Luna Simon's Story

[double post lol whoops doing this on my cell]

Ellie flew threw the front door, having sprinted straight to the house. Something was screaming in her head, to get back to the house, NOW. Throwing herself from the tree and crashing onto the stiff ground hadn't even slowed her, though now her ankle was throbbing. Someone had touched something, and the house--the entire house--was very upset. Everything inside felt wrong, the wood looked warped, the air darker, with no little dust motes floating through the spills of sunlight.

She stormed towards the kitchen, every hallway seeming to lead her exactly where she needed to go. The kitchen doors were thrown open with a bang, and she stared at them all, panting, eyes wild with fear. It felt like something was slowly choking her, draining the life from her; she had betrayed the house by letting these people touch something that wasn't theirs.

"What did you touch," she gasped, legs suddenly jelly as she took a few shaky steps forward, then again, colder, "WHAT did you TOUCH."

She didn't sound like Ellie anymore. She was afraid, and angry, and hurting, her face slowly tinting red. Blood curled its way down her leg from a group of scrapes that must have happened after vaulting herself from the tree. Her blue eyes looked pale gray, and her lips almost blue, as though she were suffocating. The gun in David's hand seemed to be screaming to her, and she staggered to him, touched it with a trembling finger, then fainted.

Her limp body crashed onto the kitchen floor, hurt, but alive; the house had punished her enough for now.

[Sorry about the not posting forever. I was kept a little more than busy by my room mate.]

Daemyn looked confused at Ellie as she vaulted herself from the tree. He carefully went down a little ways before dropping, landing firmly on his feet. Running after Ellie seemed like running after a cheetah, she was going to fast. “Ellie!” He followed her through all the hallways, winding all around until they finally came to a stop, him almost crashing into her. “Ellie, what’s wrong?”

It was like she couldn’t hear him. She was speaking, but it didn’t feel like the sweet Ellie, he’d just meet, that he was just climbing a hugely beautiful tree with. He grabbed her arm, but she walked forward, touched a gun … then fainted. “Ellie!” Daemyn ran over to her and set her head on his lap. “Are you alright,” he said, then turning his attention to David and the other two. “What the hell happened? What did you guys do?”

Bells looked back at Jack and reached a hand out to him. But something felt weird, someone was running through the hall, and fast. Her and Jack were in the middle of the hallway, which was going to end bad if they didn’t move. She rushed over to Jack and pushed him against a wall, right as Miss Ellie and Daemyn passed. They were going top speed … maybe they were playing a game of tag? She moved away from Jack, knowing he had personal space and coughed. The dust had gotten stirred up quite a bit, so Bells went into a sneezing fit.
After the dust settled, so did Bells’ sneezing, and she turned to Jack. “It’s not your fault … I was scared that David was going to be angry that I didn’t do as he said. But are you alright?” She probably saved them both from major injury, but there might have been a nail in the wall or a piece of wood sticking out that jabbed him. “I didn’t hurt you, did I?”


Dannie could feel something going wrong, and Josephine could obviously feel it too. They both jumped up, glided out the door and through the halls, staying in the shadows. They both reached the kitchen, where many others were gathered around her older sisters body. Looks like introductions are going to have to wait, Josephine said, staying in the shadows. Dannie emerged, standing over Ellie’s body. She kneeled down next to her and put a hand on her head. “Everyone leave the room, now,” the young girl said. Dannie was a scary little girl no matter how you looked at her, so she was hoping that her looks would be enough to get the humans to listen to her. If she had to, she would use force. “No one must be in here … I need to help here.”

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David stared in awe as the little girl seemingly appeared out of no where, standing protectively over Ellie's body. A part of him wanted to pull his gun, thankfully he refrained from doing that. Something in him told him she was here to help, well help Ellie if no one else. He had to make sure Ellie would be ok and if this girl could do that then he'd do whatever he could to make sure that would happen.

"Everyone outside now! Let's move!"

David barked. The Navy Seal coming to the surface for a few moments. All business and action, no jokes, no smiles. The crowd jumped to his orders and he herded everyone out of the kitchen in seconds. The big man then bent over and scooped the lithe young woman in his arms with ease before taking her upstairs with her sister close behind. He put her down in the first empty bedroom he found. He set her down gently and covered her up with a blanket before heading for the door to giving the sisters some privacy. He paused before closing the big double wooden doors to the kitchen and cast a quick glance at the mysterious girl.

"Help her... please."

Once outside David took a quick minute to regain himself. Something was very different about this family, something very wrong. The newly appointed guardian of the Ravie household hated the idea that what ever was going on these poor girls were caught in the middle of it. This was quickly becoming more than just some job. David was beginning to feel the need to protect these girls more than just his natural protective instincts over a client. They needed him and he'd be there. As he stood there in silence his mind drifted to Ellie. The impromptu matriarch of the house. She knew more than she was letting on or willing to confide in David about. He'd have to earn her trust if he was going to help her. He pulled the gun out of his belt and stared at it for a moment.

"Why did she want this so bad? Why was it in that room just lying around in the first place?"

He murmured to himself. He returned it into his belt until Ellie woke, he would return it when she did and find out just why it was so important.

Everything went to hell really fast. Before Salem had a chance to answer Davids question Ellie came sprinting in, screaming, asking what they had touched. He was about to reply when she suddenly collapsed. Salem was uncharacteristically worried. What the hell was that about? David scooped the girl up and told them to sit tight. Salem racked his brain quietly for any way to help. This was partly his fault.

He looked at the faces around the kitchen. Luna was paralyzed once more, how much more excitement could she take? A new boy had entered. A dark haired, solemn looking boy around Salems age. He seemed upset, and wasnt giving a very nice look to Salem. He thought nothing of it. Behind him a dark haired younger girl was standing in the shadows. She had been the first to act on Ellie when she fainted. Could this be a sister? The girl was now menacingly standing alone. She gave Salem the creeps. What the hell was going on?

Salem stood straight and silently opened the pantry. He retrieved a number of various vegetables and some fettucini noodles and placed them on the counter. He then moved to the freezer and pulled out a chicken breast. He figured he might as well do something useful. He began washing his hands in the sink. Hopefully some chicken noodle soup would make Ellie feel better. Once his hands were clean he pulled an apron from the hooks on the wall and went to work.

David was vastly out of his element. The unique power of Rhodanthe, the sudden and jarring episode Ellie had in the kitchen, the cat which David was still trying to wrap his head around. Rhodanthe was lovingly tending to her sister but what exactly she was doing was a mystery to Grayson. Her fingers drifting over her older sisters skin as they mapped out some mystical pattern. David decided now was a good time to take his leave.

"I'll give you two some privacy."

David said, still very unsure of what was going on. He took a few steps out, ushering Salem out with him as he went along so the siblings could have their time. Once in the hall he closed the door behind them before breathing out a sigh.

"What the hell did you get yourself into Grayson?"

He muttered to himself before looking at Salem.

"C'mon, they want everyone in the dining room. Better get to it."

He said sounding more tired than he was. The strain of his mind trying to grapple with the recent events of the day were beginning to exhaust him. Once downstairs where the others were gathered David spoke up so they all could here.

"Ellie awake. She's ok. Her sister's with her now checking on her. They want everyone in the dining room asap so if you all just head there for me."

Once the group began to make their way toward the dining room David spoke up a second time, this time his voice distinctly less booming and more reserved as if he was regretting having to speak.

"Salem, Luna... Hold on a second."

David shook his head dismissing her guess.

"No nothing like that. I just wanted to give you two a quick heads up. They were asking about the gun. They wanted to know who found it and at the last minute they decided to have me gather everyone in the dining room. I don't know what exactley is going on or why that gun is so important but I just thought you should know."

David said, trying not to break the bad news to bluntly. David paused casting a quick glance upstairs where he'd left Ellie and Rhodanthe. With a sigh he turned back to Salem and Luna.

"Don't worry guys, I'm sure everything will work itself out."

With that he put his hand on Luna's shoulder in friendship as he walked past her and headed to the dining room.

"See you in there."

Salem raised a confused eyebrow at the girl tending to Ellie. This girl was off. This girl screamed axe murderer. Probably would be best to stay away from her for the time being. Salem, and the rest were told to wait in the dining room. Salem's soup hadnt been touched, but it wasnt there to be eaten. Just as a sign of good will. He turned to leave, and was followed by the big lumbering David. The two walked to the kitchen in awkward silence.

David ushered everyone from the Kitchen into the Dining room, but asked Luna and Salem to stay. Salem was all for staying in the kitchen anyway. He had a feeling the Dining room conversation was going to ger hairy. Luna began worrying. This was starting to become a recurring theme. David reassured her about her employment, but warned the two of them that something wierd was going on with that gun. Salem nodded and put his arm around Luna to try and calm her down. David left the two in he hallway, heading for the dining room. Salem lead Luna in the same direction talking her down. "Luna, dont worry. It will be alright, Im sure we wont get fired for a misunderstanding like this." "Just breathe" he said with a smile.

The two entered the dining room and Salem released Luna. Salem found a wall to lean on he would, like a good cook, always offer hospitality to others first and allow them to choose their seat. That, and he didnt want to be sitting down whe Mrs. Creepy walked in.

"I'm alright, Rhodanthe," Ellie whispered to her sister, and stood again, "it isn't angry with me anymore, I'll be alright. I need to go talk to them all, you know that." She stooped to kiss her sister's head, then swept out of the room, down the stairs and towards the foyer, confident everyone would be waiting. She felt stronger already because of her sister's abilities, but worried that she would tire herself out. She had apologies, as well as discipline, to hand out to everyone here.

She stopped short when she saw Salem, David and Luna all standing in the midst of it, Luna obviously worried. Taking a deep breath, she took a few steps forward, then cleared her throat so that her presence was known. She smiled weakly, then closed her eyes thoughtfully.

"Luna," she began softly, "I'd like to speak with you, if you don't mind."

Bells looked at Daemyn with wide eyes. He was being so forceful and angry. “Umm, he didn’t tell me anything.” Then David came out and said that everyone needed to gather in the dining room. “Maybe we can find out what happened now,” she said, standing up. Even though she knew she hadn’t done anything wrong, at least as far as she knew, she was still worried. I really hope I don’t get yelled at, she thought. She looked down at Jack and smiled gently. “We should probably head in. Coming,” she asked, holding a hand out for him to take. Once he grabbed it, she ran into the house and towards the dining room, which she remembered passing once. Everyone was gathered in there, looking worried and scared. Bells walked to the back and stood there, hiding somewhat behind one of the chairs.



Dannie sighed as her sister stood up, but followed her out anyways. Why did her sister have to be so forgiving? She felt as though she would never figure that out. “Come Josephine,” she called to her kitten, who obeyed her owner. Be careful, Princess … I don’t want you getting angry. Dannie looked somewhat sweetly at her kitten, eyes soft. “Don’t worry, Josephine. Everything is going to be fine as long as the puppets learn their place, right Sister?”

As they arrived in the dining room, Dannie saw that everyone had gathered. She moved silently over to David and smiled up at him. “Thank you, David.” Then her sister spoke.

"Luna," she began softly, "I'd like to speak with you, if you don't mind."

Dannie could see that anyone who touched the gun still had somewhat of a black mist staining their hands. It sent a chill down her spine … even her. Dannie might have been powerful, but she was weak compared to some of the things that called this place home also. It made her angry, and a little upset that something was more powerful than her, that she couldn’t protect her family like she wanted to. That’s why she studied so much. Princess, don’t worry. We will protect them, Josephine said, sending a kitty smile her way. Dannie smiled, “Thanks Josephine.”

She entered the dining room and looked around at all the faces she had been observing all morning. She knew just about everything about everyone by now, except their pasts. Just their names and personalities. What they loved the most and what they hated the most. Dannie smiled to herself in satisfaction. She was getting better results than she thought.

The ex Navy Seal was standing near the doorway keeping an eye on everyone, making sure no one left the room. His broad arms crossed across his chest as the silent man stood watch over the group. His mind lost in the quagmire of the mystery. What was going on? How was Rhodanthe able to do what she did? What happened to Ellie? What was the connection to the gun? It wasn't long before Ellie walked in, looking a little weak but none the worse for wear. He was impressed with her strength. Most young women who have a black out episode wake up tentative to walk around on their own. She took a few deliberate steps forward before taking a breath and speaking.

"Luna," she began softly, "I'd like to speak with you, if you don't mind."

Rhodanthe walked in shortly before she took up a position at David's side. He looked down at her giving her a half hearted smile. She looked up at him in return. A sweet, warm smile dawned on her face as her sharp ruby eyes looked deeply into his own.

“Thank you, David.”

Her voice soft, little more than a whisper. Like a baby bird chirp on an icy winter morning. The 'thank you' soothed his nerves. David smiled, her words spurred his mood to brighten significantly. If the mysterious enigmatic young Ravie sister could warm up to him enough to thank him maybe he had a chance of helping these girls after all.

"Any time."

After Jack was led to the dining room by Bells. He was shocked to see how many more people were there. He was always surprised to see that some were female. Not wanting his red face to be shown, Jack went to one of the corners of the room so he can see whats going on while not having to look fully at everyone.

"Luna," she began softly, "I'd like to speak with you, if you don't mind."

Jack was confused of what was going on, but everyones faces to him were scared. "It can't be because of me can it?" Jack thought. Jack then looked at the ground so that way he wouldn't look suspicious to anyone in his eyes.

Ava sighed, and decided that she should go down and help this situation. She had felt a disturbance in the house, but she didn't want to leave her room. Ellie had gone down, and Ava wasn't sure what had happened, but it had her sister in a fit. Ava stood up, and left her room, and walked down the stairs. There was no one in the hall, so she went into the dining room. There were many people, in fact, Ava only knew a few.

"Hello everyone, I am Ava Ravie. I'm sorry about the stressful day, normally things are a bit calmer around here. I hope none of my siblings didn't scare any of you away. They are all good people, but they aren't used to many others being in the house," Ava smiled at the new people, "I will talk with Ellie about what has happened, but until she is free, would you mind introducing yourselves? I see I havn't met many of you, and I feel that we should all be friendly to eachother."

David turned as yet another Ravie sister entered. This one was around Ellie's age, with chesnut colored hair and ocean blue eyes. She seemed considerably more relaxed than her other siblings. David took a step forward, volunterring to be the first to introcude himself.

"My names David Grayson, Ms. Ravie. I'm the new head of security. Your sister hired me this morning."

The ex Navalman said firmly but warmly, polite as ever.

Jack looked up at Bells and responded, "I-I t-think I'm ok....It's j-just I-I n-never left my h-house a-alot, so I d-don't k-know h-how to talk to p-p-people. T-That and I-I'm r-really s-scared to i-introduce m-myself. W-W-What happens if they h-hate me?" Jack asked, shaking in fear. The image Jack sees in his mind right now is that everyone is going to hate him and force him out which will lead him back to........mother. Jack grabbed his left arm again, hoping to stop the shaking but sadly he could not.

Ellie opened her mouth to say something to Luna, then saw a boy she wasn't familiar with keel over, shaking and stuttering. Bellachay seemed to be taking care of him, but she was worried anyhow, so she had to say what needed to be said as quickly as possible.

"Luna," she said, quickly yet clearly, "I wanted to apologize for the trouble I caused earlier. I was rude, and it was wrong of me. I know my household and my family are a bit strange, and many things here are scary, but I hope you'll decide to stay on and continue working here. That is all." With a polite yet dismissive nod, she walked with purpose to the collapsed boy and kneeled beside him.

"Salem, get some hot tea going in the kitchen for me please, and David, I'd like if you could get a first aid kit. Charlotte, take Dannie to get an apple or banana, but something light, I don't want her ruining her appetite for lunch." All business, but with kindness in her eyes, she leaned over the boy and reached out to squeeze one of Bell's hands. "Hello there. My name is Ellie. I understand you must be scared right now. Can either of you tell me what's going on, and how I can help?"

She was no longer weak or frail looking, nor as sweet as she had once looked; no, she was Ellena now, running her household as well as a 16-year-old could.

Dannie smiled as she took her place at the table. She was proud of Charlotte for taking a little charge, which Dannie would do if she wasn't so young. People wouldn't take her seriously if she stood up and started setting rules. But then again, it was her house. "Everyone take your seats. Like my sister said, rules and restrictions are in need." Her smile almost matched her scary aura, though no one could see her aura. "And you all should be thankful that Ellena is making the rules and not me." Her voice was somewhat menacing, more menacing than a six-year old should sound. Dannie relaxed in her chair and let Josephine hop in her lap so they could enjoy their yogurt.


Bells watched as Jack was helped and sighed. She turned her attention to the girl who was asking names of everyone. Bells slowely made her way up to her and bowed. "I'm Bellachay Rita Richardson. But you can call me Bells. I'm the new maid." She glanced at the other two Ravie children. Bells didn't plan on introducing herself unless they asked, they both seemed kind of scary. And she would rather not break down in an emotional wreck right in front of her new employers. " If you have any requests," she said to Ava, "please let me know."

After being led to the restroom by Ellie, Jack closed the door, locked it and went to the toilet. He then kneeled down and upchucked in it. Every single time he has that nightmare, he doesn't feel good. After chucking a few more times, Jack flushes the toilet and goes to the sink and rinses his mouth. After rinsing and washing his hands, Jack lifted up his sweater, looking at the scars that was all over his top half. Some were little but most of them were long and deep in the skin. Jack then lifted his arm sleeves to see that was where the whipping scars ended. He then pulled down his sleeves and his sweater and walks back to the dining room, stumbling a bit. "S-Sorry about that........p-please don't hate me!" Jack said before collapsing a little on his knee holding his head again, this time only a headache was coming in.

Jack looked at the pills in a confused matter. "Whats that? Some sort of food?" Jack looked at the pills in a weird way poking it curiously. Jack hasn't seen medicince before or taken it. This is a new sight to him and he is fascinated by it. "I-It's f-fine, just a headache.....thats all." Jack looked at everyone. "H-Hi there, m-my n-name is J-Jack E-Ellion."