A New Power?

Chapter 3.

Nita stared at Aura in awe; she was to be a power in a few weeks? No, no way that could be true, could it? But what if it is true, what if one of the power's had a child or something like that? A small voice in her head whispered, what if this girl is the new ONE? Maybe she'll be your boss someday hmm? Nita shacked her head and smiled at Aura, who seemed interested in the flowers and the Koi pond at the moment. Nita followed her about as she walked around the pond and finally stuck her head in the water, she twisted to and fro and bubbles popped up to the surface. Aura raised her head from the water and whispered some thing to one of the Koi that had surfaced. The koi nodded and swam back down to it's brothers and sisters, it seemed to speak to them and then resurfaced, Aura bent down to hear what it said and a smile light up her face. She nodded vigorously to the small fish and raced over to Tom and Carl, they spoke amongst themselves for a few seconds then Carl ran in to the house and came out with pieces of bread, he handed them to Aura and turned back to Tom.

Aura raced back to the waters edge and carefully ripped up the bread, allowing the pieces to fall onto the water's surface, the koi nibbled on their food and eyed aura appreciatively. 'Do you think they would make good fish sticks?' Aura asked Nita, before she could respond the koi had vanished from their view, rather confused Aura spoke to Nita, 'Was it something I said?" Nita burst out in laughter, she couldn't stand it anymore, this girl had to be the silliest thing she had ever run into. Kit came running and looked back and forth between Aura and a cheerfully weeping Nita. Neets what happened, why are you laughing so hard? Kit's tone made Nita burst out in another wave of laughter, Kit turned to Aura, who simply shrugged her shoulders.

Nita and Kit walked home together at dusk, Tom and Carl had to calm Nita down a bit before they could explain about Aura and her pet/pets. Apparently once you become a senior wizard you are placed in a sort of exchange program for rather "special" wizards, and Aura was Tom and Carl's responsibility for a while. From what little info Tom and Carl had received on Aura they told kit and Nita that Aura was created from every power that existed, even the Lone One. Her purpose was to replace or fill any spots needed in the universes; she was also destined to rule an entire planet for several eons. Her pets; Wulf, Raven, and Shadow where direct links to her powers and her family. Wulf contained her strength and courage, Raven her spirit and soul, and Shadow her mind, including dark side. Together all four of them were an unstoppable force, the problem is, Aura is still just a kid. Even though her power is great she has got a lot to learn before she's ready to save anyone, that's where Kit and Nita came in.

Nita and Kit said their goodbyes and Nita walked home in the dark, as she did her thoughts began to come forth. Why do kit and I have to? I mean doesn't she have an entire family of powers to help her? Nita felt a shudder race down her spine Yeah the Lone Power would be more than happy to bring her dark side out, and make sure it stays out! Nita wrapped her arms around her body and squeezed tight, trying without success to block out the coldness of the night. Nita stared up at the stars, their soft light flickered beautifully against the darkness of the night sky, and Nita ran all the way home. She slipped into the house, locked the door, and found her father asleep on the couch. She kissed his forehead and tiptoed upstairs, she pressed her ear to Dairine's door smiled, fast asleep. After changing and brushing her teeth she climbed into bed, just before sleep took her she had one last thought, I think Aura could save the world.

Nita slept a fitful sleep, her dreams were plagued by a darkness. All alone someone else struggled to find ground but was simply washed away in the shadows. Try as she might Nita couldn't break free from the shadow's grip to save that lost soul. Her last images were those of Him, the starsnuffer! She screamed as her bedside phone rang in her ear, she risked a glance at the clock, only 4:30! She sighed and picked up the receiver, "Hello' she spoke groggily. "Nita,…. I got a hold……. You…… come quickly….. she's… Kidnapped… the house, no wait… what ouch!' There was a slamming sound in the background and Nita heard Anne barking hysterically, "Tom … Carl … Hello!" She kept repeating their names, as the sound got louder and more violent! 'Put me down you! I said leave them alone! …' Aura's voice was sharp and clear, but whoever she was talking to was not going to give up so easily…

Nita spoke the words of transit and she appeared in Tom and Carl's back yard. She didn't bother with knocking as she skidded into the living room she saw what the problem was… Preytons! They seemed to overrun the entire hose, they poured from the stairways, the closets, even looked like a few came through the toilet. As she entered the living room all of them turned towards here and let out a howl, three advanced on her, she threw out a barrier, but by the looks of these guys it wouldn't hold up for too long. She spotted Tom and Carl braced against the ceiling trying to keep their feet out of biting range, she whirled around as a spiral of water came thundering into the room. Behind it was a rather ragged looking Aura, Nita knew at once she must be angry; the sweet girl was gone, in her place was a powerful being bent on delivering justice to these demons.

Aura raised her hands to the ceiling and the house began to shake, the roof was ripped away as a bust of wind flooded the remains of the house. Furniture, preytons, and anything that wasn't nailed down were sucked up into a vortex of whirling wind and debris. Carl and Tom shouted something at aura and she collapsed to the floor. Tom rushed to her and lifted her in his arms; Nita was relieved to see her breathing. Carl spoke a few syllables and the roof returned to it's rightful place. Aura moaned and opened her eyes, she smiled weakly and managed to whisper,"Did we win?" Carl and Tom smiled at her and Nita transited home.