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Writers note: This story is based on the character of Cate Tiernan, Author of the Sweep Series. I do not own any of the characters. Cate Tiernan does. It is a fan fiction. I am a fan. Please respect my writing. All of these ideas come from my head and not from other fan fictions. If there is a similarity it is purely coincidental. I hope you enjoy the fan fictions! (Some of the ideas of this chapter came from Secret Circle by L.J. Smith)

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(Hunter's POV- Night of the Circle)

I pulled my jacket tighter around me. Its 15 minutes till midnight and Morgan isn't here yet. I was getting very anxious. Why isn't she here yet? It better not be because of that asshole Azriel. The last few days have been horrible. Morgan and I have said things that we didn't mean. Or at least I didn't mean any of it. Did she mean what she said? Did she really hate me now? I tried to stop thinking about what happened the last few days. As weird as it sounds, I kinda wish Morgan wasn't going through with this. I have a very bad feeling about tonight. Something isn't right.

"Chilly night." I saw Eiofe fumbling around with the buttons on her coat. " Is everything ready at the circle Hunter?" she asked, tugging on her scarf.

" Yes. I've checked everything twice, but Eiofe I have a bad ." My head snapped up, feeling Morgan's presence. I could feel her walking toward us and my heart gave a tiny jump of anticipation.

"Hi Eiofe, Hunter." Morgan said.

I turned to face her and was stunned. She looked imperial, flawless, enticing, and absolutely breathtaking. She was wearing a thin white shift that left her toned arms bare. Her long hair was hanging smooth and loose behind her. For a moment, I actually thought she was glowing. I could feel the power flowing through her and it gave me goose bumps. I've never seen anybody like this before and it made me fall in love with her all over again. My mind started to wander through the memories. How her skin feels like, knowing the scent of her, her vibration, her aura, how it feels to have her wrapped around me, pressed hard against me.

"Morgan, Darling, you're just right in time. How are you feeling?" Eiofe asked, breaking my thoughts.

"A little anxious, but I'm alright." Morgan looked at me and I quickly shut down my emotions. She looked away disappointed and hurt.

Goddess, Morgan if you only knew how I feel about you.

"Its 12 o'clock. Its time to begin." I said, in a cold tone. I didn't want my emotions to show or to take over. I have to be alert. I spun around and walked toward the rest of Kithic to give them instruction. A rush of emotions hit me and I realized that Morgan was thinking that I didn't care about her. I wanted to yell it wasn't true, but instead I led the group to the cliff where Morgan will have her circle.

Trying to look collected, I started fixing the stones in the circle. Soon everyone was at the cliff, everyone except Morgan. She was lagging behind, a distant look on her face. When she reached the group, she stood by herself by the edge of the cliff. I could tell she was thinking. A strong gust of wind swept towards us and I felt that nagging feeling in my stomach again.

"Morgan, its time to start." Eiofe said, leading her toward the circle. "Are you ready?" she asked. Morgan gave her a slight nod. "Don't worry dear. These barriers that you will call will protect you. Nothing can pass those barriers and survive. You will be the only one inside. You and the Goddess. Good Luck my dear."

The thought bothered me. I didn't like the fact that Morgan was alone in there. What if something happens? She'll be trapped. Trying to dismiss the worry, I followed Morgan to the circle. I was laying the 13th stone down when I felt it. Someone was near. Someone not from the coven. I couldn't place it, but I didn't like it.

"Mor-" I started to say, but stopped myself. Eiofe was right. This circle has to be done. It was for Morgan's own protection. And plus, nothing can get through those barriers. But why do I still have a nagging feeling in my stomach? Placing the last stone down, I stepped back from the circle. Goddess, please don't let anything happen to her.

The rest of Kithic sat a couple of feet away from the circle. I sat down on the boulder near the circle, deciding that I should stay close in case something happens. I pulled my athame from my back pocket, ready for action, so to speak. I watched Morgan perform the protection spell and then call on the Guardians. She spoke with a deeper, powerful tone. This wasn't how Morgan usually talked, but I knew that this was whom she really was inside. Glowing. Powerful. Ancient.

After awhile, I could barely see her. The phantoms of the four element surrounded her. Layer after layer. A wall of sea water, a wall of rocky earth, a circle of ragging wind and finally, a ring of fire. I saw her sit down and go into a deep meditation. I decided to do the same. Sitting crossed legged on the grass; I let my mind clear and my senses to expand. Feeling everything around me.

Twenty minutes passed, and that's when it started to happen. There was a rancid smell in the air and I felt darkness around us. In my mind, I saw a dark cloud fall on Morgan. My eyes snapped open and I saw Morgan gasping for air inside the circle.

"MORGAN!!!" I yelled.

Everything was in slow motion. I started chanting deflection spells around myself. In the corner of my eye, I noticed the rest of Kithic, including Eiofe, running towards us. I saw Morgan trying to breath, screaming with every inhale, as if it's killing her.

" Hunter." she whispered. It wasn't loud, but I heard it.

Panic. Fear. Anger. All this feelings surged inside of me. Desperate to get to Morgan, I ran through all the barriers. Not worrying about the outcome of my decision. All I knew was I had to get to Morgan.

First I was thrown against a wall of icy cold seawater. It surrounded me, drowning me, filling my lungs with water. My chest was about to explode. I held my breath, focusing only on getting to Morgan. Soon the water pushed me toward the rocky earth. It slammed me hard against it, causing a horrible blow to my head. Sharp rocks hack through me as I tried to pass through. Something slashed my side and I howled in pain. The raging wind continued to slam me against the wall of earth. Then I felt it. I felt my skin burning. I was being burned alive. The fire licked my skin. Embracing me.

Morgan. I'm sorry Morgan. I thought.

I heard her scream in pain. I pushed through the fire. Trying anything to get to Morgan. Taking a deep breath, I pushed through with all my energy, or what was left. I heard the fire hissing at me as I stumbled inside the circle. With the energy I had left, I managed to breathe out the end of the Guardian spells.

Soon the barriers started to dissolved. One by one, it left. I could see Eiofe chanting deflection and protection spells outside the circle.

I crawled toward Morgan, who was lying a couple of inches away.

"Morgan?" I chocked. My throat was sore and my voice sounded hoarse.

"Hunter?" she lifter her head slightly and reached out her hand.

I reached out my own hand, but was hit by a invisible force. It sent me flying a few feet away. I landed hard on my back. I heard people running. I felt someone by my side, telling me I will be alright. But I knew I wasn't. Goddess, take me. Let Morgan live.

With my last breathe, I whispered, "I love you Morgan."

Then everything went black.



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