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Okay I realized that I didn't explain how old Will and Sarah are in this fan fiction; both Will and Sarah are 15. The story takes place three years after the books.


Chapter 2: Summer Vacation

When I got home I heard a Welsh voice say to me "Your brother says you've met a very pretty girl." I turned to see Bran standing in the living room.

I grinned at my old friend "Very pretty." I confirmed.

Bran had started regaining his memories about a year ago and confronted me to confirm that they were memories and not his imagination. Simon, Jane and Barney still did not know what had happened but we figured that was because they were only human no matter how gifted. Bran however was still the Pendragon and even if he had chosen to stay on earth he was still of Royal blood.

Bran and I went up to my attic bedroom to talk more privately. "Well? Who is she?" Bran asked

"Her name is Sarah Alexander." I said slowly. How was I going to tell him that this girl, who he had never met before, was his cousin? Bran must have known that I was holding back information.

"Will." His voice was commanding and full of authority. He was and would always be the Pendragon. "What aren't you telling me?" his voice was not angry but concerned. I looked at him.

"Her mother was Morgana le Fey." His eyes were wide at this information. He had taken off his dark glasses as he had started doing frequently when we were alone.

"King Arthur's half sister?" he asked "the evil witch who tried to kill him?" I laughed at that

"Morgana le Fey was King Arthur's half sister, but she was the second Old One, she was never evil, people just liked to picture her that way."

Bran was silent for a while "So, this girl is my cousin?" he was asking for conformation but I could also see the panic on his face.

I nodded "Your cousin who was born into this time."

Bran took a deep breath "Her parents?"

"Her mother went with the rest of the Old Ones to the castle at the back of the North Wind."

"What about her father?" Bran asked.

"Her father is not an Old One but he knew who I was."

Bran's eyes met mine "do you think she knows?"

I shook my head. "No. I don't think she has a clue about anything" Bran nodded. "So you're staying for the Summer?" I already knew the answer of course. He was staying until the Summer was over then he would return back to Wales. His Summer had started just before mine but the next day would be the last day of school for me.

"Of course" Bran was grinning now "Your mother's great cooking is the only real reason i came though." I threw a pillow at him and we laughed.


The next day Sarah sat with James and I again during lunch. We talked some more about random things and once again I asked if I could walk her home. Sarah smiled and said "Of course." As we headed to the manor I asked her a few questions. I came to the conclusion that she was either a really good actress, or she had no clue about the Old Ones.

When we reached the front door she turned to me and asked "Would you like to come over for a while at some point during this summer?" She was biting her lip and her eyes were looking worried.

I smiled "I'd love to. Is it okay if I bring a friend over?"

She smiled and said "Yeah! Of course!"

We made arraignments to meet the next day. Bran looked a little exited at the prospect of meeting his cousin.

"What is she like?" Bran asked as we headed down the path to the manor.

"She's really nice and smart," I told him.

There were no words that could describe what Sarah was like.

As we got to the front of the manor I heard a whispering in the wind

'The time is almost upon you Will. Prepare yourself.'

I turned around. "What's up?" Bran asked.

"Did… did you hear something a moment ago?" I asked

"No," he said in confusion "Why?"

Then I saw a girl who was standing on the path a few yards behind me and Bran. She had light blond hair and brown eyes. But she was white and she was transparent, I blinked and the girl disappeared.

"Will?" Bran questioned, worry in his tone.

"Nothing," I told him "just my imagination." Bran didn't push the subject.

Who had that girl been? She was dead, I knew that for sure, but I had never met her before. Why would a spirit of the dead come to me when she didn't know me? And what had her warning meant?


Disclaimer: I do not own The Dark is Rising series I only own Sarah and the ghost.