Finding Fate

Checkmate

John slammed his silverware down. His hands trembled. It was hard to decipher his emotions. Was he angry? Was he scared? No, Seth knew, he had a burning fury rising up inside him cloaked in fear and regret. John was on the verge of a breakdown. As proud of a man he was, John walked out of the room so no one would see him, and he cried. Seth became skittish and jumpy. Xavier had noticed the sudden change. Seth sprung from his seat and ran to John's aid. Seth shut the door to the dining room leaving the twins in bitter silence.

Before Seth said a word, John grabbed his arm. Tears poured down his cheeks like rivers. His beautiful eyes were watery and burdened with emotion. "It's coming....soon. I don't want to go. I don't want to leave." John slid to the floor. It hurt Seth a tremendous amount to see him like this. "John, don't worry. It's going to be alright. Just tell me what's wrong." Seth spoke quietly. John stuttered,"That girl...she is the one." Seth's eyes widened as he pulled John to his feet. "No...no no no, that little girl is the witch!?"

John leaned on the wall for support. "I won't even make it to the next moon now...I'm running out of time." Seth sighed. "I won't let you go that easy. C'mon I'll help you to your roo-" "I can do it myself, thank you." John interrupted as he wiped his tears. "Really...thank you." John patted Seth's shoulder and walked to his room. Seth smiled and opened the dining room door. Only to see Xavier pointing a knife at Luke while Luke had grabbed him by his shirt collar. "Put your brother down, Xavier drop the knife." Luke growled and dropped him on the floor. Xavier fell flat on his back letting go of the knife.

"What am I going to do with you two?" Seth sighed as he picked up the silverware. "Go to bed...Now!" He yelled. The twins scurried out of the room. They shot upstairs to their bedrooms and locked themselves inside. Xavier sat on his bed kicking his feet. Thinking to himself, he studied the gem stone necklace. Maybe he really was special. Maya chose him, not Luke. Xavier changed into his pajamas and lit a candle that sat on his window seal.

Xavier layed down on his bed and fell asleep under the warm covers. Meanwhile John sat alone in his room, holding back tears. John unzipped his bag that he kept by his window. He pulled the picture frame from out of the bag into the dark room. Gazing into the eyes of the woman, tears fell onto the glass. John rubbed his eyes and kissed the frame softly. He held the picture to his heart and closed his eyes. It wasn't long until he dozed off like everyone else in the house.

The next morning no one felt an urge to see the rest of the household. Xavier was still angry and ready to go off the war path. Luke was scared of irritating his brother any more then he had. Meanwhile John was on the edge of a mental breakdown. Seth didn't feel like trying to help the house guests with their emotional matters when he has enough on his plate already. So he decided he would take a off day, go to the shops, explore the town a bit. Seth grabbed his coat and sprung out the front door heading for the town as quick as possible.

After leaving, it was as if the house had become a chessboard. Everyone was at odds with each other, anxiously waiting for someone to make the first move. Xavier walked to his bedroom door and quietly slipped out of the room. The floor squeaked beneath his feet as he walked down the hall towards Luke's room. Without warning he kicked open the door clutching his fist. Luke screamed and backed up. "H-hey bro...Y-You okay?" He slowly reach for a candle stick holder behind his back. Xavier growled as he grabbed Luke by his collar. Luke kicked frantically trying to escape his brother's grip.

"What is wrong with you!?" Luke yelled as he tried to push Xavier away. Xavier let go and pushed Luke to the ground. "I trusted you! You took something that really meant a lot to me, just because you could!" He teared up. Luke scoffed and rolled his eyes,"Is this about Amy!? Seriously, she is was way out of your league anyway. Plus, you are with that goth chick!" Xavier's face shot red with anger,"Don't you dare bring Maya into this! I'm not just some nobody you can push around!"

"Push you around!? Who is on the floor right now?" Luke jumped up. "I like her. I'm not just taking her, not that you had a chance anyway." Xavier slapped Luke across the face. Luke held his cheek, his eyes turning cold and grey. Xavier's eyes widen, he knew that he had messed up major this time. Luke grabbed Xavier and drew back his arm. Xavier closed his eyes. "Checkmate." Luke growled. John heard a smack and then a loud thump. He lept to his feet and busted into the room. When inside he found Xavier out cold bleeding on the floor and Luke standing over him.

John glared furiously at Luke, John looked like a hot mess. His black hair was messy and untaimable, his eyes were tired and burdened, and his shirt and tie were undone. John ran over and checked Xavier's pulse. "Ya bloody idiot..." He sighed and lifted Xavier into his arms. Xavier was limp and motionless except for the suddle movement of breathing. John gave Luke a look that spoke for itself, all it said was 'you are in for it'. Luke snapped out of his angry state and into sudden spontaneous fear from John's actions. John walked out of the room and tended to Xavier's cuts.