Chapter 20

It was well into the evening before the last of the supernatural leaders arrived and a meeting could be held.  They unanimously agreed to remain in the shadows until absolutely necessary and wait for Bartholomew to make the first move.  It was hoped by all that something would occur -either by magic or just a change in events- to sway the army from the path it was on and dissipate the threat of their world.

Upon closing the meeting, the attendees went off into various directions to form small social groups.  It was at this time that Belle took on human form and asked me to take a short walk with her.  Overwhelming curiosity, mixed with the desire to stretch my legs, prompted me to readily agree.

“You do not remember me, do you?” Belle said in a soft voice meant for my ears only.

“Did you visit me at my grandparent’s home?” I asked with uncertainty.

 “No, silly,” she giggled.  “I