Buried trust

Chapter 38

"I know almost exactly his plan," Alex says. "And what is that then?" I ask. "Well, first of all, he has to find new vampires again because many of his old ones have left just like me, but you have also killed quite a few. When he has done that, he will look for something that can bring you down mentally, just like Olivia." Alex says and she wipes some sweat from her head. "It's not good news. Should I send my father away?" I ask everyone. "That's not necessary. If you leave him in the house for the next few days I can cast a spell that not one supernatural can enter. That means you too. " Natalie says. "My dad is going to hate me for that," I say and I get up. I take my notebook out of my bag and put it on the table. "As we had seen, our previous plan failed a bit. We have to learn from our mistakes, so do not meet in a building because they can have advantages there. Of course, we can also start to think that way, but that is a bit obvious. We need to have a plan so foolproof that they can't break it with their own plan. Because of Alex, we are already a bit prepared so we know what can come next. Any ideas? " I ask. It remains quiet, this reminds me of how we came up with the previous idea. The front door opens and Niall walks in, blood on his mouth. "Niall?" I hear Luke say. "Don't worry, it belongs to someone who was doing a hike just outside the town." He walks on and sees us. "Oh." He says and he starts to laugh. "Yes, we have to be on our best side if we are going to fight or not?" I shake my head and close my notebook. "We need a plan or you will die in your own fight," I say and I walk out of the room. I hear a chair move. Someone comes up behind me.

I sit on the bed and stare in front of me. Alex is sitting next to me. She does the exact same thing, staring at nothing. "Maddie, I know it's annoying but we all have to make a plan together. I'm not saying your plan was bad last time, but Christopher is just older and therefore smarter at making these plans. He's been looking for you for a century. " Alex says and she turns her head to me. I look at her. "I know Alex, but I don't think we're going to make it," I say. "And why not?" "Because we're just not strong enough, if he has an army of vampires then there's very little chance we can do without Jenny and her pack." "Yes, that's why we have to think about how we can do that differently, I was already thinking about putting werewolf poison in bombs but that is also dangerous for Luke and Niall." "Yes, but well thought, maybe Natalie can make it into ashes, just like that other powder I used." "You see if you just brainstorm we'll get there." "Don't be too quick Alex, we don't know if it's possible," I say and I get up. I reach out and Alex takes it. We walk down the stairs together and I see Luke and Natalie still sitting at the table. Niall is in the kitchen. Fortunately, it is a large open space so he can have a say. "Maddie and I had a brainstorming session upstairs and we thought we'd turn that ashes into werewolf poison," Alex says. Natalie looks up. "I don't know if that is possible, but I can always try, my father may also know something." She says. "Okay great, so we already have one thing because if that doesn't work, we can just use those other ashes." Alex is talking fanatically. Suddenly Luke and Niall start to get involved in the conversation and ideas come from everyone. Alex was right, it really works if we just start shouting ideas. I myself think about what I can do. I want to do more than last time. I must be able to do more with my powers now that it has become stronger. Of course, I have already brought Alex back to life but that was kind of my dream. That one book is still at home, written by someone from the town. There must be some more things in there about what I can do. I can call my grandmother but I got a little scared of her. She made this mess and I can go and clean it up. It's just unfair how little she helps me with this.

"Maddie?" I am taken out of my mind by Alex saying my name. My notebook contains all small scribbles. Alex took a piece of paper herself and wrote down some ideas. "Yes," I say. "What kind of idea do you have?" Luke says. "I was thinking if I could also do more." "And?" "I will really have to do more research on that. I still have a book at home and maybe I should call my grandmother. " I say. "No way, you certainly won't. We will then look for another solution. " Luke says firmly. "My father will probably know something too. I have to go home. Nat, are you coming? Then you can cast the spell right away when we leave the house. " Natalie nods and I get up. "Do I have to come?" Luke asks me. "No, not necessary. Just keep brainstorming about a better plan. " I say and I get my bag. We walk to the car and we drive to my house. Natalie is browsing her large spellbook looking for the right spell. She also searches for two of the same gems. "Ah, found it." She says, holding up two red gems. They are big and beautiful. "This is a ruby. Many of us witches put them in jewels. They put a spell on it that protects themselves against vampires, their blood is not good for vampires. It becomes a kind of poison. " She says because Natalie saw that I was looking at the stones. "And what if we keep three of those bracelets or just the stone with us, you, Alex, and me. They can't drink our blood and nobody dies in the same way as Olivia. " I suggest. "That is quite a good plan. I just don't have enough rubies with me for a spell on your house and to make us a jewel. " She says. "Luke and Niall are old, they have some ruby ​​jewelry in their treasury," I say and we arrive at my house.

When I walk in, my mother has already left and my father is sitting on the couch as usual. I immediately go upstairs and pick up the book I needed. Natalie is outside on the porch preparing for the spell. The two gems are right next door. I walk back downstairs and sit on the couch next to my dad. "Okay Maddie, what's up? You never wanted to sit with me like that in years, so you probably want something. " My father says. "I actually had a few questions about myself," I say. "Predictor related?" "Yes." "Okay, I don't know much." "Can I also help or protect people with my powers?" "Well, I don't think you can look into the future and protect someone at the same time. Looking into the future is already protecting people. Maybe there is something about giving someone a shield. I don't know if that's true. Maybe you should look that up. " "Yes I was already planning, but I thought you might know something." "Why do you really want to know this?" "Just curious." "Maddie, you've always been bad at lying. It has nothing to do with Christopher, does it. " "No Yes." "So you are not going to do this." "Sorry, Dad," I say, and get up. I quickly walk out the door. I hear my father coming after me. Natalie says some weird words and I see the rubies glow. "Sorry Mr. Richards, I locked you in your own house because Christopher needs a mental link for Maddie. You have to be spared, other people can go in and out only supernatural and you cannot get in or out. " Natalie says and she protects the stones with some twigs and leaves so that it is not too obvious. "Sorry, Dad. Sometimes we have to take measures. " I say and I see my father trying to get through the barrier. Eventually, he gives up and closes the door. I walk to the car and Natalie follows me. "Didn't I make the wrong choice?" I ask. "No, you want to protect your father. As soon as it's over, he'll get it. " Natalie says and we get into the car on the way to the cabin.

We are back at the cabin and it is now getting dark. It's already nine o'clock. The moon is half full and very visible. I thought the temperature would cool down this week but the sky is still clear. I get the book and Natalie and I walk in. Alex is back in training. She hits the doll and puts a wooden stake in it. Luke is standing next to her to guide her. Niall is sitting on the couch doing nothing. He's scrolling through some photos on his phone. I shake my head slightly. "We're back," Natalie says and she sits down next to Niall on the couch. "Luke, we have another idea," I say and Luke walks towards me. "Tell me." I hear Alex cheering because she hit the target. Luke smiles a little. Natalie told me that if Alex, Nat, and I have an ruby ​​with a certain spell, then vampires feel our blood is like poison. Only Natalie doesn't have enough rubies, do you have a few? " I ask. "I'll just ask Niall," Luke says and he walks to Niall. Niall nods and walks upstairs. Natalie has been moved to the ground and surrounded herself with gems. She takes out a bottle of clear liquid. I think that werewolf poison. She told me it is widely used in potions. I watch her try but fail over and over. Niall comes up the stairs with some jewelry. He's coming my way. "Here I have some jewelry with rubies in it. Choose a nice one. " He says and he puts the jewelry on the table. Alex comes over to me. "Ooh, free jewelry she says and she looks at the small bracelet. I am more interested in the ring myself. It is a silver ring that looks braided. There are small rubies between the braided pieces. It is gorgeous. Now also Natalie comes over and she will also see which piece of jewelry she likes. In the end, I choose the ring and Alex goes for the bracelet with all kinds of charms, three of which are rubies in the shape of a heart. Natalie chooses a hair clip that has five large rubies on it. "Where do you actually get all this jewelry from, this would cost a lot of money," Alex says. Niall turns and looks at her. "I once had a girlfriend who loved the ruby ​​stone. I bought it for her then, when she broke up I took everything back. " Niall says. Alex regrets asking and gives the bracelet to Natalie. I give her my ring and she sits back in her circle. She puts the jewelry in the middle and takes another bottle that also contains a transparent liquid. She pours it over the jewelry and says something. I still don't understand what she's saying but I see the liquid evaporate and Natalie opens her eyes again. "It is ready." She says and I take my ring. Alex immediately puts on the bracelet and looks at it. "Well, let's test it," Niall says and suddenly he is behind Alex. Alex turns and puts her hand to Niall's throat. She has a stake in her hand. "I wouldn't try if I were you." She says. Niall steps back and mumbles something. "Always be prepared," Alex says and she smiles. I laugh with her. It is now very dark outside and Luke puts a bowl of food on the table. We all sit down at the table and finish the food. "Well, who is looking forward to school tomorrow," Niall says in a sarcastic voice. Everyone sighs. School, I had already forgotten.