Chap.8: Ipswich Magic 101
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-Iccy: Thanks for the advice but my grandmother has everything taking care of. It was a heart problem… quadruple bypass and technically he's not my grandfather.
-Greendoggie: Dangerous skating accident even if it didn't happen.
This was the day every student feared… 20 minute run. Patrick and Rosie had been a couple for 2 months and they were both very happy. Patrick, Clea, Rosie, Tobias and Riley were talking to each other while they were waiting for Ms. Watson the gym teacher to arrive and start the class.
When she finally arrived, she had a big smile on her face.
« I don't care if you hate this or you don't want to do this. If you want to pass my class, you'll do the 20 minute run! » Ms. Watson exclaimed to her gym class.
All the students got ready to run, and on the sound of her whistle they all started on their run.
« Remember, don't over do it! » Ms. Watson shouted into her megaphone.
About ten minutes later Clea was running by herself with her iPod on to the song Around the World from ATC. Out of nowhere some kind of sharp pain came from her head. It felt like someone stabbed her forehead with a hot pocker and was tearring it by the sides.
Clea dubbed over in pain and fell on the ground of the forrest by the school were the students were running their 20 minutes. She brought her hands up to her forehead and she was crying. Clea felt like she was being blinded by some strong light, flashes of images came to her.
Clea saw different images that didn't make senses. She saw: Connor using, endless amount of blood, Rosie running and then falling to the ground, tears of blood, Rosie screaming in pain and Rosie's body by the old shack. Then the visions stopped and she looked around to see that she back in the forrest.
« Oh my god… Rosie! » Clea shouted as she got up and ran with all the speed and strength she possesed in her body.
5 minutes later Clea finally made it to the old shack, she found Rosie limp body on the ground and Connor not far from Rosie.
« You son of a bitch! What did you do to her! » Clea screamed as she ran over to Connor and tried to punch his lights out.
Connor's eyes went black as he used and stopped Clea's punch, with an evil grin on his face.
« Just trying to send you a message. I know you saw me use in the woods, things are going to get much worse for you princess. » Connor explained
The words princess echoed through Rosie's ears, just like in her nightmare.
Connor used to break Clea's arm and she screamed in pain and she fell to the ground crying as she cradled her broken arm.
« All make you pay for what you and your family did. » Connor spat
Connor used again and vanished in thin air. Two seconds later Tobias and Patrick ran to Clea and Rosie.
« Clea, what happened? » Patrick asked as he and Tobias slide on the ground on their knees towards Clea.
« Connor broke my arm! » Clea explained as she sobbed in Tobias' arms
« Where is he?… I'll kill him with my bare hands! » Tobias shouted
« He's gone… he used on Rosie, I don't think he hurt her but he tried to scare me by using Rosie against me- » Clea started but was interrupted.
Rosie had woken up fast as she shout up like an arrow panting and crying.
« Connor… his eyes were black and he… I know what I saw. »
Patrick took his girlfriend in his arms and cradled her.
« It's okay Rosie… it's over now. He not going to hurt you I swear. » Patrick reassured Rosie and then gave her a quick kiss on her lips.
Tobias helped Clea up to her feet, and Patrick did the same for Rosie.
« Come on we'll take you to Ms. Watson. » Tobias said softly as he wrapped his arm around Clea.
2 hour later
While Clea was getting her arm put in a cast by Tyler, Caleb barged in the room.
« Oh my god Clea! What happened? Are you all right? » Caleb asked frantically
« Her arm is broken in three different places. Clea you're going to have to quit all physical activities and when you take a shower make sure every part of your cast is covered so it doesn't get wet. This is your pain killer prescription, it's very strong so only take it when you need it. » Tyler explained as he finished with Clea's cast and written the prescription she needs.
Tyler closed the door and locked it to make sure that nobody would hear them.
« Clea how did you break your arm? » Tyler asked
Clea took in a deep breath.
« We were doing the 20 minute run at school and I had a vision that Rosie was in trouble. When I found her unconscious on the ground Connor warned me- » Clea started
« Warned you about what? » Caleb asked Clea
« That he knows I saw him using then he broke my arm using. Dad Rosie saw him using. » Clea explained
Caleb passed a hand through his hair and let out a sigh.
« We're going to have to tell her the truth besides she told you she saw him and I don't think we can keep lying to her now can we? » Caleb asked
« I guess not. I'll leave you both alone… Clea remember don't let your cast get wet and take the painkillers only when you need them» Tyler answered then he left Caleb and Clea alone.
« Bring Rosie over for supper tomorrow night and we will explain everything to her. » Caleb told Clea as he handed her coat
« Dad, I don't want to involve her… Connor is just going to use her against me and all of us. I won't let that happen! » Clea exclaimed as Caleb helped put on her coat and zipped it up
« Clea listen to me… if you don't explain it to her it will be so much more dangerous for Rosie. » Caleb explained
« Fine, I'll bring her over. » Clea answered
The Next Night; 5:00 p.m., Danvers Manor
« You lived here… this place is huge! » Rosie exclaimed as she and Clea stood outside of the Danvers manor.
« This only the outside, wait till you get inside. » Clea answered as she opened the door to the manor.
Both Clea and Rosie walked inside the manor and Rosie jaw dropped as she the inside.
« Mom, dad we're here! » Clea exclaimed as she announced their arrival.
« Welcome back Miss Clea… may I take your coats? » Rosa their mad asked
« Why yes Rosa. » Clea replied as she took off her coat with the help of Rosie and then the two girls gave their coats to the maid.
The walked in the living room and sat down on the sofa right in front of the fireplace. A few minutes later Alice; Clea's mother walked in the living room.
Alice was wearing: a slim black dress with white pokadots all over, a white headband with black pokadots all over and black stiletto shoes.
« Clea, my baby girl. » Alice answered as she and Clea hugged each other.
« Mom, it's so good to see you. This is Rosie well Rosemary Porter, Rosie this is my mom Alice Danvers. » Clea said as she introduced her mom to Rosie
« It's very nice to meet Rosie. » Alice greeted
« Same here Mrs. Danvers. » Rosie answered as she got up from the couch and shake her hand.
At that same time Caleb appeared in the door frame and watched his daughter with her friend. He thought Clea looked pretty as she wore: black stiletto boots, silver hoop earrings, black pants with grey striped, and a white tank top under the black blazer with the grey stripes that goes with the pants.
He noticed Clea's friend Rosie, she wore: black shoes, brown pants with a cream colored top. He also noticed her shoulder length black hair and her green Caribbean eyes.
« Rosie, this is my father Caleb Danvers, Dad this is my friend Rosie; Rosemary Porter. » Clea explained to Rosie and Caleb
« It's nice to meet you Mr. Danvers. » Rosie answered
« Same here. » Caleb replied
An Hour Later
Everyone was silently eating the dessert with coffee.
« So Rosie, how do you find Ipswich? » Alice asked breaking the silence
Rosie swallowed the piece of chocolate coffee cake that she was chewing on.
« I love it here; it's a very nice and cozy town. » Rosie answered
« Rosie there's something we need to explain to you about Connor. » Clea answered
« So I get to know why I saw his eyes were black? » Rosie asked
« Yes. » Alice answered
« You see Rosie, The Danvers, Perrys, Simms and Garwins we are all descendants of 17th century coven of witches- » Caleb started
« Witches… as in flying broomsticks, making potions in a cauldron, pointed hats and black cats? » Rosie asked
« Not quite…we get our powers when we turn 13, it's just a taste and it test's you to see if you can handle them when you ascend. »
« What happens after you ascend? » Rosie asked
« After we ascend at 18 our powers mature to their fullest. It's dark and seductive and every time you use it after you ascend it takes away 1 year of your life. »
Clea came and sat down next to Rosie and placed a hand on her shoulder.
« Are you okay Rosie? » Clea asked her frightened friend
« So that mean's Clea has the same power? » Rosie asked Caleb
« No, the power is only sent down to the oldest male. Clea's sister Sabrina got the power along as Alice's powers. We just found that Clea has her own powers. » Caleb answered
« How so? » Rosie asked
« I don't know how but I have a vision… that's how I knew where to find you in the woods, I had a vision of you and Connor. » Clea replied trying to comfort Rosie
« What about Connor how does he fit into all of this? » Rosie asked
« Connor's father Chase Collins was the descendant of the fifth family that was banished… Connor is very dangerous Rosie I will tell you what I told Clea. Stay as far away from him as you can, he is capable of dangers untold… do you understand? » Caleb asked Rosie
« I understand. » Rosie replied
« Come on Rosie let get some fresh air. » Clea suggested as she got up from the couch.
Rosie followed Clea as they walked out of the house on the porch. Rosa the maid scurried around the living room gathering the dishes and taking them to the kitchen, which left Caleb and Alice alone in the living room.
« Where do you think the visions came from? If they're not Ipswich or Turino magic then where does it come from? » Caleb asked
« I was wondering the same thing so I did some research. » Alice started
« And what did you find? »
« Do you remember me telling you about how I got my black magic from Fox? »
« Yeah but what does that have to do with Clea? »
Alice had tear that was rolling down her face.
« The visions are coming from black magic. » Alice said softly as if she was afraid that her words would break the furniture.
« Black magic! What does that mean? » Caleb shouted
« It means she will always be in contact with black magic. »
« Is it going to kill her? Wait… how do Fox and Clea match up together? »
At that moment Alice looked away from her husband, Caleb got up and forced Alice to look at him.
« Alice… answer me! How do they connect together! » Caleb demanded as he looked straight into her eyes.
Something caught Caleb's eye but it was quick almost like he didn't see it. In the corner of Alice's eyes was a subtle thin black line.
« Oh my God… Alice your using black magic! »
Alice started to cry and tears were rolling down her face.
« I can't help it Caleb… I'm addicted to it, I can't stop using. » Alice sobbed
Caleb took Alice in his arms while she cried against his shoulder.
« You're going to be okay, I'm going to help you through this… every step of the way. » Caleb answered as he took her face in his hands.
« Mr. Danvers. » Rosa the maid; called out
« Yes Rosa… what is it? » Caleb asked as he helped Alice up to her feet.
« Your daughter and her friend are getting ready to leave. » Rosa explained
« Thank you Rosa… you leave Rosa and we'll see you tomorrow. » Caleb said seeing the joy on the young maid's face.
Alice and Caleb walked towards the main entrance, said goodbye to Clea and Rosie and watched them drive off knowing that Alice is a black magic junkie and Clea will use black magic all her life through her visions.
Author's Note: Hey there readers... I am so sorry it took so long for this chapter. I've been so busy with classes with the projects and studies.