Here is chapter 13. I know I say this often but this is were things getting rather interesting for a certain water Guardian and wicca. If you've read the whole fic you probably an have idea of whats coming up so if that kindof thing offends you take heed. Anyway lets continue on our show.

Chapter 13: Magic in the air?

Caleb watched from the shadowy alley, across the road from Heatherfield high. He saw two of the Guardians walk up to the main entrance. He instinctively went to follow them reaching his hand out of the alley. But has soon has arm went into the sunlight:

"Argh!" He hissed in pain and shock.

Has soon has his hand came into contact with the sunlight it began frying like bacon! He'd have to keep an eye on that in the future. He was lucky the portal had dropped him off in an area with no direct sunlight. He was about to leave noting a sewer manhole cover behind him when an odd beeping noise interrupted his train of thought. "His cell phone. Now he was back on Earth it was working again. He looked at the screen recognising the number has Cornelia's. Caleb sighed giving a moment to compose 'himself before answering:

"Yeah?" He asked in a bored tone.

"Caleb what happened to you last night? We've been worried sick about you!" Came Cornelia's irritating worry stricken voice.

"Sorry. Something came up," He answered only half paying attention.

"Is something wrong? You sound… different," Cornelia asked.

"No," He sighed.

"Your sure I haven't done anything to make you mad?"

"I just said no didn't I?" Caleb snapped. He took a moment to calm 'himself and spoke again. "Look sorry its bin a rough night," He said in a calmer voice. "Guess I'm a bit tired,"

"Aw," Cornelia sighed in a sympathetic voice. "You should go back to the Silver dragon and get some rest," She suggested.

"Yeah," He grinned. "Oh by the way could you get Will to stop by later? I have something I need to show her,"

"Yeah sure I guess. Why do you wanna see her though?" Cornelia asked confused.

"I was thinking of inviting her to lunch," Caleb grinned his face morphing has he thought of getting to dig his teeth into the hearts keeper.

"What? Caleb-," He pressed the off button making his cell phone go dead and ending conversation.

"Thank god," He sighed relieved. He lifted open the manhole cover and 'proceeded into the sewer system to make his way back to the Silver dragon.

After school Irma was on her way to the Summer's residence to her so called "date". Ridiculous she thought to herself trying to dismiss the thought. She approached the door of the Summer's house and knocked. Waiting for an answer. A moment later the door was answered by Willow.

"Hey Will-'oh'!" Irma greeted has cheerily has she could manage. "You said you needed some help with your water based spells. Remember?"

"Oh hey! You're Irma right? Come in! Do you wan a drink or something?" Willow said inviting her in. Once inside the two proceeded to the kitchen for drinks.

"Yeah sure. I'll just have a glass of water thanks," Irma answered. Willow handed her some water and sat on an opposite stool with a mug of coffee.

"So are you guys real witches?" Willow started trying to prevent awkwardness from taking over.

"Not really," Irma answered almost has if she were disappointed. "It just the first letter of each our names. Kindof like a group name you know?"

"But you have powers right?" Willow asked trying to get some specifics.

"You mean like this?" Irma asked. She made a "come her" gesture with her hand and the contents of her glass instantly left its container to rest floating above her palm in a watery ball.

"Wow that's cool," Willow sighed. "How exactly did you that?"

"Well its not witchcraft which to be quite honest I didn't even know was real until the other night! But its kindof like levitation you know? How do you do your magic and stuff?" Irma asked.

"I suppose that depends what you mean by 'magic' really," Willow said tossing her wink. Irma smiled and felt her cheeks blush briefly. "C'mon I'll show you,"

She led the water Guardian through the house to one of the bedrooms. The curtains were closed and almost every surface seemed to be covered in scented candles.

"Wow Taranee would be in her element here! Literally!" Irma muttered to herself. "I guess we should get a lighter then," She said admiring the room's decoration.

"No need," Willow said simply. She raised her hand and right on cue the candles instantly flared to life.

"Wow I thought we were the only ones who could manipulate elements like that," Irma breathed in awe.

"We sit over here," Willow said leading her over to a shape made up of coloured sand in the middle of the room. The two sat down cross, legged opposite each other.

"I did mention I don't really know witchcraft right?" Irma asked looking around a little uneasily.

"Don't worry about it," Willow dismissed. "I'm just "gonna use your powers has sortof catalyst for this spell," She explained. Irma watched in fascination has Willow chanted the strange words calling out to some other, worldly goddess to lend her, her powers.

After about two hours the front door opened and Irma stepped out to say goodbye.

"So I guess I'll see you then," Irma said. "Unless you can think of any reason for me to stay a little longer?" She added smiling playfully.

"No I'd say we're pretty much done," Willow trying not to sound awkward.

"Ok I guess I'll be seeing you then," Irma said turning to leave. It was strange she felt almost disappointed has she neared the front gate. It was at that point that Willow did she had never done before.

"Irma wait," "Willow said unexpectedly. She stepped forward catching Irma on the shoulder and spun her round and kissed her on the lips. The kiss was not forced or rejected. Irma allowed her eyes to close and let the kiss run its cause allowing the two's flavour to intoxicate each other. After what seemed like an eternity they pulled away for air.

"Wow that was… wow," Irma said searching for the words but failing to find to them. This was something she thought she had got out of her system a long time ago. Obviously judging by her reaction just now she was wrong.

"Yeah I know," Willow sighed in response.

"I have to go," Irma said slowly backing away. "Its not that I didn't enjoy today and err… that… it's just…"

"Its ok I understand," Willow said nodding. "Will you call me?" She asked desperately.

"I will," Irma called back has she vanished into the streets.

"Wow," She sighed one last time with a dreamy smile on her face has she walked off.

Chapter 14 is coming soon. Yup that's the thing. I know some people are probably disappointed I ditched Kennedy but I'm really trying to stick with the essential cast characters. Anyway chapter 14 will be up by about Saturday.