Potions and Magic
Chapter 1: The market
A/N: Hey this is my new story so here it is. And this is also to make up for the bad chapter for My Promise.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
As I walked through the cobblestone alleys and streets my mind drifted off to the previous things that happened today.
I heard the steady sound of my footsteps as the memory came to my mind.
*Flashback*
As I looked at the beautiful pair of black lace gloves I sighed in sadness as I checked the price.
Even though business started picking up a few weeks ago, I could still not afford the beautiful clothes and accessories I wished to have.
I turned away from the expensive gloves and started to make my way out of the crowded streets to get home to Toby and Mr. T.
Suddenly, something caught my eye. It was a stand that was partially deserted.
The little stand was not at all flashy with decorations like the other stores and stands.
It was humble, it held many bizarre little trinkets and bottles.
The person behind it was nothing but an elderly man.
I guessed he was from India, since he had very dark skin and a noticeable red dot on his forehead.
I made my way over to the small stand and smiled.
"Hello." he spoke with an accent.
"H-hello." I replied as I looked into his brown eyes.
I felt uncomfortable after a few moments and maneuvered my eyes to the objects on the table.
Many things were very interesting on the stand until, something made my eyes almost pop out of my skull.
It was beautiful and no bigger than a coin purse.
It was a small, skinny bottle. It was decorated with hearts and stars. It bottles color was purple and black.
I eyed the little thing with joy and curiosity.
I wondered what was inside the mystery bottle.
Perhaps a genie like in the story books. Or a truth serum?
"What is this?" I asked with wonder and childish glee.
"Oh, that M'am is a love potion." he spoke nonchalantly.
"How does it work?" I asked with more curiosity. I was very happy when I heard those words come out from his lips.
"You just pour it in a drink and give it to a person. When the person drinks it, they will fall in love with the first person they see." he spoke with more passion and interest.
"Oh, my. Does it really work?" I asked wondering if I was being tricked.
"From my passed customers, they told me that they were happy with their results. I assure you I am not messing with you mind." he clarified with a smile on his lips.
"Then, how much is it? If I may ask." I said with a smile coming upon my lips.
"For you, dear. It would be two pennies." he said with the smile still present. "Looks like you'll faint if you don't have it." he finished with a small chuckle.
"Oh! Thank you. Thank you. You don't know how happy you made me right now." I said with a giddy tone. While, I handed the man two pennies.
"I am sure you will not be disappointed." he said while handing the beautiful bottle to me.
I tucked it away in my pocket and thanked him again before starting my way back home.
Although, while I was walking away I thought I heard him say something else.
I shrugged as I failed to hear what he said.
'I know EXACTLY who I'm going to use it on.' I thought to myself happily and mischievously.
*End of Flashback*
I sighed impatiently as I tried to hurry my way home.
I made a little melody as I heard my feet make a small beat on the ground as I rounded the corner to Fleet Street.
I had a smirk on my face as I reached my shop door.
Soon, I unlocked the door and walked inside. I locked it behind me quickly.
When I walked into the parlor I found Toby on the floor sleeping with a bottle of gin next to him.
Bless that boy.
I smiled warmly as I walked to him and took the half empty bottle and walked back into the shop.
I grabbed a tray and two glasses. I put the gin next to the glasses and made my way up to Mr. T's shop.
When I reached the door I took a deep breath and walked inside.
'Hopefully, this will work.' I thought to myself as I set the tray down.
To nobodies surprise, Mr. Todd was at his window, looking off into the distance.
I poured one glass of gin and took out the small bottle I bought earlier.
Luckily, my back was facing him so he couldn't see what I was doing. I poured a few drops into the glass and stirred it up.
To my relief, the potion dissolved into the gin. I put away the small bottle away and took the cup in my hand.
I took another deep breath and took the cup over to him.
"Mr. T? I brought ya a glass of gin. Here." I said audible enough for him to hear, as I pushed the cup into one of his hands.
Reluctantly, he took the cup and drank the whole cup in one go.
He turned around and he had a small frown. I guessed the gin tasted different because of the potion.
Moments passed, until the frown disappeared and was replaced with an almost lovey dovey one.
The happiness inside me was so great I couldn't take it.
So, I smiled up at him as I walked back to the door and left to the parlor as a smile crept up on my face.
'It WORKED.' I thought to myself as I started a fire to keep Toby warm as he lay on the floor.
A/N: So there's the end of this chapter. I hope it didn't suck for the way I started it.
R and r. and ill post the new chapter faster if I get reviews. Thank you. Also, I need more answers for my other story 1000 years. Continue? NO? Yes?