Chapter 15

Repercussions

At the Bennet house, Jane managed to control her mother who, upon seeing her second daughter arrive battered and with destroyed clothes, thought the worst. Lizzie at home was more recovered, Mary with her potions managed to calm her down and replenish her energies, she also sedated her a little so that she would sleep after forcing her to eat... Bennet cast several protection spells with the help of Pilmet, Lucas and Collins they checked the whole house to avoid having infiltrated others.

The youngest were shocked to learn of the attack, but when it was revealed that Wickham was among the attackers, they were also warned that he had disappeared, leaving them subject to a new attack. No one should leave the house alone and all the ladies should be alert, the attack was against Lizzie, but now anyone could be next, they didn't really know Wickham, but he did manage to recognize the worth of his daughters and that was precisely what Bennet tried to avoid.

In the middle of the night Lizzie woke up suddenly, she didn't have a nightmare but her body was still in shock, she looked in the dark for any magical sign as Darcy had taught her, she saw the protections on the window and the magic cloak on the wall... she thought in Darcy, he could be hateful and their last interactions could not be the best, but he had defended her by exposing himself to the maximum for her which made her feel terribly guilty, he was injured still waiting perhaps for a surgeon or for a healer to be brought, not here there was none of that, they had never been necessary, if only she hadn't been so stubborn, if she had listened to her warnings and those of her father.

Darcy didn't even have to defend her and he did, he might not be her friend or the best person, but she couldn't leave him like that, her father prevented her from healing him, she remembered that he told her _no dear you will die_ Yes, at that moment she was weak for the fight, she remembered too Darcy's words _my sister was able to heal my father because she had the quality to do it but she didn't have the strength_... Elizabeth consider it for a moment, she was strong she felt good, she could heal him, She must have used little magic to get out and reach Netherfield, she couldn't wait for her father, he wouldn't let her do it, she would go, _spend little energy, and concentrate_ she had read, she had successfully cured other beings before, she would

Elizabeth have decided it turned into a moth like a small insect it was easier to be able to get through the protection of the house it certainly was like that it quickly went out through the chimney and became a small bat it flew to the house in Netherfield there was no protection of any kind, which What did easier her access as she knew the house it was not very difficult to locate Darcy's room.

When she entered his room she saw him, he was pale and sweating, it was obvious that someone was taking care of him because there was a small candle lit, some jars and some towels to lower the fever, he assumed that whoever was taking care of him must be looking for new water or some powder, It had to be fast. Elizabeth did not think about the inappropriateness of being in a gentleman's room, she just approached him gently and looked at him, she knew very well that just by touching him he would begin to heal, and if he did not, he would have to make some verbal applications, she remembered them but she hoped not having to use them.

Elizabeth thought about How to know when to stop?, when to let go?, when it was enough?, She never knew that before, Sigh, she approached And took him hand without thinking much more, she immediately felt how her vital energy began to flow towards him, she was healing him with her own life, she didn't know when, she didn't know how, she only knew that everything suddenly went dark and she felt faint

The fever left, the internal organs rebuilt themselves, the breathing was regular, the blood flowed, the skin He was healing, there was no longer any cold, only the hand that he felt was touching him was beginning to be cold, he opened his eyes and saw her there, with closed eyes, collapsing before him, it seemed in slow succession how her body was flowing without energy to the floor, he withdrew his hand and called her _Elizabeth_ she didn't answer, she was lying there on the floor with a quite pale face, he was still weak, he couldn't get up quickly and he couldn't touch her either, if he touched her he would continue absorbing her...

His valet, who was looking for water to change the fever, surprised to see his teacher and the young woman on the floor, he only said _Sir Darcy

Looked at him, at that moment he forgot decorum and thought what to do ? how to proceed? no one who had any wounds or was sick could touch her _are you completely in good health?_ ask Darcy

Eustace looked at Darcy without understanding, but he answered anyway _Yes Sir_

_If so, check her vital signs and lay her down carefully, then look for Charles_ command Darcy

The man did not question and did what he was told – She has a weak pulse and breathing- said Esutace, who could not help wondering how she got there and why she was like that, she left there, looking for Charles who was even more impressed.

With what Eustace transmitted to him in a whisper "a woman collapsed in Darcy's room and he was practically unharmed", upon arriving and seeing the lady in question, he only said -What?

Darcy, who had not stopped looking at her, replied – Although I can't say precisely I have an idea, but none of you can talk about it— he said trying to see how much he could trust them, both men nodded, – She's a healing hilmen, I guess she moved here magically to heal me, but she couldn't control her own energy and it was too much for her–

The others still didn't know what to do next -she must recover– continued Darcy

_I understand, but since we explained that she arrived in the middle of the night in a house that is not her and she was in your room, without breaking decorum- said Charles questioningly

– You also have to notify his family, they will think the worst with everything that happened today my lord- said Eustace

_First thing in the morning, I think you should go talk to Mr. Bennet, I assume any repercussion if any arise_

The expressions of astonishment of both were notorious, they knew that the repercussion was the scandal and in case the solution was marriage

-Take her to the next room and then come back Charles to explain how to avoid her presence, no one must know that she was and is here_ continue Darcy

So it was done, they moved Elizabeht still faint to the adjoining chamber, Darcy did not avert his gaze and hoped that she would regain her vitality, for this she needed She wanted to rest and eat well for a few days, the healers were like that when using their vitality they wore out a lot but she couldn't use her energy to move she had to stay there, Charles magically fanned the fire, and proceeded to perform the concealment charm that Darcy pointed out, no one could see him unless he was experienced, they let her rest and as they agreed first thing in the morning, Bingley was at the Bennet house.

That morning, Charles Bingley arrive Longbourn and ask for Mr. Bennet…

In the studio, upset Bennet said- Is really strange your early visit Mr. Bingley-

Nervous said in low voice - I am here for give you notice about Miss Elizabeth-

-I can understand young-

-Miss Elizabeth arrive tonight in Netherfield, and heal Darcy, but she fainted then and she is rest and recover there- said carefull

Bennet closed her hand and took air slowly – Well Mr. Bingley, we only can cover her for some days–

Bingley afirm with a gesture of a head, and said -We gona do, and Darcy is conscience for assume any repercussion if that present-

Bennet groaned at that and shook his head – I gona send Jane in magic fomr for check her in the hour te, please receive her-

-Of course Sir-

-Now please go to control your house, I gona try to do the same with my own-

Charles said goodbye and left Mr. Bennet more upset than before, it was not at all pleasant to know that Elizabeth had once again come out of protection and risked herself in such a way to heal Darcy, but what was on her mind? Now he had to hide that he was not in his own house and wait for it to be restored, even less was it to his liking to know that Darcy was willing to assume any repercussion, he was not prepared to let her go, he had to admit that Darcy had defended her but that he knew hers for wanting to give her name, he hoped it wasn't necessary because he doubted she would accept that unless she loved him and neither was his daughter who was stubborn but not a cow to trade.

In Netherfield, Elizabeth woke up and was still feeling weak, where was she? That place was not familiar, it took her a while to remember, but finally she did, she was in Netherfield, she thought — What time was it? I haven't come back yet! my father would kill me…. she went to get up but she had no strength, she was thirsty, she needed to get out of there... -oh hell, she didn't even know if it was worth the effort that way... she had managed to get Mr. Darcy?-

–Mr Darcy_ she tried to call him from her mind, silence reigned

–Mr Darcy_ she tried once more, silence, the guilt came back it was not strong enough to heal him, however once more she insisted _ Mr Darcy_

_Miss Elizabeth, do not force yourself_ she received in her mind the voice of Darcy

_Are you okay?_ she continued

_Yes I'm fine, but still weak just like you, soon they will bring you food and you will attend to it, don't worry about anything_

_how ?_

_rest Miss, everything will be fine, you only rest–

Elizabeth did not understand and although, and she didn't like it, obeying him decided to follow the suggestion to rest, speaking to the mind did not require a great physical effort but it was a magical effort and she felt exhausted.