Subj: Together We Stand-sequel part5
Date: 7/10/00 1:28:13 AM Central Daylight Time
From: Julianka
1:00 A.M.
Quentin let himself quietly into the caretaker's cottage. "Angelique..Angelique. Where are you?" he called.
"Here Quentin." said Angelique as she clicked on the table lamp. "Come over here and sit down." she commanded indiciting two arm chairs by the cold fireplace.
"I hope your ready to answer my questions." Quentin stated curtly.
"Ask away. But before I answer your questions, you have to make me a promise."
"What kind of promise?"
"That you will do exactly what I tell you. That you trust me to tell you how to handle this situation!" mandated Angelique.
"Alright, I promise, but I will qualify tht promise, as long as it's in the best interest of my family and friends!"
"Agreed. Ask your questions now, Quentin."
"Why couldn't anyone recognize you?" quizzed Quentin.
"No one from this time period will recognize me, because I placed a spell on my self, that will affect anyone of this time period who sees me."
"I understand then why it wouldn't affect me and Barnabas. But why not Julia?" puzzled Quentin.
"I'm not sure about Julia. She might not recognize me, but I think she will. Julia's a ciper. She has traveled through and lived in several times. Plus, she has transcented and lived in parallel time. This sets her apart." said Angelique.
"What are you doing here? And why don't you want Barnabas to know?" demanded Quentin.
"Let me ask you a question. Has Barnabas told you of how we last parted?" asked Angelique.
"He said Trask shot you and you died. After saving Quentin and Desmond from death sentences. By testifing at the witch craft trial."
"Yes, I became human." mused Angelique.
"But you have your powers now? You said you placed a spell on yourself!" declared Quentin.
"After I died, my Master pulled me back into Hell. I was punished most severly. Quentin you can not imagine what I suffered. At the same time he allowed me to watch Barnabas. I know everything he has been through. A person you know as Evan Handly was also confined in Hell with me. In this time frame he is known as Nicholas. My Master has given him another chance to redeeem himself. He is plotting some devilment against the Collins family! He blames the Collins and most particularly Barnabas for his past failures. He wants revenge!" explained Angelique.
"If your Master is backing Nicholas, why did he let you loose?"
"My Master dearly loves conflict. He likes nothing better than setting up his servants and watching them fall like dominios! I'm not sure if he cares how this drama comes out. No matter who wins, he will get his show!" Angelique said bitterly.
"Do you know what Nicholas is plotting?"
"I am unsure. What ever he's up to will be deadly! When he was here before as Nicholas, he was merely playing. Now he is terribly angry and in bloodlust! Nicholas is much stronger and more powerful now!" stated Angelique.
"More powerful than you? How can we defeat him, if we haven't a clue of what or who to protect?" moaned Quentin.
"Quentin!" snapped Angelique, "I need you to go to Professor Stokes. Tell him he must set wards around Collinwood. I must be inside the house when this is done. If I am inside, I'll still be able to use my powers to fight Nicholas. But he will be powerless and unable to affect anyone in the house.I don't know if Nicholas has arrived or if he has control of anyone yet!"
"When must Eliot perform this rite? Are you sure he knows how to do it?" queried Quentin.
"Professor Stokes has more power than he knows! Just tell him to set the wards, he'll know what to do. The ceremony must be performed at moonrise, so this gives you plenty of time to inform Professor Stokes. And for him to gather what he needs."
"Angelique..." Quentin attempts to speak, but was blocked by Angelique.
"No more questions now, Quentin! I grow weary. I need rest! You should rest yourself. You have a long day and night ahead of you. Go now!" she ordered.
To be continued....