And how about that! I updated! :D

Yeah, soo now the plot starts getting interesting, to put a word on it, and we start reaching the part where 'everything comes together' to put a phrase on it. I hadn't originally made this plot point, the 'unexpected revelation' as I called it in the previous chapter, but I was re-reading what I did, and realized that I was making Holly into too much of a kid, and I compared her to Bridge, since Holly is now 13, and she was acting too much smaller, so this was formed :D

Well, I'll get out of your way, and just hope that I don't get any flying projectiles coming my way. Why? You'll find out. [runs off, grinning like a mad[wo]man and laughing evilly]

TrickedPast: Thanks! Wait no more, cause here it is, so enjoy!

Wolvmbm: Thanks! Yeah, she's definitely got it bad, doesn't she? And yeah, Violet's trying to be a mother to her as much as she can :D And I don't know if you got my message, but yeah, I had originally meant to not have James and Bridge find out till later, but it wouldn't work with my revised plot :P And once again, nope, not angry in any way :) I don't mind at all that you've got another opinion, so no hard feelings :D Will do, and enjoy the chapter!

Rik: Haha, ah well, the truth will have to wait for just a teensy bit longer! ;) You'll find out in less than 5 chapters, that's for sure! Thanks, and here's the update, enjoy!

ada69: Ah well, you'll find out sometime soon, so don't worry :) Well, you can read it now, so enjoy!

Luiz4200: Hmm, well, Rose doesn't really want to advertise who she is in the Huntsclan, for one, and also, I want it to continue being a secret, just so that it fits in with my plot ;) Enjoy the chapter! :D

Everyone else: Please enjoy, and leave me a review!

==The Next Day

Cassie had promised Violet that she'd go and pick up Holly from school, mainly because Holly had a banner that she had to complete for tomorrow, and needed some help carrying it. So that's where she was going now, and James had decided to accompany her.

"So, how're you feeling?" Cassie decided to break the ice. They had all left yesterday without another word, and he had been sulking all throughout the day.

"I still feel like I'm being duped. They're not telling us the truth, and I want to know it!" James growled.

"I'm sure they'd tell you if it was crucial to Bridge's de-sappearance." Cassie caught herself, but a bit too late.

"It's ok, I'm starting to lose hope myself, and clearly noted that you lost hope long ago, so I won't force you to keep up the charade of hope." James sighed.

Cassie felt bad then, because she knew that James was hurt by her slip. "Look, I'm sorry, I haven't really been a good friend to you. I come here, and I'm listening to you guys being all optimistic, and I got angry."

James noted that Cassie wasn't very comfortable on this topic, so he extended his arm and grabbing Cassie, enveloped her in a hug. Cassie melted into the hug, because they both needed it, and because they both wanted it. As they broke apart, they smiled, knowing that something connected with them.

They continued walking in silence, not knowing how to continue their conversation, until they reached the middle school.

"So, I guess I'll see you around?" James asked.

"Yeah, for sure." Cassie breathed.

James then turned to face Cassie, and the latter mirrored the former. James then got closer and kissed Cassie on the mouth.

"Hey lovebirds! A little help here!" Holly's voice shook them both out of their reverie.

"Anyway, bye Cassie." James waved goodbye as he left. He mentally kicked himself for not being able to stop thinking about Bridge as he had kissed Cassie.

"So, is he the guy you've been going bananas for?" Holly smirked as she tried to balance the enormous project.

Cassie glared. "If you mean if that's the guy I like, then yes, but no one's going bananas here."

"Suuure." Holly drawled.

"Do you want to walk back home by yourself with that thing?" Cassie threatened, referring to the banner.

Holly flinched. "Who said anything about bananas? Nope not me!"

"Nice try." Cassie sneered.

"It was worth it." Holly shrugged. Cassie then grabbed another part of the banner and they started going home.

"So, how was your day?" Cassie asked.

"Boring, but on the bright side, I got a perfect on my Mythology test!" Holly grinned.

"Congrats! See, there is a bright side to our extra-curriculars." Cassie winked.

"Yeah, except for this one. You'd think that the Student Body would have more people to make a banner, but no, out of the four people they do put on, one of them is a druggie who never participates, the other fell down the stairs and is in the hospital, and the last chick had a very important date she had to go and prepare. Seriously, what kind of school is this?" Holly complained.

"Trust me, it's not as bad as having a Principal that insists that you call him-" Cassie started.

"PRINCIPAL PROFESSOR!" The window to a nearby mauve car rolled down, revealing the angry German behind the wheel. He then sped away, leaving a cloud of smoke.

"Case in point, and I rest my case." Cassie stated.

"Is his car covered in yarn?" Holly snickered.

"I think so. I don't know, he's just weird like that." Cassie rolled her eyes.

==At the Hall Apartment.

"Here, I'll go get the door for you." Holly ran ahead to go and help Cassie get inside the building.

As soon as they got in, they realized that going up the stairs wasn't going to happen.

"I'll take the elevator, and you can meet me up there and help me with the door ok?" Cassie said, explaining her plan.

"Sure." Holly nodded. They then parted ways, Cassie got into the elevator, and Holly bounded up the stairs to go and tell her mother about her test grade. It would take a couple of seconds for Cassie to reach their floor, so Holly had time.

She reached their floor and ran down the hallway, opened the door and ran inside. She went to the living room and started "Mom! Guess-AH!"

==Some seconds before

Cassie got out of the elevator and made her way with the banner. As soon as she heard Holly yelp, she dropped the banner, grabbed a weapon from her backpack, and bounded into the apartment.

Holly came running up to her and hid behind her. Cassie asked "Holly! What's going on?"

Holly only shook her head, and Cassie peered into the house, and saw, walking towards her, Violet...and Rose.

With a sinking feeling, she realized that Holly must have freaked at seeing her mother, duplicated, since she had no idea who Rose was.

"Holly, come on out, no one's going to hurt you." Violet spoke, trying to find her daughter. "Oh there you are."Violet turned towards them and smiled as she took in the scene. Once she saw the weapon, she raised a brow. "You planning on gutting me?"

Cassie smiled sheepishly. "I heard Holly yell, so I came prepared."

"Nothing wrong with that." Rose smirked.

"Come on Holly, go help your sister bring the banner in, and I'll explain everything." Violet smiled.

Holly nodded and walked back out without another word. As Cassie copied the exact same movements, Violet sighed, wondering how she got so distracted.

==Some minutes later

Cassie and Holly had brought in the project, and they had sat down in the living room, where Holly was looking back and forth between the twins.

"So, which one of you is my mother?" Holly asked.

Violet put up her hand. "Right here."

"Talk." Holly stated. Cassie smiled internally at the attempt at bravado Holly was showing.

"Holly, meet your aunt." Violet simply explained, gesturing to Rose.

"My aunt." Holly repeated sceptically. "I have an aunt who's my mom's twin, and I find out about this now because?" Holly asked, not sounding happy.

"Well, we didn't want you to find out at first. It's just pure coincidence that you did." Violet sighed.

"And why the secrecy?" Holly demanded.

"Because I'm not your 'average person.'" Rose brought up her hands to make air quotes, bringing a gasp from Holly.

"You're part of the Huntsclan!" And strike two for Rose for not covering up her mark.

"Now Holly, calm down, ok? Look, Rose isn't evil, she won't go and murder magical creatures alright?" Violet explained.

"I guess. But what-" Holly started to form another question, but got interrupted by a loud clap of thunder, and rain started pouring in.

"Close windows first, ask questions later." Violet stood up, and everyone also went to help close all the windows, and what a storm it was. The rain drops were the size of grapes, and were hitting the windows at full speed.

"Shit. I should go on patrol now, that way we don't have to be stuck out there later." Cassie stated. "I won't take long . Just going to make sure that the Magical World isn't burning down ok?"

Violet hesitated a bit, but then relented. "Fine, but come back quickly ok?"

"Will do." Cassie smiled.

"Yeah, you need to help me finish the banner!" Holly threatened.

"Don't worry, I promise it'll be quick." And with that, Cassie left, and from here on in, things would change, for better and worse, depending on whom you asked.

[dodges some really rotten veggies]

Soooo, erhm, yeah! Can you say: deja vu?

And yeah, the storm was based on the storm we had yesterday here :/ It wasn't pretty.

It seems that this is prone to happening doesn't it? And so, next chapter we get the plot thickening, and then, let see, maybe 2 or so chapters from here, we get the truth of what happened to Bridge!

Oh, and one question, cause this will be up to you guys to decide! In lieu of posting a new chapter of Spies and Of Sacrifices and Lies, do you guys want me to post the next chapters of Humans? So instead of those 2 chapters for those stories, you get 2 more chapters from this one!

You guys decide! You could have another chapter up, maybe tomorrow, it all depends on your decision! :D

Leave me a review and let me know

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