A/N Hello! I am so sorry I haven't updated in so long! I'm busier than should be legal. I'm having a lot of boyfriend trouble, and I have 5-billion papers to write, and my parents are pressuring me about college (even though I'm only 14), and my favorite sister has requested that I send her my fanfic, starting with book one, but it's in the wrong format, so I have to edit it. Plus, I've restarted my series, and am changing major parts of the plot.

So, this makes it so I have very, very little time in which to write. However, please don't worry, because I will finish this.

Also, a few people messaged me complaining about Daphne, and you know what? Screw you. She doesn't suck; Sabrina can't always be the star; and stifling MY creativity is not a good idea. To the rest of you…=)

Chapter Four

As soon as the army disappeared, Daphne collapsed. Sabrina, still in shock, sat there for a moment, staring in awe at her little sister. Then, the older girl launched into action, pulling Daphne's limp arm around her shoulders, supporting her weight.

Sabrina began to descend the hill, going slowly, praying she wouldn't stumble. Halfway down, one of the scouts cried out, seeing the two girls coming. Henry and Veronica raced up the hill, relief clear in their eyes. Not only had they had to give up Sabrina, the strong one they knew for a fact could take care of herself, but shortly after Sabrina left, Daphne had gone missing, as well.

Henry hugged both girls tightly before picking up Daphne, bridal style. Her head lolled over his arm as he practically ran down the hill, Sabrina following with Veronica.

After the rest of the family, Puck, and Mr. Canis had been informed of the girls' return and had assembled inside the infirmary tent, they all, with the exception of Puck, turned to Sabrina. They wanted an explanation of why Daphne had gone missing; they wanted the story of how Sabrina had vanquished the Scarlet Hand; they wanted to know why she looked so terrified.

And all Sabrina could think was, "I want to go back to when Puck would hold me in his arms and tell me everything would be ok."

Sabrina immediately ridiculed herself for that thought—she hated Puck, after all.

It isn't so much that I want Puck, Sabrina reasoned. It's that I want to feel safe again. Loved.

Sabrina was pushed onto a cot by the bustling nurse. Veronica sat next to her, wrapping her arms around the blonde girl, holding her close. Sabrina let herself relax in her mother's arms, breathing in her unique mom scent. It was comforting. It reminded Sabrina of happier times, when the family still lived in New York City. Before any of this family business nonsense started.

"Well?" Jake asked, practically jumping up and down with excitement. "What happened!? I told you you'd be fine, 'Brina! Was there a portal? How did you invoke the magic?"

Sabrina opened her eyes again, looking at her uncle. "I didn't." And then she launched into the story, telling about what Daphne had said; telling about how nothing had happened for Sabrina; and finally, telling how Daphne had shown up and saved the day.

"And…that's it. She just raised her arms, and there was all this wind and thunder, and the army just…disappeared." Sabrina took a shuddering breath. "I guess all this time, I never was the One. I guess it was always Daphne—I mean, sure, none of thought it would be her but…let's face it. She's more innocent than anyone else in the entire world, even after everything we've been through."

The entire family had been silent the entire time, stunned by the unexpected twist. Finally, Jake sucked in a huge breath, and the spell over the tent was broken. Daphne began to stir, Veronica hugged Sabrina tighter, and Puck burped loudly.

"Do I have to be here?" he whined. "What do I care if that stupid bitch wasn't 'the One'? Doesn't really affect me, does it?"

Mr. Canis growled, deep in his throat. "You listen here, boy…"

Henry, however, interrupted. "Oh, just shut up! Go. Nobody cares. It isn't like you're doing anything helpful. It isn't like you're even being civil. So just get out, or I will make you get out."

Puck glared for half a second and then stormed out of the tent. Sabrina blinked away angry tears before going to her sister's bed, sitting at the foot and holding the little girl's hand.

Daphne opened her eyes and smiled when she saw Sabrina. "Told you…it wasn't you," she said in a weak voice, grinning. "I did it, didn't I? I got rid of them?"

Sabrina smiled, squeezing Daphne's hand. "You did it, Daph. You vanquished the bad guys—just like a princess."

Daphne's smile widened, and she started to sit up.

Veronica pushed her back down with a gentle hand. "Take it easy, sweetie. You're body handled a lot of magic, and you need to rest." She kissed Daphne's forehead, smoothing the girl's hair over her head.

"Fine," Daphne mumbled in a sullen voice. She immediately brightened. "Does this mean I get extra dessert?"

*****

A little while later, back in the Grimm home, the family, with the exception of Daphne, who was asleep, and Sabrina, who was watching over the little girl like a hawk, convened in the kitchen.

"Something has to be done," Jake said. "It has to be a spell. I mean, what else would make those two hate each other so much?"

The family was discussing the problem of Puck and Sabrina. None of them could understand what had gone wrong. A few months ago, they had been a perfect couple, and then BOOM! No more.

"But who would cast a spell on children?" Granny wanted to know. "Who, but the Scarlet Hand, would even care if they were in love?"

Jake and Henry exchanged a look. "Darren," they said in unison.

"But he's dead!" Veronica argued. "We saw his body ourselves. We buried it, remember?"

"Who else would have a grudge against them?" Jake said. "If not Darren, someone he knew. Someone he was close to. Maybe someone else came through the portal—someone with magic."

"Well then," Relda said, her eyes taking on a cold resolve and her German accent giving the words weight, "we have a mystery to solve."

*****

A/N

Unfortunately, due to the fact that I have a writers block the size of Jupiter, me writing will not be on a regular schedule. I am so sorry, and I promise, this WILL be finished, but…it might take a while. So…go back, reread, get some school done and…wait. It will be finished one day, but…maybe I'm holding onto it because once this is done, I'm done. And you'll all forget about me…

Anyways, PLEASE GO AND VOTE FOR MY STORIES! If you love me, you will. ^.^