Note: The story follows the 3rd circle and is based on the Secret Circle mythology. My english is not that great and descriptive it's more dialouge, but I think it's readable and enjoyable. Would love for any kind of Feedback! Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not have any copyrights to The Secret Circle

3rd Circle

Early in the morning a sweet Yellow Opel Corsa was rushing on the highway towards Chicago. The Highway was empty the only sound you could hear was coming out of this sweet yellow car, it was the new Rudimental song Feel the love. Adenah is driving the car. The beautiful 18-year old Chinese girl was singing and chilling to the beat of her currently favorite song. Without a glimpse of makeup and her hair made up into a ponytail she was driving the car stashed with suit cases. Sitting next to her was her childhood besty, Pier. The young boy was reading the news on his new iPad. Suddenly he turned the radio volume down and pressed play on a link following an article.

"At least ten teenagers died in a boat fire in Chance Harbor, Washington. It's presumed the children were part of a Gothic cult started long ago by their families. The most incredible part of the whole boat on fire situation is that the fire couldn't be put out for 24 hours even though the boat was on open see, no bodies were found. Natives said the teenagers had previously violent confrontations and that the police didn't interfere at all. Sally Mathews a friend of the deceased group of friends stated, I quote : "Cassie told me something terrible is going to happen. But that she would keep the town save. I thought she was over exaggerating." The cause of the fire is unknown, the police is believing some natural supstances are involved."

Pier (short for Nepier): What a terrible accident!? But why does Chance Harbor sound so familiar to me?

Adenah: My uncle Calvin, lived there. We visited him 2 years ago. 3 months before he died. He found some herbs which helped in decreasing Grandma's blood pressure.

Pier: Oh yeah. I remember. What a bad mojo has this city.

Adenah: The only good thing is college starts 1 day later cause of the mourning. So we have 1 more day to get ready and meet up with Mandy and Michael. Can't wait to to meet them it's been 4 years since we were all together.

Rushing by the Welcome to Chicago sign made Pier laugh.

Pier: Finally we arrived. Can't handle your cheerful personality anymore so early in the morning!

Adenah: Pier relax. It's an hour and a half drive from home to Chicago. Don't be a bitch and sing with me.

Pier: Excuse me miss hooked on about a liter of caffeine .

Pier turned the radio volume up and took a sip out of Adenah's thermos. He felt Adenah's look on his mouth, he smiled just to push her buttons a bit more. He looked up and saw a branch on road.

Pier: Ade slow down!

Piers screaming voice surprised Ade. She didn't realized what was happening. She drove over the branch and a bursting sound followed. Ade stopped on the following widening about 500 feet away.

Pier: Sorry Ade. I will help you fix the tire.

Adenah: Be happy I'm not making you fix it alone.

The both of them smiled, exited the car and approached the front right tier.

Adenah: So should I start or will you?

Pier: Shut up and crouch down. Give me your hand.

The friends crouched down held hands and touched the tier with their free hand.

Pier: Repeat after me. Our magic is connected with a wire, fix this tire.

Adenah: Really? That's the best you can come up with.

Pier: If you know a better spell, come your welcome to share.

Adenah: Okay don't be that aggressive. Our magic is connected with a wire, fix this tire.

The friends started chanting. Energy started to float around them, they felt it. Abruptly the tier started gaining air again. And healed up.

Adenah: I like this little perks of being a witch.

She looked up to Pier. They smiled at each other and rushed back to Adenah's car continuing their trip, to the Windy city.

It was the last box Michael had to drag up to the 3rd floor. The apartment he and his sister rented was big enough for them. They were happy it's only the 2 of them. He finally went up the last pair of stairs and entered their new apartment. He put the box to the side and closed the door. He looked for his sister when he heard someone knocking on the door.

Michael: Who is it?

Mandy: It's me Mike. Open the door.

Michael: Oh yes. You went for your new book. Sorry.

He opened the door and saw his twin sister sweating in the hole. Even though she was tired as hell, she looked pretty. Her shoulder length blond hair and sharp cut bangs really worked for her. He stepped away so she could enter the apartment.

Michael: Why didn't you unlock the door on your own?

Mandy: You know I don't use my powers if I can make you do things. That's a power as well isn't it!?

Michael: Funny. So what did you decide, will we pack out the boxes or will you do magic with me?

Mandy: I believe you know the answer. I don't use magic as long I really don't have to. So turn up some music and let us work.

The twins were pretty sync while prepping their stuff in their partly furnished apartment. Mandy danced to the music while sorting out little figures, while Michael dragged suit cases to their rooms.

Michael: Finally done! Will you clean up while I go and get us something to eat? I should buy some snacks so we have something to offer Ade and Pier when they arrive.

Mandy: Okay, no problem bro. Just remember I don't eat meat. And I won't eat your trash.

Michael: Don't worry. I won't. I will buy you some cucumbers.

Mandy: Hahah very funny.

She watched her twin brother leave the apartment, and laughed at the way he was dressed. She never saw someone carry boxes and clean an apartment in a formal white shirt. Also she never saw her brother work this hard. After 4 years into boarding school the two of them are really enjoying this glimpse of freedom. The knock on the door turned her away from her thoughts.

Mandy: Come on Mike. Do a little magic on your own when you're not smart enough to take a key with you. I can't come to the door now.

The knock on the door was more and more intense. Furiously she rushed to the door and opened it. She was surprised when she saw a bulky black haired girl with a pretty confusing facial expression.

Mira (the bulky girl): Magic!? You must be kidding?

Mandy (nervous as hell): I-I-I meant his charm. I meant my brothers charm. He always says he can do anything with his charm. And so. . .

Mira: It was a lame joke. I'm not here to chit-chat. You're pretty loud and it's to early in the morning to handle that. So please shut down the music its only 9 o'clock. Bye!

The bulky girl turned her back and walked down the stairs. On her way down she bumped into Michael. She turned.

Mira: Is this your brother!?

Mandy (surprised) : Yes.

Mira (smiled): Now I get the whole charm working for him thing you mentioned.

Michael didn't get the replica the bulky girl was tossing his way. He approached Mandy and saw confusion in her eyes.

Michael: What happened!?

Mandy: She came here and told me to shut down the music. But I almost gave away that we are special. Come on in, I explain everything to you.

With a hot cup of coffee to go Adenah was standing beside her car, waiting for Pier to get the rest of his stuff. Suddenly she felt stronger, a bus arrived filled with a bunch of freshmen. She didn't get why her power was increasing. She noticed a young man in a beautiful leather jacket with great sunglasses. She felt attracted to him, what was completely strange cause she was 100% gay. She starred at the young man for a while and he noticed. Either way she couldn't take her eyes of him. The guy approached her.

Frank (the boy in the leader jacket): Excuse me, do I have something on my jacket or you just like to star at me?

Adenah(smiled): No not really. I was just looking at your jacket really nice one.

Frank: Thank you. But I have a feeling it's not really about the jacket. I noticed you as well.

Adenah: No, believe me I don't look at boys except they wear nice clothes or date beautiful girls.

Frank: Yeah right. So my gay-dar let me down again. BTW my name is Frank. Frank Blake, from Texas.

Adenah: Nice to meet you Frank. I'm Adenah Wilson from New Fable, Illinois.

They've shaken hands. Adenah noticed something strange. She felt stronger. Like Franks presence amplified her energy. Suddenly the coffee in her hand started to boil and the hot cup burned Adenah's hand. She let the cup down splashing coffee all over her and Frank.

Adenah: Ohhh shit. I'm so sorry! Really didn't want to hurt you.

The painful look on Frank's face told her that the boiling coffee reached a private area. She reached through the front seed window and took a cold ice pack out of the little freezer.

Adenah: Here take this. What can I do to make this mess better!?

Frank: Oh I'm going to be okay. But I really don't get how this happened. So while you're offering I need a friend to hang out and have dinner with me tonight. Are you free?

Adenah: Hmmmm. Tonight is bad I already have some plans. But let's make it early branch around 11 o'clock tomorrow, after the Dean's speech.

Frank: Okay. That would work for me. See you tomorrow. Now I'm going to find my room and roommate. Room 407 here I come.

Adenah: Good luck. See ya.

While watching the handsome guy with the perfect jacket walk away, she started to wonder why her powers got outta control. She looked into her hands and focuses enough to make her wound heal.

Pier: Using magic in public was not a deal we made.

Adenah: Yeah but sometimes I can't stop myself.

Pier: I got a text from Michael, with the address and time. They told us to bring Camille leaves, they need it for a spell. I'm going to get it from the herbal shop we passed previously.

Adenah: Hmmm. They really missed us. I will bring wine I need it. Come on let's go. You have to unpack me now. Thank God I have a single room. Did you meet your roomy?

Pier: Noup. I was the first one to arrive into Room 407.

Adenah: 407? Really? I met your roommate 3 minutes ago. He looks quite nice I mean for a man.

Pier: Ohhh straight Ade in house. Nice! He must be quite something.

Adenah: He is an interesting guy and don't be jealous you are my straight punching bag, for now at least.

They entered the car and drove away. From the window on the 4th floor Frank witness Adenah's and Pier's talk and watched them drive away.

Frank: Pants get clean, pants get dry, hear up this witches cry.

The stain on Franks pants dried out and the brown color on his bright blue jeans went back to normal. The surprise on his face way huge.

Frank: How the hell did I got my powers back!?

The bubble tone her iphone made every time she got a message from Nepier made Adenah laugh. It's already 8th o'clock and he is late. She read the text "I will be late didn't found the Camille leaves. Go to the apartment alone. We'll meet up there. xo." She tossed the phone on her purse. She hated and loved the Zealender twins. Mandy looked always down on her so she had to shine the first time they met up after 4 years. Someone knocked on the door.

Adenah(pissed): Who the F is it!?

Laya: It's your floor manager. And I would prefer if you don't swear!

Adenah(ironically): Sorry I didn't mean to swear, it just slipped outta my mouth.

Adenah put her dress down, put on her robe and opened the door. She was stunned by the beautiful African-American girl standing in front of her . She barely managed to keep her eyes on the girls face.

Adenah: How can I help you?

Laya: I'm here to welcome you to the dorm. My name is Laya. I'm a junior. The rule books will be here tomorrow and there isn't anything specific to obey. Just watch over the noise rules cause the Alfa nerds will make me take you down believe me.

Adenah: Thank you. And sorry for the bitchiness. I'm meeting up with my childhood rival so I'm pissed.

Laya: Again I don't feel comfortable with you swearing.

Adenah: I'm not swearing, it's just the way I talk. Get used to it or don't talk to me!

Silence. The whole floor stayed silent after they hear Adenah yelling at the floor manager. Laya and Adenah starred at each other for a second and right when Laya was about to shout back at Adenah, a black athletic guy approached them.

Mitchell(black athletic guy): Hey hey girls keep it calm. No shouting necessary .

Adenah: Who was even talking to you!? Let me clear a thing or two with this one.

Mitchell: This one is my girlfriend and you shouldn't yell at her in my presence. Come on Laya let this crazy girl chill.

Laya: Okay honey let's go. I need a run.

Adenah slammed the door completely pissed. She hated stiffed up bitches who judge people they really didn't know. Adenah took down her robe and continued dressing for the circle meeting.

Adenah(whispering to herself): Such a shame this girl is such a buzz killer, she looks smokin'.

Nepier loved to walk around his new campus. The fresh air, the college atmosphere. It was so different than his hometown. A place without people looking down on someone. Not being wealthy in New Fable, Illinois was a sin to most of the people. Besides Adenah all people were quite unpleasant to him. He took out his phone and dialed his Dad.

Pier: Hey dad! It's me. Yeah everything is great I love Chicago. I'm out looking for some fruits and after that I will meet up with Ade. Yeah I will say "Hi". I call you tomorrow. Bye.

All of a sudden Pier hit his head. He stepped back and realized he hit a tree with his head. The face filled with pain was replaced with a worrying face.

Pier(murmured): Did anyone see me!?

He looked around and realized no one was there. He relaxed.

Pier: Oh shit. This stuff can only happen to me.

All of the sudden he noticed someone moving behind the thick tree stable. He walked around the tree and noticed a girl sitting and reading a book.

Dijana(girl behind the tree): Hello. I heard you hitting the tree and didn't want to embarrass you. Did it hurt?

Pier was stunned. He didn't know what to say. The girl stud up and approached him.

Dijana: Can you hear me!? Are you alright!?

Pier: Yes I'm alright. It seems I hit my head harder than I thought. Sorry I'm Pier.

Dijana: I'm Dijana . Nice to meet ya.

Pier: What are you doing here so late !?

Dijana: I just noticed this wonderful tree. I read earlier about it, hundred years old and people say it has it's own magic.

Pier(with a smile on his face): Magic yeah right. Didn't know people in Chicago believed in magic.

Dijana: They call it Windy city for a reason.

They both laughed. Pier looked well at this girl. She was a model type. Her long brown straight hair and long legs made her look tremendous. Pier noticed that she was checking him out as well.

Dijana: So do you want to invite me on a coffee or should I continue to read my book?

Pier: I would really love to go on a coffee with you but I'm going to meet up with some friends. I would love to take you out tomorrow if you want.

Dijana: Maybe tomorrow someone else will get injured and I will have to take care of him.

Pier: Doubt it. You need great powers to hit such a big tree. Excuse me I'm late, I really have to go. Bye!

Dijana: Bye.

As Dijana watched the nerdy but attractive young man walk away, her phone rang.

Dijana: Hello! You again. I said I won't to be dragged into your problems. I won't do it.

Dijana ended the call on an angry note. She put her phone into her pocket and walked away from the huge tree that surrounded her.

Adenah drove in her car around Chicago. Trying to find the address where Mandy and Michael lived. Of course she had no clue where she was going. Suddenly she saw a girl running in her direction. She stopped the car and pulled down her window.

Adenah: Excuse me.

The girl stopped, leaned toward Adenah. Adenah first of didn't recognized the girl. Probably cause of her sports outfit and secured hair. But after a second or two she realized it was Laya.

Laya: Oh no. You again.

Laya wanted to continue her run but Adenah started driving in reverse.

Adenah: Sorry I know I overreacted earlier today. But I need your help. Just tell me where I can find this address.

Laya looked angry but she looked at Adenah's phone and smiled. She went around the car and entered. Adenah was completely surprised.

Laya: My boyfriend Mitchell lives there. I know the way. Come on drive.

Adenah: You are sweet. Thank you.

Laya: Turn right after the 2nd traffic light.

Silence filled up the small car.

Adenah: What is your mayor!? If I may ask?

Laya: English. I want to become a writer.

Adenah: Nice. Will you write about me?(laugh)

Laya: Of course. You already got a diary entry today and if we continue to meet this often you'll get a book dedicated to you.

Both of them smiled. Adenah felt the tension was lowering and she needed that. Meeting up with the M&M twins is hard enough. She looked at Laya and noticed how tight Laya's top and tights were. She enjoyed looking at her attractive floor manager. Laya saw Adenah's purse on the car floor and picked it up.

Adenah: Just put it in the back.

Laya noticed Adenah's book of shadows and started to pull it out.

Laya: What an old and beautiful book!

Adenah: Please no let it in. Its Mandy's she will kill me.

Laya: Ok. Excuse me. I thought we are going to be friends but if your acting like that. Please turn left in the next intersection.

Adenah: I don't have female friends. It doesn't work.

Laya: Oh so. That's why you wanted a single room in an all female dorm. But who is Mandy than? Maybe your girlfriend?

Adenah: No she isn't my GF, she is a childhood acquaintance. I didn't see her in 4 years.

Laya: Okay! We arrived, the left one is the address you asked for . Mitchell lives just over the street. Thank you for the ride.

Laya exited the car. Adenah let the window down.

Adenah: And just for the record my girlfriends are more like you. Girls with an attitude and with a nice pair of legs like yours.

Laya was stunned. Adenah pulled up the window and parked properly in front of the apartment building. Laya pulled out of her paralytic state and run into Mitchells building. Adenah exited her car and noticed Pier walking towards her.

Adenah: You're arriving just now?

Pier: Don't ask I hit a tree and got asked on a date.

Adenah: I've got lost and argued with my floor manager twice.

Pier: Great day to be us.

Adenah: Like always, Pi. Like always.

The apartment was starting to look like a nice place. Michael was standing in the middle of the living room with a glass of white wine. He didn't notice his sister till she walked pass him with a bunch of candles.

Mandy: Why are they late? They should've been here half an hour ago.

Michael: Pier texted me, he couldn't find the fresh Camille leaves. He should arrive soon. I don't know what happened to Adenah. She probably got lost.

Mandy: I hate when people are late without any special reason.

Michael: I never understood this supposed rivalry between you two. She is the only one that makes you behave this way, overprotective and jealous. I need to ask her for some advice on how to push your buttons.

Mandy: I don't know. She just does it. So shut up and give me a glass of wine.

Michael: Alright alright. Red or White!?

Mandy: Today Red.

Michael approached the kitchen counter. He took the bottle of wine, opened it fast and sipped some wine into a glass. He approached his sister. Sat down by her and looked at the Corbs family book of shadows.

Michael: Did you prepare everything!?

Mandy: Yes, I just miss the Camille leaves for the silent spell. The locator spell should work just with our blood. Can you just bring the other book it's in my room? It's under the bed.

Michael: Your so predictable.

Michael laughed and rushed to his sister's bedroom. On his way he heard the doorbell ring.

Michael: Must be them. Open the door.

Mandy stud up and went to the door. On the way she fixed her long sateen skirt and dried her sweaty palms with the first rag laying on the kitchen counter.

Mandy: Who is it!?

Pier: The not magical twins.

Mandy smiled. She unlocked the door and opened to see 2 of her childhood friends standing in front of her.

Mandy: Hi! Come on in. Don't just stand there.

Adenah entered the apartment first. She approached Mandy and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Adenah: Hello stranger. You didn't changed much.

Adenah stepped back . The rivals checked each other out and continued smiling.

Mandy: Thanks. I think. Hello Pier. Nice to see you again.

Pier: Hi Mandy. What a wonderful apartment. Here is a welcome gift from the 2 of us.

Pier handled the sweet bag with a nice bottle of wine to Mandy. He kissed her on the cheek and stepped back.

Pier: And this one is for all of us I believe.

He pulled the Camille leaves out of his shoulder pack. Michael rushed out of his sisters bedroom and ran towards Adenah. He hugged her.

Michael: Nice to see you again. Ohhh what a rush of energy. I forgot the last time I felt like this.

Adenah wasn't expecting such a positive welcome from Michael. He was always so distant, stuck into his own thoughts. He became an out coming young boy. His quite longer blond hair, was fitting him well.

Adenah: Nice to see you too.

Pier: And what I won't get a hug!?

Pier locked at his former best friend. They spent their whole childhood together till their parent decided to break the already broken circle. He caught Michaels look and intensity filled up the place. The lights started to spark until the living room light broke.

Michael: Still going strong.

He let Adenah out of his hug and hugged Pier.

Mandy: And I thought Adenah was the gay one.

Adenah: And I thought Mandy was the overemotional one.

The air in the room was getting thicker and the girls were about to start a fight.

Pier: So for what do we need the Camille leaves!?

Michael: Ohh it's for a silent spell. Mandy already blurred out that I'm able to practice magic to our neighbor. We want to sound prove the apartment.

Adenah: Should I be surprised Mandy messed up already?

Mandy started to blush and nervously took a sip out of her glass.

Pier: Play nice Ade. So can we get some of this wine you're drinking or do we have to practice magic sober.

Michael: Yes of course. Red or White!?

Adenah: 2 white ones and whatever Pier wants.

The group started laughing. Mandy suggested them to sit down. Adenah and Pier approached the living room and set down on the brown leather furniture.

Adenah: So let's light these candles and do the spell. We have many topics to talk about. And I don't want your neighbors to ear drop.

Mandy: It's a pretty simple spell. We just need to burn the Camille leaves with nettle root and say the spell.

Adenah: Are you sure it's going to work? It sounds a bit too simple to me.

Mandy: Of course. It's one of the oldest spells in our book. And with the power of 5 families out of our circle this should be a really easy one.

Pier: Come on guys let's hold hands. And do this.

Mandy took the bowl out under the living room table. She set the nettle root on fire and added the Camille leaves to the bowl. The sense of burning leaves filled the room up in the inch of a second.

Mandy: Repeat after me. Camille sense in air form, don't let a whisper leave this home.

The circle started chanting. The energy in the apartment was on a high level. The power of the chant filled them up with energy. Pier witnessed how uncomfortable Mandy was feeling. But her Twin brother enjoyed every single boost of magic coming out of them. A light started in the bowl and flashed them all.

Michael: This is Magic just the way I like it.

Adenah approved with a nod. She took a sip out of her glass and made her a bit more comfortable in the two-seater.

Adenah: Did any of you felt stronger today!? I mean before we arrived.

Mandy: No, not really.

Michael: I felt strange but not stronger.

Adenah: Is it possible the Prell member of our circle is in the city!? Today as I waited for Pier in front of his dorm a boost of energy came along and I burned my hand.

Pier: What!? Why didn't you mention it earlier?

Adenah: I was standing with your new roommate and a bunch of people where walking around us and it just happened.

Pier: Woah! I didn't even meat my roommate and you already cooked coffee with him.

Adenah: Be serious Pi. We just randomly got into a conversation. He is a nice guy.

Michael: Okay. Our circle consisted out of 6 families: Turners, Wilsons,Zealanders, Corbs,Prells and Alexes. The Alex family line got extinct after world war one and our families overtook their powers and magical heritage from their last living heir, Granpa Samuel Alex. So their magic can continue to live within their circle members.

Mandy: That is at least what our granpa told us. To find a member of the Prell family and to complete this spell we need the blood of the remaining families. My and Michaels blood represents the Zealanders and Corbs, Turners are represented by Nepier and Wilsons by Ade.

Mandy took the map of America which was next to her and replaced it with the bowl they previously used. Michael took a knife and cut his finger and poured 3 drops into a small glass. Ade, Pier and Mandy followed his lead.

Pier: So what now?

Michael: Focus on our blood and say Complete the circle.

All four of them said the sentence. The blood poured on the map started forming a circle around the whole country. Suddenly five lines of blood met up on 1 spot forming a circle around a city.

Adenah: I knew it. He/She is in Chicago.

The dark empty storage house was even creepier at night. Marin, a stunningly handsome 20-ty something year old man looked down on his watch. 5 minutes to midnight. He was walking in circles. He wasn't used to feel nervous, but finally the day came.

Marin: Today I join the Hunters.(he murmured to himself)

Natasha: Yes you will.

Natasha, early thirties. She walked towards him. Her heels filled the void existing in the huge storage. Her black leather overall made every part of her athletic body pop out.

Natasha: Enter guys.

A group of 30 men and women of all age entered the storage hall. They had black suits on them, their faces were covered by white masks. Quickly they formed a circle around Marin and Natasha.

Natasha: Now you have to prove yourself.

Natasha hit Marin. He fell back a step.

Marin: What the hell!?

Natasha: What!? You can't hit a women. A witch can be a girl, a women, an older women. They don't deserve mercy. They are abominations of nature. They are too powerful to stay alive. A new bunch of witches arrived today with the new freshmen. Our monitors noticed them, so prove yourself wordy.

Natasha tried to hit him again. He pulled away. A short fist fight happened and Marin got a hit on Natasha. She took it easily and in two moves pushed him on the ground.

Natasha: You need a bit more practice. But you're ready to get into our circle of Witch Hunters. I looked up your family tree in our archives and you come from a line of strong witch hunters. It will be an honor to welcome you into our family.

Marin: The honor is mine.

Natasha: Philip give me the seal.

One of the hunters approached Natasha and gave her a red glowing seal.

Natasha: Where do you wanna be marked?

Marin: On my chest. Right next my heart.

Natasha marked Marin with the hunters seal, he didn't even make a sound.

You couldn't even hear the creak the door made how hard Michael, Adenah and Pier were laughing.

Pier: Thank you Mike for a funny evening.

Adenah: Yeah it was great to see you again. And this yellow one is my car. Drive it tomorrow to the dorm. See ya tomorrow.

She gave him a kiss on the cheek and started walking away.

Michael: Of course no problems. You were great company. See you tomorrow.

He shaken hands with Pier and went back into the building. Pier accelerate to catch up with his tipsy best friend, Ade.

Pier: It was nice to gather again. But do we even need a 5th member to our circle?

Adenah: I don't know. We are pretty powerful as a quartet. I just don't get why Mandy wants us to bind the circle? We would be powerless without each other.

Pier: Can I crash with you?! I don't want to meet my roommate at 1am. I can't handle it now.

Adenah: Of course you can. The room is big enough. Come hurry up its late!

They both speeded up not knowing Frank was watching every single move they made.

The knocking sound woke Laya right away. She looked at her phone 1:30 am. Who the hell is it at this hour?

Laya: Just a moment.

Laya jumped out of her bad and walked towards her robe. She dressed herself fast and walked towards the door. She opened the door and saw Dijana standing in front of her.

Laya: What's wrong!? It's 1:30. What couldn't wait till the morning?

Dijana: Sorry Laya. My roommate locked me out and I can't wake her up. She got drunk and probably messed something up with the key.

Laya: Okay let's see.

She took her spare card and walked out of her room. She walked along Dijana towards her room at the other side of the hallway.

Dijana: Sorry again. I wouldn't wake you up. But I don't know anyone her besides a sweet boy I met earlier this evening.

Laya: Don't call boys up for help! That never ends well. You shouldn't look weak right from the start. And this new electric card-key system is complicated.

They've reached the end of the hallway. Laya slipped her reserve card in hope she will easily open the door. But no. The door stayed unlocked. Laya tried several times.

Laya: Sorry it's not working. Do you wanna crash at my room. It's pretty big. (smiled)

Dijana: Oh that would be great. Thank you very much.

Suddenly they heard a noise coming from the stairs. Someone is coming. As she felt the noise getting louder Laya squeezed Dijana's hand.

Dijana: Don't worry I can defend us.

Around the corner Adenah and Pier appeared. Laya and Dijana were felt safe again.

Dijana and Laya(in sync): You?

Laya: You know her?

Dijana: No, I know him.

Laya: He is?

Dijana: Aha.

Laya: Okay.

Pier: What are you doing on the floor?

Laya: We? You're asking us what we are doing in an all female dorm?

Pier: Sorry, I was bringing her home and crashing at hers.

Adenah: He hates his roommate a complete ball buster.

Laya: Wasn't you gay earlier today? Why are you hooking up with a dude?

Adenah: I am what I am and it's none of your freaking business.

Adenah opened her room and entered.

Adenah: Are you coming Pi?

Pier: Yes Ade. Just a moment, go shower I'll come soon.

Adenah: Okay.

Adenah detained the door and walked away.

Pier: Sorry for her. She is a bit tipsy. Can I help you?

Dijana: Doubt it. The door won't open. But you can try.

Pier's palm started to sweat as he approached the door. Dijana gave him her key, and their hands touched, a chill went up Pier's body. He never came so near to her, he felt his heart beat accelerate. Pier turned to the door and as he slipped the key by the sensor and he whispered.

Pier: Lock unlock.

The door opened, Laya and Dijana couldn't hide their surprise.

Pier: Don't see where the problem was.

Dijana: Thank you. So can I buy you a coffee tomorrow!? Or do you have a date with that girl?

Pier: Ade and I are childhood friends. I won't reject you coffee invitation again, can I pick you up here around 8pm?

Dijana: Yes that would be great. Thank you Pier. And I'm really sorry for waking you up Laya.

Laya: No problem. I'm just glad everything is okay. Night.

Dijana and Pier(in sync): Night.

Pier: See you tomorrow than Dijana. Night.

Pier turned his back but Dijana stopped him. She give him a kiss on the cheek and appraoched him. His body stiffed up, his mucsles flexed from the intensity of her touch.

Dijana: Good night.

She entered the room and closed the door carefully. Pier was stunned. He felt how his cheeks were blushing. Her turned and entered into Ade's room. He saw Adenah walking towards the bathroom with a towel in her hand. She looked at him.

Adenah: What's wrong with you? Why are you blushing?

Pier: I met the girl of my dreams again and she gave me a kiss on the cheek.

Adenah: The brunette! Uhhh she is smoking. Nice choice.

Adenah entered the bathroom leaving Pier daydreaming.

Frank was standing in the middle of the basketball hall of Chicago U. He was looking around for Adenah and Pier. He needed to talk to them. The hall was continuously filling up with freshmen students. Soon he lost the overview and was crowded between his college companions. Pier and Adenah arrived as well. Pier noticed Dijana and decided to approach her.

Pier: Will you come with me?

Adenah: No. I have to find your roommate.

In the mass of people Adenah noticed Michael standing on his own. She walked towards him.

Adenah: Where is my car?

Michael: On the parking lot. Here are the keys.

Adenah: Thank you. So tell me, what are you doing on your own?

Michael: Mandy is standing next to the stage butt kissing some sorority girls. She wants to pledge. Mom was part of that sorority, so she tries to resolve mommy issues.

Adenah: Knowing your Mom there are a lot of issues to resolve.

Michael: You can't even imagine.

Adenah: On the other hand do you feel the power?

Michael: Yes the Prell witch must be here.

Pier approached Dijana.

Pier: Long time no see! How did you sleep?

Dijana: Hey. I barely slept. I thought my roommate would die, she vomited the whole night.

Pier: Bad one.

Dijana: Don't worry. I will stay awake, I always pay my dues.

They both laughed and noticed the Dean step on the stage way over on the other side of the room. The Dean started his speech.

Outdoor in front of the main entrance Natasha and Marin were standing and waiting for 2 fellow hunters one male and one female finish drawing a circle around the hall.

Marin: What is this?

Natasha: Ashwood mixed with sulphate.

Marin: What is it for?

Natasha: When you burn this substance and a witch is trapped within the circle, the powers will start to tear the witch from inside. They will have to leave the building and we will capture them.

Marin: Nice.

Natasha: Yes really nice. And you will have the honor to light the fire.

Marin: Really. So let's start the party.

Marin opened the Zippo lighter and after lighting it throw it on the circle of odd smelling ash. A small flame synced over the ash and disappeared right away. Natasha smiled.

Natasha: It has begun.

Adenah and Michael were chit-chatting while Mandy, Pier and Frank were listening to the Dean's speech. Suddenly Adenah felt a slight dizziness.

Adenah: I'm feeling odd, it's pretty stuffy in here. Come on let's open that window by the stage.

Michael nodded. They both focused on the window but no results.

Adenah: What is happening? Are we to far away?

Michael: I don't know. But look I can't even move my watch.

Adenah: What happened to our powers? I'm feeling worse .

Michael: I feel it as well. Someone is messing with our powers.

Someone started coughing. Adenah searched for the person and it was Pier.

Pier: Sorry don't know what is happening.

Dijana: It's okay. Do you want some water?

Pier: Yes. That would be nice.

Pier looked towards Adenah noticing she felt bad as well. Adenah started texting.

Ade: I'm texting Mandy. Go and get her. She will die there just to prove herself to these girls.

Michael: Okay.

Adenah and Michael parted. Right away a scream filled up the hall and interrupted the Dean's speech. People created a circle. Ade, Pier and Michael approached. On the Floor they saw a men laying down. It was Frank. Adenah looked towards Pier and signalized they should approach.

Adenah: Just a little space. I know this guy. I will help him up.

Adenah and Pier approached and took Frank. They started carry him towards the exit.

Pier: What is happening to us? How the hell do you know this guy!?

Adenah: It's your freaking roommate!

Pier: Oh well nice to meet him.

Adenah: I feel weak. Don't know if I can drag him along any longer.

Pier: Don't mess up. We need to get out. Someone is obviously trying to kill us. The exit is near.

As they approached the exit some freshmen helped them and went out with them. While walking through the exit Adenah and Pier noticed the ash circle. Adenah let Frank down and went back to destroy the ash circle. Frank started to wake up.

Pier: Thank you guys. The 2 of us will look over him now.

Guy: Okay. See ya.

Frank: What the hell happened? Why did I pass out?

Adenah: It was an attack, drawing energy from Witches. You are a Witch right?

Frank: You can say so. My magic was destroyed and after meeting with you yesterday I got it back.

Pier: It doesn't make any sense. Since when can you rebirth magic? And how are you connected to our circle?

Frank: You are Circle witches! You are the 3rd Circle. My magic was connected to the Chance Harbor circle. My grandfather was a bastard child of Milton Blake. My powers belonged to that circle but my cousin Cassie called upon our family magic and stripped my powers away. I couldn't do magic till yesterday till we met.

Adenah: Does anyone in your family comes from the Prell line of witches?

Frank: Hmmm. My mom's grandma was Alexandra Prell. But she wasn't a witch.

Adenah: Oh yes she was.(Adenah laughed) The Prell Family is the 6th family of our circle. You belong to us. You are part of our Circle. Let's go we have to meet up with Michael and Mandy.

Pier: Btw I'm your roommate, Pier.

Frank was stunned. The 3 of them got up and walked towards the other side of the Hall. About 100 feet away Natasha and Marin were looking at how the situation developed.

Natasha: So you've seen your victims. Do it and don't disappoint me. Depart. Marin wait for a second.

Marin: Yes Natasha. Do you need something!?

Natasha: This is the number of a witch. This abomination will help you destroy their own kind.

Marin: Really?

Natasha: And after you use up all the magic you need to kill these witches kill that devils child as well!

Marin: Your wish is my command. I will call you later.

Marin walked away from Natasha. He noticed the speech was over and walked towards a group of freshmen. At the center of the group was a tall brunette she was talking to some other girls.

Marin: You won't even say Hi to your own brother. I believe Mom and Dad thought you better than that Dijana.

Dijana turned. She took her brother by his sleeve and pulled him away from the girls.

Dijana: I told you not to call me anymore.

Marin: I'm not. I found you. Why are you so mad at me?

Dijana: You killed my ex-boyfriend 'cause you believed he was a Witch. I believe that justifies me being angry. You're lucky I didn't report you to the police.

Marin: He deserved it. I saw him practicing magic.

Dijana: You are insane. I don't wanna see you ever again.

Marin: I need your help, there are dozens of them here.

Dijana: I don't care. You're just as mad as Dad was.

Dijana walked away . To be continued. . .