Crimson City- Afternoon

Jessie slowly opened a door of an apartment, careful not to be heard. She had been everywhere trying to get information about what was going on with Camron and Ryder's aunt. But so far she had only gotten the address of this apartment. There were rumors that there was a powerful witch living here; known to be able to tell you anything you needed to know. And about now, Jessie was desperate.

Jessie closed the door after her before walking further into the apartment. She looked around, getting a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. The apartment was dead silent and all the windows were covered with dark curtains. Jessie could barely see in the gloomy place.

Girl: What the hell are you doing here?

Jessie spun around, hearing a girl's voice behind her. Jessie gasped once she saw the girl's face. And the girl gasped when she saw Jessie's. Jessie knew this girl. She recognized the blond hair, arctic blue eyes, and smug attitude. Why did it have to be Sapphire?

Jessie: You.

Sapphire: And you.

They both stared at each other angrily, not happy to be meeting up again. Sapphire was the first to speak up again after a moment of silence.

Sapphire: I asked you what you were doing here. What's the matter? Is Camron sick of you already?

Jessie laughed, knowing that Sapphire that she was Jamie. Sapphire hated Jamie because she was Camron's boyfriend. Sapphire had a huge crush on Camron and despised any woman that got in her way from getting what she wanted.

Jessie: I'm not Jamie.

Sapphire calmed once she realized she was dealing with Jessie and not Jamie.

Sapphire: What are you doing in this apartment?

Jessie: I could ask you the same question.

Sapphire: It's my apartment.

Jessie: The last time we saw each other I thought you were living with Viper.

Sapphire narrowed her eyes before she sighed and answered.

Sapphire: Well I don't live with her anymore alright.

Sapphire pushed past Jessie and headed towards Jessie guessed was her bedroom.

Jessie: Why would you leave?

Sapphire stopped outside of her bedroom and turned to look at Jessie.

Sapphire: That is none of your business. Get out of my apartment before I bite you.

Jessie smiled as she watched Sapphire's fangs grow out. Wait a minute.

Jessie: Are you half witch?

Sapphire frowned, obviously not liking that question.

Sapphire: How could you guess, Mary-Kate?

Jessie: First of all, don't start the twin jokes or I might have to get Ashley in here to hold me back from trying to strangle you. Second, I thought you were a full vampire.

Sapphire: (annoyed) Well, so did I.

Jessie sighed, knowing what was coming next.

Jessie: Crap. I think you're the witch I need help from.

Sapphire laughed, a wicked smirk forming on her face. Jessie didn't like the looks of that.

Sapphire: What do you know? It looks like the tables have shifted. Your sister gets my man and now I can pay back the favor.

Jessie rolled her eyes as she groaned to herself. Great, just great. Why did the powerful witch she was looking for have to be this bitch in front of her?

Jessie: Look, I know you hate me and my sister. But I really, really, need your help.

Sapphire: Did you not hear me? I don't care.

Jessie: I know that. But you do care about Ryder, right?

Sapphire: What's Ryder got to do with this? And who says I care about him?

Jessie: Viper's kidnapped him and I need your help to get him back.

Sapphire: And what makes you think I'll help?

Jessie: I know you have some serious history with him.

Sapphire: We broke up.

Jessie: Yes, I know. But you still have to feel something for him.

Sapphire bit her bottom lip, thinking about what Jessie was saying. Ryder could be a pain in her ass sometimes, but he still always warmed her heart.

Sapphire: You realize that if I help you, that it's just for Ryder and not you.

Jessie: Of course. Let's get to work.

Sapphire rolled her eyes and walked over to a cabinet. Once she opened the doors, Jessie saw tons of potions, herbs, and many other things. Sapphire grabbed a jar of some kind of powder, a beaded necklace, and a crystal, before she closed the cabinet. Walking over to her couch, Sapphire grabbed a black silk quilt. She laid it over the living room table and put the stuff in her arms down on the table.

Sapphire: Grab that candle and come sit next to me.

Jessie turned around and picked up the silver candle behind her. She sat down on the floor next to Sapphire and put the candle next to the crystal Sapphire had put on the table.

Jessie: When exactly did you find out you were a witch?

Sapphire stared impatiently into space for a moment before she answered.

Sapphire: I found out almost a month ago. Once Viper found out what I was she kicked me out of her house.

Jessie: But wouldn't you being half witch help her?

Sapphire shook her head as she opened the jar in front of her.

Sapphire: She doesn't trust half witches anymore then she trusts full witches or humans.

Jessie: That sucks.

Sapphire: You don't know the half of it.

Sapphire pushed the candle in front of Jessie and looked at her patiently.

Jessie: What?

Sapphire: Light it.

Jessie was a bit surprised that Sapphire knew about her powers, but none the less, she touched the candle with her finger. A small spark of heat came out of her finger and lit the candle.

Jessie: Now what?

Sapphire handed the jar of powder to Jessie.

Sapphire: Take some out.

Jessie reached into the jar and took a handful of the powder out. It was cold on her hand and she felt a shiver go up her spine.

Jessie: What is this stuff?

Sapphire smiled to herself and took a handful of the powder.

Sapphire: It's better if you didn't know.

She moved the beaded necklace to the center of the table and placed the candle in the middle. Once Sapphire seemed satisfied with everything, she turned to Jessie.

Sapphire: My powers won't last long since they're so new. But I think I'll have enough power to get Ryder out of Viper's clutches.

Jessie: What are you going to do?

Sapphire: My powers will take us right to him. It's up to you with your powers to get Ryder out.

Jessie: Why me?

Sapphire gave a heavy sigh of annoyance.

Sapphire: My power will bring us to him, but it can't get us out. Well, actually it will get me out, but not you and Ryder. You can orb right?

Jessie nodded, understanding.

Sapphire: Okay, let's do this.

Sapphire turned to the candle and chanted something in a different language before she grabbed the crystal off of the table. Jessie watched as she chanted one word over and over. Sapphire tossed the crystal over the candle where it magically hovered inches over the flame. The crystal glowed a gold color before it turned different colors. Jessie watched in amazement as the crystal transformed into a mirror.

Sapphire: Once you see me disappear, throw the powder in your hand at the mirror.

Sapphire turned back towards the mirror and threw the powder in her hand at it. Jessie gasped as, in the blink of an eye, Sapphire vanished. Remembering what Sapphire had said, Jessie took a breath before throwing the powder she was holding at the mirror. As soon as the powder touched the glass, Jessie vanished.

Viper's Home- Afternoon

Jessie reappeared in the small room Ryder was being held in and smiled as soon as she saw her boyfriend.

Ryder: Oh my god. Jessie, what are you doing here?

Jessie didn't answer as she ran over to him and threw her arms around him. It felt so good to be in his embrace again.

Jessie: Thank god you're okay.

Ryder: I'm fine.

After holding her a bit longer, Ryder pulled away from Jessie to look into her eyes.

Ryder: What are you doing here?

He glanced over her shoulder at Sapphire, who gave him little wave of her hand.

Ryder: Not to mention, with Sapphire.

Jessie glanced at Sapphire before looking at Ryder again.

Jessie: She's helping me get you out of here.

Ryder raised his eyebrows, clearly surprised that Sapphire would help Jessie.

Ryder: (to Sapphire) Aw, I didn't know you cared.

Sapphire: You wish. You had your chance to get a piece of me, but you were foolish enough to lose me.

Ryder smirked. He missed Sapphire, the little smart ass.

Ryder: How are we supposed to get out of here? We can't use our powers in here.

Sapphire: Maybe you two can't, but I can.

Sapphire started chanting again and in seconds she vanished and reappeared outside of the room. She unlocked the door and opened it.

Sapphire: Am I good or what.

Since the spell over the room was gone, Jessie could now use her powers. She looked down at the metal cuffs around Ryder's wrists and ankles and smiled.

Jessie: (warning) Hold still, Ryder.

With a simple flick of her right wrist, Jessie blew up the cuffs.

Jessie: That ought to do it.

Ryder quickly grabbed his shirt and jacket off of the floor and came back over to Jessie.

Sapphire: I say we get out of here before Viper decides to come around.

Ryder grimaced at the mentioning of his aunt as he put his shirt back on.

Ryder: I agree.

Sapphire chanted something again and vanished, this time Jessie guessed back to her apartment.

Jessie: (Ryder) Let's get you out of here.

Jessie took Ryder's hand and orbed them out just as a vampire came walking by. She gasped, watching the orbs disappear through the ceiling.

Vampire: I must tell Viper.

The vampire ran to tell her leader the horrible news. Viper would not be happy about this. Not one bit.