65 - Fiona On Trial

65 - Fiona On Trial
~Godfrey’s Point of View~




It was soon the day of Fiona’s trial and I was not taking any chances. While we said we were closing her trial to the public, that was just what we needed everyone to believe. We would have reinforcements. All Shadow witches and fairies were either in the room or in the room just off the back. 

The council damn well knew she was guilty, the evidence was overwhelming. But we had to beg the question, what exactly would be done with her? Luckily, warlock Ben had some ideas.

Death was the obvious option but it was too good. In my rage, I had killed Kai. I should have stripped him of his powers and tortured him. 

There are far more reaching torture options at the ready and that’s where Quinn and Dina came in. I wasn’t sure how Ash would feel, werewolves don’t handle things with magic and are rightfully skeptical. They don’t fully understand how far reaching it is and how infinite the possibilities could be.

Angel, being a witch herself, may find it hard to be impartial. She may not want to impose the same type of punishment the rest of us would find acceptable. 

My mind was made up, and with Quinn and Dina on board, that was all I needed. Fiona would suffer to her last breath, and I would make sure that would be a damn long time.

I banged my gavel and said, “come to order. This is the trial of Fiona Morgan, former council witch and former leader of the Sage Coven. Bring in the prisoner.”

Fiona refused to walk in on her own, and a demon carried her in over his shoulder. Her attorney looked her up and down and frowned, knowing this was an impossible task.

“I wish to get rid of this piece of shit attorney and represent myself,” Fiona said, defiantly.

“Fine by me, any objections,” I said, practically giddy. It was silent.

“As there are no objections, sir you are dismissed,” I said, waving my hand indicating he needed to leave.

The man looked at Fiona, shook his head and left. 

“Opening statement,” Dina said.

“You’ve basically already found me guilty, what does it even matter? Kai knew how pathetic you all were, and he should be here, sitting on a throne!”

Pathetic, simply pathetic. Why, yes I’d love to just take your head and move on with my day but that would give you too much satisfaction.

“Yes well, King Kai lost his head, pity,” I said, with a smirk.

Dina shot me a glare, but I just rested my fingers together and grinned at her. 

I was the only one here with no family, no attachments. Sure I had sired several vampires over the years but I had long ago released them of any obligation to me. I didn’t have anyone or anything to make me look weak, no one that could be used against me. Dina knew damn well her family name was now tarnished. They would have a long road ahead to gain back credibility and trust.

“Fiona, if you want to forgo the rules I’ll ask the one single thing we all really want to know, why? And why Kai,” Dina asked.

“Yes tell us why? You broke your oath, betrayed your council, caused the deaths of your own Shadows, innocents, for what? Power? Like you didn’t have enough here already,” Quinn said.

I looked to warlock Ben and he nodded. He’d placed a spell on Fiona so she couldn’t perform any magic while she was jailed, but he doubled up on it whilst she was here.

“You all treated me like a child, like I wasn’t capable of great things, you should have worshipped the ground I walked on! Bow before me and I’ll consider giving you all a quick true death,” she cackled. 

“You weren’t hugged enough, is that seriously what you’re saying,” Ash said, looking as annoyed as we all felt. 

I snickered, as did Quinn. I knew there was a reason I liked Ash. We are the council and we do not look weak, or show weakness, ever. We do NOT show fear.

“I’m saying that I kept this house safe, you have no idea what threats came in all the time, I busted my ass for you people. You never gave Kai his due. The world is sick of all of you, there are thousands that feel the same,” she protested.

“Well your ass busting capabilities were turned off two months ago and here we all are, just fine so unless you have something real to say, I’m ready to vote,” Angel said, taking a sip of her tea.

Hmm, maybe she’s a promising little witch afterall. Much more of a spine than Fiona ever showed at any rate.

Fiona began chanting in Latin and I glanced to warlock Ben and his daughter. They both looked bored so I assumed her chant wasn’t much of a threat.

“Fiona if you’re not even putting on a case, you’ll just be found guilty and we’ll dispense punishment,” I said, hoping she did so.

She glared at me and I challenged her with my eyes. Fiona knew damn well I never liked her, and probably assumed I was always looking for a way to get rid of her.

She continued to chant, with it getting much louder even though it was obvious nothing was happening. 

“You have no powers witch! I’ll see to it you never do again,” I said, dashing to her, only inches from her face.

She slumped in her chair and looked at me for a long minute. She began cackling, this time in a madenning kind of way and I thought, surely she must be insane. I rolled my eyes and went back to my seat.

“Well we were expecting a trial but it makes no difference to me,” I said, closing the file.

“Kill me and I will haunt you for the rest of your days, until you meet your true death, my face will be in your every nightmare, behind EVERY shadow,” she yelled, staring straight ahead at nothing in particular.

I laughed, as did Quinn. I looked at Ben and made a motion to zip her lips, and suddenly her lips were glued together. 

“Pathetic,” Angel said. I murmured in agreement.

“Well it seems we are all in agreement. Fiona Morgan, you are hereby found guilty of all crimes. Your sentence shall be as follows: you were forthwith stripped of your powers, you will be banished to the Yellow Hollow realm where the demon Azare will be charged with watching over you. A memory spell will be cast over you, giving you a clean slate and starting you over as a basic human,” I said.

She jumped out of her seat and pounded her fists. The Yellow Hollow Realm was extremely hot and dry, a desert wasteland of nothing. For a witch to be forced into being a human was the worst punishment imaginable. 

She would no longer have any control or hold over anyone, ever again. She would be weak and powerless to defend herself against any type of magic. Once a witch is used to power, control … giving it up is well, ascension into madness.

With that, Dina and Angel rose to join hands with Ben and Katrina and get on with the sentence. The demon Azare stood and put his arms around Fiona, and she did everything to wiggle out of his grasp which was futile.

I kicked back and put my feet on the desk, and gave Fiona a weak wave. She stuck her arm out and pointed her finger at me. I blew her a kiss and she disappeared. 

“All in a day’s work,” I said, clapping my hands together.

“I still think we should have just killed her,” Quinn mumbled.

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~Two Weeks Later~




~Skyler’s Point of View~




“You’re doing so good baby! One more push you can do it,” I cooed, wiping Lilly’s damp hair from her head.

“I hate you! I hate you all! It hurts, it hurts SO damn bad, I’m being ripped in half,” Lilly screamed.

“They all say that, don’t take it personal,” the nurse said with a smile.

“We’re almost there Lilly, one more push and our pup will be here,” Hunter said.

“One more push and then there’s still another one!” She was fuming.

“Squeeze our hands, you’re so close,” River said.

“AHHHHH I HATE YOU ALL,” she screamed, just as I heard the pup start to cry.

“It’s a boy,” the doctor yelled.

I didn’t even realize it was happening but the tears began to fall from my eyes and I couldn’t believe it. I was a daddy!! I kissed Lilly’s forehead and she relaxed, well as much as she could.

“Just breathe and try to relax a minute, the other baby can wait a few,” the doctor said.

“We love you so much Lilly, you made us daddies,” Hunter said, in tears as well.

“I love you all too, for now,” she said, catching her breath.

River ran an ice cube over her lips and I kissed her hand. The nurse brought the pup and laid him down on Lilly’s chest. He was absolutely perfect.

“His name is going to be Jett Sparks Black,” she said, stroking his head and kissing him.

We had all decided that we would wait to see the babies before we named them but we figured she would be the one deciding.

“I love it,” I said, kissing his head. 

We all kissed and rubbed him for a few minutes before the doctor said it was time. Lilly handed Jett off to Hunter and we started again.

Two pushes later, and we had a little girl!! We had decided to wait to find out the genders and we were not expecting a girl since the first had been a boy, but we had a girl!! 

“Thank the Goddess, two perfect healthy pups,” I said, kissing Lilly. 

The nurse quickly brought her to us, and I kissed her cheek. She was an angel just like her mommy.

“Olive Ivy Black,” Lilly said, pulling down her gown to try and nurse.

“I love it baby,” River said, kissing her forehead.

“Have you ever seen anything so beautiful,” Hunter said, situating Jett to nurse as well.

“I better go let everyone know the good news,” River said.

“No company right away, give me at least maybe half an hour,” Lilly said.

“Sure baby,” River said, kissing her hand. 

I stared at Lilly and my perfect little family, thinking about all we had to do and overcome to get to this amazing moment. I should be pinching myself, but I just couldn’t. 

“I’m sorry she insisted,” River said, coming in with Jasmine, practically pushing everyone out of her way.

“It’s okay I should have known,” Lilly said, smiling.

“Ohhh one of each!! The Goddess is so good,” Jasmine said, kissing Olive’s head.

“You are already so loved little pups,” she cooed. 

“I know you want to rest but your Grammy is about to bust through that door,” Jasmine said, quite serious.

Lilly rolled her eyes, my poor little mate just wanted a few minutes to rest, but it was clear the family didn’t care about that. Both babies had latched and nursed for a little bit and falled right back asleep.

“Well just grandparents only for right now, I’m sure Daisy is freaking out too,” Lilly said.

The next couple of hours were a flurry of activity, congratulations and Hunter getting sprayed in the face changing Jett’s diaper which I thoroughly enjoyed.