Sorry it's been a while guys, classes are kicking my butt still! But today, I stayed home sick (damn stomach bug!) and decided to do some writing. Took me literally all day, but hey, better late than never, right?

Anyways, UPDATE TIME! This one is for jujupops494, since it was their suggestion. Hope you like it!

Updated: 10/14/2013

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A beautiful stranger had arrived in Whitechapel tonight.

She was tall, swathed in clothes from head to foot.

Atop her head sat a spun turban, tied tight; she wore a long-sleeved blouse and long skirt that brushed the ground when she walked.

The only visible parts were her face and hands. She had beautiful dark caramel skin and light golden-colored eyes that seemed almost hypnotic to look at.

And she had just settled in town.

She smiled as she walked into her new shop.

Above it was a small apartment in which she would sleep.

But tonight, she didn't sleep.

She planned.

She had to make sure she would get all the customers she needed for her shop to be successful.

Moving outside, she stared at the sign, a grin stretching across her lips.

'M. 'S STATUE SHOP'

…

A week had passed since the Elementals had come, and everything had been rather peaceful for Benny and Ethan.

Which only put Ethan on his guard more.

"E, you gotta calm down babe," Benny said as he pulled his reluctant boyfriend from his house. "If we're paranoid all the time we'll never get anything done." Ethan mulled over this as he let Benny lead him into town.

"I would say you're right, but every time I begin to relax, BAM, something bad happens to us." Benny rolled his eyes as he continued to pull Ethan along. "Where the hell are we even going?"

"Rory told me about a new shop that opened up in town. It's filled with really cool looking statues apparently. I wanted to check it out."

"Whaaaat?" Ethan groaned. "Whyyy?"

"I don't know, just do," Benny said, shrugging.

"Stupid elemental spell casting boyfriend," Ethan grumbled as they continued to walk.

Benny only chuckled.

…

"Hello gentlemen, and welcome to my shop. How may I help you?" a warm voice called out as Ethan and Benny entered the shop. Along the walls and on the sales floor were decorative statues in all shapes and sizes.

Ethan noticed some animals that looked in mid-scurry, some in mid-fight, and even some birds in mid-flight.

"Do you make all these yourself?" Ethan asked as he inspected a coiled snake that looked extremely realistic and ready to strike.

"I do," she said, coming up to him. "I also do personalization, if you two would ever like one done," she said with a warm smile as she handed him a business card.

"Thanks," he said, pocketing it without looking. He turned to find Benny staring intently at a group of statues. "B what's up?" he asked, moving next to his boyfriend.

"Just looking at the detail on some of these. Rory wasn't kidding, these are amazing."

"Yeah I know, I was looking at some animals over there," Ethan said, cocking his head as he looked at the one Benny was looking at. It was a couple sitting on a stone bench, holding hands and smiling as if they were posed for a picture. "Look at the detail," he said, kneeling down. "These are beautiful," he told the lady, who smiled at him.

"Thank you. I do enjoy what I do," she said with a light chuckle. Benny moved over to find a young girl in mid-twirl, her skirt still whirled up and her face locked in joy. Ethan got up from his spot and moved deeper into the shop. Here, he found even more statues, some of people, some of animals.

He stopped when he ran across one that was of a young teen boy. The boy was leaning casually against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest and his face in a permanent cocky smirk. Ethan shivered at the resemblance; the statue looked like Rory, down to the last detail. Shaking his head, he turned and saw another statue.

This one was of a couple of teen girls, their arms wound around each other, smiles of delight on their faces. One girl was taller than the other, and had a self-satisfied smile on her face. The other was slightly shorter, and looked just pleased to be posing.

It was Sarah and Erica.

"Wow," he murmured as he leaned closer. "This lady is good." He moved closer and his foot caught on something, making him fall just a bit, his hand flying out to the statue in front of him. As his hand connected with the cold stone, he fell into a vision.

Sarah and Erica laughing as they posed for the statue
A loud hissing sound.
Then stone versions of them where they once stood.

Ethan shook his head and stared at the two girls.

"Sarah..? Erica…?"

It wasn't just a statue of them.

It was them.

He turned and looked at the cockily-smirking Rory, who was casually leaning against the wall.

"Oh Ror," he whispered, shaking his head. "I'll save you guys, don't worry." Turning, he quickly found Benny and grabbed him. "My mom and dad called. They wanted me home for lunch. Come on," he told him as the lady smiled warmly at them.

"Please come back soon. I love doing statues of young couples!"

…

Ethan shivered as they made their way home.

"What's goin' on E?" Ethan shook his head and Benny stopped him. "Ethan."

"Those weren't statues," he whispered, closing his eyes.

"What?"

"They weren't! They were people! When I went towards the back, I saw ones that looked like Rory, and Sarah and Erica! Then I fell and my hand landed on the Sarah and Erica one. I had a vision. It was really them!"

"So you're telling me that you think that nice lady in there was turning people into statues?"

"Yes. When's the last time you heard from Rory?"

"Couple days ago when he called me while he was at the shop."

"Doesn't that strike you as weird? He's always calling us for one thing or the other. Why would he suddenly stop?" Benny was silent as he thought about this.

"Ethan, that's insane. He's prolly just busy being undead."

"Benny, I know what I saw."

"Okay, okay, let's say you're right. Why would she be turning people to stone statues?" Ethan shrugged and pulled out the card she gave him.

"Look at the name Benny," he whispered, showing the card to his boyfriend. "Read it."

"M. D. 'oosa'?"

"Medusa," Ethan whispered, watching the understanding cross Benny's face.

"Medusa."

…

As Ethan and Benny returned to Ethan's house, talking strategies, Ethan stopped.

Something was wrong. Moving deeper into the house, he found a note waiting for him.

"Ethan,

Benny's grandma is watching Jane while your dad and I run down town for a bit. We're getting a statue done at the new shop. Be home later.

Love, mom," Ethan read out loud, fear contorting his features. "She has my parents."

"Ethan."

"Benny, she has my mom and dad!" he exclaimed, dashing up the stairs to his room, Benny on his heels.

"What are you doing E?"

"Stopping that snake-haired bitch," he said, pulling out his dad's gun. "Once and for all."

…

After stopping at Benny's to warn Grandma about what was going on, they rushed back downtown, the gun heavy in Ethan's pocket.

"You sure about this E?"

"She has my parents. I'm not stopping till I set them free." Benny reached for his hand and stopped him, giving him a long kiss. "What was that for?" Benny smiled and shook his head.

"Just in case." Ethan smiled and took a deep breath before entering the shop.

"Hello boys, welcome back. Come for that statue-ing?"

"I want my parents and my friends set free," Ethan said, making the woman frown.

"What?" Ethan ignored her as his eyes traveled around the shop. There, in a corner, was his mom and dad, glowing under a decorative light.

"Mom…Dad…" he whispered when he saw them. He felt Benny's hand on his shoulder, reminding him what they were there to do. "Let them go." She narrowed her eyes at them and waved a hand, making the blinds in the shop windows drop and the door lock. As the lights began to dim she walked around the counter.

"Who are you two?" They were silent as she walked towards them. "I don't know what you think you're going to do, but it's useless," she purred in a smooth voice, stopping a little away from them. "It's much easier to join me. You won't even know it happened." With a smile, she began to unravel her turban.

The shop was filled with loud hissing now. Ethan closed his eyes and pulled the gun out of his pocket.

"Ooh, big shiny weapon," she chortled, "A fat load of good that'll do you." Ethan opened his eyes and looked at the floor, realizing Benny was moving in front of him.

"BENNY DON'T!"

"You'll save us E," is all Benny said as he opened his eyes and stared at the beautiful woman. She smiled and let the turban fall off completely.

Where Benny once stood was an exact stone replica.

"Benny," Ethan whispered, staring at the back of the statue. The woman laughed and moved closer.

"He'll make a fine addition." Ethan growled in frustration and turned on her, his eyes closed. "How are you going to shoot that wittle gun if you can't see?" she teased, laughing. Ethan knew she was right, but closed his eyes tighter as he began to concentrate.

Suddenly, he felt as if he was floating.

He could see everything, including himself.

But she couldn't see him. Not the floating him anyway.

And then Ethan realized that his powers were developing. Smiling in his still floating form, he moved behind himself.

"To the right a bit," he murmured, watching as he moved just a bit. "There… Now shoot!" On instinct, he pulled the trigger. The force of the shot rocked him on his heels. Opening his eyes, he squinted as he watched her shake.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" she screamed right before exploding into dust. Ethan opened his eyes and watched as the multiple statues around him began to wriggle, move, and groan as they came back. Benny cracked his neck and looked at Ethan.

"I knew you'd do it." Ethan gave him a grateful smile before collapsing on the floor.

…

"E? You okay?" Ethan opened his eyes and met the tired ones of Benny and his Grandma.

"What happened?"

"You used so much energy transporting yourself like that, you wore yourself out," Grandma said, giving him a light smile. "Good job."

"Thanks, but how did you know?"

"I did a recap spell on you. It showed me what happened, but through your eyes." Ethan nodded and sighed.

"My parents okay?"

"Everyone's fine. No one remembers a thing. You saved them."

"Just like I knew you would." Ethan grabbed Benny's hand and pulled him down for a kiss.

"Next time don't be so cocky."

…

Yay, Ethan saved the day! Determined little fucker wasn't he?

Well, hope everyone liked it, and I'll see ya'll next time.

In Bethan We Trust

-JustMe133