"New Beginnings"

*Narrator*

Something stirs in the underworld as a massive spike in demonic energy is felt throughout the castle corridors. One demon goes in search of the power spike and spies a young girl who can wield both demonic and witch like powers and he secretly wonders if she is who he's looking for. He follows her closely and watches her from a distance before losing her in a large crowd and returning to the underworld more frustrated than before.

Luna’s POV:

I'm walking through the familiar streets when a now hiring sign in a high end bar catches my eyes. Money is no longer an issue since I graduated from college and inherited my parent's estate but it would be nice to feel somewhat normal. I look up at the large white fluorescent sign hanging on the outside of the building. The sign read Angels Keep. What an interesting name, I think to myself as I walk inside.

The interior was beautiful. The walls were gold and offset with paintings hung in satin black frames. There was an occasional black wall to offset the gold ones and giant black and gold speckled floor vases with greenery sat in corners and along some of the walls around the room. The counters were gold with black trim and the chairs at the bar counter had gold legs with black vinyl cushions. There were a few tables with matching chairs scattered here and there. There was a large wall length mirror on the wall behind the bar and a massive liquor cabinet on one side.

I suddenly catch a whiff of a scent I'm familiar with and I begin to look around wildly. Not seeing the person I was smelling I shook my head and disappointment sets in. I haven’t seen her in years and she's probably nowhere near this place anymore I sigh inwardly as I recall my old friend. I suddenly spot an older gentleman standing at the far end of the bar.

"Excuse me sir. I'm here about the open position." I speak clearly to him.

"Yeah? It's part time only but the pay is decent." The gentleman replies as he dries a glass with the bar towel in his hand.

"That's not a problem for me sir. I've just gotten back in town and would like to get back on my feet again as soon as possible. I replied with a smile.

The man looks my way and looks me over for a moment as if he's searching for something.

"Hmm, well be here tomorrow at 5pm. I need your dress and shoe size for your uniform. Heels aren't a problem for you are they?" The man replies

"No, heels won't be a problem. I'm a four in a dress and a size seven in heels." I say as I shake my head.

"When you get here tomorrow I'll have you fill out the formal paperwork. If you want to show up a few minutes early to fill everything out you can. Name's Jack by the way what's yours?" He asks.

"My name's Luana Kenneally, but everyone just calls me Luna." I reply.

"Alright Luna. Be here tomorrow and the job's yours." He replies.

"Thank you so much! I will definitely be here!" I say with a smile and then quickly leave the bar.

I feel excitement building within me as I make my way to the train station. I bought a one way ticket to Oakington and boarded the train. I start getting antsy the closer I get to my parents old homestead. I've missed this place so much. I had inherited all of my parent's assets upon their death but since I was still a year away from graduating I was unable to stay in Oakington and finish my schooling here. My parents wanted to ensure I graduated so I was to only get my inheritance upon graduating.

Once I'm back in Oakington I catch a cab and head to the old house. To my surprise the old creek stone cottage is still in immaculate condition. There are woods all around so I'm completely secluded. If I remember correctly the house sat in the center of 150 acres of property.  I waited till the cab left then snapped my fingers. I had destroyed all the keys that came into my possession for fear of them being discovered by Samael. The door knobs instantly changed and a new set of keys appeared in my hand. I quickly went inside to find that everything remained the same as it was when I left. There were scorch marks on the wall and ceiling in the hallway just in front of the open living room door. They said when I found my parents that I exploded into a fiery rage attacking anyone who came close to my parents with fire before eventually losing consciousness. The house looks great otherwise and other than needing a good cleaning the place was still as beautiful as I remember.

I quickly began cleaning up the old cottage using my magic here and there. I started in the two upstairs bedrooms first cleaning and moving things as needed. I moved all the belongings I was keeping to the downstairs master bedroom then I started cleaning the last room upstairs which was my father's old study. While cleaning his old desk I found a set of keys to his old car. I slid them into my pocket and finished cleaning the upstairs. I made quick work of the living room using my magic to get rid of the scorch marks, and then made my way to the dining room and kitchen saving the master bedroom for last. I arranged the room the way I wanted and began boxing up some of my parent's belongings and storing them in the closet just under the stairs.

I sat down in the freshly cleaned living room when I suddenly remembered the keys I found. I quickly jumped up and headed for the garage. Once inside I spot a large black car cover. I lifted it up to find my father's White 1969 SS 396 Chevrolet Camaro. I had almost forgotten about this car! I remember it took him weeks to get it here from the states when he bought it. I run back in and grab my wallet then get in the car. I cross my fingers as I use the keys to turn over the ignition. I'm filled with happiness when I hear the rumble of the car as it starts up. I press the garage opener on the keyring then head towards the town as I breathe a sigh of relief.