A Witch Thing

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The reception arrived and Elizabet and Jasper were enjoying it. They talked with friends from school, family, witch friends. It was nice to have a moment where they weren't thinking about keeping Bella safe, or Victoria, or some other supernatural threat over their heads.

The night sky had settled around them and the butterflies had been exchanged with fireflies that only contributed to the magical feel in the air. Some of them even settled down in Elizabet's flower crown, adding to her look.

"Hello," someone said. Jasper turned around, Elizabet by his side and saw old friends. He smiled and said to Elizabet "These are old friends. The Denali coven."

One of them spoke, "It's so nice to finally meet you."

"We've heard such great things."

"Never known of the existence of witches, though. Quite a shocker when we found out," another spoke.

"Well, then that means we're doing a good job," Elizabet joked. They shared a laugh and Jasper introduced them, "This is Tanya, Kate, and Irina. And this is Carmen and Eleazar."

They shook hands in greeting and Elizabet said, "I have to say, it's refreshing to meet more of Carlisle's friends. It's never everyday a witch finds people they can trust."

They smiled at her statement and she said, "Uh, would you like to meet the rest of my coven? They'd love to meet you."

Kate smiled, "Course, lead the way."

Elizabet introduced the Denalis to her coven and left the girls to talk, Carmen and Eleazar continuing a conversation.

Carmen asked, "So, how long have you both been together?"

Elizabet muttered, "Oh, um..." She'd have to admit, Jasper and Elizabet had only been together eight months. In immortal years, it wasn't that long. It would seem rushed to most.

Jasper covered for her quickly, sensing her awkwardness, "We've known each other for a little over a year."

Before they could continue asking questions about their relationship; how did you meet? how did you know she was the one?, she changed the subject.

"If you don't mind my asking, what's your gift? And Kate's?" Elizabet asked, genuinely curious.

Eleazar was surprised, "How did you know we had them?"

Jasper smirked a little as he nodded, "It's a witch thing."

Elizabet laughed at the quick explanation and gave her own, "Since witches made vampires and whatnot, we can sense gifts. Gifted vampires are who we call 'Chosen Ones' because it's said the deceased ancestors chose them to have powers."

Eleazar lightly chuckled, "Well, then I suppose that would be similar to my gift. I can identify the abilities some have. Kate's gift is psychic electrokinesis."

"Wow, really?" Elizabet asked, genuinely intrigued. She always found vampires and gifted ones interesting, whether she should or not.

Before she could continue, Freya came over. She jumped right into Jasper's arms, she could care less about his suit, and said, "That's quite shocking, isn't it?"

They laughed at the terrible pun she made. Well, Jasper and Elizabet laughed, Carmen and Eleazar were too surprised by a talking cat-fox to laugh. Elizabet told her, "Freya, I love you, but that was terrible."

She looked at her unamused and said, "That was the point."

Jasper spoke, "This is Elizabet's familiar, Freya. Usually, she's a fox. But we don't want to scare away the humans."