The storyline, new character development, new events, and new characters are my intellectual property. Glorioux

A/n So, let's see what happens. Thanks everyone who takes the time to review. Be well.

Where Harm is Avoided.

The only ones left in the room were Darcy, Jak, and Albert; they saw the hawk flying by Elizabeth, in its place, stood a woman. She wore similar clothes than Jak, dressed in trousers. Albert just watched. The tincture had relieved some of the pain, so Jak touched her, and Elizabeth went to sleep.

"Move aside, allow me." Her hair was cut short, neither Darcy nor Albert had seen a woman with hair so short, it stood in spikes. The color was similar to the hawk's plumage. She was amazing.

Hawk kneeled by Elizabeth, put her hands over her belly, "Oh, ah!" They exclaimed, they could see inside Elizabeth's womb. The baby was moving agitated, not quite turned around. Darcy stretched his hand, wanting to touch him, but Jak held him back.

They also saw a dark stain move over the baby in one of the baby's turns. Hawk lifted her hands, and whatever was there, flew out of Elizabeth's womb onto her hand.

Hawk turned her hand around, it looked like a spider. She pulled a pouch, threw it there, and gave it to Jak. He pointed the concentrator, and the bag was sealed inside a small transparent box.

She nodded to Albert, who reached to Elizabeth. "The contractions stopped."

A sigh of relief from all those present. The woman nodded and turned back into the hawk.

Darcy kneeled by his wife, held her hand, and kissed it. Albert just sat staring at the hawk, fascinated.

"What was that?"

"No idea, but it was there, obviously hurting Elizabeth and the child. As soon as Elizabeth is up, we will leave." Jak answered.

Albert asked, "Who or what are you?"

Jak decided that he could be trusted, some. "We are from another place. One of your people was from there as well. You cannot discuss this with anyone. Think of something to tell the others." Jak suggested.

Darcy had his hand over the baby, "My son, sleep well." He picked Elizabeth up, Jak took care of the stained couch. Albert opened the door for Darcy, and he was followed to their room. Caroline was looking from the banister, sure of the bad news. She had to control a smile.

Albert said for all to hear, "She is resting, her father's tincture helped." He looked at Caroline with contempt. He had been attracted to her before, but she was petty, not for him.

Warrior barked agreeing.

Charles was anxious, wanting to know. "Elizabeth needs to go away from here. As soon as she can travel, we will leave." Mr. Darcy stated.

Charles was crestfallen. Louisa wanting Hurst's approval, said, "Caroline won't stop; when Mrs. Darcy was having problems, she insulted them."

Caroline was quick to answer, her voice booming, "She was ruining the..."

"Madam, keep that pretty mouth of yours shut, or I will not be a gentleman, and I might do it for you." Lord Albert looked up. He had not seen Thor running up the stairway ahead of Darcy, or George speeding in her direction. Thor and George wanted to do something to Caroline.

The hawk arrived earlier, going for Caroline. Caroline ran to her room, screaming.

"Caroline stays in her room, I will make sure. Please tell me, I will whatever I can do to help." Charles had a revelation, Caroline was rude, spoiled, and a liability. If he were to get his angel, Caroline had to stay away. "I will talk to our Aunt, she wants Caroline at her home. I think it is a good idea; it also goes for you, Louisa. Refreshments, anyone?"

Jane smiled, "Maybe later, I want to check on my sister." She liked this Mr. Bingley, but promises wouldn't be enough, she would have to see it. There were Mr. Wickham, and the Hurst, a little intimidating, yet intriguing.

Elizabeth

She opened her eyes, William sat next to her. Lord Albert sat on a chair by the fireplace, talking to Jak. Meanwhile, Jane stood by the bed. The dogs lay by Elizabeth's feet, not sleeping, keeping an eye on her.

Elizabeth's hand went to her stomach, the baby was moving, but she had no pain. "What happened, the baby?"

"He is fine," Darcy answered, caressing her hand.

Albert was by her, "How are you feeling? May I just touch over the baby?"

This time, Darcy and Jak saw something they missed before. When Albert placed his hand over Elizabeth's belly, they saw a faint glow around his hand. This room was darker, making it easier to see. Jane blinked, maybe she was imagining. Jak knew it. Albert had a healer's touch, an old gift. He wondered how many like Albert were all over this land.

"The babe is well. He needs to wait a little longer before he makes his presence." Albert declared.

"The pain is gone, I remember. I was walking, then...Where is Tony? And Miss Bingley, I don't want her near me." Elizabeth told them.

"I will get Tony," Jane volunteered.

"Don't worry about Miss Bingley, she won't bother you," Darcy assured her.

Jak stood by the bed, "If you are better, we need to leave."

Lord Albert shook his head, "The carriage is not advisable right now."

Jak answered, "It will be different, I can assure you."

Elizabeth knew it would take no time, but she was afraid of anything that might hurt her baby.

"William, do you think it is wise?"

He wanted to take her away from here, though he was confident the one after them wouldn't quit.

"I trust Jak. Whatever he thinks. I am done here, George will stay to help. I am not so sure that Charles can run this place. He would need a wife who knew how to run an estate's household. Frankly, all I care about is you. Let's be ready to go, we shall see."

Elizabeth stretched her legs, "I want to sit up. Maybe some tea?"

Jak pointed his wrist. Over the bed, there was a tray with a tea service.

Albert shook his head, "Amazing, just so. I would like to follow you to Pemberley. We visited once, a cousin has a small estate next to yours."

Darcy remembered Albert, both from Eaton and Cambridge, 'Lord No-Smiles,' he had a reputation, nobody crossed him. "I would like that. But we are not going there, we are staying at my cousins' parents."

Jak added, "Lady Antonia is also welcome."

Elizabeth had noticed Jak's interest, "Yes, I suppose she is," she smiled at Jak, who lowered his eyes. "I am glad that William is married to me, she is beautiful. Jak, did you know that she carries a knife."

Albert added, "A knife, she knows how to use. She is small, but don't let her size fool you. As for beautiful, Tony doesn't see it that way. Miss Bingley maligned her, making Tony lose the man she was to marry. Not a great loss, but he was a duke and broke her heart."

Elizabeth's mien turned hard, "Miss Bingley behaves like a spoiled child. She likes to hurt others. Yes, whenever we can leave is best, go away from her."

Caroline was stewing, the upstart Elizabeth was okay, and now she was being punished. She felt compelled to open the window. Caroline looked at the gardens, they needed work. The day looked dreary, she closed the window. She disliked here, having to rub elbows with such low people.

Out of nowhere, she had an idea. The way to punish the nasty country maid was by making her a widow again. If she couldn't have Mr. Darcy, nobody could. She needed to pretend she was contrite. But how to do it? Who to ask?

The birds outside were making angry sounds. Caroline grew scared, they were looking at her. Several birds stood at the windowsill looking inside the room. "She is a witch." But said nothing more, it didn't seem wise.

Jak was restless, the Lady Sil was powerful, so was her husband. One of the two had been close enough to Miss Bingley. The attempt to injure Elizabeth was reckless, but he suspected that it was only a scare. Why? To keep them there and have the chance to kill William.

Caroline went to look for Charles, "I have misbehaved, I want to apologize. I must confess that I had my hopes on Mr. Darcy. But I can see the foolishness."

George overheard her. If she were sorry, he would be surprised.

Charles was hesitant. "I will ask, but frankly, I think that it is too late for excuses."

George intervened, "Knowing Darcy, I agree with you. I will personally advise him to leave as soon as possible."

"Nobody is asking you. Respect your betters, you are an employee, not one of us." Caroline corrected him.

George laughed, "One of you, not sure what you mean. You have a fortune, I hear. How does that make you better? I am a Vicar, have a parish, and was educated in Eaton and Cambridge. I have land and a respectable job. I am glad I am not like you. Excuse me, I am going to see William. I will personally recommend him to be aware and to stay away from you."

George could feel this woman was intent in harming William; this wouldn't do. He went to look for him in the receiving room. When George didn't find Darcy, George ran to William's room, climbing the stairs fast. He saw Miss Bingley at the top of the long stairway. She was coming towards him, but before he could move, she pushed George hard, and he lost his balance.

Jane, who was coming back, saw her. She was alone, Tony would be coming when she finished her tea. Jane reacted fast, stepping up quickly, holding hard to the handrail, place herself on George's path. She managed to stop George's descend, but George hit his head on the hardwood.

Jane screamed for help, Miss Bingley was apologizing, "I slipped, I lost my balance."

Jane looked at her, others were coming. "You lie, you pushed him."

Jane called out, "Quickly, he is bleeding."

Lord Tobias was the first to arrive, "Miss Jane, please get my cousin Albert."

Tony was already going up, "I will do it."

Caroline wanted to hush Jane. "She pushed him," Jane said before Caroline could lie, she wasn't afraid.

Caroline started crying, "She is lying." Nobody was paying attention.

Tobias pulled out a handkerchief and pressed on the bleeding forehead. George was out.

Charles was also there; he believed Jane. He was not a fool, Charles suspected that Caroline was mad. She was undoubtedly acting deranged.

"She has no reason to lie. Caroline, stay in your room until I can talk to George." Charles' voice was no longer jovial but had a hard edge.

Jane looked at Charles, he looked different, not willing to bend to Caroline. "I am not lying, it wasn't an accident. She ran towards him and pushed him, I stopped his fall."

Charles ordered a footman, "Stay by her door." He needed help, who to talk to?

Hurst was right behind him, "Charles, let's talk, we are brothers after all," he looked at Louisa who just stood there. "If you go to your sister, stay there with her, Madam, "he bowed lightly and followed Charles.

Albert ran down, "Tobias, don't move him. Steve, come." Albert checked. "The neck seems okay. But, he will need stitches. I will need needle and thread." Mary said she would bring it. He instructed them how to pick George up.

"Bring him to his room," Albert said, wishing for the hawk to appear.

Jak was there, ready to help, after hearing what happened. He wanted to examine Miss Bingley. He thought this was a good time for his lord to make an appearance.

The hawk, in a queue, flew to follow Albert and the ones carrying George. Jane went to see Lizzie. Tony went to help her cousins. Caroline was nasty, but this was her worse ever, Tony thought.

"I must go and check on George, but cannot leave you alone with your sister, Miss Jane, will you call Jak?" Darcy asked when Jane came into the room.

The puppy followed Jane, but changed its mind and went in another direction. A soft knock at the door, and the door open.

Elizabeth sat up, "When did you come?" She said, +looking at the newcomer.

"My child, what is happening?"

It was her father, dressed like before, his head covered.

He went to her side and held her. "You two must leave, let me take you."

Jak came and asked Jane to wait outside. He locked the door.

"Sir, tell her. You couldn't protect her, not before when, you know."

"My dear, he is right, I can change into any animal, Jak into some. You will be the same. While I am an animal, my powers are somewhat diminished, it is best, that way I can stay hidden. I am Thor."

Elizabeth smiled, "Are you?"

From one second to the next, Thor had climbed on her bed.

"So, you are, no wonder I liked you so much." She petted Thor.

He changed back, "I couldn't bear being away from you, it hurt too much. Our daughters stay home; their husbands come with them. They bring us much happiness. But Jak is right, when I am Thor, my senses are not as sharp. If I take you away, the threat doesn't stop. It is terrible, now they are willing to hurt you to get to William, I worry. "

"What is going on?"

"Either Lady Sil or her husband is around. They will follow wherever you go unless we can stop them. I have to know for certain. Our council will decide their fate."

"Maybe we can lure them?" Darcy suggested.

"It could work, I will come as an older man, Jak's relative."

"And Thor?"

"One of the ones around here will be Thor."

George was healed with the assistance of the hawk once Tobias and a Steve left the room. He had a large bump and a few stitches on his forehead. Sutures, he didn't need, but Albert thought necessary.

"That nasty woman, she tried to kill me." George was boiling up.

"Why?" Albert wanted to know.

"Because she wants to hurt William. I can feel danger around William. It has been so since we nearly drowned." George told him about the stranger. "I need to see William."

When everyone left the room, Darcy sat by her. "Come here," he pointed at his lap.

When she sat on it, he held her, "I saw the baby, so tiny, a wondrous sight."

"How?" Elizabeth's eyes opened up.

He told her. "I want to see it, how big was he?"

He showed the palm of his hand.

"What was he doing?"

"Perhaps he wasn't well. But as soon you were better, he put a finger into his mouth." Darcy was smiling from ear to ear.

She applauded, "How marvelous," she moved her head up and kissed him.

"I love you," he told her, "so much it almost hurts."

A realization came upon Elizabeth, "I love you, William Darcy."

He held her tight, his eyes bright with tears. "This was one of the worse days of my life. One was knowing Richard was dead; the other when I thought you were losing our baby, our Richard, and maybe you as well. But now, this is a day I will always treasure, the day you told me you love me."

They sat there, basking on their love. Warrior moved closer and put his head near Elizabeth, inside her womb, the baby smiled.

His parents love made him feel very happy, soon he would be with them. The nasty thing was hiding behind him, but he moved the best he could. He hadn't been distressed. He was using his powers to uncover whatever was trying to hurt him and his mommy. He was a unique child, he smiled and put his thumb back on his mouth.