Saltzman Siblings:
It has been 4 years since the day Bellamy was born , in the back of a jeep in the mountains of Romania.. the memory distant now , yet still lingering beneath the surface like something that refused to fully fade , and now the Saltzman house also had two new additions a year later after Bellamy was born , filling the once quiet halls with even more life , laughter , and chaos that seemed to grow with each passing day.
Josette:" Bell , remember to look after your sisters at school today okay."
Her voice carried a natural authority , but beneath it was a softness , a trust placed in him that went beyond his years.
A young boy with short black hair and green eyes , that is tall for his age of 5 years old .. was nodding his head at the words of Josette Saltzman , his posture straightening slightly as if taking the responsibility seriously , even if a playful glint still lingered in his eyes.
Bellamy:"Yes mommy, only I can bully Lizzie and Josie."
He said it with complete confidence , as if it was an unspoken rule that only he was allowed to enforce , his tone carrying a childish pride.
A young girl with long blonde hair and brown eyes , pointed at the young boy with a hurt expression , her brows furrowing as she immediately protested.
Lizzie:" hey mommy, you can't let him bully us right Josie!."
Her voice rose slightly , filled with indignation , as she turned towards her twin for support.
She turned towards another shy girl , with neck length brown hair and warm brown eyes , who seemed momentarily lost in her own thoughts.
Josie!!..
In a daze Josie was staring at Bellamy's childish expressions , her gaze lingering just a little too long , and snapped back to the words of her twin sister Lizzie , blinking as she processed what was said.
Josie:" it's okay , long as I get head pats from Bell."
Her voice was soft , almost hesitant , yet honest , as she shyly admitted what she wanted.
She blushed as she shyly, looked in the direction of Bellamy , her fingers fidgeting slightly as she avoided direct eye contact.
Lizzie:"see mom! , I keep saying Bell has Josie on charm spell."
She crossed her arms , clearly convinced of her own conclusion , her tone filled with exaggerated certainty.
Josette:"Well all 3 of you , have used charm spells on me as well."
She smiled warmly as she said it , her eyes softening as she looked at them , clearly enjoying the moment.
Lizzie just puffed out her cheeks , at her mother's words and glared at Bellamy , though there was no real anger behind it , only sibling rivalry.
Bellamy:"Don't worry mom, no one will be bad to Josie and Liza ."
He said it confidently , as if it was a promise he had already decided to keep , his tone carrying a protective edge beneath the playfulness.
Lizzie:" stop calling me Liza , mom he is doing it again."
She stomped her foot lightly , her frustration bubbling up once more as she pointed at him.
Josette moved her hand and ruffled the hair of Bellamy and smirked , unable to resist teasing him.
Bellamy:" noooo!! , mommy my lady enchanted legendary item .. you can't mess up my hair."
He immediately reacted , his hands flying up as if trying to fix the damage , his voice filled with dramatic despair.
Lizzie:" he actually spent 30 minutes , brushing his hair this morning."
She added quickly , seizing the opportunity to expose him , her tone filled with mischief.
Lizzie stuck her tongue out at Bellamy , while he smiled back at her , unfazed , as if accepting the challenge.
Josette:" Oh really now Bell, what girl has stolen the heart of my prince.. maybe I should come with you to speak with her."
Her tone shifted into playful teasing , her eyes narrowing slightly as she leaned into the moment.
Bellamy:" no no wait mom, you'll make me lose all my aura .. that I have been keeping up for the past week now."
He spoke quickly , almost panicked , as if his entire reputation depended on her staying far away.
Josette:" okay okay , but you have to tell me the girl's name I need to see her mother .. so I can speak to her since her daughter charmed my son."
She continued , clearly enjoying his reaction , her tone light yet persistent.
Josie:"it's Amy sunberg."
She said it without hesitation , her voice quiet but clear , as if she saw no reason to hide it.
Bellamy:" no! Josie .. why would you tell mom, now I will lose all my aura ."
He turned to her immediately , his expression filled with betrayal , though still playful.
Josie:" I still think , you have aura no matter what bell."
She said softly , her words genuine , carrying a quiet reassurance.
She blushed again and turned away, as the latter part of her words became a whisper , barely audible.
Bellamy:" well if you , still think I have aura then I guess I don't mind ."
He relaxed slightly , her words clearly having an effect on him , his tone softening.
Lizzie:" well of course she still thinks you do , she is your little follower."
She rolled her eyes , unable to resist teasing both of them.
Josie:" I am not!! , I know the way you look at the boy Bell plays with at lunchtime ."
She shot back suddenly , her voice rising in defense , surprising even herself.
Bellamy:" what who is it , ohhh!! sand eat Dan ."
He grinned immediately , jumping into the teasing without hesitation , his tone filled with amusement.
Hehe..
Josie:"yes it is, she always waits for him so she can share her cheese with him."
She added quickly , doubling down now , her earlier shyness momentarily replaced with confidence.
Lizzie:" I do not! , mommy they are teaming up on me again."
She turned back to Josette , her voice filled with mock outrage , though a faint blush betrayed her.
Josette:"well it looks like I will have to come to class with y'all , to see all these boys and girls charming my babies."
She said with a light laugh , her words wrapping the moment in warmth , as the small family stood together , their voices overlapping in a chaos that felt entirely like home.
Alaric:" who's charming my little girls."
His voice carried a light teasing tone , but beneath it was a subtle edge of protectiveness , his gaze sharp even in a moment meant to be playful.
Lizzie:" no dad ! , it's no one ."
She answered quickly , almost too quickly , her eyes shifting slightly as if trying to dodge further questions.
Alaric:" it better not be, are you all ready for school."
He narrowed his eyes just a little , before letting it go , his tone returning to something more casual.
Yess!!..
An hour later a black Audi with black tint windows stopped at school gates , the engine humming softly before going still , with many children running into the school , their voices overlapping in excitement , bags bouncing against their backs as the morning energy filled the air.
Josette:" okay remember to eat your lunches, and listen to the teacher .. especially you bell."
She turned slightly in her seat , her tone firm yet warm , her eyes lingering on him just a second longer.
Bellamy:" mommy, your words hurt thy .. how could I possibly do such a thing."
He placed a hand dramatically against his chest , his expression exaggerated as if deeply wounded , yet the mischief in his eyes gave him away instantly.
Josette:"what books have you been reading, I know it's not at the level of a kindergartener .. Bellamy Velan Saltzman!!."
Her brows furrowed , though there was clear amusement beneath it , as she called him out directly.
Bellamy:" that Art of word play, by dr suss ."
He responded without missing a beat , his tone confident , as if the answer made perfect sense.. but he truly flipped the pages of a dark magic book.
Kiss..
Bellamy quickly kissed Josette on the cheek then grabbing his bag , and ran out the car shouting back .
Bellamy:"have a good day mom!!."
His voice echoed slightly as he ran ahead , blending into the noise of the other children.
Josette:" I will take away his books when I get home ."
She muttered , though her expression softened almost immediately , unable to stay serious.
She then turned to look at her two daughters.. and kissed them both on their foreheads , her touch gentle , grounding.
Josette:" have a good day at school okay you two."
Yesss mom!!..
Alaric:"girls , always listen to your brother okay .. and remember this , Saltzman always stick like salt together, so don't be apart okay."
His words carried a deeper meaning beneath their simplicity , something meant to stay with them.
Yess dad..
Both Josie and Lizzie jumped off the car ,as they ran past the school gates , their laughter blending into the crowd.
Josette:" I couldn't imagine a life without them honey."
Her voice softened , her gaze lingering on their backs as they disappeared.
Alaric:"and I will make sure that , they can have a normal life as long as they can ."
His tone shifted , more serious now , as if making a quiet promise.
Josette:" I'm scared Alaric, what will Bellamy think when we finally show him .. and tell him about his mother ."
Her worry surfaced again , subtle but present , her fingers tightening slightly.
Alaric:"don't worry so much , he will always be our son ."
He reassured her calmly , though even he knew the weight of that future moment.
They drove off and in the distance a black car, with tinted windows had watched the whole scene , unmoving , silent , like a shadow observing from afar.
?:" that's former supernatural Hunter Alaric Saltzman, and it looks like he has a family now ."
The voice was low , observant , noting every detail with quiet intent.
Another man at the back of the car , with a cigar in hand and a tablet in another spoke.
?:" we will still remain to watch from a distance, since we need more information since his car was the only one of 3 that day .. and no trace of the werewolf woman has been found since ."
His tone was calculated , patient , as if this was only the beginning.
Meanwhile..
In a small classroom with a box full of toys and a shelf with colouring books , and nursery rhymes.. and the sound of noisy kids with small bags on their backs as they enter the classroom , energy bouncing off the walls , and in front of the classroom was a young female teacher with dirty blonde hair.. in a short bob with warm eyes with light makeup , her smile polite yet slightly forced.
Bellamy:"So this is our teacher huh, what do you think Lizzie."
He leaned slightly towards her , his voice low , observant despite his age.
Lizzie:"Her expression is fake , I can tell she is acting nice but is a meanie."
She whispered back , her eyes narrowing slightly as she studied the teacher.
Josie:" maybe she is not having a good day ?"
Her voice was soft , offering a gentler perspective , as she looked at them both.
Bellamy:"we'll see how she is , but she gives me a bad feeling.. anyways Josie , Lizzie sit close to me."
His tone shifted slightly , more serious now , instinct guiding him.
All three siblings moved to a spot in a corner and sat together, close enough that their shoulders nearly touched , but a few minutes later the teacher began to speak.
Teacher:"Hi everyone, today we have 2 new students in our class."
Her voice carried across the room , drawing attention as the noise settled slightly.
She turned to face all three of us at the back of the room, and with her smile looked at Josie and Lizzie , waiting patiently.
Lizzie stood up and smiled .
Lizzie:" I'm Lizzie and my last name is too long ."
Her confidence showed , even in its simplicity.
Then the teacher turned to face Josie , imploring her to speak up and introduce herself.. but I spoke up instead for her because I know how shy Josie is .
Bellamy:"She's my sister Josie, and if anyone of you bully her.. then I will take your lunchbox."
I spoke casually with an expressionless face and a calm tone.. the teacher had a shocked expression at the words, of the little kid in the corner next to his sisters .
Teacher:" young man you can't say such words ."
Her tone shifted slightly , surprised and correcting.
I ignored her and faced Josie and smiled while I patted her head, while she had a blush on her face .
Josie:"Thank you Bell ."
She whispered to me and smiled because I spoke for her , because of how naturally shy she is to speak with new people.
The teacher only muttered to herself, and turned to the rest of the class as it began , deciding not to push further.
Bellamy's thoughts:" do I really have to do school all over again ugh, this is going to be the most annoying.. but at least I can read this even though I can only understand parts of it."
The thought lingered in my mind , frustration mixing with boredom already.. as he flipped through the pages of the dark magic book he still held.
Hours later at break time
All the kids were running around while Josie and Lizzie ,sat near a tree while eating lunch together with Bellamy high up on a tree branch ..swinging his legs as he drank from his metal bottle , filled with a red thick substance , hidden in plain sight.
Lizzie:" are you seriously going to stop us ,from making new friends."
She looked up at him , her tone slightly annoyed.
Bellamy:" If I have to protect my sisters then yes."
He replied simply , without hesitation , his voice firm.
Josie:" why do you want to protect us from making friends bell?"
She asked softly , curious rather than upset.
Bellamy:"because you both are the princess of the castle, and I'm the guardian dragon to keep you both safe ."
His tone shifted into something playful again , though the meaning underneath remained.
Lizzie:" I hope you know sooner or later a prince in shining armour will slay the dragon."
Josie:" and take us away from the castle."
Bellamy:" I cannot be slayed, for I am the mightiest of dragons."
He lifted his chin slightly , playing along fully.
Lizzie:" then who will the princess fall for if the mightiest dragon traps them in the castle."
Bellamy:" this dragon has a great secret."
Josie:" oohh what kind of secret."
Bellamy:"with only a true love's kiss , can I turn from beast to handsome prince."
Lizzie:"eww no , who would ever fall for you bell."
Josie:" true loves kiss?"
Lizzie:" No way Josie, I hope you don't believe him."
Josie:"no I just, thought is it so bad to be a trapped princess in a castle."
Lizzie:"Yess!, I am no trapped princess but a brave warrior prince that will slay the dragon before any prince does."
Bellamy:" then we shall have great battles, Lady Elizabeth."
I bowed at the waist with my hand outstretched and she threw a napkin ,and pretended to wear an elegant dress and curtsy , fully immersed in the moment.
Bellamy:" may I have this duel, lady Elizabeth."
I smirked with a stick in hand ,while she held a stick in her hand as well .. both ready to clash as we imagined swords.
Lizzie:" Yes you may , Knight Bellamy."
All while Josie ran around in the back as the Mage , ready to heal and pretending to save us from wounds , her laughter light and free.
Josie:" with the power of the J heart I will bring you back."
Hahaha..
We all burst out into laughter after our play was over, and looked at each other with wide smiles , the moment lingering , simple yet unforgettable.
Josie:"Can we make a promise."
Bellamy:"what kind of promise ,Josie."
Lizzie:" don't we need like jewellery, to make it special."
Bellamy:" we can do that , but we need to save up money first."
Josie:" hey !, I wasn't finished.. we should promise to never drift apart no matter what."
Her voice carried something deeper now , something sincere.
Lizzie:"why so sappy Josie."
Bellamy:" it really feels like you're the adult , out of the three of us."
Josie:"because you two, are the most important to me,"
Her words came softly , but with certainty.
Bellamy:"there is nothing I wouldn't do for you both , yes even you Lizzie."
Lizzie:" hey!, why single me out .. but yea you're important to me as well , even though you bully me Bell."
That day was the start of a bond , that would never break the three siblings apart , a promise spoken simply , yet rooted deeper than any of them could understand at the time.