Control is Everything

Summary: Can a girl, with multiple control issues, finally get to Reid? What if she is sexually linked to most of Spenser's swim team? What if her best friend (with benefits) just happens to be Aaron Abbot? Let's just say that this is going to be a very interesting ride. Pun included. R/OC, A/OC, Ch/OC, K/P, C/S, T/?

Disclaimer: I do not own anything except for Leigh and anyone attached to her. And I just want to thank a really great friend, Jazmin2224, for helping me out! Thanks chickie!!

OMG!! So I totally screwed up on the ending which really works out in my favor, because I had terrible writer's block with the alternate ending. So hopefully you guys reread this chapter, and like the next one!

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Finding out the truth sometimes means that you have to risk a few things. And if getting into trouble with school means that I'll get some good information on Chase, then let me at it. I will do anything to take that scum down, and that's a promise. I just wish things weren't always so sticky. Why can't I just take the bad guy down, and then go home and sleep. Why can't life be simple?

Till next time,

xoxo

Leigh

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The office was completely dark except for the moonlight shining in. I quickly went over to the filing cabinet in which I knew that the Provost kept most records. Hey, what can I say, I know some things, too. I gently opened the cabinet marked 'C', and quickly searched for Chase's name. Whispering for Caleb to come over, we silently read over the articles that the file held.

Prominent Couple Killed in Crash "A prominent Haversfield couple was killed Friday evening, July 14, in a car accident. Killed in the crash were Arthur Collins and his wife Gillian Collins."

Run above the article was the Collins' family portrait.

"They died in a car accident. It says Chase's father just lost control." Caleb said after reading the article.

I scanned the other papers, but stopped when I ran across his birth certificate. "His real name was Pope. Chase Goodwin Pope. Born July 14th, 1988. The Collins adopted him after his mother died when he was 2 years old."

We were silent for a couple of seconds until Caleb asked, "When did you say his birthday was?"

"July 14th."

After re-reading the one news article he responded, "That's the same day his adoptive parents died. What year was he born?"

"1988."

"They died on his 18th birthday."

Oh. Oh wow.

Clunk. What the fuck was that? Turning our heads to the noise, we shut up. We were silent for a second, and all of sudden we heard footsteps. The security guard! What seemed like hours, were really seconds, and when I thought that we would definitely get caught, I felt a pull beginning from the bottom of my stomach, and with all the grace in the world, we both began floating to the ceiling.

I can not explain to you the rush from that adrenaline, but I can certainly tell you that Caleb has amazing control over his Powers. To be able to hold two bodies in the air, unbelievable.

As soon as we saw that the security guard had definitely left, we hightailed it out of there. While were walking through Spensers' church, Caleb began repeating Chase's birth name. "Goodwin Pope. Goodwin Pope. Goodwin Pope. Goodwin. Goodwin Pope. Agnes Goodwin Pope." He stopped us. "That's where I've heard it before."

Okay, crazy boy. "What are you talking about?" I asked him.

"The Book of Damnation." I tried to look innocent, like I didn't know what he was talking about, but he just shrugged it off. "I know that Pogue told you, anyway, they used to call her Goody Pope. Shit. We have to call Pogue, Reid and Tyler. Come on." With that he grabbed my hand and before I know it we were speeding down a dirt road.

On the way to wherever he was taking us, I decided to make some conversation. "So, um, he really is fifth Son?" At his 'look', I quickly continued. "I mean, I just wanted something of what he said to me, to be somewhat true, you know?" I finished softly. I heard his sigh on the other side of the car.

"Are you going to be alright?" I took my time in answering that question. I mean, am I really going to be alright? Is this going to affect me at all, or am I going to live life the way that I have been living life? Am I going to be the same damaged girl that will always run to that one boy because she knows that he won't leave her? How pathetic.

"Who knows anymore?" And we left it at that.

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Breaking suddenly, we reached a rickety old fence that sits in front of an even rickety old house. Caleb parked his car in the between Pogue's motorcycle, and Tyler's Hummer. Grabbing my hand, he yet again pulled me along.

As soon as he opened the door, and as soon as I saw these huge concrete stairs, I knew exactly where we were. With candlelight guiding our way, we slowly descended to meet with the other Sons. I saw Tyler's expression clearly; he was confused but would follow whatever Caleb had to say. Pogue, though I could tell didn't want me there, accepted it and just gave me a nod. Reid was harder to decipher. He just stood there calmly, not one hint of expression on his face like Tyler had, and definitely didn't give a nod of friendship like Pogue. He was indifferent, and could you really blame him?

As we reached the bottom of the stairs, Pogue said clearly, "I told them everything. About the darkling, what you found in his file…"

"Darkling?" I whispered. Since I was closest to Caleb he told me what he had seen, and what they usually meant. Shivering slightly I just nodded. After his explanation, his eyes glowed again, and I suddenly heard a rustling over by the bookshelves I saw the bindings and knew immediately that it was The Book of Damnation. I had murmured the title of said book, and that definitely caused a stir in Reid.

"What the hell, Caleb. She knows? How much does she know?" Reid demanded.

With very serious eyes, Caleb responded, "She knows enough. Now everyone be quiet for once, this is serious. Leigh, why don't you take a seat on the ledge over there, just stay out of the circle okay?" I nodded and followed his instructions.

Silently they all sat in their respected seats, and watched as the Book floated into the middle of the circle. My eyes widened when I saw the flames shoot up. This is totally intense.

"It's a list of names who brought charges against John Putnam and his family during the Salem hunt. Pope was one of them. Goody Pope." I was so mesmerized by the flames that I didn't realize the edge of my vision was turning a dark green.

"Widow of Jacob, mother to Hagen." I rasped out. Everyone including myself was shocked. Breaking out of the second haze of the day, I just murmured my apologies. What in the world is happening to me? Keeping my eyes firmly locked onto my feet, I felt their gazes move back to Caleb.

After clearing his throat, Reid demanded, "So what?"

"So she claims that John Putnam came to her as an incubus in her dreams… after she was widowed. The Book also records births and deaths during the damnation. Goody Pope's husband, Jacob, died June fourth, 1692. Her son, Hagen, was born April 11th, 1693. That's 10 months and 24 days later." And just as he finished say the last sentence the Book slammed shut and immediately fell to the ground.

"If what you're saying is true and Hagen Pope is the bastard son of John Putnam then the fifth bloodline in the Covenant didn't end in Salem." Tyler cleared up for us all. But that would really mean…

"And Chase is one of us." Caleb concluded for the other Sons.

"That's crazy. He can't be." Reid said while shaking his head. I immediately remained strong in keeping my eyes away from the Sons, and their circle.

"The night after the party at the Dells someone was using. The Power was strong enough to wake me. The next night it happened again." Caleb said trying to convince the others of Chase's Power.

"I felt it then." Pogue said backing him up.

"See I told you. I felt it too." Tyler added his two cents.

When it seemed like Reid was still disbelieving, I broke in and said, "I've seen him Use. He's a Son. Trust me." He just stared at me until I raised my gaze to meet his. "He's the fifth Son." I said again, but this time with some guilt attached. Why should I feel guilty? Chase was the one to use me. He was the one hiding all of these secrets. I have accepted that, so why should looking Reid in the eyes make me want to puke? Make me behave as though I was some cheating girlfriend. I freaking hate emotions. Useless things, they are.

(This is where I edited the ending.)

"When you said it wasn't you, were you lying?" Caleb questioned Reid. Reid moved his gaze from me to Caleb.

"No." He answered firmly.

"You swear?"

"I swear."

Signing deeply, Caleb said, "Then it was him." Just then his cell phone bleeped. Answering it, he quietly said, "Hey could I call you--?" But was interrupted. "Wait, wait. What?--- Okay, listen. I want you to go back to you dorm--" We were all paying attention, and wondering who it was that got Caleb on edge. "--and wait for me there. I'll see you soon, okay?" Sighing once again, he explained, "He's put a spell on Kate."

We all sat up on that. Kate? She wasn't even involved with this. That fucking bastard.

Apparently Pogue thought the same thing. "What are you talking about? What kind of spell?"

"Creation. Spiders." Pogue stood up at that, and so did I. I was the one that said not to worry about spiders. I was the one that said that they weren't going to hurt her. Chase really messed with the wrong person. Caleb interrupted my rage by saying, "They're taking her to a hospital in Gloucester. Wait!" He exclaimed when he saw Pogue heading for the stairs. "Don't do anything until we know what he wants!"

"We're talking about Kate." And with that Pogue ran up the stairs. After a couple of seconds we heard his bike start up. What a crazy fool.

Breathing in, I tried to keep my nerves intact. Kate was one of the closest people that I had. If she doesn't make it, Chase won't have to worry about the Sons, I will kill him myself.

I heard Tyler ask softly what we were going to do. Caleb just shook his head. My back was turned to Reid, so I didn't see his expression but I definitely heard his outtake of breath. It was my turn to shake my head.

"Why is he even doing this? What more can he possibly want?" I asked while sitting back down in my original spot.

"I don't know. But what I do know is that we have to stop him." Rubbing the back of his neck, Caleb started to pass by me. "I have to go and check up on Sarah. Hopefully, she didn't get attacked by Chase's spiders." Just as I thought entered my brain; I reached out and grabbed his forearm.

"Spiders! Cal--"

Usually when the funky green fog came, it was gentle and calm, but this time it came with enough force to almost knock me on the ground. Thankfully Caleb was there to make sure I didn't fall on my face, not that I noticed. I was too busy trying not to freak out.

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"Come to save Little Miss Muffet, have we? Well, you're too late. A spider came and sat down beside her, and frightened Miss Muffet away."

"You hurt Kate and I'll kill you."

"Miss Muffet away."

"Hurt her? I only used her to get to you. It's you that I'm gonna hurt. And you're just my bait to get to Caleb."

"Kate… kill you."

"Bait to get to Caleb. To get to Caleb. Caleb."

"Little Miss Muffet."

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"Muffet. Caleb. Muffet. Spiders. Trap." I had murmured. Apparently it took the boys around ten minutes to get me out of my trance. But when I finally woke up, I pushed myself up quickly. Muffet. Bait. Pogue. Hurt. Pogue. Muffet.

"Leigh." Caleb whispered behind me as he grasped onto my shoulders. Shaking me softly, he said my name again.

Flailing my arms around to detach Caleb's hands, I turned and kept mumbling those words, but this time aloud. "Muffet. Bait. Pogue. Bait. Hurt. Muffet. Kate. Bait. Hurt. Pogue."

From the corner of my eye, I saw Reid share a glance with Tyler. "Pogue!" I shouted at them. How could they not have understood me? Shaking the fogginess from my brain, I tried once more. "Pogue is hurt. Bait. For Caleb." There that got their eyebrows to rise.

Always one to take the initiative, Caleb stepped up, and settled me down. "Shh. Take a breath. Now what happened to Pogue?" With that I explained to them as clearly as possible. Evidently they understood, and went running up the stairs with me trailing behind.

Caleb told Reid and Tyler that he was going to go get Sarah, and that they would meet us at the hospital. I was still in a daze so I didn't say much. They placed me in the back of Tyler's Hummer and Reid took the driver's seat. On the way to the crash site, Tyler called 911 for an ambulance to come. The entire time, I was just praying that Pogue would be okay. That he would survive, and that Chase would finally die.

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A.N.: Sorry for the confusion… I was confused as well!! More of an authors note next chapter.