Chapter 5: Two Friends

A lot of things happen in this chapter most of them I have not worked out. But Merana and Alice bond while at a mystic temple built millions of years ago. In a time long forgotten by earth. While there Merana answers the one question that everyone wants answer - 'Who killed Unavi?'. Well everyone in my world, snickerly evilly.

Disclaimer: The characters are Stephenie Meyer's just tweaked for my crazy mind. ~~Mary Mab

~(~)~ ~(~)~ ~(~)~ Merana's point of view

"You're an enchantress!" she shrieked turning to walk to me instead. She was really excited to learn that I was an enchantress, though I was not sure why.

"Well it is a title of mine, though I rather not use it." feeling the weight of that title bear down on me I turned and fixated myself on the dagegish. The dagger had stopped glowing by now and was actually very cool, so I reached down and grabbed it.

"Ok we can talk about that later but can you please explain to us what that is." she more or less asked pointing to the dagegish.

"This is a dagegish, it can be both a friend and your death. So treat it like a friend and trust it or it will not work for you." I explained removing the dagger from the red ashes. "Now my dagegish was made of a human hand, which one I am not sure. The blade is made of the knuckles and finger bones. All but the pinkie was molded to forge the blade. The hilt is actually made up of gold, jewels, the wrist and palm. But the dagger those two were carrying," pointing to the ashes to remind them, "was a Shapo. It's like a dagegish just not indestructible as a dagegish. The poison is what makes these weapons dangerous. It kills immortals and provides the protection for both the dagger and welder."

"So how can you tell them apart?" she asked.

"I consider it a dagegish until I can put it to the test. Which is trying to break it. Fire does a good job for the poison can't take the heat. As long as the original dagger doesn't get boiling hot then the poison can hold up." Walking to her I offered her the dagegish to view. Eyeing me before accepting it, she looked the dagger over and focused to get a vision. "But just about all dagegishes are made of bone. There's only one that I know of that is metal."

Keeping an eye on the vampire seer I had turned to address Edward and the others. Edward being very curious about the dagger was reading Pixie's thoughts as she looked over the dagger. Pondering on how she got the name Pixie I almost missed my moment. For just then the thing I regret putting people through happen to her.

Whirling my arm back I caught Pixie before she fell. The impact of the vision was just too fast, the Pixie never saw it coming or know what was happening before it was done.

Edward and Jasper moved to stand next to us, while Emmett took off toward the house.

'They must be used to Pixie having bad visions.' I thought.

Emmett reappeared moments later with three other vampires. One of the female vampires appeared next to Pixie and helped me lower her to the ground.

Pixie stirred when the female vampire whispered in her ear. "Baby girl, it's momma."

Besides Edward and me no one else heard what she said. Looking to Edward, I was proven right in not repeating it. Also I learned that her name was Esme.

Edward was learning fast in how to communicate with me. But nothing Esme does or will do can help Pixie recover from what is happening. Only I can help.

"Pixie just listen to the wind!" I whispered to her closing my eyes. I needed her to concentrate if I was to help her. "Good job Pixie keep listening."

Then imaging a blank bright open space for only Pixie and I. I opened my eyes. Hearing a gasp I turned to find Pixie lying on the ground a few feet from me. Smiling I walked over to her.

Summary - the empty space is actually a spiritual dimension created by their link together. Which was established by the dagegish and the vision it carries. The vision is that of Unavi's death. A powerful Being that helped in establishing the universe and guiding the new life. Then after an hour or so there (just a few minutes on earth) they traveled to her temple, Unavi's temple. Which is in another dimension. It is protected by an All-Seeing-Eye that will only allow the chosen to pass over the bridge and into the compounds.

Bouncing on the sofa I stretched to work out any kinks that might have started to form while we were in the temple. I had a lot to figure out but at a much later date. Right now I had to finish off the day and find a place that Jared would be proud to call home for some time. Sitting up I looked around the spacious living room the Cullen's had. Someone in the family was an architect, for the house was perfectly designed to accommodate a family with extraordinary abilities and friends alike. Though I was only in the back half of the house I could still see to the front door and into the kitchen through the massive steps that crossed over my head. It looked liked that the downstairs was mostly fitted to entertaining and housing everyone's different needs.

There was no actually dining room but was a nice size table that acted as a divider. For just off that area was a raised open space that extended to the door, which looked to act as the foyer. But the speakers in that area gave me the expression that it was the dancing hall, too. Then over in front of me was another raised section with several types of instruments positioned on it. It was smaller but there was more then enough room for a band to perform there. With the drum set, guitars, piano, harp and the woodwind instruments organized like that, I bet the entire family played. And between that area and where I was, was another table and a few desks with computers. Then with all the books and maps scattered around, you really got the feeling that it was the research and planning area.

The section I was in looked to be a living room but with all the couches I was pretty sure it was where meetings where held. But looking at the range of couches, I was actually wondering if this room was just where they sat with their sufficient other while waiting for time to pass. I bet the view through the French double doors was breath taking in the morning. This section also leveled out with the kitchen, which helped in separating it from the planning/research section but giving it the feel of relaxing/cooling off area. The bar is what separated my section from the kitchen so I had no doubt that this area was actually that the relaxing zone.

Then thinking about the layout I realized something. By just moving the second table up against a wall and removing the computers they could throw a wicked party or gathering here. Now I would love to attend the next party they throw. I just hope by then I could be completely honest with them and they would be calling me friend or family. Which had my smiling.

Feeling a gust a wind I turned to find Alice leaning on the back of the sofa I had been placed on when I fainted this morning.

Smiling I leaned back and asked, "Is there anyway that I could get a drink?" At that I reached behind myself and brought out my pouch of supplies from my armory vault to hand to her.

"Well first I want an answer!" though I knew the question I just stared at Alice as she put the words to it. "How is it still Sunday? I mean it was just this morning that I meet you. Shouldn't it be Monday?"

But before I could answer Jasper, Esme, and another female vampire appeared on the patio just before the French doors. Esme and the other vampire looked relieved that Alice was save and sound. Jasper though was snarling and glaring at me but then I didn't give him much of a reason to trust me.

"Alice I will be more then happy to answer but please just be patience with me." Alice gave a look that said 'for now' which everyone picked up on she pushed herself from the sofa taking the pouch and went to the kitchen.

Just as she reached the entryway Esme was by her side and whispering with her. And Jasper thinking it was time to drill me. Was before me yelling mental with all of his family's frustration and anger for my little stunt. I really didn't blame any of them, I just wish they could be patient till they knew the truth. But then again I would be just like them if someone disappeared with anyone in my family.

Thinking openly 'When will you all learn that I am not Edward.'

Then I heard someone actually talking, turning to see who it was I found an older looking gentleman talking on a phone on the top step of the band platform. It was weird but it seemed that he knew how I was feeling or knew that I wasn't Edward. For once he was done he was pulling Jasper away from me and signaling to the only other woman in the room to help. But instead Emmett showed up and threw Jasper onto the coach near the steps leading up to the planning area. Then turning Emmett gathered her, the other woman, into his arms and whirled to the love seat just before the French doors and closest to me.

Wondering where Alice was I looked over my shoulder to find Esme and Alice in the kitchen. Alice catching my eye raised her hand showing she was getting me my drink. Hoping she remembered the correct ingredients I turned to say something but the hisses from behind me told me not to. So settling back down I just waited.

Suddenly Alice was behind me hissing to everyone as she handed me the drink and my bag of goodies. Taking it Alice hoped over the sofa and settled next to me. Looking around I noticed that Esme was seating with the gentleman on the other love couch that was directly across from Emmett and his girl. Which just so happened to be blocking the only other escape route, the one the stairs offered if you were capable of scaling them.

Alice wrapping her arm around my shoulders asked, "Is it correct?"

Taking a sip of the drink I nodded then rested my head on her shoulder, which Jasper did not like. It was wonderfully to be able to have a friend and ally in a room of strangers but I had to give it up. Sitting up I straighten my outfit and turned to Alice.

"What…" silencing Alice I spoke. "Alice this is just perfect but I need you to move. I just can't do it this way." Getting my hint that I didn't what to cause trouble or strife's, she moved to the ottoman that was in front of Jasper. Which seemed to make everyone happy. Though as I looked around I realized that everyone was with their significant other and I was alone. Staring outside I wished for Jared to appear, just for me to see him and maybe send him a kiss.

"Edward's almost home." nodding to Alice I started gulping down my drink before Edward arrived. I could hear the tires as they kicked up rocks; I even felt Edward's irritation as he guided the car down the winding road to the house.

Finishing my drink I moved to put it on the coffee table in front of me. But Alice was there and asking if I wanted more. Smiling I handed her my glass and the bag again. Then as she prepared to leap over the sofa I squeezed her hand and thanked her.

Just as Alice entered the kitchen Edward burst through the front door with Bella. In no time he was in the living room placing Bella on one of the other ottomans. Alice was back a few minutes later with my second drink and in Edwards's arms before she could protest. Somehow she wriggled herself from him and handed me the drink. And before Edward could stop her, Alice was seating next to Jasper.

Edward though wasn't done with Alice and was across the living room in a flash. I was content not to be the center of attention or anyone's focus at that moment. So I coiled up in a ball and relaxed into the corner of the sofa. I was fine being left alone even if just for the moment. For once Edward was done grilling Alice it'll be my turn and somehow or another I'll have to come up with the answers. So replaying everything I had learned today, I started putting the pieces together to many of the unsolved cases I had stacked up in my brain.

I was taking a sip when I felt like I was on show in a very quite room. I was sitting up when my feet bumped someone, laughing at myself for I was still focused on the cases. Which entailed that I was blind and won't be able to reestablish my eyesight for at least an hour. So I was now stuck doing it the old fashion way feeling, sensing, and listening.

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