Daughter of Ipswich

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

It Ends Tonight

I quietly trudged down the stairs from Caleb's bedroom, down to the "welcoming room", which is where his mother spent all of her time drinking and smoking.

But I felt a impending doom of sorts, as I headed down the stairs in my new baby blue, sleeveless dress, which had a little shorter than knee length skirt (more like mid thigh length), and a thick black ribbon going around my waist, which was tied in a elegant bow on my back.

And to be honest, I thought I looked like Alice, but in a more modern sense, due to my hair being up in a stylish bun, with little rhinestones and ribbon intertwined, and cute black heels.

"So you guys understand, right?" Caleb suddenly spoke up, making me stop in my step, and listen to the conversation he was having with Tyler, Reid, and his mother.

It was silent for a couple of seconds, before I overheard Evelyn pipe," Caleb, you can't do this alone! We have to go to the others."

"We can't do that."

I quietly sat down upon the stair, listening to the conversation going on down below.

"He'll kill us all, including you." Caleb spoke quietly, yet trying to express to his mother that this was the only way," Pogue was the final warning."

"We have to go to your father." Evelyn pleaded, making me bit my tongue.

William loved Caleb, don't get me wrong, but…I don't know if he would be willing to help Caleb or even…give his powers over to Caleb.

"No," Caleb hissed," I know what you're thinking; Mother, and you know what'll happen."

"But he loves you," Evelyn pleaded again, almost as if she was trying to make herself believe that too.

I heard Caleb take a deep breath before grunting," Well, then, he'll die with that secret."

But that simple comment made my heart break. His father loved him, dearly, but had blinded by the powers of magic. But it was obvious Caleb didn't feel loved.

Everything was silent for almost a minute, leaving me plenty of time to try and recollect my thoughts and sympathies for Caleb and William.

"Where's Celeste?" Tyler questioned, breaking the silence.

"Upstairs, changing," Evelyn announced, as I heard the distinct sound of someone sitting down upon a chair.

Evelyn then growled to the boys, acting the way I wished my mother would act," You should have never, ever, let this happen. You boys know she is unique, the last of her kind you could say. She shouldn't have ever been involved in this or released her secret to you."

"You're wrong," Caleb suddenly spoke up. "Without her speaking up we wouldn't have even known that Chase could possibly be the descendant of the Putnam family. And none of us can change the past…"

Caleb then took another breath and continued," And you all now, he is using her against me."

I leaned forward slightly interest. How was Chase using me against Caleb? Other than the fact that if Chase gets his powers then I'm going to be Chase's slave.

"It's got to stop." Caleb finished, making me scowl in frustration.

Why was this happening to me! Why was Chase using me against Caleb? How was he? And what was Caleb planning to do tonight?

"I want you, two, to take Celeste to the dance." Caleb quietly announced," I'll meet you there. I don't think he'll try anything in the open."

"Would you just let us help you?" Reid groaned," And Celeste has got strong powers. All of us combined could whop his ass! You know we've got your back."

"I know you do," Caleb reassured, but he added seriously," But please, just for once, do what I ask."

Everything went silent again, making me sigh in defeat. I hated not knowing what was happening, especially when my life, Caleb's life, and everyone else I loved was in the balance.

"What is taking Celeste so long?" Tyler asked once again, while I still sat upon the stairs pouting.

"I'll go check on her," Caleb sighed, but still I didn't move, as I sat there. I didn't see the point in even moving I had no power over my life any more.

I heard Caleb's feet moving towards the stairs, towards my hiding place, while everyone else remained quiet below.

But as he became closer to more frustrated I became with him and everyone else. They were telling me anything. And all I knew was that I was supposed to go to Fall Fest with Reid and Tyler, while my date went and did something else. Probably risking his life to save the world.

Suddenly I felt Caleb's warm hands touch my shoulders, and coo," Celeste?"

"Some date you are," I sourly spat, as I looked up at his eyes, daring him to explain himself.

But Caleb didn't say anything, nor did he move. In fact all he did was stare at me.

"How is Chase using me as a weapon against you?" I questioned, while I kept glaring at him.

Caleb then sighed, and sat down next to me," He casted a spell on you, after he had attacked you and Pogue."

"What?" I gasped, looking at him. This couldn't be happening me!

Caleb placed his hand upon my cheek, and cooed," He casted a spell of paranoia on you. He is trying to drive you to the brink. And by tonight, this spell is supposed to take full affect."

"Paranoia?" I frowned. I could have come up with a spell ten times better than that.

Caleb sighed and continued in a serious tone," It's going to drive you insanity, by midnight. You could get so paranoid that you will eventually want to kill yourself. He is trying to make you put down your guard so he can get to you. Because he could separate you from us then. Do you understand now?"

I somberly sighed, and pulled my face away from Caleb. I guess that is why I'm not being left alone. I'm supposed to go berserk and kill myself. Great…

"What are you going to do while I'm with Reid and Tyler?" I asked, trying to keep my composure, but I was starting to feel that annoying feeling of paranoia creep back into my mind.

Caleb sighed and stood up," I'm going to Putnam Barn. But I promise I'll see you back at Fall Fest."

I narrowed my eyes at him, and scowled. How could he act so nonchalant about something this serious?

Caleb then held out his hand for me to take, but I refused it and stood up on my own.

How could I trust a man to help me up off the ground, if he won't tell me the full truth about anything?

I pushed my way past him and down the stairs into the welcoming room.

"You look beautiful, my dear," Evelyn weakly smiled, as she noticed I was coming down with Caleb trialing behind me. But I'm also sure that I probably looked very angry.

"Thanks," I grumbled back, as I marched over to the front door. "Let's get this party over with."

But I was to angry with myself and with Caleb to even pay heed to Caleb saying," Can you give us a second?"