Title: What changes bring

Author: Winter Blaze

Authors Note: (9-13) TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY I AM FINALLY 19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANYWAY ON TO THE STORY!

Chapter 8: Shimmer

The path to follow and choose is not easy. The side of good or the side of evil at times can be blurred, but I have to make a choice, even if it's my birthday.

I knew my family where waiting downstairs but I didn't want to get up. I'd be even happier if I had friends, but being smart doesn't really help when you get teased because nobody wants to be around "the brain or the loaner."

I knew I didn't have to go to school today because the source wanted me to make my decision and could flame me down to the underworld at any moment. I pulled back my cover and stepped on the cold hardwood floor. I was about to open my bedroom door when I saw orbs form behind me in my mirror.

"Hunter, what are you doing in my bedroom?" "I just came to give you your first birthday present." As I was waiting for him to pull something out of his pocket; which he didn't he cupped my chin and kissed me. I was taken aback at first but then I got over it and we continued kissing until someone knocked on my bedroom door.

"Isabella, are you up yet?" I quickly pulled away from Hunter and said, "Yea. I'll be down in a second." I waited for the footsteps to fade before I turned back to Hunter, "That is a very good present, maybe we could continue that present tonight?" "We'll see. Now get downstairs. I have to go the elders don't want me down here-unless you call." I watched him orb away before I opened my bedroom door.

I had breakfast with my family and after we finished eating and cleaning our plates. I went into the living room and sat on the couch. I heard my aunt Paige, say, "Close your eyes."

I did and when I opened the back up I was looking face to face with the source. "I know this is a little early but have you made your decision yet?" I wonder what would happen if I told her no? I might as well give it a shot. "No." "Are you lying to me?" "No." "I'll give you two more hours." And then I was back in the living room. "What did the source say?" asked my mom. "I haven't decided yet." "You're kidding right." "Mom, don't worry about it. I know that in the end I'll make the right choice."

Two hours went by pretty fast. I was just putting away the things I received from everyone; my aunts two a charm bracelet, my parents a birthday card and ten bucks each, and from my sister and Bobby a CD.

When I flamed out again.

"Your time is up. What's your choice?"

I did lie earlier when I said I hadn't made my decision yet. I just wanted to see what she would do. "I'm staying good." I figured she would flame me back up or I would have to fight one of her loyal demons, but no instead I get a fireball thrown at me. I couldn't call for Hunter or Uncle Leo, so I panicked and closed my eyes.

The next thing I know I'm back home. "Isabella, you shimmered!" I couldn't believe it I shimmered! I just looked at my mom, dad, and Lana then grinned. Lana didn't look to happy about it.

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