Covenant of Liars
by tenshinrtaiga
Disclaimer: I don't own the Covenant or Pretty Little Liars
Primary Characters: Alison DiLaurentis, Spencer Hastings, Aria Montgomery, Emily Fields, Hanna Marin, Chase Collins, Caleb Danvers, Pogue Parry, Reid Garwin, Tyler Simms.
Secondary Characters: Ezra Fitz, Wren Kingston, Samara Cook, Sarah Wenham, Kate Tunney, Caleb Rivers and more.
Pairings: canon pairings plus some Caleb D./Spencer, Aria/Reid, Alison/Chase


Summary: No one really knows how the Power came to be. Not even the Book of Damnation recorded its beginning. But those who mastered it have always been hunted. In the middle of the 17th Century, many escaped the brutal Witch-hunting in England and France by coming to America. As the brutal persecution of those with the Power spread throughout Massachusetts, the ten families of Ipswich (Danvers, Hastings, DiLaurentis, Putnam, Parry, Fields, Montgomery, Garwin, Simms and Marin) formed a Covenant of silence. And for 300 years it has kept them safe. Until now.

Alison, Caleb, Spencer, Pogue, Reid, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Tyler have to deal not only with their own high school drama, but the strange supernatural ones that keep popping up. And it doesn't help that the Covenant of silence is splitting at the seams as Spencer deals with her family, Caleb finds himself in love with someone else and Aria falls for her new teacher. And of course, further splitting the group, there's Alison and the girls as they try and secretly deal with That Jenna Thing.


Caleb bent low over Pogue's hospital bed, thinking… praying. Suddenly, Pogue jerked awake. As soon as he saw Caleb hovering by his side, he spoke. "Stay away. He's more powerful than you can imagine," Pogue practically begged.

Caleb shook his head. "Hey, don't worry about that," he said soothingly, trying to calm his brother. He already knew first hand how powerful Chase was.

But Pogue wasn't being calmed. "We can't stop him," he replied, his voice broken. Caleb swallowed harshly. Yes, he knew that too. As Pogue's eyes fluttered shut, Caleb left the room to join the others. Reid and Tyler had been hovering over Pogue the entire time and Aria and Spencer had just come in from visiting Hanna and Emily. Their whole Covenant was a mess.

"How is he?" Aria asked, looking at Pogue's weak form worriedly.

"Well, he's hurt pretty bad," Caleb stated obviously, not sure what else he could possibly say. "Where's Sarah?" he questioned, half trying to change the subject.

"Waiting room," Tyler immediately responded.

Reid was undeterred. He couldn't be distracted from the problem at hand. "I say we all go after Chase. Right now."

"Listen, it may not be that easy," Caleb answered solemnly, clapping the blond's shoulder comfortingly. "Split up, stay here with Pogue, Hanna and Emily. Someone keep an eye on Kate too. Call me if there's a change." He turned around, counting heads before rolling his eyes. "Where the hell is Alison?"

The two girls looked around as if surprised that their leader wasn't there. "She was with us when we went to see Hanna and Emily," Spencer replied, looking confused.

"I could have sworn she was right behind us," Aria muttered, looking around the room as if she expected Alison to be hiding.

Caleb sighed, well used to his fellow leader's antics. "Whatever. One of you has to come with me. Sarah's asking a lot of questions and I'm sure she's shared her questions with Samara."

"I'll go," Aria offered.

"No," Spencer immediately shot down. She reached a hand out and laid it on the petite girl's arm, rubbing it comfortingly. "You stay here with Hanna," she said softly before turning to look at Tyler. "And you stay with Emily. I'll track down Alison and get her to sit on Kate until her flight leaves in the morning." She turned once more to speak to Aria. "Let me worry about damage control."


Caleb and Spencer slowly walked down the hallway, their hands linked for comfort. Finally Spencer spoke up. "You're not telling me something."

The boy sighed. He should have known better than to think he could hide anything from her. "He has his father's power."

Spencer's hand automatically clenched in fear around Caleb's, but she gave no other reaction to his news. "We can't beat him, can we?" she finally whispered softly. Caleb said nothing, but raised their combined hands to kiss the back of hers, hoping that his action would comfort her at least a little bit.

They heard a yell echo through the halls coming from the other end of the hallway. Looking back, they watched in surprise as Jenna Marshall struck Alison across the cheek. Alison yelled something vicious that made Jenna start crying, but did nothing physical to the girl. The two argued some more before a boy came and intervened.

"Toby Cavanaugh's back too?" Caleb said in surprise. Toby appeared to successfully break up the fight. Alison disappeared into Pogue's room and Jenna and Toby made their way into a separate room. "Are you going to catch Alison?" Caleb asked, still shocked at what he had witnessed.

"No," Spencer replied hastily. "Aria can tell her." The truth was Spencer had no interest in going anywhere near Jenna, not after what they did to the girl and Alison was clearly pissed off which was an even worse combination. The two just continued to walk down the stairs to where Sarah and Samara were waiting, untangling their fingers as they went.

"How's Pogue?" Sarah asked the minute the two came into view.

"He's not good," Caleb answered honestly. "What about Kate and Emily? Have you heard anything?"

"They're stabilized, but they're still really sick," Samara answered.

Caleb gave a tired sigh and nearly collapsed in one of the chairs. Sarah quickly sat down next to him. "Caleb, look me in the eye and tell me the truth. The spiders," as soon as she said the words, both Spencer and Caleb looked away from the girl, already not liking where this was heading, "they're one of the charges against John Putnam. They're some kind of spell, aren't they?" Sarah asked uncomfortably, as though unsure of her own question. Samara took looked interested, but unbelieving. Sarah had clearly already told the other girl her theory before confronting Caleb.

Caleb looked at her a moment before tearing his eyes away to look up at Spencer in askance. The girl just gave a helpless shrug, unsure of what to say either. Caleb turned back to the blonde. "I want to show you something. And then I'll explain everything."

"Caleb!" Spencer warned sharply.

"They're already in this, Spence," Caleb sighed, rubbing his eyes tiredly. "They need to know what they're up against."


The two girls looked worriedly at the horizon as Caleb parked his car. He turned to look at Sarah. "Don't be afraid." Spencer also nodded reassuringly at Samara as all four climbed out of the car and headed into the old colony house.

"What about your caretaker?" Sarah asked once they stepped inside, clearly remembering the way Gorman had fired a warning shot at them when Caleb first took her to see the house.

"It'll be okay," Caleb reassured as he gripped her hand and led the group up the stairs to the attic. At the top there was a dimly lit room filled with jars and books. An old man stood in the center.

"What are you doing?" Gorman asked once he spotted the two blondes with Spencer and Caleb.

"It's alright."

"Caleb," Gorman warned.

"This is important to me, Gorman," Caleb stated resolutely. Gorman frowned but did nothing as the group came closer. Sarah and Samara looked around, frowning when they realized that the jars were more than jars, but were actually medicine. As they came closer they realized there was someone else in the room, sitting in the chair in front of the fire. He was clearly old, maybe even a hundred, and was hooked up to a respirator. It was clear now the Gorman was not the caretaker of a house, but of a person.

Both blonds gave a startled gasp when the old man's eyes flickered open. He gave a large smile when he saw Caleb, but Caleb didn't return the look. "This is William Danvers III," Caleb whispered. "My father." Caleb turned his head, unable to look at the decrepit old man any longer. Only Spencer noticed that Caleb's action caused William's smile to fade. She reached out and laid her hand comfortingly on the old man, crouching down beside him. She knew how hard it was for Caleb to look at this aged version of the man he loved so much, but she still pitied William, for though he chose power over his own family, he did still love his son. "He's forty-four years old," Caleb finished, looking only at Sarah.

William opened his mouth, trying to speak though he knew that he couldn't. Spencer rubbed his hand carefully. She knew what he wanted to say to Caleb; that he was sorry, that he loved him, that he wished things could be different. She laid her head on his lap, turning to face the fireplace so that no one could see the tears leaking from her eyes. She had grown up loving William as much as the rest of the Covenant. She wished there was something she could do for Caleb and his father but knew there was nothing.


"…Every generation the bloodlines produce only one: the eldest male," Caleb finished explaining. The group had left the old colony house and they were now sitting on an old stone bridge out in the middle of dense forest as Spencer and Caleb took turns explaining the truth of what had been happening.

"Or in our case, the eldest female," Spencer added.

"And you've always had this power?" Samara asked, apparently finally believing the tale that was being wove for her.

"At thirteen you get a taste of it. It's a test in a way. At eighteen, we Ascend and our powers fully mature." Caleb gave a wry smirk. "And its seductive. And some can handle it. And others, like my father, couldn't. Tonight at twelve minutes past eleven, I'll Ascend."

"And what if you don't will him your share," Sarah asked.

Caleb shook his head. "He's already got his father's. It makes him very powerful."

"And what if someone wills you their share?" Sarah asked desperately.

"It's against the laws of the Covenant." Spencer answered with regret having quite honestly already considered that option.

"And even if it weren't, I wouldn't let them," Caleb said.

Samara looked confused. "Why not?"

"When one Ascends, the power becomes your life. It's why it ages you…" Spencer started.

"Will it away and you die," Caleb finished. He watched as realization finally sunk into the two blondes about what it was exactly that Chase wanted him to do.


"Caleb, you cannot do this alone. We have to go to the others," Evelyn begged her son.

"We can't do that. He'll kill us all, including you." He turned to look at her seriously. "Pogue is the final warning."

"Then we have to go to your father," she said, desperately trying another approach.

"No," Caleb spoke resolutely. "I know what you're thinking, mother and you know what will happen."

"But he loves you." Evelyn reached out to gently cup her son's face.

"Well, then he'll die with that secret." He gently removed her hands and clasped them in his own. With a sigh, she moved away from him. "Where's Sarah?"

"Upstairs changing with the other one. Samara. You should never have involved them," Evelyn scolded. He had broken the laws of the Covenant by bringing in outsiders that weren't his wife. She was also upset that he and Spencer had broken up. She had been so sure that those two would get married and have powerful children for the Covenant.

"You're right," he admitted causing her to turn to look at him. "But I can't change the past and he's using her against me. All of you," he said turning to look at what was left of his brothers and sisters – Spencer, Aria, Reid and Tyler – who had sat silently in the room, allowing mother and son time to talk. They all were dressed up for the Fall Fest. Tyler wore a black suit with a black skinny tie and a grey sweater vest, Spencer wore a mustard colored dress with black leather accents, Aria a red and black striped dress and Reid wore slacks, a white button up with an orange shirt underneath, a blazer and his usual black fingerless gloves. "And it's going to stop," Caleb finished before turning his attention to the boys. "I want you to take Sarah and the girls to the dance. I'll meet you there. I don't think he'll try anything with Sarah and Samara in the open."

"Would you just let us help you?" Reid exploded, unable to keep his silence any longer. "You know we've got your back."

"I know you do," Caleb answered. "But please. Just once, do what I ask?"

Tyler gave a reluctant nod for the four of them. As Caleb withdrew, a flash of movement caught his eyes. Sarah and Samara had finished getting ready and were descending the stairs. "Wow," he muttered, his full attention on Sarah as he made his way toward her to hold her hands.

"You look beautiful, my dear," Evelyn complimented, though she continued to eye Spencer. She clearly still had hope for the broken up couple. Spencer shifted uncomfortably and when Caleb asked if they were all ready, she practically jumped from her seat in her haste to head to the car.

"You look great too," Aria complimented Samara. "I'm sorry Emily couldn't be here."

Samara nodded with a tense smile, still clearly unsure of herself amidst all the witches and drama. Sarah and Caleb spoke softly before he hugged her and sent her to the Hummer. Spencer stayed behind to speak to Caleb. "You aren't coming to the Fall Fest," she stated simply. Caleb gave a sigh. He really should know better than to try and get one by her. "Let me come with you," Spencer begged, reaching out to tightly grip his hand.

He gave another sigh before tugging her into a hug like he had Sarah. "You know I can't," he muttered into her hair before releasing her and going to his car. It was time to meet Chase.


Caleb dialed Reid, anxious for news as he sped along the dirt road toward the Putnam Barn. "Hey, any sign of him?" he asked the second he heard someone pick up.

"No," Reid answered taking a quick look around.

"Good. Listen I'm on my way," Caleb lied. "If he does show, please promise me you won't do anything stupid."

"I know," Reid grunted reluctantly.

"How's Sarah doing?" Caleb asked, changing the subject. "Can I talk to her?"

"Yeah, she's fine, man. Hang on," Reid turned to give the blonde girl the phone but looked around in shock realizing Sarah was gone. Tyler too looked around for the blonde.

"She was just here," Tyler said, looking through the crowd frantically.

"Guys, what's going on?" Caleb asked before braking suddenly. Chase had just appeared out of nowhere, jumping onto the hood of his car. He could vaguely hear Reid calling his name frantically but was more concerned with the shattered glass of his car as Chase showed off his dangerous powers.

Getting out of the car, Caleb made a frantic dash for the old Putnam Barn, instinctively knowing that's where he was keeping Sarah. "You know," Chase spoke from behind him causing Caleb to whirl around. "I'm just getting the feeling that you're not gonna keep up your end of the bargain. So, I took out a little insurance policy." Chase's eyes flared with power as he pointed to something behind Caleb. Turning his head, he saw Sarah floating in what could only be called stasis. She was held aloft in midair and seemed to be completely asleep. "She does look quite stunning," Chase complimented. "You touch her and she dies. In fact, time's running out for Sarah so why don't we get down to business?" Caleb let his own power flare as he caused the barn to shake dramatically, but Chase just burst into laughter. "Oooh, witchy!" he grinned before making the barn stop shaking. "Oops, did I just say witch?" he laughed some more. "I'll make this easy for you. How about an accident? You lose control of the car on your way to the pathetic little dance. Trust me, I'm good at car accidents. Everyone will miss you, they'll say great things about you. Only the Covenant will know the real truth but to them you'll become a legend; the one who gave his life for them."

"How about you let her go and I'll let you live out your life," Caleb bluffed.

Chase laughed. Clearly he knew it was a bluff too. "How about I make you my wiotch," he joked.

"I'll never will you my power."

Chase just shrugged. "Looks like trouble for Sarah."

"I'll never let that happen," he swore.

"Fine, let's do it your way." And with that Chase threw the first powerball, violently knocking Caleb off his feet and into the wall.