The Gem

Chapter 5

When we got to Claira’s, to say I was nervous was an understatement. I was shaking so much. I was terrified.

“Mom! Dad! Where are you? I need to talk to you guys.” Clair yelled while walking inside.

“We’re in the living room, Little One.” her mom yelled back and we walked into the living room so I could talk to them. “Oh, hi Tessa. How are you?”

“I’m okay Mrs. Peters. Clair isn’t actually the one who needs to talk to you two. I am.”

“What's wrong Tess?” Mr. Peters asked me.

“Well last night me and Clair went to The Shop and while we were there my m-aunt gave me a necklace. She called it a family heirloom so I talked to my parents when I got back home and my parents told me that I’m… um… I’m a…”

“A witch.” Mrs. Peters said.

“Yes. I also learned about how our family came to be in possession of this heirloom. Apparently, it was given to our family to protect the one witch who could see the true stone that makes up the star. The witch that could see this stone would be the most powerful witch in existence and would eventually become queen. I first saw a ruby when I got it and when I asked my parents about it they told me that the true stone is a ruby which means that I was born to rule and just a few minutes ago I had informed Claira of all of this and the fact that my parents aren't really my parents and honestly I was expecting her to try and kill me but instead she surprised me and hugged me telling me that she would never leave my side. I want my first action as Queen of the witches to be to create an alliance with werewolves and vampires and I figured that because you have been in my life for so long, knowing what I am, I would start by making a formal alliance with you.” I finished.

“Tessa you have been considered part of our family for 12 years of us being aware of what you were. The only thing we weren’t aware of was the fact that you would be the one to make our dreams of an alliance come true. So yes we will accept your offer of an alliance.” Mrs. Peters responded with a kind smile.

“Thank you, Mrs. Peters. I was wondering if we could get Jonathan and head over to my house and make this official with both families completely present?”

“Absolutely. Clair go upstairs and get your brother.”

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“Mom! Aunt Molly! Can you get the whole family in here? Something very big is happening!” I yelled when I got home. The family slowly filed in. Mom, Dad, Aunt Molly, Uncle Joey, Scarlet, and Grandma all have varying reactions to the people who were with me.

“Dear Granddaughter of mine please explain to me why there is a family of werewolves and vampires in my living room.”

“Well Grandmama, the Peters are here because we are going to make an alliance. I have been friends with Claira for 12 years and I explained everything to her this morning and she accepted it and we both want an alliance so we decided it would be best to start with her family and so I spoke to them and they are more than willing to make this alliance a reality.” I told her.

“Spoken like a true queen.” Mom said. “Well let's get started then, shall we? I am Chloe. I’m Tessa’s mother and your daughter has been working at my shop for 3 years.”

“It is nice to finally meet you, Chloe. My name is Justine and this is my family. Sebastian, Jonathan, and of course Claira.” Claire's mom said pointing to each of them in turn. “We are overjoyed that this alliance is finally becoming a reality.”

“Okay now Grandmama, please explain to us what needs to be done,” I said