A/N: Hey everyone. God I am in so much trouble! I came in at 2 last night
and so basically I'm grounded for a week. But they're not taking the
computer out of my room thankfully but they are taking the TV! No Angel!
Ahhhhhh!
Anyway before I start to cry, thanks to the reviewers!
Saz-646: it wasn't that she was scared of being initiated, it was because Hunter wasn't there with her and I guess she was kind of scared to do it without him. Yeah it was nice how he turned up... all romantic and all! Hehehe!
I am so sad.
Any hooty how thanks for all the reviews and enjoy the new chapter.
Booklover03: Aw don't cry! Me glad you like story! Thank you and enjoy the new chapter!
Coolies: Right well I am dedicating this chapter to you- my No. 1 fan! O hehehe! It's so great!
*Dances around hugging myself*
Right before I hyperventilate.... It's great you anticipate the chapters so much! Thanks again and enjoy the new chapter!
No 1 fan!
Hehehe! =)
JadeMoon: Its great you like it so much! Thank you for what you said it means a lot. Enjoy!
Big thankies to you all!
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Chapter nine: The lord and lady
It had stopped raining by the time Hunter, Karalee and I had reached the place appointed to the ritual. But it was still dark and dreary. I wished the sun would come out.
Hunter held my hand the entire way, caressing the pad of his thumb along my palm.
Members of a local coven called Sigrid had gathered here so as to witness the ritual- there were 15 in all- not including the high priest, which thankfully Prof. Lawler had choses to serve as, then there was the other members. They all stood side by side, male next to female around in a circle.
They all then sat cross-legged and waited quietly.
I gulped then turned to Hunter, he smiled warmly at me and gestured for me to go forward.
I took a deep breath and took a step forward, then another and finally I reached the circle boundaries. There were three circles made out, one in chalk, the other in rose petals and the other in salt.
I looked at the alter. It was placed in the north of the circle; the top.
It wad covered with a dark cloth, as dark as the night sky and on it there was a white candle burning slowly.
An iron pentacle was also placed in the centre, radiating with an unseen power.
When I looked closely I could see my wand and Athame, they were placed left to the pentacle. It gave me calm to know they were there. They would protect me in this rite.
On each of the watchtower corners stood the four elements and it pleased me to know they were following old traditions.
I knew then that I was ready.
I closed my eyes for a few moments pulling each inhalation deep within me, and then letting it go.
I would have to let go.
I was ready now
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I turned to Hunter again and he looked at me.
He took my hands in both of his and kissed them gently.
"I love you," he whispered softly.
I smiled and let go if his hands.
I had wondered weather Hunter was going to partake in the rite- it appears he was.
He sat down in an empty space and bowed his head like the others.
I looked over at Karalee and she winked at me.
I smiled gratefully at her.
The high priest began the rite and though I stood in a thin cotton sheath, I didn't feel cold anymore.
Prof. Lawler lit the white candle on he alter and kneeled before it. Then he placed his hands on the alter and said a long and unknown chant that seemed to make it official somehow.
He then walked out of the circle and raised his hands and with them the coven stood up. It seemed they had been mediating.
They stood now with their hands outstretched and Prof. Lawler nodded at me.
I walked slowly inside the circle, blinking hard, it had begun to rain again and the lightening lit up the sky as it passed overhead.
My eyes flicked back to Hunter but he was concentrating on the chant, of closing the circle behind me.
"We call upon the god and goddess to witness here our rite
Great god. Great Goddess.
Blessed be those within the circle
Pure of heart and pure of mind
We present to thee with perfect love and perfect trust
On this night let it be known
We will show her ways unknown."
Again they bowed their head and began to sing.
I became aware of something sifting in the air around me, in everything. Every sight, smell was becoming clearer. The chanting stopped abruptly and I looked to the high Priest
"Thou are summoned here under the grace of the goddess and god. You are charged her today to answer the goddess call. You are here today charged to answer this power. The power gifted to you by the goddess. It is time you moved forward- learned what you must learn. Do you stand here today to hear this?"
"Yes" I said hoarsely. It was becoming more difficult to breath by the minute.
"Take heed, ye lord and lady, this witch, this one comes before you in need. I need of thy blessing." He boomed out into the night and the storm seemed to intensify.
The high priestess then came forward and led me to the centre of the circle, forcing me gently to kneel.
A bell then rang three times in the distance then the high priest addressed me again,
"So you kneel to welcome love, welcome trust, to witch we see and so we say unto thee.
You will be under the watchful eyes of the god and goddess, hear our plea lord and lady that you may bare witness, your love and protection binds this witch to thee!"
I was starting to shiver now and my knees were soaked. I closed my eyes and silently repeated my power chant.
Be with me goddess.
Please be with me.
"Kneel and state thy charge!" he shouted and I jumped in fright when thunder so close, rang in my ears. Wet, exhausted I said my plea, my plea to be accepted into the wings of the goddess, the wind howled against my ears.
"I Morgan do solumly swear of my own free will
In the presence of the goddess and god
In the centre of magic such an I am now
This I swear by my hopes of salvation, my past lives
And my hopes for my future lives to come
And I give myself and my measure unto destruction
If I so ever break my promise to you lord and lady
I pledge myself to do your work
I swear to abide by the rules that have been abided by all
And to serve the god and goddess truly.
In the names of the god and goddess, I do so swear!"
I stopped suddenly and closed my eyes- I could feel the rest of the coven staring at me expectantly.
Words came to me unknown and I sang them into the now oncoming daylight- the sun was beginning to shine.
"I am the flame that burns in life to give
And in the core of every star
I am life and the giver of life
Yet therefore is the knowledge I vow to receive
Is the knowledge of death
I am alone, the life within us
Whose name is the mystery of mysteries
I give myself to your name; you're calling and true love
Give me what I beg for, show me my calling.
Show me!"
Suddenly I dropped to my knees again just as a last show of lightening followed by thunder.
The wind howled even fiercer and with it as did I.
I sang my initiation song alone in the darkness, standing there in my own self I realised something.
I was everything I was meant to be
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AUHTORS NOTE
God long chapter! Well that was it so I hoped you liked it.
Review!
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Anyway before I start to cry, thanks to the reviewers!
Saz-646: it wasn't that she was scared of being initiated, it was because Hunter wasn't there with her and I guess she was kind of scared to do it without him. Yeah it was nice how he turned up... all romantic and all! Hehehe!
I am so sad.
Any hooty how thanks for all the reviews and enjoy the new chapter.
Booklover03: Aw don't cry! Me glad you like story! Thank you and enjoy the new chapter!
Coolies: Right well I am dedicating this chapter to you- my No. 1 fan! O hehehe! It's so great!
*Dances around hugging myself*
Right before I hyperventilate.... It's great you anticipate the chapters so much! Thanks again and enjoy the new chapter!
No 1 fan!
Hehehe! =)
JadeMoon: Its great you like it so much! Thank you for what you said it means a lot. Enjoy!
Big thankies to you all!
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Chapter nine: The lord and lady
It had stopped raining by the time Hunter, Karalee and I had reached the place appointed to the ritual. But it was still dark and dreary. I wished the sun would come out.
Hunter held my hand the entire way, caressing the pad of his thumb along my palm.
Members of a local coven called Sigrid had gathered here so as to witness the ritual- there were 15 in all- not including the high priest, which thankfully Prof. Lawler had choses to serve as, then there was the other members. They all stood side by side, male next to female around in a circle.
They all then sat cross-legged and waited quietly.
I gulped then turned to Hunter, he smiled warmly at me and gestured for me to go forward.
I took a deep breath and took a step forward, then another and finally I reached the circle boundaries. There were three circles made out, one in chalk, the other in rose petals and the other in salt.
I looked at the alter. It was placed in the north of the circle; the top.
It wad covered with a dark cloth, as dark as the night sky and on it there was a white candle burning slowly.
An iron pentacle was also placed in the centre, radiating with an unseen power.
When I looked closely I could see my wand and Athame, they were placed left to the pentacle. It gave me calm to know they were there. They would protect me in this rite.
On each of the watchtower corners stood the four elements and it pleased me to know they were following old traditions.
I knew then that I was ready.
I closed my eyes for a few moments pulling each inhalation deep within me, and then letting it go.
I would have to let go.
I was ready now
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I turned to Hunter again and he looked at me.
He took my hands in both of his and kissed them gently.
"I love you," he whispered softly.
I smiled and let go if his hands.
I had wondered weather Hunter was going to partake in the rite- it appears he was.
He sat down in an empty space and bowed his head like the others.
I looked over at Karalee and she winked at me.
I smiled gratefully at her.
The high priest began the rite and though I stood in a thin cotton sheath, I didn't feel cold anymore.
Prof. Lawler lit the white candle on he alter and kneeled before it. Then he placed his hands on the alter and said a long and unknown chant that seemed to make it official somehow.
He then walked out of the circle and raised his hands and with them the coven stood up. It seemed they had been mediating.
They stood now with their hands outstretched and Prof. Lawler nodded at me.
I walked slowly inside the circle, blinking hard, it had begun to rain again and the lightening lit up the sky as it passed overhead.
My eyes flicked back to Hunter but he was concentrating on the chant, of closing the circle behind me.
"We call upon the god and goddess to witness here our rite
Great god. Great Goddess.
Blessed be those within the circle
Pure of heart and pure of mind
We present to thee with perfect love and perfect trust
On this night let it be known
We will show her ways unknown."
Again they bowed their head and began to sing.
I became aware of something sifting in the air around me, in everything. Every sight, smell was becoming clearer. The chanting stopped abruptly and I looked to the high Priest
"Thou are summoned here under the grace of the goddess and god. You are charged her today to answer the goddess call. You are here today charged to answer this power. The power gifted to you by the goddess. It is time you moved forward- learned what you must learn. Do you stand here today to hear this?"
"Yes" I said hoarsely. It was becoming more difficult to breath by the minute.
"Take heed, ye lord and lady, this witch, this one comes before you in need. I need of thy blessing." He boomed out into the night and the storm seemed to intensify.
The high priestess then came forward and led me to the centre of the circle, forcing me gently to kneel.
A bell then rang three times in the distance then the high priest addressed me again,
"So you kneel to welcome love, welcome trust, to witch we see and so we say unto thee.
You will be under the watchful eyes of the god and goddess, hear our plea lord and lady that you may bare witness, your love and protection binds this witch to thee!"
I was starting to shiver now and my knees were soaked. I closed my eyes and silently repeated my power chant.
Be with me goddess.
Please be with me.
"Kneel and state thy charge!" he shouted and I jumped in fright when thunder so close, rang in my ears. Wet, exhausted I said my plea, my plea to be accepted into the wings of the goddess, the wind howled against my ears.
"I Morgan do solumly swear of my own free will
In the presence of the goddess and god
In the centre of magic such an I am now
This I swear by my hopes of salvation, my past lives
And my hopes for my future lives to come
And I give myself and my measure unto destruction
If I so ever break my promise to you lord and lady
I pledge myself to do your work
I swear to abide by the rules that have been abided by all
And to serve the god and goddess truly.
In the names of the god and goddess, I do so swear!"
I stopped suddenly and closed my eyes- I could feel the rest of the coven staring at me expectantly.
Words came to me unknown and I sang them into the now oncoming daylight- the sun was beginning to shine.
"I am the flame that burns in life to give
And in the core of every star
I am life and the giver of life
Yet therefore is the knowledge I vow to receive
Is the knowledge of death
I am alone, the life within us
Whose name is the mystery of mysteries
I give myself to your name; you're calling and true love
Give me what I beg for, show me my calling.
Show me!"
Suddenly I dropped to my knees again just as a last show of lightening followed by thunder.
The wind howled even fiercer and with it as did I.
I sang my initiation song alone in the darkness, standing there in my own self I realised something.
I was everything I was meant to be
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AUHTORS NOTE
God long chapter! Well that was it so I hoped you liked it.
Review!
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