A/N – Thanks for the comments! Myhiggins25 – Jenny was joking about the nookie. Lol. Re; the cryptids. I came up with that and was researching right before I went to bed (bad mistake). I totally creeped myself lol. * Phoenix615 – Thank you! Re; the officer. Remember, they are only putting off reporting it until later that night. Frank is chief of police, so he's in a great position to delay that info. They don't even have a body at this point. Sorry but tension will come but if it makes them stronger as a couple, it's all good. Fights will happen. It will not be drawn out like the show. You'll just have to trust me.

Chapter 21 – Coming Together

Abbie parked in the driveway and they sat for a second before getting out. Ichabod took her hand and they walked towards the house.

Sophie opened the door and warmly embraced her. "It's great to see you."

Abbie smiled. "Likewise. This is my true boyfriend, Ichabod Crane."

Sophie's mouth dropped open. "The Ichabod Crane?"

Abbie nodded.

She studied him for a moment, noting his clothes and handsome face. She could tell he is very intelligent and totally in love with Abbie and it made her smile.

Gabriel and Daniel approached them. "So, the prophecy is true. You are the second witness."

Ichabod nodded and held out his hand.

"I'm Daniel and this is Gabriel."

They greeted each other and then walked further into the house.

"This is Detective Frank Irving."

They shook hands and then sat down.

Sophie was the first to speak. "We've been thinking. In order to break down the protective barrier, we're going to need immense power. We'll need a sacred space and Abraham, do you have the ring on?"

Abraham held up his hand. "Yes."

"Good. We're going to have to tap into its power. Because it is a demonic cryptid, the ring should respond. We'll need a picture of the house and hopefully, the sacred place is close to the property."

Abbie closed her eyes. "There is a graveyard not too far away from there, just about a mile away. Will that suffice?"

"Yes. Abbie, you and Jenny will need to tap into the power of your ancestors. You will need to call in their spirits to help. I suspect that Grace will be ready to give you a hand."

"How clairvoyant are you?" Abbie asked.

Daniel smiled. "She's extremely gifted. Please forgive us for tapping in, but we needed to understand what everyone could bring to the table. Frank, you are a guardian at heart. You, Tristan, and a few others will be in protect mode. All those involved in the circle will be quite exhausted once we are finished. You must make sure that no evil befalls us. We will take as much care as we can in protection, but most magic can be dismantled. You will have to give us a sip from a bottle I will provide which will help restore our energy."

Frank nodded. "Understood."

Gabriel turned his attention to Abbie and Ichabod. "The two witnesses yield the most power. You have yet to tap into your gifts. You will not recite any incantations. You will be inside of the circle and all I need you to do is hold hands and think of your bond and your love. Tap into the power by relaxing and being one."

"Okay," Abbie said.

Ichabod nodded. "Very well."

Sophie looked at Jenny. "You will hold Abraham's hand in the circle. You don't realize it, but you give him strength. It will take you the longest to recover."

"But she will recover?" Abraham interrupted.

Sophie smiled softly. Abraham has more feelings for Jenny then he actually realizes. "Yes, but she won't be able to join us at the site right away. Tristan will stay with her and bring her when she is able."

"He'll be able to protect her?"

Tristan rolled his eyes. "I'm quite capable of making sure that no harm befalls her."

"I meant no offense. Thank you," Abraham said.

"We will have to do a séance to call up your ancestors beforehand. I already have someone preparing the space."

"Can you tell if Officer Jones is still alive?" Abbie asked.

Sophie sighed and looked down. "I'm afraid he is no longer among us. His remains are in the house. We'll retrieve them so that he can have a proper burial."

"Thank you," Frank said.

"Have you eaten?"

"No."

"Good. Dinner is being prepared. Abbie, may I speak to you alone?"

Abbie followed Sophie out of the room.

"I know that you are worried, but I'll be fine," Jenny said.

"I don't like using your energy. Suppose it's too much? I can't control things when I'm wearing the ring."

She held his hand and leaned against his arm. "You won't hurt me, Abraham."

"Definitely not on purpose."

"I don't believe the transfer will be strong enough to completely deplete your energy, but it's just not something that you are used to," Daniel explained.

"So you're saying that Abbie and I need to practice more?"

"It would be helpful. You can't dabble."

Jenny know that is true. They are going to have put aside at least an hour every day to practice if they are going to be more effective.

"For most normal spells, it shouldn't drain your energy if you have learn how to understand it and shield yourself," Daniel said.

"Could you give us some tips?"

He smiled. "I'm sure that we can. Sophie wants to stay around a few more days afterwards to make sure everything is settled."

"Is there somewhere that I may have a moment alone with Jenny?"

"Follow me." He took them to a room that looked like a study and then left them be.

"What's wrong?"

Abraham fisted her hair and kissed her passionately, almost roughly as Jenny moaned and met his vigor equally. They broke for air and she looked up at him. "What was that for?"

"I just need you to know that I do have feelings for you, Jenny."

"Is this the ring talking or you?"

Abraham held up his hand. There is no ring.

She gasped, making him grin.

"It's in my pocket. That was from my heart; no arrogance was involved."

She smiled. "Good to know."

He kissed her again, pushing her up against the door as they kissed wildly. Jenny sucked on his tongue and Abraham moaned.

"You drive me mad," Abraham said.

"In the best way?"

"Always."

She stroked the side of his face. "Be careful tonight. I don't want to lose you."

He gazed at her intensely. "There's no way that I'm letting you go."

Jenny eyes began to tear. For the last three months she had waited for him to be this outward with his affections and it made her very happy.

"What's wrong?"

"I just—it's nice to hear you say that." She hated being such a girl.

He could tell she is battling within herself. "It's okay to be happy, Jenny."

"Happy usually doesn't stick around for me."

"There is nothing usual about this whole situation. I'm prepared to move forward—with you."

She grabbed him and kissed him wantonly, turning them so he is now up against the door. Abraham allowed her to take control, in fact, he loved it. She is one of the most passionate women he has ever known.

"That's what you have to look forward to," she said before grabbing the door handle and pulling it. Abraham just made it out of the way with as he wore a big grin on his face. He had been told and would certainly not disappoint her.

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Sophie sat across from Abbie. "You do realize that if you take this route, Ichabod—"

"—will understand. I know he's against it, but he also believes that we should do what we think is right."

"You said "we" when it's not a "we" situation."

Abbie growled in frustration. "Look, I understand and I'm willing to face the consequences."

"Are you? Abbie, what if he ends the romantic relationship because you went behind his back?"

"I forgave him for doing the same."

"This isn't tit for tat," Sophie said frustratedly. "Look, I get why you want to do this and I also see his side. He loves you and Andy is a threat. He does not have complete control."

"Is there a way that we can save him and prevent him from doing harm to me and my group?"

Sophie closed her eyes for a moment. "I might have to use blood magic, and Abbie that always has consequences."

"What kind?"

"That is difficult to predict. In order to put a binding spell on him that no one else could break, it would have to come from great power. Your mark would be upon him and trust me, that will not bode well where he resides."

"Dammit! There has to be way that we can make this work without compromising anyone else."

Sophie sighed. "That isn't just one way. If you'll let me consult the others, they may have a different suggestion."

Daniel walked into the room. "Sorry for interrupting. I think that there is another way."

Sophie nodded. "Go ahead."

"You need one person to cast the binding spell which will result in him not being able to do harm, while the other person cleanses and protects Andy from harm being done to him. I don't think blood magic will be necessary if both of you cast at the same time. You don't want that blood bond with him anyway. I think you've seen the harm that can do."

"Then how do we make sure it's irreversible?" Sophie asked.

"It's all in the wording and intent."

"What happens to him? Is he just free to roam around the realm the way he is now?" Abbie asked.

"Yes."

"So, he's in limbo forever."

Daniel nodded. "Pretty much. He can move between dimensions like he does currently, but he will no longer be tormented. There are rules, of course, on how long he can stay in one set place. But, I'm afraid that do to his prior choices, he will never be allowed to die or exist in a different way."

"So this really is the best solution for him?"

"Yes."

"He thinks that I can kill him and put him out of his misery."

Daniel looked away sadly. "I'm afraid that isn't possible, Abbie. Even if you dispel him, he'll just come back in another form and every time they will torture him further because he didn't complete his mission."

Abbie and Sophie's gaze locked. "Then we'll do what Daniel said." She just hoped that Crane would forgive her for saving her friend who had done the same for her so many times.

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Ichabod watched Abbie come into the room. She seems like she is deep in thought and he wonders what they had been up to.

"Alright everyone, dinner is ready," Sophie announced.

"You okay?" he asked Abbie.

"I'm fine. It's just a lot to take in."

He followed her with Jenny and Abraham behind them.

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Once dinner was finished, Jenny, Abbie, and Sophia went into a small room that held a table. Candles were lit and they got comfortable.

"Please hold hands. Do not break the circle if at all possible until we break off contact."

Both women nodded.

Sophie called on the spirit of Grace while Abbie and Jenny focused their intent. Before long, a cold breeze swept throughout the room and Grace appeared.

"Abigail," she said smiling. "It's good to see you once again."

Abbie smiled. "This is my sister, Jenny, and our good friend, Sophie."

"Hello, Jenny."

Jenny grinned. "It's nice to finally meet you."

"Likewise. I am guessing that you have summoned me for help."

"We're about to fight a battle. We need to break through their protection before we can get rid of the creature. Do you think you can gather some of our relatives and help?"

Grace nodded. "I would love to assist."

"We will try to take down the barriers at midnight."

Grace glanced over at Jenny. "Be careful. Your beloved will not have control."

"I will."

"Until later," she said before disappearing.

Jenny smiled. "She's great."

"I told you."

"You may break the circle."

They relaxed.

"We should have all the power we need."

Abbie and Jenny seemed to be silently communicating. "If it gets to be too much, we need a code word."

Sophie agreed.

"Uncle?"

Abbie rolled her eyes. "Smartass."

Jenny grinned. "Parish."

"You have the weirdest sense of humor."

"It will work," Sophie said.

Abbie is worried about the battle. Too much can go wrong, but they can't turn back now. They need to rid the world of another monster.

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They prepared for the circle to remove the protective barrier and then got into several cars to drive to the cemetery.

Ichabod reached over and grabbed Abbie's hand. In the back seat, Jenny grabbed Abraham's and then Frank's.

"This is going to test us. Don't do anything rash. We can't afford to take any chances," Abraham said.

"Once we get the barriers down, Frank, Abbie, and I will fire our weapons. We're hoping it will make the creature think we don't know how to vanquish it. Abraham will be with the others and hopefully, between the ring and magic, we'll be able to banish it," Ichabod explained.

"I'm sure it will have some buddies helping it out," Frank said.

"They always do," Jenny said softly.

"Do you both have your necklaces on?" Ichabod asked.

"Yes."

They need all the help they can get. It is going to be a very trying night.