Bloodlines
L.J. Smith owns The Secret Circle books and CW the TV Series.
This chapter is rated T
J: So growing the Balcoin circle was really part of your plan? Whereas John was a mere tool, a means to get to your goal?
S: (sarcastically) There is the light bulb, I knew it was there underneath all that blond hair Jake
C: Why did John go along with it?
S: Well for some of them he couldn't resist it came naturally to him, for others he needed a push in the right direction which I was happy to help with
J: What do you mean he could not resist?
S: Well kids many centuries before your time the most powerful witches from around the world had started to gather, collaborate if you will amongst tribes, you kids call them covens now. (sarcastically) Before snapchat or twitter they had to travel on foot or camel or horse even elephants in some parts of the world to find other witches just like them.
Cassie looks at Jake with one eyebrow arched wondering if they should believe Sam, but he hasn't lied so far, not atleast to their knowledge. Jake looks at her but has a neutral expression.
S: When they would finally meet the bloodlines stemming from old powerful magic were instantly drawn to one another. They were so powerful that if intermingled the next generation of witches would be even more frightfully powerful.
Sam can sense that Jake and Cassie are a little lost so he makes his statement even clearer for them by citing an example
S: I can see I am losing both of you so for example when John met Ravena for the sole purpose of creating Morgana they were instantly attracted to one another. It was a full proof plan that Morgana as a result of their union would have unparalleled strong magic because she would have dark magic from both Morgana Le Fay's line on her mother's side as well as the Balcoin line on her father's side.
J: Besides Ravena was John instantly attracted to anyone else?
S: (smirks) Go on Jake just ask me what you really want to know
J: (huffs) Was John attracted to my mother Sarah?
S: You are brilliant Jake, you hit the nail on the head every time my boy. That's why I am so fond of you as was John, but you already know that don't you?
Jake nods his head in acknowledgement but is unsure of where Sam is going with this compliment. Then Sam continues
S: Infact John wanted his precious Godson Jake who he loved and adored to be destined with Morgana, who is only two years older.
C: (utter shock) What did you just say?
Morg: (looking at Cassie) That's right sis our dad John wanted Jake to be with me, not you
Cassie feels her heart shatter into a million pieces, she thought John had taken a shine to Jake because of his love for her not Morgana. A few tears escape her eyes as new more turbulent information continues to roll in.
C: (voice cracking) You never answered Jake's question.
S: Yes John and Sarah were instantly attracted to each other but when John found out Richard had fallen for Sarah he pushed him to ask her out on their first date, stepped back as he watched them get along and the rest is history.
J: Did they ever?
S: God no! John was far too much of Richard's friend for that while Sarah was way too loyal.
Jake breathes a sigh of relief on hearing his mother and Cassie's father never got intimate.
S: But I will tell you it wasn't easy to resist their natural magical match. Although when John met Amelia he too like Sarah was completely committed to his relationship.
J: But they did resist successfully right?
S: Define successful Jake. If that means they never slept together then yes fine they did resist each other successfully, if it means they were unable to have a child because of their relationships preventing Sarah's line and mine from uniting I would say that was unsuccessful.
C: How is this so black and white for you Sam?
S: (ignores Cassie's dig) On the other hand when Richard and Sarah had their second son Nick a few months before John and Amelia had Cassie, she would be destined for Nick.
C & J: (loudly) WHAT?
Morg: (laughs looking at Jake) Sorry to shatter your picture perfect love story here but Nick was destined for Cassie not you Jake.
Jake looks over at Cassie, she has the same expression of utter shock he does.
S: However after Charles Meade that incompetent sorry excuse for a witch killed Nick while trying to kill the demon inside him he ruined everything for everyone.
J: You knew about that? Why did you let Charles live?
S: He yet has a purpose but it's not for me.
C: (annoyed then sarcastic) Could you be any more cryptic?
S: However all was not lost when John met you Jake as an adult he took to you right away. He tested you a few times but you passed with flying colors each time. As an additional bonus you were in love with Cassie and he knew it.
Cassie smiles victoriously at Morgana on hearing Sam's words while Morgana narrows her eyes as she is snarling while looking at Cassie.
S: However Cassie was with that Conant boy, what a lot of humbug feeding the children lies about being written in the stars. Cassie needed to be tested with both boys to really trust what was in her heart.
J: What was that?
S: Oh you know it was to be with you Jake
J: How was she tested?
S: Don't you think it was a bit peculiar that you are the one who started to get sick when she ...hmmm (clears throat) was with the Conant boy?
Cassie doesn't want Jake to be reminded of that time. He is not a jealous guy but it really angers him to think of Cassie with anyone most of all Adam because he now knows he could have prevented that from ever happening had he been honest with himself about his feelings for her.
C: But written in the stars as Mr. Conant told me, it was Adam and I that were destined to be together. He would not stop talking about it since I first arrived in Chance Harbor.
Jake is grinding his teeth as he gets a visual of Adam and Cassie together. Cassie tries to reach for his hand to reassure him she is his but he moves it away snubbing her gesture.
S: Some lesser witches' centuries ago decided to not allow powerful bloodlines to cross, so they did everything in their power to ensure anyone with a powerful bloodline would not marry into another powerful bloodline. They pretty much made up the written in the stars fairy tales so they could control the powerful magic bloodlines and prevent them from ever intermingling.
C: But that didn't work right? Look at some of John's children.
S: That is right Cassie, which is why it pissed all the elders when John and Amelia got together they knew they both were powerful bloodlines and that their offspring would be extremely powerful. So they painted John out to be the monster and tried everything in their power to take Amelia away from him.
C: The elders manipulated my parents circle too?
S: The elders believe their goal was never to allow powerful bloodlines to mingle they failed to prevent that with John and Amelia which is why you are here Cassie. However they did not know of my plans for John or any of his other children. Although Royce always did suspect I had bigger plans for John
J: My grandpa Royce knew there was more that meets the eye although everyone else thought he was a lunatic
S: No unfortunately he is not, he is the smartest of the elders. Much like you are the smartest witch in your generation Jake
C: So are there others then besides John's children?
S: Ofcourse you don't honestly think I would leave my entire lineage to just John did you?
J: So who is the most powerful witch?
S: She is sitting in my lap right in front of you Jake, your true destiny
Cassie face is scarlet red with anger as Morgana looks lovingly at Jake who on the other hand feels overwhelmed with all the new information Sam has revealed to them.
Morg: Tell him about the magnetism
S: Aah right! So when powerful bloodlines cross they are instantly attracted to one another, in a heart stopping magnetically attracted, can't resist each other sort of way.
C: How so?
S: Cassie did you feel that when you first saw Nick? Was there a sexual attraction? I bet you did feel it (evil grin) common admit it. Jake can't be mad at you for being drawn to his younger brother you were both destined for each other.
Now Jake looks at Cassie then instantly feels like he has been hit by a sixteen wheeler multiple times, he feels a spike of jealousy against his younger brother who was tragically killed before he was destined for the girl Jake is in love with who is most likely carrying his baby at this very moment. Then Sam continues
S: Nick's death brought Jake into town then the first time you laid eyes on each other you both knew, you felt it didn't you? The raw sexual tension? Neither of you could resist each other but you spoilt my plans for my first granddaughter the most powerful witch Morgana. Had you met her first you would have fallen for her Jake you would not be able to resist the magnetic pull towards each other.
Morg: (looks at Cassie) Now instead of claiming what's rightfully mine I have to fight for it
S: When Morgana first saw you Jake she knew you were destined to be hers you both felt the sexual tension, the desire to be together to find each other. Why do you think Morgana could go into your childhood memories so easily Jake?
Cassie has a questioning look as she glances over at Jake while he has a neutral expression that he is desperately trying to wear while masking his surmounting rage.
S: While I am sorry to say Cassie you can't do that without any physical artifacts. It is because she is destined to be with Jake she has a magnetic connection to him you can never have Cassie.
J: Stop this right now Sam
S: Are you upset because I hit a nerve Jake? What can I say? The truth hurts
J: So what have you been doing all these decades Sam? Studying the history or rather the genealogy of powerful magical bloodlines so you can match make then tell witches what their destiny is?
S: Precisely! But Jake I let them find their own destiny
J : (sarcastically) Well thank you very much so this is why you took a shine to me? Took me under your wing? You were studying me?
S: Yes kind of but watching the three (looking at the two Balcoin witches in front of him) of you fight maybe four of you wait then there is Diana and her triangle of love, wow I have to tell you the drama in this circle makes me proud to have cancelled my cable. You all have screwed each other up in ways I couldn't have all by yourselves
J: I have had enough of this. All I want to know is (looks to Morgana) did you know this whole time?
Morg: I swear to you I didn't Jake. I found out when you were away with Cassie but it started to make sense. All the things we do, why we get along on every level, the instant sexual chemistry, the compatibility. I had no idea when Sam hired me he had planned an experiment of his own with us
J: Morgana I am really sickened by Sam how could you part take in this?
Morg: Jake I am only embracing now what my heart has always known about you
C: Okay I've had enough! Jake I need to leave I have a massive headache
J: Come on let's go Cassie. (Looking at Sam) Ofcourse suffice to say I will definitely not be staying or working here now. I want to know if there was any truth to anything you said about my work abilities or whether this was all some elaborate hoax
S: Come come now Jake I wouldn't treat my future grand son in law with anything but love and respect
J: You know you are truly evil. I feel sorry John who had you as a father. I'm glad my granddad was a father figure to him, atleast he had a shred of decency which is more than I can say for you
S: Jake no one talks to me like that, the only reason you are still a live is because Morgana and Cassie are both in love with you. You still have a purpose to fill
J: (angry) What purpose?
C: (cold stern voice) He wants great grandchildren from you Jake. Now that you are the only Armstrong left, the only one of Sarah's bloodline he wants you to be with Morgana so his little experiment will be a success
J: You are insane Sam. I want you to stay away from Cassie, me and my circle
Jake takes Cassie's hand, then they both start making their way to the door as Sam continues to taunt them.
S: You can fight it all you want Jake as long as you are alive you are destined for Morgana
J: I will not be your sperm bank for your little experiments Sam, I am not John you will not break me
S: (chuckles) You are funny Jake, your naivety is endearing
C: (looking at Sam and Morgana) I hate you both. Morgana I knew you were crazy but I thought you would know the difference infatuation and insanity. How can you let him do this to us, to Jake? I know you genuinely care about him despite our differences.
Morg: I do Cassie but do you? Had he met me first he would be in love with me right now not you. I am his destiny.
C: There is no way to know that now
Morg: Don't be so sure Cassie, just because you are a witch with limitations doesn't mean I am
C: What is she talking about Sam?
S: If I were to guess this devilishly brilliant mind (stroking her hair) is thinking of time travel
Morg: (laughs) Precisely! Although I don't know if that will be necessary. I believe Jake will come to his senses very soon
C: Stay the hell away from Jake and me
Morg: Make me
S: Girls girls play nice you are half sisters after all now aren't you. (Smirking) Jake see the trouble you have caused in my family
J: Let's leave Cassie we don't want to have anything to do with either of you. Just leave us alone
With that Cassie and Jake head out of Sam's office to make their way home.
Let me know how you like the twists and turns. Someone asked if John is alive, I'm sorry he's not but that doesn't stop him from making an appearance ;) My readers are powerful and I will always try to incorporate your requests into my story.
