Author's note: I don't own The Covenant or any of its characters. Technically I don't own Addyson either. This chapter starts with a song. I know I did this in the first chapter but you should pay attention to the lyrics. They are going to be important later on. The song is called My Skin and its by Natalie Merchant. Addysonmae, who Addyson is based on, suggested it. Enjoy! Oh and check out the poll on my profile and vote on what type of Covenant story you want me to do next. Keep in mind that I am currently doing this one and Tess Parry. I need to know what you guys want to read next! I might just post a bunch of stuff that I have written but haven't finished yet. I think I have three or four stories sitting on my computer waiting for me to get in gear and finish them.

Chapter 7

Take a look at my body

Look at my face

There's so much here that I don't understand

Your face saving promises

Whispered like prayers

I don't need them

I've been treated so wrong

I've been cheated so long

As if I'm becoming untouchable

Well contempt loves the silence

It thrives in the darkness

The fine winding tendrils that strangle the heart

They say that promises sweeten the blow

But I don't need them, no I don't need them

I've been treated so wrong

I've been cheated so long

As if I'm becoming untouchable

I'm a slow dying flower

I'm the frost killing hour

Sweet turning sour and untouchable

Caleb paused listening to the music drifting from beneath the closed door. He leaned closer not recognizing the voice that was singing. He slowly reached out and turned the knob silently pushing the door open.

What confronted him caused him to stare in shock. Addyson was sitting at his mother's piano playing and singing. What was most surprising was the red-head sitting next to her singing along. Caleb blinked repeatedly not entirely sure what he was seeing was real.

You guys come to the parlor. I think I've lost it, Caleb thought to the rest of the covenant.

I need the darkness

The sweetness

The sadness

The weakness

Oh I need this

I need a lullaby

A kiss goodnight

Angel sweet love of my life

Oh I need this

I'm a slow dying flower

Frost killing hour

The sweet turning sour and untouchable

Pogue and Tyler arrived first. Tyler's mouth fell open in shock as he studied the girls. He didn't understand how this had happened. Pogue went to step into the room, but Caleb stopped him. He was mesmerized by the song.

Do you remember the way that you touched me before

All the trembling sweetness

I loved and adored

Your face saving promises

Whispered like prayers

I don't need them

Catherine, Tristan, and Reid joined the rest of the Covenant moments later. Tristan wore a similar expression to that of Tyler. Her eyes flashed white as she examined the girl's mind. Catherine grabbed Tyler's hand and squeezed it. She didn't really care how this had happened, she was just glad that it had. Reid had come to the same conclusion as Catherine. Did it really matter what had brought her back?

I need the darkness

The sweetness

The sadness

The weakness

Oh I need this

I need a lullaby

A kiss goodnight

Angel sweet love of my life

Oh I need this

Well is it dark enough

Can you see me

Do you want me

Can you reach me

Or I'm leaving

You better shut your mouth

And hold your breath

Kiss me now

You catch your death

Oh I mean this

Oh I mean this

Addyson continued to play the piano until the song ended. Neither girl moved as the others entered the room.

"Riley," Caleb whispered the desperation for this to be real evident in his voice.

Both girls turned at the same time and smiled. The red head pushed her hair behind her ear and stood up slowly. Everyone took a step back as she took one forward.

Riley sighed slightly and glanced at Tristan. "Go ahead check and make sure it's really me," Riley said calmly.

Tristan's eyes flashed white as did Catherine's. Both examined her mind searching for some clue as to what had happened. "It's her," Tristan finally said.

"What's your name," Caleb asked.

"Riley Simms," She replied with a roll of her eyes. "Tyler is my cousin, my father was murdered by Chase Collins, I inherited his power and was sent to live here. Caleb and I started dating but stopped when you guys found out that I had a relationship with Chase and had gotten pregnant with his baby." Riley paused briefly and glanced at the other members of the covenant.

"Keep going," Pogue encouraged.

"I killed Chase after Tyler willed me his powers, but I willed them back to him before I ascended. That was on my 18th birthday," Riley continued. "Shortly after that the girl we thought was Tristan came back but it turned out to be Elizabeth. Catherine came back too, but we all thought she was the bad guy. I discovered that I still had powers and agreed to fight Elizabeth to protect all of you. During that fight you guys performed a spell that took away my power and allowed Elizabeth to kill me. My soul left my body and ended up in Addyson's, which is where I've been for the past month and a half."

"I think that's everything," Tyler said carefully.

"Who are we," Reid asked.

Riley chuckled slightly and raised her eyebrows. "You are Reid Garwin and you're dating Tristan Danvers, she is Caleb's sister. Your sister Catherine is dating my cousin Tyler Simms. Pogue Parry is currently single but Addyson thinks you're hot if you are interested," Riley said quickly pointing out each member as she went.

"How did you get back," Pogue asked. "We haven't performed the counter spell yet."

"Does it really matter," Reid asked.

"It does matter," Riley replied. "I can't tell you how though, because I don't know." Everyone turned their attention to Addyson to see if she had an explanation.

"I don't know either. One minute I was sitting here playing the piano the next thing I know there is another girl sitting next to me singing along," Addyson explained.

"Someone else had to do it," Caleb said lowly. "Who though?"

"Like I said, does it really matter right now who did it? Shouldn't we be celebrating," Reid asked in exasperation. He pushed past Tyler and pulled Riley into a hug. "I'm glad you are back Red. I missed you."

Riley hugged him back but her gaze never left Caleb. "It's good to be back in my own body," Riley replied.

Tyler yanked Reid off his cousin and hugged her. "You scared the crap out of me," he whispered.

"I was pretty scared too," Riley whispered back. She hugged Pogue, Tristan, and Catherine her gaze still remaining on Caleb.

Pogue studied his best friend carefully before speaking. "We'll give you guys a few minutes," Pogue said quickly as he pulled Reid and Tristan out of the room. Catherine, Tyler, and Addyson followed them out.

Addyson paused next to Riley and looked at Caleb. "She really loves you Caleb, maybe she did this on her own. She knows how much you need her," Addyson said softly. She left the room without another word.

"It's really you," Caleb said again.

"I think I've proven that," Riley replied.

"I just… I can't believe it," Caleb stuttered.

"Neither can I Caleb," Riley explained. She stepped closer to him and gently touched his face. "Maybe Addyson is right though. Maybe our love brought me back."

She's back!!! Don't worry its not so simple as their love bringing her back. THat would be nice, but that's not what happened. Sorry. Hope you enjoyed it! THanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter! You should review again and vote in my poll!!