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Chapter 6 - Josh

"We need to get out of here right now because there are two boys I need to knock some sense into."

"Can't we just stay here and rock a little longer? Why must we girls have to clean up a couple of boy's messes?"

"The reason we must clean up their mess is because queens are the more powerful pieces on the board. Kings can only move one place so that is why there were more ruthless kings throughout history who craved power and not queens. It's funny that when girls became Queen, they would be the most powerful, but then as history went on; girls were sucked down beneath men and not seen as equal just because men were afraid of the power they would have if they rose."

Back then, kings and queens were either appointed out of worthiness, through blood, or through war. Nevertheless, they all had to prove their worth. Now you look around and unless you are of blood, then no one can be found worthy to rule let alone have the power to just pass down a kingdom just because they decide to retire early.

Back to back!! Let's untie each other."

"Austin! Austin! Come out, come out wherever you are. I don't want to hurt you. I just want you and I could see in your eyes that you want me too. Don't deny it, little girl. We were made for each other. It's written in the stars. It's our…..destiny!!! Don't run from it and just embrace it."

"Austin, get down. He's coming this way."

"He makes me sick; carrying around my mothers head like it's a trophy. I just wanna…hey, sit still. You're gonna get us….caught!!"

"Hello girls. Don't you too just look beautiful standing there in the sunlight!! You do however look a little lost so mind if I take you home?"

"Run!!"

"Hey, you can't run from your destiny! I'll always find you!! There is nowhere you can go that is safe from me."

"Pick up the pace, Kerina. We're almost there. Woo!! Hold!!!"

"What is it? Is she there? Is she gone? What do you see?"

"Umm…she's there allright, but she's also not there. I'm sorry, Kerina. I'll just leave you two."

"Huh, what do you…ohhh…ohmy!! That monster!!! He just left her body hanging there for the birds to dispose of. Nevaeh! What has he done to you? Why did you deserve this death? You've done nothing wrong."

"I'm just going to stay over here if you need anything."

"Wait, Austin, don't go over…."

"Waaaa!! Help!! Help!!"

"Austin! Austin! Where'd you go?"

"She's mine now and there is nothing you can do to stop us."

"Nooooo!! Sister!!!"

"Kerina!!"

"Don't worry. I'll rescue you."

"See you in the past!! Portal!!"

"Scarlett, let's go."

"Knock, knock!!"

"Who is it?"

"It's me, your favourite person."

"Austin!"

"Ouch!"

"Answer him."

"Yes, dad. It's me. It's your sweet Austin and I've come home."

"Is that really you? Come into my arms and give your ol man a hug. Don't be shy now."

"I know the wickedness in your heart, father. I will never love you again."

"Girls! One minute they welcome you…and then the next they disown you. Fine, if you won't love me then you'll love him. Josh, my boy! Show me what is in your other hand. Is it Jade's head as promised?

"She wouldn't go down without a fight, but I was victorious in the end. Do you need to hold it and touch it to make sure? Be careful though because the blood is still fresh and her nerves are still twitching around a little."

" You dont think I don't know my own wifes face? But if you want to then hand me her head. I know exactly where to put it."

"Here you go. You'll find everything matches."

"Why would I need to doubt? Should I?"

"No,no,no! It was just a slip of the tongue, that's all."

"It better be."

"Can I have your daughter's hand now?"

"Ancy are we? I knew love would entice you youngens. Let me get my things and I'll lead you to Ecrin."

"Thanks, but I know the way. Where are you going to place the head? Are you going to mount it over that fireplace?"

"Mount it? Why the heck would I do that! You have a good eye for where it ought to go, but I've seen ehr face my whole life and hated every second of it so the only place this deserves to go…..is in the fire where it belongs. Josh, bring my truck around back and I'll meet you there."

"Come on Austin. Just imagine; we'll soon be together forever."

"Ouch! You're hurting me. Stop pulling my hair."

"Get in the car, now!!"

"Josh, you coming?"

"Come on! Where are the keys? Where are…nevermind. That's why pocket knives were invented. I'm coming, Jim!!"

"You sure? Scarlett, we can't be late. Scarlett!! Scarlett!! Where are you?"

"Here!!"

"Aagh!! Don't you dare scare me like that, child. We reserve that for the true enemy."

"Sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

"I'm sorry for….everything. I'm sorry for wrongly accusing you. I'm sorry for attacking you and I'm sorry for bringing you here."

"Scarlett, bringing me here was not of your doing. Jim gave Josh the spell book because he wanted my head…but now he has gotten far better than that."

"Stop! Stop! Stop!! Yes, Jim gave Josh the spell book so that he could bring you back, but it wasn't him who wanted your head."

"What are you talking about. Isn't it obvious?"

"No, it's not obvious."

"It's not!!"

"No, it's not; because the person who wanted your head…..was me!!"

"You!!"

"Yes. It was me from the start and it has always been me. Once Josh and Jim told me enough of what had happened; I went on a journey to find a spell that would bring you back so I could have closure. I didn't think it was sufficient enough that you remained in a canister that one day would open and you could go back to being evil. I had to…no, I needed to hold your head in my hands so that I would be confident that you could never return.

I gave the spell to Jim and at first he wasn't on board. He loved you too much. It wasn't until I lied and said that I was bringing you to life so that you two may be rekindled that he finally was on board. Little did I know that he and Josh already had their own plans behind my back. So pain stricken with rage and revenge was I that I became too stupid to see. Now I put you all in danger just because of a grudge I have over. You must think me a stupidest immature child right now and I think that back you; I deserved you to take my soul. So here; my arms are outstretched and ready. Do what you have to and be quick about it."

"Oh Scarlett. Put your hands down already. I'm not going to steal your heart, but you stole mine. I don't blame you for a second. You were manipulated by them and that's the truth. They only told you their side of the story and in so doing; they got the response out of you they wanted. You just played into their evil hands. Come here child and let me hold you in mine. It'll be okay."

"How can you still love me even after all I just confessed. Are you not mad?"

"Honey, I'm not mad. I'm furious at you, but at the same time; we all make mistakes, but very few of us actually come forth with the truth. That is why I may be mad, but I'm not enraged to act out. I'm proud of how brave you were and for that I could not be mad at you. In fact, I forgive you and my love for you has only grown stronger. Is that not what a family is, and did you not say we were one?"

"Oh Jade. How could I ever hate you when you say things like that?"

"I don't know but what I do know is that there are some other girls that could use some loving as well."

"Ooh, shoot. I was having a moment and completely forgot about them."

"It's okay. I see one of them over there."

"You're too late!! She's already gone."

"Kerina, I'm so sorry."

"She was my sister and all I had; and he just…..snap….took her from me. These ashes are all I have left of her. Heww! Watch her blow away so effortlessly in the wind."

"Kerina, now's not the time for tears. Your sister is in a better place now."

"Ohh, I'm not crying. I'm angry. That boy took everything from me…..and I'm going to tear every bone out of his body to make him pay for what he did. A life for a life!! Is that not what he said?"

"Come on Kerina. There is no life here in this desolate place. There is only death.