Friday 29 June 2018
After a week at the camp where they enjoyed the days taking advantage of all the activities, which also helped the girls to improve their magic potential, it was also a time of fun and relaxation in a world where magic was all predominant, besides having a small presence of technology with the minotaur village, the Lilith domain showed itself to be a very interesting place as a witches' sanctuary, but it wouldn't last forever.
The last day arrived, the girls were waking up as the usual, going to the bathroom to hygienize themselves, then changing and after that going to the refectory to enjoy the maximum of the breakfast made with magic that could take any kind of food, besides having a taste that was indescribable, always made with a huge perfection.
After the basic things were done the girls were being approached by Laura and Bernadette, one by one, already being warned that after eating they will have to pack their bags, to leave that morning back to Luna Nova, since the walk
will be still very long.
" I can't believe we're already coming back," Akko said.
" It's nice here, but I miss my computer and playing games," said Diana.
" To think that in our reality we cannot use magic that much, not only because of people, but because it is very limited " Hellene said.
" Soon we will be able to, I feel it, we just have to make the revolution in magic, we have to change everything and make it possible, with the Claiomh Solais in hand we can find the words " Kagari said.
" In that time here we haven't even come close to it, we haven't even discovered words anymore," Cavendish said.
" We kind of forgot, but we can come back more often, can't we? This first trip was just an introduction to the place and I loved it from the start," McLaren said.
" I also want to go more often, using magic is really cool, it's much better than in our world " said Marianne all excited.
They kept talking and eating, discussing the most about the place, what they didn't delay much in finishing the meal, what they already went then to pack, already preparing for the return home, after a whole week away of everything.
The minutes passed and all the girls already had finished packing, with that they all were gathered in the main hall of the house in the tree where from there Laura and Bernadette were.
" I hope you have enjoyed this week at Arcturus camp, if you want we can come back more often, for now we will all go back home, as Chariot and Croix must be waiting for us very much, they must be missing their girls already " said the older McLaren.
" I imagine you must have loved spending time around here, but not everything lasts forever, this is the original Arcturus forest, the sanctuary of Lilith, who knows what we might find coming here more often, I hope you have enjoyed your time around here, now let's go " Said the older Cavendish.
From there the girls went walking towards the open portal, coming back through there it was a bit drizzling, in the middle of the forest, making the weather milder, the walk through the forest was being done back to the buildings of Luna Nova, having some good conversations between the girls on the way, which was cutting the long walk through the wet trail, that was having the help of magic by the two responsible women that were making the path less slippery due to the drizzle.
" I wasn't expecting rain just as we got back," said the redhead.
" Me neither, now we're going to get all soaked " said Hannah already complaining a bit.
" Stop being so fresh, we're not made of sugar, just you my sweetie " said Hellene, who then gave her girlfriend a kiss.
" Typical British weather," said the platinum"haired older woman.
They kept walking inside the forest, not getting so wet due to the thick leaves, but it was possible to hear the water beating there, besides the drops falling on the ground, and the sound of animals walking there, which scared the girls because they thought it was something else.
A long time goes by and they get close to Luna Nova, already able to see the wall, from where McLaren takes the mobile phone to warn Chariot and Croix.
" That's strange, there are several missed calls from an unknown number, I thought I'd get one from Chariot or Croix " said the redhead.
" I think it's probably just some salesman of something wanting to contact us," Cavendish said.
" Anyway, I'll check it out later, I'll let them know that we've arrived to open the gates to the wall," said the blue-eyed girl who was talking to the two.
[Laura: Open the back gate we just arrived] 11:21
[Chariot: Laura! Hey, are you guys okay? We're just opening up, just wait a bit, and we're coming down there as well, good that you're finally back] 11:21
The gates of the wall were being opened and with that the girls went running to the other side, a little avoiding the rain falling from the sky, the two adults were walking more slowly, with a little calm, while Chariot and Croix were going down the stairs, curiosity was kind of piqued on the Irish girl's side that decided to call this mysterious number that called her so many times.
" I'll see which is this person's, the number seems to be private " Said Laura waiting for the number to answer in the middle of the drizzle, already the wife was walking to the penthouse where there were Chariot and Croix, besides the girls, all kind of receiving each other in a hug.
[? : I see you finally answered my call, it took you long enough, I wanted to know where you guys got off to, I called so many times and the number gave a nice drop, I was even facing Luna Nova watching everything].
[Laura: Who are you? Why have you been calling me the whole time, why this voice modifier? Are you afraid to reveal yourself?]
[? : Laura, Laura, I won't be revealing my game anytime soon yet, first I want to cause a bit of awe on you, before I give my faces away, I'm just saying it's good you're finally coming back so I can tell you that soon Luna Nova will fall too].
[Laura: So you're one of the cultists? Know that when you show your face I will swallow your teeth, or if you are Margaret, know that now we will finish what we could not do before].
[? : Laura McLaren, you're playing with fire, I'm someone you least want me to be, I'm just saying that, soon Luna Nova will feel what's coming, I'm just warning her for now, but keep an eye out whenever I call you].
[Laura: I will find out who you are and there is no point in hiding with a voice modifier, I can edit this in the future, this call is being recorded as of now].
[? : Until then I shit and walk, I want you more to find out, just to feel the dread in your short little legs, and also all of Luna Nova's].
The call came to an end and so McLaren stops the recording of that conversation, in the middle of the rain she stands still looking at nothing, just trying to imagine who it is, then she hears the call from her wife and friends, where she goes towards all of them, being received by a group hug.
" Ahhhh good to see you all back here, and so how was it leading these girls? " Croix said.
" Ah, it was the usual, right, they know how to behave well with my presence, I even surprised myself, they just aren't that participative, there were few who followed me to activities outside the tree house " said the Irish girl.
" Ah that's very good, well we can go back there again, only I want to go with you " said Chariot.
" Chariot! " Say the three eldest.
" What? I'm pregnant, I'm not paraplegic, I can still walk to the gate, I'm not 9 months pregnant yet, it's not like Charlie's going to be born any time soon " Du Nord said shrugging.
The girls were laughing and being very relaxed, after that they went each one to their respective rooms, being that Laura went soon to talk with her wife about the call where she said to be worried with a possible threat, and that could be as much Margareth as on the part of the cultists.
On the other hand the girls were arriving at their respective rooms, leaving the bags, Akko in special when arriving at her room is surprised to see the mothers sitting on the bed holding a gift package.
" Did you think we were going to forget? " Saori said.
" You may have spent the day away, but we were here waiting to present you and also wish you a happy birthday," Morgana said.
" 17 years old Akko, my congratulations, you are already becoming a grown up girl and... Compared to Morgana you really are the more responsible of the two " said the older Kagari laughing.
" Hey! I'm in charge here, okay? And look at her, making us proud, our great little witch, I hope you like our humble gift " Takahashi said.
The Japanese soon goes all anxious opening the package, where to tear is already noticing a familiar format, until you discover what it was, was exactly a Nintendo Switch for which she was wanting since the launch at the beginning of the previous year, excited she was already mounting on the television that was usually used to watch since the other was a tube television made to play with the older consoles.
" Ah mommies I love you both so much! " Said the younger Kagari hugging her mothers with all the strength in the world.
" Be careful not to hang us with your love hahaha " said Morgana all full of humour.
" We thought of what would be the best to present you, now take advantage of it, call Diana too " Saori said.
And that's exactly what she did, sending a message to her girlfriend surging in audio talking about the gift where she was filming what the excited Cavendish did not hesitate to also go to see up close the Nintendo Switch by which the Japanese won that also came with several games, plus plenty of controls to ensure a gameplay of up to four girls, which they were actually doing with the arrival of Diana by putting a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the screen divided between the four players, while mothers were watching everything excited seeing the happiness of their daughter.
" We'll also bring you something to eat, I hope you loved your present little girl," Takahashi said, patting her daughter's head.
" Did I love it? I loved it! Mommies you are the best mothers in the whole world, I feel as if I were the luckiest daughter of all to have you as mothers, I love you so much, I'll make the most of this gift, you can be sure of that " said the youngest Japanese girl playing with her friends with a huge smile on her face.
The girl's mothers were then leaving the room and going to get not only the cake but also some sandwiches for the girls to eat, as Diana was making sure to show her sister the new present from Akko, what cheered Hellene at the time to call her girlfriend to the red team's room that was little by little filling up with more girls all glued to the television screen. On the
other hand the other mothers showed a concern and soon Laura and Bernadette went to Chariot and Croix's room because they knew about the call that was received, knocking at their door.
" Laura? Bern? You may come in " Meridies said opening the passage for the two.
" We have a call that needs Croix's help to decode the voice " Cavendish said.
" A call? Funny, we also had a mysterious call, it was someone with a voice coded, it was on Sunday while you were in the camp, we even managed to decode this voice " said the Italian.
" Really? Is it the same one that called us? " asks an excited McLaren.
" She told us that Luna Nova is about to meet her end, that she is just waiting for you Laura, it was a woman, the voice was female, the voice is kind of familiar to me, I have heard it before, I have a theory that it could be her... After that call that we took we had no answer " said Chariot.
" Would she? Would she be able to... " Said the redhead half shocked.
" I don't know, see for yourselves " Du Nord said, as Croix went to sort of pick up the voice decoder.
The one with reddish hair took her mobile phone where she ended up playing the audio recording of the call, where the voice was recognizable by both, the two older ones even looked at each other with absurd strangeness.
" It's her " they both said.
" The voice sounds like a lot, but she wasn't supposed to be... " Said the red"eyed one half shocked.
Whatever happened she must have escaped or been let loose through some dirty scheme, now we really have to worry if the threat comes from one more side," McLaren said seriously.
" Let's just check your connection " Croix said arriving with the equipment.
At this time they started to use the whole recording of the call decoding that voice all changed, the three exhibited an expression of a bit of fear, since they had enough idea who it could be, tense by the fact that someone like that person is loose.
Soon Croix was able to easily decode the voice, started to press the play button and so the voice that spoke to McLaren was also the same one that ended up talking to Chariot, revealing that they were the same person, which was already lighting up a huge alert of concern.
" It can't be? " All three said in shock.
" I really wanted to know more why you guys are so much like this, who is this person? " said Meridies all confused.
" That person is my sister, Daryl Cavendish," Bernadette said, which opened the Italian's mind a bit.
" Wait... The same one who kicked Chariot out of your house? The same one who tried to cast a curse to separate Laura and Diana? The same one who is in jail and should serve 25 years in prison? " Said the purple haired one with her hand on her chin.
" She is, someone has let her go or she has escaped from prison, we have to be vigilant, Daryl must be up to his neck in revenge, she may not only want to come after us here, but she may also want to cause some harm to the McLaren family and the Cavendish family," Laura said.
" Give me that mobile phone of yours," Cavendish said, picking up the mobile phone and starting to dial the mystery number.
[Daryl: I was just about to throw that phone away, well you were quick.]
[Bernadette: Daryl! What are you doing out of prison! You bastard! What do you want with us now?].
[Daryl: Oh it's so good to see you too my little sister, you must have had the best years of your life when you threw me in prison, didn't you? You didn't even feel the weight of the lack of love you have for your sister, but it's curious that you discovered my presence].
[Bernadette: We'll find you and put you back where you never should have left, you thug]
[Daryl: I'm a free woman now, I got my legal freedom, I'm no longer in jail, the judge concluded that my case has no correlation whatsoever to stay on such a long conviction that I even served more than I should have, so I can't be arrested again, some good soul helped me get out of here].
[Bernadette: Somebody paid to get you out! You damned bitch, stop being such a bitch, your sentence was 25 years, someone paid a judge and changed the papers so that you would get less, I can't believe they did that].
[Daryl: Whatever, I'm free and immune to being arrested, but not for long without committing crimes, soon you all from Luna Nova will meet your end, just like you Cavendish, for now my daughters know nothing, but it's going to be quite a surprise for them to see mommy back without the handcuffs].
[Bernadette: Why? Why continue to torment us Daryl? Enjoy your freedom and go live your life].
[Daryl: And to ignore that my own sister put me in a cage for 15 years? There's no ignoring that, you've been a stepping stone to my plans since forever, I'm not going to just put my head down and move on, now you're all going to pay and I get to have my glory].
[Bernadette: Whoever freed you, know that for free they will not let you go, you owe them a favour and I am sure it will be no small thing].
[Daryl: I just wanted to get back at the family, but you're not wrong, I really owe them a favour and it goes in the issue with Luna Nova].
Then the call ends, Daryl takes the mobile phone breaks it and gives it to someone who picks up the remains and takes it to a place far away from there, then he keeps laughing constantly, for the call, already the older girls show worried looks to each other, mainly after what was heard on the call.
The camp is over, only the surprises only came as a bombshell, continuing to pop up even after they left the place where it already had a lot to reveal, with the appearance of ghosts from the past coming to haunt mainly the Cavendish family who will have to deal with the threat of Daryl.
See you, past witches...