Elexis, Davina and Kol were swimming, as Vincent and Marcel took care of city business. Freya and Keelin were busy gazing into each other's eyes, when an alarm went off in the head of the witches.
They all stopped what they were doing and looked at each other before Freya said, "They're here. They've crossed the city border."
All of them rushed to wear appropriate clothes, as Elexis sent a text to Melissa, Noah, Stiles and Derek, telling everyone to meet them at the old Hale house. She got instant replies as the 4 of them rounded up other pack members and told her that they would be there in 15 minutes. Elexis decided to wear a cargo pant with a white crop top, her go-to outfit for emergencies.
They piled into the cars and raced off.
Elexis pulled over near Derek's Camaro, Stiles' jeep, Jackson's Porsche and a few other cars that she did not recognize.
She gave the pack a small smile before calling for attention, "Once we get to the nemeton, just stay behind us. You'll get your fighting chance, but for god's sake, don't invite any trouble. And you," she turned to Stiles, "if you start mouthing off, I'll kill you myself. Capiche?"
Stiles nodded with a mischievous glint in his eyes as the pack snorted collectively.
"As much as I am enjoying you go all Superwoman, we have a meeting with mother dearest and my dagger happy father.", interjected Kol.
"Okay, we follow Elexis. She knows the way to the Nemeton", said Vincent. The pack looked confused but simply followed their lead. Kol and Marcel took up the back and they moved swiftly.
When they reached the Nemeton, Elexis said, "They're not here yet. Davina, place invisibility charms on all of you. Let me take the lead."
Before Noah could protest, Elexis turned to him and said, "Dad, just trust me this once. Please?"
After a few seconds, Noah nodded. Kol grabbed Elexis' arm and twirled her before looking at her with a serious expression, "Are you sure about this, Lex? I have some people back home who would have fun by killing me slowly and torturously if anything happened to you under my watch."
"Our watch", added Freya.
"Oh, I'm already part of that club", said Marcel.
"Guys, I really appreciate you looking out for me, but when I told those people to stay back, it was for a reason. This is my cross to bear. You know it. Just let me do it." That shut them up effectively.
Once the invisibility charms were in place, elexis took her place at the base of the nemeton and waited.
After what seemed like an eternity, footsteps were heard and Mikael and Esther came into view. Elexis got up and looked at them with a bored expression.
"Custos ligno", Esther acknowledged.
"Good to see you know your history, Esther", Elexis retorted.
"Oh, we know every history. Even yours", said Mikael.
Elexis' expression changed as she rolled her shoulders and took a slightly defensive stand.
"Leave, now. You are not welcome here.", she said.
"And you are? Yes, we know all about your mo-", said Mikael, but Esther cut him off.
"Now, Mikael, we mustn't wave unfortunate circumstances in front of her face. She has worked hard to get ahead of them", she said, condescendingly.
Elexis glared at them, "Oh you can wave anything and everything you like. But you leave here, now."
"I was wishing this would have gone a different way, young lady. But alas, if you and your cloaked friends wish to die today, there really isn't much I can do.'' Esther clicked her fingers and the invisibility spell began to falter, making the others appear and reappear.
Elexis looked at them and her anger rose.
Suddenly, a few vampires came into view. They mostly flanked Mikael and Esther, but some of them had spread around.
"This is your last chance, girl. Leave. Let us complete the ritual in peace. This war began long before you and will go on long after your lifetime. Stop fighting for them.", sneered Mikael.
Elexis snorted and removed the invisibility spell, as the pack came into view. They were already in defensive positions.
