Marshall Twins [2 - Twins Series]

7 - Out of the Easy

Book: Marshall Twins
Chapter 7
Word Count: 1879

Elijah, Marcel, Avery, and Hayley had come to the attic of St. Louis Cathedral to meet with Freya, who had lit dozens of white candles in preparation for more spellwork as the five discussed what they had learned in the last day or so.

"So, where is Klaus?" Avery asked. Freya, who was leaning against the table and looking exhausted, sighed.

"When I told him about Rebekah, he said he'd pursue another lead."

Elijah took Freya's athame and used it to slice open his palm so he could bleed into a bronze bowl on the table, which lay on top of a large, pristine paper map that covered the entire table top.

"Forget Niklaus." Elijah whipped out his handkerchief, which he used to clean up his hands after he finished bleeding into the bowl. He then handed the bowl to Freya. "You will find her."

Marcel looked at Freya nervously.

"Now, you sure you got enough ju-ju for a world-wide locator spell?"

"She's my family. I won't lose her." Freya then took a deep breath before putting her hands around the rim of the bowl of blood and beginning the spell. "Le six ce strul no cruv. Le six ce strul no cruv." Freya continued the spell as she poured the bowl full of blood onto the map where Africa was situated. "Le six ce strul no cruv." Freya handed the bowl to Elijah, who joined her, Avery, Hayley, and Marcel in watching the map hopefully. Freya focused all of her energy on concentrating on Rebekah, but the blood just spread out until it was covering the entire map. "Damnit!"

Elijah looked at the others in alarm, while Freya, Avery, Hayley, and Marcel looked disappointed.

"Well, so much for witch-GPS." Hayley sighed.

"I assumed they'd cloak her. I didn't expect a spell this strong." Freya muttered shakily.

"No doubt conjured by the very witch who lured Rebekah into this trap." Elijah added anxiously. Freya sighed, visibly frustrated and stressed by the turn of events, before sitting down at her table to brainstorm.

"You should all go. I have my work cut out for me."

Marcel turned his attention to Elijah.

"The Strix trust me. If they know where Rebekah is, I can find her."

Elijah started to walk toward the staircase to leave, looking frantic.

"We don't have time. You need to stop Davina from activating Lucien and Tristan's weapon."

"We need to find Rebekah!" Marcel exclaimed, exasperated.

"Marcel, I will not rest until my sister is found." Elijah said impatiently. Marcel paused for a moment before sighing and conceding to him with a reluctant nod.

"All right, fine. I'll handle Davina. Fancy accompanying me, Hayley? You're more persuasive than you give yourself credit for."

"Yeah, I'll come." Hayley nodded. She left the attic with Marcel. Avery turned towards to Elijah.

"Well, in the meantime, please tell me that we're gonna kill someone?"

"Oh, we're going to kill many someones. But first — if we are to start a war, let us determine where allegiances lie." Elijah then turned without another word and left the cathedral.

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The Turkey Trot marathon was going strong on the streets of the French Quarter. Jackson stood on the balcony and watched the runners pass the apartment for a moment until Avery came out and joined him.