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The juddering was getting worse. It had started a few hours ago and had immediately drawn my attention. This car was like an extension of myself, i knew every sound, smell and movement that it could make, and this juddering was definitely not normal.

'Come on, baby. Just get me to civilization and ill check whats wrong', i muttered over the sound of Meatloaf blasting from the stereo. I pushed down anxiously on the gas. There was still 45 miles worth of motorway before i reached the next city and i was really hoping id get there before my car gave up completely. Yawning so largely that my jaw gave an uncomfortable click i reached to my left blindly grabbing the half full can of coke from the cup holder attached to the door i drained it before blinking to focus my eyes. I spent allot of time on the road but this journey had been a long one, i had spent the last sixteen hours driving with only an hour break hear and there for food or to stretch my legs. My body was aching with its demand for rest which was another reason i needed to reach the city quickly, so i could find a hotel before i crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.

When i finally began seeing houses lining either side of the road my eyes were burning in pain, along with my hands, legs and backside. The setting sun didn't help much. Pulling into the first one stop garage i could find i turned off the engine giving the wheel an affectionate pat as i did so. Pulling on the hand break before undoing my seat belt i pulled on my sunglasses to protect my sensitive eyes from the harsh setting sun before stepping from the car. Groaning and stretching out the muscles in my arms and legs i waited for the feeling to return back to my backside before feeling safe enough to move. After filling the tank i made my way into the shop and browsed through the isles for something to snack on for dinner. The limited choices didn't appeal in anyway so i finally just grabbed a bottle of coke and paid for it along with the petrol, deciding that my rumbling stomach deserved a stop at a dinner, hopefully someone would know directions to a hotel from there as well.

The first dinner i found was a small and intimate place called 'sammy's', parking in the surprisingly crowded car park i grabbed my purse and stepped out of the car. It didn't take long to realize that 'Sammy's' was a popular teenage hang out jugging by all of the spot ridden kids crowding all of the tables. Sighing and trying to ignore the stabbing pain that their loud voices were sending through my head i waited as patiently as i could in line. When i was finally asked what i would like by a friendly older woman from behind the counter i was ready to leave as quickly as possible which is why my order of fries and a double burger were to go. The woman was nice enough to give very detailed directions to the nearest cheapest hotel while we waited for my order and fifteen minutes later i was feeling slightly better about my visit. Walking towards my parked car i automatically paused at the sound of raised voices to see a group of boys were laughing and jeering at a fifteen year old girl with bright hair.

'Are you as much of an animal as your father', one of the teen's mocked reaching foreword to poke at the girl. My legs were moving before i had even made the decision to help her, due to the length of them it only took a few seconds for me to appear at her side taking a defensive step in front of the pink haired teenager.

'She might not be an animal, but i am', i said lowly while pulling the sunglasses that his my eyes down my nose to glare at the three boys darkly while i flashed my teeth in a sharp grin. 'Id beat it before i decide to forgo my burger and eat you instead'.

The naive boys attempted to keep up their mask of toughness as they backed up slightly the largest of the three gave a hurried whatever as they left. I only took my eyes off them when they turned the corner out of sight before turning to face the girl as i pushed my sunglasses back up my nose. The teen was grinning widely at her actions.

'You didn't have to do that', she said happily and i allowed a small smile.

'That was the most fun iv had in a while'.

'Are you one of my dads wolves?', she then asked her eyes narrowed in confusion as she noted that her savior was not someone she recognized.

'I'm not a wolf', i admitted eyeing her as she started smiling again.

'Really?, well that was great. You even had me convinced. I'm Jesse Hauptman, by the way', she introduced herself bouncing on the balls of her feet in her excitement at meeting someone new.

'Your welcome, Jesse', i hesitated for only a second before accepting her tanned hand in a quick form handshake. 'Mariana Prewitt'.

The lie slipped as easily from my lips as it would had i been telling the truth. The name was one that i had used so often that i was almost convinced that it was the truth.

'Jesse!', a voice called from the direction of the dinner drawing both of their gazes. The woman that has called out was jogging towards them. She was tall with dark skin and dark hair, at a guess it looked like she had some Indian features. But it wasn't any of these things that had me wanting to leave as soon as possible, it was the feeling of magic coming from her. It wasn't dark by any means and she didn't have enough to be like me but either way i didn't want her being any closer to me then necessary.

'I have to go, take care of yourself Jesse', giving a quick forced smile i started towards my car as casually as possible. If i had looked back i would have noticed the woman in-hail then stare after me in confusion. But i didn't, instead i entered my car and left for the hotel as quickly as possible.

Mercy P.O.V

Instead of just dropping Jesse off at the house like i usually did after she helps me in the garage i pulled up and turned off the engine. Jesse gave me a confused look as i pulled off my seat-belt.

'I need to speak to your dad'.

Jesse shrugged and lead the way into her house calling out for her father as i closed the front door after us.

'Kitchen', he called back and we made our way towards him.

I could smell coffee and Adam, two things that went surprisingly well together. Upon entering i found Adam reaching up into the cupboard for a cup and couldn't help but let my eyes linger on the shifting muscles of his back that were hidden under his light blue shirt. He either smelt me or heard my loud heart beat because he turned to us with a surprised but smug look on his face.

'Do you know anything about the new witch in town?', i asked before he could open his mouth. Jesse paused in the pouring of her juice while Adam raised an eyebrow.

'No?', he asked in question.

Taking a seat at the ridiculously large dinner table i accepted the cup of water offered to me by Jesse. 'Yeah, i smelt her outside 'Sammy's'. she was taking to Jesse'.

Adams eyes flashed to face his daughter who was frowning in confusion, her eyes then brightened in understanding.

'Oh, you mean the girl with red hair?', she asked and i nodded taking a sip of the cool water in my hand. 'Shes a witch?, cool', the teen grinned until she saw the look Adam was leveling her with and rolled her eyes.

'Dad, she helped me. A couplke of boys from school were harassing me and she stepped in'. Jesse explained. That part i didnt know.

'Description', Adam demanded.

'Red hair, fair skin, about 5'7. Maybe in her late teens. She was driving a dark green 1965 Ford Mustang', i noted off my fingers before looking at Jesse. The teen rolled her eyes but answered anyway.

'Green eyes, Southern accent and she said her name was Mariana Prewitt'.

'Alright, ill look into it. Do you think shes dangerous?', Adam asked turning to me.

'I'm not sure', i responded slowly, 'She didn't smell like dark magic or anything malicious. All i could smell was pure magic and exhaustion'.

Adam kept eye contact for a few seconds, long enough to make me feel slightly uncomfortable and i had to resist shifting in my seat. Finally he broke contact and nodded.

'The car isn't common, ill check up on her. As long as she doesn't cause any trouble we should be fine', he decided and stood to finish making his coffee.

I relaxed back into my seat glancing at Jesse who looked deep in thought. Hopefully this whole thing wouldn't amount to anything but i couldn't take any chances, not when Jesse was involved.

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