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Chap. 12

No Longer Protected

Next day after my last encounter with Chase, I was here in bed. Tyler was laying beside me, texting Wendy. Caleb and Reid appointed him my bodyguard...a.k.a...babysitter. I rolled my eyes when he giggled. He was obviously feeling better, he and Caleb had it out when he wasn't invited to the throw down because he hasn't ascended yet. I stood up and walked over to my mirror. I had a black eye and my lip was still swollen. Fury raged inside of me. I still cant think of a way to get at Chase. Tonight was the big night. Apparently they were all meeting at the Putnam Barn at midnight to settle this once and for all. I told Caleb this wasn't a good idea because they have no clue about how far his powers reach. I also told him about the feeling I had about this...Of course, hell bent as they are, they just waved my concern off and told me three to one was almost unfair for him. I growled at my reflection, cursing myself for not being a tactical thinker. I brought my left hand up to look at Caleb's ring.

The jewel on it was red. Like blood. I shivered. Hopefully the blood in him from his father and his fathers...his Father! I gasped when the thought occurred to me. Tyler looked up at me as if I had grown another arm. "You okay?" He asked. I had to get him out of here long enough to sneak away! I smacked my lips. "I'm starving!" I grabbed my stomach. "Will you go and get me something to eat? I don't have anything in here." Ty gave me a speculative look, I kept a strait face. He must have decided I was being truthful cause he jumped up and slid his phone into his jeans pocket. "Sure, what do you want? They have pizza and something else downstairs in the student cafe." I shrugged. "Which ever looks tastier." He smiled, then frowned. "Don't go anywhere, or Caleb will kill me okay?"

I smiled and kissed his cheek. "Thanks Baby boy." He blushed a little and slid his shoes back on. "Be back in a moment." As soon as he walked out, I grabbed my wallet and keys. I was already dressed in my usual. Jeans and a teeshirt. I slipped on my Echo's and checked the clock. 10 till Eleven. I gulped. Now or never. I walked out of my room and quietly shut the door. I ran down the hallway full speed and slid a few feet when I heard someone coming. I plastered myself against the wall and it was a girl on her cell. I sighed and took the steps two at a time going down. When I reached the bottom and was about to pass the Cafe, Tyler was chatting Ms. Wendy up in person. I smiled to myself and rushed past. Once I was outside and in my car, I noticed I was shaking. Oh great! I started the Judge up and pulled out. I remembered how to get to the Colony house. Bad part, I had to drive past the Putnam barn.

Pogue had told me they were going to be at Caleb's till last minuet, so I wasn't too worried. I shifted gears and sped down the road. I was going 70 when I skidded to slow down and whipped violently into the Colony House driveway. When I saw it in view, I stopped and shut it off. I ran to the door and pounded on it. "Gorman! It's Matilda!" I heard someone rushing down the stairs from the inside. He swung the door open and I sighed. "Sorry, I know it's late. I have to talk to James!" He nodded and ushered me in. "He's up." I heard him as I rounded up the stairs and burst into the sitting room where James was reading in front of the fire. "James!" I let out, breathlessly as I collapsed in front of him. His brown eyes looked startled and worried. "My dear, whats wrong?" He rasped out.

"I know I shouldn't come to you like this...but I assume you know where Caleb is?" He nodded and looked deeply sad. "Yes, he's fighting the Pope boy tonight." His face was ashen, the same expression Caleb gave when he was worried. "I know you might not understand, but I just have this terrible feeling about whats going to happen. I feel like I should be there!" My eyes were brimming with tears as he touched my hand and held it. "I understand. I feel the same... I tried to talk him out of it, but he knows what he has to do...He's a Danvers." I nodded and looked at my hands. "I know that, but...I'm so scared that he wont come back for me. That none of them will." I choked up and held my face in my hands. "Do you love him?" James spoke after a few moment's pause. I looked up at him, he was holding my gaze. "Without a doubt. He made me feel normal, like I was worth his love." He smiled and closed his eyes. "He's out there, willing to die to keep you safe, would you do the same?" I nodded, "Of course I would! Rather me than him!"

His gentle smile faded. "Then thats all that matters... Like I told you before... You stay strong, and he will too." I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to figure out what he meant. "I know, but what can I do?" James closed his eyes again, his wrinkled face sagged as he relaxed in thought. "Your love ties you together. And with the Corey blood running in your veins from your father, use it." I shook my head. "Only the men..." He scoffed. "Child listen to me. You have it. Not like the men, but you have a connection with those you love. Tap into that and tell me whats going on!" He ended with a growl. I jumped a bit at how strong his voice was. "How do I?" He sighed. "Think of you and him tied together with millions of threads. Search him out in your mind." I wiped the tears from my cheeks as I followed his instructions.

I thought of me and him, laying in his bed. I imagined his fingers leaving silky ties between us. I focused on him harder. My head felt light as let the strings get longer and longer. He was getting farther and farther away from me. The threads were turning into ropes, but I felt them attached to something even though I couldn't see him. Then I felt a tug, like when your fishing and getting a bite. I pulled and began moving forward. I was zooming past trees and the stars were a blur above me. I was getting wet. Was it raining? I focused harder when I felt myself start to get too caught up in the scenery. When I saw the barn coming into view, I heard yelling and things breaking. I was coming towards the barn wall and squinted, but I didn't hit it. I opened my eyes and saw Pogue helping Reid up. Reid was limping badly and was bloody. I felt my throat constrict.

Then there was Caleb. He looked menacing, but tame compared to Chase. Chase was laughing and him and Caleb dived at each other. When I saw him grab my boyfriend by the throat and hurl him through the barn window, then was followed by both boys, I jumped out of the connection. My chest heaved as I started crying. James grunted, anxious. "Well?" I cried. "They are...Chase is strong. I don't think..." I wiped at my eyes, it was futile though. I was shaken that I had actually been able to do that, and worried sick about Caleb and the other Son's. James was quiet. He looked worse than I was sure I did. He touched my face and his eyes swept over my face. "He is so lucky to have you Matilda. He'll be okay because your going to make sure of it." I swallowed and was trying to understand again.

"What do you want me to do?" He frowned and placed both hands on my shoulders. "Did he ever explain...the Willing of power?" My eyes grew huge and I shook my head. "No! James, no...Caleb needs you." He frowned. "Caleb has been on his own for a few years, he has all he needs." He patted the side of my face gently. "What about Evelyn?" I was pulling any excuse out of my panicking head. "I am just a sore reminder of what used to be...please! Do this for me!" He demanded. I was shaking, "I..." He smiled and smiled. "He won't hate you." He had read my heart. I was scared Caleb would blame me. "What if I can't save them?" James smiled. "Love conquers all, it pulls out strengths we never knew we had." I was about to use my I refuse speech until I felt a cold pain shoot through me. I grabbed my chest. "Caleb..."

James stiffened. "We can't wait any longer or it'll be too late." I weezed with the pain and couldn't argue for the life of me. "I, James Danvers, will my power to..." Thats all I heard before I felt my body light up with flames. I was out of my body for a moment. My eyes burned, I rubbed them as the pain began to ebb. As soon as it had come, it was gone. I looked at James. He was still. Eyes shut, and he looked peaceful. Tears spilled over my face, I didn't bother to wipe them away. Gorman had came upstairs. He gasped when he saw me. I frowned. "I tried to argue..." He shook his head. "You need to get to him now!" I nodded and ran down the stairs. I felt new, like I had a static charge. I climbed into my car and started it up. I looked into the rear view and my breath hitched, pitch black eyes looked back at me. It's not time to gawk, I reminded myself as I spun out of the drive way towards the Putnam Barn. Where it all began. I felt strong bitter feelings ripple through me. History was not going to be repeating itself tonight. I floored it and shifted, going over 100 now. Normally this speed would frighten me, but my face was stone and my grip iron on my steering wheel. I was going to kill Chase.

When the barn came into view moments later, I geared down and slammed to a stop. Despite my new upgrade, I was afraid. What if I wasn't strong enough? I didn't even know how to use these powers! I growled and got out, slamming the door as the rain hit me. I heard groans and stopped. "Well, to think, you were so confident Caleb. Shame we couldn't be friends huh? But I would prefer to be the only one with powers left. Poor Reid and Pogue, they wont know when they die. They are out cold. Shame you wont be as lucky..." He paused. "Oh, and your pretty little girlfriend, I like how she tastes...I might keep her around for entertainment purposes." I heard Caleb yell and a bang and clattering noises. "You wont touch her!" I heard him scream as another thump and I clenched my fists.

I took a deep breath and kicked the barn door in, I did my hands like I had seen Caleb's that night. Both pairs of black eyes looked at me in shock. Chase more so than Caleb, Caleb looked scared. "You wont touch him again Chase if you were smart!" I growled and ran for him, lunging. "No!" I heard Caleb yell, but too late. I had Chase against the wall by his throat. Chase was smiling. "Well, well, well...what do we have here? The covenant's first woman to have powers." I squeezed my hands, seething. "Damn right, and now you wont get to see the end of this happy story." I brought my other fist to hit him, but was knocked back. "Honey, please." He smirked. I shook my head and stumbled to stand up. Warm hands grabbed me, steading me. "What the hell are you doing here?" Caleb growled.

"Not right now okay?" I hissed as I pushed him down. I didn't want to hurt him, but I had something inside of me, scratching to get out. This was a blood thing. I felt static collect in my hands as I looked at them. Balls of energy. "Wow, little girl has got some tricks. Wanna see mine?" He did the same and hit me square in the chest. I fumbled back and tossed mine at him. He dodged one, but got hit with the other. Mine were nothing to his. I ran behind a beam. What the hell am I doing? Chase began throwing random balls there and there. "Oh, your not getting scared are you?" Yes, I am. I thought to myself as I felt tears well up. I am sick of being afraid. Sick of being pushed over. Being the protected. "Looks like betrayal does run in the blood. Huh Caleb?" I heard Caleb groan with pain and heard a loud thud. Silence. I slammed my fist against the beam, It gave. It's time to be the protector. I jumped out and sent multiple energy balls his way as I made my way to Caleb. He was still, but breathing. I sighed but then was tackled through the wall and we landed outside.

I tried to crawl away from him to put some distance in between us. He had a firm grip on me as his black eyes leered into mine. "Mm, I think I like it here on top of you Corey!" I snarled and kicked him off. We both rose and began our assault with energy balls. One hit me, burning me. I was getting knocked back, foot by foot because I couldn't hold my feet in the mud. Water was making it harder. I tried to think of something, then I remembered James' words. Love conquers all, it pulls out strengths we never knew we had. I gritted my teeth and relaxed. I saw Reid and Pogue laying next to psychotherapy, covered in mud and drenched. I thought of Caleb in the barn. I thought of my parents and James. My achy body felt rejuvenated. I was going to do end this now. I smiled as Chase brought up his hands, ready to strike. My cheerful expression infuriated him. Then he threw them.

My smile left me as I held out my hands, concentrating on catching them. I felt the force hit me, it scooted me back, but indeed I had them under control. I smirked. With my own gift, I added to them and screamed. I hurled them back at Chase. His eyes grew large them he was sent flying back wards. I got ready for another attack. He stood up and came at me again, shooting them off one after one. I caught each and everyone of them, until it burnt too much and I had to send them back. This time, he froze as the two massive balls hurled towards him .He tried to move but they were too fast. He went back through the barn and it hit something. I heard a loud hissing sound. I felt relived, then realized Caleb was still in the barn. I panicked as I rushed in. I held my arm up to protect my face from the flames. Caleb was starting to come too, but not soon enough. I squeezed past a wobbly beam and reached out for him. "Caleb! Caleb wake up!" Wood panels were starting to fall, the hay bells going up. I heard that hissing sound and saw old propane tanks stacking in an old stall. "CALEB!" I screamed as I finally reached him.

He groaned and opened his eyes. His brown eyes took me in, muddy and wet. "Mati..." His was still loopy from the hard hit. I smiled and wrapped my arm around his waist and took his hand in mine. "Stand up Caleb." He nodded and tried to, but was wobbly. "This place is going to collapse. Try to hurry." I walked his past the hay bells and he moment we were about ten feet from the barn, it exploded. I threw him down and covered him the best I could. The force and heat of the flames hit me. I held my eyes shut tight until I felt the heat wave stop. His arms were tight around me. I was shaking as I leaned up to look down at him. My torso was keeping the rain off his face. He looked worried, but managed to smile.

I smiled down at him and touched his face. "I'm sorry." I whispered. Caleb's chocolate brown eyes stared into my still black ones as he touched my face. I felt tears slide down, landing on top him. "I didn't want this..." He nodded. "I know. I felt it happen. I knew you would come, but I hoped you wouldn't." I frowned. "I couldn't just sit back and wait." "I know. So did he." I took a moment to study his face. It he had a black eye, swollen cheek bone, busted eyebrows...I cringed. "He really hurt you." Caleb reached up and rubbed my face that was dripping water all over him. "No, I'm fine." I smiled, despite my stinging lip. "You know, the black eyes suit you." I frowned and leaned down to kiss him. When our lips touched, I sighed. He's alive. The guys are okay. I'm okay. Caleb's fingers pressed me down rougher on top of him.

I groaned and deepened the kiss. It was a desperate kiss, to make sure I wasn't just imaging this. It was starting to hurt but I didn't care. His fingers were knotted in my hair, I was trying to shield him from the rain. After a minuet of reminding each other that we were okay, head lights and a loud engine pulled up and highlighted us. I had forgot about Tyler! He jumped out and was livid. I looked up and smiled. Caleb turned his head and looked...then looked at me. "Do you know how long I have been looking for you! What the hell!" He was about to scream until he saw the barn and me on top of Caleb. His face went from angry to w.t.f.. "What..." Caleb groaned and we stood up. "Well, apparently she got away from you." He brought up to Tyler. HE pointed to me and then to the barn. "Sweets...you?" I shrugged and motioned towards Reid and Pogue. "Lets get them out of here." He wanted to ask but Caleb cut him off.

"They need to go to the hospital." Tyler threw up his hands and we drug the two into he Hummer. Ty took them, and me and Caleb stayed behind to put out the flames. After the barn was nothing but ruble and smoke, we searched. "I don't see any sign of him Mati." He called from the other side of the barn. "Me neither." I kicked over a piece of plank. We gave up and walked to my car. His mustang was destroyed. "Your car?" He nodded. "apparently, Chase got impatient." I shivered. "Lets not talk about him anymore okay?" Caleb smiled down at me and he hugged me. "I love you. I mean it. I underestimated you." I smiled and leaned up to meet his lips. "I would have done the same thing. But, your father..." Caleb nodded. "He did what was right. He believed in you, ya know. He told me last night you were special. Dad told me to never let go of you."

I sniffled and smiled into his chest. "He was a good man, I wish I had gotten to know him better." Caleb kissed the top of my head. The night sky was dark and the cold wind was freezing us. "Come on, lets go meet them at the hospital. I'm sure Reid is worried sick." I touched his face once more, feeling the softness I had fought so hard to keep alive. "Alright." I sat in the passengers seat as he hopped in front of the steering wheel. When we pulled out, I didn't look back the the blackened mess. I was new again. I looked over at Caleb. My heart and soul. The air I breathed. I smiled as I felt his gaze on me. It was a silent understanding. We were in it for the long haul. I looked back out the window. I was really apart of them now. Apart of the Covenant.

Okay, I was really on the border about giving her the powers, or Caleb getting them.

I like it, but...I hope y'all do too. I'm not trying to make her just like the guys, I just felt for her character development, she needed this. Have patience please. wink

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Illy