Welcome Home-We're Dead.

Chapter 7

Michaels POV

The drive home was agonising. Now Claire had..I cant even say it. I cant even believe it! Our Claire..sweet, innocent, wouldnt hurt a fly Claire was gone. Taken away from us just like that. Eve was sleeping. I couldnt blame her, its been a long day. Shane was in the back not talking, his face expressionless.

As we pulled up outside of the Glass House I woke Eve up to tell her we were home. As we all got in the car something hit us. Nothing Physical. Something in the air. Something with the house, a whole different atmosphere from when we were here 2 hours ago. The weirdest thing though was the figure standing in the hallway. Tall and elegent. Wearing a long white dress, not too fancy to be a wedding dress but not too dull to be a party dress. Amelie.

'Hello.' She said as she walked towards us. 'I heard about Claire'

'Yeah, and we don't need your sorry.' Shane said as he stormed past Amelie. To be honest I was slightly suprised. It was the first thing he had said since the hospital.

'She isn't dead..not fully' Amelie said and turned to Shane who had stopped dead on the spot.

'What are you talking about?' He growled as he turned to face her. 'Are you crazy? We saw her die!'

'Mr Collins what did you feel when you came into the house?' Shane looked down as he realised something was wrong because he felt the atmosphere change when he walked in.

'Oh my god.' I said. I had realised it. From when it happened to me. When Oliver killed me. Oh god, oh god, god!

'Shes a ghost! Like I was!' I exclaimed. Amelie just nodded and Shane turned to face him.

'You knew about this?!' He asked. He didnt sound too angry, more shocked than anything.

'No! You felt it too Shane! She is here! I feel her right now!' I saw Shane shiver and look at me worried.

'Amelie, you have to help her, please there must be a way!' Eve spoke.

'There is one way-' Amelie was cut off by Shane. 'You are not turning her! I dont give a crap she isnt becoming a blood sucker! No offence Mike.'

'None taken.' I shrugged.

'I wasnt suggesting that, Mr Collins.'Amelie started, 'If I can communicate with the house, I can somehow get Claire's soul to reach her body. But you have to understand this may not work. But I could try if you would like.'

'YES! Amelie you have to try! Please!' Shane grabbed both of Amelies hands and craddled them in his. He must have seen the expression on Amelies face because he let go instantly and went back to cool dude mode.

'I may not be able to do so. Because of my age I may not have the power required to do such a task. I may have to call in Myrnin.'

'MYRNIN?! Oh, no. Hell no.' Shane shrugged and sat on the sofa, 'We dont need him.'

'Mr. Collins would you like Claire to come back? Then this is the only way.' Amelie walked over to Shane and looked down on him. Shane nodded his head and looked down. It was clear he didnt want Myrnin involved, but it was the only way we could have our Claire Bear back with us.

2 Hours Later.

Shanes POV

Myrnin had just arrived at the Glass House and to be honest he did look sad. I couldnt blame him. I mean he had been working with Claire for over a year now. But she was mine. No body could take her away from me. Not even death.

'Myrnin' Amelie nodded. Myrnin walked towards Amelie and shook her hand. 'I hope you can do this Myrnin, I have much faith in you.' Myrnin just nodded and looked at all of us individually.

'I would like to do it now Amelie dear.' Myrnin started, 'Lets save Claire.'

We all sat around the dinning room table in the dark. It wasnt pitch black; some light was coming from the window but all the lights were off. Myrnin sat at the end of the table on his own. I sat on the left side of him with Eve and Michael and Amelie were sat opposite. It was silent for a few minutes and very awkward.

'Hold hands, all of us.' Myrnin didnt look like he was going to take no for an answer so I didnt hesitate. I took hold of Eve and Myrnins hands. I really didnt want to but if it meant Claire would be with us, I didnt care.

Myrnin closed his eyes and started shaking. Only a bit though. Nothing like out of the exasist or anything. Just small shakes.

'I HAVE HER!' Myrnin suddenly shouted but he kept his eyes firmly closed. Im pretty sure I heard Claires voice. I knew I did actually. I dont know what she said but I heard her.

Suddenly Myrnin let go of our hands and slumped down in his chair. He looked at us all and sighed.

'Well?' Michael asked.

'I wouldnt know if its worked till sunrise tomorrow morning, thats when she should come back'

We all went to bed that night sad and lonely. Especially me. Looking over at Claires side of the bed. Made up. I just wanted to hold her tight in my arms. But seems like Im going to have to do with her pillow for tonight. I love you Claire. Please come back to me!