"I have to," she said and walked out. I sighed and punched the wall. This girl was trying to kill herself.
Chapter 8: Victoria
Posie's Point of View:
I woke up in the morning all giddy. My Family liked Seth, approved of him, and thought of him as part of the family. Even Paige liked him. She even told me that he was her new favorite brother. I got out of bed and took a shower. I put on some loose light blue jeans, a red shirt, and my brown boots. After school, Prue was going to go and pick Seth up, so we can play baseball. I went downstairs and found everybody ready. Paige had both of our school bags in her hand.
"Let's go," she said.
"What about, oh, I don't know, breakfast?" I said. She snickered.
"I have it in the car. Now, move it." I swear her order was like an alpha's command. She was scary when she wanted to be.
"Bye, guys," I yelled. There was a chorus of good byes. I got into my car and so did Paige. I started driving and looked down at the cup holders. There were two cups like the take away ones you got from a coffee shop. Piper must have transformed two of the regular cups for this. I took a mouthful and so did Paige. It was hot chocolate.
"At least Piper decided to cut down on the coffee," commented Paige. I nodded. Piper and the others were practically living on coffee in the morning. Piper decided that it was time they cut down. Paige and I gladly agreed while the others protested. I laughed at the memory.
There were two pieces of brownies and I took one and gobbled it down in one bite. Paige took hers down in a few bites. Nothing could beat Piper's food. Even Seth agreed.
We got to school and as usual everyone stared. Paige glared at them all and they showed fear. Only a nice girl named Angela didn't stare. I had to remind myself to do something for her. We walked to our first class and sat down. This year, Paige and I only had two classes together since we were both in advanced subjects. Both of them were before lunch. Bella was in my study period which was after my two periods with Paige and right before lunch. Our two classes passed in a blur and I had study period. I put my books in my locker and got out my history book. I usually pretend to read while in reality I zone out.
I took everything a hundred times before, so I didn't need any studying time. I entered the library and saw Bella sitting by herself in a table by the corner. I sighed and went over to her. Phoebe wanted to tell Bella we were witches, but Paige argued with her about that. She couldn't make a scene when Seth was there, so she waited until he left.
I put my books on the table and she looked up at me. Her face was pale, she looked like she hadn't eaten in days, and her eyes were puffy. She had been crying. I could understand why. I mean if my boyfriend and best friend left me, even if it was for supernatural reasons, I would be the same way she was.
"Is this seat taken?" I asked. She shook her head and I sat down. We sat in silence for a few minutes until she decided to break it.
"Why are you sitting with me?" she asked weakly. I smiled at her and took a pencil out of my bag.
"You looked like you needed some emotional support," I said. She smiled a little. "Have you eaten anything in the past week?" I asked. She nodded.
"I haven't been that hungry, though," she said. I was so mad at that blood sucker and that dog. Usually I would call them vampire and werewolf, but I was too mad. My force on the pencil caused it to break in half. Bella gasped. She probably never saw someone break a pencil.
"If that bloodsucker or boy come near you again, I will torture them," I threatened my voice dripping with venom. She gasped probably wondering how I knew.
"You know?" she asked. I nodded.
"If I tell you do you swear to keep it a secret," she nodded. "My family and I are witches." She gasped again. I continued. "It's a family tradition. I'll tell you the shortened version of the story. The Halliwell family is the descendant of the Warren line of witches that started with Melinda Warren, daughter of Charlotte Warren in the 17th century. They are the most powerful line of witches in history. One of the things that have made the Charmed Ones (five sisters, that's us) and all witches in the line so strong is their bond as a family. Their bond as sisters is important because for it is directly linked to their powers. Each Warren witch would possess at least one of the four original powers: Telekinesis, Molecular Immobilization, High Stamina, and Premonition. Telekinesis is moving things with your mind. Prue and Paige are under that category. Premonition is seeing the future and past. That's Phoebe. Molecular Immobilization is stopping time, Piper. I'm high stamina. We exist to protect the world from demons, warlocks, and ghosts and everything else evil. These are our powers. Prue can move things with her mind, move things she can't see, send out waves of energy, and be in two places at once. She's the most powerful. Piper can stop time, blow things up and change an objects physical form. Phoebe can see the future and the past, read minds, levitate, feel emotions, and deflect attacks. Paige can move things through teleporting, we call it orbing, orb, which is teleporting, change her appearance, heal, and speak every language. Leo is our whitelighter. Whitelighters are like guardian angels for witches. He can orb, heal, change his appearance, and is like a walking magical creatures encyclopedia. Paige and I are half whitelighter only her powers are more whitelighter while mine are all witch. Coop is a cupid. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true. He can fade, which is another form of teleporting, feel peoples' emotions and has a certain ring that gives him a lot of other powers. Wyatt has all of those powers plus countless others. I can control water, fire, air, the ground, and ice. I can also manipulate the weather and heat. I can also flame. That's how we got here. It's another form of teleportation. The five of us girls are the Charmed Ones." She couldn't speak. I would be in shock too if it was me.
"Is that why you don't talk to anyone?" she asked. I nodded.
"We don't interact much in fear of them being in danger," I answered. "Why don't you sit with me and my sister for lunch?"
"Sure," she said. I noticed she was wearing the bracelet we gave her for her birthday.
"I see you like your birthday gift," I said. She looked at me wide eyed.
"It was you," she said with realization.
"Paige and I left it for you," she hugged me.
"Thank you," she said. I hugged her back.
"You're welcome," the bell rang and we gathered our stuff and walked to the lunch hall. I looked and saw Paige sitting at our usual table. Bella went to get some food and I made my way over to Paige.
"Hey," she said. I smiled and sat down.
"We have someone sitting with us today," I said.
"Who?" she asked.
"Bella Swan," I answered. She sighed and nodded. Bella walked over to us and all eyes in the cafeteria turned to us. Bella sat down with us. "She knows," I whispered. Paige nodded.
"Hi, Paige," said Bella shyly.
"Hello again, Isabella," said Paige. Her nineteenth century speech was showing. Bella didn't correct her. She must really be depressed. I kicked Paige under the table and she glared at me.
"It's Bella," I said. Bella smiled at me.
"How are you dealing?" asked Paige.
"Better, I guess," said Bella.
"Liar," I sang. Paige laughed. Bella smile got a little bigger and original.
"You know we don't accuse people of lying silently," said Paige. Bella looked at us. "We put an ad in the newspaper." I laughed and so did Bella. I was happy she was beginning to feel better. My cell phone vibrated and it was Phoebe. She sent me a text.
Bella is going hiking. Don't let her go. Or at least go with her.
"Are you going hiking today?" I asked. She looked up at me shocked.
"Yes," she answered. "How did you know?"
"Phoebe's a psychic," I said.
"I'll go with you," said Paige. Bella shook her head. "No," said Paige again glaring at her. "I will go with you. Phoebe would not have told us if there wasn't any danger. Are we clear?" she said. Bella nodded quickly. Paige smiled.
"Good," I said. Should I tell her about Jacob and the pack being wolves? "How's Jacob?" I asked. He had been helping her through her zombie stage and depression. She frowned a little.
"His father said he had mono, but I don't believe him," she said. "I saw him in La Push. He was with Sam's gang. Do you know them?" she asked. We both nodded. She sighed obviously sad. I put my hand on her shoulder.
"It'll be okay," I said.
"Everybody natural and supernatural always leaves," she said. A tear slipped down her cheek. Paige put her hand on Bella's other shoulder.
"We're supernatural," she said. "And we won't leave." She assured Bella. Bella smiled a little bit.
"Thanks," she said. I nodded.
"Why don't you go shopping with us tomorrow?" I asked. She shook her head.
"I'm going to check on Jake tomorrow," she said. Paige's face paled.
"No," she almost shouted. I kicked her under the table. "I mean, he could be dangerous. Look we can't tell you okay. All we can tell you is that you should try to remember the Quileute legends he told you about. Try to remember what they descend from." Bella nodded and looked thoughtful for a minute.
The bell rang and we jumped up for class. I walked into biology and sat down at the usual spot. I opened my notebook and started taking notes that I didn't need. My mind wandered over to Seth. I wonder how he was doing. Were the wolves bothering him?
If they were, I would go kill each and every one of them slowly and painfully. I think that the more important question to ask myself was would he phase into a wolf? I mean in three months he has been showing symptoms like a growth spurt, heightened senses, extra speed and strength, and a bigger appetite. I wonder what would happen if he did turn. Phoebe said he was a future wolf.
Sometimes her visions are wrong. I told myself. But what happens if he does phase. If he phases, what happens if he imprints? What if it's not on me? He would have to leave me.
The bell rang bringing me out of my thoughts. I only had two classes left and I decided to ditch them. I met up with Paige at her locker.
"I'm ditching," I said simply. She laughed and nodded. I went to the office and saw Miss Cope typing on her computer.
"Mrs. Cope," I whispered looking pale. She looked up at me with concern.
"Yes, dear," she said.
"I don't feel very well. Can I get a pass for the last two lessons?"
"Of course dear," she said. "I'll take care of it. You just go home and feel better." I smiled and nodded.
"Thank you," I said and walked out. I put my bag in the back seat of the car and stepped in. I hit the gas pedal and drove home. I went into the house and saw Phoebe and Coop there. They were watching a movie.
"Hey," I said. Phoebe and Coop looked up.
"What are you doing home?" asked Coop.
"I ditched," I said simply. "I already know everything."
"Well," said Phoebe. "Prue just finished work and is driving to La Push to pick Seth up right now. He should finish school in about fifteen minutes."
"Why aren't you two at work?" I asked.
"I have to be at someone's house in fifteen minutes to fix their plumbing, and Phoebe still hasn't gotten any replies for her studio." I nodded.
"No one here wants to learn martial arts," said Phoebe. "Can you believe it?" I laughed at her. Coop smiled at his wife too. Phoebe playfully punched me. It was the wrong thing to do. She gasped and fear crossed her face. She was having a vision. When she came back to the present, she looked up at me and Coop. Her look was one of pure terror.
"The red haired female that was after Bella is coming to La Push in about three days. We have to get to her before she enters." I nodded and Coop held on protectively to his wife.
"We can leave Wyatt here with Seth," said Coop.
"Good idea," I said. "Seth can watch Wyatt."
"No," said Coop. "Wyatt can watch Seth. I mean he's got the shield." I laughed a little.
"By the way," I asked. "Where is Wyatt?"
"With Piper at the restaurant," answered Phoebe. She was gazing into space trying to get a vision. Coop looked at the grandfather clock and sighed.
"Work," he said and kissed Phoebe. He faded out and Phoebe sighed.
"I hate when he does that," she said annoyed. I laughed. She looked at the door. "Seth's here and so is Prue." The front door opened and Seth and Prue came in laughing. Seth saw me and I ran into him. I kissed lightly and he laughed.
"Hi," he said. I nodded and hugged him tighter.
"I'm fine too," said Prue walking past us. I laughed at her. My cell phone rang and it was Paige.
"Hey, Paige," I said.
"Hey," she whispered.
"Why are you whispering?" I laughed.
"This is nothing to laugh about," she hissed whispering. "There was a vampire here who tried to kill Bella and me. The wolves got him, and I cast a quick invisibility spell to hide myself from them. I'm orbing back here with Bella."
"Okay hurry," I said nervously. "Paige and Bella ran into another vampire and he tried to kill them. She was about to fight them off when the wolves appeared. She cast an invisibility spell to stay unnoticed by them. They should be here right-" I didn't finish my sentence because the home telephone rang.
"Hello," answered Phoebe. "Hey Paige." Seth sat down on the couch. I sat next to him and Prue sat on the arm chair. "Yeah, she explained." Phoebe sighed. "Okay, bye." She turned to us.
"What's wrong?" asked Prue.
"Paige is staying with Bella to make sure she's safe for the night. She was going to bring her here but decided against it," she explained. "And she wants us to find out who the vampire is. She said he was an African-American or something and Bella called him Laurent."
"Time to make the switch from human to witch," joked Prue as we walked up to the attic. Seth held my hand the entire time.
"Do you want to see us demon hunting?" I asked him. He nodded eagerly. I smiled a little and we entered the attic. I was really worried about Seth. What would happen if a demon hurt him? I couldn't live without him. I had Prue and Phoebe to help. Nothing would go wrong. Phoebe went to the Book of Shadows. Prue went to the little potion table we kept there. I was stationed at the scrying table.
"Okay," said Prue. "What do we make? A locater potion to help with scrying?" she asked and we nodded. Seth sat on the couch watching me. I dangled the crystal over the map and it started moving. Focusing on vampires, I watched it circle La Push. It landed on the old place where they held past Bon Fires. They must be there burning the pieces of him.
"Where is he?" asked Prue looking up.
"Getting burned to crisp by the wolves," I answered. "They're at the old place in La Push where they used to have old Bon Fires."
"Well," said Phoebe. "I found him. His name is Laurent. He's a nomad. He has no special ability and I guess I can add here that he's dead." She got a pen and added the dead part to the Book.
"That's it?" asked Prue dropping an ingredient to the potion. Phoebe nodded.
"Look for the red-head and the dead tracker," I said. Phoebe started flipping through the Book and I started scrying again. I looked up to see Seth sitting quietly.
"Are you okay, honey?" I asked him. He looked up at me and smiled.
"Yeah," he said. "I was just wondering. You and your sisters are the Charmed Ones right. Don't you need Piper and Paige for this?"
"We might," said Phoebe. "But Bella needs a friend and Piper is trying to have a normal life and give Wyatt a much deserved one. Coop is fixing up a few houses."
"LEO," yelled Prue. Leo orbed in.
"Hey guys," he said. We all waved.
"Leo can you check with the Elders about this vampire nomad named Laurent and a red-headed one with a dead tracker mate?" asked Phoebe.
"Gee," he said. "Well that narrows it down." Seth laughed.
"We don't have all the facts yet," said Phoebe.
"Okay," he orbed out.
"Will you need the Power of five?" asked Seth.
"The Power of Three will just have to be," said Prue. We all smiled. Phoebe left the Book and got a wooden box off one of the selves. It was the box which contained the protective crystals.
"Seth," she said. "Can you out these in a circular pattern around the house?" Seth took the box and nodded. He went downstairs and Phoebe turned the pedestal so we could see the Book.
Prue and I went up and Prue started to read.
"Victoria, a rogue vampire with flaming red hair and her mate is a vampire tracker named James. She has a special ability to sense when danger is near. It's called self-preservation."
"That's how she's been avoiding us and the wolves' defenses," I suddenly realized. "She can sense when we're near, so she flees." The sisters had come close to cornering her once, but she got away.
"Is there a spell to block it?" asked Prue. Phoebe started scanning the page again. Victoria has been getting pretty close to La Push. The wolves might be asleep or something and she gets too close to Bella or Seth. I couldn't bear to think of her coming that close to Seth.
"No," said Phoebe bringing me out of my mental rant. "There's no spell to block it." She ran her hand through her now short black hair. It had grown since she had cropped it. Great, I thought sarcastically.
Seth came up and hugged me.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"We just found out that the vampire we're tracking can sense when we're near, so she avoids us. It's nothing big."
"Sounds like something big to me," he commented. I laughed a little. He had no idea what we go through. I had to take him home. As if reading my thoughts, Prue answered.
"Seth," she said. "I better take you home. Things could get dangerous and Posie would skin us alive if we let anything happen to you." I laughed a little. Seth sighed.
"Come on," said Prue. "I'll drive you home." I gave Seth a slight kiss and smiled. He turned and reluctantly walked out after Prue. Phoebe came over to me.
"I had a vision and I don't think you're going to like it," she said.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Seth is going to go wolf in a few weeks," she said. My mouth fell open.
"What?" I asked. She sighed.
"I saw it this morning and read it in the other wolf's mind yesterday when I went to pick up Seth," she said. "Look, his future is a little fuzzy, but I don't think Victoria's behind his transformation. There are already enough werewolves to get her. I think another vampire is going to trigger his change."
"Great," I sighed. I didn't want Seth to be doomed to the curse of being a protector. It was bad enough he was tied to a witch. All that was left was for him to turn into something supernatural. And that was going to happen in a few weeks.
"It'll be okay," she said. "Do you think we should tell him?"
"No," I said. "If your vision comes true, then, it's best if he figures it out when he turns."
"Okay," she sighed. Out of all my family, Phoebe likes Seth the most. She says he's the little brother she never had. Piper and Leo call him the son or little brother they never had. Coop feels the same way they do. Prue and Paige are still in the friend status, but they got along. It was fine with me.
"What potion was Prue making anyway?" I asked Phoebe. She looked over and scanned the ingredients.
"Looks like an invisibility potion," she said and started laughing. "Maybe she wants them to take another snap at Paige." I laughed a little too.
A swirl of bright white lights appeared signaling them that someone was orbing in. Paige appeared a second later.
"I thought you were sleeping over with Bella," said Phoebe. Paige sighed.
"So did I," she said. "That wolf, or canine or whatever you call it, decided to visit Bella tonight through her window. I got out of the room just in time before he caught my scent. He told her to try and remember the legends. I think he wants her to figure out his secret."
"Jacob?" asked Phoebe.
"No, Little Red Riding Hood's wolf. Of course it was Jacob," she snapped obviously worried for her new found friendship with Bella.
"Calm down," I said. "She'll be fine. Jacob's her friend. He won't hurt her." Paige sighed and closed her eyes. She was probably trying to sense Bella and see if she was alone or not.
"Bella's alone," she said and sighed. "Just thought I'd give you a heads up. By the way, I sensed Prue. She's going to be here in a few minutes. I'll go look out for Bella. Bye." She orbed out and Phoebe flipped through the Book.
"What are you looking for, now?" I asked.
"A way to track Victoria. There has to be a way. She can't keep avoiding us. Her power can't be able to save her forever." I sighed and thought of the wolves. Bella would most likely figure it out. She's smart. Phoebe gasped as she was being pulled into another vision.
She came out of it and fear was fixed on her face.
"Bella figured out they're wolves. She's going to confront them about it tomorrow. One of them is going to lose his temper and phase. Not a pretty sight. Don't worry. I think Jacob rescues her." I sighed. Only Bella would have the nerve to aggravate them.
"You think," I said remembering that she didn't know if Jacob saves her or not. "What if he doesn't save her? She could die."
Phoebe sighed. "I don't know. Everything about the wolves is unclear. The only wolf that's clear in my visions is Seth in the future."
"Seth is a wolf," said Prue entering the attic.
"Will be," I said. "Phoebe saw it."
"I think I may have found something else out," said Prue. "Victoria has been trying to get through not only their defenses, but ours too. Remember when Piper and I hid up in the tree and she was able to turn back just in time to get away even though she didn't see us."
"It was her power," said Phoebe. Prue held up her hand.
"She's also been able to avoid the wolves. But where was she heading both times?"
"Forks," I guessed. Prue nodded. "But the Cullens left. What would she want there?"
"Remember Phoebe said Edward left her because he loved Bella and didn't want her to get hurt," Prue said. We nodded. "Edward killed her mate. What if that's what she wants, to kill Bella, mate for mate." My eyes widened and so did Phoebe's.
"Mate for mate," said Phoebe resounding Prue's words.
"It looks like we're all going to be on high alert, now," I said. Prue and Phoebe nodded.
"I'll go call Piper and tell her," said Phoebe. She went out of the attic.
"I better tell Paige," I said. Prue nodded and left. I focused and flamed to Bella's house. She was sleeping on her bed and Paige was sitting on the rocking chair watching her like a hawk.
"Paige," I whispered.
"What are you doing here?" she whispered back.
"Let's go downstairs and I'll tell you," I whispered. She nodded and got up. I opened the door and walked outside with her. Closing it softly behind us, we walked down the stairs.
"What's wrong?" she asked in a normal voice when we were downstairs.
"We found out about Victoria," I said. "She has a special ability called self-preservation. She can sense when danger is near. We also found out she-" Paige cut me off.
"Wants Bella. Mate for mate," she finished. I nodded.
"That vampire in the meadow," she explained. "He said that's what she wanted and then he tried to take a snap at us."
"What time is it anyways?" she asked again. I glanced at my watch.
"It's 12:37," I said and groaned. "We've been demon hunting for five hours. Usually we end up vanquishing the demon after those five hours. Piper should be back now."
Paige yawned and stretched. "I better get back to Bella." She was about to walk back up the stairs when I caught her hand.
"No," I said. "You've been watching her all day. Go home and I'll get someone else to watch her."
"Like who?" she asked.
"Me," I said simply. "I'll stay the night with her and try and piece everything together. You should go home and get a good night sleep. Just come back tomorrow when she's asleep and we'll trade places." She gave me a swift hug.
"You're the best big sister ever," she said and orbed out. I sighed and sat on the couch. A few hours later I heard Bella. She was stirring and screaming in her bed. It must be a nightmare.
"Bella," I said. "Bella," I shook her. She woke up gasping and screaming. She noticed me and relaxed.
"Posie," she said gasping. "What are you doing here? Where's Paige?"
"Paige is at the house," I said. "We traded places last night. Why were you screaming?" I asked.
"I had a dream," she said. "Can I ask you a question?" I nodded at her to ask.
"Is Jake a werewolf?" she asked. I nodded. Her breathing got ragged. I put my hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry," I said. "Everything will be okay." She got out of bed and got some clothes in her hand and ran into the bathroom. I waited for her and she came out a few minutes later dressed.
"I'm going to see Jake," she said running down the stairs.
"No," I almost yelled after her. I ran after her and luckily blocked her path. "You can't."
"Why?" she asked. Think, I thought to myself.
"Because,"
"Because of what?"
"Just, because," I said aggravated. "Don't go."
"I have to," she said and walked out. I sighed and punched the wall. This girl was trying to kill herself.