her smell is off. She’s not a full werewolf that much I know to be true I just can’t figure out what else she is.”

Balor hummed, while tapping his chin. Coming up with away to pull her other side out.

“Tell me more about the lass Jack. Her personality.”

Jack had to think about that, the girl only had two friends whom she kept at arm's length, plus her two brothers. That was when he recalled a name.

“Jessica only has two friends, and if I remember correctly its because when she was younger, her best friend Aleister basically abandoned her shortly after her mother’s death.” Jack smiled at the information he remembered, as did Balor.

“Aleister you say? And didn’t you mention she can practically speak perfect Dutch? It was how she got out of taking a foreign language?” Balor tapped his fingers together this was far too good to be true. Aleister Black the powerful witch was friends with little wolf Jessica . No no there was far more to this than met the eye. “I know how to get her to show her other half. Follow the route I give you tomorrow, she won’t be able to resist.”

Saturday morning came and like all Saturdays Jessica was alone in the house. She got up, showered, shaved, brushed her teeth and hair. She put on some nice smelling lotion, and then got dressed. Though she thought better of her normal tomboy style and went with a pair of dark straight legged skinny jeans, and a decent shirt, along with her DC sneakers. In reality she didn’t really have girly clothes this was the best she was going to do for her date tonight and she wondered if this was even good enough. Seeing the time she decided to take off the decent outfit she had put on it, it was way too early anyways, and threw on her ring gear which was just a pair of shorts, and tank top. She played her music loud and set an alarm to let her know when she should stop to actually get ready, which of course would include another shower.

Several hours late, and Jess was drenched in sweat as her alarm blared. Greeting out the ring she showered and changed. She was putting her shoes on just as there was a knock at her door. Answering she let Jack in, as she quickly finished up. Not that there was too much for her to do. Getting back downstairs the pair left and walked to the local pizza parlor. They say, they ate the talked about random stuff. When they went to leave Jack had asked if Jessica would like to go on walk, honestly she saw no harm in it, again she was going to be the only person home anyways. Following the route Balor had given him, it isn’t long till Jessica hears a painfilled cry. She knows damn well she shouldn’t pay any mind but that’s just not the kind of person she is. She takes off in the sound of the cry, which is not the way Balor had intended the two to go, and she finds a young woman beaten in an alleyway. Jack is hiding in the shadows watching to see what the young girl does. Not noticing Jack nor smelling him, Jessica starts to talk to the young woman.

“Hey, I’m not sure what happened to you, but I can help you, if you let me. I swear I’m not here to harm you.” She offers a soft smile and the woman just nods. Once again checking for Jack and not seeing or smelling him she begins chanting a healing spell. Her body glows as the energies flow into the woman and all her injuries began to vanish.  Jack and gobsmacked at this, a hybrid of her kind hasn’t been in existence in who knows how long, and yet here she is only showing her wolf side, she must know its dangerous and only follows what her brothers tell her. Jessica helps the woman to her feet and wishes her a better rest of her night. She begins to run back towards the way where she might have lost Jack, and soon enough he appears around a corner panting. 

“Ah.. I’m so sorry I took off like that, I normally wouldn’t have.” Jessica looks down feeling embarrassed about the stunt she just pulled. Jack chuckles and shakes his head.

“No no it's fine, ya know you’re really fast you should try out for our schools track team.” He places his hand on Jessica’s shoulder as he leads her back to her house. Yeah he knows Balor is going to be upset he didn’t go the way he told him to but in all seriousness he’s pretty sure the girl only knows healing spellings so if he had an attack setup that just would not have worked. Getting her home it was already almost 11pm and that's when Jess noticed the car in the driveway and stomach sank. Why the hell were her brothers home early? She tried to quickly tell Jack goodnight and thank you but he insteaded on being proper and walking her to the door. Swallowing hard she allowed it.

As they got closer to the door, it swung open revealing a pissed off Jeff whos green eyes were fully gold, and Matt whos brown eyes where ice blue. Shaking Jess quickly said goodnight to her date once more, but not before he kissed her check and asked to do it again sometime. Walking past her brothers she knew she was in trouble and Jack may the Moon Goddess save his soul.Once the door shut Jack stalked around for a few minutes he wanted to hear what was going to happen.

“WHERE THE FUCK WERE YOU AND WHO THE HELL WAS THAT!” Jeff screamed and Jessica’s omega wolf gave in automatically. Speaking barely above a whisper she told Matt and Jeff almost everything that had happened and how it had gotten to their date. Matt was a little calmer after listening to his sister explain everything and in hindsight she was always alone on weekends and they never did set rules for her dating.Jessica ran to her room and locked the door. She wasn’t going to be yelled at just because they came home early. This had been her first date, and she had, had a good time up to that point.

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Chapter Eighteen (FMITN Book 1)

During the time her brothers were gone, Jessica began to feel sicker, her skin clammy, and hot, cramps in her stomach so painful. To her it was worse than being kicked full force in the gut by Matt when doing in ring work. Everything ached and throbbed and the odd feeling between her legs made things everything worse, it was wet, and all she wanted was to feel something anything there. Shaking her head, the timer finally went off and she dashed to the bathroom locking the door, and starting an ice cold shower. Once in the freezing water did not seem to help the heat on her skin. Once the dye was rinsed out, Jess hears her inner wolf edging her on.

‘Its okay you know? Its normal what we’re feeling, and it’s normal for you to give yourself the need release. Sliding your fingers down, touching, its normal, every being does it.” Slowly being driven by this desire and her inner wolf is telling her this is in fact normal, she hesitates before  slowly runs a hand from her hair down her breasts and tone stomach to but once again wavers stopping her sliding hand right before she reaches her clit, she stops and takes a shaky breath hearing her inner wolf still telling her “it's okay and what she's about to do is normal.”  She slowly, carefully moves her fingers to her soaking wet slit. She starts to rub soft circles on her clit while thrusting a finger in herself, she moaned at the feeling and as she starts to go harder, and faster her moans get louder as she can feel her walls clenching, feeling the coil in her stomach tighten almost as if it were going to snap. That was until Finn knocks on the bathroom door not only scaring her but denying her any release altogether. 

Unhappy and still in need of release, Jessica groans as turns off the shower and wraps a towel around herself before opening the door, and glaring at the Irishman. Finn not sure what he did wrong, holds hands up in mock surrender before passing her his sleeping shorts and a tank top. Jess raises an eyebrow in question and Finn scratches the back of his neck looking down.

“The guys said this was better for you to sleep in tonight along with with AC being on full blast. Once you get dressed I can tell you what we’ve figured out.” A chuckle leaves Finn’s lips as Jess just hangs her taking the clothes. “By the way, since we’re roughly the same size I’mma steal your night gear for tonight to sleep in, you okay with that little gem?” Jessica breaks out in hysterical laughter.

“Yo..you think we’re the same size? Seriously? You’re like a foot taller than me, meaning my pants length alone will be too short, not to mention the fact that I barely wear a like a size 8 in jeans. My tops are small to medium, you’ll never fit in my clothes Finn and if you try you’ll end up ripping them.” Her laughter went on throughout her statement. As Finn realized she was right. Most of the time she wore baggy skater pants, he never truly thought of the actual size though. Shaking his head he had to come up with what to do.

“Hey Jess ...would you mind if-” Goddess this was more then awkward for him, if he at least liked her in a romantic way it would be that bad, but dammit she was a sister to him and that was it. “I’m going to have to sleep in my boxers since I only brought pants and a shirt for tomorrow if I can’t borrow any of your clothes.” His cheeks turned red in embarrassment, this was not ideal and worse of all he could hear Balor howling in laughter at the predicament he was in.  Jessica looked Finn in the eye and smiled. Stepping closer to him pressing herself against him she spoke softly, and far too innocently. 

“Of course brother, whatever you need to do. Besides, there’s at least a second bed in here, so we don’t have to share and be all pressed up against each other, tangled up in one another. “ She snickered at her comment knowing it was getting under his skin. Finally not wanting to be teased Finn slowly walked over to Jess and whispered.

“You are well aware that you’re in your first heat, and if I didn’t see you as blood I was rail you against the wall right now, right?” Jessica stared at Finn in shock, the hell was he saying? No, No chance in fuckin’ hell did Finn fuckin’ Balor even think remotly like that. Shoving him away Jessica went back to the bathroom, slammed the door shut and locked it. Demon powers or not. she was about to freak out and want to buy as much time as possible. Her inner wolf trying to soothe the girl telling her he was just getting her back for the comment she made. Crying and screaming the heat rising on her skin, and the need once again present and worse all because of his damn words. 

Back in the main room Balor was busy yelling at Finn. Yeah Finn said something wrong but damnit he every right to with what Jess had said. They both played dirty. Though deep down inside if it wasn’t for the one confirmed mate and the possibility of another, Balor and Finn would both had tried with Jess. Shoving her into the “family” zone was supposed to be a safety measure so she wouldn’t get hurt by them.  They both knew, and agreed keeping her safe was far more important than the lust and liking they felt towards her. Besides this way, they got to keep her in their lives.”You dumbass! Do you really think she’ll want to be around us after? You know she’s in heat, all you did was work her up more! If you don’t fix this I swear I’ll find another vessel then rip your body apart!” Yup Balor was pissed “And how the fuck am I suppose to fix this? What you want me to actually fuck her? Shouldn’t that be someone she I don’t know DOESN’T REFER TO AS BROTHER?” Finn asked and Balor huffed “Fool! There are other ways you can help her that wouldn’t taint her and take her purity, be smart for once!” Finn wasn’t stupid he knew what Balor was saying, but would she even want that from him? I mean oral gratification aside, this would change everything between them. Not to mention Finn knew Balor would want to taste.  

Jessica was in the bathroom, frustrated, slick dripping down her thighs, and honestly the only thought she was having was taking Finn open his offer to see just how far he’d go with it. She no longer craved release her body damn near trembled with the need for it. It’d be a lie and even she knew if she hadn’t thought of Finn as more, when he first came into her life over a year ago, and she finally let him in, she quickly grew a crush on him. He was sweet and kind, and that smile that could blind anyone that looked directly at it. He had always been there when her brothers weren’t. But he was the one to first call her “sis” which put everything she felt aside, it was clear he hadn’t seen her as a romantic interest. It was only proven even further when he began to date Rosemary, a girl in the same grade. She was pretty in her own right, but Jess never felt she was good enough for someone like Finn. She kept her bitterness to herself. When Finn had asked her for helping planning a special date for Rosemary and he, one where he had hoped for the night to end in “fun”, Jessica remembered almost vomiting in her mouth. Her crush the guy she liked was asking her to help plan a date where he’d get laid. She did so and it was successful which meant for the next several weeks she heard all about it, and everytime that followed and every new thing they tried. She clearly remembered pulling away from Finn, building her walls back up, higher, thicker, not wanting or willing to let anyone else in after this, not even him.

Two months it was two months to the day since Jessica had last even talked to Finn and unless it was class related and she sought him out. Two months passed and Rosemary had been caught cheating on Finn and apparently it wasn’t the first guy she had been with while with Finn the news ran around the school like a wildfire. Seeing the hurt and pain and heartbreak in his eyes and across his face, Jessica broke slightly. She would have never done that to him, why didn’t he listen when she told him Rosemary was no good for him. Stupid Finn. It took about another three weeks before Finn spoke to Jessica. It was after school and Jess was heading to dance practice. 

“Jess, do you have a minute?” Finn wasn’t even trying to make eye contact, something very uncharacteristic of him. He always had this way, this charm about him that demanded ones attention when he spoke to you, but that was no longer there. Checking her watch she told him he could walk with her to dance and they could talk. 

“I know I should have listened to you about her, I’m sorry. I didn’t even notice when you had walked out of my life, for two months, I was too busy to realize someone I thought of as my sister was gone”

That hurt he just admitted he didn’t notice her being gone, and to add salt to the wound he called her sister again. She swallowed the passed the lump in her throat but didn’t trust her own voice, so just nodded her head showing she was listening and for him to keep going.

“Jessica Fayth Hardy, please please forgive me? Please can we start over and be friends again?” He had tears in his eyes, and where every fiber of her person screamed ‘no”  her heart said ‘yes’ and she allowed that to win. Jessica murmured while lifting Finn’s chin to make eye contact.

“I forgive you Finn. How couldn’t I?” A sad smile graced her lips but went unnoticed by Finn. He hugged her tightly, releasing when he realized they had arrived at the gym for her dance class. He promised to be there to pick her up at the end and walk her home. 

The ache was becoming too much and before she left the bathroom, she looked in the mirror seeing she had been crying. She washed her face, and did a small healing spell to make the puffy redness disappear.

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Chapter Seventeen (FMITN BOOK 1)

The rest of the week Jessica is made to take someone with her to the gym, just to ensure she doesn’t pull another stunt like the last time. Though understanding she really wishes her brothers would understand they can’t stop her once they all part in just a weeks time. The last week is spent finishing packing, gathering school supplies, and of course stocking for the road trip to Florida itself. It is over 669 miles, and should only take about 10 hours by highway, but somehow Jess just knows her brothers won’t keep to the route. So snacks and drinks were a must, and whatever wasn’t used on the trip down could easily be split and she could keep her part in her dorm room. She really wasn’t looking forward to who’d be sharing with. New people kinda freaked her out, though she swore to herself she’d try to be more. Saturday morning rolls round and the early part of the day is spent loading boxes into the back of the moving truck. Looking around Jess fiddles with her necklace as she wishes her home goodbye. She knows she’ll be back for breaks...well if her brothers have time off and she can be with them she will be otherwise she’ll just stay at her dorm. No sense in going ten plus hours home just to be as alone as she’d be in the dorm, that’s just a waste of time and gas. She giggles at the silly thought before a tear slips down her cheek. Once everything was in the truck, Matt, Jeff, Finn, and Jessica all get in. Thank the Moon Goddess the cab was large enough, otherwise this would have been an awkward ride.

Once settled the drive starts, The brothers decided that about half way there they’d stop for the night. They’d be stopping somewhere in Georgia, which the possibility to explore which really excited Jessica. Having never really even been outside of her hometown this was all new to her and she was really looking forward to it. Though she’d have to admit she was anxious about being left in Florida alone. The first seven hours, because of course Matt and Jeff fought over music and missed several turns, was filled with fighting over music, talks of how things were changing for the best, and how proud everyone was of each other. Finally arriving in a town called Savannah in Georgia. After getting 2 rooms for the night, the brothers and Jessica start to walk around. 

Admiring the historical district, and walking through the Victorian one as well, they finally find a small cafe to stop at and have dinner. They continue to talk about the upcoming changes, for some reason Jessica suddenly picks up on a smell, and her inner wolf whimpers. Looking for the source of the smell she spots a man, tall, short hair, tan, tribal tattoo on his arm and blue eyes. The smell of ink and mint starts to make Jess shake, and without explanation she jumps up and runs out of the resturant much to her wolf’s protest, she takes off the way she and her brothers traveled in hopes that the smell will leave her. She recalls it from her childhood and the last thing she wants right now is to find her “mate” right when she’s about to move on to college. Stopping at a nearby park she found she leans against a tree catching her breath. No longer smelling ink and mint, she shakes her head. 

Jeff, Matt and Finn are still staring at the seat Jessica once sat in trying to figure out what just happened. She’d never reacted in such away, never mind running like her life depended on it. Jeff and Matt pick up on the smell of ink and they’ve only ever come across two with that smell, Randy and Alesiter. Looking around they don’t see anyone who could resemble Alesiter, but the smell of ink they find it, as he comes to the table. Smirking at the seat Jess had abandon he looks at the brothers, and Finn stands, unsure really what was going on,  but knowing that he needed to find the girl he thought of as his sister.

“Jeff, Matt, I’m going to go look for her. I think I have an idea where she might have gone. I’ll get her back to the room safe.” Finn glares at the stranger before leaving. Jeff shakes his head and Matt sighs.

“Been a long time Orton, can we help you?” Jeff asks a little pissed off that what time he has left with his sister has now been interrupted. Randy chuckles.

“Calm down alpha Hardy, I was just passing through with WWE, we have a show here in Georgia tonight. As I was walking, I smelled something I hadn’t smelled since I was a child. Citrus and Candied Ginger, I simply followed it here. Jessica sure has grown into a  beautiful woman how old is she now?” Jeff grits his teeth, he knows he can’t prevent true mates from being together, is an unwritten rule should any werewolf actually find a true mate.But the timing just like before is all wrong.

“She’s 16  going on 17 this Halloween and starting college this week. We stopped here for the night before we continue on our way in the morning, and we start in WWE.” It was true the three of them knew for a fact that WWE was in the area and would be in Florida the next two days after tonight’s house show. It was why they weren’t rushed about getting to the meeting with the higher ups. It played out into their plans better than anything else. Randy took an interest in Jessica starting college at 16, that was on the young side after all. But he wouldn’t lie she had grown into such a beautiful woman.

“16 and starting college? How is that possible?” Randy cocked his head to the side and this time Matt answered as calmly as possible.

“Jess proved at a young age to be intelligent. By all means she could have actually been starting college at the age of 12, but she chose to be in the same grade as Jeff. She graduated this year valedictorian, with a full scholarship to the college she’s attending.” Jeff nodded and Randy looked at the pair with slight shock and amusement. He knew they were purposefully not saying which college she was going to. Not that he could find and claim her, Not now anyways not with his training schedule and work. But one of these days he’d find her again. 

“It's good to know she’s so smart, must be why she ran, she didn’t want to ruin her chance at higher education by being claimed.” Randy smugly spoke as he turned to leave. “But know this Hardys’ I will claim her one day. She is rightfully my true mate.” With that Randy left. Matt and Jeff got the food to go, paid and went back to the hotel in hopes that Finn had found Jess.

Meanwhile Finn had run back the way they came, he had remembered passing a park that Jess mentioned wanting to go to when they’d be on their way back from dinner. Sure enough that's where he spotted her, sitting on the ground leaning against a tree trunk. Carefully walking towards Jess, she snapped her head up and sighed when she saw Finn. Whispering she spoke.

“I’m sorry about that. I’m just ...I'm not ready for my mate to claim me and I ran. I just want to live my life and be happy, I want to be able to go to college and be somewhat normal. I know I’ll never be, being what I am, but I can try for the next four years can’t I?” She took a shaky breath and looked up and the man she considered her brother. He smiled down at her and reached his hand out for her to take. 

“Of course you can! But instead of being normal, how about we go dye your hair? I happened to bring some dyes, I wanted to surprise you with it back at the hotel room, but I think you need this now more than anything. If you want we can wait for Jeff to get back and he can help too.” Finn suggested and Jessica smiled. The truth was of the last year or so when ever she wanted to dye her hair, Jeff and Finn fought over which one would be the one to do it.She nodded her head, took Finn’s hand and the two left and headed back to the hotel. It was about another 45 minutes till the boys showed up, but they came baring take away containers. Looking around at the setup Jeff glared at Finn.

“Oh no, oh hell no! If anyone is doing Jessie’s hair I am! Come on, you’ve done her hair the last few times she wanted to change it.” Jeff practically whined and everyone choked on their laughter. Even though he was the alpha he still would whine to try and get his way. Jess stood up and hugged her big brother.

"Jeff, why don't you both do my hair? We have to bleach it out first, then we can put the Raven Black on top and the High Voltage Blue on the bottom layer. What do you say?" Jess smiled up at her pouting brother and he sighed in defeat. He barely could say no to that face.

"Fine but let's eat first. I'm starving."  Everyone nodded in agreement to that. They began talking again avoiding bringing up Randy. That was till Jessica asked a rather intriguing question.

"Is it possible to have two romantic soulmates? I know and understand that he is my mate, at least according to our wolves, but ...Aleister, everything in my body pulls me to find him and be with him again. I love him still and hurts so fuckin much that he just abandoned me." Jess pushed her fries around and sighed. Honestly other than stating she missed him this was her first time talking about her true feelings. She'd be lying if she said she didn't feel the same for Randy, deep down she did, but at the same time she didn't have a connection or bond with him the way she use to have one with Alestier.

With no one noticing Finn shifted into his demon form. He had heard the conversation of course but being the literal oldest in the room he also had answers to the little game's question. When his demonic voice rang out everyone turned to look at him. Matt and Jeff were unaffected Jess on the other hand kind of freaked out. Yes she accepted that Demon King Balor was apart of her "brother" Finn, but she'd never come face to face with him. His black and red skin, tendrils for hair and his long sharp pointed razor like teeth that hung from his slightly stretched jaw, they scared her. And to be honest she had no freakin idea WHY he suddenly decided to make himself known.

"Jessica, you asked about the possibility of two romantic soulmates, did you not?" Balor tilted his head to the side studying the hybrid. She simply nodded not trusting her voice. "I may not be thousands of years old, but I do know the history of all of our kinds. The two whom came before you, were not only intelligent beyond their time, and greatly gifted magical, but they too were the purest white in their wolf forms." Jeff, Matt, and Jess looked at the demon as he spoke, each nodding to show they were listening. "Listen here little gem, it is beyond possible that both these men you speak of are your true mates. Aleister Black his family bloodline is known for being pure magic, it's highly likely with the abilities you possess with magic though left unrefined he is your the soulmate to your witches half. And this Randy Orton, well if both your wolves agree and know the other to be their true mate there is no denying that. You will be the key to bringing peace to the unity when it is time. You are far from ready for that task yet. You are very important to the supernatural realm Jessica. I can't say more at this time. Just know there is a reason many seek to want to protect you naturally and will flock to you." Balor hugged his little gem and placed a careful kiss to her hairline. Before whispering "Never let anyone change you. Remain the good, kind, caring soul you are." And with that Balor was gone and Finn asleep on the floor.

Jessica stared blankly at the wall in front of her. The Demon King had given a lot of information and she, well she needed to digest all that was said. She grabs her watch, the bleach and emotionless walks into the bathroom locking the door. Staring at herself in the mirror she doesn't know, remove her shirt she mixes the bleach contents together and applies it all throughout her waist length hair. She sets a timer on her watch. Too far in her own mind she barely hears her brothers yelling for her through the door. Suddenly brought  back by the sound of the alarm she gets up and washes the bleach from here hair before using the hotel blow dryer to dry it. Putting her shirt back on she walks out of the bathroom and into Matt's arms. 

Finn has yet to awake and since Jess wasn't talking, Jeff decided to finish dying her hair while trying to talk to her. He could actually smell the fear and uncertainty flowing from his sister's body.

"Yaknow Jessie these are really nice colors you picked. I think they'll look really good on you." Jeff smiled as he applied the Raven Black to the top portion of her hair careful not to get any on the under side. Jessica spoke but it was so faint that even his werewolf hearing almost missed.

"Thanks I had told Finn awhile ago I wanted to do these colors next." She tried not to shift her head. Once the black was completed, Jeff pinned it up with a hair clip, changed his gloves and began the next color.

"Where did you even find High Voltage Blue dye? I've never seen it around before." Jess hummed and tapped her chin thinking. Though she didn’t answer, a wave of sickness began to hit her. 

“Jeffy, I think the smell of the dye is making me sick. I’m not feeling well.” Jessica whined, and Matt touched her forehead, she was feeling warm and then almost like being hit by a freight train, Matt’s eyes widen. Swallowing harshly Matt spoke.

“Let Jeff finish putting the dye in your hair, then I want you to go take a very cold shower. You were suppose to have the room to yourself, but Jeff, I think it’s best you stay here with her tonight.” Matt looked Jeff in the eyes practically begging him to agree. Smells were faint in the room even to the Alpha but he nodded in argument and she quickly finished adding the colors. Matt went to Jessica’s overnight bag, and grabbed what she had packed for sleepwear, sighing he knew what she had was not going to be comfortable for her. Looking at Jeff then Finn who was finally coming too, he spoke.

“Guys, could you come to our room for a minute? Jeff you need your sleepwear and we need to talk about something.” The eldest Hardy shifted uncomfortably, neither of them had ever given thought to this happening, and they were hardly ever around and since she had never gotten sick or presented they never thought to get her on suppressants, this was going to end up being the biggest mistake the two brothers could have ever made. Jessica looked at all three of her brothers and nodded. Once they left the room and went next door Matt ran his fingers through his hair trying to think of how to explain what was happening to Jessie. This wasn’t a conversations brothers should ever have to have about their little sister, but they were all she had. Once everyone was in the room Matt paced slightly his beta wolf calm over the situation thankfully. Jeff snapped though growling.

“The fuck is happening to Jess, what the fuck was that smell?!” Matt huffed up, maybe  having the alpha stay and protect her was a mistake?

“So Jeff, you remember when you had your first rut? The pain, the fever, the arousal? However thing was just fucked up till it passed almost two weeks later? And how from that point on you had to be secluded like most unmated alpha’s till it passed?” Alpha’s typically faced ruts every three months, as a Beta Matt only faced it twice a year, but and Omega, well from what was taught in school it could be as often as an Alpha's rut, and if they were near a suitable mate it was to said to be worse, the fact that Jess very possibly has two soulmates an ran into one today is what Matt guessed brought it on, even if they weren’t near each other that long. Jeff huffed.

“Yeah that rut was shit, and so are the ones that came after wha-” Jeff stopped mid-sentence eyes widened. “Are you fucking sayin she’s … no, no NO!” Jeff paced this was their little one, no way in hell was she entering her first heat, he refused to believe it. Finn meanwhile was listening to Balor in his head explain everything that was actually being said, though he had taken the same classes in school that didn’t mean he bothered to remember it as important infomation, well now he wished he had, having a demon, let alone the Demon King explain in your head the sex cycles of werewolves was not pleasent. Finn cleared his throat.

“So we need to get her some kind of medicine so that next time this happens she won’t be affected or something? Why wasn’t she already on the suppressants?” It was an honest question, Finn had noticed Matt staring out the window almost as if on garud. Jeff gritted his teeth.

“Honestly we never thought about it. Yeah we knew but that's our flesh and blood, our little sister, we didn’t want to think about her like that.” Sighing, Jeff had really wished he made her go for those, the smell was overwhelming and an unmarked Alpha who happened to be nearby was bound to come flocking to it, which only caused Jeff to get more angry. Without moving his gaze Matt spoke up.

“We need to get her through tonight, someone HAS to stay with her as protection from anyone whom might try to get to her. I thought at first the best idea would be for Jeff to do it, but I’m beginning to wonder if his Alpha is really best. As a Beta I can be calmer around her, and Finn being a demon shouldn’t have any issue either. However with that said, one of us will need to trade pajamas with her. She has sweats and a heavy top, even with the air conditioner blasting tonight, according to what we’ve learned she’ll sweat through her clothes and end up stripping. This is her first heat, and it's just barely starting, IF we’re lucky and we leave early in the morning, we should be able to get her to AMU before her heat is full blown.”  Jeff scuffs.

“The hell is the college going to do for her?” A look of realization hits Finn.

“They’re known for being most supernatural creatures and beings! One of you should call the school, speak with the nurse or doctor on staff, explain what’s happening, they’ll be able to assist Jess the moment she gets there, and then once her heat passes they can get her setup on the suppressants! Is that what you were thinking Matt?” Finn smiles when Matt nods. 

“It’s true they’ll be able to help her. I’ll make the call since Jeff..” Matt trails off looking at his brother, yeah he won’t be able to handle this on so many levels. “..Jeff can’t handle this, you’ll stay in this room, Finn, you go and watch over Jessie tonight. If you have to bring Balor out, or scream for us we’ll come running.” Matt grabs the phone and places the call to the school, he explains everything and the doctor on the line somehow already was aware of the lack of a suppressant in Jessie’s system, but wasn’t judging given the fact she was younger than most students that attend the school, and this after all was her first heat. Finn grabs his bags and heads back to Jessica’s room.

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Chapter Eight (FMITN Book 1)

~* 2 and a half years later*~

Jeff now nine and Matt 11 years old, while Jessica was seven. Aleister and Jess have grown close almost like siblings. The visits over the years have helped to not only improve what spells and things Jessica had learned but also her in ring abilities. Melissa had gotten sick again, but this time is wasn’t the kind that could be fixed with medications, surgeries or healing spelling. Over the next six months, Jessica turned eight, and spent almost all her free time with her mother, as did the boys. Even one their transformation nights the wolves just stayed near Melissa.  On the day of Melissa’s passing, the whole family mourned. Matt, and Jeff cried and held each other, Jessica couldn’t get out of bed, and Gilbert tried to be strong for his family, but his wife had passed and he was finding that nearly impossible.

Gwendolyn and Aleister came to help with the arrangements, but when Jessica couldn’t be found, both worried and had to ask the boys where she might be. 

“She’s in here room….” Matt trailed off, fact of the matter was he wasn’t even sure if she was still there her scent had long faded. “...I think. But her scent is faded, maybe she did leave?” Becoming worried he tracked down Jeff to see if he knew anything about where their baby sister had disappeared to. Jeff had been out in the makeshift ring that the three of them built with their dad, he was working on more risk taking moves. Waiting for his brother to be on the mat, Matt spoke up.

“Jeff! Is Jessica with you practicing in the ring? Do you know where she is? She’s not in her room and her scent is too fade to know when the last time she was in the house.”

Growling Jeff snapped his head and began to sniff the air, finding that Matt was indeed right, Jesse’s smell was too faint and judging by that she had left days ago. This was not good. Aleister waved his hand, in hopes he was right that she was still wearing the necklace he’d give her years ago on her birthday. 

“Um, I might be able to find her if you two have no idea where she went.” Aleister looked down feeling embarrassed but he had seen something like this in one of his visions so he knew the spell he placed on the charm was necessary precaution. “The necklace I sent for her birthday years ago, if she’s still wearing I can find her location. I enchanted it in case she went missing.”

“Well try to find her!” Matt and Jeff yelled in unison. Aleister began the spell that would light the path to finding Jessica. Following the path, the walked deep within the woods, walking for miles, Aleister began to think the spell was wrong, till he spotted a lake, and small figure sitting beside it. The long strawberry blonde hair being all he really needed to see to know it was Jess. Running towards her he through his arms around her hold her close as she shook and cried. Soon after her brothers had found them. Aleister just rocking Jessica back and forth and holding her tight. A whisper left Jessica as she spoke.

“Ho..How did you find me?” Her tear stained cheeks and red puffy eyes evident enough of her crying. Her dirty clothes, hands and feet indicating she had been out her for a few days at most. But the thing the only thing other than holding the one he called his sister, that made him smile was seeing the pendent still around her neck. 

“I told you your charm was enchanted all those years ago de kleintje (Dutch for Little one). I used the spell to find you, your brothers said your scent was too faint. How long have you been out here?” He looked into Jessica’s eyes getting her attention. She sighed and spoke softly.

“I’ve been here for three days. No one noticed I was gone and I took it to mean I could stay, even if they did notice no one came till now.” Jess hung her head low, honestly if she could have she would have gone further away, without her mother she had no one. Well she had her father and brothers, but she had no one to help her magically, no one to teach her girly things, no one to cuddle up with and play dolls. She had no mother anymore and that left a feeling in Jess that she knew could never be filled. Her wolf cried and whimpered in her head from the loss but was semi calmed by the presents of her best friend and unofficial brother Aleister. “ Hey grote broers (Dutch for big brother), can we go back to the house? I’m tired and dirty.” Jessica looked between the three boys. She knew only Aleister would understand what she said, over the last few years, between letters, phone calls, and visits, she had asked him to teach her Dutch, and unsurprisingly she was a fast learner.

Standing up Aleister reached his hand out to Jess whom took it gratefully, and the four made their way back to the house. Once there Jess ran right to her room for a change of clean clothes and then  the bathroom and took a long hot bath. Once fully clean she got out, got dried off and dressed, brushed her hair and teeth, then went to the kitchen for something other than a granola bar to eat. Sitting down she looked at Matt and Jeff and hung her head low, she could see the anger and worry in their eyes, but she saw something else she couldn’t really place. The next few days Jessica spent doing in ring work with the boys, healing injuries that were received and working on learning more Dutch. She had once heard a rumor that if you could fluently speak another language when you got to high school you weren’t required to take a language class.  What better language than Dutch, and she had her own personally teachers with Gwendolyn and Alesiter. 

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Chapter Twenty-Three

During all this Hunter was in his office until he heard the noises coming from the ring. He left his office to watch what was happening. He was in pure shock to see a girl under five foot taking on a guy over a foot taller but holding her own. He saw the determination in both their eyes and watched as the match progressed.

Jess was down on the mat having hit face first she growled and jumped up rubbing her jaw and shaking her ankle. They began trading blows and kicks. Jess had Pete bent over and this time she went for the Twist of Fate, once she hit it she climbing the turnbuckle again and performed a 360 Shooting Star Press and got a three count. She dusted herself off and offered her hand to Pete.

“Good match!” She chirped. “But we both know if I wasn’t so pissed off you would have beat me.” They both laughed and Pete pulled her into his side,

“Ah Little Dove, so what had you so mad this time?” He asked as the exited the ring and went for their water. Jess explained the situation to him and sighed. “I really want to get this degree, I love being able to interview but I just, you know me I don’t do dresses, suits, and heels. Why can’t I just wear a nice pair of jeans and button up shirt and my sneakers?” 

It wasn’t until the small girl spoke that Hunter had recognized her. Since setting up NXT AMU had sent videos of their top Sports Journalism students and she had been highly recommended, he was actually in back getting ready to call and offer her an internship, but after seeing her in ring ability he wasn’t sure she belonged with a microphone in her hand asking questions.

Still neither had noticed they weren’t alone. “Little Dove one day you’ll find exactly where you belong but for now you really did a number on my torso could you ya know, glow?” Pete laughed and Jess shook her head anytime he needed healing he’d just ask her to glow. Placing her hands over his midriff she chanted and the bruising and pain left. At that point they picked up on another person. Pete’s eyes flashed gold, which Jesse’s silver looking around. The smell of warm vanilla and wood filled both their senses. Jess jumped at the sight of the large bald alpha who was far more powerful then Pete. Jess hid herself behind Pete as the large man spoke. 

“Do you know who I am?” Hunter asked and looked between the two werewolves in front of him, the red head clearly and alpha smelling of fall and fire and the small omega not related to  not marked by the red head smelling of citrus and candied ginger but also a something else he couldn’t place. Jess slowly came out from behind Pete who threw his arm in front of her. Timidly she spoke.

“You’re known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley, you’re the reason I haven’t seen my brothers in almost two years.” Her voice cracked and Hunter looked at her, Her long deep blue hair with green undertones didn’t help place who she’d be related to, nor did her smell, or the fact that he already picked up on the fact that she was a rare hybrid. “Because of you I found new family with Pete and Rhea.” Tears pricked her eyes as she hung her head low. Hunter stepped closer and Pete growled. 

“Look I’m not here to hurt either of you, I saw your match in the ring, and AMU sent me videos for interns for NXT you were actually highly recommended.” Hunter spoke in a calm voice trying to defuse any ill feelings. “Little One..” Jessica’s head snapped up so fast at the nickname you’d think she gave herself whiplash “ Who are your brothers?” He honestly didn’t know other than her clear deep jade eyes nothing about her looked like any of the superstars or divas. Though judging from the moves she used in ring he had an idea of who her brothers could be. She took a deep breath and did her best to speak evenly.

“My name is Jessica Hardy.” Hunter stiffened his thought being proven right. He had heard the Hardys ask for time off to see their sister, he heard them talk with Orton telling him things about how she was doing. Why they did he never fully questioned. He had heard about the fight between them and Alesiter shortly after they arrived in the company and it being something to with their sister, but again he never pried to figure things out. “I’ve been training since I was four with my brothers and Aleister Black, for years after he left I trained with just my brothers, when they left to work local promotions I trained with Finn Balor, Bayley, and Ricochet, and now I train with Pete Dunne here and Rhea Ripley when she comes.” Hunter knew each name on her list well not Pete and Rhea but he had a feeling he would soon. “I’ll be 19 in ten days on Halloween.”  She looked at Hunter trying to gage a reaction, and other than shock and awe she could see nothing more. Hunter took in all the information and cleared his throat.

“I know what you are Jessica. You’re a rare hybrid. I saw you heal Pete there and then watched eyes flash sliver when you thought you were danger. We can protect you, you can be with your brothers. Join us.” He offered and Jessica shook her head.

“I made a promise to my brothers I’d finish college, I promised I wouldn’t be an in ring competitor, even if its what I want, its not safe for something like myself.” She sighed. Hunter  tapped his chin thinking of another way not only to protect the girl in front of him but have her join the company. If her videos there were sent by the school where any indication of her talent as interview they needed her. Straighten his back he spoke again.

“Okay, finish college, but the day after you graduate you’ll join us. You’ll be backstage talent and interview, we’ll have you work NXT for a few months, then move you to main roster, you’ll be with your brothers and once there we’ll ensure you travel and room with them.” He smiled and stuck his hand out. Jess looked up at Pete who by now was calm and nodded his head. Jess shook Hunters hand and agreed to the deal he set. Hunter made a mental note to have AMU send all information on the young hybrid including when she was set to graduate and also that no other job offer was to come her way.  Look up into Hunter’s eyes Jess spoke.

“I look forward to working for you in the future…” She trailed off “Would you consider me for a second position within the company?” She knew it was ballys to ask this but she had letters and recommendations from covens around the world practically about her abilities and he already knew what she was. Running to her gym bag she grabbed the letters and handed them to Hunter. “I want you to consider me to be  healer as well for the WWE.” Hunter read through the letters eyes widening, these letters from top coven members, and well known healers all praising her abilities. “I know I have tons more to learn but I heard Alesiter is in WWE, maybe he could teach me, if he remembers me.” She sighed sadly and grabbed her chain something Pete had learned she did anytime she brought him up. Hunter cleared his throat and spoke softly.

“I can’t consider you a healer for the company, BUT if and when you join one of the pack houses you can be their healer. The pack leader whomever you choose will be able to tell you aren’t a full werewolf and you’ll need to tell them what you are.” He patted her shoulder and gave her a reassuring smile. “The pack leaders are strong alphas you’ll be safe with whichever house you choose when the time comes.” Looking at his watch he realized he was late for meeting up with his wife. “I have to get running I’m already late for meeting with my wife. But I will be in touch with you Jess. I promise you’ll have a home with us once you graduate.” With that Hunter left a stunned Pete, and a shocked Jessica.

Once Hunter left he called his wife and let her know he was on his way. He also made a call to Vince regarding the Hardy Boyz. Needless to say, Vince wasn’t knee on giving the boys time off at least not an extended amount but Hunter was able to at least get them a week off during Jessica’s next school break. He explained everything to his wife once he arrived and Stephine though skeptical if the girl was really all Hunter made her out to be was more than happy that new talent would be joining come next year.

Jessica and Pete just stared at each other. “Well ahh...that was different.” Jess pouted, sure it was a great chance at an awesome job but really, the WWE? Yeah okay that had always been the intended plan but now, with the distance between her and her brothers she wasn’t sure if it was something she wanted. “Pete, I don’t know if this is my dream anymore, working for the WWE. It was always a dream and the plan when Jeff, Matt, and I were close but we aren’t anymore, so what’s the point? I want to go where you go. You’ve become more like family then anything.” Pete grabbed Jessica’s hands and shook his head.

“No little dove, this is something you need to do. Regardless if they are there. This is the safest place for you.” He smiled at her and kissed her forehead. “I promise things will work out.” The two eventually left and went home for the night.

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Chapter Thirteen (FMITN)

After returning home to shower, Balor heads to the Hardys’ home to inform them of the deed. To say Matt and Jeff aren’t a bit disgusted by the actions Balor made is an understatement, though beyond understandable as to why he did what he did. Jessica spends the night sleeping, not waking till early morning. A small cry leaves her as she tries to move, only to be stopped by an awoken Jeff. 

“Lay still little one, your injury is still healing.” Jeff runs his fingers through his sister’s hair and explains to her what happened. He doesn’t tell her that Finn is Balor, or what Balor did, he’ll allow him to make that choice. Over the course of the next week and a half, Jessica heals and Finn brings her her school work. He eventually does tell her whom he really is, that he knows what she is and what he did to the demon who caused her pain. Though shocked by the revelations put before her, she still accepts Finn as he is, and only refers to him as Balor when they are alone with her brothers. She’s grateful to have such a wonderful friend and her amazing family. Matt and Jeff had called out of several shows to help take care of Jessica while she healed, but now they had to return to work. Before leaving the three, Matt, Finn, and Jeff went out. Jessica’s birthday was this coming Saturday and the brothers were going to have to miss it due to work. They knew buying her a gift wouldn't make up for their absent but it was something they chose to do regardless. 

Matt chose a charm bracelet, and a ballet shoe charm, Jeff decided on a wolf charm and Finn wanting Jessica to embrace her inner witch chose a cauldron. Once back at the house the guys packed while Finn sat with Jessica. She knew her brothers were leaving again, that didn't make it easier. Matt and Jeff once again asked Finn to stay with Jess which after the attempt on her life he was more than happen to stay. Sadly though this time they’d be gone almost two months, before they could return. Meaning they’d be home just in time for Christmas. They hated being away from her, but Finn knew her truth, how they never did find out, and being the Demon King they knew she was safe. That night before the brothers left they sat to have dinner together, and all three presented Jessica with their gifts. 

Jessica loved her charm bracelet and charms, and eagerly put it on, she held her brothers tight knowing she wouldn’t be able to for a long time. Finn patted her shoulder and she looked up at him with a smile, she knew what was coming. They left and soon began a new count down of when they’d return.

~* 4 months later*~

Thanksgiving came and went and only Jessica and Finn were there, Christmas came and the guys were home, they spent three weeks together before they left again for another three months. They apparently were doing really well, and had been receiving offers from scouts. 

February came and it was one day after getting home from school that Jessica saw the package in the mailbox, she grabbed it and ran ahead of Finn, locking herself in her room. She threw the package on the bed, and paced back and forth. Her brothers wouldn’t be home for at least another month, and if this is what she thought it was, she’d need to get it opened and started fast. Besides, they wanted her to go to college right?  Biting her nails and spiralling in thoughts and was brought out by a knock on her door. 

“Now Jessica, you either open this door and tell me what that was about, or you know I can find a way in there. But I’m only going to count to three before I make the choice for you.” Finn said from the other side. Huffing Jessica opened door, and pointed to the package on her bed. Finn raised his eyebrow awaiting an explanation. Fiddling with her fingers Jessica spoke in a soft voice.

“That’s from the college I applied to for early acceptions. Its kinda too big to be a rejection letter don’t you think? If it is what I think it is, I kinda had hoped Matt and Jeff would be here to see me open. But I can’t wait to open it, I’ll need to do so much more if I was chosen to go.” She sighed, it was big moments like this she wished her brothers would be around for, not traveling and wrestling with their small promotion group. Finn hugged Jessica tight.

“I know you wish they were here mo cheann beag (my little one), but remember they are doing what they do to support the three of you. When your dad disappeared they had no choice. I know for a fact they wish they could be here to see this.” Releasing her he looked into her eyes to see she understood, she may have only been 16 but she was more reasonable than not. Taking a shaky breath she walked to her bed sat, and opened the package. Reading over the contents a smile graced her face and her eyes lit up. Not only did she get in, she got in to both programs and because of her grades was offered a full scholarship so long as she kept a 3.0 GPA she’d be covered. Tears brimmed in her jade eyes as she jumped up hugging Finn. He didn’t really need her to tell him what was in the contents it was clear she had gotten in. 

That afternoon they worked in the ring, ate dinner, Jessica did her homework, showered and went to bed. Shifting from human to demon, Balor decided this was information the brothers needed to know. He grabbed the letter reading for the first time himself and smiled, he didn’t know about the full scholarship and he knew for a fact that Jessica was too smart to let her grades fall below anything less than a 4.0. Traversing through the shadows he quickly found his way to where Matt and Jeff were.

“Matt, do you smell…burning leaves and leather?” Jeff asked and Matt took a deep breath. “Alright Balor, why are you here? Is Jessica okay?” Jeff always worried about his little sister asked looking around the room at all the shadows. A laugh broke out as Balor stepped forward.

“The little gem is perfectly fine. I thought you might want to see this letter she received today. Honestly she was torn about opening now or waiting another month for your return.” Balor grinned which to be perfectly truthful freaked both Matt and Jeff out, they would never get use to the Demon King's stretched jaw and razor sharp teeth. Taking the letter from his hand, Matt began to read the letter out loud,

“Dear Miss Hardy, It is a great honor to welcome you as the newest student to Attwell Mystical University. Given your desire to not only study sports journalism, but culinary while hoping to continue dance, along with you 4.0 GPA which you’ve held since your Freshman year we are beyond pleased to extend a full scholarship for your four years attending our university, under the understanding that you cannot drop below a 3.0 GPA. Once again we’d like to congratulate and welcome you Attwell Mystical University.” Matt barely finished the letter without crying and Jeff and Balor were grinning. Balor cleared his throat.

“Our little gem will be on her own starting next year, lucky for us I have a few loyal demons whom will also be going to AMU for different studies but none the less will be able to befriend and watch over her when we cannot. Bayley is a bubbly thing that loves hugs she’ll be great to watch over Jessica, and Ricochet well he’s athletic, loyal and a wonderful little listener. I’ll start by introducing the two to her starting next week, so they can know one another. It won’t work if Jess doesn’t trust them at least a little. I have to get back, she may wake and not see me.” Balor took the letter back and went back into the shadows, making his way back to the Hardys’ home.  Once home he placed the letter back where he took it from and then went to bed himself. Being in a human body was beyond exhausting for the Demon King.

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Chapter Twenty-One

Arriving at the apartment, Jess runs and hugs Matt. “This place is awesome! It…..” she blinks “I smell...Fall and Fire, but another smell….Pomaragent and Raspberries?” Jess looks at Matt who sighs. “Yeah little one, you’re roommates showed up not that long ago. One is werewolf the one who smells of fall and fire, the other is umm…” He looks to Jeff and Finn “I have no proof but I believe is vampire.” Jeff jaws twitches and Finn’s fist clench. Jess cocks her head to the side before the warmth hits her again and she groans. 

“Lets just do this quick I need to get the medical room soon.” Her voice cracks in a whimper. The four walk in and see a red haired man just shy of six foot, “He’s the one who smells of fall and fire.” Jess whispers to Jeff.  Being kind Jess walks over ignoring the heat creeping in under her skin.

“Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m one of the roommates.” Smiling she sticks her hand out, and Pete growls shaking her hand. Jess tries to pull her hand away but Pete holds it.

“I’m Pete, and I can smell you what are you doing off your suppressants? It's dangerous for an omega.” He growls and looks at the other three who look ready to attack. “Calm your beasts I’m not interested in hurting her like that.” He huffs. Jess takes her hand back. 

“These two are my brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy.” She introduces first then points to Finn. “And this is my best friend Finn Balor.” Pete glares at Finn before smirking. 

“Pleasure to meet you three, I’m sure this won’t be our last encounter. So Jessica what is it you do for fun, and how old are you?” He smirks looking at her. Jess bounces are her feet.

“I’m 16, I'll be 17 on Halloween. And I typically work out, dance, do gymnastics and ah well practice wrestling moves in the ring.” She practically whispers the last part, but Pete heard it clear as day.

“How long have you done ring work for? I enrolled in classes when I was 12.” He smiles cockily and Jess sighs defeated.

“Well ya see I’ve never actually gone to school for it. I just worked on stuff in the ring we built in our backyard, but ah I started when I was 4 with Alesiter and my brothers.” At the mention of Alesiter she reaches for the pendant around her neck. Pete looks at her shocked.

“You’ve been doing it since you were 4?! Will you train with me in ring in your free time? I’d love to see what you can do.” Pete smiles at the idea and Jess just nods a ‘yes’ A woman with short blondish hair walks from the back and locks eyes with Jess. The smell of Pomegranates and Raspberry fill her senses. She looks at the tall woman and swallows.

“Hi I’m Jessica, your roommate” She offers another kind smile and Rhea just smirks.

“Name’s Rhea tiny one. Are you the last roommate?” Jess shakes her head ‘yes” and Rhea leaves.

“Don’t worry about her since been like that her whole life.” Pete says. :”But seriously before your heat gets worse you should get to the Medical room. Do you know where it is?” Jess shakes her head ‘No’ and Pete sighs. “Okay me and Matt will take you. I assume the other two can move your stuff in for you?” He didn’t know why he felt the need to protect her but he did and he would. 

“Yeah Finn and I can bring her stuff in just tell us which room.” Jeff growls and Pete shows him to the last room on the left. “Each room has its own full bathroom so you can put her bath stuff in there.” Pete says as he meets up with Matt and the three walk to the Medical room. To say her heat caught only a little attention was the understatement of the year. But between the Alpha Pete and her brother Matt she was safe. Once there the doctor had been waiting for Jess and quickly took her to a room. He explained that she would need to stay til her heat passed and once it did they’d start her on a mild dose of suppressants . If the dose provided to either be too much or too little they’d adjust from there. 

“Can we here family see here before we leave? I don’t know when the next is that we’ll be able to come and see her.” Matt’s voice was sad it hurt him to leave his little sister, he was suddenly regretting encouraging her to go to college and not coming on the road with him and Jeff. ‘this is best for her, safe for her, must protect little omega sister’ his wolf spoke and he sighed. He knew this was right it just didn’t replace the feeling of abandoning her. 

“Why don’t you know when you’ll see her next? Christmas break is only a few months away.” The doctor explained and Matt both scuffed and explained about his and  Jeff’s new job and the touring schedule. The doctor nodded and agreed to allow them to see her before they left . On the way back to the apartment Pete asked about the contract and if the guys were excited for this opportunity . Matt explained it's what they trained their whole lives for but feeling like they were abandoning their little sister wasn’t something they were ready for.

“Look I don’t know the three of you that well but I’m going to go on a limb and say you wanted this path for her because it's safer than being a wrestler. I’m not sure what it is but she’s not a full werewolf and something about her makes my inner wolf want to protect her, so I know it doesn’t mean much but I promise to always look after her and her safety.” Pete stuck his hand out and Matt shook it. “ Thanks man, that actually means a lot to me.” Getting back to the apartment Finn and Jeff were bring in the last of Jessica’s boxes. They had even go as far as to unpack her items for her. 

‘Matt! I’m beat!” Jeff huffed and Finn laughed. “Can we stay the night?” Matt nods. "We can't stay here but we can stay in the medical room with Jesse." Matt looks at Pete and nods "Thank you for everything Pete." Matt, Jeff and Finn leave and make their way to the medical center. Checking in they're lead to where Jess is being kept she's mostly been sedated to help with the heat and pain of her heat cycle. The room is cold and the three cuddle into blankets and lay around her. 

Each one speaking sweetly to her and Matt telling her to listen to Pete he's there to protect her. Humming her body shakes as she sweats. Matt and Jeff's inner wolves crying out in pain for what their sister is going through. Finally falling asleep they each dream that night of each other and their successes. Jess wakes in the morning feeling sore and groggy. Seeing her brothers and Finn she smiles. The others are awoken when the medical staff comes in with breakfast for them all. 

"Little one,  we ...we leave today. Please promise me you'll be okay, please promise if you need anything you'll call?"  Jeff waves his cell phone around and Jess nods. Tears threaten to fall but she does her best to hold them back. "This isn't goodbye forever we will see each other again." They each hug her tight before getting up to leave. Once gone and she can no longer smell them she breakdown crying. Her inner wolf cries as well. This hurt more than she can bare she curls up in a corner sobbing in pain both physical and emotional.