THE HUMAN REALM
It's been two days since the twins and Jamal left the house. It was just like yesterday when he had watched them through the window, tiptoe into the car. He didn't stop them that day because he believed they made the right choice. But right now, though Alora had come to tell him that the kids are safe, he still finds it difficult to be at peace with himself. He has been out of work since they left. He couldn't concentrate at work. He sat on the stool at the bar section in his house. That place had been his solace zone. He couldn't help but drink himself to stupor. He has a great fear that Rose might find them and hurt them. Maybe he shouldn't have let them go?. Maybe he should have gone in search of them and brought them back home. He sighed. "Bethany!!" He yelledBethany rushed towards the bar. "Boss?. Your drinking again?"He ignored her question. "Refill"She shrugged off her next question. She stared at him with pity as she topped off his cupUNKNOWN DESTINATIONThe road was becoming narrow and crooked. "I think we are getting close" Ariana had said four hours ago. "I think we are getting close" she wanted to say but was stopped by Jasmine."You don't have to say it again. You've said that four hours ago, and we are still on the road. It doesn't seem we are getting there anytime soon"The rest nodded in agreement. Silent returned. After a while, Jamal broke the silence. "Guys, you all did not notice we've been moving in a circle?"Jabal brought the car to a stop. "I wanted to say that too"Ariana batted her lashes. She just noticed that too. "Let me check the map". She brought out the maps from her bag and went through them. She chuckled. "Sorry guys, I think we followed the wrong map""Wrong map?" They asked in unisonAriana nodded. "You mean we've been following the wrong route?""No...""No what?""Chill, Jasmine. She's trying to explain" Jabal answered. He knows
They entered the gate and the witch disappeared, leaving just the four of them. At first, they were confused about what route to follow but with the help of the map they had with them, they found their way to the Live river. It was a big river with an invisible bridge. You will have to pass a test before you can cross. They stared at each other wondering what their test would be. "Ariana, do you have any idea, what the test will be?" Jamal askedAriana shook her head. She was as confused as the rest. "Nah. I think we will just wait and see what happens next""Maybe we should try crossing over" Jasmine suggestedJabal furrowed his brows. "Are you for real?. There isn't any bridge to cross""We try crossing it, it's just a suggestion, ok?. What if we are not supposed to pass any test?"Jabal hissed. "You...""This is not the time to start an argument," Ariana said, rolling her eyes"Jabal is just been an asshole. Maybe we don't need a test. If
As they walked amidst the market, no one stared at them or notice their appearance. "Don't you guys think something is wrong somewhere?" Jasmine whispered"Why are they going about their normal business without talking to them?" Ariana thought. She turned to face Jamal who was closer to her. "There is something strange here. I will try talking to one of them". Jamal nodded. Ariana walked closer to a woman who was selling fish. She displayed the fishes in a star shape. Her eyes were focused on the fish she was cutting. She had cut some into some strange shape. At first, Ariana was afraid to talk to her but having gotten a go-ahead from the rest, she picked up the courage. "Good morning ma'am" she greeted.The woman stared above Ariana's head and continue cutting the fish. Ariana batted her lashes and returned to meet the rest who had tried their luck in talking to the rest of the villagers. They stood in the middle of the market, confused about what to do next. They had tho
THE RED-HAIRED WITCHES COVENEmma has decided to take a walk across the field. Anna had taken the twins, Kira and Kiran for a music class. Kira can sing and control people in the process, while Kiran is very good with instruments that can be used for various magical purposes. Anna had taken them to the training ground so they could get used to their powers and also control them, leaving Emma alone in the house. Since she did not want to visit other witches, believing they might be busy with one or two things, in preparation for the spring festival, that's the reason she decided to take a walk.As she walked amid the morning glory flowers, she couldn't help but enjoy the sweet fragrance from the flowers. They reminded her so much of a place that had refused to go away from her heart, though she couldn't get the clear view of it. It was like something she does every day, maybe from her past life or right before she lost her memory. Though no one could tell where she came fro
THE EARTH WITCHES COVENThe member of the council in the earth witches coven gathered to have a brief meeting in Ella's study room. They had received a letter of threat, just after the first cockcrow. And just like Ariana had sent Mira to warn them, Rose was the one who sent the letter. A letter of their impending doom. The person who had received the letter had shared the news with the rest members and by the time the letter got to Ella, there were already commotions amidst the rest of the coven members. They knew their lives were in great danger and they couldn't help but weep. Even their magic couldn't help them.It was a great sorrow for them that the twins and Jamal whom they had considered their source of hope, are yet to get the answer they seek. No one knew if they got to Alaska or if they had seen the great witch. No one knew when they will be back. They lamented. When would they be back to save them from Rose and Malcolm, their greatest rival? They had thou
ALASKAThe great witch ushered the kids into her home. They entered the cave and their mouth opened in awe. It was an elegant house. They couldn't call it a room cause it was more like a full house, having so many rooms in it. The arrangement of the furniture was a surprise to them. And from the look, you could tell the bodies of the couches were made of expensive materials. They were neatly arranged and also in an elegant style. The television was rooted to the wall. It was so big they wondered what she needed it for. A smaller or maybe medium size would have been enough for, they thought. The curtains were sea-blue colors with a red flower design in the middle of them, matching with the color of the chairs. The floor was tiled black with little fishes as its design. The living room was painted in sea blue. The light from the bulbs was blue too. They couldn't stop staring. "Welcome to my humble abode," the great witch said, jerking them back to reality."Thanks"The
She froze to her spot. Why would the door suddenly fall to the ground with a large thud?. She was scared to death. She ran quickly into hiding. "Wow, my power worked," someone said. She recognized the voice so well. Isn't that Jamal? she thought. It has to be his. She had grown up hearing that voice every day. She could identify the voice anywhere and anytime. She heard the sound of cracking again. She peeped through her hiding. The door was been lifted by an unknown force. She stared in delight. Could it be Jamal doing this again?. She shook her head. What if it was a prank or a way to lure her out of her hiding?. What if they are trying to take her like they've taken the rest?. She sat back making sure none of her body was visible enough for anyone to see.She was seated for a while. She lost track of time. She was also very hungry but she was afraid to go out for fear that she might be taken. "Don't tell me Jasmine is still asleep" someone said. The voice sounded like
THE EARTH WITCHES COVENIt was a great surprise to Ella when she found out Ariana knew the destination of the red-haired witches. How did she come about the place?. How come she knew where the red-witches were and she never told her?. She thought they are very close. Close enough to know what happens to her and around her. She stared at Mira. "How come she knew about the place?""I-it, i-it w-was" Mira shudderedElla sighed. She knew Mira was afraid to tell her the truth. "Mira, you need to tell me the truth, ok. Every part of it". Mira nodded. "Now, take a deep breath". Mira did as she was told. "Good. Now start talking""It was during the time I had a strange reaction on my body and I was asked to get a plant which could only be found in the red-witches territory". she took a break, sighed, and then continue. "No one agreed to go for me. So, when I decided to go alone, Ariana offered to help. I don't know how she got the location""Mira, you're lying. You'