Damn you computer and ur shitty internet access. Well, here's chapter 10. Chapter 11 is coming right up.
Have to clean, have to clean, have to clean.
"Sole!! Hurry up and unpack those boxes." Dianna called from my closet. Clothes were scattered across the floor.
I didn't think my dad was serious. The moment Dianna and I walked into the house, my dad stood in the entryway holding out the broom and mop. I should've known he'd do this NOW.
For me to be able to go out I had to finish cleaning and unpacking the boxes. My punishment. This is more than punishment, he's expecting my lazy ass to clean that room spotless.
I used some school scissors to open each box. We were working hyper mode. Dianna had my closet organized in a matter of minutes. We opened box after box putting each of its contents in the correct spot.
Clean. Spotless. Not an item out of place. We stood admiring our handiwork. My bed was made with a new white comforter with brown swirls. This picture frames were on my dresser, the mirror with it clean as a whistle. The deep green walls seemed so plain and empty.
"Hey, you got one more." Dianna pointed to the significantly smaller box at the foot of my bed. Smiling, I cut the top of the cardboard.
Ah the memories.
Inside was my past. The last few years of my life.
The small, deep mahogany chest sat inside. Gathering dust. Dianna helped me pull it out by the handles. Engraved on the top was was the wiccan symbol, a pentagram. The star pointed up. Those who feared and felt threatened, those who'd we sworn to protect, turned our symbol into that of the devil. And every time I thought of that, my heart ached.
The silver latched sparkled, as if it had been forged just yesterday and not hundreds of years ago. The box emitted power. I held my hand above the latch.
"Grant me access" I said in the language of the fey. "to your secrets."
The latched clicked open. The lid flipped back. Inside were the herbs I'd packed before I left Luminarium Academy. Each herb was in a small velvet pouch, labeled. I pulled them out one by one, placing them outside. Journals from my past lives had scattered along the chest, I put them aside. An ancient photo album took up much space, I pulled it out along with the newer photos that I hadn't put in. Hidden at the bottom was the Book of Shadows. The Spell/Law book for the children of the fey. It was a massive, thick leather book. On the cover, inscribed with gold was it's name written in the language of the fey.
I ran my fingers over the cover, I had been trusted with this.
Dianna wore a smile as she went through the photographs. She stopped at one, her hazel eyes filled with tears. "What's wrong?" She held the photos to me. On top was a photo of all of us. All of the guardians. I looked at her confused, "I don't-" She pointed to the man in the middle. There was so much silly chaos in the picture I didn't know where to look at. His arm was draped around Mina's waist. His messy dark blond hair, his grey stormy eyes. Caleb. He was making a face to the camera.
A sad smile went across my lips. "He wouldn't want you to cry. You know that." I tucked the photos back into the paper envelope and began to put everything away.
"I know," she picked up the cardboard box and tossed it out of my window into the trashcan below. "I just can't believe its been 3 years since he died." She stretched out on my bed and stared blankly at the ceiling. I closed the chest and put it to the back of my closet., hidden behind shoes.
"I guess were going out tomorrow, huh?"
She blinked a few times, smiling she said, "Hell yeah!"
With my father's approval we went out to La Push. It was about 5:40 and the sun had just about to set. We met up with Seth and Jake. Dianna's face was priceless. More so, when she realized who Seth was. Just about we go to hang out with everyone else, my phones starts to ring.
Annoyed, I check the caller ID. It's Lexi. "Hey Lex. What's up?" The sound of glass shattering fills my ears. An inhuman snarl erupts, echoing. Heavy breathing follows.
"Soleil," Lexi pants, "Help!" She's panicking.
"Lexi What the hell is going on? Where are you?"
"Dance stud-" Her scream cuts her words and the line goes dead. My blood runs cold. An eerie shiver goes up my spine. I run up to Dianna, where she stood talking to Jake and Seth. I walked over there, my heart beating a mile a minute.
Dianna looks at me, a frown replaces her grin. "You okay?"
"Yea Sunny You look like you've seen a ghost." Jake said concerned. I blanched. Worst timing ever to say that. Seth's eyes filled with worry.
I take a deep breath. I calm myself a little, "D we gotta go.." She gives me a 'WTF' face. It fades when she sees my seriousness.
"Um, it was great meeting you." Dianna said politely she stated to jog to the car.
Seth stared confused after Dianna before his eyes went to me. "You have to leave?"
"Yes."
"So soon, I mean you just got here." Jake added.
"It's an emergency." Jake looked over at Seth. Jake nodded and walked over to the new group of people gathering at the bonfire.
"Goodbye." I began to retreat towards the car, he grabbed my hand. It was hot, literally. The warmth shouldn't feel this good.
"Don't say that." His eyes yearned to say more.
"What?"
His brows scrunched up, his eyes were pleading. He didn't want me to leave. "I'm sorry." I tugged against his hold.
"Call me later, than." I nodded quickly looking back. "Promise?"
"Yes!" I nearly wanted to yell. I have to go. Lexi she's in danger, she can't die. Not like Caleb. Not again.
He looked into my eyes. I had to blink to wake myself up, and not fall into a a trance.
"Okay." Before releasing his hold, he pulled me closer. His warm lips pressed quickly against mine. He let me go. I stood frozen. What just happened? "Go!" He said, snapping me out of it.
I took off running. I slammed the door to Dianna's sedan.
"Lexi's in trouble, she's at the dance studio."
The dance studio was in the hustle and bustle section of Forks. As we got out of there car, a crash echoed from inside. We ran inside running up the stairs. Further and further. The second floor was one huge dance room. With a large mirror that covered one wall. At least it used to. Now the mirror was scattered in large dangerous shards across the floor.
Lexii's body laid in a crumbled heap in the middle of the room. The beast standing over her roared, shadows of hatred moving inhumanly around it. It was a snake-like demon. It's torso was human, but it had no legs. Just a long tail. The monstrosity's head was that of a serpent. His skin was covered with green scales. It's amber-gold, serpent eyes looked over to us. Too human.
"Witchesssssss, thisss one wasss good bait." It hissed. It looked over from Dianna to me. Eyes narrowed it continued to speak. "You. The darknesssss wantssss you." It's long tongue tasted the air. Me? Darkness? It slithered closer. Muscles tense, getting ready to strike. I raise my hands up, nothing happens. I look at my hands. Shit. My magic is sealed. I look over to Dianna. I'm useless! My head screams.
Dianna looks forward. In an instant thundering clouds form at the ceiling. Thunder rumbles, shattered glass shake. Snake-man thing looked up. With a hiss he slithered back, shadows moving around him like long tentacles. "Sssoon witch. Ssssooooon!" It disappeared into the shadows. The clouds slowly dispersed.
"Thank you." Dianna muttered as the last of the cloud disappeared.
We ran to Lexi. I pushed the shards of glass away from her body. Dianna slowly turned her body over, tears spilled. Alexis's breath were slow but even. I checked her pulse which was normal. I sighed, she isn't bleeding. She had bruises and a big bump on her head. Probably what made her lose consciousness. We picked her up and quickly called the police...anonymously.
We had gone back to my house. I lied easily to my parents, telling them we'd went to pick up Lexi and she fallen asleep on the way home. My dad carried her up the stairs and set her down on my bed.
I pulled out my chest from the closet. Folded inside a velvet cloth, I put tea leaves, lavender, ginger, salt, clove and camphor. Tying it with a scarlet thread, I had Dianna hold it for a few seconds. Letting her magic seep into the healing herbs. Then I set it beside her sleeping form. Letting her take deep breathes of it.
A simple spell for health. Alexis woke not too long after.
She groaned her hand finding the bump on her head.
"So what's the story?" She smiled.
"The dance studio was broken into by some delinquents." I smiled back.
"I even spray painted some very-ahem-colorful language for you." Dianna said.
"'Kay." She yawned. "What attacked me?"
"I don't know but it was after Soleil." Dianna said.
"He didn't have any markings.. that I could see any way." Alexis pushed herself up.
I shook my head. "I'm sorry. I don't have my power, I'm useless." Dianna bit her lip. Debating.
"Maybe you should-"
"No."
"But Sunny, you are by far one of the strongest. The three of us, full power, can fight a hundred demons." She exaggerated.
"Let's not get carried away." Lexi mumbled with her eyes closed.
"Exactly. I don't want to attract any attention to us. I'm already in a lot of trouble as it is."
"Well fine. But sooner or later you're going to awaken and no 'little' seal can keep that from happening." She huffed. Grabbed Lexi's hand and dragged her out of the house and into her car. I watched silently as they sped away.
Merry met, my friends.
"..sooner or later you're going to awaken and no 'little' seal can keep that from happening."
She's right. I shivered. My 18th birthday was year away. And although my inner self has been sealed and re-sealed deep within my body and soul, it battled. Struggled each and every day. For the day to break free. And whether or not I survive that experience is unclear.
Both Dianna and Lexi had survived. Knowing everything. An Awakened Maiden. Conscious what her Power had been and what they could become again.
They would graduate this year from high school. Pursue whatever pleases them, and come forth whenever they were called on. Just as most "witches" do.. if they survive..and live semi-normal lives.. sometimes.. not even.
In the kitchen, I fill a mug with milk. I put it in the microwave. I sit waiting on the cold stool. Leaving my mind blank. The beep of the microwave wakes me up. Out of the pantry I grab 3 almonds, 3 raisins and honey. I mixed some honey into the milk. I stare at the ingredients. What am I doing? I look over to the phone on the counter. I slowly dial his number. It rings over and over. 9:30. It's late. Maybe he's asleep. As I'm about to give up...
"Sunny!" He sounded relieved. "Are you okay?"
"I am alright."
"You don't sound "alright"?"
"Just a little tired, that's all." I moved an almond with the tip of my finger. "Sorry for leaving so soon. There.. There was something we had to take care of."
"Oh.. It's okay. I mean, you seemed really shaken up.." He took a breath. "I'm just glad your okay."
"Thank you." I whispered.
"So I'll see you Monday." He strained.
"Yeah, I guess so. Bye.."
"Told you not to say that."
"Oh, right right." I blushed. "Uh I will see you Monday."
"Monday it is."
"See you soon." I clicked the phone. Merry meet again, my love.
I understood now. In my room, I place the almonds and raisins under my pillow. I finish drinking the honey-milk and go to sleep.
Simple dream.
Smooth as cream.
Reveal to me,
The love to be.
Just as I knew, my dream filled with visions of Seth. Of the kiss, I yearned for more, at the beach. Of his warmth, his kindness.
School came. And the snake demon terror faded slowly. But always in the back of my mind. Dianna refused to pick me up for school. And it was good. I should let her cool off. I began driving myself to school. The day would go by slowly. The Twins would bicker. Crystal and Alani would gossip. Paige would sit by amused. And Lacy would be there to send hate towards me tenfold.
Yeah that was it.
Oh. And the ever so gorgeous Seth, would make appearances throughout my day. It was great. It is great. And the more time I spent with him the deeper in love I would fall. He would walk me out to my car, not say goodbye, and walk away.
And now would be one of those times.. if it hadn't been so ruined.
"Yeah, so my dear little brother, thought it'd be a good idea to take my favorite shirt, soak it in paint and throw it at people." I said, annoyed.
Seth laughed, "Hey, it's a little brother's job to piss his sister off."
"Well, he shouldn't if he plans on living." I muttered.
"I guess that's how Leah feels.. Most of the time-" He stopped. Looking around. "Smoke?"
I took a deep breath. He was right, smoke. We looked up and saw the dark gray smoke filled the sky. He ran so fast, I had trouble keeping up.
The science wing of the school was on fire. Students panicked all around. Not 2 seconds before we got there and police cruisers filled the school parking lot. Seth slipped away and was talking to a man. From his car, I got that he was the chief of police. I walked closer to the fire. Unnoticed by the policemen who were ushering kids behind some barriers.
Red frizzy hair filled my vision.
"Soleil!" Paige grasped my arm, sobbing. Her pale, freckled face was covered in soot. Her clothes smudged with black. Terror in her eyes, "Lacy-" She fell into a coughing fit. "Is still ins-" I cut her off running to the door of the school. Fire blazed angrily. Spitting and whirling wildly. I stopped from grabbing the metal door handle. Fire conducts heat.
"Fire, that warms our homes and helps cook our food. Please do not burn me. Water that fills the oceans and river. Please protect me." As I grabbed the handle it sizzled against my skin but didn't burn.
Soleil!" Seth's yelled. But I ignore him and go in.
Inside I could feel the intense heat. The sizzling sensation was all over me. I moved through the fiery hallway. It moved around me, threatening me. Acting like a living creature.
"Help! Oh God someone please help!"
"Lacey!" I called.
"Help me!" I follow her voice. My body begins to ache. My muscles sore. Even a little bit of magic exhausts me. My eyes begin to water against the smoke. Vision blurring. "Help!"
The sound comes from right next to me. Janitor's closet. I grasp the doorknob and pull. It doesn't budge. "Lacey are you in there!"
Crying wails from inside. I tug harder. The fire growing menacingly, licking my skin. Time's running out. "Lacey, stand back." Her crying continues but I hear her feet shuffle back.
Please, grant me some power. To save this innocent.
My eyesight focuses. Every sight, every sound. My muscles tense, releasing my energy right about... NOW! The door falls back into a heap.
Lacey's terror filled eyes widen. "Y-y-you kicked th-th-the d-door down?"
"Come on, Lacey, We don't have time!" I pull her out and hold her close. Shielding her from as much of the flames as possible. She cried out as a flame licked her. Fire, thank you for not burning me, but she needs your help more. Water, thank you for cooling me, but she needs your protection more.
Her cry turns into painful groans. The fire burns at me, a hiss breaks through my teeth as we break through the door. Relief fills my body as I release my hold on the elements. Pain shoots up my leg. We both fall, Lacey coughing.
I pat her back."Are you okay?" I ask.
"It was- how did you- I'm not-" Her eyes water.
"Sunny!" Paramedics pick Lacey up and put her in a stretcher. Seth grabs my forearm. Pulling me up. He wraps his arms around me. "Are you insane." I pull away. His eyes are filled with questions. "How did you- The fire it-it-it?"
"She was in trouble. Had to-" The police chief walks up to us. His eyes filled with wonder. Great, he thinks I'm a hero.. more like the opposite. I may as well be the villan.
"Miss that was incredible, in all my years. I have never.." My vision blurs. His words begin to sound like I'm underwater. My world is spinning.
"Sunny! Sunny, Sunny!" Seth's voice panics. My balance gives out and fall back. His arms catch me, Seth calls my name over and over.
"I'm fine, I'm fine." I try saying, but no words come out. Too much energy, used too much power. My whole world tilts.
"We need a medic!" Someone yells. Why is he so loud?
"Please, don't say goodbye. You promised you wouldn't say goodbye." Seth says. "I've just found you, I don't want to lose you!" Why do you sound so scared? Don't worry about me.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm... fine....
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