A Mate's Rebirth

*Chapter 11: Derry Town House*

Belle was sitting on the armchair, stroking her stomach, feeling her daughter. She smiled a bit. Pennywise came over to her with blood on his face. He just ate a child from under the bleachers at the baseball game.

"How are you feeling, my dear?" Pennywise asked, touching her stomach.

"Never better." Belle said. She noticed Pennywise's frown. "Are you okay?"

"I have news, Belle." Pennywise said. "Rowen is in town." Belle made a look. But Pennywise continued. "She is planning to do the Ritual of Chud. The ritual can keep us from existing in this world."

"The ritual? Alone?" Belle asked. "Is that even possible?"

"She is the cult. She can perform alone if she wishes. Maturin can give her power." Pennywise said. "Remember what you told me. She tried to take you away and our child. You killed the cult. And you said you will kill her if she ever interferes. Don't you want to protect our daughter?" Belle thought about it. Rowen can't get in a way. She made a look, her eyes turn gold.

"I want to crush her heart. I will make her wish she was never born." Belle said. Pennywise let out an evil chuckle. "Where is she now?"

Rowen was waiting for Mike, Jacob, and Bill to show up at the clock tower. She is surrounded by the history, missing child posters, and there is a Chud vase. Rowen approached it and touched it. She hasn't seen one in years. How did Mike get it?

"Hello again." A voice spoke. Rowen turned to see Belle.

"...Belle."

"Expecting someone else?" Belle asked.

"What're you doing here? Did you finally see the light?" Rowen asked with a look. Belle rolled her eyes at her.

"I wanted to talk to you. But not here. At the Derry Town House." Belle said. Rowen raise a brow at her in suspicion. Belle's eyes glow a bit. Rowen took the dagger out of her jacket.

"You're not Belle..." She whispered. The brunette woman chuckled as red lines appeared on her face. She is slowly walking around Rowen, sneering at her a little. "Where is she?" Rowen demanded.

"She's waiting at the Derry Town House." The imposter replied. "You refuse to come quietly, I'll finish the job myself." Rowen glared at the fake Belle. She puts away the dagger and walk pass the imposter. Maybe Belle does need to talk. Possibly another warning.

In Jacob's room, Belle was waiting for her mate to bring Rowen to her. The door opened and Rowen walked in with Robert who shuts the door behind him and lock it. Rowen stares at Belle in silent.

"You all never listen to my warning." Belle said. "I killed your people. And...you never learn when to quit. I do anything to protect my baby. From you and the turtle."

"You're an idiot, Belle." Rowen spoke. "You really have no idea what you're doing." She faces Robert. "This creature is using you. You're his puppet." Belle stood on her feet.

"He would never do that. He's been taking care of me ever since I first become his mate!" She exclaimed. "Now we have a child to worry about. Soon, she will be born." Rowen noticed Belle's stomach. It's not big, but it will be. Robert grabbed Rowen by the hair to hold her in place. "I want you gone." Belle said, her eyes turn gold.

"You don't have to do this." Rowen whispered.

"Do it, Belle." Robert told his mate. "For our daughter."

"You kill me, you will regret it. They will never forgive you for this." Rowen spoke. Belle froze.

"Who's 'they'?" She asked.