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Thranduil and Josie Part 73- Wicked Truths

Summary: The countdown to Halloween continues. Josie meets her long lost dead sister to their mother's dismay. An angsty shitshow takes place in Lestat's sitting room between the sibling and Caroline and much more past discretions arise from it sending Josie into a tailspin. Caroline unravels. Lestat is entertained. The Elvenking shines bright like a diamond. Thranduil needs to recoup while Jo is determined to get to the whole truth and nothing but. Little sis warns of coming evil. King Garrett's back and someone becomes jealous of his affections. Caroline's enchantress comes out full force and places a giant red bullseye on someone's back.

⇛*TRIGGER WARNING! child death mentions*⇚

*Angst* *Language*

There are those who accept the dark within them and become a light for others. Then there are those who deny it's existence and darkness they become.

There, just feet away from you was the girl in your dreams referring to Caroline as mother with an annoyed comportment. The look upon your mother's face was seething as she stood there speechless glaring at the boorish red head who was slouched on her elbows over the table. The girl's eyes glowed of amber as she peered up at you and began nonchalantly twirling a small flame between her fingers.

"Hey sis, long time never see." is all she flatly said as her eyes studied you.

"C..Clover?" you stuttered with great incredulity.

Her fingers came to an abrupt stop. "Oh god no!" she proclaimed and blew the flame out like it were a candle. "I go by Raven now. I mean, who the fuck names their kid after some boring flower? Besides, you were supposed to be Clover, not me. Why would I want to be someone I'm not? So I took Raven from my father's name Craven."

"Clover that is enough! How dare you defy orders and come in here like this! Do you know the risk you are taking by revealing yourself? Now these outsiders know you are alive. Do you know what you've done!" Caroline's face morphed into pure evil with razor like fangs and eyes of platinum icy azure. You had never seen anything like it and it scared the hell out of you. You clenched onto Thranduil and he wrapped you tight in his arms.

Raven lounged back in the chair and rolled her eyes. "Oh mother, your insecurities are showing. And Jo is hardly an outsider." This girl had no fear of the raging demon that stood behind her and apparently no respect for her either. You could almost understand why from all the things you have found out so far about Caroline.

"Do not speak to me in that tone! You have crossed a line and now you will suffer the consequences."

Raven stood up so fast the chair toppled over on it's back. She daringly faced her. "Or what?? Lock me up and throw away the key. You've already done that mother dearest. I have lived in Rapunzel's fucking tower above this desolate bloodsucking castle in the air for over a decade and I cannot even go outside because of your magical mastery over me! What more could you possibly do to ruin my life??" Raven's amber eyes now flickered with fire in them as she trembled and death glared Caroline with pursed lips.

To simply paraphrase what you were witnessing, Raven was a ticking time bomb suffering from loneliness, resentment and rage.

"If you do not learn to control these theatrical outbursts, then I will simply have to bind your powers as well! You are a danger to yourself and to others or have you forgotten why you are here??."

Raven burst out in hysterical laughter. "Quite the rhetorical question eh? How could I ever forget I have vampire assassins after me? and YOU speak to me of theatrics when you're the drama queen of theater!! Look at the little display you just offered everyone going all out dracula on me. If Jo didn't already think you were a monster, I'm sure she does now! and mother pleeeease! A danger?? The apple doesn't fall far from the tree then, now does it you hypocritical witch! My powers are the only thing I have left and you want to strip that away too?? You've already taken my freedom and because of you, my father is dead and I never knew him, all over his gemstone that you lost by spreading your legs for a fucking sprite!"

The sound of the slap that Caroline chucked across her face was strident and in your opinion cruel after what you have learned so far from your "dead" little sister. Or maybe it was just the empath in you.

You walked up beside your sister and gently placed your arms around one of hers and smiled at the broken girl who stood in identical height to you. "Her words may have been harsh but there was no need to strike her! I suppose the truth hurts though." you then loudly scolded your mother. Raven gazed into your eyes with shock at your defense of her and your jab at Caroline.

"Josephine Caroline Brady! How could you say such words after I opened up to you about what happened to me??"

You cringed at hearing your full name come from her. "Maybe because all you have done is lie? Who knows if what you told me is even remotely true when Orodreth is not here to tell his side."

"Damn right all she does is lie. It's her M.O. after all. Oh the things you do not know big sis." The devious look on Raven's face told you she was itching to inform you. It seemed there was no love lost between her and Caroline.

"After all I have done for you little girl! This is how you repay me?? Sneaking into your sister's dreams showing her secrets for one thing and not to mention I saved your head and kept you alive all these years you spiteful selfish ingrate spawn of Craven! Your name does suit you well for you certainly are of no beautiful flower! Raven certainly is more fitting."

"Oh Caroline, do tell of how you resent me for what you have become because I do not think you are plunging the stake deep enough into my heart."

God, this was awful. Now she was addressing her mother by her name. Not the exact way you would have ever expected a family reunion to be.

"Must you insult her?? She is your child!" you yelled.

"It is alright Jo. I am used to it. After all, she did save me.........by sacrificing an innocent little red haired girl in my place!"

You could have heard a pin drop after that statement. Thranduil came to your side and peered down at you with eyes that spoke the truth. "I swear on everything my love, I did not know anything of that or that your sister was even alive."

You brought his hand to your lips and sweetly kissed it. "I believe you."

Caroline visibly shook in anger mixed with fear as tears leaked from her massively enlarged eyes. "I...I...I had no choice...or Viktor would have killed you! You know this! Would you have rather died Clover?? Josephine, she was only 11 years old. Out of control for blood, no discipline. She snuck off one night from under Garrett's watch and followed other vampires to Laketown. When I figured it out, Garrett and I immediately went there to stop her for I knew she would go overboard but we were too late. Eye witnesses, being that of other fearful vampires, alerted Viktor about us to save their own hide. That is why Bard believes it was Garrett and his clan. Viktor came for us with a vengeance as I knew he would so I prepared for it in the only way I could to protect my daughter. Viktor had never seen Clover so it seemed the perfect plan. I purposely let him find me and the child I abducted. He didn't come alone so I was outnumbered and pleaded with him to let me go in exchange for the child he believed to be you. He told me he would do so but I had to stay and watch." Caroline then began to sob. "I did what I had to do! But I knew Viktor would always be a threat considering Clover was still alive, so I later went and killed him after careful planning. And now, Clover, you condemn me as a monster when you are the one that killed all those children!! Our kind do not do such things believe it or not! It is forbidden. I did it because I was backed in a corner. You did it in sheer gluttony! You are the reason we are being hunted! Not all vampires are alike. Take the great honorable Lestat here. He does not settle old scores. He harbors them. Well my loves...death dealers settle every score no matter the age of it. What we have both done is considered treason by way of vampire laws!"

"I was only a child! And children were an easier prey for me. I didn't know any better because of the uncontrollable thirst! You should know what that feels like? I am not that monster anymore!! I regret what I have done everyday. I can still see their faces!! You act like some martyr for what you did."

Caroline chuckled through her tears. "You have not changed! Did everyone not just witness your little tantrum moments ago? Another fire sign you are. Your rage is out of control and you are better off locked away before you go and do something even more imbecile!! I am no martyr indeed. I was only protecting my child just as I did for Jo all these years!"

"Does protecting your children also include ridding of all your 6 pregnancies just to get your 7th special daughter???" Raven now cried, but with extreme rage.

"Holy WHAT??" you reeled in utter confusion.

"Oh yes. She used her magic to find out if they were girls, which the odds were highly in her favor considering she is the 7th daughter of a 7th daughter. But she didn't want them, only you. Which makes no sense really since she abandoned you, which she claims was because of my father's control over her and you wouldn't be safe is his world. Maybe so, but it doesn't make it ethical. Then again, nothing she has done is! This woman points at everyone else when there are three fingers pointing back at her!"

Your brain literally felt a shock go through it and you almost collapsed. Thranduil whisked his arms around your waist to hold you up. "No more!" he shouted. "This sick and twisted affair is over! I will not have you harming my wife and unborn child's well being. Josephine, we are leaving. NOW!"

"NO ONE LEAVES!!!" Caroline screeched and threw her arm towards the door making it slam shut.

You spun towards Lestat who was just leisurely propped against the wall for his viewing pleasure. All he was missing was a bowl of popcorn. "Do something!" you mouthed in desperation.

"Why don't you do something?" he suggestively answered with a tell tale look. A look that told you he was waiting on you to use your powers. Powers you still had no idea how to channel. He was urging you to learn and what a better way to do so then to jump in feet first.

Caroline moved towards Raven with the look of intent to harm as she squatted down and cursed her. Smoke danced around her from her smoldering anger.

Wind and papers soared through the room as you concentrated. The only thing you could fester up in your fear and confusion was emitting your shield around Raven. Your light shone all around her body as you focused on her.

Simultaneously, Caroline had cast out a fireball towards Raven and it ricocheted off the shield back at her, striking her hand. Caroline growled in pain as she gripped her hand in shock, then angrily moved towards you. "I have about had enough of your interference Josephine!"

You couldn't believe your eyes at what occurred next. Thranduil lashed forward pushing you into Haldir's arms who had been standing with Legolas at both of your sides. His face....the hidden scars appeared like they did when he was uncontrollably angered. But this...this was different. The Elvenking's entire body flashed with the effects of actinism. His light and angered heat were forced through him just like Galadriel's was in her hologram that warded off Shelob in Mordor. You could feel the radioactivity vibrating off of him as he stood paralyzed.

You clung on to Haldir for dear life as the room became a wind tunnel. Legolas went to shield Raven as if he knew what was going to happen. You were sure the Prince had seen this before in all his and Thranduil's centuries.

Thranduil then spoke but it was not his voice, but that of Oropher's which you strangely knew somehow considering you never met him. Thranduil's father was being channeled through him, a man, or elvenking such as he, that all feared but respected as they did his heir to the throne.

"What oiale evil comes hi, im cast cin back. Im gar- baw nifred. With i horth- -o thúl a i dúr -o dú, lothron all cín harboring take flight. With i swiftness -o i gaer a all i rod rodyn found in nin. Sui im will ha, so ha shall n-. Im cast cin ed- archfiend!" (What ever evil comes here, I cast you back. I have no fear. With the speed of wind and the dark of night, may all your harboring take flight. With the swiftness of the sea and all the power found in me. As I will it, so it shall be. I cast you out archfiend!)

Although both frightening and picturesque this vision was, it drew a lavishly proud smile to your face, not solely because your King was protecting you but also witnessing his true powers for the first time. How incredibly intimidating with a side of sexy. Why you never experienced this before with him was a mystery as there had been a multitude of instances for this to have been needed. You truly believed it was something to do with all the vampire activity in his presence. The dead bringing out the dead per se? And...maybe it was purely just like his white stag illusion that you've only ever seen once, and that was when you were under the influence of major head trauma. Legolas shared the same gift that you also witnessed only once in a coherent waking moment. So who knew? These abilities were obviously sacred and used sparingly is about the best you could decipher.

The doors blew open with breaking force and Caroline ran out screaming as if she had been set on fire just as Shelob had scurried away from Galadriel. Shelob obviously survived as Legolas had encountered her in the dark forest near Mirkwood when they were hunting Kate. If your mother survived this unscathed, she would certainly retaliate against your King for this as she had already been scorned by him once. All of your thoughts and feelings now turned to dread for earthquakes were always trailed by aftershocks. And it was now quite evident what Caroline was capable of.

The wind halted and Thranduil stumbled back against the table almost falling. You broke free from Haldir's hold and immediately sturdied your debilitated King by wrapping your arms firmly around his waist. "I've got you baby. My god, Thranduil, are you alright??" His lids were heavy and his speech was enervated. He was unable to answer you.

Legolas stared at his Adar in astonishment as he still held onto Raven unknowingly. "Uhhh...you can let me go now freak." she snarked as she held her hands up away from his body.

Legolas' head turned back to her. "Ehhh huh? Oh...apologies my Lady." he said immediately releasing her in a frazzled state.

"You're what? As if..." she abhorrently snapped.

"Raven...In Legolas' defense, he was only being respectful by addressing you as such, considering his people think of yours as filth. He means you no harm, I can attest to that. He's one of the kindest, sweetest and most loyal of his kind that I have ever known. And he just tried to save your ass when he did not have to so be a little grateful could you?"

Legolas turned about 50 shades of red and smiled at you for your defense and passionate words of him.

"Ooooh meow! Ok sis...sorry." she scoffed and wiped her clothes as if Legolas was the filth. He then gave her a scowl for for her insulting behavior that she only smirked at.

"My lady. Allow myself and Haldir to assist my father back to his corridors to rest if you would like to continue your conversation with your sister. We will stay with him so you can obtain all the answers you need. He will be safe. I put my life on it."

"Legolas...you do not have to reassure me of that. Thank you." You placed your hand on Thranduil's flushed face. "Hey...is that alright with you my love? I will be alright. I just want to speak with Raven for a bit more clarity on things and then I will be back and you can tell me about what just happened."

Thranduil's eyes searched the room for Lestat but he was gone. Raven noticed you both looking for him. "If you're wondering where LeFLAT is...he's probably off hanging from the ceiling somewhere doing yoga to rid himself of the mental anguish he endured here today. His centenarian old ass will probably take days to recuperate from all the peopling. Not his thing. Total party pooper. Honestly, I think this is the most I have seen him in months. So...what do ya say handy Thrandy? Can my sis stay and play?"

"Raven!! Knock it off and show my husband some respect after what he just did! Understood?!"

"Capiche! Sorry geez." she grunted and walked away sucking her thumb. Good lord she was going to be a handful.

Thranduil rolled his eyes and managed to speak. "Please don't be long my Queen. I am alright, but..."

You took his face into your hands. "Hey...I know...I love you too." You placed a soft kiss upon his lips and then he left with Haldir and Legolas.

After they left, you turned to Raven who was now quiet and had eyes of blue that matched her cobalt sweater. She seemed a bit reluctant, possibly ashamed even, to look you in the eye.

"Well...long lost sister. That was quite a show. I do not even have words for any of it." you calmly said as you sat at the table and placed you face in your hands.

"You...are ashamed of me?"

You slid your hands down your face to reveal your eyes and just gazed at her. Dropping your hands to the table, you shook your head. "No...not at all. I cannot presume to know what it was like for you as a hybrid child, but I can see how much it haunts you. And I feel for you, for the life you have endured ever since. My mother on the other hand....I cannot even wrap my head around it. Not only is she alive but she is someone I do not even know, figuratively speaking. Of course I could say the same for you, but at least you seem to have some morals. It's like the dark side of her, the vampire, has destroyed her light she once had."

"Ha! What light? Is that what she told you, that she used to be of light? Let me guess, she also told you that you got your light from her?" Raven now paced and began to spill even more of your mother's lies.

"Yes, that's what she said but I take it that is not true? Please...sit down and tell me everything, you're making me dizzy."

"Oh...sorry. Are you feeling alright after all this? Thank you by the way, for trying to protect me. It means a lot.... Is your baby doing ok? Wow, like..I am going to be an aunt. Rad!" she said in bewilderment as she plopped in the chair.

"Yes, I'm alright, just a bit exhausted. And yes, Leannduil is doing well as far as I know. She is named after Thranduil." you proudly said.

"Leann?? It's a girl? Cool. I bet she's going to be a witch like her mama, and mixed with an Elf Lord's magic, she's gonna be a little firecracker considering he's a fire sign too, like you."

"Wait...what? How do you know that about him?" Thranduil has never mentioned when he was born. It was something of no importance to elves as they did not celebrate birthdays.

"Oh gosh girl. It's written all over his powers. He's an Aries. Born March 25. Your daughter will be born on that day."

"You got all that from his powers? and you know of her birthdate?"

"Hellooo. I'm a witch remember? I know things. Well, not everything. But I also know you're a Sagittarius, another fire sign that is 100% compatible with another fire sign such as your man. Quite a powerful little trio ya'll gonna be. That I know because I have read every fucking book in the library that this dreadful place holds. I love astrology and Poe if you haven't noticed. I make Marius bring me more books every time he goes out so I don't lose my mind from absolute boredom. There's so much more to learn as the times change and...I do not."

"I know Leann will have powers, I have seen it in a vision. She carries the light of her father which he holds of his mother, and...like me I guess. How then, do I have this light if our mother never had it?"

"You don't know? Wow...well I guess that is understandable if it were kept from you. After all, she did hate your father. Sorry...I don't mean to be so blunt. Jo...your dad was a witch too, but I think you have figured that much out I'm picking up. What you don't know is that he too is a 7th. A 7th son of a 7th son. One wicked warlock, figuratively speaking. Extremely powerful and yet....he...was the one of light. That is where you get yours from."

You couldn't believe your ears. You could hear his words again. Seek the truth and you shall find me there. Is this what he meant? To know about him? Possibly, but something still ate at you. This was not all of it. "I can't believe this. ALL of this. Why...why would she keep that from me? Why did my father never tell me? Why did she hate him??" You began to lightly sob.

"I am sorry Jo...as I said, I do not know everything. I wish I had more answers." Raven placed her hand on yours and pulled back in shock.

"What..what is it? Did I hurt you like I did mama?"

"Oh noooo." she smiled. "Here...place your hand up by mine." She raised her hand up with her palm facing you, so you did the same. Sparkles began to swirl around and between your hands that were gently warm and tickled your skin which made you both giggle.

"You see? We are compatible too. Sisters. Not only siblings but in the witch sense as well. Bitchin!" Raven smiled as she then slid her fingers through yours and clasped your hand.

"Why can't my mother touch me? She gets shocked." you asked as you pulled your hand back.

"Yeah that. Only explanation is that someone has bound her from you. Ring any bells?"

"Daddy...." you whispered as you remembered the day you had seen her on your 7th birthday. "He told me he would never let her near me again."

"Makes sense. A protection spell. A very fucking strong one at that to last all this time and still kicking. One she cannot break and he made sure of it. I told you he was wicked...wicked cool that is. He truly loved you it seems. Wish I had had that in my life. You got yourself a great King too who appears to be crazy in love with you. I may not care for elves but he seems like a pretty cool dude."

You chuckled. "Yeah, he's pretty fucking awesome indeed." You both laughed. It felt nice to have a sister and to connect with her in such a way. "Elves aren't that bad. I'll never understand why vampires hate them so much. It can't all be about Craven and Orodreth's war?"

"Why can't it be? That one you care for killed my father!" she snapped.

"Haldir...yes. But you should also know Craven had first killed his, right in front of him! Just as I said about Legolas, Haldir is no different. He is kind, loving, loyal and compassionate and my best friend."

"That's a hell of a list for only a best friend. Whatever. I still don't like him."

"And that's fine but you will not harm him! Mark my words, you will answer to me if you even so much as try." you barked.

"Ouch! Looks like I struck a nerve." She studied you for a moment. "Oh wowwww. You and the marchwarden?? Holyyyyy shit. There's feelings involved.....You screwed him didn't you?"

Her words completely caught you off guard as you looked at her with a guilty face.

"That is enough Raven!" You slammed your hand on the table and stood up.

"Down girl...I was only stating what I sense. Looks like I nailed it too."

"My relationship with him is none of your business and I meant what I said. He is off limits to you or you and I will have a major problem."

"Noted. Geez. Projecting much?"

"Don't you have someone to entertain you? Seems you need laid."

"Oh girl you are on fire!!" she laughed. "Well...you aren't wrong. I am very deprived in that area indeed."

"Well then, stop being so picky about elves. Looked like there was a bit of chemistry there between you and Legolas. And he's a Prince and also loves redheads." you snickered to lighten the mood and completely distract her from Haldir....and maybe it could distract Legolas from you...God he would so kill you right now for trying to play matchmaker for him.

"EW! You cannot be serious?? Elves and vampires slash witches do not mix let alone sexually! and he dresses like Robin Hood and smells like an oak tree."

You actually got a good chuckle out or her description. "Uhh hello? I'm a witch and married to an elf! So yes they do mix."

"I think you missed the part where I also said vampire. You do realize I am more so that than a witch. I am not full blood like you. I'll stick to my own kind thanks."

"Ok...well...is there anyone in mind?"

Raven slightly blushed at your question and grinned. "Wellllll.....mayyyybe?"

"Oh do tell! Come on...spill it. Give me the dirt. Just please tell me it's not Lestat."

"Oh god no. That snob? No one's good enough for his temperamental picky stuck up ass. Thinks he's god or something. Although he sure seems to have taken to you. I'd watch your back with him. He is a nightmare dressed like a daydream." It completely shocked you, her last words. You had recently said that verbatim about Thranduil, but of course meaning it in a much different way. "Anyyyways. The vampire I love is also a King. I have loved him since I was a child. You know him...G?"

"I'm sorry, G?"

"Duhhh Garrett. Speaking of G...I saw him before I came in here. Boy was he stunned to see me haha. Damn was he lookin fine and his scent...oh lord it made me crave some pancakes. Thank god I can survive on normal food, but it's not living. Still need my blood which Marius supplies for me. See, now I am old enough to be with him, but...I don't think he sees me like that. Just as the little kid he practically raised. I filled him in on how I was alive and it seemed to turn him off. Do you think he is ashamed of me now?....Jo?"

Her ramblings all jumbled together in your head as you faded out to thoughts of him when she mentioned his name. You hadn't seen or heard from him in 2 days now.

"Huh? Oh...No I doubt he thinks that of you when it was not your fault what our mother did....I'm sorry, you said you just saw him? Where?"

"Just down the hall by the library, being a creeper. He's kinda laying low because of your 3 musketeers."

Library. The place you needed to go anyways. Did Garrett know that and was hanging around there waiting for you? "I have wanted to go there. Can you take me?"

"Ohh, you want to look for Ashmole 782? You heard Lestat. He claims he has it or knows where it is. Wether that was just a ploy to get you to hang out with him, I don't know. I haven't seen the book. Ever. Although I was able to show it to you in your dream because I have seen it in mine. Speaking of Lesplat, what did he mean about the things Garrett has done to you?"

"Oh that...it's all water under the bridge. For me anyways. Nothing you need to concern yourself with. Can we go?"

"Sure. Move it or lose it sister." she joked as she headed towards the door.

Chateau de Lioncourt was never ending just like Thranduil's halls. One could easily get lost in the grand abode. On the way, Raven told you something else that was quite shocking. "Bet you also didn't know Garrett is a fire sign too. An Aries just like your King and....wait for it....drum roll please!.....Blllllrrrrr. His birthday is also March 25. His actual human birthday. Ain't that cool as hell?"

It certainly was mind blowing. What were the odds of that?? 2 Kings and rivals that despised each other sharing the same exact birthday. And how did she know his birthday? She must have just knew like she did with Thranduil because there was no way in hell Garrett offered that information freely. Getting anything out of him about his past life or his feelings was like trying to suck peanut butter through a straw. "Yeah....that's definitely rad." you giggled.

You both came to a stairwell at the end of the hall and there was an abundance of what appeared to be orbs floating all about. "Oh my god Jo...how cool! Do you know what this means???!!"

"No? Not a clue. Are they orbs, like in...dead people, or spirits?"

"Yep. Well...electromagnetic energy of them. Listen? They whisper." She stood in the middle of them and twirled about gliding her hands through the transparent glowing globes of different shapes and sizes. Then she stopped with a serious look upon her face. "They have come for something big. Something or someone of great power has drawn them here unintentionally. Jo....some heavy shit is about to go down. Something bad. I can feel it all over me. Halloween night...on the full moon. Someone is coming...."

Her words drew goosebumps all over your skin. "Who? and Halloween? Why then? That's like in 5 days."

"All hallows' eve. The dead rise....Someone of power like no other and full of vengeance. Something wicked this way comes. An evil force is at work, conspiring." She then gasped. "Jo...someone is going to die."

"Ok...I don't want to hear anymore of this. You're creeping me the fuck out." Down the stairs you went as she followed. As you turned the corner, you smelled him....there he was. Garrett. Standing with his arms crossed and smiling at you.

"Hey there little one." his deep voice softly said.

You went charging into his arms shocking the hell out of him. Raven too. Garrett stood with his arms extended out beside you as you clung to him. He was afraid to wrap them around you....but he slowly drew them in and laid his hands lightly on your back. "Where have you been. I have been worried sick." you reeled against his cold ear.

"If I tell you, will you let me go? Vampires do need to breathe."

"Ha ha" you snarked as you teasingly smacked him on the chest. "Well? And don't tell me you were out getting a bite to drink."

"Damn it. That was my first choice." he grinned. "Well...first off, Selene and I were off helping your sprites ward off the orcs and wargs after I brought you here."

"Ok come on. There's no fucking way you were doing anything with Selene let alone helping out elves that despise you." He just stared at you with a straight face. "Oh my god...you're....serious? You did that for them? Why?"

"I didn't do it for them Josephine. I did it for you. We both did." His face was so genuine.

"Haldir had said something about receiving unexpected assistance but of course he nor Legolas informed me that it was you and Selene."

"Well imagine that. No biggie. I was just answering your question."

"Uh yeah it is a biggie. You didn't have to do that, either of you. I know how hard that must have been for you. Thank you Garrett. I won't forget it." The look on his face was nonplussed. "What's the matter?"

"N..Nothing really...it's just...well. No one's ever thanked me for anything. Makes me feel all warm and tingly inside." he smirked. Oh how you missed his sense of humor.

"Oh G, that's not true. I am sure I have thanked you for things." Raven interrupted with playful smile.

"Uhhh mmm nope. Can't say that you have. Vampire brain. I forget nothing." He tapped on his forehead and grinned.

"Oh...well. Sorry about that. Still love me?" she flirtatiously asked.

"Sure kid. You know I do. Hey...do you mind if I speak with Josephine alone?"

"Yeah..uh..er..I guess. I'll just see you both later then." Raven was clearly hurt by Garrett blowing her off. "Oh...and I'm not a kid. That was 9 years ago." She snarked and zipped off.

Garrett shrugged his shoulders. "Well alrighty then." he snickered.

"You know she has a crush on you right?" you giggled.

His face cringed up. "Oh please, please do not say that. I already know. I heard everything that entailed in that room today. I'm surprised my ears aren't bleeding. I will never look at her in that way. And she has got massive anger issues. Not my cup of tea. Besides...that spark, the one you feel when you meet your person...it's not there like it...." He cut himself off as he didn't mean to say that much. But you picked up on what he was going to say. The spark he felt with you....

You both momentarily stared at each other.

"Well Ok then.. I was heading into the library. We can talk in there. Follow me."

"As I once said, I'll follow you anywhere woman." he teased and grinned from ear to ear as he followed you into the room and closed the door.

Around the corner stood a fuming Raven who had heard everything.

And in another wing of the castle was the something wicked that was coming. Caroline conjuring up her black magic that always comes back 3 fold. But this did not matter to her. Not after the way she was humiliated and belittled.

There on her altar sat candles and a written spell for all hallow's eve. And on the very bottom, written in blood was....Elvenking.

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