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Chapter Seven: The Rogue Wizard
Mildred watched as Hecate left, She couldn't help the relieved sigh. HB was stressed, She could see it. She decided she'd do her best with the task at hand, if she did well, maybe Hecate's faith would be restoried! When Maud Sneaked in, She thought this could go one of two ways. They'd get everything done faster, Or Hecate would give them more detention. Just as long as she doesn't see Maud, It'd be fine.
"I saw Miss Hardbroom Leave, Thought you could use a hand" Maud Said as she came up to stand next to Mildred. "What's the plan?"
"Mildreds got a System.." Enid Said, with the cheeky smile of hers, the one that said 'this is funny but stupid'.
MIldred shot her a look before speaking "Label them, put them into Alphabet groups then we can put them back in order." Mildred said, It was a solid plan for her. Given that Hecate had not Intervened, it meant they were on the right track. Maud Joined them in taking the coulored Stickers and placing them on the correct Jars. Maud was the smartest of the three of them. Maud was the Education Smarts. Enid was the Street Smarts. Mildred was.. The Non Magical Smarts. It was a perfectly Even triangle that worked well for all involved. Not so much for those not involved however.
"I know.." Mildred started, she had a pressing question, but she didn't want to seem.. Obsessed or pushy about it. "I know I asked earlier, but I was wondering if there was anything else you could tell me about Rogues?" It wasn't Just Curiosity, Despite all that happened, she truly loved her mother. She didn't want to see any harm come to her. She'd Expected her to be stone by now, But for some reason, she was still walking, talking, and attacking. She couldn't help but wonder some more on the whole 'rogue witch' situation. She doubted any others would be quite like her, but perhaps some more knowledge would help her understand.
"Oh! We should tell her the story of Gwydion!" Enid's Face Lit up in pure Excitement. Maud smiled and nodded.
"Whos.. Gwydion..?" Mildred asked, looking between her friends, then back to the task at hand. She wanted to know, but she also wanted to finish this task. She didn't want a longer time in Detention.
"The last Rogue.. It all started Nineteen years ago.." Maud Started, She sounded Mysterious, as if telling a horror story. "Gwydion was a very powerful Wizard"
"He Believed alllll Wizards should be on the same level as the Great Wizard." Enid Spoke nodded slightly, as if recalling it bit by bit. "He Blamed the Thirteen Witches for why there could only be one, He also blamed them for a few other things.."
At Mildreds Confused Look Maud Cut in. "The Thirteen is a powerful coven, responsible for the code.. It's another story all together, Millie".
Enid Nodded then Continued. "Gwydion confronted the Grand Wizard before going rogue. He started Attacking Covens Linked to the Thirteen.." Enid Paused for dramatic effect. "He destroyed bases, Killed Witches, Hunted them down. He was near impossible to find, and near impossible to predict." It was Eerily similar to Mildred's Mother. Although, she hadn't killed any witches, or hunted them down. She Destroyed Pentangles.
The Door Opened, Mildred and Enid's head shot up, And Maud Dropped down to the floor. Miss Hardbroom walked in and back to her desk. "Maud Spellbody, I do hope that if you're in here, you're helping, not Hindering." She spoke Completely Even, Of course she knew Maud was here! Nothing gets past her. Slowly Maud stood back up and continued to label.
"Helping, Miss Hardbroom" Maud said, side eyeing her mates. "We were just.. Telling Millie a history story.. To Educate her a bit." Hecate looked at her, raising an eyebrow. Mildred could just see her thinking 'when did I ask?'
Instead, Hecate Simply responded with "Very well". And Went back to her Paperwork, Mildred Looked to Enid to continue.
"The Grand Wizard managed, By A Merical, To find our Gwydion's Next Move.. The South of France" Mildred saw Miss Hardbrooms head slowly rise to look at them. Maybe surprised by the topic.
"He Sent a Small, But powerful Coven of Seven Witches and Two Wizards he felt was close to the same power as himself to head Gwydion off" Maud Spoke Her attention turning to Millie.
"The Witches got dubbed the Seven, They Have Statues and everything. The Two Wizards got given Titles.." Enid Said, Nodding to herself.
"Oh! Right there was.. Rothbart the Brave and.. Isaac the Powerful!" Maud Nodded, as if to confirm it. It had not Slipped Mildreds Mind that Hecate was still watching them, Her Work left abandoned on the table before her.
"Wait.." Mildred said, They were giving her so much Information, it was hard to keep up. She'd need them to write this down later. "The Brave.. Powerful?"
"Wizards and Witches who do great things can be awarded a Title by the Grand Wizard." Maud Confirmed.
"It's how they got it that was really interesting.." Enid Spoke, Mildred had seen her excited about many things, but this was the first time she'd seen her so excited about history. "The Witches and Wizards Headed him off.. In the end only three people got home that day. Isaac the Powerful destroyed the Rogue Wizard, But in return.. Gave his life.." She sounded so dramatic over it.
"You know so much.." Maud Said, Equally as shocked.
"My Mom was in one of the covens that was attacked, she'd tell me the story every Hallow's Eve." Enid had some lovely memories with her family, even if they were always working.
Mildred Looked to Hecate, Her eyes now down cast. If Mildred didn't know any better, She would have thought she was sad. Maybe she knew someone who died that day. "Is.. Is it true, Miss Hardbroom?" Hecate's eyes snapped to look at her, an eyebrow raised. "The story of the Wizard and Witches that gave their life.. Is it true? Did only three people return home?"
Hecate let out a sigh as she nodded. "Gwydion took out Four Witches in the first Ten Minutes. He Injured two others. The Seventh Witch Deemed the life of her witches of great Importance. She Focused on Healing, and trying to keep them alive.." She trailed off for a moment before continuing. "Rothbard agreed, and decided to retreat, they needed to come back with twice the force. They had already evacuated the coven, There was no concern there." Mildred noticed something, She knew this story really well, far too well. It just confirmed the fact that Hecate must have known someone.
"I-Isaac.." Her Voice broke slightly, it was uncharacteristic to Mildred, Hecate was always so strong and Put together. Something was off. "He stayed Behind to cover them, allowing The Seventh Witch and Rothbard to Take the other two to safety. Isaac defeated him single handedly, Sacrificing himself in the meantime." She Quickly Opened her Clock.
"Put the Bottles back onto the shelves, The -Three- Of you can finish it during tomorrow's Detention." It didnt surprise Mildred that Maud had now been Lumped with them. Without waiting for a reply, Hecate whipped up her arms, Transferring herself out of there.
"Well, That was weird.." Enid Muttered, grabbing a load of battles and moving to place them back onto a shelf, they should get a move on. It was almost dinner time, after all.
Bonus: The Story Of Gwydion.
Born to a long Line Of Wizards, Gwydion [gwid-ee-ohn], Believed that all Wizards should be on an Equal Standing. He Believed the thirteen were responsible for this unbalanced power ration between them. He sought to undo their doings. He had spoken to the Grand Wizard, Making Promises to cause wrecking if something wasn't done. The Grand Wizard Dubbed him crazy, and banished him from his home. "Do Not return to me until you have come to your senses!" He yelled. "Unless you wish to incur my wrath!" Unfortunately, it was the Grand Wizard who should have been afraid.
The Next night, a report came in that a Minor Coven had been attacked and Killed. There were no Witnesses left to name the attacker, at first, The Grand Wizard had thought it to be a Witch Hunter. Although they hadn't had one for many years, they still lurked in the shadows.
It would be a month later that they would Identify the Killer, After he had attacked and Killed a few more covens. The Grand Wizard was Outraged. He tracked the movements, the patterns, and looked for any connections to the covens. When He found they all had Links, He could begin to predict the next movement.
He Contacted a Coven he had a strong Attachment with, after all, His mother was once one of them. The Coven of Moonstone, An Elite group of Witches, Each with their own Magical Gifts. To Accompany the Seven Witches, He Called Upon a Childhood friend, Rothbart Ocidian. And a Wizard he entrusted most, Isaac Hardbroom.
The Nine Magic Uses warned the Coven hiding out in the South of France, And Evacuated them successfully. When the Rogue Wizard Transferred in, The Nine of them hit him with a blocking spell. It was Unsuccessful. Gwydion, The once brilliant Wizard, Looked almost green. His eyes take on a black shade, and his nails are scarily long. He was Changing with each abuse of his power, he was becoming a Monster.
He Shot down Four witches in a matter of Ten Minutes, Wounding another two just after. He Laughed as the Seventh Witch Ran to her fallen Comrades, seeking to bring someone home with her. She would not let her coven be wiped out that day. The Two Accompanying Wizards shielded her.
Rothbart Insisted they leave and come back another day, While Isaac insisted they may never have another chance like this. In the End, Rothbart and the Seventh witch grabbed the two wounded, and fled. Leaving Isaac to win the battle, while losing his life.
The Fifth Witch died from her Injuries that day, While the Sixth Witch Recovered. The Grand Wizard gave Titles to the Coven, Dubbing them the Seven, The Second Greatest Coven to ever live. Only second best to the Thirteen. Rothbart for His Bravery and courage in saving a witches life, was Dubbed Rothbart the Brave. While Isaacs Immense strength as hero of many, Was dubbed Isaac the Powerful.
The Grand Wizard had said, That with every rogue, they get more powerful. It is important that at the slightest sign of problems, they be stopped, no mercy must be given, For the greater good of the Magical World. To Go with his words, He Erected a Monument to every fallen witch, Paired with Nine Statues, One for each fighter that day.
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