It's here guys… I know you've been waiting since November, but it's finally here! I recommend you read Let the Games Begin before reading this story! You may have a hard time understanding it if you don't!
The first chapter of The End Games, which is the sequel to Let the Games Begin, starts… now.
~Chapter 1
"The dog?"
"He's been taken care of, sir."
"Good, good. Now, what about the house?"
"Well you see, the house is going to be a bit… complicated."
"Complicated?"
"Yes. The old woman has some sort of magic spell on the house... I can sense it."
"Oh? And what does this magic spell do?"
"It prevents anyone from coming into the house, human or Everafter. It's like a… barrier. As soon as she says 'house, lock up,' the house pretty much shuts itself down: the whole landscape is then covered in a seemingly indestructible metal barrier. No one can get in or out without her permission. But, there is one exception."
"And what is that?"
"Well, if the house were to burn down, or collapse, the magical spell would vanish altogether."
"You've done good, boy. Now go and rest. We have a very, very big day tomorrow."
"Yes sir, thank you."
Nottingham smiled wickedly. And the best part? They wouldn't suspect a thing.
…
"Puck! Stop eating all my pancakes!" A thirteen year-old Daphne Grimm whined childishly. Puck only continued eating the food of her plate, not stopping for a moment to breath. Sabrina rolled her eyes. Enough was enough.
"Here Daph,'" she slid her plate over towards her sister. "You can have my pancakes. Not like I was gonna eat 'em anyway."
"Thanks Sabrina!" Daphne greedily began eating the pancakes off of her sister's plate, not looking up once. She was becoming more and more like Puck everyday.
Sabrina only stared at the two in shock. It was slightly intimidating that they could eat so much food. Sabrina's gaze fell on Puck. How could someone still manage to look so cute while stuffing their face? Lately, Sabrina and Puck had been on thin ice. They were constantly avoiding each other, and only speaking to one another when they had to. Sabrina felt as though Puck had completely forgotten about when they had kissed on the roof. And even though Sabrina didn't know it, Puck was feeling the same way.
"Everyone gather around, Henry and I have a very special announcement!" Veronica came down the stairs, Henry in tow. Soon enough, the whole family was gathered in the living room. The group consisted of Veronica, Henry, Relda, Daphne, Puck, Sabrina, Red, Uncle Jake, and Mr. Canis.
"Well guys, Henry and I wanted to let you know that… I'm pregnant." Daphne immediately bit down on the center of her palm.
"Again?" Daphne immediately covered her mouth. Her mother had been pregnant almost three years ago, but the child had died during birth. It was a sore topic for the family, and it was rarely mentioned. But despite Daphne's comment, the smile on Veronica's face never left.
"Yes, I'm pregnant again." The family gathered around Veronica, giving her warm hugs and congratulations. Unbeknownst to seemingly everyone, Sabrina quietly walked up the stairs to her room.
Sabrina sat on her bed, trying hard not to cry. It wasn't that she wasn't happy for her mother-that wasn't it at all. She was scared.
"Sabrina?" Sabrina snapped her head up to find Puck standing by her door. How he had managed to come in without a sound was beyond her. He closed the door behind himself and walked over to the foot of her bed. "Are you okay?" Sabrina ignored his question.
"You said my name," she said quietly. Puck shrugged.
"Even the greatest of heroes fall." Sabrina rolled her eyes, giving him a half smile. "Now, what's wrong?"
"My mom can't have this baby." Puck gave her a strange look.
"If you think that you're going to be replaced by the baby then you're-"
"No. It's not that. I'm just… scared." Puck feigned a look of shock.
"Oh no! The Sabrina Grimm, scared? Never!" Sabrina chucked a pillow at him, barely missing his face.
"You're 4,016, grow up already!" Puck smirked, but sat down at the opposite end of the bed. He propped his head in his hands, looking intently at her. Sabrina couldn't help but notice that he looked incredibly cute while doing this.
"Seriously, tell me why you're scared Grimm." Sabrina sighed dramatically.
"It's not important."
"Sabrina Grimm, will you just tell me!" Puck exclaimed.
"Why are you here anyway? It's not like you care." She mumbled under her breath. He still heard her.
"If I didn't care, I wouldn't be here right now. So spill it."
"I'm scared because I don't want the baby to have to live this life." Puck gave her a look of confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Look around you, Puck! The Scarlet Hand is coming any day to attack us! My future self told us that they were coming in six months, and what do you know? It's been six months! I wouldn't wish this torture on anyone, especially not my new baby brother or sister."
"C'mon Grimm, we're gonna get through this Scarlet Hand crap! I mean, we always do, so why not now? A little battle isn't going to hurt anyone," Puck reassured her.
"I feel like I'm the only person who's taking this seriously!" Sabrina shouted. "Any day, the Scarlet Hand will come through this door, and kill us all! Why isn't anyone else worried? Don't you remember when I died, Puck? That should've been a big enough warning for you." Sabrina was referring to six months ago, when she had stabbed herself in the stomach in order to kill her future self, who at the time, was the leader of the Scarlet Hand. She had only survived because her best friend Melody, who was a secret Everafter, had bought her back to life, using her siren song.
Puck cringed. He didn't like to talk about Sabrina's death- out of everyone in the family, he was the most affected by it. Sabrina gave him a sympathetic look- she knew how rough the topic was for him.
"Sorry." Puck shrugged.
"Of course we're all worried! But we don't let that worry control us." Sabrina squinted her eyes.
"What are you saying?"
"I'm saying that you need to calm down. Whatever happens to us, we'll go through it together. Besides, Charming already has an army set up and training for when the Scarlet Hand does attack. We'll be prepared. And your baby brother or sister will be fine." Sabrina was furious. How could he be so blind? How could they all be so blind?
"I need to clear my head," Sabrina said, standing up and walking to the door. "And don't come following me." Puck grabbed her wrist before she made it to the door.
"Don't you trust me, 'Brina? If I tell you we'll be fine, I mean it." Sabrina didn't bother to recognize the fact that he had somewhat called her by her first name.
"Six months ago I kissed you on the roof, and I thought we had something. Six months later, nothings changed between us, and this is the first time you've talked to me in months, unless you had to. And you want to know if I trust you? Get a clue." Sabrina pulled her wrist out of his grasp and stormed down the stairs, leaving a speechless Puck.
Sabrina walked right past her family- who was giving her curious looks- and yanked open the door. She was shocked to find Melody on the other side.
"Quick, let me inside!" Sabrina hurriedly stepped aside and allowed Melody room to walk in. Melody quickly shut and locked the door behind her, looking around the house wildly. She had gathered the attention of the whole family, who was now watching her curiously.
"Grimms, you're all in danger! You need to get out of this house, immediately! They're watching us as we speak!" Melody exclaimed, out of breath. Granny Relda stepped forward.
"Do you mean…"
"Yes, it's time! The Scarlet Hand has finally come out of hiding. Charming has sent me to get all of you- I need to lead you to the camp right away! Everyone else is already there, but you all need to you're your clothes and things quickly." Melody shouted franticly. The entire family rushed upstairs to their rooms to begin packing their belongings, without a words consent. Sabrina grabbed her best friend by the shoulders.
"Calm down! As soon as everyone gets packed, you can lead us to Charming's camp, okay?" Melody only nodded.
They're not prepared for this.
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~Anastasia