Although I wished I did, I do not own the covenant and its characters… Enjoy the story, however I apologize if it sucks… it's practically my first time.

The Awakening

Chase was gone... The covenant was safe and the boy's next step was to begin fresh to a new year, only this time… Caleb wouldn't be around so much. But a new arrival of the sixth family member to complete the chain had the boys and their mothers by surprise, a legend no one thought to be heard of… but even more so that the power descended through to a female.

Her name was Layla and she descended from the Hunters, the only family member was seen to be dead… at least before an heir was born to carry on the bloodline, years before the first warlocks had even discovered what they had. But this all came to light the day Layla Hunter started Spencer, the boys had more on their plate then they thought.

Chapter One

Layla opened her eyes from a deep sleep, sitting up quickly… turning to look at her alarm clock "shit", getting up in a more than quick fashion. Quickly pulling on a clean load of uniform she ran out of the dorm halls and straight to class, entering the classroom with a less than graceful stumble.

Reid, for once was already sat there, his head bowed down looking at a book and a pen in his hand. The only seat free was next to him… not that he hadn't noticed… but nothing like that came to mind… she was a good friend.

"Sorry I'm late" she added to the teacher.

The teacher did not look pleased and simply gestured to the empty seat next to Reid.

As Layla sat down, he offered her a brief nod before he slid a note along the desk.

'Why you late?' was written on the paper.

'Alarm didn't go off' she wrote down and passed it towards him, glancing as he began to read it, she got her books out and started to take down notes.

Layla stuck in at school, she had top grades and the intelligence to match. She wasn't the type to bunk off, or go drinking… she was a good girl.

After spending a few hours doing the exact opposite to Reid Garwin, she listened to the teacher and wrote her own notes.

Once the bell rang she stood after packing her belongings in her bag… she had a free lesson next… she choose those times to study extra notes.

Reid glanced to her "you got a free lesson… I know this because I read your planner"

Layla looked to him "oh… so we're down to reading my planner Reid… thansn to reading my planner Reid...ks"

He shrugged "so, what we doing then?" he asked her.

Layla looked up to him with a raised brow "well I am going to the library… you can go where you please".

Reid sighed "oh c'mon Layla, will you live a little?"

Layla glanced to him "one coffee… one quick burger" she was determined not to let Reid win.

Reid nodded and smiled before leading the way, heading for his and Tyler's room… Layla was a good friend and he liked her company… sometimes, not that he would admit it openly.

Getting into the dorm room and Layla looked around, studying the white walls with pictures, there was even a few expensive fixtures, even a sculpture… the place was… tidy and almost homely.

Sitting on the bed she looked to Reid "Nice Dorm"

Reid glanced over "yeah, me and Tyler try to keep it as non-school like as possible. It's bad enough we live here" he said grabbing a shirt and taking his blue uniform one off.

Layla nodded and looked to the bed, it was comfy… she bounced lightly; the mattress was probably the finest money could buy, after all… Reid and Tyler could spare it.

Reid looked over and a smile crept up on his face "you really shouldn't mess about on the bed… at least not while a guy is around. Practically screams torture… lot of other things too" he said with a smirk as he threw the old shirt at her playfully and moving towards the door.

Layla jumped and grabbed the shirt, ripping it from her face "Reid! geez" she followed after him, of course he swung Tyler's car keys in his fingers, he was proud at his success to make the young girl blush.

They made it to Nicky's bar and sat opposite each other, Reid looked up "so… you worried about that thing at Goreman's tonight?" he asked, taking a fry and dipping it in sauce before eating it.

"Not really…. You?" Layla replied, tucking some of her hair behind her ear, clearing her throat and sucked her teeth, Reid knew that was sign she was fibbing.

"A little… I mean all that crap going on in my head, the memories… I dunno, just seems a little off" he got close to her and smirked "and if you gonna fib to me baby girl… at least make it slightly believable… I get it, this will be your first time to see what real power is, you're scared… but me and the guys will all be there with you"

Layla raised a brow, studying him "wow Reid… did anyone tell you, you make the best pep talks ever" sarcasism weeping in her tone of course.

Reid smiled "it's a good thing… means I'm not alone and I really didn't want to tell Tyler the awakening had big bad Reid shaking in his gloves" he responded with a meek smile, he could talk to her more than he could anyone… even baby boy.

They talked for a while before the others moved in, Tyler looked to Reid as he sat down "Reid… what happened to you man?" he asked.

"I've been here the whole time… well you know… After I played hooky and stole your car… fry?" he held the basket to his friend and gave him a smile, Tyler shaking his head took a fry and smiled to Layla "you played hooky?" he asked in shock.

Layla shook her head "free lesson… I could play hooky if I wanted to…" she frowned as the table burst out in laughter, Pogue nodded "sure thing Layla… and one day, Reid will actually get straight a's".

Layla frowned "so I play by the rules… is it that bad?" she asked.

Caleb Danvers moved in whilst they discussed this issue, course he got into Harvard… with Sarah, but he travelled back ready for this, now he was the eldest with the strongest power… he would supervise.

"It's time" Danvers interrupted, sending a reassuring look to Layla; the color disappeared from her face as she stood up. Glancing to the others that followed in tow… this was actually going to happen, needless to say the others where handling it far better than Layla was at the moment.