Blue Moon

Emily's POV

I stared down at Eliza. She was dead. She was actually dead.

The thunder from earlier caught up with the present, a storm would fit the mood perfectly.

It slowly started to rain.

It was so incomprehensible to me, I was in a trance. A groan and a intake of air next to me snapped me out of it.

Silent tears were already soaking my face. I was half expecting her to open her eyes suddenly and get up like nothing happened.

I wasn't awake that a hand was moving until I looked.

Will's was moving.

I checked his pulse, he was dead.

“Will?” I said shaking him.

He grunted and started breathing heavier until his eyes snapped open. I was startled for a second because they were a stark yellow but quickly cooled back down to the normal hue of his blue eyes.

He looked confused,”W-where am I?”

“Will, how-you should take it easy,” I said when he started to sit up. It was like he didn't realize his hand was grasped firmly into someones before he lifted his and Elizabeth's hand up.

He did a double take of his hand and Elizabeth laying completely motionless beside him.

He must have expected her to keep the grasp in his but when he lifted their hands a bit higher, her hand fell out. Completely lifeless.

“Eliza?” he shook her a little. He gulped,”What happened to her face? What happened to her?”

He was almost frantic but I placed my hand onto his shoulder,”Will.”

He looked at me, the look on my face must have given it all away.”She can't be! Not now, not yet.”

“It wasn't your fault Will. You couldn't have known it was her when you were a werewolf. If it helps, she tried. She really did, she fought until the last second.” I tried comforting him.

“You need to come with us,” ordered a soldier suddenly. I've honestly forgotten they were still there.

“Just please a few more minutes, please.” I asked quietly.

“Listen girl, we're already in enough trouble for letting you and your friend here getting near,” he said motioning to Elizabeth.

The Commander rode up on his horse,”What the devil is going on here!”

The soldier's snapped into their positions as they explained. I listened to make sure the story was accurate.

I didn't make a sound but by the way Will's face was changing as he stared quietly at Elizabeth, I was worried he would transform again.

“I killed her?” he suddenly asked.

I shook my head quickly, “No Will, like I said you didn't know! She was already in bad shape when we were transported.”

“Take the beast and lock him up, along with the lady there.” The commander ordered, gesturing to Will and I. “As for the cursed one, dump her in the unmarked grave with all the other supernatural defectives.”

I saw Will make a move to attack the commander,”You don't lay a finger on her!”

“You're already on thin ice!” the Commander shouted at him. He pulled his knife out, ready for fight, but a gush of wind stopped any sound or movement.

A elderly woman stood before us. Her tanned wrinkled skin was a contrast to the deep purple gown she was wearing. Gold rings and chains hung off her, a wooden cane in her hand.

With a wave of her hand, the soldiers and the commander froze in their spots.

I looked around astonished but Will didn't look surprised.

“You must be Madame Gould. I recognize you from our visit to Redford's.” Will said, Elizabeth's hand was gripped in his.

“You my dears have skewered this deal almost out of my hands.” she said pointing to Will and I.

I didn't say anything, I didn't even know what to say.

“Now there's only so much I can do than I've already done.” she started. “I can though, give one last chance. It's within my boundaries to change or warp a curse or deal to nonexistent if I have the proper reasoning. I've already done that twice with Elizabeth here.”

“Madame I don't understand, how have you helped other than the potion you sent?” I asked confused. I was very confused, she just came out of nowhere and now were suddenly discussing what is to happen.

“I put her death off a day, hoping that maybe she would seal the deal. I was sorely wrong though. I didn't expect such a powerful vampire to interfere with this deal, nor did I expect her Mother to be possessed by a demonic spirit.” she sighed. “The last thing I could do without betraying what I have dealt, is to wash memories clean and put forth another deal.”

“Who's memory?” I asked.

“Will's I would suspect would be the choice. I can bring Elizabeth back to life but it will come with consequences and another deal if you take it. “ she said kneeling down beside Elizabeth.

Will shook his head,”It sounds risky to me.”

She rummaged through her sac as she spoke, “It's either your memory and her life brought back into this world or a life without her. It's all I can offer. Her previous deal will be completed, but again it will be a risky deal. If she doesn't complete it, Elizabeth will be sent to the supernatural realm forever.”

“What about Ben? He's still after her and Will? How can this separate deal go on will the old one isn't over in reality?” I asked slightly confused.

“That's the tricky part. I'll have to perform a very powerful spell. I can take care of the vampire easily but the spell will be the seal. The spell will turn time forward enough for everyone to forget about this. It could be tossed forward into years and years. I can guarantee that you will not have aged, the only thing to stay the same is your appearances as they are now. Also, the future will not hold for you. When you and Elizabeth wake up,” Madame Gould spoke to me,”you will be aware of the situation but not of reality. Will on the other hand will wake up from what would seem like a nap to him, he would go on with how his day would in which ever year or month you would end up in.”

Will and I were silent for a few minutes before I spoke up. “Let's do it.”

“No, I can't.” Will spoke up.

“Just think Will. You fell in love with her once, you can easily do it again. You know how Elizabeth is, she's headstrong. She won't give up on you.” I purposed.

He licked his lips, “It's not that I'm worried about. It's not being able to remember how we met, all the other memories I have with her. I can't lose those.”

Madame Gould sighed,”I could possibly have you regain your memory if she completes the deal within time. I just depends on how in love with her you are.”

Will thought for a minute,”Okay, I'll take the deal.”

“Good!” clapped Madame Gould. She took a jar out of her sac and a small knife.

“Once this deal is completed, there is not turning back. I cannot help you and you cannot contact me. I could be already dead by the year you are put in but I will keep a watchful eye from the realm of the supernaturals.” she started, laying out various supplies.

“When Elizabeth wakes, you will have to explain to her what happened. She will have full memory of tonight's and the past months events but you cannot let her share them with Will. I expect she will be confused at first but hopefully pull through. Ben will be long dead once you are transported into the future. Will, will be the only one that will have his memory swiped, meaning he won't remember either of you.” she clarified it.

I was honestly terrified of this but Elizabeth would have done everything in her power to be with Will.

Both Will and I nodded.

She had some candle lit, along with a thin sheet of parchment layed out in front of her. It had ancient drawings and symbols on it. “Join hands.”

Will and I took each others hand nervously.

Madame Gould closed her eyes and started mumbling words in I presume Latin. She sprinkles some type of herb into the candles, the flames doubled in size.
I started to feel tingly, the wind started to blow.

It was actually happening.

She started mumbling louder and louder, the wind blew harder and harder.

Before I could even catch my breath, she shouted a line a words and clapped her hands.

Everything was gone, it was all new.