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Chapter 4

A month later

It has been a little over a month since that first circle on Mabon. We had since then decided to form a coven, and call it Cirrus. I wasn't expecting to get as many people in our coven as I have, and I am so thankful to the goddess because of it. I know that a bunch of non-witches are not going to be a match towards Amyranth, but it's the best that I can do. Plus, having Morgan with us completely makes up for it. The council would be proud of me for finding her. I can't wait to tell Kennet Muir about her. He is after all, my mentor.  She is such a powerful witch, and she doesn't even know it. I wonder how that's possible seeing that her parents are strict Catholics. They completely freaked when they found her books about Wicca. She had to hide them at Bree's house, and was scared to attend the circle for a couple of weeks. Goddess, did she make up for it though. She was feeling guilty for missing a circle, so she decided to make a poison to heal her friend Robbie's skin. He had terrible acne, just two weeks ago. But Morgan gave him the  potion saying that it was a really good facial wash that her mom used. You should have seen how freaked out Robbie was when two days later, his acne was completely gone. I had to give a lesson about not practicing any magick on anybody, unless they know about it and you have their consent. The whole time I was telling them this, I wished that someone had taught that to my mom, and that she had not joined Amyranth.

Morgan's also has been having ancestral memory. At least that is what I think it is. One of the circle's I did with her, she started singing this beautiful chant that brought on more power for her. like she even needed it. I asked her where she had learned it, and she told me that it just came to her during the circle, that she didn't know what it was. I'm going to test her tonight. I have the perfect idea. I trust that it will work, but if it doesn't, then we will both be embarrassed.     

There's also the problem with Bree. She has come on to me so much it's not even funny. I finally sat down with her and told her I was in love with someone else. She was pretty heart broken, but then she asked who it was, and when I told her, she got this little smile on her face. I knew that she was happy about it. After all, Morgan is her best friend.  I made her promise not to tell anyone. and told her that I was still really happy that she was my friend. She seemed to except this and I was grateful. I have to go know. It's getting late, and I still have to get stuff for tonight's Samhain ritual.

Blessed Be!

               Liam    

Morgan's P.O.V.

"I've made a decision, that I thought you should know about." I glanced over at Bree and noticed the look on her face immediately. She was keeping something form me, and what ever it was, I was going to like it.

"I've decided that Cal isn't my type. So I don't want to be with him anymore."

"what, but yesterday you were like basically in love with him" secretly I was relieved. Cal was the first guy that I really liked, so I was sort of happy that I wouldn't have to watch my best friend go out with him.

We pulled under the big willow tree just like we had a month ago for Beltane. "he likes someone else, so I didn't want to deal with it. I'm completely fine, though, so don't worry. Now, get the stuff." Bree got out of the car and started walking towards the place where we were to meet the rest of the coven. She was definitely hiding something. I got out of the car, and got the stuff out that we were supposed to bring. I walked through the corn field until we came to a clearing. It looked like we were the last to arrive. I looked around for Bree and found her sitting next to Cal, talking about who knows what. Didn't she just say that she didn't like him anymore?

"where should I put this?" I asked holding up a bag of munchies for after the circle. "Fallow me, and you shall see." Cal said in a sing song voice. "since everyone is now here, we'll all go down to the altar and get started." Cal led the way onto a different trail into the cornfield. We walked a little longer until we entered the cemetery. I thought it was a little ironic that we were at a cemetery on Halloween, but I kept silent.

I watched as Cal cast the circle. He called upon the four elements and the two watch towers and the goddess. Then he asked us all to step into the circle. We did so and I found my self between Raven and Matt. Cal closed the circle, and walked up to Raven, holding a little bowl in his hand. He drew something onto her forehead, and said "Blessed Be" she said the same thing back, and then Cal moved onto Sharon, who was next to Raven. Cal did the same thing to her then went on to the next person. He repeated the same step to every person, then it was my turn his fingers felt warm on my forehead. "blessed be" "blessed be"

Then Cal handed me the bowl, and just out of reflex, I dipped my finger into the bowl, and knew immediately that it was filled with rosemary oil. I then reached up and drew some shape on Cal's forehead. I didn't know what I was doing, but something told me it was right. "blessed be." I said. Cal gave a smile, "blessed be"

I gave him the bowl back, and he returned it to the altar. "What I just did, was basically bless you all. I drew the Celtic Cross on to all of your foreheads with rosemary oil. can anyone tell me what rosemary is used for?" I was shocked at myself when I answered.

"it's usually used for remembrances. We used it today to help us remember those we have lost." I have no idea where that came from, but ok.

"exactly! Now lets continue the ritual with our chant, shall we?" we walked to a spot directly across from me, between Sharon and Robbie. He gave a slight push so that we were all moving deasil. Then began his chant.

Great lord in mystery

Protect me and show to me

The wonders of land and sea

All of history, all of history, all of history

It was the shortest chant he had ever taught us, yet it was filled with so much power. We danced in our circle, singing our chant, for who knows how long. Finally, we stopped abruptly, our hands reaching for the stars. Then I knew that once again I had gained too much energy. I felt like I was going to through up. I glanced up, looking for Cal, and saw that he was already on his way towards me. "get onto the ground, fast."

I fell to my knees, then went the rest of the way to the ground. I felt the energy leaving me, as well as Cal rubbing my back. This had happened every time we had a circle. When I felt a little better I slowly sat back up. "why does this always happen to me?" I asked Cal. He gave a kind little laugh, and then responded so that only I could hear him "because you are a blood witch."     

He then leaned over to kiss me. I couldn't believe it. Cal was kissing me. I of course returned the kiss. There was definitely magick in the air. Then I suddenly remembered that Bree had said that he already liked someone, Could I be that someone? When we pulled apart, I glanced over at Bree. She was smiling, and gave me a thumbs up. Yep, I was that someone. I glanced back at Cal, who was also smiling. I couldn't help but smile back. We were all just a bunch of smiling goons.

"Enough already, let's eat, I'm starving!" I laughed at Ethan, figures he would be the one to bring up the food.

Cal got up and offered me a hand, I took it and when I got up, neither of us released its hold. we all walked over to where the food was being passed around. Cal lit a camp fire, so we all sat around it eating and talking. Cal never let go of me, and I didn't want him to. i wanted to ask him what he meant when he said that I was a blood witch, but everyone was always around. I glanced at my watch. A quarter to one in the morning. "shoot, I have to go." Cal looked down at me. "I want to drive you, so we can talk." I nodded my head, and we both stood up. "Bree, I'm going home with Cal, ok" I yelled over to Bree, who was in a conversation with Robbie, Sharon, and Ethan. I saw her giving Robbie looks, that looked to me like she was starting to look at him in a different way, if you know what I mean. She yelled ok, and then Cal and I headed towards his car.

"what did you mean when you said that I was a blood witch?" Cal was still holding my hand, which was really comforting. He bent down a gave me a quick kiss again. "I hope you don't mind when I do that." I gave a short snort. "not at all, now don't dodge my question."

"it's kind of obvious to any blood witch. I mean, when I first met you, I could feel the power coming off of you. But I could also tell you didn't know your heritage. And that's not the only reason either. I could tell when I watch you from all the things you do, even when you don't know it. You saw what you did to Robbie. That would take someone of non-witch blood a long time to learn how to do. And look what you did tonight. You knew exactly what to do when I handed you that bowl, without hesitation."

We reached Cal's car, and he opened the door for me. I got in, and suddenly I remembered what Hunter had told me over a month ago. "I'm here to warn you about him. He's using you." I can't picture Cal using me, But Hunter seemed really serious. I had been thinking about all the time. Cal got into the driver's seat, and I decided to test one of the things Hunter had said.

"Cal, can I ask you something, and have you promise to answer the complete truth?" he was putting the key into the ignition, but paused and looked at me "of course."

"Do you have a brother?" he started the car and started driving. "I'm sorry to say that I do, but he's only a half brother." There was a short silence, then he turned to me. "he's talked to you, hasn't he?" there was a hint of panic in his voice. "I talked to a guy named Hunter that said he was your brother."

"shit, Morgan, what did he tell you?" he seemed really mad. Should I tell him? What the heck. "he said that he wanted to warn me, that you were using me. he said that I should what I could from you know, but to not get to close to you."" why did we have to talk about this know? Cal pulled the car off to the side of the rode, and turned the overhead light on so I could see his face. "did you believe him?"

"to be honest with you, something is telling me to believe him"  

"goddess Morgan, what I'm about to tell you, you have to promise me to keep a secret." I looked at him, then nodded. Cal took a deep breath, trying to figure what to say.

"some witches aren't good. there are some witches who practice dark magick. Hunter is one of those witches. He belongs to a coven called Amyranth. They're a very dark coven full of Woodbaynes. I still don't know how he became a member since he is half Wyndenkell. But I do know that he is part of the coven. And let me add that I would never use you. You mean to much for me to do that. But I need you to stay away from Hunter." I was shocked at everything he was telling me. I knew what Woodbaynes are and all that, just like I knew that Woodbaynes are evil.

"if Hunter is a Woodbaynes, wouldn't that make you one too?" he took this in for a moment. "yes, but not all Woodbaynes evil. A lot of then renounced the dark arts years ago. Morgan, do you promise me that you will tell me if you see him again" I recalled the feeling I had when I was around Hunter. Everything Cal is telling me right now, could be a lie. For all I know Call could be the evil one. I looked him in his eyes and promised him. I doubted I would stick to that promise, but I would try.

Cal leaned over and kissed me again. "I would never do anything to hurt you." He pulled back onto the road and started driving to my house. He reached over and picked up my hand. We entangled our finger's together, I felt comfort coming from him. Somehow, I knew that I could trust him. The only problem was I felt the same way about Hunter.

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So how did you like it? I tried to make this chapter a bit longer since I haven't updated in a while. The diary entry at the beginning- who do you think it is.  I twisted a lot of stuff around for this story- but word of the wise, it could be a whole new character, or I could have just changed the name of one of the characters. (it could even be Hunter- ha, that would mean he would still be good) fight well review

Hollie- I'm soooooooooooo sorry it took so long to get this posted. Please forgive me!!!!!!!!!