“Wait Shane, don’t shoot.”

“But, Bette…”

“No, we need some information from her.”

Bette took the vampire’s arms and twisted them mercilessly behind her. The vampire was still stunned by the blow she had received to her head and Bette needed to act quickly.

“Shane, get the rope I have in my trunk and bring it into the house as fast as you can.”

Shane didn’t hesitate as Bette rushed the vampire into the living room of the house.  Angelica was exhausted and thankfully had fallen asleep in Tina’s arms.  Her mother cradled her, unwilling to put her down or give her to anyone to hold.

Bette took the rope from Shane and tied the vampire to the leather armchair. The young witch looked confused.

“Bette, how can this little rope hold her? She must be at least as strong as you are.”

“This is made of a special garlic fiber woven into the rope. It works pretty well but not for long, so stay on guard and have your wands ready in case I need some help.”

They all watched the slayer tie up the vampire in rodeo-record time. Tina seethed as she looked on. Alice and Helena had brought her mother in and laid her on the couch.  They were using magic to help repair her leg and they all needed to know exactly what had happened in the house. Katherine was also being worked on by Dana and she was coming around as well.

“Mama, are you ok?” Tina sat by her side holding her hand while still holding Angie.

“Yes, sweetheart, I’m ok. Really, just a broken leg. The girls will have my bone repaired in no time.”

Helena and Alice looked at one another knowing that the repair of the bone would be painful but they could do it.

“Mama, what happened?”

Bette looked up waiting for the answer while keeping a close eye on her captive.

“Well, Katherine and I were just about to get Angie ready for bed when she got this curious look on her face. She looked right at the door as if she knew what was coming. I tell you, this little girl is going to be a very powerful witch. Anyway, the door blew open and in came this one over here and two other vampires. They said nothing, just acted. They came toward me and Angie and Katherine pulled her wand and stunned them momentarily. It was just long enough for me to run upstairs with Angie. There was one blocking the door. I put her in the closet and moved the armoire in front of it with my wand. I know they are strong but I figured it would give me a little time to fight them. I haven’t had to use that kind of magic for a while but I remembered a thing or two.  I cast as many spells as I could but this redhead was on a mission.  We struggled until she charged at me. I managed to turn us as we hit the window. That’s how she would up under me.”