The Reaper's Apprentices #1: Awakened Read Online Free Page A
Author: CS Patra
Reaper’s Apprentices and Grim Reapers, it wasn’t changing the crime wave.
Avani took a look into her closet and shook her head. “Where’s my purple blazer?”
“I think Tessa borrowed it last week. I guess she didn’t put it back.”
“Of course.” Avani sighed, closing the closet. “I know we’re about the same height and size, but I’m losing everything to her now!”
Tessa was two years older than them, but she was still unsure whether she wanted to hang with older or younger demons. For the most part, she spent her days writing and coming up with all kinds of unusual scenarios. It was her dream to be the next Stephen King, but she knew she had a long way to go. Adair, one of the other Reaper’s Apprentices and the one Tessa was closest to, told her not to get her hopes up too high. Even though she was aware of how difficult that career could be, it didn’t keep her from trying to perfect her craft.
“Where’s Kaska?” Avani asked.
“She’s been out for a while. I guess something is going on at college.” Unlike the other three, Kaska was in her first year at college and was still struggling to find herself. “Hopefully her cheerleading tryouts went well. She said her high school experience might help, but she’s not one hundred percent confident.”
Avani felt a twinge of envy over the fact that Kaska was getting to try out for cheerleading. She was experiencing these little things more than other demons did. She didn’t know if it was because the Grim Reapers pitied her, or if they just wanted to get her out of their hair for a while. But Kaska had the privilege of going to parties, as long as she came back by her midnight curfew, and hanging around campus. If she followed the rules, she could go to classes, talk with whoever she pleased, and try out for anything.
“Do you think she’ll be able to handle it? I mean, we’re Reaper’s Apprentices. Technically, we’re not supposed to be hanging around people or doing what they do.”
“If they trust her, she should be fine.”
As if on cue, they heard Kaska yell, “I’m back!” and looked at each other. Yuka nodded when she recognized the tone of her voice. This was not the voice of a girl who had been rejected or sad. If anything, she was going to bring good news, and they were eager to get all the details.
“Let’s go,” Yuka suggested. “Maybe she’ll teach us some cheers.”
Chapter 2
Kaska pushed open the doorway to Tartarus Sanctum, too excited to stay still. She knew the others would be outside today and couldn’t blame them. It was a beautiful day with the sun in the sky and an ocean breeze coming in. With all the crowds and noise, it was amazing that Tartarus Sanctum could stay as hidden as it was, even though it was surrounded by spells to keep most humans away. Hardly anyone looked at it and those who did look didn’t give a damn. That was good for the whole world. Ever since finding out about her demonic instincts, Kaska was trying to stay away from humans.
Except for today. Today held some good news and she had to share. There were apprentices all over the place, talking and laughing and just enjoying themselves. If one had stepped inside their home, they wouldn’t believe such a place existed in Miami. The flowers that had been planted in spring were in full bloom. If only winter would not fall soon. She wanted to enjoy this for as long as possible. Master Sebastian’s vegetable garden was starting to look nice too. He had planted a lot of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, and they would be ready any day now.
She found Master Fabian where she expected to see him. Unlike everyone else who looked casual, he was dressed elegantly with his dark suit and purple tie, drinking a little bit of wine. At least she was sure it was a little bit. Her master was never a heavy drinker except on special occasion, in which case he did
Avani took a look into her closet and shook her head. “Where’s my purple blazer?”
“I think Tessa borrowed it last week. I guess she didn’t put it back.”
“Of course.” Avani sighed, closing the closet. “I know we’re about the same height and size, but I’m losing everything to her now!”
Tessa was two years older than them, but she was still unsure whether she wanted to hang with older or younger demons. For the most part, she spent her days writing and coming up with all kinds of unusual scenarios. It was her dream to be the next Stephen King, but she knew she had a long way to go. Adair, one of the other Reaper’s Apprentices and the one Tessa was closest to, told her not to get her hopes up too high. Even though she was aware of how difficult that career could be, it didn’t keep her from trying to perfect her craft.
“Where’s Kaska?” Avani asked.
“She’s been out for a while. I guess something is going on at college.” Unlike the other three, Kaska was in her first year at college and was still struggling to find herself. “Hopefully her cheerleading tryouts went well. She said her high school experience might help, but she’s not one hundred percent confident.”
Avani felt a twinge of envy over the fact that Kaska was getting to try out for cheerleading. She was experiencing these little things more than other demons did. She didn’t know if it was because the Grim Reapers pitied her, or if they just wanted to get her out of their hair for a while. But Kaska had the privilege of going to parties, as long as she came back by her midnight curfew, and hanging around campus. If she followed the rules, she could go to classes, talk with whoever she pleased, and try out for anything.
“Do you think she’ll be able to handle it? I mean, we’re Reaper’s Apprentices. Technically, we’re not supposed to be hanging around people or doing what they do.”
“If they trust her, she should be fine.”
As if on cue, they heard Kaska yell, “I’m back!” and looked at each other. Yuka nodded when she recognized the tone of her voice. This was not the voice of a girl who had been rejected or sad. If anything, she was going to bring good news, and they were eager to get all the details.
“Let’s go,” Yuka suggested. “Maybe she’ll teach us some cheers.”
Chapter 2
Kaska pushed open the doorway to Tartarus Sanctum, too excited to stay still. She knew the others would be outside today and couldn’t blame them. It was a beautiful day with the sun in the sky and an ocean breeze coming in. With all the crowds and noise, it was amazing that Tartarus Sanctum could stay as hidden as it was, even though it was surrounded by spells to keep most humans away. Hardly anyone looked at it and those who did look didn’t give a damn. That was good for the whole world. Ever since finding out about her demonic instincts, Kaska was trying to stay away from humans.
Except for today. Today held some good news and she had to share. There were apprentices all over the place, talking and laughing and just enjoying themselves. If one had stepped inside their home, they wouldn’t believe such a place existed in Miami. The flowers that had been planted in spring were in full bloom. If only winter would not fall soon. She wanted to enjoy this for as long as possible. Master Sebastian’s vegetable garden was starting to look nice too. He had planted a lot of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, and they would be ready any day now.
She found Master Fabian where she expected to see him. Unlike everyone else who looked casual, he was dressed elegantly with his dark suit and purple tie, drinking a little bit of wine. At least she was sure it was a little bit. Her master was never a heavy drinker except on special occasion, in which case he did
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