Check out Naomi's Gift, Melione's Curse by MikaRauch on Wattpad to see an awesome Original Story I am writing. This one comes with a lot of gods from all sorts of myths.
I am writing another epic story called Heirs to Misfortune on Wattpad as well, so check that out too.
And finally, a Hades/Persephone love story called A Dance Among Equals.
P.S. I just got Grammarly, which is really helping my spelling, grammar, and word choice so I hope you notice improvement...
Bryce's head ached as he sat next to Paige and Piper, feeling Piper's intense guilt and pain resonating through his mind like a jackhammer. He was sad though, more than he was hurt, the knowledge that his spell failed since Phoebe ignored the summoning spell was a sharp reminder of his youth and inexperience. Still, he was also deeply proud that he had come up with that spell even if it failed.
"Leo's coming," he said, turning to the spot where Leo started to Orb back, the man soaked. The first thing Leo did was squeeze his shirt free of water, making Piper panic.
"Leo, the Persian."
The Angelic man moved to the side. "I found Phoebe."
Piper looked annoyed. "You did? Well, why didn't bring her?"
"She's too fast... and slippery," Leo whined.
Paige sighed. "It's official. Phoebe's on the run."
"On the swim technically."
Piper made a gesture. "Well, what the heck's she swimming from? She's got billboards, TV interviews, she got her divorce, she should be loving life."
Paige groaned, guilt oozing from her. "That's right, you don't know."
"I don't know what?"
"Well, I didn't wanna make you mad, you know, you getting so panicky and all."
"Yes, we've established, I was a spineless coward in the face of evil. Now, what don't I know?"
"Cole's back."
Piper started to panic, making Bryce rush over to her and grab her hands, siphoning her pain and panic at the cost of a rush of misery in his own soul. He felt terrible, agonized with her pain but he didn't stop until she calmed down enough to offer him a tiny smile.
The world seemed to come back to the two just in time to hear Leo say. "- former Source of all evil. This is not something you just sweep under the rug."
Piper whistled out. "Does he want my baby?" Her pain, while managed by Bryce's touch, was still high as only parents could be when a threat to their child is present.
Paige smiled pained. " Oh, no honey, of course not. He's in love, he wants Phoebe back."
Leo looked like he had a lightbulb moment. "Hey, that's it. If Cole and Phoebe declare their love..."
"Cole's love is the problem, not the solution."
Piper sighed. " Paige, I know you hate Cole..."
"Yeah, I do, I loathe and despise him, but that's not the point. Mylie said that mermaids are cold-hearted, maybe that's why my spell turned Phoebe into a mermaid in the first place."
"Wait a minute, we're talking about Phoebe here. Since when did Phoebe become cold-hearted?"
"Well, maybe she's been in the deep freeze ever since Cole came back. "
Bryce got annoyed, some part of him felt... agitated but he couldn't figure it out or stop the words that came from his mouth as a response to that. "Paige, I can feel pain. I get it, really well even if I am a novice for love. I knew about Cole when I looked at Phoebe earlier, I think that running away is the problem. She can't face him. Declaring their love wouldn't be a bad thing, it would help her deal with it then move on so she can not be bound by it." He saw the sisters looking at him, Leo too but his was with pride. "I can still feel her, even now... maybe it's through your bond or because I know her but I can. My powers come with instinct and I trust them, they haven't been wrong yet. I knew Piper was pregnant and I knew about Phoebe's pain with Cole was making her cold and mean to Mylie. The book mentioned destiny a few times, maybe this is part of mine. To help you with your sister's pain since I am objective where you can't be."
Leo smiled. "What would you do, as a healer not as a witch."
"I'd force a confrontation, get Phoebe to talk to Cole, and cast a spell to make them both be honest. Make sure the pain isn't getting in the way, just honest dialogue to help them with whatever happened. Let me talk to Cole, not these two since they're biased. I have seen a lot of relationships break up because of people relying on family or pain. It is rarely one sided, and yes I was not there to see what happened between them but it doesn't matter. We need to force the talk. Otherwise, this is just going to fester until your sister can't come back."
"Your glowing," Piper said, her eyes wide. "Literally, glowing... why?"
He looked at his hands and saw a subtle grey glow about him. "I guess I am tapping into my powers... my power is connected to light, so maybe it's a side effect... so... shall we find Cole?" To his shock, his glow got brighter and brighter and before he knew it, the world was consumed in light. When it faded he collapsed, right into the arms of a handsome, black-haired man oozing even more pain the Phoebe had been.
"Who are you?"
The world swirled around him, and he sensed the presence of Leo just before he orbed into what Bryce could now see was a beautiful, massive mostly white condo. "Bryce, how did you... Cole, what you are doing?"
"Holding this kid who just appeared here in a flash of light, any idea why?" Said kid, without meaning to, started to drain Cole's pain. The man sighed and shuddered in relief, his pain oozing from his body into Bryce's. "What are you doing?" Cole said, his tone softer and less confused.
Leo spoke for Bryce. "He's taking your pain, he's a charge, a new witch I am mean to help but his powers are incredibly vast already. His powers revolve around empathy, he must be taking your pain automatically demon or not. Wait... I can't heal demons, even mentally... neither can an Elder, which means his powers have no limits based on species. Must be because of..."
Cole looked confused. "Because of what?"
"Doesn't matter, Phoebe's a mermaid and because of pain related to you, she can't turn back or even want to be a witch again. He was thinking of you and I guess it was enough to teleport him to you."
"All by a new witch, that is a lot of powers for anyone let alone a new witch."
Somehow, Bryce managed to sit up. "Sorry... I, is teleporting always so tiring? And your pain, it's intense, even greater than Phoebe's." Turning to the man, he let his instincts take over. "I know nothing other than your pain and that the sisters all seemed to either hate or fear you, but I don't feel anything bad in you just... pain, a lot of pain. Maybe that's how I found you, I mean if my powers are all about pain and empathy, then maybe it was your pain linked to Phoebe's that sent me here... which means maybe you really are the answer we seek. I have an idea...
"Heart to Heart, and mind to mind.
Your spirits now shall intertwine.
All she has within, you now shall feel...
knowing her love and pain is real."
Just as before with Craig, a red light gathered around Cole's head before snaking into his heart. He stumbled back and groaned, tears filling his eyes. "Phoebe." Before that same light snaked out.
Reaching out, Byrce grabbed the man's arm. "I can feel your pain and hers, neither of you are dealing with it. Now you know about this, how much she is in pain, you can help her to heal and both of you move past it. Now... if it is okay with you, I am passing out."
And so he did, the world swirling in a grey smear.
""""
Cole was quick to stop the boy from falling, and as he did he took in the boy's every feature. He had a cute face, rounded with high cheekbones and a slightly overgrown curly brown beard and mustache. He was as fair-skinned as Paige only with a touch more blush. When he was awake, his eyes had been a mix of green and grey and seemed to shift with the light. He was heavy set, maybe a hundred pounds overweight, but he was still handsome enough. Cole couldn't see him holding onto his weight over the next few years as a witch, should he live that long.
"I need to take him back to the manor so we can focus on finding Phoebe." Leo said, reaching for the boy.
A feeling of protectiveness he couldn't explain, perhaps tied to the ease by which he took his pain, overtook Cole and he pulled the boy up into his arms. "I got him... it's the least I can do since he is trying to help me... " With that he teleported to the Manor, ignoring the looks of judgment on Piper and Paige's face. "He overused his powers, he will be out for a while. Not every witch has the Power of Three to make magic so easy. You might want to teach him to work on sensing his limits, less he kills himself helping an innocent... I am going to save Phoebe, he showed me the way. He will be a great witch..."
Not bothering to wait for them, he shimmered away.
Never sensing the tiny connection, burrowing into his heart the moment he let go of Bryce, connecting the two beings through pain and appreciation. A connection that, at that moment, made both men glow a soft grey.
""""
"Ow... my head." Bryce groaned as consciousness returned to him. He found himself looking at the sisters, all three of them. Phoebe wasn't a mermaid anymore, her pain wasn't so pure or intense, the edge having faded just enough that she was able to genuinely smile. Oddly, Piper was the same, smiling and looking at him with warmth. "It worked, Cole saved you."
Phoebe nodded. " Thanks to you, forcing him to feel my love and pain... taking his pain so he could help me. It was kind of you... you missed a lot. We fought a demon named Necron, he was working with the Sea Hag. He exploded, nearly killing Piper. She saw our mom, she helped Piper with her fear and we learned that her baby can heal her from within."
"Cool! So... what are you doing with me? I mean, I need to learn magic and... "
The sisters shared a look. Piper smiled first. "Leo said that your magic is different than his, your healing. Unlike his, your powers can be stolen by a demon or a warlock. If a warlock takes it.. well then your power can be inherited by evil... giving them a serious edge, so we are going to invite you to move in with us and we are going to teach you all we can. How does that sound?"
He threw himself at the sisters, pulling them into a warm hug. "I'd love that... can I go to school too? I want to be a nurse and never had the chance to go to school."
Piper nodded. "That would be fine... you really stepped up today. I think helping in the magic and mortal worlds might be part of your destiny, whatever that is. So.. Let's go get your stuff and get you in here. We'll talk about rent and bills on the way. Where do you live, I'll drive."
Excited, he stood up and they all hurried to Piper's car, eager and excited to start this next part of his life.
Before he got outside though, Leo Orbed in. "I need to talk to Bryce for a moment before we go move him in."
Bryce walked over with Leo to the Kitchen. "What do you need?"
"Your word, you can't tell anyone your secret... not even them. If the Elders know... they will kill you."
"I know, you said that before... "
Leo nodded. "Your powers are vast Bryce, you can heal even Demons. I can't do that, neither can an Elder... it means your powers are tied to neither good or evil magic, meaning they can be stolen and used fully by either side. You need to learn how to protect yourself as quickly as possible. Hand to hand, potions, spells, your powers... everything you can learn, you need to learn."
Bryce nodded. "I'm not worried, I can't explain why but I feel good... this won't be easy per say but I have faith it will turn out okay..." He hugged Leo then, which Leo returned. "You're a good whitelighter, Leo... thank you for taking care of me."
Laughing, Leo nodded. "Not a problem, it's my job. Now let's go before the sisters think I attacked you." As the two of them left, Bryce felt a twinge of pain wash into him... familiar pain and a sense of calling, like someone, wanted him to be there. Turning, he saw Cole standing there with a smile.
The man mouthed thank you, making him smile.
Bryce nodded. We'll talk later, he mouthed and the man nodded. Even when he shimmered a way, Bryce was left with a sense of relief and appreciation... and knew that somehow, Cole was part of his destiny as much as the girls were. He could almost feel it...
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This was fun!
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.
