A/N: Ello! Tis moi again! I have new pics up on my profile just for this chappie since as I've mentioned before I hate describing people. Wait a second...boys!

Reid: Yes, oh beautiful Authoress?

Tink: Shut it, Garwin. Where's Chase?

Caleb: Chase? Chase who?

Tink: You know who the bloody hell I'm talking about! Now where is he?

Pogue: Ohhh that Chase!

Tyler: Well, you see we sort of shipped him off.

Reid: In a box.

Pogue: To QueenofWeird1995.

Caleb: She wanted him.

Tink: Did you at least remember to punch holes in this box?

::Silence::

Tink: Well, I certainly hope he makes it there still breathing! Enjoy the chappie!

Chapter Four: Blood and Slap

"What the hell?"

The voice yelling inside the room scared me so much that I ended up falling off the bed, right onto my ass. I looked up ready to murder whoever had just woken me so rudely when I saw that that person just so happened to be my very pissed off brother. I then looked to the bed and saw Reid sitting up probably looking as spooked as I did. This definitely couldn't end well.

"Caleb-," I started but he shot me a glare that froze me right on the spot.

"I actually came up here to apologize to both of you for last night because I felt really bad about it. Then, I walk in to find a guy that's supposed to be so close to me that he's my brother and my actual sister in bed together! Just answer me one thing: why her, Reid?" Caleb asked.

"It's different with her, Caleb," Reid answered.

"Different meaning that you won't give her the toss two days from now just like you've done with every damn girl you've fucked? I've known you our whole lives. I know how you work, Reid," Caleb snapped. This caused Reid to jump off the bed and get in his face. Could my life not be complicated for oh I don't know an hour?

"Obviously you don't. To you all I am is trouble, a headache, the fucking thorn in your side! If that's how you think of me then why the hell are we even friends? The Sons will survive without me, hell you'll probably be better off without me ruining everything. So, get the fuck out," Reid said a bit too calmly in my opinion.

This couldn't be happening. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. There was no possible way that Caleb and Reid were actually going to stop being friends over me. They just couldn't.

"If that's the way you want it then fine. Just remember that you were the one that made the choice, not me and not them," Caleb replied and then headed for the door.

"Wait just one fucking minute!" I yelled causing them both to freeze and look at me. "You didn't have shit to say when it was Pogue in Reid's place. You didn't have shit to say either when Pogue spent the night in bed with me only to turn around and be all over his ex that same damn night! I know for a fact that you heard Evelyn say that I'm destined to fall in love with one of the Sons so why the hell can't that Son be Reid?"

"Because, Eluxria I know how he is. I know how he treats women. You might be lucky and get a week out of him and then he'll do the same thing he always does," Caleb answered.

"You mean what Pogue did? Why is it only Reid that catches shit for mistreating women? You can't tell me that the others haven't done it too, even sweet little Tyler I'm sure has had a one night stand," I hissed.

"Baby Boy's a virgin, Minx," Reid muttered.

"Not helping," I snapped.

"It's not just the women, it's also the Using. Do you think I want to see my sister become a widow at thirty? That's if you can manage to tame him," Caleb said sadly.

"That won't be a problem, I'm the Key after all," I shot back.

"Well, isn't this a charming sight?" a voice asked from the doorway making all three of our heads snap to the direction it had come from.

There stood a very smug looking Chase Collins. What the hell?

"Chase? What are you doing here?" Caleb asked.

"Interesting question that. I actually was hoping to have a few words with Lux," Collins replied. When neither of the boys moved he added, "Alone."

I looked at Caleb and Reid who both seemed on edge but my brother gave me a slight nod telling me it was alright. I knew that one or both of them would Use to listen in.

"Well?" I asked when the door was shut behind them.

He leaned in close and whispered in my ear, "I know what you are, Daughter of Ipswich"

When I backed away from him in shock he was gone. Normally being called that wouldn't freak me out but it was the way he had said it. I had known the second I'd met him that there was something off about Chase Collins and now I knew why. He was the fifth bloodline descendant. I was positive. I didn't know how he was alive but he was which meant that I needed to talk to Evelyn and possibly all of the fathers including my own. Before the boys could come back in I let my eyes shift to black and was gone.

When I literally popped into the lounge of the Danvers' house I almost gave Evelyn a heart attack until she saw who it was. Then she just looked confused.

"We have a serious problem," I informed and then recounted to her what had happened.

"It does appear that he may be who you believe him to be," she said when I was done.

"The only real problem is that the Sons may not be willing to listen. They are not united at the moment, they are completely at odds with each other," I explained with a sigh while pacing back and forth in front of her.

"How so?" she asked.

"Caleb found Reid and I in bed together this morning. To say that he was not pleased would be an understatement, for all I know they may no longer even be speaking at this moment," I answered.

"That does pose a problem. Your only hope may be Mr. Parry, he and your brother are very close. If Caleb were to listen to anyone it would be him," Evelyn advised.

"Pogue is too busy running around with Kate. They all act as if there isn't danger quickly approaching, it's very frustrating," I vented.

"If the Sons are unwilling to listen then perhaps it is time for you to call upon your connection," she nearly whispered as if she were afraid my temper would flare.

"Seph? If I bring them in there will be only one outcome. Are you willing to face that?" I asked with a frown, finally stopping to look at her.

"They will have to find out eventually, might as well be now," she replied.

So, I made the call that I had been hoping to put off for as long as possible.

"Ello," the voice on the other end of the line greeted.

"It's time," I responded flatly.

"The Danvers' house?" they asked.

"Yes," I answered.

"Be there in five," they said and then the line went dead.

Five minutes later right on the dot three people appeared in the lounge.

"Persephone," I greeted.

"Eluxria," she responded.

We glared at each other for a moment before identical smiles appeared on our faces and we ran to each other embracing. When we broke apart a looked to the other new comers.

"Perseus, Gabriel," I also greeted the other two.

"It is good to see you again and still breathing, Lux," Gabe shot at me.

"Yeah, I thought for sure you'd be six feet under by now," Percy agreed.

"Thanks, assholes," I replied with a smirk.

There was then a throat being cleared which put an end to our playful banter. I couldn't help it, they were as good as family to me.

"My apologies. Evelyn Danvers this is Persephone or Seph and Perseus or Percy Crowe and Gabriel or Gabe LeSath. Guys this would be my mother, Evelyn," I introduced.

"My daughter has spoken very highly of you, I can only hope that she has spoken the truth," Evelyn said and then left the room.

"I hate to break to you but uh your mom is," Seph started.

"Pretty damn creepy," Percy finished.

They did that a lot. Guess it was a twin thing. If Caleb and I started doing shit like that I'd shoot myself.

"For once I have to agree with the demon twins," Gabe said with a look of disgust.

"Wait, where are the other two?" I asked just noticing their absence.

"Mikey had to get all pretty and Raph...well, you know Raph," Seph answered.

"I'm telling you this is the right place!" someone yelled from the front porch.

"Speak of the devils," I muttered as I walked to the front door.

I yanked it open to see a very red faced Raph and a smirking Mikey, very typical for them. See Raph was the serious one of the group, sort of like Caleb while Mikey thought everything was a joke, he just loved to laugh and have a good time.

"Raphael, Michael," I greeted earning their attention.

"Luxie, baby!" Mikey exclaimed and then picked me up and spun me around. I swatted him on his back until he released me.

"Figured you'd be dead by now with that mouth of yours," Raph said as he made his way past me.

"Why does everyone keep saying that?" I asked with a huff as I shoved Mikey inside.

"Because they don't know you like I do, babe," Mikey answered while he waggled his eyebrows at me.

"Michael Shaw, for the last time we kissed once! Once!," I yelled and swatted him across the back of the head for good measure.

"You kissed who?" a voice asked from behind me, a very familiar voice. Oh, shit. I spun around and there stood a not too happy looking Reid. Not good.

"Reid! I didn't hear you come in," I responded with I'm sure a very fake looking grin.

I looked to Mikey for help but he just shrugged. Asshole.

"Nice try, Minx. So, who was it you were kissing damn it?" he asked again.

"It was actually two years ago and I'll have you know it was on a dare. Mikey is like a brother to me, weirded us both right the hell out," I answered and it was the damn truth too.

"Oh, shit. Well, damn. I didn't mean-," he started but I gently placed my hand over his mouth to shush him.

"It's alright, I would have thought the same thing," I whispered before quickly removing my hand and replacing it with my lips in a quick kiss. When we pulled away from each other Reid wrapped his arms around my waist while mine went around his neck and we rested our foreheads together. It was a moment that made the butterflies in my stomach go crazy until somebody coughed loudly and sent me crashing back to Earth.

"Very subtle, Mikey," I muttered and then turned around while staying in Reid's arms.

"What can I say? I'm good like that," Mikey replied with a grin.

"Uh-huh. Anyway, Reid Garwin this would be Michael Shaw," I introduced.

The boys nodded at each other in that way that only guys can. I will never understand that. Girls we bounce up and down or wave like idiots or hug and squeal but guys? Oh, no they just nod.

I rolled my eyes at both of them and then led them into the lounge where I was sure the others were. Reid refused to let go of my hand which didn't bother me one bit. Being near him felt right to me, like I belonged by his side and nowhere else. When we entered the room it was to find Raph arguing with Seph and Percy, also very typical.

"This doesn't concern us in anyway, Persephone," Raph growled.

"We all agreed that when she called we would come," Seph snapped.

"So, you can get the fuck over it already, Raphael," Percy added.

"Damn, they sound like us," Reid whispered in my ear. I nodded in response.

"If you don't want to be here then you don't have to be, Raph. I won't be offended," I told him as Reid and I walked to the center of the room where the fight was taking place with Mikey right behind us.

"It isn't that I don't want to help you because you know I care for you as a sister, Lux but this...helping them?" Raph spat 'them' out like it was the most disgusting thing in the world.

"I don't mean to sound rude but what the hell are you all talking about and what are they doing here?" Reid asked.

"Well, you see I would actually rather explain all that with the rest of the Sons here," I answered.

"I'll have them here in two minutes," Reid told me and then left the room, cell phone in hand.

"You didn't tell them?" Seph screeched.

"It was on my to-do list," I muttered, trying not to make eye contact with any of them.

"Let me get this straight, not only are we supposed to fight a battle that isn't ours but the people we're supposed to help don't know jack shit about us?" Gabe asked sounding completely dumbfounded.

"Back off you two, I'm sure she's had a lot of shit to deal with," Mikey barked. Although he was the joker he was extremely protective over yours truly.

"Michael's right. We must keep our tempers under control if we are to meet the Sons," Raph ordered.

The sound of many male voices brought silence to the room. I glanced at each of the people in the room silently begging them to control themselves. Raph nodded at me letting me know he was on my side and would help keep the situation in order. My boys walked in and I tried to gage their expressions but they weren't giving anything away.

"Before you all just start blurting shit out I would like the chance to explain everything," I said as the Sons stood to one side of me and the others stood opposite them. Talk about putting me in the middle jeez.

"I told them to just listen to you so the floor is yours, Minx," Reid told me with a small encouraging smile. Gah, I was crazy about him.

"This would be the Blood of Salem. Persephone and Perseus Crowe, Gabriel LeSath, Michael Shaw and Raphael DeCourt," I announced/introduced.

"And we already know you, Sons of Ipswich," Raph informed them with a nod.

"Mind explaining how you know us?" Caleb asked.

"I was getting there," I grumbled.

"Perhaps it would be better if I explained it," Seph said while coming to stand next to me. I shrugged letting her know I didn't give a shit either way and went to take my spot by Reid. "Now gather round it's story time. In June of the year 1692 the Salem witch trials began. There were ten families that were stronger than the rest, ten that were sure to stand out. Five decided to stand and fight while the other five chose to run. Because there were only five left many innocent lives were lost that may not have been. When it was all said and done in September of that same year the fathers of the five remaining families held a meeting in which they all agreed that they had been betrayed, left to their deaths and therefore revenge was in order. They traveled to Gallows Hill where on the blood of their fallen brethren they placed a powerful curse on those that had wronged them. The five families that remained behind were Crowe, LeSath, Shaw, DeCourt and Collins. The five that ran were Danvers, Parry, Putnam, Simms and Garwin."

A tense silence gripped the room when Seph had finished her tale. It felt like the calm before the storm and there wasn't a damn thing I could do about. Reid gripped my hand firmly in his. I knew then that no matter what he wasn't going anywhere.

"So, you're telling us that your ancestors are the reason we age?" Caleb asked.

"They felt that your ancestors should be punished in an appropriate way," Raph answered.

"Because they were so selfish and valued their lives more than friendship it seemed right to them that they should shorten that which they had held so dear," Seph elaborated.

"And now we get to pay the price for something we didn't do!" Pogue snapped.

"There is a way out," I piped in.

"You must make amends for your ancestors sins, that is the only way to lift the curse that is upon you," Raph said in that creepy way the he just loved to do.

"How the hell are we supposed to do that?" Reid demanded.

"With her," Gabe answered and pointed at me.

"The Key," Caleb whispered.

"I am the Key, I am the bridge between the two Covenants. Only when you all stand on the same side and fight the battle together that your ancestors should have will it be lifted," I confirmed.

I watched in awe as my brother stepped forward and held out his hand to Raph. When Raph reached out and they gripped each other's forearms I couldn't stop a few tears from falling down my cheeks. It was something that I had waited to see for far two long. Reid put his arm around my waist and pulled me close to his side, placing a tender kiss on my forehead.

"Gabriel, Michael, Perseus, you three come with me. It's time we did some scouting," Raph ordered as he and Caleb moved away from each other.

"And what exactly am I supposed to do?" Seph huffed with her arms crossed.

"You're in a house filled with guys think about it, Twin," Percy replied with a wink and then they were gone.

"The asshats could have at least sent me my car," Seph grumbled.

"What kind of car do you have?" Pogue asked.

"A 1967 Shelby GT500," she answered.

I swear I thought Pogue was going to pass out. Maybe I wouldn't have to worry about him being with that hag from Hell, Kate for much longer after all. Seph was drop dead gorgeous, had the Power and the chick was majorly into all things that went fast. Match made in Heaven much? I just didn't know how I hadn't thought of it sooner.

A pair of keys dropped on the floor at Seph's feet.

"You're welcome!" Mikey shouted from the front yard.

I looked between Pogue and Seph and couldn't help but laugh. He was eying those keys like a man lost in the desert would some water.

"Hey, Persephone, I think you better take my boy for a ride before he passes out from lack of oxygen," Reid teased.

"Sure thing! I'd be happy to. So, what do you say big tall and studly? Wanna go for a ride?" Seph asked looking right at Pogue with a wicked smirk.

"Shit yeah!" he replied and they both ran for the door.

"So, you two together huh?" Ty, who had been silent the entire time, asked once the sound of the car was gone.

Sonofabitch! I knew that was going to come up eventually but I was hoping with the Blood showing up it would kind of just fade into the background for a few days.

"We'll discuss that matter once we are all present and the other Covenant isn't," Caleb growled with a note of finality before stomping out of the room.

"I take it that's a touchy subject," Tyler noted.

"Yup," Reid and I both said.

"Well, seeing as how my dear brother is all kinds of pissed at me I guess I'll be staying with you again," I said as I gave Reid a seductive smirk and trailed my nail down his chest causing him to groan.

"I guess so but first Nicky's," he replied.

Ty and I looked at each other before hauling ass outside.

When we pulled up to Nicky's, after going to fetch Ty's Hummer, I noticed Seph's car parked outside. This could be interesting. As we walked in the first thing I saw were Pogue and Seph out on the dance floor grinding like there was no tomorrow. Then, I saw a very pissed off looking Kate. Very very interesting.

"You get the feeling there's gonna be a cat fight tonight?" Reid asked.

"Big time," I answered.

"I've got twenty on Persephone," Ty said as we made our way to the bar.

"There's no way in hell I'm betting against that tigress, Baby Boy," Reid responded and then turned to order us some Cokes.

"Just letting you two know if she wasn't in such a good mood and you called her that she'd tear your heads off," I warned them.

"What should we call her then?" Ty asked.

"Seph or Sepha but never Persephone, she hates it like I hate Eluxria," I replied.

Then the shit hit the fan. Kate walked right up to Seph and shoved her shoulder. I watched for a minute as Pogue tried to calmly separate the two girls and then decided to take pity on him.

"Be back in a flash," I said and gave Reid a peck on the lips before making my way to the trio that were quickly gaining attention.

"Get your slutty hands off my man, whore!" Kate screeched just as I got to them.

"I don't see your fucking name on him anywhere!" Seph shot back.

'Help!', Pogue mouthed to me making me chuckle.

"Whore seems to be a favorite word of yours when pissed off ," I noted.

"Who the hell asked you?" Kate hissed. Oh, the claws were out for sure but messing with myself and Seph? Not a good idea.

"Nobody, won't stop me from jumping in though. You see Pogue here is a grown ass man and highly capable of making his own choices. It's clear to me that he's made his choice and it's not you, honey," I replied as sweetly as I could.

"How do you figure he hasn't chosen me?" she snapped. Girl was dense.

"Hmm, it could have been when he was in bed with me the other night or when he was feeling her up on the dance floor. You know I'm really not sure how I figured it out," I answered still playing the sickly sweet card.

"Or it could be after we leave here and I take him to a hotel to fuck him long and hard," Seph snarled.

Then Kate made a huge mistake which would cause Seph to make an even bigger one. Kate slapped her and Seph Used to shove her in return. I looked into Seph's completely pitch black eyes and wanted to scream.

So, this in a way solved my dilemma. I couldn't possibly choose between Pogue and Reid soooo I brought in Sepha. No worries I plan on switching to her P.O.V. once in a while and I might write up a sequel not sure yet. Plus, now there's even more yummy guys. Gabriel, Michael and Raphael are all arch angels by the way and Persephone and Perseus are both Greek mythology.

Percy: Do you really have to use my full name?

Mikey: She was explaining your name, numb nuts.

Lux and Seph: Shut the hell up for once!

Tink: The boys have been driving them insane. Anyhoo, review time!

Reid: Thanks to Cityoffire101, it's always great to have more lovely women admiring me.

Lux: Reid...

Reid: Sorry, Minx. I'll make it up to you later...in my bed.

Caleb: What did you just say to my sister, Reid?

::sound of running, yelling and then crashing::

Tyler: Thank you so much, QueenofWeird1995! I appreciate you thinking I'm sweet. ::blushes::

Tink: Et tu, Baby Boy? You gonna leave me for a reviewer like Chase did?

Tyler: Not that one...I just got rid of Chase I'm not dealing with him again.