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Destiny Ch 24
Trial by Elders
The Next Day
In the Great Hall a Council of four Elders entered and sat down.
"We are here to judge the case of Ryan Matthew Cooper who has been accused of the murder of Steven Jansen." Send out the accused." Caden brings in Ryan and sat down beside him on the defendant's bench.
"Who is defending this young man?" a middle aged female elder asks.
"I am your honors, Sherlock Holmes?" Holmes says speaking up wondering what to call the elders
"Whispers were heard throughout the room at the mention of Holmes's name.
"Order, order in the court." A male elder looking mid thirties said raising his voice.
"And who shall be prosecuting this young man?" An older male elder says.
"I am wise ones. Professor Whitmore. I teach spell casting and math here at magic school.
"Very good. Mr. Holmes you may begin with opening remarks" A female elder looking later twenties said.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Wise Ones. That is what he called you correct?" Holmes begins the younger male elder nods.
"Jolly Good, Here before you is a young man whom some of you know. Maybe he is friends with your sons or daughters and has been inside your house, but today he sits here in trial accused of murder. But may I say he is not here based on incriminating evidence but solely on the fact he is part warlock. I will prove that the young man before you has committed no crime but is a victim of tragic circumstance and the real killer is out to take over Magic School" Holmes sits down and Mr. Whitmore got up
"Ladies, Gentlemen and Wise Ones. "This young man Mr. Cooper has been brought to trial today not just because he is part warlock but because of his lying and manipulation. Ryan has hidden the fact that he is part warlock since he came into his power when he was ten. However the piece of evidence that incriminates him is the athame of the Vaprizzio family, which coincidentally was his grandfather's last name. I shall prove that Ryan is in league with the Vaprizzio family in order to destroy magic school. If convicted he needs to be expelled immediately and stripped of his powers so that he can harm no one else." Mr. Whitmore sits down. Causing a response from the viewers
Phoebe, Caden and Paige look at each other wondering what the prosecution knew.
"Order, Order!" and it becomes quiet "Now that we have heard opening remarks from both sides Mr. Holmes you may now call up your first witness." The younger female elder says.
Mr. Holmes stands up "Thank you Wise One, I call Jason Crammer to the stand."
Jason Crammer (a little under six feet, light brown hair and brown eyes wearing an impressive black suit) takes the stand.
"Jason Crammer, please raise your left hand." (Symbolizing the heart) The older male elder says.
And Jason does.
"By the powers that be do you promise to speak the truth?" The older female elder asks
"I do" Jason answers and sits down.
Holmes approaches the bench and begins to question him
"Phelicia, Britt, Drew and Athena, head back to the bathroom and Phelicia shows them the secret tunnel."
"The person who killed Janitor Steve knew about the tunnels, not even Aunt Paige knew they were here. Holmes and I never got to explore the other tunnels but I believe they will lead to the main hallway." Phelicia turns the handle, the wall slowly opens.
"You have to be kidding me!" Drew says.
"Well it looks like we're off to save the school" Athena says slowly entering the tunnel.
Brittany rolls her eyes. "You do realize what a Harry Potter cliché this is" Brittany says and Drew gives her a push into the tunnel.
Phelicia grabs a torch and closes the wall behind them.
"Jason you were in the hallway and saw Ryan and Phelicia looking around, acting suspicious and shimmer away."
"Yes sir" Jason answers.
"Mr. Crammer, you were supposed to be in class were you not?" Holmes asks
"Actually I was at lunch and I had forgotten my money for a drink"
"If Phelicia and Ryan were glancing around making sure they didn't want to be seen, why didn't they see you?"
"I don't know sir, my locker is overshadowed by the trophy case maybe they couldn't see me."
"I have no more questions you honor."
"The defense has no further questions your honor. He has made his claim."
"Very well, defense you may call your next whitness" the younger male elder says.
"Your honor I call Stacy Johansson to the stand."
A young girl with black hair and brown hair approaches the stand."
When they approached the circle Phelicia and Brittany went down the middle tunnel, while Drew and Athena went down the first.
"Ok meet back here in five." Phelicia says as they head down the tunnel watching out for spider webs and bats
As Drew and Athena reach the end of the tunnel "So Bro what do you think of Ryan and Phelicia?"
"Personally I thought it was about time, I don't know how it's going to work out but at least they stopped ignoring there feelings."
"Yeah it's very Monica and Chandler the way the tried to hide it from us." Athena smiled
"heh, Wow I can't believe it, my sister watches Friends" Drew smiles sarcastically
"Haha wait I think feel the wall here help me push it." As they push the wall it opens into the main hallway.
"She was right!" Drew says
"Come on we have to get back there fast" Athena says as they run back down the tunnel.
Mr. Whitmore was questioning another guy "You saw Janitor Steve slumped against the wall athame in his chest, the very athame you see here."
"Yes Professor Whitmore." Stacy answered
"Your honor I have no more questions" Mr. Whitmore says
If there are no more questions then you may present closing arguments. Prosecution you may begin.
"Ladies, Gentlemen, Wise Ones As you have heard today witnesses place the suspect out of class lunch during the murder, he has obvious ties the Vaprizzio family a known powerful warlock family, despite his innocent pretensions he sneaked and lied. Wise ones I beg you for the safety of the school and for justice to be done find this young man guilty." Mr. Whitmore shakes his fist and sits down.
Holmes gets up. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Wise ones. Despite the way things appear…" Phelicia, Brittany, Drew and Athena appear in the back of the hall and Phelicia nods at Holmes. "Wise ones in order to prove Ryan innocent I would ask that the court take a recess and follow me to the scene of the crime where I will tell you the events that unfolded."
The elders discussed for a few minutes.
"Mr. Holmes we agree to your proposition" the older male elder says.
"Wise ones I really must protest…" Mr. Whitmore begins.
"Declined Mr. Whitmore we would like to see what Holmes has found." The younger female elder says.
"Holmes, you may show us the way." The older female elder says as they get up from there seats.
"Court is adjourned for a half an hour." The younger male elder says.
Holmes leads them out as Mr. Whitmore frustrated heads out the side door.
"Caden, Kyle, Leo you know what to do"
Kyle smiles as he and Caden orb out. Leo orbs right after them.
"Phoebe and I will head toward the library. Paige, go with the kids" Piper says an orbs out with Phoebe
"Aunt Paige if you don't mind I'd like to stay with Ryan." Phelicia says.
"Phelicia honey I don't know if that is such a good idea for you two to be together until the trial is over."
Phelicia glares at her Aunt. "You know of all.."
"Hey Licia its ok I'll stay with him, you just make sure everything goes according to plan."
Phelicia looks at Ryan then turns back around "Ok let's go but when this is done I need to have a talk with my aunts" looking back at Paige, As they orb and teleport out.
Holmes leads the Elders to the scene of the crime.
"Wise Ones this is where it all began. It was here that Janitor Steve was slumped down against the wall right beside this finale sink, now I am going to explain the reason why he was killed." Holmes turns the sink handle and the wall opens to the shock of the elders."
"What does this mean?" The older female elder asks
"Elementary my dear, It is true about the Vaprizzio warlocks and there heritage to Ryan, but did you also know they are also linked to the Charmed ones through Matthew Tate. To the Vaprizzio's this was a chance to get rid of two birds with one stone. By Setting up Ryan; whose family killed a Vaprizzio, and destroying magic school; harming the future of magic.
"If this is true, who set up Ryan and is trying to destroy magic school?" The younger male elder ask.
Meanwhile Kyle, Leo and Caden orbed in front of Mr. Whitmore. "Going somewhere?" Caden asked.
"Caden, Hello, I was going to check back over my research for this case."
"I don't think so, you see with Holmes on the case it was easy to figure it out, Warlock!" Caden said getting into his face then stepping back.
Kyle and Leo throw harmless light balls at Whitmore causing him to create and energy ball of his own in defense, but realized it was a trick a little to late.
"Oh very clever, but you are too late the Vaprizzio family will have there revenge on the Cooper and Warren line and then magic school will be no more.
Suddenly two warlocks blinked in with energy balls in there hands and throw them at Caden and Kyle who jump out of the way just in time.
The warlock smiles evilly, shakes his coat, and they blink away.
In the circle where the elders are, a whole bunch of warlocks blink in and surround the elders.
Electricity and energy balls start flying, with warlocks and elders dodging, two of the elders are hit when Paige and the kids orb and teleport in causing three warlocks to get severely burned.
Caden, Leo and Kyle orb in. Kyle and Leo quickly orb out with the elders amidst the flying energy balls.
"Brittany, Athena teleport out and get my aunts, they should have the spell."
Athena lowers her shield and Brittany teleports them out.
At the Library Brittany teleports in to see Leo and Kyle healing the elders and Piper rubbing Phoebe's back.
"Die Warren witches" the warlock yells
Caden hits one of the warlocks with his cross bow as Phelicia throws one of them against the wall Paige calls for an energy ball and throws it back as the warlock jumps out of the way.
Piper and Phoebe orbs in.
"About time!" Paige yells and dodges an energy ball.
"We will be back, make no mistake about that."
"Power of three spell" Piper yells
As they begin, the remaining warlocks blink out.
"We sure showed them!" Paige said confident."
"Yes, we may have beaten them but they'll be back." Piper said
"and just when we thought we had chased them all away, they come back roaring there evil heads." Phoebe said
"We'll at least we're ok for now" Caden said holding Phoebe close.
The elders orb in with Ryan, Drew, Brittany, and Athena.
"In light of recent events we release Ryan of any charges, he is free to go"
"Thank you wise ones" Ryan says smiling and Phelicia embraces him long and hard.
"And thank you Holmes" Phelicia replies
"It is my pleasure to see justice be done" Holmes says smiling while smoking a new lit pipe.
A little while later they say their final goodbye's to Holmes as they prepare to send him back.
"A time for everything and to everything its place return what has been moved through time and space."
"A swirl of bright lights surround Holmes and he disappears back into the book."
"Ok let's go home" Paige says and everyone laughs then orbs or teleports out.
A Few Days Later
Paige was walking up the stairs when she heard noises coming from the bathroom. The door was opened so Paige knocked and entered
"Oh Phoebe" Paige says putting her hand on Phoebe's back. "I think it's time you see a doctor."
"Paige, that won't be necessary I already know I'm pregnant." Phoebe says half-smiling, half-scared.
"What? How?"
Phoebe gives her a sarcastic smile "Paige I think it's time we had the talk"
"Haha very funny, but seriously" Paige replies.
"Seriously Paige, I'm fainting throwing up, I'm fourteen days late now and this pregnancy test is positive."
Paige's stunned expression remains of her face after Phoebe's outburst.
"Oh and by the way the baby is telepathic, so stop thinking I've gone mental." Phoebe says smiling.
Paige and Phoebe burst out laughing.
"Phoebe, congratulations, I know you have been wanting this for a long time."
"Thanks and I would appreciate it if you would keep this a secret for me, I am planning on telling Caden on the trip."
"Phoebe, are you sure you should be going? I mean your morning sickness is kind of bad."
"Paige I have too, Caden really wants me to go besides it sounds wonderful. Can you believe I am going to Ireland and who knows where else." Phoebe giggles.
Her eyes suddenly widen then suddenly throws up again as Paige quickly looks away clearly grossed out.
"Ok if you are sure you can handle it, who am I to stop you; besides I'll only be an orb away even if I am in Italy." Paige smiles at the thought of her and Kyle in Italy, and she walks away.
"Wait, why didn't you tell me this sooner?" Phoebe says smiling.
Paige turns around "Hey I thought you were a telepath?"
"Well I wasn't exactly thinking about what was on your mind when I was throwing up" Phoebe replied.
"Yeah, Kyle asked me two days ago. Schools out for a long weekend"
Phelicia comes up the stairs "Aunt Paige, your laundry is done, and Uncle! Kyle told me to tell you to be ready by two."
"Uhh Paige can I talk to you for a minute" Phoebe asks
"yeah, sure" and they head into Phoebe's room."
"You are leaving and I am leaving , you don't see a problem with this?"
"Oh don't worry about that she is staying the weekend at her friend's house, besides she will be seventeen in four months "
"Ok you are right, I am just worried about her you know especially after everything that has happened over the past few months."
"Wow, you're becoming more like.." Paige begins
"Piper everyday, I know scary huh" Phoebe finishes
"Yeah, real scary" Paige answers.
"Ding, dong" the door bell rings.
"That's probably Caden" Phoebe says heading down the stairs.
"Hey honey" Phoebe says kissing him"
"Hi to you too, are your bags upstairs?"
"No there in the living room I have the last one."
"Ok then I'll pack and then will head to the airport" Caden says giving her another kiss and takes some bags to the car.
"Goodbye Pheebs and Have a good time, take it easy" Paige says.
"Don't worry Paige I will."
And you have a great time also
"Don't worry I will" Paige replies
"Hey Aunt Phoebe Have fun and take lots of pictures for me" Phelicia says giving her a hug."
"You stay out of trouble while we are gone ok" Phoebe says
"Aunt Phoebe, would I ever get in trouble" Phelicia says innocently
"Mmhmm I know your thoughts, just be careful and use your head" Phoebe says giving her a hug
She heads out the door and the car drives away.
TBC…
What is going to happen on the trip, will they find the prophecy? Will Phoebe tell Caden?"
What about Phelicia? How will the rest of the family react to Phoebe's news? All this and more in coming chapters.
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