I truly apoligize for the delay,assumming there is any one left to read this,I hope it was worth the wait.Don't own nuthin',credit given where it's due.
Chapter Eight:Out of the night
Hunter had dropped Alisa off,and headed home. Linden sat next to him in speaking silently. Hunter heard him muttering,and became annoyed "If you've something to say-Then say it.Quite that bloody mumbling. Linden took no offense,and replied, "I was just Quoting a poem.I found it calms me and helps to put things in perspective." He gave Hunter a half smile,and Hunters consceince got the better of him.He had been terrible toward Linden(and every one else lately),he gave a deep sigh,and ask, "whats the poem,I'd like to hear it." Linden's voice flowed smoothly as he recited the words;
" Out of the night that covers me,
black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
for my unconquerable soul.
In the fell chance of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
my head is bloody,but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
looms but the horrror of the shade,
and yet the menace of the years
finds,and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how straite the gate,
how charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."
Hunter pulled the car into the driveway,and cut the engine. He sat there in silence.Linden watched him closley.Hunter stared into the darkness and spoke,he never looked at his brother,and his words were soft,but very suprising. " I feel dead inside. Where I once had a fire,and wanted to fight the good fight,now there's nothing. No,there is something-hate,anger,hurt and coldness. I don't believe I had this much rage when mum and da left us. I used to have such a reign on what was wrong and what was right,now,I'd be willing to try anything if it brought me a measure of happiness and chased away this coldness."
Linden pondered his words and questioned "so,whats stopping you?"
Hunter looked at his brother in shock,he hadn't expected that.
Linden continued, "You know,you might find if you worked more in the grey area-you might be a little more happy.There really is no black or white Magick,just lots of shades of grey. Try doing something for yourself. Stop worring about what others will think or feel. You were a damn good Seeker,from what I've heard. Now apply what you know to you. Be tough,and don't let yourself get hurt. There is nothing wrong about protecting yourself however you have to.And for the love of The Goddess,quite being so damn moody!"
Linden jumped out of the car and slamed the door.Hunter sat there alone with his thoughts. Yes,He had to change.He sat there for awhile alone,allowing himself to mourn the passing of who he had been. He steped From The car,head high,and a new confidence to his step.HE was,after all,The captain of his soul.
Practical Magick-The next Day
Morgan Was sitting on a stool behind the counter,going through some supply books and marking things that Alyce needed to order. Alylce was ringing up a coustomer,and lookinkig at some patrons browsing the ailes. She turned to Morgan and spoke, "See that girl,The one with the long hair,that is tatiyana, The daughter of Myyridana,a member of Starlocket. Morgan looked over the group of the four girls and spotted the one Alyce spoke of. She was very pretty,and seemed to be about her age. She asked Alyce how old was the girl. Alyce thought for a moment and replied,
" Lets see,she just graduated from a private school,and I believe she Turned 18 around The summer solstice." Morgan considered going over and talking to the girls,but the bell over the door announcing someone's entrance into the shop stopped her.
Hunter strode into the shop,and time seemed to slow down. Morgan couldn't believe her eyes. Hunter was wearing a tight, white t-shirt tucked into black jeans that seemed to be painted on his body. He wore mortercycle boots that had silver buckles and a black belt that was accented with silver chains. A black leather jacket was slung over one shoulder,and he wore black matrix style sunglasses. His hair was spiked on top,and he looked like he had just walked out of some magizine.
The girl,Tatiyana,noticed him as well. Her friends looked on as she walked up and threw her arms around him,"Why Hunter," she purred "It's been forever.How have you been?"
Hunter Flashed her a million wyatt smile and Replied "Give me a moment to do some shopping,and I'll tell you over lunch." Tatiyana looked very pleased,she replied "sure,just let me know when you're ready." She swayed back to her friends who were now talking in hushed whispers. He barly glanced at Morgan and addresed Alyce "I need a new pentacle for my necklace." Alyce was mildly in shock,but pulled the tray from the jewlerly case and sat it on top for him to see. He glanced them over,and picked up one that had a vine with thorns making the circle. He deftly took his old one off its chain,and slid the new,larger on. He tossed a twenty on the counter (the price had been 15.00)and told Alyce to get rid of his old one. He walked back and slid his arm around Tatiyana,and breezed out the door. Morgan Picked up his old pentacle,what had happend to Hunter?
Outside Hunter smiled,Linden had been right. It was time to start living a little. He slid His arm around a very willing girl,and knew he wouldn't be alone tonight.
Justine had viewed this scene by scrying with intrest. It would seem that HE had changed.She smiled,she had wanted to hurt him,but if she culd get him in bed after all,she might be willing to forgive. Briged had finished the last of the preparations for her latest spell. It would be amusing to make Alisa see things that wern't there,when she was awake.How long would it be before everyone thought her insane? Justine and Brigid had a running bet on it.
Linden had been so proud when Hunter Had left eailer.He giggled,he had looked hot! He tossed and took a photo from beneath his pillow. He was missing his love. Now he was just going to have to decide how to tell his family that he had a boyfriend.He gave one more smile,at least his brother was turning into a bad ass hunk.
A/N:More to come,i promise-if ya like it tell me-really i need the ego boosts to write,lol!
Chapter Eight:Out of the night
Hunter had dropped Alisa off,and headed home. Linden sat next to him in speaking silently. Hunter heard him muttering,and became annoyed "If you've something to say-Then say it.Quite that bloody mumbling. Linden took no offense,and replied, "I was just Quoting a poem.I found it calms me and helps to put things in perspective." He gave Hunter a half smile,and Hunters consceince got the better of him.He had been terrible toward Linden(and every one else lately),he gave a deep sigh,and ask, "whats the poem,I'd like to hear it." Linden's voice flowed smoothly as he recited the words;
" Out of the night that covers me,
black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
for my unconquerable soul.
In the fell chance of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
my head is bloody,but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
looms but the horrror of the shade,
and yet the menace of the years
finds,and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how straite the gate,
how charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."
Hunter pulled the car into the driveway,and cut the engine. He sat there in silence.Linden watched him closley.Hunter stared into the darkness and spoke,he never looked at his brother,and his words were soft,but very suprising. " I feel dead inside. Where I once had a fire,and wanted to fight the good fight,now there's nothing. No,there is something-hate,anger,hurt and coldness. I don't believe I had this much rage when mum and da left us. I used to have such a reign on what was wrong and what was right,now,I'd be willing to try anything if it brought me a measure of happiness and chased away this coldness."
Linden pondered his words and questioned "so,whats stopping you?"
Hunter looked at his brother in shock,he hadn't expected that.
Linden continued, "You know,you might find if you worked more in the grey area-you might be a little more happy.There really is no black or white Magick,just lots of shades of grey. Try doing something for yourself. Stop worring about what others will think or feel. You were a damn good Seeker,from what I've heard. Now apply what you know to you. Be tough,and don't let yourself get hurt. There is nothing wrong about protecting yourself however you have to.And for the love of The Goddess,quite being so damn moody!"
Linden jumped out of the car and slamed the door.Hunter sat there alone with his thoughts. Yes,He had to change.He sat there for awhile alone,allowing himself to mourn the passing of who he had been. He steped From The car,head high,and a new confidence to his step.HE was,after all,The captain of his soul.
Practical Magick-The next Day
Morgan Was sitting on a stool behind the counter,going through some supply books and marking things that Alyce needed to order. Alylce was ringing up a coustomer,and lookinkig at some patrons browsing the ailes. She turned to Morgan and spoke, "See that girl,The one with the long hair,that is tatiyana, The daughter of Myyridana,a member of Starlocket. Morgan looked over the group of the four girls and spotted the one Alyce spoke of. She was very pretty,and seemed to be about her age. She asked Alyce how old was the girl. Alyce thought for a moment and replied,
" Lets see,she just graduated from a private school,and I believe she Turned 18 around The summer solstice." Morgan considered going over and talking to the girls,but the bell over the door announcing someone's entrance into the shop stopped her.
Hunter strode into the shop,and time seemed to slow down. Morgan couldn't believe her eyes. Hunter was wearing a tight, white t-shirt tucked into black jeans that seemed to be painted on his body. He wore mortercycle boots that had silver buckles and a black belt that was accented with silver chains. A black leather jacket was slung over one shoulder,and he wore black matrix style sunglasses. His hair was spiked on top,and he looked like he had just walked out of some magizine.
The girl,Tatiyana,noticed him as well. Her friends looked on as she walked up and threw her arms around him,"Why Hunter," she purred "It's been forever.How have you been?"
Hunter Flashed her a million wyatt smile and Replied "Give me a moment to do some shopping,and I'll tell you over lunch." Tatiyana looked very pleased,she replied "sure,just let me know when you're ready." She swayed back to her friends who were now talking in hushed whispers. He barly glanced at Morgan and addresed Alyce "I need a new pentacle for my necklace." Alyce was mildly in shock,but pulled the tray from the jewlerly case and sat it on top for him to see. He glanced them over,and picked up one that had a vine with thorns making the circle. He deftly took his old one off its chain,and slid the new,larger on. He tossed a twenty on the counter (the price had been 15.00)and told Alyce to get rid of his old one. He walked back and slid his arm around Tatiyana,and breezed out the door. Morgan Picked up his old pentacle,what had happend to Hunter?
Outside Hunter smiled,Linden had been right. It was time to start living a little. He slid His arm around a very willing girl,and knew he wouldn't be alone tonight.
Justine had viewed this scene by scrying with intrest. It would seem that HE had changed.She smiled,she had wanted to hurt him,but if she culd get him in bed after all,she might be willing to forgive. Briged had finished the last of the preparations for her latest spell. It would be amusing to make Alisa see things that wern't there,when she was awake.How long would it be before everyone thought her insane? Justine and Brigid had a running bet on it.
Linden had been so proud when Hunter Had left eailer.He giggled,he had looked hot! He tossed and took a photo from beneath his pillow. He was missing his love. Now he was just going to have to decide how to tell his family that he had a boyfriend.He gave one more smile,at least his brother was turning into a bad ass hunk.
A/N:More to come,i promise-if ya like it tell me-really i need the ego boosts to write,lol!