A Witch Thing

4

James and Victoria took off in no time. James had started his hunt and, as always, Victoria followed behind him.

Laurent started to go to their next stop, bringing Elizabet along as he knew James and Victoria would catch up soon enough, but he'd had enough.

He stopped as he began to cross the border between Forks and Canada, but he stopped. Elizabet placed a gentle hand on his arm and spoke, "Laurent?"

He turned to her and simply said, "Let's go." He sped off in the direction they'd came in. Elizabet quickly used her speed spell, rubbing her thumb and index finger together and saying a few words.

She set off, catching up to him fairly quickly. "Where are we going?" She asked.

Laurent didn't look at her as he answered, "To warn the coven."

She didn't say anything further, instead running with him. She wanted to do this as much as him. She didn't want anyone to get hurt. Not anymore.

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When they finally reached Carlisle's family's house, they were confronted as soon as they stepped on the lawn. Elizabet's eyes moved to the mansion in front of her, it was beautiful and definitely suited these vampires.

When she heard the faint sound of a hiss from the vampires in before her, she tried not to shrink in her spot.

Laurent held his hands in defense to show he meant no harm. Elizabet followed suit, holding her hands up.

"We don't mean any harm. We've come to warn you." Laurent spoke, his tone telling them he was speaking truth.

Elizabet nodded when a few gazes moved to her. She spoke shyly, a glimmer of confidence in her voice, "W-We don't want to hurt anyone."

The vampires stopped and slowly stood back up straight. Carlisle spoke, "We'll trust you."

Laurent nodded, "That's all I ask."

He gave Elizabet a quick glance to make sure she was okay. She nodded to him and caught her breath a little.

Carlisle allowed them both into his house, his family continuing what they were doing. Although, one of them stayed next to Carlisle. Whether to have his back, reassure himself, or both, Elizabet didn't know.

Carlisle introduced the man who'd seemed to have a strange effect on Elizabet. He motioned to him, "This is Jasper."

He nodded stiffly to Elizabet and Laurent as a greeting. Y/N looked away for a moment.

Laurent began to speak but was stopped when the human and three of the vampires from earlier, the big one, the pixie-haired one, and the human's protector. They immediately took defensive stances upon seeing Laurent and Elizabet.

Carlisle stopped them and said, "They came to warn us. About James."

Laurent began, the vampires listening to him. The pixie-haired girl had her eyes focused on Elizabet, but they seemed to be looking past her. She looked away, nonetheless.

"I've grown tired of his games. But he's got unparalleled senses. Absolutely lethal. I've never seen anything like him in three hundred years." He spoke.

Elizabet spoke up, trying out the whole 'confidence' thing, "A-And Victoria will back him."

Laurent quickly added in a warning tone, "Do not underestimate her."

Carlisle nodded to him in thanks and Laurent gave Edward an apologetic look. He spoke, "I am truly sorry for what has been unleashed here."

He began to walk out to the woods and Elizabet followed asking, "Where do we go next?"

Laurent stopped, slowly turning to face Elizabet. He shook his head and looked back at the house before telling her, "Elizabet..."

He grabbed her hands gently and said, "I think you should stay here. You have a chance to escape James and that's all that matters for you."

She faltered before stuttering, "What do you mean? You all are going to keep me safe. I-I though-"

"James is going to kill you when he feels he has no use for you. And trust me, he's getting to that." Laurent told her.

She let go of his hands and said, "Why? Why can't you protect me?"

Laurent told her, "You don't need my protection, nor can I offer it. I'm sorry, but you must stay here."

"But I'm your mate, aren't I?" She asked, hopefully. He shook his head, "No, you aren't. It was all a trick from James."

She took a step back. Laurent turned and she tried to stop him, calling his name. But it was too late, he'd disappeared into the woods.

She kept her tears away and took in a shaky breath before blowing it out. Elizabet turned around and walked toward the house.

As she came up to the door, Jasper and Carlisle looked back at her. "Has something happened?" Carlisle asked.

Jasper observed her, taking in her expression and movement. She spoke with as much control as she possibly could and covered, "Uh, I'm staying to...help. I know how James works and...I can...help."

Carlisle tilted his head and looked over to the human's protector who nodded a little, a signal to Carlisle that she was okay.

He asked cautiously, "If you don't mind me asking...what are you? You're no vampire, and you're not human."

Elizabet took in a breath and spoke, "I'm...a witch."