Free portal prophecies 01 - keepers destiny by c a king

Camile and Sabrina were almost skipping by like nothing had happened. They headed straight to Ashlyn's house, most likely to check on their orders.
    It was only a few minutes later that the girls emerged, Jade slamming the front door. Just from looking at their faces one could tell they were not happy about something. Jade practically stomped over to the Shinning house with the other two trying to console her about something. Martha appeared in her doorway and motioned for her daughter to stay where she was. Seconds later everyone in town would hear Jade let out a blood curdling scream. People were peeking out their windows and doors at the Jewelry maker's house trying to catch sight of anything they could.
    Jade emerged from the house yelling. “I'll be back with others. Don't think you'll get away with this.” She stormed down the street back to the castle, her two friends running behind her.
    “What was that about?” Nathan asked.
    “Not sure,” Clairity replied. “But I have a feeling we need to stay here. This isn't over yet.”
    The four of them continued making baskets for people as they sporadically appeared. It was about an hour later when they were packing up the remaining food that Jade returned with her mother and headed straight to the Shinning place. They could hear an argument but couldn't make out the words. It lasted for about ten minutes, then Nebulah and Jade emerged and walked to the dressmaker's house. This time Nebulah motioned for her daughter to remain outside. Jade stood glaring in Willow's direction while waiting. Again an argument could be heard but they didn't know what it was about. When Nebulah returned to her daughter they had a few words and Jade raised her voice, “I don't care. I want them and I will have them. They are making fools of us mother and you are letting them.” Jade stormed off back to the castle her mother walking slowly behind her.
    Willow was starting to head over to the Jewelry maker's house when Martha ran out and sent her back. “Not now, let this settle. We can handle it. You four just deliver those boxes and call it a night. Get some extra sleep.” She handed Willow an extra blanket and pillow for Nathan and turned to go back inside.
    Willow was glad the group did as suggested. After the night before, she was exhausted and fell right to sleep.
    Some time during the night the pile of burnt books was removed from the road. All that was left the next morning was a black spot on the grey and brown path where the fire had been. Willow attended to her normal duties trying to start the day as if nothing had happened. It was impossible to not see something was going on. Her beliefs were confirmed when the Council sent guards for their daily needs again. Nathan had suggested perhaps the Council realized they could do less if they made the guards do daily errands for them. Having a giggle together was the highlight of the morning for the two. The day stretched on with people hurrying to get their food and trying to avoid talking.
    She wondered how long they would live like this, scared to interact with each other. Suddenly to her surprise Jade appeared in front of her.
    “Do you really think you can be anywhere near better than me. This is a warning to you. I will get what I want no matter what it takes. I'd move aside if I were you before you or your friends get hurt.” Jade flipped her hair as she turned and headed towards her home.
    Willow took a moment to process what had just happened. Had Jade really just threatened her? Why? What had she done? It was time to go for a visit and find out.
    She opened the door to the Shinning house and walked in. Augusto Shinning was working on what looked like a necklace. He was a funny looking little man with pure white messy hair that was well overdue to be cut and a big white moustache which curled up at the ends. He looked up at her and called for his wife.
    “Opaque, we have company.” He stopped his work and smiled at her.