Chapter Six
Camille woke the next morning. Her cheeks were sticky and red from many hours of tears the night before. Oscar was always so loving toward Camille. He stood up for her even when they both knew that what she had done was wrong.
Camille looked to her right, Oscar had already gotten out of bed. Camille thought that she would do the same. She swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up. The floor was cold and Camille felt awful. She pulled on her robe and walked outside the bedroom. She looked in each room of the house but Oscar was no where to be found. Camille than looked at the clock hung on the wall in the kitchen. 5 o'clock. Oscar didn't leave for work until 5:30. What is he doing up so early? Camille thought.
Than she realized that he was probably out looking for Maggie. Camille sat down at the table after making herself a cup of coffee. She sighed, recalling what had happened the night before. Maggie had been so cruel, so heartless as Oscar had put it.
Obviously Maggie had never been in love because she didn't understand the crazy things love makes you do. Camille didn't want Oscar to bring Maggie back to their house, knowing that she would probably just make things worse. Camille sat deep in thought. She was tapping her finger against her tea cup when the door opened.
It was Maggie, behind her was Oscar. He pushed her inside and she nearly tripped, his shove full of force. Oscar stepped inside and shut the door harder than usual.
" I found her hiding in an alley. We half to sort this whole situation out. Maggie, sit. Please. " Camille noticed that Oscar only added the word "please" to keep things from getting any worse. Maggie reluctently sat down at the same chair she had sat in the previous night. Oscar sat down as well and looked at Maggie, his eyes still showed anger.
" Now. Why did you blow up at Camille last night?" Oscar asked her.
" Because, she made a deal with him" Maggie spat that last word. " Its my job to protect the stones and giving them to Domorius is definitely not protecting them" It seemed Maggie would never budge.
" What's so bad about giving the stones back to him? They were Domorius' in the first place" Camille couldn't believe that she was actually saying that.
" Camille, you don't actually believe that do you?" Instead of sounding angry Maggie sounded concerned.
" Listen, Camille" She began. Camille didn't want her to begin. Camille didn't even want to hear her voice after what she had said the previous night.
" You are my friend and I care about your well being. The only reason why I got so angry was because you had jeapordized your life by striking a deal with Domorius. You know, He actually can do something to you when he has the life stone in his possesion. If memory serves me correctly he will also be able to set foot here on earth with Umandu." Camille was surprised that Maggie was actually using a friendly tone with her.
" He will probably also be able to kill whoever he wants. And not mention that he will have all this power and you still half to do his bidding. So now do you see why giving him the stones back is such a bad Idea?" Maggie looked into Camille's eyes hoping that she had swayed her friend.
" But Oscar will die! I'm not going to let my husband die because protecting two chunks of rock is more important" Camille's tone remained calm but she could tell that Maggie was becoming adgitated.
" But Camille you don't under-"
" Oh I understand, Maggie. Completely. Its either hand over the stones and spare someones life or keep the stones and someone looses their life over rocks" Camille wasn't going to give in. She would never choose those rocks over Oscar even if it meant that Domorius would have so much more power.
" Maggie, please listen. What if I had to choose between saving your life or letting you die and you were married? What would you want me to do?" Camille asked hoping for the answer she'd been looking for.
" It's my destiny to protect the stones. I am to guard them even if it means giving up my life" Maggie said.
"I know that's your destiny. Maggie please. Give us the stones" Camille knew that is was practically usless even to ask. Maggie thougth long and hard. Nearly 10 minutes went by before she gave them an answer.
" I will think about it" Maggie couldn't believe that she was actually considering handing them over.
" I just need time" She added.
" How much time?" Oscar asked, warily.
" I don't know but this is a tough descision" Maggie answered.
" No more than six days" Oscar said.
" Alright" Maggie answered. Her voice was a little shaky. Maggie knew what was right but she needed time to think it over.
The thought of Domorius having so much power again scared her. She had heard the stories and couldn't Imagine allowing that to happen again.