So here's Chapter 9! Thanks so much to everyone who has given me support and awesome reviews! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 9: Dirty Little Secret
I woke with a start. I was back in my room, the sun was shining through the windows. It was a déjà-vu of yesterday. Only yesterday, as I remembered when I saw The Book on the floor, I had a living mother, or so I thought.
A tear slid down my cheek. I couldn't go to class. Not yet, at least. It was way too soon.
So, I let my eyes morph, and a replica of my walked through the door and to my first classes.
I sat on my bed, not really knowing what to do. I caught a glimpse in the window as my eyes turned a deep, sad blue and I levitated the older-than-Earth book over to me.
It landed on my lap in a puff of dust. Just as I was about to open it, I heard a knock at my window. I looked over and saw nothing, but got up to investigate anyway.
As I walked over, a shiny object caught my eye. I opened the window a crack to retrieve whatever it was. When I pulled my hand back in, I found a necklace, along with another note.
The front read 'Ever' in a messy, illegible…familiar script. I tore it open and read the small scrap of paper inside.
Ever,
I'm sorry. Sorry for everything. I haven't done my job and now everyone is paying the price. The least I can do for you is give you this necklace for protection. It will make you invisible to any magical being as well as…other things. Read the book your mother…may she rest in peace…gave you. It will, hopefully, give you some answers. Be safe. Don't be stupid.
-Jared
I looked at the necklace. It was fairly simple, a gold chain with an open circle charm reading a language I, of course, wasn't familiar with. Probably Latin.
My eyes went from the note, to the necklace, and back to the note again. I shrugged my shoulders and put the necklace on.
Then, I remembered that one line on the note. "your mother…may she rest in peace…" I swallowed tears as my eyes shifted back to the book for a good five minutes. I touched the cover. As I brushed the dust off, I found myself tracing the outline of letters. After a few minutes of dusting and sneezing, the title came into view.
It read, "The Book of the Damned". Wow…nice title. I cautiously flipped open the cover to reveal an elegant script. Elegant script, that I happened to recognize, my mom's.
My curiosity overcame my sadness as I began to read.
Dear Ever,
I never, ever wanted you to have to see this book, so the circumstances as to why it has come into your possession must not be good. As you've probably realized, I'm not a fan of the 'darker' side of you. It's your father's genes. Don't worry, I'm not about to preach my history to you, right now, your safety matters most. This book contains spells, magic, tools, and secrets. I've read it all and have put notes on each page to help you through it. If I am dead as you are reading this, do this as my death wish…READ THE WHOLE BOOK! It will help you immensely in you magic training. Good luck, Ever. I love you with all of my heart.
-Mom
What was up with all of these hidden notes?! And did she REALLY think I'D be patient enough to read this whole book? It was as thick as both of my fists and longer than my head! I took a peek at the first page and the words looked like they were meant to be in one of those slutty paperback novels!
BRING! The bell made me jump. I check my clock. Wow! Noon already? I guess time flies when magical letters keep showing up. I decided to throw on my uniform and attend my last two classes. My brain wasn't exactly ready to take on The Book of the Damned.
I ordered my clone back. It disappeared as soon as it walked into my room, and I made my way to my last two classes.
So, what's the secret behind The Book of the Damned? Will Ever finally get some answers to her many questions? R&R!
