Chapter 3 Lucien

Hailey pov

"Get down",Aunt May said.

We got down and covered our eyes to stop the poisonous substance from entering our eyes.

"Police !Open up",a muscular commanding voice said outside our door and they were knocking on our door violently.For a moment the air seemed still and heavy .What is happening?What does the police want from us this time with all this brutality?I asked these unanswered questions in my head.

"Try to go down the basement everyone",Aunt May said.We crawled on our hinds and made our way to the steps but soon there was a violent sound as the door was kicked down by the men outside.

"Move faster",Aunt Laura said as she felt me slow down a little.

Inside the basement the smoke from the tear has was little and it had a compartment which we had built as a panic room.We walked into the panic room and closed the heavy door to the compartment.

As the door closed I heard hurried footsteps amd the door closed.

"Now what",I asked with alarm in my tone.

"We need to get out of here ",Aunty May said with urgency.

"They went inside that compartment. Break it down",the voices said showing that they had reached the basement.

"What do we do no",I said trembling with fear and anxiety my voice barely above a whisper.

"Yes we do need to get out of here fast.May help me with the candles I remember putting them in here",Aunt Laura said as she started looking for salt.

She took the salt and drew a circle with salt .Aunty May found the candle and lit it in the middle of the circle.

"Stand in the middle mija",Aunty Laura said to me which I did.

"Me transiero ,hic et nunc, ubi voluntas mea(I transfer myself,here and now,where my will is)",Aunty May started chanting and soon the candle which was in the middle suddenly turn off.

The moment I opened my eyes we were now standing in a meadow.We were nolonger standing in our panic room.

"Wow ,how did you just do that .Teach me pretty please",I enthusiastically said.

" Your abilities are remarkable ,kiddo.With proper training you will he able to do this and even more ",Aunty May said with a serious expression.

"Okay.But now we are in the middle of nowhere ,how are we going to go home.Talking about going back what does the police and that force want with us",I raised my questions.

"I think this happened for a purpose the goddess is showing us a sign that we have to start the mission amd your destiny now kiddo",Aunty May said.

I sat down feeling the cool air move swiftly gently swaying the grass as it moved.Just then the ground started to open up and three creatures crept out of the grass.This interms of built were different from the first one we had encountered back home.

"That is our cue.I hope you had eaten kiddo because we are going to run for our lives.",Aunty Laura said as she rushed near the forest nearby.

"Aunty wait for me too",I called as I ran following her.

After running a short distance we all were breathing heavily .I was already worn out,I was never the athletic type of girl.I always skipped gym class.

"Wait I need to catch my breath please wait",I said as I stood near a tree trunk.

"Mika what are you doing these creatures will catch up with us soon if you keep being this lazy",Aunty Laura reprimanded.

"Hey you are witches.Cant you just cast a spell something to teleport us or at least make us fly",I said whilst taking in large amount of oxygen.

"Silly me ,Why didn't I think of that earlier",Aunty May said.

"Think about what",I said looking at her.

"Everyone find a strong wooden stick ",she commanded and we did .I just found one and she continued ," Now hold the stick with your dominating hand arms extended upwards",she said.

"Now repeat after me,aeuris ,audi me,lignum volataire,meccum ferre(air,hear me,wood ,fly,carry me)",she commanded.

We started chanting the spells following her lead and the monsters were drawing close to us.

"Goosh faster Emily",she called out to me and I started chanting faster than my first pace.

The creatures had there claws open about to grasp my face in their large palms when I felt a gust of wind on my face. When I opened my eyes I was marvelled by what I saw.I was flying on the broom.I looked at my aunties and it seemed like they are used to this and it seemed my expression was giving them something to smile about.

"As I settled onto the broomstick, Aunty May's hands guided mine, helping me find the perfect grip. The wooden handle felt worn and smooth beneath my fingers, like a trusted friend. With a burst of excitement, Aunty Laura shouted, 'Aerius, audi me, lignum volitaire, meccum ferre!' The air around us began to vibrate, and the broomstick shuddered to life beneath me.

"We lifted off the ground, and the wind rushed past me, whipping my hair into a frenzy. The trees blurred together as we soared above the treetops, the moon casting an silver glow over the landscape. I felt a rush of exhilaration, my heart pounding in my chest. The wind buffeted me, but I felt secure, my aunties flying alongside me like guardian angels.

"As we flew, the world unfolded beneath us like a map. I spotted a glint of water in the distance – a lake, perhaps, or a river. The trees grew denser, casting long, ominous shadows on the ground. I felt a shiver run down my spine, but my aunties flew steadily on, their broomsticks responding to their every command."

"I guess you wont be needing to call the cab anytime soon kiddo",Aunty Laura chuckled.

"Very funny .Aunty .You know what am starting to get the hang of this.Wait a moment I saw that river in the vision where are we?",I asked when I noticed the surrounding starting to get familiar ,and it hit me that I had seen this place in the vision we had had.

As we flew over the treetops, Aunty May pointed out different landmarks and explained the supernatural creatures that inhabited them. "You see that cluster of trees over there? That's a faerie ring. The faeries are mischievous creatures, but they're generally harmless. However, you should never eat their food or drink their wine, or you'll be bound to their realm forever."

Aunty Laura added, "And those rocks over there? Those are the homes of the goblins. They're nasty creatures, always looking for trouble. But they're also fiercely loyal to their kin, so if you ever encounter one, be sure to show respect."

As we flew further, Emily asked, "What about the vampires? I've heard they're the most powerful supernatural creatures of all."

Aunty May's expression turned serious. "Yes, the vampires are indeed powerful. But they're also ruthless and cunning. They're divided into different covens, each with their own rules and hierarchies. And they're always looking for ways to increase their power and influence."

"Glad you noticed .We are now closing in the supernatural community.Here your insticts and abilities may start to manifest soon but we need to be low because danger is lurking in every corner.Most of the species to be aware of are vampires.They think we witches want to kill them so we have our own hostility",Aunty May said flying besides me.Her eyes were narrowed when she was saying all of this which quickly made me focus as she always does this when she wants to grap my concentration.

"Understood",I said and a gust of wind came from nowhere and we all fell of balance and fell to the ground.

I felt a new smell and I guess my insitct was growing ever since I stepped this place.In the darkness I saw two red eyes shooting daggers at us.

"W.I.T.C.H.E.S",came a husky cold voice from the shadows and it mad eme tremble a little.

"L.U.C.I.E.N",both my aunties said in unison with terror written on there faces.