Chapter 1
Faye for once was not her usual flighty self, today was a big day. The teens had been planning this particular ritual for well over a month. In a few short hours they would know the composition of the previous circle. Know the secrets being kept from them. Diana hoped her father would forgive her for this betrayal, taking her mothers cantus was imperative. The revealing spell was the perfect way to verify the claims made by Lilly Armstrong.
Adams soft baritone broke the young witch away from her thoughts, "Diana, Cassie's finished the ritual circle. It's time to begin."
The main parlour of the manor had been scrubbed clean, the grimoire had repeatedly mentioned that purification of the ritual sight was essential to success. We all wore cotton floor length kaftans. Cassie gestured to everyone to get into position and the ritual began.
"I evoke the ancient rite of power, blood and soul offered in service. Ancestors rise and share your knowledge. We beseech you bless us through the totems.
Aguses - Adam.
Acathla - Cassie.
Falain - Diana.
Demain - Jacob.
Elia - Faye.
Denarius - Melissa."
The blood in the ritual bowl sizzled and evaporated. A glowing light emitted from the folded notes before the teens. Smiles spread across their lips, Each more shocked then the next at their success. Such a complicated spell and it worked the first time they were all so proud. But then the fear kicked in of what the spirits had told them. Each looked furtively at the other and grabbed the folded pieces of paper.
The parchment placed within the Center of the circle listed the names of their predecessors. Charles Meade, Angel Meade, Ethan Conant, Amelia Blake, Dawn Chamberlin and John Blackwell. All Adam could think was his mother had lied, she was not bound to the previous circle. Maybe she had been also made up the story regarding Diana and her mother.
Adam held the paper in his hand with a sick sense of fear, bile rose in his throat. If the spirits answered his question very soon he would be forced to murder Cassie's father. John maybe a dark practitioner but he was still a member of her limited family. The elixir may have dulled his feelings for her but he still didn't want to cause her any more pain. He took a deep breath and unfolded the piece of paper. "The Blackwell heir in magic and soul will bathe in Conanant blood. Kill the magic, remove the threat." It didn't make sense but he would think more on it later.
Next it was Cassies turn she read her note " What once was broken must be brought back together, bind the circle bind their magic." The young blond smiled, her role was difficult but manageable. Atleast her relationship with Diana would not get any worse. Finding out they were half sisters had put a real strain on their already tenuous bond.
" Guess it's my turn next." She smiled at her friends and opened her note, a happy smile spread across her lips. "All that was taken will be restored. Mother, father and child will stand as one." Finally some good news, Adam and Cassie smiled happy for their friend. While waves of hostility came off the rest of the circle. Destinies would soon be revealed and corrupted in Chance Harbour. The opportunity for redemption would present itself , but few would take notice.
The next chapter will have angel Meade with a explanation of why the ritual was carried out.