Wicked Casters

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Chapter 19: Peace in a game

Eleanor's POV

"What are you planning?" I asked Ginger.

It has been a week since Ginger confronted Zelena and discovered why our mentor holds bitterness towards the Cullens. Primarily Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Afterward, she's been scheming up some sort of a plan with Edward and his family. During lunch, she would sit with them at the cafeteria corner instead of hanging out with our friends. Especially Mike and Eric, even though they already have dates for Prom.

Yet knowing the Cullens, are vampires unsettle me. Afraid she is drowning in deeper water than ever before. My worst fear is that she will turn into one of them, a Cold One. A typical vampire of the Originals is nothing, knowing she won't have bloodlust…but a Cold One….is out of the question. Not even my runes and other divination could answer this mischievous plan.

"Nothing," Ginger answered.

I sighed, looking up to the sky and finding how heavy the clouds appeared. Most likely, it would rain tonight with chances of a thunderstorm. So much for an active Friday. Our friends offered to hang out with them, yet Zelena wanted to do more training. Ginger and I walked back to the Cabin as Zelena sat on the porch on the swing. She appeared a bit irritated as if an unwelcome guest had entered her home. I guess Edward is coming over for a visit.

"Ginger, you have a lot of explaining to do," Zelena said sternly.

"What?" Ginger replied innocently.

"Why is the Cullen car on our property?" Zelena clarified.

A moment later, a black Mercedes drove into the lawn, parking in the driveway. Zelena must have felt the barrier waver when this vehicle entered without a pass. So far, only the Toyota hybrid, the Wagoneer, Billy Black's truck, Chief Swan's cruiser, and sadly Edward's Volvo. So, any other car that comes passing through without the magical pass would be detected by Zelena. The Mercedes parked next to the Wagoneer as Edward, and his adoptive father Carlisle came out. Both held a determined expression as if they were on a mission through a battlefield.

Ginger gave an apologetic look as she walked over to Edward. He wrapped an arm protectively over her as they stood by the Wagoneer while Carlisle approached the porch. I stood next to Zelena, not sure what to do. I can only assume I'm on my mentor's side from my perspective.

"Is there something you came here to say, Carlisle Cullen?" Zelena asked, standing tall as her expression appeared emotionless.

"I would like to apologize for what had happened," Carlisle started. "Especially to you and your family."

"A lot of innocent lives were taken that century. Magical and human." She said, monotone. "You think a simple apology would soothe this indignation? Try again."

"I would like to apology-"

Suddenly a flame burst out of Zelena's hand, interrupting Carlisle's apology.

"You would like to apologize?" she repeated. "I hear words. Try again."

Carlisle paused to evaluate the situation. A clan and race of England partly diminished by Carlisle's father could leave this generation of Caster's scorn.

"Zelena Bishop, my apologies," Carlisle apologized, walking to the Cabin's steps, then knelt down onto his knees. "I apologize for my father's actions in the brutal massacre in London those years ago. I apologize for my part in the beginning. And I am sorry, for being weak to not persuade him in his wrongdoings . . . to change history after he let me in charge. I thought becoming this creature was my sort of punishment. I thought I could redeem myself in this second life to correct the wrongdoings of my father and myself. But I was wrong; my career in medicine was only a step toward redemption. The truth in finding you and asking for your forgiveness in the suffering your clan went through for three centuries." He looked at Zelena with expressive golden eyes. "Zelena Bishop, would you please forgive me for all my sins when I was once a human. My life is at your demise."

Zelena stood there glaring at Carlisle as her fire orb burned violently in her hand. The doctor shall be in a fiery inferno with just a flick of her wrist. The tension filled the atmosphere so that no one would know what the Shadow Witch would decide. Forgive him, and all shall be right or destroy him, and thousands of casters would be avenged.

Zelena extinguishes her fire as she walks over to him. Carlisle looks up in wonder and anticipation. She places a hand on his shoulder, "You are forgiven, but know it shall take a long time for this anger to subside."

Carlisle nodded, getting off his knees and offering a hand. Zelena stared at his hand before accepting the offer and shaking it. I guess this is another step Ginger has been waiting for. The two masterminds of this peace treaty came over.

"Miss Bishop, I wondered if you, Eleanor, and Ginger would like to play baseball with our family," Edward asked.

"Baseball?" Zelena repeated.

"Yes, Ma'am, that's the plan," Edward confirmed.

"You want us to play baseball." Zelena chuckled.

"It would be a step to get to know one another," Carlisle assured.

Zelena paused as she watched the vampires and then at her pupils. A moment she made her decision. "One hour, pick us up."

Carlisle smiled, nodding to this. "In an hour then."

I stood there flabbergasted in the confrontation bestowed upon here the past ten minutes. Has the world gone mad? Forget I asked that. Ginger and Edward exchanged a few words before he and Carlisle left to prepare for the game tonight. Ginger was smiling like a Cheshire cat walking over to the porch.

"So, we're gonna play baseball?" I asked, still confused.

"Yes," Zelena confirmed. "Girls, go get dressed. I shall get the charms."

"Charms?" Ginger asked, confused.

Zelena stopped at the door with a devious grin, "Did you think we'll be standing in the stands now?"

I couldn't help but smile at the idea of playing supernatural baseball. Back in Caster society, when playing a sport, you have the suitable charms to play for speed, strength, and endurance because you'll never know if another Caster's ability is transmutation.

"Let's show them what we witches can do," I said.

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Ginger's POV

For once, I am first before the others come downstairs. I felt so proud of myself as I sat on the couch with a huge grin. First Zelena and Carlisle mending up and now a baseball game. What could possibly go wrong? So, I just sat here waiting, wearing a striped shirt, jeans, and sneakers, followed by the army jacket. Soon Zelena came down wearing something similar but wearing a mariner's jacket. I arched my brow when I saw the baseball coat.

"A gift from Charlie," Zelena said.

"Do ya like Chief Swan?" I asked.

"He's a friend, nothing more." She answered.

"Why not?" I asked again.

"Ginger, I'm a Witch, and he is a human. I'm twenty years older than him and shall live for two more centuries." Zelena explained. "I think you'll understand."

"Oh," I breathed, not realizing that having a relationship with non-magical partners could be difficult.

Zelena noticed this and took a seat next to me. "Ginger, a relationship with us casters is something to not take so likely. If the partner doesn't know who you are, it is like living a lie. As much as I like Charlie to know my secrets, I can't risk his safety or our coven. More importantly, I do not wish to feel the pain when losing a loved one I would live longer than him. So let me remind you, think carefully about how much you put your heart into Edward. He may be immortal and you are partly longer-lasting, but consider options. The worst pain is that of a broken heart. And don't consider being a vampire just yet. I had a friend who became one, and she felt the curse of emptiness."

Not entirely sure if I get what she means, but I understand her concern. I've been told becoming a vampire for a witch has consequences. Some sort of cut from the environment, unable to feel the magic, and suffer some kind of emptiness. So, I nodded, assuring my mentor that I was not considering being a vampire. Although I read countless romantic novels about vampires, I'm fine being a witch. And if things do get serious with Edward, we'll work it out. Edward doesn't seem to want me to be a vampire either.

Eleanor came down wearing jeans, a long-sleeve shirt, and a sweatshirt. I gawk at seeing the pure witch wearing a sweatshirt. Never in my life have I seen Eleanor in a sweatshirt. It's all high class and stuff from some store, never street clothing. The sweatshirt is black, form fitting, and has a print of Hogwarts on the chest pocket. I couldn't help but laugh for a caster like Eleanor to wear something of a book series about witches and wizards.

"What?" Eleanor asked.

"Your sweatshirt," I laughed.

"So?" She said, confused.

"Awe, forget it." I sighed, taking a breather.

Zelena chuckled, shaking her head amused. We waited for several minutes when Zelena paused, sensing a disturbance with the barrier. Therefore, Edward was here. I couldn't help but smile, getting up and running to the porch only to stop to see Emmett's jeep in the driveway. Whoa, that is one heck of a tank . . . a Hummer. I couldn't resist as I called shotgun, entering the passenger seat in seconds. Zelena and Eleanor sat in the back seat, buckling up then we drove off.

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"Since when do vampires like to play baseball?" I asked Edward.

We have stopped outside a private open field several miles away from town. The view was spacious as the jeep parked near a waterfall. The landscape holds a serene yet chilling atmosphere. Everyone got out as Eleanor and Zelena chatted at the back of the vehicle, exchanging rings. Zelena announced she'll be playing during the car ride, followed by Eleanor. Edward rejected, but Zelena magically sealed his lips so she could speak. Saying these charmed rings makes the wearer faster and stronger as a regular vampire. Afterward, she freed his lips. Sadly, the ring allows me to see things quicker since I have no experience with charms or baseball.

Anyway, Edward stood before me, putting a baseball cap over my head. "Well, it's the American pastime, and there's a thunderstorm coming. It's the only time we can play. You'll see why."

We made our way through the small patch of woods to enter an open field. A makeshift baseball field is set up, but here is the thing. It was huge. It's twice the size of any baseball stadium. The Cullen family was dressed in baseball gear. Carlisle and Rosalie fool around with a baseball bat while the others practice their swings. Esme walked over in greeting.

"Hello," Esme said to Eleanor and Zelena. "I'm Esme. You must be Zelena and Eleanor. I'm so glad you could make it."

"Yes, I appreciate the offer," Zelena said. "Hopefully, we can have a fair game."

"You're interested in playing?" Esme asked, baffled.

Eleanor smirked as she lifted her hand to show the bronze ring, "Us casters enjoy supernatural sports."

"Well, I have you on my team then," Emmett announced out of the blue.

Esme nodded as she wrapped her arm around me, leading the way, "Ginger, we need an umpire."

"She thinks we cheat," Emmett added.

"I know you cheat," Esme confirmed, us stopping at homebase. "Call them as you see them, Ginger."

"Okay," I said.

The teams were divided into two. Carlisle's team comprises Rosalie, Jasper, Zelena, and himself. As for Edward's team, it was him, Emmett, Alice, and Eleanor. I couldn't help but chuckle that this game is blondes vs. brunettes. Esme noticed this and giggled as we stood at Homebase behind the first player. Alice stood at the pitcher's post staring at the sky. A flash of lightning followed by a roar of thunder crackled the sky.

"It's time," Alice announced.

Rosalie stood at homebase metal bat ready. Alice stared at her before making an acrobatic move with her leg and then threw the ball at unmistakable speed. I could not see it as Rosalie swung her bat, striking the ball hard. A loud sound erupted. It practically echoed throughout the entire field.

"Now I see why you need the thunder," I said, bewildered.

In that split second, Rosalie ran while the baseball zoomed across the field into the woods. Edward turned quickly, running after the ball. Alice paused, standing there as she advised Eleanor to move from second base. Meanwhile, Rosalie was moving half that speed, looking confident. The inning continued before my eyes. It would have been impossible to keep up as the ball flew at the rate their bodies blurred to the human eye. But as I wore the ring, I could see the action, all of them moving fast with a blur trail behind them, almost like those Tron motorcycles.

"That's gotta be a home run?" I asked.

Esme smiled, "Edward's very fast."

Not even three seconds later, Rosalie was about to reach homebase. Esme got into position, kneeling down as the baseball suddenly appeared in her hand with much force. I could hear a strange sound, like a rock hitting a wall. Rosalie slid as her foot hit home. However, Esme tapped her gently with the ball.

"You're out!" I dramatically said, like those umpires in cartoons.

"Out!" Emmett cheered. Rosalie glared at Emmett as she got up. He smiled, "Babe, come on. It's just a game."

The blonde snorted as she got up, glaring at me. She passed by before I could say anything, shoving her shoulder against mine. It didn't hurt, though I stumbled a little from the force.

Wow, what a bitch. I thought.

Luckily Carlisle came over, placing a hand on her shoulder as he murmured. "Nice Kitty."

Next was Carlisle. He held out the bat up in the air, ready to swing. Alice threw the ball, which Carlisle hit it. The doctors zoomed to first base once the ball started flying in the opposite direction. Eleanor looked left to right, noticing the ball was coming her way. However, she ran toward home when Alice shouted to move. Confused about why Eleanor couldn't take the ball until seeing why.

Edward and Emmett were both trying to catch the ball. As if unaware of one another, both jumped into the air in an attempt to catch the ball. Unfortunately, they missed, well, missed the ball while the two vampires collided with each other, almost sounding like two boulders classing into one another. Now I truly understand why thunder was needed. As for the boys, they shoved each other on the ground playfully.

Eleanor got the ball, throwing it to Alice. The amount of force into the throw seemed impossible as if it was close to Alice's pitch. Must it have been the ring giving them extra strength? Carlisle, on the other hand, stopped at second base. The next batter was Zelena.

"Let's bring it in." Emmett taunt. As he and Edward walk closer to the inning.

Eleanor, on the other hand, moved to the outer field. I smirked, knowing you should never doubt a witch and her abilities. Especially a Shadow witch. If the boys knew what a Shadow Witch was, they would still be in the outer field. From what I've been told, a Shadow Witch is a Caster who almost holds similarities to that of a Supreme. They would possess six of the seven wonders. So, you should never underestimate them.

Alice stood there in a daze having a vision, then chuckled. She got into position and then threw the ball with much grace with supernatural force. Zelena smirked, swinging the bat and striking the ball that went past Alice's head. The boys noticed this as they tried to run after it. Eleanor ran with much speed from the ring as she got to position, yet the ball was too high. Zelena continued to run, reaching first base and then onward to second, as Carlisle ran to homebase. Emmett noticed this, coming up behind Eleanor, grabbing her by the waist, and saying something as they jumped into the air to reach the ball. Eleanor caught the ball in time in the transfigure glove. Sadly, Zelena didn't get to second base in time.

"Out!" I called.

Emmett came down with Eleanor in his arms. The Caster glared at Emmett, smacking him in the arm and saying something to him that made the giant laugh harder. Edward came over, grabbing the ball from them and tossing it back to Alice. Being a peacemaker, Edward stopped Emmett from taunting Eleanor and focusing on the game. I chuckled as Eleanor stuck her tongue at Emmett before going to second base.

Fourth player Jasper came up to base spinning the bat around.

Damn, he got some moves, I thought. Back to business.

Alice threw the ball; as predicted, Jasper struck the material sending it towards the woods. Emmett quickly climbed a tree in the ball's direction, jumped off, and caught it, throwing it back to Edward, who returned it to Alice.

"My monkey man," Rosalie murmured, eye-candy to her mate.

The game went off as the two teams switched. Emmett and Edward got a home run while Alice made it to third base. When it came to Eleanor's turn, she couldn't hit the ball, getting two strikes. Carlisle's third throw, going easier on her, went gently off the toss. Eleanor hit it, though I sensed magic being projected off her. The ball flew towards Jasper and Rosalie's direction while Eleanor ran to first base as Alice reached home.

But suddenly, the ball stopped in midair above the two blonde hair vampires, twenty feet in fact. They stood there dumbfounded, watching the ball move around like the golden snitch from Quidditch. I couldn't stop laughing as Eleanor continued to run to second base while the blonde team tried to catch the ball. It wasn't until third base did Zelena snapped her fingers, canceling out Eleanor's hex.

Jasper grabbed the ball, throwing it to Carlisle.

"Run, Eleanor, run!" Emmett cheered.

Eleanor continued to run halfway there to homebase. The brunet team cheered her on, as did Esme and I. Even though we were supposed to be moderates in the game. I couldn't help but support my friend. Carlisle was practically a foot away when Eleanor tripped headfirst in the dirt. Luckily her hands touch the base in time.

"Safe!" I called out.

Eleanor groaned as she got up, her outfit completely covered in grass stains and mud. But she got up, fixing her glasses while walking the pain off. I patted her on the back, proud of my Coven Sister. She chuckled until Emmett came up behind her swinging the witch around in triumph, for the brunet team was in the lead.

"Put me down, or I'll incinerate you!" Eleanor threatened through laughs.

"I like to see you try." Emmett challenged as he carried Eleanor over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes as the two teams switched positions.

Alice got to the pitcher's post and suddenly stopped her hands on her temple. "Stop!"

Suddenly the environment started to change as the tension-filled air. Zelena and Eleanor felt it, too, as they stood there, hands clenched while eyes widened. This wasn't good.

Something wicked this way comes.

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