Ember Potter and the Secret of the Gems

Chapter 33

The first week Ember spent back at Slytherin Manor was strange and eventful. She was living with Damien and her mom while hiding the fact that the gems weren't human from him. James kept trying to get Damien to come back "home" with him, but the boy refused to leave the manor. He didn't want to be apart from his sister after the trauma he went through less than a week ago.

The headmaster was trying to help James get Damien home, but the ministry said that as long as Damien was being taken care of, they wouldn't force the boy to leave his new safe space.

One night, while Damien was sleeping, Ember snuck into her potions room and made two new gems to be bodyguards. She had promised her family she would make one so she would have someone to protect her, but she was also making one for Damien.

Damien was known as the Boy-Who-Lived throughout the wizarding world. There would be people out there wanting to hurt him to prove they were strong, and since he was her brother, she would protect him. She knew the headmaster would have complaints, but after what happened a week ago, Ember doubted that people would deny the twins the extra protection the bodyguards offered.

The first bodyguard was a Vera Cruz Amethyst. She would be her brother's bodyguard, and Ember would make it clear to him that he wasn't to be rude or mean to her. She had learned that Vera was sensitive and could feel the emotions of others around her. This ability would be good for figuring out the true intentions people had for her brother. This was one reason why she was Damien's bodyguard.

Vera's skin was a translucent pale purple with a soft, ethereal glow. Her gem was placed on the back of her neck where her spine met her shoulders. The gem was small and delicate, with a soft rounded hexagon shape. It was polished and finely cut, shining brightly whenever it caught the light. It didn't protrude much, sitting flush against the skin.

The gem was a pale lavender color, looking almost translucent. It had hints of white that shimmered whenever the light hit it just right.

Her hair was long and flowed down to the nape of her back in soft waves. It was colored a pale purple that turned into light pink at the tips. The hair shimmered in the light, looking like she had white highlights in her hair.

Her eyes were pale lavender that showed kindness. Her eyes also had a slightly distant or dreamy look. Ember knew that people would underestimate Vera because of her dreamy look.

She was wearing a flowing, off-the-shoulder blouse that had long bell sleeves that gently flared out near the wrists. The fabric felt as if it were made of silk, it was so soft. The shirt was a soft white that had subtle iridescent patterns of roses all over, which could only be seen when the light hit it just right.

She had a flowing skirt that fell just below her knees, and it almost looked like it was floating on its own. The skirt was a light purple that complemented the white of the shirt she was wearing.

She was wearing silver ballet flats. The shoes had thin straps that wrapped around her feet, and the shoes had a light metallic finish that glittered as she walked.

Vera's weapon was a rapier. She was also able to manipulate light to create weak shields. She could also manipulate light to make illusions, although she couldn't hold the illusions for long since they used up a lot of mental focus. She was working on increasing the time she could use this ability. She could also use the light to flash-bang enemies if she needed a quick advantage.

She could also float slightly in the air, using this ability to help her create a fighting style that made it look like she was dancing through the air.

The other gem that Ember made was a Green Amethyst, otherwise known as a Prasiolite. Her skin was a soft mint green, and her gem was located on her right outer ankle.