Red Witch, hima [electronic reader txt] 📗

Lyall tried to reach me but they are stopped by their opponents. My eyes started to close; this will be my end I thought as the searing pain hit my body with fresh waves of energy. Her evil laugh echoed through my brains and is suddenly cut off. I opened my eyes to see what stopped her maniac laughter.

She is lying on the floor few inches away from me and she stared in fear at a woman standing in front of me in ragged clothes.

“Go, Serena. Before I fry you, I don’t want my children fighting with each other.” She said.

“Sorry, mother.” She apologized.

She stood up gracefully and bowed to her and turned to leave and before that she gave me death glare. I blanked out knowing that at least I’m not dead.


“Sera… please wake up.” I heard a familiar voice.

I tried to pry open eyes but the eyes lids were like heavy, I tried to feel but my body is numb, I’m dead. I thought. Someone shook my frame but I couldn’t respond even by a slight nod.

“Carry her to my home; I know what to do with her.” A strange voice said.

Last thing I knew I’m being carried away by two strong arms. I tried hard to find who it is when a faint earth smell hit me, Lyall I smiled and dozed off.

A warm and sticky liquid is poured into my mouth, it flowed through my entire system, I felt ticklish all over that only means my body is energizing. My eyelids fluttered to open.

“Not so soon, take some rest for a while.” The same strange and motherly voice commanded.

I woke up to the smell of coffee and home baked cakes. I’m resting in a small and yet cozy room. The room seems to be very old, parched walls, the old and creaky floorboards. I’m managed in one piece to the living room. The room is crowded, as they heard my footsteps they all stared at me. Their grim faces are slowly replaced by smiles.

“Having a snack without me, huh?” I cheered.

“Come and sit,” The lady gestured towards a small stool that is beside her.

She offered me some coffee and cake, I munched on them. It felt good to eat some real food after days of travelling.

“Thanks,” I replied with sweet smile.

“You are so like your mother.” She replied.

“Do you know my mom?” I asked.

“Of course, I would know my daughter.” She said.

That’s when I understood that she is speaking about Riona not my mom; of course none would know my mom here.

“Is that my aunt who attacked me?” I asked tentatively.

She nodded, her smile faded.

“Why is she on bad side?”

“I can’t choose sides for them, it’s their calling.” She must be clearly disappointed by her daughter. “Good thing at least one daughter is good.” I tried to pacify her.

“Lucy raised you well.” She smiled.

“You know my mom.” Lia and I said in chorus.

“Of course, it’s me who left you in their protection.” I am dumbfounded. “Why did you leave me? What happened?” I asked.

She sighed and leaned back into her chair; she closed her eyes and began.

When you’re still in your mother’s womb there is a prophecy told by your mother. According to the prophecy the first born in the next generation will be bearer of the prophecy. Your mom had child of human and Serena she carried child too. People expected the prophecy child will be Serena’s since it carried pure royal blood unlike you who is tainted with human blood. You were born under human supervision and a few seconds later Raven; Serena’s child is born. Damphir heard about the prophecy, he doesn’t want his reign to end so he chose to kill the prophecy child. She paused long before she began again. Your mother knew some day he would know that you’re the real prophecy child and he would come after you. She decided to keep you safe soon after your birth, she gave you to me. A year later she sent me a message that I should return the child to her human father. Being a seer she knows what is right for you so I took you to them. I even stayed a week to make sure you’re indeed safe.

“Did mom know that my parents…” I trailed off.

“She has no hint of that when she gave you away but as soon as she saw it, she told them. They accepted it gracefully. Your mom stayed there for a week and performed spells to keep your identity hidden hoping that would change everything.” So they knew what would become of them that night. Never once did they take it on me, they must really love me, Tears spilled and Lia enveloped her arms in mine, she rested her head on my shoulders and silently cried.

“How did they find me then?”

“Didn’t Alec tell you?” she asked.

I stared at him frowning, he sighed.

“I found you when you’re six. I smelled your blood when I’m on my way home. I followed the scent and it led me to your home. I didn’t know what happened in there but I saw a small child shrieking and crying, she is enveloped in red flames and the pull is great to me. I saw your father calming you down and your mom sang you to bed. I waited until everyone slept and got into your room. Even the magic drained you… you still had great pull, I took a look closer and when I saw you, I knew you’re Riona’s child since you are so like her and I knew you’re the prophecy child. From that day, I watched over you as per Damien’s instructions.”


“If you’re watching over me, why didn’t you save my parents?” It almost sounded like an abuse.

“I’m sorry, I was fighting with another vampire and when I reached your home. It’s already late.” He said his head held down.

“Child, don’t grieve over the past. You can’t change anything that has to happen.” Granma said.

I felt sorry for Alec, it isn’t his fault. It’s my entire fault; I’m the one who brought all this. I killed my cousin Raven and my parents.

“Is that why she turned into bad side?”

Granma frowned but a little after she understood me. “Serena blamed your mother and she wanted to kill you since she thought you’re the reason for Raven’s death.”

I hid my head on my knees and cried for everything that happened and is going to happen. Lyall sat beside me and hushed me; I hid in his shoulders and cried. One by one I heard them leaving the room. I cried into sleep, Lyall must have carried me here, I found lying in the feather bed.

The first thing I thought to do; to find Alec and apologize to him. He is standing outside in the barn when I walked to him, he turned towards me without a smile he turned his head away from me.

“I’m sorry,” we both said in unison.

I cut him off. “I know it’s not your fault, Will you forgive me for being rude?” I asked.

He smiled weakly.

“It’s not your fault for being the chosen one.” I nodded.

“Sera…” I heard granma calling. I ran inside. We ate breakfast.

“I’m going to teach you some particularly useful spells; you’re not going to last one more time if Serena plays on your mind. It’s a good thing that Aine thought of me and I reached you in time. ” She said.

I could see worried glances in everyone’s face; I must have scared them to death by my near death experience.

She taught me how to strike down someone with your energy; all you have to do is draw all your strength and gather them in your hands until a blue ball of energy is formed and throw it at a target in one swift movement. I tried a couple of times and at last when I felt the energy warm in my hands, I threw it randomly at the barn. It lit into fire, Lyall broke into laughter. I glared at him. Granma used the same energy to wipe away the flames.

“How did you do that?” I asked.

“It’s our thought that controls the power or kind of power.” She said.

She said that witches can stupefy a person; all she has to do is use the charm.

“I’m no charm caster.” I smirked.

She explained me how to do and made me remember since I can’t practice it on anyone here. She told me some really small spells for our daily needs. It’s nearly afternoon when she thought me how to use a shield. My mind is buzzing with all the new information.

“Granma, your powers are great advantage to us.” I chirped.

I sat exhausted on the floor. She looked uncomfortable at my comment.

“What’s wrong, granma?” I asked.

“I can’t take sides, they are both my children.” She mumbled.

What? What’s she talking about? I saw Lia held her mouth open, others are quite normal as if they heard nothing unusual, they must have known this.

“How could you, knowing what is at stake?” I asked.

She held her head down.” My mom always said that it takes courage to stand by truth and I don’t think you have the courage to do that.” I stomped away into my room and called, “Guys we’re leaving.”

Granma didn’t try to stop us. After a few miles walk I began to calm myself down. I should have been easy on her; she is just old and vulnerable. No, I didn’t think so she is capable of burning down the whole enemy clan but still she denies choosing.

None spoke to me; we made few quick stops and reached the garden of spirits. It looked almost like heaven, green grass shone making a thick blanket, and there are several trees that rose high into the air shielding us from sun.

“How do you know which one is the right tree?” Lia asked.

She showed the pattern in which the trees stood. The strange thing is that trees all seemed to circle around a particular tree, we moved in closer, I can see the power radiating all over.

“That is the tree,” she pointed to the center one.

“Good, get the fruit. We’ll go visit the nest.” I said.

I could see Aine beaming with joy. I smiled at her at least Aine found what she came for.

“Alec, stay with them please and ensure they are safe.” I pleaded him.

“Hop on,” Lyall changed into his wolf form as we neared the foot of the mountain. I sat on his back and buried my hands into his thick fur. He took me to the top of mountain in jet speed. He changed into human form and we walked over the mountains searching for the great nest but found none.

“I can’t walk any further.” I said sitting by a rock.

“I can carry you.” He offered.

“No need to be all hero, you must be tired too since you carried me all the way here.”