Chapter 25: A Pound of Cure

Mystic Falls: Mikaelson Mansion

[Finn's POV]

Even though I was daggered and remained in a casket; I have always been aware of what was happening in our family. It was like watching a soap opera according to Sage. I have seen all the atrocities done to and by my family. Freya returned to save my family and find retribution for what our parents put us through. I thank the Gods that Sage waited for me and we are now reunited. My mother and Dahlia must pay for what they did to our family. Mikael has found peace. I'm not sure that Esther actually deserves to find peace for all of her lies and schemes.

Salvatore Boarding House

[Damon's POV]

As soon as I stop the car, I vamp speed Bella to the shower. She needs to warm up. I hold her close as we shower together. She sighs. "The water feels really good. The mansion basement was really cold." I nick my wrist and offer her my blood. She nods and takes a few sips. We will be dealing with Esther and Dahlia soon and I need for her to be protected. Otherwise this would be a long shower.

She looks at me and states, "It was weird. I could hear the witches yelling at Esther. They were not happy that she brought me there. I wonder if we can help them is some way. They seem to be stuck there."

Leave it to my wife she wants to help a bunch of vindictive spirits.

"They are only vindictive to vampires that trespass and people that try to take advantage of their magic. They have a 'magical' duty they must perform in order for them to move on/find peace. I caught a brief glimpse of a cursed bell." I'm glance down into her eyes; she managed to key onto my thoughts.

I try for something more X-rated and she pops me lightly on my ass. "Time for that later we have an assignment to complete." Mind speaking can come in handy. On the other hand it will be a pain in the ass.

My lovely wife just looks up at me and grins. "Don't' I know it." I kiss her senseless. I hear Bella's phone chime in the other room. It looks like our fun time is over.

We towel off and walk into the bedroom. Freya knocks on the door. You have five minutes before I port you to the cave we need to set up for the spells. Bella tosses me some pants and a shirt. She shimmys into her jeans. I would love to watch the show, but duty calls.

Both of us are dressed and head down to the great room. Henrik, Angela, Kol, Sage and Finn are waiting for us. Freya looks up. "We will meet the rest of the family there." We hold hands and Freya ports us to the cave where we need to do the spell to contain both Esther and Dahlia.

Mystic Falls: Cavern with the Family Runes

Finn and Sage have set up a pentagram and places several objects within the outer circle. Freya holds an amulet. "Bella I need for you to concentrate on this magic item and shield everyone here that is not Esther or Dahlia."

"Finn and Sage will lead the rest of us in the chant to bind the spell. We are going to create a Chamber de Chasse to house both sisters' consciousness until the spell is broken due to their completion of the spells final requirement so they can finally find peace." Freya holds up the amulet catching a sunbeam. Its gems gleam in the sunlight.

[Freya's POV]

Everyone spreads out around the casting circle equal distance apart. Bella stands between Damon and Henrik. She closes her eyes concentrating on the task at hand. I port Ester and Dahlia into the center of the circle. "What is the meaning of this?" Dahlia shouts.

"Esther is this something you planned?"

"I had nothing to do with this? Freya you are not as powerful as either Dahlia or I. Your spell will not work." I smile and release the cloaking spell that hides the rest of the family.

"Esther, I am not the only one channeling magic. All of the members of our family are using the magic that you and Dahlia turned your backs on ages ago. I reveal to Esther and Dahlia, the amulet that Bella is holding. That will house your souls until you complete your final task."

Dahlia glares at me, "You do not have that kind of power?"

I look her directly in the eyes. We are not using witch magic. You have always underestimated my families' powers. I feel the energy flowing through all of us as we continue to chant the words that will imprison the sisters' consciousness within the amulet.

There is a flash of light in the center of the circle. Both Esther's and Dahlia's bodies drop and are now lying still in the center of the circle. Bella drops the amulet in her hands and sways on her feet. Damon catches her as she passes out. I quickly check her over. "Damon she is fine." She just is a little overwhelmed by the energy she was using to shield us from the magic we were channeling along with Esther's' Witch magic and Dahlia's Dark Expression magic.

Finn checks for a pulse on his mother and his aunt. "They do not have a pulse." My brother's remove Esther's and Dahlia's bodies from the cave. Their bodies will be entombed together in a vault, which will not ever be on sacred ground. Only those in the family with powerful mental shields will ever know the real location of their bodies.

I glance over to Kol, Angela and Bella. "Tomorrow is a school day. Try and get some sleep." All three groan their protests back to me. Damon winks and speeds out of the cave with Bella in his arms. Kol does the same for Angela. I put my hand on Henrik's arm to port him back to the Boarding House.

Somewhere within the Pacific Rim

[Finn's POV]

Freya, Sage and I are standing on the edge of an active volcano. A priestess is standing on the other side of the volcano. After the prayers are said Freya hands me the amulet. I bow to the priestess and toss the amulet into the volcano. The heat will not destroy the spelled amulet. No one in their right mind would deal with the lava to find it. No one knows where we are or what we are doing. No magic will be able to find the amulet even if someone wanted to.

Mother and Father's tyranny over our family is finally over. We can begin reestablishing our family ties now. I look over at Freya. "What is the final part of the spell that Dahlia and Esther have to do to 'find peace'?"

Freya grins at me, "They have to make peace with each other."