This story takes place after the episode "Wrapped." Constructive criticism is welcome.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from "Blood Ties." They came from Tanya Huff's creative mind. Thanks to Kyle Schmid, Christina Cox, Dylan Neal and Gina Holden for bringing these characters to life.
Chapter 10
Vicki didn't like walking into a place without knowing what they were dealing with but the purification ritual had to be done tonight or the effects of her blood on Henry would be irreversible.
Coreen veered off the road a mile before Morris Farms. She popped the trunk, took out a duffel bag and two flashlights. They began their trek.
Fitzroy had revived for the night. His chest rose and fell slower. He was weaker. Morgan raised her left hand. Henry levitated off the floor and slammed against the wall. She uncurled the fingers of her right hand revealing four spikes. The first spike flew into Henry's left hand. The three remaining ones found his other extremities. She left Henry hanging from the wall like a marionette.
Vicki and Coreen reached the farmhouse. The Goth grabbed night goggles from the duffel bag. There were two buildings, the farmhouse and the barn. Henry had to be in the farmhouse. The barn did not provide adequate protection from the sun. Unfortunately she could only see one side of the house. They crept closer and circled the house. Only two ways in the front or back door.
They made their way over to the barn. On the opposite side of the barn lay a black Mercedes. Normally Vicki had no problem breaking into a car but with her poor night vision, it was going to be a challenge. She fumbled with the flashlight and lock pick.
"Let me try, Vicki."
"How do you know how to break into cars?
"One of my ex-boyfriends was a repo man."
Vicki shook her head in disbelief as Coreen jimmied the lock. A car alarm sounded. The front door of the farmhouse flew open and a tall figure walked in their direction. Vicki and Coreen behind the barn.
Someone had tried to break into her car. The front door was still ajar. Hopefully I scared them off. She opened the barn door and recited a spell. The barn illuminated. Nothing but old farm equipment. Morgan headed back to the house. The light faded.
Coreen and Vicki had observed the woman's actions through a small opening in the back of the barn. Now they knew they were dealing with a sorceress. Rescuing Henry had just gotten harder.