Of Fire and Ice

I don't own any characters from W.I.T.C.H I just own this plot.

A/N: Ok by popular demand and the will of the author. A small happy chapter is in order.

Chapter 20

I stroll into the kitchen and look at my mom square in the eye. She just freezes and looks at me giving me full attention. I try to speak but the words seem to not make it out of my mouth. Mom offers a small smile and then I find myself smiling back. I say, "Mom I'm sorry for running away. Can we please not keep fighting?"

Mom sighs and says, "I believe we do have to let go the anger. Next time just don't run out until we talk ok Taranee?"

I smile and I can hear pans rattling. Indicating my brother and dad were "conveniently" in the kitchen. They both act like cooking is what they have been doing all along. Mom looks at them with a quirk eye brow and asks; "Now guys you weren't spying on us were you? Or was it that cooking suddenly took over?"

Both scratch their heads and say, "Hey who's hungry?"

Mom and I smile at the two goofballs. Then they both give us a nice tomato, cheese and fried ham. Dad asks, "So is the Cook war over or do we need to break out the deserts?"

We both say, "Oh some pie will bring a peace treaty."

Dad sighs and says, "And women say food is to a man's heart. I think it's the other way around."

We both giggle, we have already come to a truce but we just love dad's pie. Hey you have to be a con artist to get dad's special pecan cream pie. We wait pretending to be glaring at one another then when the pie comes we shake hands and eat. It was so good and I smile with whip-cream under my nose. Peter says, "Now Taranee please keep your manners."

I smile extra sweetly and say, "Yes brother."

He gives me a strange look and asks, "You ok brat sister of mine?"

I nod and say, "Everything is going to get brighter. Oh and mom you're not dreading Clarice and my buddy coming over are you?"

Dad and Peter give me a nervous look. I just sit there waiting patiently. Mom's eyes don't have the dark they once had. I smile and ask, "Are you still afraid?"

Mom smiles and says, "No but I'm still going to be on guard. Although I won't be as cold Taranee and Clarice was one of my friends so maybe I can start again."

"THANK YOU MOMMY! You won't be mean to my buddy and you will talk to her right."

Mom sighs and says, "I'll try to find some common ground. I can't make any promises."

I hug her and it is a peaceful day as love begins to grow once more. Little did we know an upcoming disaster is about to take place.

Well all is well or is it? Anyway sorry my chapters are coming up short but I have a lot on my mind.

Witchygirl: Thank you for you enthusiastic review. I'll try to finish this fic soon.

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