Conjured

Chapter 10 - Trial

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"Lord Massarotti you are being charged with several attempted murders, kidnapping and breaking and entering into the Camp. Do you wish to plead not guilty to any of these charges?" Asked one of the elders.

Henry's father sat there laughing at the grey haired woman. "Why would I plead not guilty? I did all those things and I'm glad I did. Someone had to bring you old swines thoughts towards the real problems. Away from stupid idea's about the British King and to where they matter! The Hunter's have been killing our kind for centuries!" He yelled. 

The crowd sitting around the arena whispered to each other. I even heard people agreeing with what Henry's dad was saying.

"Silence please! Lord Massarotti the matter of the Hunters is and always has been one of great concern. The battle against them is slow but it is uphill" The Elder responds coldly. Henry's father rolls his eyes at her but isn't allowed to talk anymore this time.

"Giuseppe Massarotti you have been found guilty of several crimes against the Conjurer Clan of Australasia including attempted murder. You have been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and will be stripped of your title among Conjurers. Do you have anything final to say before you're taken?" The Elder recites as she looks down her nose at the ragged man.

I see the dark eyes so similar to Henry's turn to me before stating, "Use Willa Starr to her full ability. She will be able to take down the Hunters" The crowds murmuring grows until the Elders hush them once again. Giuseppe Massarotti is taken from the arena to wherever the Elders have chosen for him to rot for the next twelve years. As soon as the arena begins to empty out I follow the small crowd and feel stares on my back. I pretend not to notice them as I head straight to the hospital wing to see Blair.

Everyday I've been going to see if she wakes up but so far there hasn't been any changes in her condition. She's alive but not awake. I sit down beside her bed and look at her unmoving figure. She looks so unlike herself curled up in this hospital bed. All elements of her scary and intimidating side are gone and she looks so vulnerable. It scares me.

"Willa what are you doing in here again?" Says Jacquie as she comes in to check on Blair.

"Nothing I just wanted to see how Blair's going" I shrug. Jacquie sighs as she looks at all the machines surrounding Blair. "Same as she's been all week. Nothing bad but nothing good either. Just wish Henry could share that healing he's got" She says with a throaty laugh. I give a sad smile and squeeze Blair's hand before heading to the gym. 

I've been structuring my own workouts and practices since Blair's been in hospital and they've been working surprisingly well. My strength and speed keep building as I practice. Telekinesis is still difficult though. And the fire stuff? Well it seems I'm still learning how to control it. And fire's not something to play with if you can't control it.

I sit there bench-pressing and lifting all different matters of weight until I hear someone walk in. "Hey Willa" Emily says with a small smile. "Oh hey Emily. What's up?" I say putting down my weights. "Nothing major just thought I'd see how you're managing without Blair for training" Emily answers. That hurts. I miss Blair more than I thought I would while training. "It's okay I've just been having trouble with my Telekinesis and fire skills. I'm a bit worried about trying them on my own" I say scratching the back of my head. "Hmm I'll see if we can get someone else to come in and help you with those while we're waiting for Blair. By the way any plans for Christmas?" Emily smiles.

"Wait what's the date?" I ask in shock.

"It's December 15th. Do you not own a calendar?" She laughs. I shake my head sitting down still in shock. I've been in here longer than I thought. It feels like it's only been two weeks when it's been over two months. 

"Would I be allowed to go home?" I ask quietly suspecting I know the answer.

"I'm honestly not sure Willa you'd need to organise it with the Elders. I can set up a meeting if you like?" Emily offers. I nod my head vigorously, "Please Emily it would mean the world to me! I miss my family so much and I'd love to see Mark".

"I'll do my best Willa. If I haven't let you know by tomorrow make sure to chase me down about it. I need to go to a meeting now but I'll try and sort out the training stuff for you and a meeting about Christmas" She says heading back to the door.

"Thanks Emily" I grin. "You're welcome, now get back to it!" She laughs.

I go back to lifting weights and smile to myself about the possibility of going home.