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Thanks the Sandi for beta-ing this.
Flipinpenname: Hope this chapter answers your question.
gwen2528: I hope this will made you less crazy. I'm sorry for taking so long.
Note: Sorry for the delay, my beta sent me this chapter back earlier but I never got it. She had to re-sent it…..I only receive it today.
Chapter 6: The Truth
You would think I would be happy, after having so many questions left unanswered, Willow had promised to tell me the whole truth. However I can't help but wonder maybe, just maybe, it would be better to be left in the dark.
After the dream I had yesterday, nothing is making sense any more. For some reason, right now I feel as if there is part of me missing. It seems that every breath or movement I make, he's right there in my head. He seems so dangerous and yet something is pulling me toward him. I know I don't want him, so why am I feeling like this?
I look at Willow hoping to find some answers but she is currently pacing around the study. It looks like she's having difficulty finding the right words; she opened her mouth a couple of time but quickly closes it and starts pacing again. She suddenly stops and lets out a frustrated cry then drops herself right beside me on the couch.
I continue to watch her, not knowing what else to do, after a pregnant pause she gently takes my hand and places it in hers. I'm not sure if she is trying to comfort herself or me. When she looks straight at me I notice for the first time I could see fear in her eyes. I open my mouth to ask a question but Willow shakes her head.
"I guess I should first tell you about the reason why I left you. I need you to understand that leaving you was one of the hardest choices I ever made. At the time of your birth, Giles discovered another prophecy…. This prophecy was about you.
From the moment you were born, every power hungry maniac was attracted to you like flies to honey. As each day passed it become harder for me to keep you safe, there were so many moments where I thought I could have lost you.
When Giles had told me about the Weasleys, wanting a daughter but was unable to have one, I knew that it was his way of saying that I should let you go. He had promised me that you would grow in up in a loving family if I gave you to them. I really didn't have a choice." She sounds angry when she talks about giving me away. I guess no one really wants to be separated from his or her family.
"How do you know that this prophecy was about me?" I question her. There must be a mistake, I mean there nothing special about me.
"The first paragraph clearly indicated that it is about you;
The child of the white witch,
That has the traits of a vampire,
Can change the dark to light.
Through out the demon community, they label me as the white witch. As for the vampire traits, you received them from your father." Her hand tightens its grip when she mentions my father. I really want to know about more him but can't seem to be able to ask.
"But…but…. what could be so special about me? I mean I'm just the average witch, right?" I asked. I just normal, I don't want any vampire traits, nor do I have any. The more Willow talks the more frightened I become.
"You're my daughter, not only that, you also have your father's blood in you. How can you be anything but special?" I was shocked to hear such bitterness in her tone. "If that is the truth, tell me why you're stronger and faster than anyone your age? Tell me, why you heal faster than most people?"
"Stop, please stop!" I don't want to hear any more. I just want to be normal. I don't want to be like Harry. My first year at Hogwarts was bad enough; I just want to grow up, think about boys and clothes. I still get nightmares about Tom.
"Ginny, you have a destiny, and you can't run away from it. I know that it is not the life you want but they will be coming after you. You need to learn how to protect yourself. Sayydi already has started to contact you." Willow said in a calming voice.
"Who's Sayydi? Is he the guy from my dream?" I asked. I'm trying to calm myself but the more I learn about this prophecy the more tense and worried I become.
"Yes, he's the one you need to be careful with." Willow stares right into my eyes.
"Why? Who is he? How did he get into my dreams, and why do I feel the need to be with him?" Okay this is so embarrassing; I could feel my face going red.
"Um…you see from your 16th birthday your body will want to find a protector. It wants to bond with any person who has the ability to protect you but you must be careful. The person you bond with can affect not only your happiness but also the fate of the world.
As for Sayydi, not much is known about him; all I know is that he is one of the oldest immortals alive. He's handsome and charming but also one of the most dangerous people around. He doesn't wish to destroy the world but I believe he has decided to choose you as his mate. He will kill anything that stands in his way."
"Why does he want me?"
"I don't know, I wish I did, there is very little information about him available." The fear in Willow's voice is back in full force.
"Protector, why would I need a protector?"
"Well there is more to the prophecy, I guess you should know the whole Prophecy." answers Willow. She slowly gets up and goes to a section of books that she had forbidden me to read before. She slow picks up this old book and gently handles it to me.
"Page 155."
Not knowing what else to do, I turn pages with care.
The child of the white witch,
That has the traits of a vampire,
Can change the dark to light.
What was once lost in the darkness,
Can be once again be shown the light without being burned.
Cover in red the child will disappear,
The world is safe but unchanged.
If the child remains hidden,
There is nothing to fear,
Once the child has been found,
The cycle will begin.
The child will need to bond or else,
It will not live past it's eighteen summer.
The other player,
That has a part to play,
Raised to be dark,
But it's heart is purer than most,
This player will become the protector,
They may form a bond,
For the world to save.
However if the child bonds with other,
The future will be unclear.
As I stare at those words, everything else seem to disappear, it was like I was in a world of my own.
"One of the reasons I'm here is to teach you how to control and access your power and most importantly I here to protect you. I didn't think it would happen this soon. I just wanted to spend time getting to know you first." The sound of Willow voice seems to pull me back to reality.
"What does that all mean?"
"I don't know, it took forever to translate and there some parts there that are not clear. The prophecy started to become true after I gave you to the Weasleys. I wasn't able the finish the translation before then."
"Bond, what does it mean by that?"
"I don't really know, there so many different type of bond. I think it would be who you chose as your protector."
"Are you really sure that this prophecy is about me, I mean it could be talking about some different white witch. As for the vampire traits, just because I heal faster then most and are quicker than most people doesn't mean it a vampire traits."
"Did you know every member of the Scooby gang have a thing about vampire? Your grandmother got almost turned when she was pregnant but your grandfather was able to save her in time, however your father had become part vampire." said Willow with a tint of smile.
"Who is my father?" I quickly asked.
"Your father is the meanest person I ever met. He was honest, brutally honest always speaking his mind without thinking about anyone's feelings. Made me cry countless times." replied Willow with a smile on her face. The last time I asked about my father, her tone was full of bitterness however this time, she appears to be content.
"And that made you love him?" I question her. What she saying and her faces expressions are completely confusing me.
"Of course not, your father was one of the few people who helped me in my darkest hour. He gave me strength to keep on living and I guess I fell in love with him along the way. According to him I was just an annoying little girl who needed to grow up. He would always listen to what I have to say, but would always tell me off later for wasting his time, if it wasn't important. He was the type of person who would compliment you and insult you at the same time.
When we got together, Giles was so surprised. He was still the evil git, he didn't change, but he was mine. For a short period of time I was once again happy however that never lasts. He left me, told me to find someone else; I didn't even have a say in it. After I found out I was pregnant, I wanted to contact him but I had no idea where he is." She said in a sad tone, from some reason I want to find my father just to slap him for hurting Willow.
"So Willow, have you told Ginny about training yet?" asked Faith who standing by the doorway. She looked bored, my life is just turned upside down and she acts as if it a normal thing. What type of people does Willow hang around with?
"Not yet" replied Willow.
"Training…. what training?" I thought Willow was only going to teach me some magic.
"Ginny, the Scooby gang is going to arrive in a few days, we all are going to prepare you for what you might face in the future. Magic is not the only key to survival. You must be prepared for everything that you may face in the future."
"Oh…." I am going to meet the famous Scooby gang and they will be in time for my birthday party. I don't know whether to be happy or be afraid.