Chapter 5
Seth's POV
"Okay, so she is 16 in her years, which equals to about 160 human years. She is a star spirit, which makes sense because in Spanish 'Estrella' means star. Uh, and her aura changes due to what color her eyes are. She has strong magical capability. I couldn't read her past." Bracken reported.
"Uh, okay, where is she going to sleep?" I asked
"Gavin will have to move out of the guest bedroom and Estrella will move in there." Grandpa Sorenson said. When he said this, Gavin looked like he wanted to jump for joy. Bracken, on the other hand, didn't look too pleased about this change. Ha Ha, poor Bracken. He finally has some competition for Kendra. Good for him.
Estrella's POV
My hand went straight to my neck and felt around for my necklace. I held onto it tightly. Yes, these were the ones, I'm sure of it. I thought back to my first year in magic school, when I learned the summoning spell. It's become quite helpful over the years. And, yet again, it is showing its helpfulness.
"Are you sure these are the ones?" She asked slowly.
"Yes, of course I'm sure." I thought.
"We'll be right over." She answered back.
(Next morning)
Cassandra's POV
So, Seth and I walking through the forest, hand in hand, and Seth was telling me about the stranger who had visited them last night. I felt a twinge of jealously. What if Seth liked her better? What if she steals him from me? Well, I'd have to steal him back. Simple.
Gavin's POV
I was finally out of the guest room and officially allowed to roam the house (except the dungeon) Sorry, Estrella, but I get freedom (and a shot to take Kendra from Bracken). Stan came up to me today and told me that I could have my freedom back as long as I behaved.
Kendra's POV
Gavin is free and has the ability to roam the house freely. I have a feeling that my life is about to get a lot more complicated.
(Next week)
Bracken's POV
We were all getting used to Estrella being upstairs and Gavin popping up randomly around the house. I am still annoyed about that. Now, Gavin is going to try to take Kendra from me. Well, newsflash Gavin, Kendra is mine.
Gavin's POV
Okay, I'm going to do it. Give Kendra the ring I got for her I mean.
"Kendra!" I called out to her across the yard. She turned around and smiled. I ran across the yard to her.
"Hey" Kendra said
"Hi, I, uh, got something for you, as a peace offering." I said. "Here." I handed her the box. She opened the box. "I mean, if you don't want it, then I-"
"No, it's amazing. Thank-you" She looked up at me with bright eyes.
"You like it?" I asked.
"Yes" Kendra bit her lip. She looked up at me. We leaned in closer until we were barely an inch apart. Kendra's lips met mine, and we kissed. Like, for 30 seconds. It wasn't exactly a soft kiss. Well, let's just say it was the best kiss ever. We finally pulled apart, after what felt like one thousand years. I slipped the ring onto her ring finger, on her left hand.
"Thank you so much Gavin. It's beautiful." Kendra said softly.
Kendra's POV
What was I doing? Kissing a guy that killed some of my close friends, then betrayed me! Also, I have a boyfriend. But I had a connection with Gavin. It was special.
(Suppertime)
Bracken's POV
We were all seated around the table when I noticed that Kendra and Gavin were making a little more eye contact than usual. Had something happened between them? If so, then what? Do I need to know? Does it affect my relationship with Kendra? With Gavin being free from imprisonment, it could be anything.
"Bracken, I do believe that it is your turn to do the dishes." Gavin said sweetly. Ugh. He's right. It is. That sucks.
"Seth! I'll pay you 5 bucks if you do the dishes and bring Estrella's food up to her." I hoped the $5 bribe would work.
"Make it 10." Seth said.
"Fine, 10 bucks"
"Done." Seth got up, picked up all our dishes and walked into the kitchen. Seth is doing the dishes for me, so then I could keep an eye on Gavin. There was an awkward silence. Seth walked through the dining room and up the stairs, carrying a plate and climbing up the stairs. Right now, due to the silence, I was half-wishing that I was giving Estrella her food. We all kind of stared at the floor. Where was Seth and his jokes when you need him? Oh, right doing my jobs. Ugh.
"Sooo-"I began, but was cut off by Seth running down the stairs, followed by…Estrella?
"Seth?!" Kendra called out. Seth just glanced her way, and then ran out the door. We all gathered at the window, and saw Seth and Estrella open the gates and usher two limping figures inside. They walked into the living room. I saw a young man and young lady who looked about the same age as Estrella. The young man had tan skin, golden hair, and gold eyes. The young lady had silver hair, silver eyes, and pale skin.
"Sol! Luna! I missed you so much!" Estrella shrieked. She hugged the boy and then the girl. She noticed us staring at her. 'Oh, uh, this is Sol, and this is Luna." She said, motioning to the boy, then the girl. "Sol is a sun spirit, because 'Sol' means sun in Spanish. Luna is a moon spirit because 'Luna' means moon in Spanish." Estrella explained. I stepped forward.
"Can I do a few tests?" I asked.
"Uh, I guess so?" Luna said.
"What about Sol?" I asked
"Sure, whatever." Sol said calmly.
(A few weeks later)
Seth's POV
Everyone thinks Sol, Luna, and Estrella are trustworthy, so they are allowed to roam around the house. They have all demonstrated strong magical powers. Cassandra and I have gone on a few more dates. Not much has happened for a few weeks, so something big is probably going to happen and shake everything up. Great. I was walking through the woods when I walked into Gavin.
"Uh, Hey?" I said uncertainly.
"Hi." Gavin said.
"I was just thinking, it's so quiet at Fablehaven. Like, it's as if none of the drama over Sol, Luna, and Estrella, had ever happened. You and Bracken haven't even had a fight. It just makes me think that something is going to happen and change everything." I told Gavin.
"Yeah, I know." Gavin said as we were walking back to the house.
(A/N)
Sorry for skipping so much time in this story….. Please forgive me!