Nick leaned on the bed and shook Melissa. "Come on. Wake up, we're late. Are you dead?"
Melissa sat up slowly. "Ah, I have such a headache." She laid back down bring a pillow over her head. Nick began to kiss her back.
"Get off." She shouted.
"What the hell?"
"I said my head hurts. I'm sorry. I really don't feel well." Nick just stared at her confused before walking away. Melissa sighed lying back down.
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Cassie sat at the kitchen table, staring into her coffee. "Did you get any sleep last night?" Jane asked breaking her out of her thoughts.
"A little." She said.
"I can't believe you witnessed that terrible accident. That poor women. She was a friend of your mom's. Heather Barnes. Did you know that?"
Cassie shook her head. "No."
"She had been ill for a very long time. Home bound. I can't imagine what she was doing in this neighborhood." The blond stayed silent. "What were you doing last night?"
"I was hanging out with Diana."
"I'm glad you made friends so quickly. It makes sense, I guess, that you'd find each other."
"What do you mean?" She asked, looking at the Elder.
"Just that you have so much in common. Your parents were all so close friends."
"Well it's a small town."
"Your mother and her friends went through a lot together. Ultimately a lot of tragedy."
"I should get going." Cassie stood up.
"How about I make us a nice dinner tonight? I'd love to catch up."
"Sure."
"There's nothing you can't talk to me about. You know that. Right?" She nodded, leaving the kitchen.
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Melissa walked to her locker scratching her neck when she bumped into someone, "Watch it." She snarled.
"I beg your pardon?" Dawn asked.
"Sorry Mrs. Chamberlain. I don't know what's gotten into me today. I feel really awful."
"Okay. It's fine. Just please watch where your going."
"I will. I'm sorry." She apologized rushing off.
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"Why can't I tell my grandmother?" Cassie questioned Diana as they walked into school. "Maybe she can help."
"What if she tells my dad or any of our parents? Then what?"
"We have no idea. You tell me." Cassie asked coldly.
"They lied to us our whole lives they obviously don't want us to know and if they find out we do and this might all be taken away."
"Our magic? How?"
"One of the last entry's in my book talks about our parent's circle being punished for their actions. Having their powers stripped away."
The blond stopped walking, "By who?"
"The book refers to the elders. We think it means the generation before them."
"Like my grandmother? She still has her powers?" Cassie asked.
"I think so. All the more reason not to tell her were practicing."
"It's just I hate lying and I'm suppose to have dinner later. Another night of pretending to be somebody I'm not."
"I get it, believe me, but what if the answers we all want about what happened sixteen years ago, could expose ourselves means we never find out?"
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Dawn walked into her office to find Charles waiting for her.
"Heather Barnes was killed outside the Blake house last night."
"Yes, I'm well aware and in front of our kids." She walked over to her desk.
"Do you think she said anything to them?"
"She's suppose to be catatonic for the rest of her life. I'm not even sure how she was able to get out her front door, but we always knew binding the circle might attract unwanted attention."
"I never thought that they'd face this kind of danger. Not so soon."
"The more their confronted with the more they'll take and we're not equipped yet to protect them from what they might find."
"We will be. The blood moons tonight and I got everything ready. Be at the boat at ten. You don't want to miss it."
"No we don't." She walked to the door and opened it, "Say why don't we go back to using phones for these conversations."
Charles stood up. "It's so nice to see you in person."
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"Your dad's here." Faye told Diana. "You're probably getting expelled."
"You don't know?"
"Know what?"
Diana smiled. "Our parents are dating. It's cute huh?"
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Melissa made her way to her locker and unlocked it when the bell rang. She hurried to get her things when a sharp pain coursed through her body causing her to fall against the locker to her knees, screaming. "Melissa! Are you okay?" Nick rushed to her side.
"Nick." Melissa smiled standing up.
"Are you alright?" He asked concerned.
"I'm fine, but I need your help."
"What?"
"I found my family's book of shadows."
"Seriously?"
"Hhm, but I don't want the others to know."
"Where did you find it?"
"I was looking through some of my mom's stuff and I found her diary; she writes all about hiding our family's book in the forest for protection. Will you help me find it?"
"It'd just be for us? You and me? Doing our own spells?" Melissa nodded. "It could be fun."
"Our secret."
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"You must of read it wrong. There's nothing down here." Nick said as he and Melissa dug up dirt in the forest.
"Trust me. It's there."
"I am done. I'm about to pass out."
"Stop being such a wuss," Melissa glared at him. "and dig."
He continued to dig until he hit something and then stopped.
"Hey."
They used their hands to move the rest of the dirt. Melissa pushed him out of the way and pulled up a duffel bag.
"You're sure the book is in there?"
"This is exactly what were looking for." Melissa smiled sadisticly.
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"How's the chicken?" Jane asked her granddaughters.
"Delicious." Cassie smiled. "Thank you."
"School?"
"Fine." She took a sip of water. "You know it's school."
"You know pretty soon we'll be talking about the weather."
Cassie wrinkled her nose.
"Sorry."
Jane stared at her.
"What?"
"The way you just wrinkled your nose, was exactly like your mom."
"Yeah it was creepy."
"What was she like at my age?"
"Like you. Beautiful." Jane smiled. "Strong. So smart."
"Why did she leave here?" Cassie asked.
"Your mother kept a lot of things from me. She didn't think I would understand. You might feel the same way. When she was in trouble, I did not see the signs. If we were closer, If she had come to me, I could of helped. I'll never forgive myself."
"You know once mom got something in her head."
"Please don't make the same mistake." Jane said as her phone buzzed. It was a text from Melissa.
"Everything okay?"
"Fine."
"Ready for dessert?"
"Actually I have to meet Melissa, but won't be late." Cassie stood. "Thanks for dinner."
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"Come on. Let's just open it." Nick reached for the bag.
Melissa smacked his hand away. "Don't touch it."
"What's your problem? This is what you wanted. The book."
"My mom put a spell on it to protect it and keep it safe. It won't open until we undo the spell. I'll get it started."
"What's the emergency?" Faye asked, walking into the room. "Tell me this has nothing to do with your sex life?"
"It's a surprise. Just give me a minute to prepare the spell."
"You text me to rush over here and now you want me to wait?" Faye turned to leave.
"I found my family's book of shadows." Melissa said.
"I thought you said we weren't going to tell anybody?" Nick asked.
"She's my best friend, don't be an idiot."
"Another book. Really? Where?" Melissa pointed to the bag. "So let's open it."
"There's a spell on the lock." Nick said.
"Did you tell Diana about this?"
"No. Just us."
"Him?" Faye asked looking at the oldest member of the circle.
"I needed him to dig up the suitecase. The book is for you and me."
"I thought the book was for you and me?" Nick asked, looking at Melissa.
"Are you going to hold it over me like Diana does?" Faye questioned the younger girl.
"Never. You're my best friend. There is nothing that I wouldn't do for you." Melissa said as Faye slightly scoffed while Nick watched them confused before looking down.
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"Hey Dawn." Charles greeted her.
"Am I early? You said ten."
"No. You're right on time. Wine?"
"No. We got work to do."
"Of course. I've got everything set up I just need to light these candles." He began to light the candles. "You know we still got fifteen minutes you sure you don't want something to drink?"
Dawn sighed, "Fine. You want these crystals as much as I do right?"
"Of course I do. Get our true power back. It means everything."
Dawn sat down. "Then don't lose focus."
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"Since when do you cook?" Adam asked Diana.
"Never, but I just found the recipe online and followed the directions."
Adam smiled. "Well this was amazing."
"Your lying." Adam remained silent. "I know it's disgusting. I'm a horrible cook."
"Not if cooks are judged on effort and adorableness."
Diana blushed. "I miss this. Feels like we haven't been alone in forever. Remember when we were the only two witches we knew?"
"Yeah and you had to go ruin everything and tell the others."
"Well sometimes I wish I never found the book and it was just you and me again being normal."
"Well maybe tomorrow I'll cook you something horrible." They laughed.
"Time for dessert." She picked up a sliver tray that had ice cream and whip cream.
"Should I get bowls or spoons?"
She picked up the whip cream. "We're not going to need any of them." She sat on his lap, shook the can and sprayed some whip cream on his neck and licked it off.
"You missed a spot."
"Oh, did I?" She sprayed some more whip cream on the other side of his neck.
He took the can away from her. "Nope. That wasn't it." He sprayed some on her chest and she laughed. They stood and he sprayed her again.
"No." She giggled and ran away with him rushing after her.
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Cassie walked into the abandoned house. "We got your text."
"You told her? What the hell, Melissa? How many witches does it take to open a suitcase?" Faye asked.
"Six. I'm sorry, okay? I didn't think you'd come if you knew. I think we need the entire circle for the spell to work." Faye sighed.
"Why what's in there?" Cassie asked.
Nick answered. "Melissa's book of shadows."
"Really? Let's see it." Cassie moved towards the suitcase.
"Why is everyone in such a damn rush to open the suitcase?" Melissa screeched in a inhumanly voice. Everyone else in the room shared a confused glance.
Cassie took a deep breath. "Why don't I check to see where Adam and Diana are?"
"Tell them to hurry. They haven't been responding to my texts." Melissa ordered.
"Yes definitely tell them to hurry." Faye said. Something moved inside the bag. "Did you see that?"
Melissa turned around." What's wrong?"
"The suitcase moved." Faye said.
"Suitcases don't move." The youngest member of the circle commented.
"This one did." It moved again as Faye walked around the bag. She screamed. "It did it again." The other 3 members moved back from the bag.
"Just stay away from it." Melissa said again in the strange voice.
"Melissa." Cassie said carefully bringing her attention to her. "What's in the suitcase?"
She walked closer to her and smiled sadistically. "You'll see." They watched in horror as something slithered across her forehead.
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Adam and Diana were making out heavily on her bed when their phones went off. "Who keeps texting?" She sighed as she stood up to get it.
"What?" Adam asked panting.
"It's Cassie. They're in trouble."
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Nick, Faye and Cassie all stood in a corner. "Okay, what the hell was with her face?"
"That was the same thing that was in Heather." Cassie informed them.
"The demon?" Nick asked.
"I guess. I never seen a demon before. Do they look like snakes and crawl inside people's skin?" Cassie replied.
"Well then let's get the hell out of here."
Nick shook his head. "No. We have to get that thing out of her."
"How? Mom couldn't help Heather and we don't know half the magic that they did."
"I don't care." Nick said. "We have to save her."
"Fine."
"Guys? Are you okay?" Diana's voice called. When Melissa wasn't looking, Cassie picked up a piece of wood and hit her over the head knocking her unconscious.
"What the hell?" Adam and Diana stared at her as if she lost her mind.
"It's not what you think."
"Not even remotely." Faye added.
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Adam tied rope around Melissa's hands as she laid unconscious on the couch. "I guess it's possible that the demon got out of Heather and found it's way into Melissa." Diana said.
"So what's in the suitcase?" Cassie stood up.
"Well I'm guessing it's not a book of shadows." She replied before Melissa shot up screaming.
"Get her down." Adam and Faye pushed her back down into the couch.
"Let go of me." The demon screamed then started to convulse.
"Get away. Back up."
"What just happened?" Nick asked his voice thick with emotion. "Melissa."
"Nick." She said, her voice normal before she sat up, "My head. What happened? What's going on? Why are you all staring at me like that?"
"Are you okay?" Faye asked.
"It's like I can't feel my hands. They're cutting into me." Nick made way to untie them but Cassie pulled him back. Nick looked at her confused.
"It's not her." She told him.
"Of course it is." He replied.
"Or she's faking." Adam said.
"Don't listen to them I'm in pain." Melissa cried.
"What are we going to do? She's going to hurt herself." Adam said.
"We can't leave her tied up forever." Cassie said.
"We can try the book but this is way out of my league." Diana said.
"I know what to do," Cassie said. "but you have to trust me." She looked at Nick before she ran out the door leaving them with a screaming Melissa.
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"It's time." Charles looked at his watch.
"Let's do this." Dawn and Charles joined hands and began speaking in Latin. The map glowed and died out.
"No." Dawn picked up the crystal, "There's not enough power."
"Let's try it again."
"It's not strong enough."
"Just give me your hand."
Dawn stood up. "Don't you get it Charles? It's done. We waited a year for this blood moon."
"Least we bound the circle."
"Without five more of these the circle can't restore our power. We have nothing."
"Look I'll find another way," Charles stood up.
"I was an idiot to think you could help me." She grabbed her purse and left.
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"Grandma!" Cassie yelled entering her house.
"What is it? Are you alright?" Jane asked walking out of the kitchen.
"You said you could help me. You said I can trust you."
"Of course you can. Slow down. Catch your breath."
"There isn't time. We're in trouble."
"Who is? Tell me what's wrong."
"I know who I am, who you are, who mom was. I'm a witch and I need your help."
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The group stood a few feet away from Melissa who was thrashing around trying to get free. "Was that a hiss?" Faye asked.
"Yes." Melissa's voice said from behind them. They all screamed as she grabbed a hold of Nick, pushing him against the wall and held him there. She grabbed a pair of scissors and held it to his throat. "Do as I say or I will cut his throat." Adam, Faye and Diana looked on in horror.
"Melissa don't do this." Nick said bringing the demon's attention to her. "Come on. Fight it. You can fight it. I know you can hear me. Your stronger then it. Fight it."
"I can hear you and I'm telling you to shut up!" She yelled sliding the scissors across his neck. Melissa screamed in pain.
"No! Stop."
"Come on there's four of us." Faye turned towards the others.
"Faye don't mess around."
"We're not doing what she says."
"Faye no."
"Focus on the shears. Heat of the sun. Burn like fire." Adam and Diana remained slient, "Heat of the sun. Burn like fire." Faye hissed. "Heat of the sun. Burn like fire." They all chanted. The demon saw what they were trying to do so the demon inside Melissa kicked Nick, so he was lying on the floor with the youngest member of the circle on top.
"Stop." Diana said.
"Any other magic tricks you want to try?" They didn't say anything, "My turn. Faye use that to form a circle around the case." Faye didn't move.
"Just do it." Nick told her. Faye grabbed the salt and made a circle.
"Now say this with me." The demon said. "Incipio Serpus Malum." None of them said anything. "Say it." The five repated the spell. The bag unlocked.
"I brought help." Cassie said running into the room with Jane behind her.
"Step back."
"You're too late." The demon shouted. Jane muttered something in latin and the bag closed. "Repeat the spell."
"No!"
"Then his blood is on your hands." Jane stared at Melissa and the scissors flew out of her hands. "You bitch. You don't have the power to stop me old women." Nick walked over to the circle and stood next to them.
"I'm not alone here."
"What them?" Melissa looked towards the five members of the circle. "They're nothing."
"I didn't mean the children." Jane held out her palm, showing a crystal.
"Get that away from me." The demon cowered away as Jane walked closer.
"Cassie, get my bag. Someone break that circle, hurry. Take the three candles and place them around the bag. Light them clockwise. Now the sage." The demon passed out. "Burn some in each candle. Hurry up. We don't have much time."
"Stop. Please. What is going on?" Everyone held Melissa back.
"Cassie get the stick out of the bag." Jane poured some liquid on her head. "Light it."
"Please." Melissa cried. Jane brought the stick which now was on fire toward her. "Stop it. Please. Stop it." Jane brought the stick up and down her entire body. "Nick. Help me. Please."
Jane looked at Melissa confused and handed Cassie the stick. "She's not possesed. Let her go."
"Possesed? What are you talking about?"
"Come here." Jane hugged Melissa.
"The demon's gone?" Diana asked.
"From her, but it needs a host. It's in someone else. Someone in this room."
"How do you know it's not him?" Faye pointed to Adam. Everyone looked at him.
"Diana come on." He replied.
"Well it could be anyone." Faye said.
Jane relased Melissa and held out the crystal turning to Cassie before moving it in front of Adam, Diana and Faye. When she got to Nick, he stayed still for a second before he tried to run. Jane made way to grab him but Cassie and Melissa got to him first. With her free hand, the blond 16 year old used the crystal on Nick and the demon escaped. Cassie used her magic to destroy it. They let him go and grabbed the suitcase.
"Careful."
"What are they?"
"Demons. In the form of snakes. Do you have any lighter fluid?"
Nick and Cassie lifted the suitcase on to a blanket, "Yeah, right there on the table." Faye, Diana and Melissa rested on the sofa.
"The only way to destroy a demon is to drown it or burn it." Jane said as Nick and Cassie dragged the suitcase to a room with a bath tub.
"On the count of three. One. Two. Three." They lifted into the tub.
"The lock." Cassie said.
"Take these." Jane poured lighter fluid over the bag before handing her a match and the younger Blake girl lit the wood and threw it in the tub.
"Step back." Her grandmother warned them.
The demons hissed as they burned while Nick started hitting the case with a baseball bat. Cassie told him to get back as she grabbed his arm before she was almost attacked by one of the demons and burned by the fire. Nick pulled her away and held her close before they all went back to main room.
"What was it trying to do? What did it want?" Cassie asked.
"Possesion. Demons need a human form to be fully active and there's no more powerful form then a witch." Jane answered.
"You both okay?" Cassie asked, looking between the couple, feeling weird when she thought of the relationship between the two former possessed members of her circle.
"Yeah. I'm fine." Nick replied looking at her.
"Me too." Melissa said.
"I'm happy you both are okay. I don't know what I would have done if I lost a circle member." She replied.
"It's okay. You didn't know." He assured her.
"We should all go home. It's been a long day." Diana said.
"I'll drive you back." Adam told her.
"See you later, Cassie." Melissa replied before leaving the abandoned house.
Cassie and Nick stared at each other before he left. She followed him outside and accidentally touched his hand with her own. Weird feeling again. Whatever. She thought.
Cassie watched them go until they were out of sight. She sighed and got in her car, deep in thought.
She wished she had a chance to know him more and now she has that. The only thing they had in common is the fact they are both loners and their parents died. Other than that, she doesn't know much about him and wants to change that.
He went home and Cassie walked in her house, seeing her grandmother worriedly looking off into the distance as she sat down on the couch in the living room.
"Grandma, you okay?" She asked, looking at the Elder who looked at the teen.
"Yeah. I'm happy you are all okay." She said, before getting up and going into the kitchen to get them drinks to help them relax.
"If I would have told you about the circle sooner, this never would have happened." Cassie said, sitting down on the couch as Jane handed her a mug.
Jane sighed. "It's not your fault. None of it. There have been too many secrets for too long. I don't want it to be like that between us anymore."
Cassie set her mug down and looked at her grandmother. "Then, please, tell me what happened the night of the fire. Why did my mom run away from here, from you?"
"I wish I knew, but I never have."
"I miss her, everyday." Cassie replied with tears in her eyes as she looked away from her grandmother.
"So do I."
"What good is magic if you can't save the people you care about?" She asked.
"I wish it was that simple. Ours has never been an easy life, Cassie, and witchcraft has never been about fun and games. It's dangerous and it attracts darkness. That's why your mom has been trying to keep it from you and why I wanted to keep it from her."
"It didn't work, did it?"
"No. It didn't. Never does." Cassie laid down and cried.
"I'm not going to let anything happen to you, Cassie, I promise."
Nick smirked at her from his bedroom window after she kicked the door shut with her foot. A smirk appeared on his face as she noticed him staring at her. Boldly, he didn't look away like she thought he would.
Some things never change, she thought to herself. She shut the curtains closed with her magic, but he opened them again with a smirk on his face. The two of them just kept staring at each other.