Chapter 7: Going Home
Coraline managed to get all the old stuff she used when she went to the Other World. Wybie brought his sling shot while Jasmine found her binoculars and her lucky marbles. Mrs. Lovatt had told them the only way to get to the Other World was through the door. They threw that idea out the last thing they needed was to have a gateway open to the Beldam. Jasmine went there through her dreams and maybe that was how the Beldam got to her parents and Jacob. Then she remembered that Coraline and she were both explorers and maybe just maybe Jasmine might have the power of creating things. After all she did change herself back to normal when she was in the Other World and she did leave the Other World on her own. So, they went back to Jasmine's house and walked into her room where the mirror was standing. They held hands and Jasmine closed her eyes and pictured the Other World and hoping the mirror would be a portal. Soon the mirror began to swirl and the Other World stood before them. "You guys ready?" she asked them. Both Coraline and Wybie shook their heads yes and they stepped through the portal. The Other World looked different than last the last time Coraline came here. It was much fuller with more houses and people. Still they were on guard after all these people were created by the Beldam. Jasmine led the way as they came to the house. Coraline's eyes showed fear but she pushed them away.
"Someone should ring the doorbell", the Cat said. Jasmine pushed the button and soon the door opened but no one was there. Jasmine led Coraline and Wybie inside the house. In the living room The Other Father was reading the paper while the Other Coralines were playing on the floor. The Other Mother was in the kitchen singing sweetly. Jasmine went into the living room and the Other Coralines greeted her happily.
"Oh Coraline 4 thank goodness you came back home mother was starting to get worried", Coraline 3 said sweetly. Then they noticed Coraline, Wybie, and the Cat.
"Who are they?" asked Coraline 2.
"These are my friends", Jasmine said quietly. Coraline and Wybie were in shock for these little girls looked just like Coraline.
"Coraline 4 you know mother hates cats why did you bring this vermin into our house?" Coraline 1 demanded.
"He isn't vermin he is my friend", Jasmine snapped. Coraline 1 was shocked by her sister's words but remained silent. "Where is the Other Mother?" Jasmine asked them.
"In the kitchen", they said together.
"Thank you", Jasmine told them. She walked in the living room and the Other Father greeted her with a smile.
"Hello darling welcome home", he said cheerfully. Jasmine didn't answer him but gave him a smile as she walked into the kitchen. The Other Mother was cooking dinner when the trio and Cat walked in.
"Coraline 4 you are home I am so happy to see you", the Other Mother said happily. She tried to hug Jasmine but Jasmine pushed away.
"Where are my parents and my brother?" she demanded.
"Lose that attitude at once Coraline 4 and I see you brought guests and vermin with you", the Other Mother said as she glared at the Cat.
"Hello Beldam don't you recognize me?" Coraline asked smugly. The Other Mother's eyes widened with surprise when she saw Coraline.
"Oh my gosh, Coraline you look so grown up and you must be Wybie how nice to finally meet the real one", she said sweetly.
"Uh hi", Wybie said nervously not really knowing what to say in this situation.
"Thank you so much for returning my daughter to me, will you two be staying for supper?" the Other Mother asked in a sweet tone.
"We didn't come here to return anything we want Jasmine's family back", Coraline said coldly.
"I see your manners haven't improved but I am afraid I don't know where they are", the Other Mother said innocently.
"You are a liar I know you have them now give them back!" Jasmine yelled with tears in her eyes.
"How dare you raise your voice to me Coraline 4 apologize at once", the Other Mother snapped.
"Not until you give me my parents and brother back!" Jasmine yelled.
"I am your mother and you don't have a brother only three sisters and a father that loves you very much", the Other Mother exclaimed.
"You sure do have a funny way of showing love", Jasmine told her. She closed her eyes and pictured her parents and Jacob standing before her and suddenly one of the snow globes crashed into the kitchen and a puff of smoke appeared. Once the smoke cleared Jasmine's parents and Jacob stood before her. "Mom, dad, Jacob you guys are okay!" Jasmine exclaimed happily.
"Oh Jasmine thank goodness you are safe", her mother exclaimed as she hugged her tight. Her father held her tight as well while Jacob sobbed on her shirt.
"I knew you would come for us", Jacob whispered in her ear.
"Of course I would I love you guys", Jasmine cried as she hugged her family tight. The Other Mother looked upon this scene and she balled her hand up into a fist. For she was angry that Coraline 4 loved these people more than her own family and most of all she was jealous at the love she had given these strangers when she had treated her own family as strangers. She would get her baby back no matter what for no one was going to steal her child away, no one.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review.
