Gold Hair, Silver Streaks

Chapter Five

By: Silver Dream

Disclaimer: I don't own W.I.T.C.H but I own this story's plot!!

Well, I thought since I waited so long to update, I owed it to you all who like this story to send out another chapter. I wrote it fast, but I think it's good. I bet you can't figure out how to cure our dear Cornelia!!

Outside the Castle

Wind whipped past her face like water, as she glided through the air like it was silk. Her W.I.T.C.H wings had grown into pale, bat wings, reaching far behind her like grasping arms.

I never could fly like this when I was a guardian.. What are you saying? You're still a guardian!

Cornelia beat her wings again, and continued for the castle in the distance. Eleyon would be in her room, so Cornelia headed for the balcony outside the bedroom.

Eleyon stood gracefully at the rail of the balcony, her hand resting against her cheek. A long, blondish white brand hung beside her, swaying in the wind.

There she is!

Cornelia bolted forward, faster and faster until Eleyon saw her as well.

"Cornelia!" The princess shouted over the wind, and furrowed her eyebrows at the guardian's odd wings. Cornelia landed on the balcony and stood sassily in front of her friend.

"Hey, Eleyon." She said, waving her hand sweetly, like nothing was wrong.

"Cornelia!" Eleyon smiled, pulling her friend into her embrace, shivering, for the guardian was ice cold. "Cornelia.. What's wrong?" Cornelia shrugged but her stomach grumbled and she could hardly breathe.

Her chest rose, but no air entered her lungs. "Eh, Eleyon." Cornelia forced out before she collapsed, and fell to the feet of the princess.

Cornelia's Guest Room - Eleyon's Castle

"Is she going to be alright?"

"Princess, she's not even alive."

Eleyon gasped, and placed her hand on Cornelia's chest, feel the bitter coldness of it. She couldn't feel any heart beat. Eleyon fell back into the chair positioned behind her in one of the many great guestrooms. Cornelia laid still on the maroon mattress.

Eleyon bit her fingernail, and leaned back into the chair. Curiosity got the best of her, and she asked, "Are there bit marks on her neck?"

Startled, the nurse lightly pushed the long, silken hair aside, revealing two deep marks. She stared at them for a moment, and then she nodded.

"Yes."

Eleyon sighed, knowing her brother had gotten her friend, and marvelled at how pathetic he had become. She had heard a while back that the witch Nerissa had cursed her brother and his minions to the blight of the undead. Phobos had fought back, and had nearly obtained her seal, but failed.

"Princess,"

The voice of the nurse jerked her out of her remembrance. "Yes?" She answered sweetly, and leaned forward to watch the guardians chest.

"What do we do now?"

Eleyon stared past Cornelia and out of the window, curtains being pulled fiercely by the wind.

"Call the guardians."

Hospital Room 242

The four girls rushed in, tripping over each other. Caleb had called them from the hospital phone, explaining that he had important news.

"What's wrong?" Will asked when they all emptied into the black, white room. The machines clicked and beeped around them, making each girl shiver. The reality of the situation was more than enough to drain them all of their willpower, and reduce them to lifeless dolls like Cornelia.

Caleb paced for a moment before answering. "Cornelia…showed me something. I think she's in Meridian." The girls exchanged looks of confusion.

"Uh, hello Caleb, Cornelia's right there." Irma stated, pointing at her fading friend. Fading friend? All at once, the group turned their gaze on Cornelia, who was literally fading into the air.

"Cornelia!" They shouted in unison. The beautiful guardian was vanishing right before their eyes.

Caleb ran forward and scooped her up in his tanned arms, but her body became light, and her skin began to look like frail paper. Her figure became sheer, like pure lace, and her hair became a translucent golden curtain. After a few minutes she was gone.

Cornelia's Guest Room - Eleyon's Castle

Cornelia's body arched upwards, shuddering Eleyon out of her sleep. She and the nurse jumped forward, holding the wintry guardian's arms to keep her from falling off the bed.

For a moment they heard a faint heart beat.

"Caleb!" Cornelia cried, sitting up in a sharp movement. Eleyon gathered her into her arms, and whispered.

"Cornelia… it's time."

Cornelia gazed into the princess's eyes. "Time for what?" Eleyon smiled.

"To find Caleb. I'm going to send you back as soon as I can."

Cornelia smiled, and hugged her friend, embracing her closely and tight. "Thank you, Eleyon!"

But Caleb was coming for Cornelia. While they embraced, Caleb was jumping through a portal. He was looking for her.

"When?" Cornelia asked, releasing Eleyon from the hug. Eleyon smiled and slid off the bed, and rose to her feet, straightening her robes.

"After we cure you, of course."

Cornelia slipped off as well, and stood up next to her friend. "And how exactly do we do that?" Eleyon bit her lip, but replied.

"You need to have… well, when Caleb gets here, I'll explain everything. Can I ask you one thing, though?" Eleyon widened her eyes in anticipation. Cornelia crossed her arms.

"Sure.."

"Did you.. lose your virginity yet?"

Cornelia was taken aback by her question, but they were friends, so it seem okay to tell the truth. "No." Eleyon smiled, and clapped her hands together.

"Good. Now we wait for Caleb."

There you go!!!!!! Thanks to everyone who reads it, and to those who reviewed the last chapter. I hope this clears up a few things.. also, Nerissa will play a big part in this story, and I afraid to say, but if the majority of reviewers vote for it, THERE WILL BE A LEMON!!!!!!! But who knows, maybe no one will review. But it's up to you guys!!

Silver Dream