Chapter 10
Deadline
A/N I still owe Silque big time for pre reading and editing and I still don't own jack shit except my thoughts.
"B, we gotta go to this meeting and see what they've decided," Leah shouted to me as I was getting dressed.
"I know La La, but we still haven't decided how much of what we have uncovered we should tell them." I reply as I walk into the living room.
"You mean you haven't decided? I've told you that I think we should tell them everything so they can make a fully informed decision."
"I know, I know, but what if more people are put into danger because of us, what if one of the guys gets hurt? I think we should keep some things secret and go after Victoria on our own. With a little more practice, I think we can take her."
"And I think you're insane."
"What if Seth phases and ends up in this fight? Then do you still think we should risk the lives of others?"
"Oh come off it B, he isn't even showing signs, and now that he knows, because someone 'accidentally' pissed off Paul, and Paul phased in front of him, it's a non issue because he understands the pros and cons, and he actually wants to join the pack. He's even coming to the bonfire tonight to meet the others that are coming to HELP with this fight."
"I didn't mean to piss Paul off, but for Christ's sake, who does he think he is just coming over with Jared and then imprinting on you? I did not give anyone permission to take my sister away from me!"
"Oh come on B, we've talked about this. I'm not leaving you just because Paul and I are in a sorta relationship. If I do decide to stay to explore things more with him, it will be my decision and I'll still be your sister. I'd never abandon you."
"Swear?"
"Promise."
The last week has been crazy for us. Paul and Jared came over, uninvited I might add, the morning after we moved in. It all started when Paul started insisting on us making them breakfast because Jake had been wondering if I was as good a cook as Charlie claimed. Well Leah is not a morning person, so she was not happy about some obnoxious ass disturbing her before she had even had coffee. That was until she looked into his eyes and saw the other half of her soul. When Jared explained to me what had happened I got pissed and told them to get the fuck out of our house. Leah was too shocked to move, and Jared starting dragging Paul out of the house because he was shaking mad about me kicking them out. I went out to the porch to make sure they left when Paul growled at me and said that I couldn't keep him from his imprint. That was when my dumb ass got in his face and said that he couldn't keep me from my sister and slapped him. That's when the secret was out, Jared shoved Paul hard as Paul phased and Seth happened to walking over to see if we needed any help unpacking.
Leah calmed me down, Jared calmed Paul down and life returned to 'normal'. By 'normal' I mean my best friend and sister is now dating a wolf. We did a lot of research but didn't learn anything about wolves or vampires that we didn't already know. We did learn more about my family though. We weren't even trying, we were just reading journals. I was reading an entry by Ephraim Black when I came across my grandmothers name. We kept reading and discovered that she was mention several times in relation to the wolves. The entries were always vague, just things like 'we had to call upon Marie again'. We then decided to see if Charlie had any of his mother's stuff. That's where we hit pay dirt. My grandmother kept a diary, where she documented all her visits to not only the people of La Push but also the people of Forks. People would call upon her for her magical abilities, turns out my grandmother was a witch. She also didn't want any of her family to know so it was a secret she hid well. Her diary ended with the final spell she had cast, the spell that blocked all magic from the minds of her family. Her intent was to protect us from the burden of holding such a secret. I guess that didn't work because now we have the secret of vampires, shapeshifters, and witches existing.
We did some research about witches and learned that the gift of magic is in the witches blood just like shapeshifting is for the Quileute. We think that Marie's spell is the reason Edward couldn't read my mind; she essentially shielded my mind from anything supernatural, but she didn't protect my blood. Leah thought that with some training I could unlock my magic. She was right, sort of. It works best when we are holding hands. When we performed the sisterhood ritual our blood mixed so now she has some magical DNA and I have some shapeshifter DNA. We can do small things separately, like talk to each other mentally (thanks to the Quileute blood). Together we can do more, like shield people and things under our protection (thanks to the witch blood).
Now we are debating whether we tell the council or use our combined gifts to take on Victoria ourselves. Leah wants to tell so we can all work together and make sure Victoria is taken out, and she doesn't like lying to Paul. I feel like since I brought this problem on us it's my job to eliminate it. I'm only letting Leah in on my plan because I need our link to project a protective bubble while trying a fire spell. I haven't quite gotten it down yet, I may or may not have started a few small fires from the little bit of spark I can muster, but I know I can get it with time.
Only problem is, now our time is up and the council is expecting answers that I'm not sure I'm willing to give. I don't want to risk more people than necessary. Now that we are at the council meeting, the moment of truth has arrived. Leah and I walk in holding hands.
"Welcome back girls," Old Quill stands and greets us.
"Thank you," I reply
"Have a seat girls," Harry adds. We smile at the men behind the table as we sit.
"I'm not going to beat around the bush; we've made a decision but it is not unanimous so for now we would like to know what you girls have learned, then we will see if it changes anyones mind," Billy states, clearly all business.
I look at Leah, "I want to know their decision, before I tell them about my heritage," I tell Leah telepathically.
"Agreed Sister," Is the reply I hear in my head.
I look at the council and state "We didn't learn anything new about Vampires or Wolves," I feel like this is a safe statement because it's technically not a lie.
"Is this true Leah?" asks Sam.
"Yes," she says looking him dead in the eye.
"Well then, we have decided that Bella has a good plan and with the other protectors that you will meet at the bonfire tonight, she will be as safe as one can be. However we have also decided that Leah should stay on the reservation with the other imprints," Old Quill informs us.
"No, it's all or nothing, either I go with my sister or she stays with me," Leah states firmly
"Leah, as a member of this tribe, an imprint and my daughter, you will do as you are told," Harry nearly shouts turning an odd shade of red.
"We need to tell them B, I'm not letting you go this alone," I hear in my head.
"I think we need to be more concerned about your dad, La La."
Harry is now turning purple and pulling at his collar, like he can't breath. As he clutches his chest, chaos erupts. Leah grabs my hand and pulls me over to her dad who is now on the floor unconscious. I can hear old Quill on the phone with 911 saying something about a heart attack. Sam rips open Harry's shirt to start CPR.
" Sam, let me take over," I state almost in a whisper.
"B?"
"I can't let you lose your dad La La." With those words I grab leah's hand and place my other hand over Harry's chest. I close my eyes and recite the awakening spell we have practiced.
"Troubled blood remove the cause of disease."
"Breath of life return with ease."
"Let this heart beat, never again to freeze."
As I chant a light glows out of my palm and into Harry. I continue to chant until I hear Harry gasp for breath. I move my hand and open my eyes. Leah and I are also gasping for breath, casting still takes a lot out of us. Harry slowly sits up and I notice everyone is looking at us, shocked, except for Old Quill.
"So you have unlocked the magic in your blood, I see," states the old man.
"What is he talking about and what in the hell was that?" Sam asks.
"Guess the truth is out now, give me a minute to catch my breath and I'll explain everything," I state while taking deep breaths. Leah is hugging her dad and crying. I can hear her thanking me over and over again in my head. I let her know that we did it together.
"Since an ambulance is already on it's way, why don't I give you the full version at the bonfire tonight so everyone can know at the same time. For now the cliff notes version is that my Grandmother Marie Swan was a witch and so am I," I tell everyone as we hear sirens approach. Leah goes with her dad and I drive to the Clearwaters to let them know what happened and bring them to see Harry. I know the spell we used was a powerful one so most likely the doctors won't find anything, and they'll chalk it up to a panic attack, so I'm certain Harry will be able to attend the bonfire to hear the truth. I'm dreading tonight, I hate being the center of attention. At least I know my sister will be by my side to help me.
A/N Well what do you think? Did I go to far with the witches thing? Leave a review and let me know.