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Chapter Six:
It was almost close to midnight and so far, no word came from anybody. After the incident in the tomb, Elijah had left, saying that he would be back with an answer and again told Sophie that Hayley, Ivy and Hermione were not to be harmed. Agnes removed them from the tomb and placed them in the smaller tomb that both Hayley and Elijah were in when Elijah first showed them his past. It was just herself, Hermione and Hayley, along with an elder female witch keeping guard.
"It's almost midnight…do you think that Elijah would have convinced Klaus by now?" Hayley whispered.
Ivy shrugged. "I don't know…all I know is that I can't apparate from this place…I mean I can do magic but something is keeping me from apparating out. If I can do that I can get us out."
"Ivy you can't…you heard what Sophie said and besides, it is sacred ground, so apparating only works outside. This is why I couldn't get into the cemetery but I could apparate just outside it... and if we use magic, she hurts Hayley…" Hermione told her.
Ivy sighed. "I know…but I can't just do nothing…they threatened us Hermione. How did she even know about all this…I just…I can't…"
"I know Ivy…and as for how she knew, you forget Ivy, we're the ones that are responsible for the downfall of Voldemort and Bellatrix is on the hunt for us, so of course the supernatural community would know about us…I mean think about it Ivy…You just had to bring up Voldemort's name…you should have just kept your bloody mouth shut! We should have went to Brazil, but no, we had to come here." Hermione snapped.
"Well, excuse me, I am not the one who decided to go all nuts and blab to a bloody vampire simply because he's being bloody selfish…Oh and who wanted a job in bar ran by witches. Good thinking Hermione. We could have been studying, but no you wanted to work. And I didn't miss that moment that went on between you two…" Ivy ranted.
"Excuse me…don't think for a second that I didn't miss the moment between you and Elijah and for the record—" Hermione began but then stopped when Hayley let a high pitched whistle.
"Now that I have your attention, can the both of you just shut up?! I have morning sickness, I haven't slept properly in days and I'm linked to a psycho of a witch who will not only kill me, but kill you two drama queens as well because she wants the vampires gone…and you chose now to discuss the chemistry between you and the Originals? Now is so not the time to be discussing relationships or fucking high emotional moments…so please, just accept that we are in a fucked-up situation and get over it!" Hayley hissed. There was silence and only the sounds of their breathing could be heard.
Ivy sighed. "You're right…I'm sorry…"
Hermione frowned. "Oh this is first…Ivy Potter apologizing first? All my dreams have come true."
"Alright, enough with the sarcasm…by the way, what is apparating?" Hayley asked.
"It's a thing that we witches can do…well our sort of witches…it's like teleporting from one place to another. It's not very comfortable and only a few witches can do it. You have to get perfect or otherwise things tend to go wrong." Hermione explained.
Hayley frowned. "What do you mean things go can go wrong?"
"Meaning if you don't apparate the correct way, parts of your body can end up in different places…" Ivy said simply.
"Oh…right…you witches confuse me. Is there anything else you can do, like that?"
Ivy nodded. "Oh loads, and I would happily show them to you but I don't think now is the best time. When we get out of here, I will show some of our tricks…"
"Oh…okay…do you think that Elijah will be able to convince Klaus?" Hayley wondered aloud as the clock began to ring, indicating that it had struck midnight.
Ivy was about to answer when she saw that Sophie was walking into the tomb. Ivy stood up, her wand raised and Hermione followed her, with Hayley standing up behind them
Sophie raised her hands. "Please, I'm not here to hurt you. Just letting you know that we've made a deal and we're keeping it. Elijah kind of came through and told us that we are to give all three of you to them, so that you're under their protection, in return for my sister's body. He managed to get it back, which proves that he is willing to everything on the line for you all. But just before we hand you over to them, there is something we must do."
Ivy frowned as Sophie nodded to the door and whoever was standing outside and Sabine, along with another female witch walked in, and Sabine was holding a bowl and a knife in her hand. She gave bowl to Sophie and walked to Hermione first. She forcefully grabbed Hermione's hand, who struggled but Sabine nodded to the other witch who walked to Hermione and placed her hands on Hermione's arms, causing her to be still. Sabine quickly managed to cut her hand, causing a few drops of blood to fall into the bowl. She then made her way to Ivy, who too began to struggle but the other witch held her still and Sabine managed to cause a small cut on her left hand and small drops of blood fell into the bowl.
She then pulled out a rope that was tied in a knot and with a few muttered words, poured the bowl over the rope and Ivy felt something down her spine, like a shiver but not quite. Sophie then grabbed the knife and cut the top of the finger, which caused not Hayley to cry out, but also Ivy and Hermione as well. Ivy suddenly figured out why.
"You've linked us…all of us…Why?" she demanded to know.
"Call it insurance…that way, you leave town or do anything stupid, just know that you're still linked to myself and Hayley, so whatever happens to her, happens to you and Hermione and myself." Sophie told them.
Ivy growled. "You have no right; no right whatsoever…are you really that heartless?"
"I've lost my niece and my sister in the span of a year and my home is overrun by vampires. I don't care anymore." Sophie hissed.
"You do know that both Elijah and Klaus won't be happy about this…" Hermione warned.
Sophie shrugged. "Like I said I don't have a lot to lose. I've already lost Jane-Ann…what more can they do to me now?"
"You do realise that when we find a way to break the link, which we will, what's to stop both Elijah and Klaus from coming after you?" Ivy asked.
"You'll never break the link." Sophie whispered.
Ivy scoffed. "Haven't you heard? I'm the 'Girl-Who-Lived'. If I can defeat a dark and evil lord, I'm sure I'll be able to break the link."
Sophie laughed. "You do that, we tell Bellatrix where you are."
Ivy growled. "You do that and not only will we be dead, but so will you and all of the witches in the city. You don't know Bellatrix like I do…she killed those who were close to me, and Hermione's family and took our chance of peace and happiness because she wants revenge for Voldemort's death and you don't know the full story. You don't know what we went through to bring Voldemort down and now…oh merlin…Trust me when I say this, calling Bellatrix would be the most dangerous and stupidest thing you'll ever do because if she comes here, vampires will be the least of your worries."
Sophie flinched at Ivy's words, taking them into account. Ivy could see that Sophie was deep in thought about her actions and about the threat. Ivy thought she saw flash of compassion and fear in eyes, but it passed and Sophie shook her head.
"Remember my words Ivy…Elijah will be here shortly to take you all back. I also understand if you don't want to work at the bar anymore…I will understand" Sophie paused as Ivy scoffed "As If…" and then continued, "Now, If you'll excuse me, I have to bury my sister." She told them and left the tomb, with Sabine and the other witch in tow.
Ivy took a deep breath and turned to Hermione who looked to be deep in thought. She walked to her and placed an arm over her shoulder.
"She won't do it…Sophie won't do it…she would let Bellatrix know we're here…I saw fear flash through her eyes…" Ivy tried to convince her.
"But they don't know…and I am not exactly ready to whip out the pensieve and show them our past." Hermione whispered.
Hayley frowned. "What exactly happened between you guys and Bellatrix or that dark lord? Volde-who?"
Ivy turned to her. "Voldemort and Hayley, I'm not trying to be rude, but despite the fact that we are linked, we don't know you or Elijah or Klaus that well to tell you about our past, and to be honest, we not ready to face our past and so until we do know you that well and are ready to speak about our past, just please…"
Hayley nodded. "Don't ask questions…I get it…I guess I just have to get to know you more."
Ivy nodded, smiling at the woman. She then turned her head to see that Elijah was standing in the doorway of the tomb, staring at the three of them.
"Elijah…" Ivy whispered.
"I see that you three are bonding…Sorry I couldn't help but overhear. I have a place for all of you to stay…if you would like to follow me, I can take you there now." He told them.
Ivy frowned. "Hermione and I already have our own apartment that we are staying in. Thank you, but I think we will head back to our own home."
"I'm afraid that won't be a good idea. You see, all three of you are linked, so the best thing to do is to keep all three of you together, so that nothing happens and that way you are all protected." Elijah spoke.
Ivy looked at him. "Wait, you knew that we were going to be linked?"
Elijah sighed. "I had a feeling…it wasn't until I saw the spell being cast, my feeling was confirmed. Now, please, let's leave this place before Marcel comes along. It won't be long before he finds out that someone used magic to do the linking spell and I for one would rather you all be safe instead of dead."
"But our stuff is there…our chests filled with our money, our books…" Ivy told him.
He nodded. "Don't worry. We'll head there now and you will grab what you need, and then I'm sure you can place some protection charm over the place so that it will keep intruders out and as for money, you won't need it. I will provide everything."
"Thanks, but we-" Ivy began but was stopped by Hermione.
"Ivy…We should take it, because if we go back, who know what the witches will do. I mean, sure, they've let us go, but who knows that this wasn't part of their plan? At least this way, we are protected and away from the witches, instead of the heart of the city filled with vampires and witches. I have my beaded bag Ivy, so it has all the important things, like our papers, the spell books, and the pensive and stuff like that in there, so let's consider his offer. Yes, our books and our money is there but are they worth without our lives?" Hermione remarked, causing Ivy to stop and think.
Elijah nodded, staring at Ivy. "Precisely…now please Ivy, let us leave this place."
It was early morning and Elijah, Ivy, Hermione and Hayley had arrived at what it seemed to be a large colonial mansion that was built in the 1800s. Both Hermione and Ivy were blown away by the large estate. The house stood tall, painted white, with tall white columns, windows, and a large blue door and was surrounded by trees. They walked up the steps of the house and walked inside, only to be blown away again. The inside of the house was a different story, as it had a grand staircase and Ivy could count that it was a two storey house. The furniture was ancient looking, which made the house even more special and Ivy could see that some of the furniture was covered in big white sheets.
Hayley coughed suddenly, causing everyone to stare at her.
"Are you alright?" Ivy asked.
"I'm fine…it's just dust…wow, this place is ancient…" She observed.
Elijah smiled. "Yes…it should serve our purposes…it's a sanctuary from our business in the Quarter…right now, all three of you are the most important people in this family. With you and the child and the fact that both Ivy and Hermione under our protection, you all need a good home…a place to feel safe…"
Ivy looked at him and he gave her a small smile.
"Well, in that case, since this is now our home, there is something that we need to do." Ivy told him. Elijah frowned, wondering what she could mean.
Hermione sighed. "We'll both do it? That way it's stronger?"
Ivy nodded her head and both Hermione and Ivy pulled out their wands, causing both Elijah and Hayley to take a step back and away from the pair.
"Oh relax you two, we're not going to hex you…we're placing protection charms on the house. It's something we've always done. It's just a few charms to keep unwanted witches, vampires and muggles out." She told them, and then walked outside, in which Hermione, Elijah and Hayley followed.
Elijah and Hayley looked at each other.
"Muggle?" Elijah asked.
"Beats me…" Hayley replied.
Ivy smiled at the short exchange and kept walking until she was a few metres in front of the house, before stopping and then turning around to see the group. She nodded to Hermione, who nodded back to her and left the group, knowing that Hermione was walking to the back of the house so that the spells would be more effective. After waiting for a few moments, and gaining curious looks from both Hayley and Elijah, she turned around and raised her wand in the air.
Taking a deep breath, she began to chant.
"Cave Inimicum…Protego Totalum…Protego Maxima…Protego Horribilis…Salvio Hexia…Muffliato…Repello Muggletum…" Ivy chanted, her sending sparks into the sky. A blue orb began to cover the house and the grounds, and Ivy could see that Hermione was doing her spells. The spells connected, creating a dome to cover the entire house. Ivy then saw Hermione walking back to the group, and they watch as the dome completed itself.
"There, that should do it. It will warn us of any vampires or werewolves or witches that enter the ground, apart from us or you Elijah or Klaus or you Hayley. Other vampires can still enter, but it will alert us first, so that we are ready to face them…" Hermione told Elijah and Hayley.
"Okay, that was awesome…like so awesome…" Hayley commented. "Is magic always like that?"
Ivy shook her head, smiling. "No, it's better…I remember making a certain promise back in the tomb about showing you magic…shall we?"
Hayley nodded, excited at seeing more magic and Elijah looked on, amused at the scene. Ivy turned to Hermione, rolled her eyes and held out her beaded bag, in which Ivy reached into the bag, her whole arm going into the tiny bag. Both Elijah and Hayley frowned at the sight of Ivy's arm disappearing into such a small bag but were even more confused when Ivy pulled out a small stick that looked like a miniature broom of some sort. Ivy tapped the stick with her wand and it enlarged into a normal sized broom but not just any broom. It was Ivy's trusty Firebolt. Elijah's eyes widened at the sight of it enlarging and frowned at it, because it was a broom, but it wasn't.
Ivy gave her wand to Hermione and placed the Firebolt between her legs, before taking off with a speed and flying through the air, and around the house. She zoomed past the group, the air hitting them as she past them with speed. Elijah could tell that she had a skill for flying on broomsticks, for she flew with a grace and agility. She then flew back to the group and landed gracefully, her Firebolt by her side.
"You're kidding…You guys can actually fly brooms…wow..." Hayley spoke as Ivy stood next to her.
"Not just that, but we can do many other things…levitate, transport…transform into an animal…" Ivy told her.
"Wait, you can shift?" Hayley asked.
Hermione shook her head. "Not exactly…we can transform into a form of an animal…it's called an animagus. Only a few witches and wizards, including both Ivy and myself can be classed as one. It's very rare and…well, obviously we're not registered but some witches and wizards are registered. But yeah, we can transform into an animal. Sometimes in the shape of our patronuses, but Ivy's patronus is a stag whereas mine is an otter…but our animaguses is quite different…and in my case, quite handy too…"
"Can you show us?" Elijah asked, staring at Ivy.
She smiled and nodded, before handing her broom and her wand to Hermione and then closing her eyes. Both Elijah and Hayley gasped in shock as Ivy transformed into a beautiful snow white leopard. Elijah took in the sight of the great cat before him and observed her form. She was graceful, her body long and her fur snowy but she still had her striking green eyes, which made the leopard even more exquisite and beautiful. Hayley moved closer to the big cat, and was hesitant to touch the cat, but then the leopard lifted her head up, coming into contact with Hayley's hand.
Hayley laughed. "Wow…Beautiful Ivy...What about you, Hermione? What can you turn into?"
Hermione sighed and placed her bag and Ivy's broom on the ground, with her wand as well as Ivy's on top of the beaded bag. She turned closed her eyes, and then she ran, before turning into a barn owl as she ran. The owl flew around the house before landing, much to Hayley's surprise, on Hayley's shoulder. Both Elijah and Hayley looked at the owl, taking in her multi-coloured feathers and white body. The feathers were a variety of colours, ranging from a dark brown, black to orange with bits of blue thrown in there. The body and the owl's face was white and the eyes were Hermione's beautiful chocolate brown.
"Well well, what have we here?" asked an amused voice from behind the group. Elijah and Hayley turned around and Elijah rolled his eyes when he saw that it was Klaus. Ivy growled in her leopard form and Hermione, in her owl form, just gave a hoot and stood still on Hayley's shoulder.
"Well, I didn't know that we were running an animal shelter. Quite fascinating gifts that both the wand-wielders have…should come in handy if the situation arises. Tell me, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve?" Klaus spoke walking towards the group. Ivy growled again, before suddenly turning back into her usual self. Hermione lifted off Hayley's shoulder, flying behind Klaus and shifted back into her normal self.
"Why do you ask?" she asked as she stood behind Klaus. He jumped and turned to her, staring into her deep brown eyes. He was stumped for a moment, taking in the sight of her eyes. She had story behind those eyes. After the conversation that happened the night before, he was curious and wondered about the wand-wielders, considering it was them that convinced him to make the decision to keep Hayley the child safe, as well as other things but there something about the way Hermione spoke that pushed him to take the deal that the witches had offered.
"I'm curious…" he told her.
Ivy snorted. "Right…well you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat, or in your case, the wolf."
Klaus narrowed his eyes at her. "You know, you should try to be nicer around me. I did, after all, so graciously save your life and opened up my home to you."
Ivy rolled her eyes. "Elijah saved us…and we are only here because of Hayley. Those bloody idiotic Wiccan witches linked us to her and so whatever happens to us happens to her. Hayley is now under our protection…we protect her…she's our friend…"
"I can't let you guys do that…I mean, while you two are protecting me, who will be protecting you?" Hayley asked.
"Me…" Elijah spoke, causing the girls to turn to him. He walked closer to the women, whilst he stared at Ivy before continuing. "I will always protect you…protect you all…You have my word on that."
A moment passed between Ivy and Elijah, causing Hermione and Hayley to turn to each other and smile. Hermione then looked to Klaus who had a smirk on his face.
"And noble Elijah always keeps his word…Anyway, as much as I would like to sit out here and chat, let's take this inside shall we?" Klaus said.
They all walked into the house, heading to the sitting room that was to the left. Hermione pulled a sheet off what looked to be a couch and sat down. Hayley sat the right side of her whilst Ivy sat on a wooden chair in front of the group and Elijah decided to remain standing, leaning against the archway. Klaus leaned against the fire place that was in front of the girls.
Elijah sighed. "Before I forget brother, I need to ask…is it done?"
"As a matter of fact, yes...Your underhanded deal worked quite well. Marcel was only too happy to accept my blood, even as he accepted my heartfelt apologies." Klaus told him.
Ivy frowned. "Your blood? Why would Marcel need your blood?"
"Niklaus here, decided to make things a little worse by biting the second in command to Marcel's empire thus creating a bit of a conflict. A werewolf's bite is lethal to vampires and Niklaus's is the only known cure." Elijah informed her.
She nodded. "Well, then, if I ever become a vampire, not that I will, remind me never to piss off a werewolf…"
"Like you've done so already? Anyway, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted, Marcel's man Thierry yet lives and I remain a welcome guest in the French Quarter. My only concern now are the witches, and no, not the ones currently residing in our house. More like that coven of impudent witches." Klaus remarked.
"You and me both…I never thought Sophie would do something like this…putting our lives in danger just for their gain? It's just seems like a low point for me…witches going against other witches…" Ivy muttered.
"I believe them to be honourable, well, in a way…I mean, they did realise Hayley, Hermione and Ivy to us…Although, they haven't entirely been forth-coming. Marcel obviously has something that they need, or otherwise they would have used both Ivy and Hermione, as they are more powerful then both the witches and the vampires…They don't want him dead, at least not just yet…so, there must be a reason why." Elijah stated, as he walked over to his brother. The pair stood in front of the girls, Elijah with his hand in his pocket and the other by his side and with Klaus crossing his arms across his chest.
"Elijah's right…If the witches were looking to kill the vampires, they would have used us, our power but instead, they linked us to Hayley and then threatened both Elijah and Klaus that if they didn't help, they would do something harm Hayley and by linking us to Hayley, she's even more vulnerable, because what-ever happens to us, happens to her…and also by linking the three of us to Sophie, it means both Ivy and I can't do anything without risking Hayley in the process. Also, by releasing to Elijah and Klaus, it seems that they don't want to use both Ivy and myself and they know that we'll be more protected with the Originals than with the witches…oh that's bloody brilliant! Brutal, but clever!" Hermione spoke, getting up from her seat. The group looked at her.
Ivy frowned. "Seriously 'Mione? They are basically saying that if we fuck it up, we die, if we run, we die and we have to rely on vampires to save us…and you think that's a brilliant plan?"
Hermione shrugged. "What? I know it's like a really bad plan, but you have to admit, the witches really did put some thought into this…and our arrival to this city, only made their plan even better. We should've gone to Brazil…"
Ivy groaned. "Are you really not going to let go of that? I am sorry that we didn't end up in Brazil but I had to make a hasty decision considering Bellatrix was on our tail…I'm sorry okay…this entire thing is all my fault, just like everything else…"
"Ivy, that's not what I'm saying…this is not your fault, none of this is…but ever since we've been here it has been one thing after another and now, not only does Elijah and Klaus, who are the Original vampires, know who we are, so do the witches. We came here to get away and now…it's just one thing after another…they will never stop, won't they? Voldemort, Bellatrix…and the witches here…fate will never stop…haven't we been through enough Ivy? Haven't you been through enough?" Hermione whispered, looking sadly at Ivy who was looking at the floor.
Klaus frowned. "What exactly happened to you both? I'm curious…after all, that little outburst last night was one thing and then you, my dear, showing that infamous lightning bolt scar of yours was another, considering there are tales about the 'Girl-Who-Lived' and how she had a peculiar scar on her forehead but now, enlighten me. What happened?"
"None of your bloody business!" Ivy snapped, brushing past both Elijah and Klaus. Hayley gasped at the outburst and left to follow Ivy. Hermione sighed and started to walk after her best friend, when she was stopped by Klaus.
"Hermione…" He began.
"No, Klaus…don't…" she trembled, before taking a deep breath and continuing. "You wish to know our past and I'm sorry but it's more Ivy's story than it is mine. When Ivy is ready to tell the story, then I will be. I admire that fact that both you and Elijah are willing to protect us and you deserve to know but we are not ready to reveal our past…To tell you why Voldemort wanted us dead and why Bellatrix is seeking revenge…it's Ivy's story... I wish we could, but we barely know you and we both have been through so much, that we…Look, thank you for allowing us to be here. Like Ivy said, we will protect Hayley, and in return you protect us. Do we agree on that?"
Both Elijah and Klaus nodded. Hermione sighed, giving them a small smile and leaving the room. The vampires watched as Hermione walked up the stairs and disappeared from their sight. Hayley nodded to the brothers and disappeared after Hermione.
"I wonder brother…" Elijah murmured.
Klaus turned to him. "What brother?"
"What happened to them that could have possibly made them this way? I've heard countless versions of the story about the 'Girl-Who-Lived' but something tells me that the true story is different." Elijah wondered aloud.
"I do not know…but I plan on finding out." Klaus vowed.