A Life for a Life
Chapter 5
A/N: Again, all I can say is WOW! Thank you to everyone for you wonderful reviews and encouragements. I really appreciate them. You all gave me courage to continue with this story. In this chapter I start with one of my crazy ideas for this story. (it could happen or it could not. Like I said just bear with me.) I hope you enjoy this chapter.
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"Hello little warlock." Magnus said as he reached the entrance of the Institute.
Tessa sprang up once she saw him. She was waiting for him outside near a stone bench. "I am really grateful that you came."
Magnus smiled. Normally people weren't so formal and friendly with him. Unless they wanted something. He admired Tessa from head to toe before speaking. "You're power seems to be growing."
Tessa gave him a puzzled look. "What do you mean?"
"I sense that you are more powerful, that all." There is an extra energy around you."
Tessa, who was still confused by his statement merely shrugged it off and continued. "I need your help."
Magnus laughed. "I figured as much."
"I need you to help me find a cure. A cure for Jem."
Magnus raised an eyebrow then sighed. He hated to get involved with mundane problems. Especially emotional ones. "I can't."
Tessa's hands began to shake and she took two steps forward while looking into his eyes pleadingly. "Please, he doesn't have much time left."
Magnus rubbed his temples as if trying to fend off a headache. "It's not that I won't do it Tessa. The fact is I have already tried. Will asked me a long time ago and I have been searching ever since."
As Magnus spoke each word Tessa became more numb. She had nowhere else to look. Magnus was her only hope. When Magnus saw Tessa's face go pale he led her to the stone bench to sit. After a few deep breaths Tessa spoke. "You were my only hope." Tessa said, her voice cracking.
Magnus sighed. He hated when females got emotional. It tugged at his heartstrings, though he would never mention that to anyone. It made him feel like he was the worst person in the world. With a low groan he turned towards Tessa. "Okay, I promise I will look again, but I cannot promise anything."
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Tessa stood near the open window in her bedroom, thankful for the cool breeze cooling her skin. She needed it. Everyday Tessa would wait for news from Magnus, but it never came. Yes, she knew finding a cure would take time, but she couldn't help getting her hopes up every time someone was at the Institutes door. Tessa leaned against the window frame and sighed. All this stress was making her nauseous.
"You look pale... again."
Tessa jumped when she heard Cecily's voice behind her. She definitely shared some of her brothers sneaky talents. She sat on the bed and smoothed away wrinkles in her dress that were not even there. Tessa liked Cecily, but today she was not in the mood for Harondale games. "I am not feeling well Cecily. Would you mind if we talk another time?"
Cecily gave a playful smirk as she watched Tessa. "It's pretty obvious why you are ill."
Tessa suppressed her need to sigh and answered. "Please, do tell." Tessa tried to make the words sound kind, but they came out as exhausted.
"You are pregnant." Cecily said as if she was bored with the conversation.
Tessa wanted to laugh, but was too shocked by Cecily's statement. "I can't have children Cecily. I am a warlock."
Now it looked like Cecily wanted to laugh. Obviously she thought Tessa was not very smart. "If you are a warlock then where is your mark?"
"I don't have one." Tessa said even if it sounded dumb to her own ears.
Cecily wanted to comment, but was cut short by Jem walking into the room. He seemed shocked to find them both in the same room. "Am I interrupting something?"
Tessa wanted to say no, but Cecily beat her. "No, I was just convincing Tessa to go see a doctor."
Before Tessa could protest Jem spoke. "I agree. All these symptoms must point to something. I hate seeing you ill Tessa."
Jem's eyes were soft and warm. Full of concern for her. How could she tell him no and make him worry about her further? Maybe if she saw a doctor, she could convince all of them that she was fine and put an end to all of this. Tessa sighed. "Fine"
Jem squeezed her hand and smiled. "Thank you. It would make me feel more calm. I'll call for the silent brothers right away."
"No!" Tessa said and grabbed Jem's arm before he could go. Jem looked at her with a puzzled expression. "I don't like them fooling around in my head. They scare me. Can't we get a normal doctor for now?" Jem looked at her sceptically. "If the doctor cannot find what is wrong with me, then we can send for the silent brothers." Tessa said pleadingly.
Jem thought about it for a while then nodded. "Alright then, I see no problem with that. A doctor will come faster anyway. As long as you are looked at."
Jem pulled Tessa into a warm hug which made her insides melt. "Do you want me to be here when he comes? To hold your hand?"
Tessa gave Jem a warm smile. What did she do to deserve such a wonderful husband? He was more than she could ever have hoped for. "That is very sweet of you, but I can survive on my own. As I been telling everyone around here." Tessa said giving a sideways glance at Cecily who just shrugged. "I am perfectly fine."
Jem pulled Tessa closer and kissed her lips lightly. The tender kiss sent shivers up Tessa's spine and to her disappointment ended all too soon. After promising Jem a thousand times that she would be okay, Tessa waited for the doctor to arrive.
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So there we go. What do you guys think? Hope you enjoyed it.
