{•Lynette•}

I sat on the steps of the alter as I watched Genevieve work nearby.

Her husband, James, watched as well to help with any supplies.

She had a small cauldron boiling nearby as she made the potion I had to drink.

I pursed my lips as I held the pocketwatch in my hand, which I had around my neck with a chain.

Its not my old necklace... But its still something special to me....

I shifted a bit, taking a deep breath as I fidgeted with the fabric of my dress.

(Picture: Example of Lynette's current dress)

"You're nervous.... I can tell," Genevieve said as she worked over Remington's body.

"I mean, I have a right to be... Don't I?" I asked.

"True... However, I'm confident with our results thus far..." she said.

I took a deep breath and looked over at the potion as it boiled under a

"What did you say was in the potion again?" I asked.

"Well, main ingredient is the fresh ashes of the stake used to kill Remington, which thankfully Sebastian managed to take when he went back for him," She said, holding a bowl full of black burnt ashes. "I already had it thrown in before micing in the rest."

I gulped and nodded as she continued.

"Aside from that it's also made of different herbs mostly.... lily petals, rose of Jericho, hawthorn, aloe.... Also crow's blood, cinnabar, River Styx water I had stored for a rainy day, and a sacred underwater plant from Mesopotamian lore... Don't ask how I obtained it, it was not easy," she said. "All known ingredients known to influence and fuel immortality and longevity.... Also some red wine."

"Red wine?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Helps benefit the heart, dead or alive.... And masks the foul taste," she said. "Crow's blood isn't exactly appetizing."

I gulped nervously at the concoccion as she stirred it, hugging my legs a bit.

"And if I take that, and then give Remington my blood.... It'll bring him back?" I asked.

"As stated in the grimoire where the ritual is documented, yes," she said, looking over. "We make an incision in your arm and let the blood flow into his mouth."

I took a deep breath, trying to relax my nerves.

"Sebastian will be at your side, and we will all be keeping an eye on everything," Genevieve assured. "James will even be nearby to help you both."

I gulped and nodded, seeing her softly chant and hovering her hands, which were glowing and causing Remington's body to glow a little less than before.

"What are you doing to him?" I asked curiously, standing up and walking over.

"Starting to remove his preservation spell," she said. "When a vampire dies, they start slowly decaying and turning to dust.... I managed to put a spell on him in time after he was bought here in order to keep that from happening."

"W-Won't he turn to dust or something if you do, though?" I asked, worried.

"No. It takes days for that to happen. "Since he was recovered barely hours after his death, his body is perfectly intact and barely even altered," she said.

I sighed relief as I looked at Remington, reaching over to hold his hand.

"Duchess, I hope your hesitance doesn't imply any sort of doubt on Priestess Genevieve, given all she's done," James said with a raised brow.

(Picture: James, portrayed by Slim Jim Phantom, Jennie Vee's husband)

"N-No! I-I just...." I stuttered nervously.

"James, please," Genevieve scolded softly. "The poor girl has every right to be nervous, especially in her position. This is her mate she is trusting me with, after all. Would you not be as well if this were me?"

He pursed his lips and nodded. "Of course... Forgive me, Duchess... I meant no offense. I only want to assure my wife's pristine reputation and exceptional talents."

Genevieve smiled bashfully at James as she continued to work. "James..." she said softly.

"I-Its okay... Thank you..." I said, nervously. "Really... Thank you... For everything..."

Genevieve looked over at me before finishing the spell she was performing.

"Come... I have something to help put you at ease," she said, reaching over and holding my hand before leading me to the alter, where the potion was still being made.

I then watched her reach into her basket for something, placing it on a plate, and then cutting it.

"Pomegranate?" I asked as she placed it in front of me.

"A rare one, from Hades's own sacred tree... In the Olympus realm, the Greeks there, as well as the ones on Earth, saw this particular fruit as a symbol of new life, love and regeneration," Genevieve explained. "The goddess, Persephone, ate this once forbidden seed in order to be with her love, Hades...."

"There's debate on that romance being abusive," I frowned.

"Oh please, they were the talk of Olympus," Genevieve scoffed. "They were head over heels for each other, it just drove Demeter mad."

I furrowed my brows. "Wait, you knew the Greek Gods? Y-You... You're immortal?"

"I did... Immortality can also apply to priestesses of great power, such as myself," she said. "I also granted it for James here as well...."

James smiled over at her.

".... Hold on, there's two Greek civilizations?" I asked.

"Why, yes, but the gods are all the same and rule both," Genevieve shrugged. "Also, Zeus has a phobia of spiders, and Ares is actually very shy behind all that armor. Also, Thanatos is very ticklish, but that's something for another day..."

I pursed my lips, processing everything, as Genevieve then took a spoon and scooped of seeds from one half of the pomegranate, putting it in a small bowl, and then walked over to where Remington laid.

"For assurance...." she said, gently opening his mouth and pouring in the seeds.

James helped Remington carefully sit up a little and angle his head, I assume so the seeds can go down his throat, also pouring some water in as well.

I pursed my lips and watched nervously as Genevieve came back, James carefully laying Remington back down.

"Now... You eat the seeds from the other half," she said, pouring the rest of the seeds into another small bowl for me.

"What will this do?" I asked, taking the bowl in my hands.

"Take it as some good luck... To unite you and Lord Remington," she said.

I gulped and looked down.

"From Scheherazade and the King, to Persephone and Hades," I said softly to myself, and with a deep breath and then eat the sweet seeds.

Genevieve smiled softly and handed me a cup of water as I chewed and swallowed them, then drinking the water.

I sighed as I looked up at her, and then suddenly felt warm, a pinkish-red glow coming from my chest.

I looked over to see a bluish-white glow coming from Remington's chest.

It lasted for a few seconds before it diminished, and I took a deep breath, placing my hand over my chest.

"There," Genevieve assured.

I smiled softly, nodding my thanks to her.

She smiled as she then reached over and held my hands in her's.

"We're going to do everything we can," she said. "I will not stop until he is back in your arms..."

I smiled and nodded. "I can't thank you enough, Genevieve, for everything you've done for us... For me.... I am forever in your debt...."

"Don't mention it..." she smiled. "Anything for the girl that took down the bastard that has destroyed our home, took my powers..."

I smiled softly as then the potion that was brewing suddenly started to glow a little, making us turn.

Just as we did, the doors of the chapel opened and Emerson walked in with Shy and Sebastian.

"Its time..." Sebastian said, Shy alongside him.

Emerson then waved his hand and immediately a skylight made of the stain glass opened up, revealing the now rising full moon.

Genevieve then turned to me.

"Are you ready?" She asked.

I took a deep breath. "As I'll ever be..."

Let's hope this works...

***

Jay used white chalk to draw the circle around the alter where Remington now laid, Billie lighting the candles with Larisa and Shy.

Emerson, Sebastian and I stood at his side, waiting for everything to be done.

I took a deep breath as I held Remington's hand in mine. Emerson placed his hand on his shoulder, Sebastian's hand on his cheek.

"Jay is able to do this, too?" I asked quietly.

"She's a prodigy in the mystic arts and alchemy, former student of Lieseil Academy. Her mother was also a pagan healer before the plagues took the whole family. Shy only able to save Jay by turning her," Sebastian explained. "Ashton also has enough experience to be the fourth point, hence why he's helping also."

I took a deep breath and nodded as I held Remington's hand as I stood there, and then Genevieve walked up to me.

"We're almost ready..." She said, holding something in her hand that she handed to Sebastian.

He looked down and we saw it was a bundle, which he unwrapped to reveal a small dagger.

I looked up at Sebastian as took a deep breath, then looking around again.

Everyone watched from below, looking anxious and nervous. Some of the guards stood there with tranquilizers full of sage and lavender, which is a sort of sedative to vampires, so that in case Remington did come back and attacked, they could disable him.

"Are the armed guards really necessary?" I murmured, looking at them. "He's not an animal..."

"It's nothing personal," Emerson whispered. "Its just a precaution, in case he comes back and things are out of control... The dart is painless and will have him sleep, just for a little bit."

I took a deep breath as then Genevieve placed a chalice in front of me with the potion.

"It's time... Lord Emerson?" she said.

He nodded. "I'm going to go take my place.... It's going to be alright," he assured me.

I gulped and nodded as we gripped each other's hand before he looked at Remington, then leaned over and kissed Remington's head.

"See you soon, big brother..." he murmured, petting his hair a little before stepping back to take his place, taking his hat off and placing it close nearby.

Sebastian stood close to me as Shy and Larisa also approached us.

"You two ready?" Larisa asked.

We both nodded.

"We'll be here... Good luck..." Shy assured as she reached over for my hand, and I clung to her hand, as well as Larisa's.

Larisa leaned over and shared a kiss with Sebastian before they stepped down to join Damiano and his coven, as well as Leda and the other servants.

I looked up at Sebastian, who looked down at me, nodding before reaching over and handing me the chalice.

"This starts once you drink this," He said.

I gulped and took a deep breath, looking down at the murky, red liquid in the chalice.

I pursed my lips before bringing it to my lips and drinking it down.

Jeez.... Genevieve was right... I can still taste what I'm assuming is the crow's blood behind the wine flavor...

Once I managed to force it all down in a few gulps, I finished and put the cup down, coughing and trying not to throw up, Sebastian checking on me as he held my hand, his other hand on my back.

"Ughh," I gagged, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand.

"You alright?" he asked.

"Mhmm...." I mumbled, nodding my head as I tried to compose myself and taking deep breaths.

Once I felt I was fine, I felt my body getting a bit warm and nodded at him.

"I'm good.... I'm good," I assured, taking a deep breath and fanning myself as I felt my body get a bit warmer..

He nodded at me before motioning to Genevieve, who then nodded to Andrew, Emerson and Jay, who all nodded and stood at either side of us at four points.

"Per potestates ignis, aquae, terrae et aeris, vocamus spiritus inanis....." they all chanted in Latin. (By the powers of fire, water, earth and air, we call upon the spirits of the Void.)

That's when the candles around us began to flicker, and then Genevieve's eyes began to glow white. Same as Jay's, Emerson's and Ashton's eyes."

"Spiritus ac praesides Inanis, ad vos, desperati et orantes, invocamus...." They continued. "Pro reditu fratris lapsi, sanguis effusus et immortalis anima ex hac vita ereptus postulamus..." (Spirits and protectors of The Void, we call to you, desperate and pleading... We beg for the return of our fallen brother, his blood spilled and his immortal soul taken from this life....)

I gulped nervously as I gripped Remington's hand as the flames grew and flickered wildly, wind beginning to blow as Sebastian held his arm protectively around me.

"Ad te vocamus Selenen, Matrem lamiae... Ut tuum lapsum prolem denuo immortali vita concedas...." we chanted. (We call to you Selene, mother of vampires... To grant your fallen child with his immortal life once more....)

The flames grew stronger, as the wind and the circle started to glow around us.

"Sebastian, now!" Genevieve called out over the winds.

I looked at him as he held the dagger and motioned for my wrist.

I gave it to him as he pressed to blade to my arm.

"I'm sorry, but this is gonna hurt," He said.

I took a deep breath and nodded, and then he dug the blade into my wrist, cutting it.

"AAAAAHHH!!!" I cried out in pain as he sliced my wrist open, blood pouring out.

"Nox primaevae deae, Nyx!" they shouted in chants. "Currum tuum rogamus ut dilectum nostrum ad nos referas!" (To our primordial night goddess, Nyx! We ask you use your chariot to bring our loved one back to us!)

"Quick, give it to him," he said as he dropped the blade and moved my wrist over to where Remington's mouth was, forcing it open and placing my wrist over his lips.

I whimpered in pain from the cut as I felt the blood ooze out of my arm.

I watched as my wrist was held over his mouth, waiting for something to happen.

"Nothing's happening!!" Larisa shouted.

"SPIRITUS VANI, FRATER NOSTER REVENIAT AD NOBIS!! SPIRITUS VANI, FRATER NOSTER REVENIAT AD NOBIS!!" They shouted loudly. (SPIRITS OF THE VOID, LET OUR BROTHER COME BACK TO US! SPIRITS OF THE VOID, LET OUR BROTHER COME BACK TO US!)

"Remington, please, come on!!" I called to him.

Please.... Please work.....

"Remington, please.... Come back to us, little brother....." Sebastian begged as he held my arm over his lips.

"SPIRITUS VANI, FRATER NOSTER REVENIAT AD NOBIS!! SPIRITUS VANI, FRATER NOSTER REVENIAT AD NOBIS.....!!" They continued to chant over and over again. (SPIRITS OF THE VOID, LET OUR BROTHER COME BACK TO US!! SPIRITS OF THE VOID, LET OUR BROTHER COME BACK TO US.....!!)

All of a sudden....

"AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"

A scream suddenly erupted from Reminton's mouth as his chest suddenly rose and he thrashed around frantically on the alter, the wind stopping and the candles blowing themselves out.

Sebastian quickly pulled us bith back, holding my arm as Remington screamed and moved around, almost as if he were seizing.

Geneveive, Jay, Emerson and Ashton then snapped out of it, they eye colors coming back.

He then quickly sat up, gasping for air and panting as he looked around at everyone in confusion, his eyes bright red.

"Oh my...." Larisa said in shock.

I quickly tried to rush forward but Sebastian held me back.

"No, no- Lynette, no!!" I said before he pulled me and spun me around to face him. "You can't, he could attack you!!"

"No, no, I have to be there for him, let me go!!" I said, ripping myself from his grip and rushing back towards the coffin.

"No, Lynette-!" he said nervously as Emerson rushed to Sebastian's side.

I came up to his side and looked at him as he turned towards me.

His red eyes looked at me as stood before him.

He observed me, almost like a predator, before a low growl slowly came from his chest.

Larisa gasped enrvously as everyone watched nervously.

I gulped and slowly held my hands up, slowly taking a step towards him..

"R-Remington... I-It's me.... Its Lynette...." I said nervously, feeling tears in my eyes. "P-Please tell me you're in there.... "

He just growled lowly as he started to get into a pouncing stance, snarling his teeth despite not having any fangs, his claws out.

"Men, take your aim!" Austin ordered, and the guards point their crossbows at Remington.

"Remington, please..." I whimpered. "Wake up.... W-Wake up.... Its Lynette.... Please...Come back to us.... Come back to me...."

All of a sudden....

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.

I gasped softly as I heard the ticking and looked down, taking the pocketwatch from around my neck and opening it.

The hands were moving again...

I looked back at Remington as he then stopped and stared at the pocketwatch.

"Ly... L-Lynette...?" he mumbled, looking back up at me.

I gasped softly. "Re... Remington....?" I mumbled.

His red eyes observed me before they suddenly faded to their soft, dark browns, and he blinked a few times, looking down and feeling himself.

"Oh my god...." Shy said in shock.

Tears flooded my eyes as my heart jumped with relief and joy.

Remington looked back up at me. "Lynette.....? I-I...."

I held his face in my hands I looked at him and he held mine, looking at him.

Its not a dream... Or an illusion...

I couldn't hold back and I let out a cry out as I hugged him tightly, his arms wrapping around me.

"You're okay, oh my god!!" I sobbed uncontrollably. "You're back, oh god, you're alive, Remington, you're back!!"

He took another deep breath as he clung to me and I couldn't stop the tears or sobs that came from me.

"Remington!!" Emerson exclaimed as then Sebastian and Emerson rushed over and we were both pulled into a tight hug by them, Reminton trying to cling to all of us as he looked around in confusion.

I cried as I held him close, not wanting to let him go.

"L-Lynette..." he whimpered as he pulled me into a bone crushing hug with one arm, his other arm trying to hold his two brothers.

My love... He's come home....

~~~~~

Yay, he's back! 🖤

So I'm going to pause for a while and finish up the next chapters I have in drafts, figure out some stuff since I am somewhat feeling that this is being rushed a teeny bit.

I'll see if there's any fillers I can add as well to slow things down a smidge, who knows. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hope you are all still enjoying the story so far, and thank you all so much for reading. ❣❣❣

Next chapter coming soon! 🌻

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