21 weeks out of 25

Jocelyn took a deep breath and walked into the Supernatural Council Building. She stepped through the door and saw a receptionist's desk. She still stood there looking around. She saw stone steps going up to the second floor. Then on the second floor, she saw various supernaturals going in and out of rooms, then using the elevator. They alls seem to be a shimmery blue-green color on both levels. She then looked around the first floor. She saw a coffee shop, sandwich shop, and bakery in the back corner. She even saw what appeared to be a small library with several sofas and chairs.

Suddenly Jocelyn got bumped from behind and started to fall forward when two hands wrapped around them to keep her from falling. She heard a voice say, "Hutton, you must watch where you're going."

The guy who still had his arms holding me replied, "Scott shoved me through the door."

"Forgive my friends for their lack of manners. My name is Xander. I don't think I have seen you before."

Slowly Jocelyn turned around. She saw they were three Lycan, all muscular and over 6-1/2 foot tall. She saw all three of them realize she was pregnant. Xander suddenly said, "My careless friends did not hurt your pups, did they?"

She replied, "I am ok. It was my fault for stopping in front of the door. I've never been inside this building before, and it is beautiful." She glances at her watch, "Well, I got to go. I have a meeting soon. Have a nice day." She then waved goodbye and walked to the receptionist. The three Lycan walked up the stairs to head to their meeting. One of them kept turning to look at her.

"Excuse me," she said to the receptionist, "can you direct me to Councilman Elijah's office?"

He looked up at me as he grabbed a clipboard, "your name?"

"Jocelyn Sommers."

He looked through the list. "There you are. Please sign beside your name and list the time." He looked at the time, "The time is 8:48 am." He pointed to where I needed to sign, and I did.

He laid the clipboard back on his desk. He grabbed a name card clip. He wrote my name on it with a marker and a room number. "Please attach this to your outfit above your heart. It says the room number you need to go to. It is room 982. This pass allows you to be on the 9th floor or down here only unless you're being accompanied by an employee who works here." He points to the steps, "Go up these steps, and at the top are the elevators. take it to the 9th floor? You will turn right as you step out. All the doors are numbered in chronological order. To the left are rooms 1-57. To the right is 58-94. Have a good day."

She walks up the steps and starts walking toward the elevator. She stopped and turned around when she heard, "Jocelyn, Jocelyn, stop. Wait for me." She smiles when she sees Cynthia running up the steps toward her. "Are you ready for today?"

"More like I am ready for it to end."

"I have the official complaint written out we are taking to the council. There are eight different species on the board. Each group has five votes. There are two openings. What they do when there is an opening, the highest-ranking person in that species gets to cast an extra vote. I was informed that each council member was given a copy of the trial. They all should have read it by now.

Proper counsel etiquette is you do not talk unless they talk to you first. Since you asked the fairies to represent you, they will have a high court. Since Elijah is the ranking fairy, he will indicate when everyone else can-do speeches or ask questions. Plus, if votes are tied, he is the tiebreaker.

If I feel an inappropriate question or your answer is falling short, I can interrupt and guide you. Be sure to follow my lead."

We finally get to room 982. There are two Lycan standing guard. They look at my name on the tag and open the door. Jocelyn walks into the room, and her mouth drops open as she looks around. One of the Lycan said, "Please leave your purse and briefcase on the table. If you wish to freshen up, the restroom is to the right. Then you can go down the stairs. The white sofa is where you can sit."

Cynthia replied, "May I bring my notes and pen below."

"Pull them out, and let me search them," he replied. She reached into her briefcase and pulled them out. Then handed them to him."

Lycan smirked and said, "Impressive for a low-down hybrid to be prepared like this."

Jocelyn looked at him and growled, "You will be respectful to her in my presence. You should know that this room is where justice is seen, and your smirk and snide tone is unnecessary."

He opened up his wallet and pulled a $10 bill out. He handed it to Cynthia. She smirked at him, "I told you that she would not put up with derogatory remarks."She handed him the money back. "Go throw this in this month's good works fund in my name."

"He heard you were strong-minded but had no backbone. So, he wanted to test you. You did exactly what I told him you would do."

Jocelyn shook her head. She then looked back at the room. I see a beautiful sofa and chair in the middle of the room. It looks like nine small stages. The curtains are beautiful. "Is the sofa and chairs on a turntable?"

"When one group wants to talk to you, we will be turned toward them. This chamber is amazing. I thought you might have heard of this chamber."

"No. I haven't even been here before today."

"The council spends about 50 hours a week here. Instead of being in a regular courtroom, they were given a chamber. This takes up about four floors. Each area is decorated in an environment for each species. The fairies are floral meadow environment. The merfolks are like a giant fish tank. The Lycan and wolves are Forrest. The elves are mountainous scene since they are mountain elves. The witches are like a large kitchen where they love to do potions. The goblins are dank and dark caves. The vampires are ancient stone castles. We will be asked to stand when they prepare to open the curtains for the first stage, which is our sponsor. That is why we are facing the fairies' stage. We will ask to be seated, and we remain seated while they rotate us around, introducing everyone."

The Lycan brought ginger ale and cookies and set them on the table. "Please go stand in front of your seats. The introductions will begin momentarily. Remember, only talk when spoken to." He then turned and walked up the steps. He walked out of the chambers and shut the door.

Soon as the door shut, the lights blinked for us to find our seats. We went and stood in front of the sofa. Jocelyn noticed under the edge of the table; he had placed a trashcan.

The curtains drew open, and we saw four fairies standing. We visited Elijah step up to the microphone." "Welcome to the Supernatural Council, Ms. Cian and Ms Sommers. It is a pleasure to see you again. I know you have met Patrick and Patricia." They both nodded their head at us. The last member of the fairy council is Tonya." She also shook her head. "Please have a seat."

Cynthia and Jocelyn sat down. Soon as they sat, the floor circled to the second stage. It opened to reveal a wooded scene. We watched four male wolves walk out from behind trees and sit down. Then the fifth male walked out wearing a proper outfit and sat down on a throne. He looked at us and sneered. "Wish I could say a pleasure to see you again, but you are a disgrace to our kind."

Cynthia stood up and growled. The four wolves stood us and roared back. Jocelyn then stood up beside Cynthia. She looked at all five of them in the eyes.

"Lower your eyes. Only one of equal rank can look us in the eye. Your lack of respect will not be tolerated."

I looked over at Elijah. He replied, "You may speak, Jocelyn."

"You are the one bringing disgrace. You are showing a lack of respect to visitors such as myself and Cynthia. You even show a lack of respect for your fellow council members. In Werewolf Etiquette 101, we are told that, in mixed company of other species, wolves should all show up in human form. We all speak the common language. It is disrespectful to show up and stay in wolf form unless you plan to declare war. The four wolves came out as wolves and only you in human form."

She growled at the four, "I see wolves who are a disgrace to the code of the wolf etiquette."

"You dare talk to me about wolf etiquette when you show up with that abomination inside you."

"I have read the supernatural bylaws this week. This place is supposed to be where everyone on the council has agreed to be respectful and fair. I see five wolves of the council being neither. With four of you still in wolf form and your supposed superior not making you shift. As my legal right, I ask these five be removed and barred from voting. Plus, have an investigation be started on the ones who are to maintain peace with a plan to start a war with."

Xavier yelled, "You bitch. You dare quote werewolf etiquette and request I get kicked off the supernatural board?"

"It is my right to request it when I cannot get a fair hearing. I did not show up hostile and posing in a chamber promoting peace."

Elijah says, "Ms. Sommers and Ms. Cian, I must ask you to depart while we investigate these serious charges you made against your fellow council."

The Lycan opened the door and walked down to escort us out.

Elijah called Lycan Davis, "Please send in the werewolf lawyers and arrange security on these two until we reconvene.

Cynthia looked at Davis, "Call this number, and her security detail will meet us here. I will stay at her place to make it easier. With her being pregnant, she will be more comfortable at home than in a chamber.

He takes the number and calls it. Soon Beta Samson, Tiana, Quinn, Winn, Didius, Artemis, Apollo, and Orion appear. They escort them to Jocelyn's house.