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PROLOGUE
I stood there, staring back at her. What was she doing here? How did she get here? The
possible reasons eluded me at the moment. I had questions. Many of them, in fact, but how
would I know if shes telling the truth? If she even remembers what happened, or how it
happened. Only one way to find out
I walked to her slowly, trying not to startle her, and then stood directly in front of her.
When I raised my hand to touch her face she flinched.
Im sorry, I didnt mean to I began to apologize but she interrupted me.
Theyre cominghere. You have to run theyre coming! she cried.
I know. I said wearily.
They kept saying The Red Eyed QueenI saw hershe looked human the rest were
some kind ofcreatures. She whispered barely coherent before her legs gave out and she
collapsed into my arms.
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CHAPTER ONE
The Blue Eyed Girl
Why are you doing this to me Cassidy? Im sorry and you know that.right?
My sister Cassidy was angry with me again today. What did I ever I do to herbesides
borrow here stuff? This time I think its because I lost her favorite earrings. It wasnt evenmy
fault. I had them in my ears when she saw them and she jumped me. It wasnt my fault they flew
off; she could have just asked me for them. But she said I shouldnt have had them in the first
place. Whatever! So now she says shes going to get an apartment. Boy is she glad shes old
enough.
Ashley Cordelia Silvers, where is my red skirt? Cassidy shouted from her room.
I dont have it, I swear. I shouted back.
I really didnt have it that time but if I did I wouldnt have said so. I wouldnt want her
jumping me again. My sister was so lame. She used to think that monopoly really helps you plan
for life. As if a dog could buy a utility, come on. Shes always studying and doing the good girl
thing. Boring!
Im Ashley, as you might have figured, everyone loves me. I just turned fifteen. I was
the most popular girl in my old school but Im off to high school now. Im blondenot
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stupidand I have strange blue eyes.The rest of my familys eyes are brown, but mine...with no
exaggerationglow. Not sometime but always.Some people described them as magical because
they tend to glitter a little. But my grandfather had these eyes, and so did his grandfather
apparently. But my grandfather died when I was eight years old.
Cassidy finished packing an hour later and headed off to her new apartment. Meanwhile I
was bored to tears in the house alone. Mom went to work and dad went fishing with my little
brother Emmett. So I was left watching television which, by the way, had nothing fun on it. So I
decided to have fun cleaning out the house. Yeahright! I actually went to the movies with my
friend Julie. Julie Bottleeny was my best friend in the whole wide world. I met her in pre-school
as we fought over the blue crayon. I wanted to draw my eyes but it turned out that she wanted to
draw my eyes too. So I reconciled with the orange crayon so I could draw her hair. We have
been friends ever since. But now we were forced to go our separate ways. Her mom and dad
were wealthy so they didnt think that my new high school was good enough for Julie. Instead
they decided to move to Los Angeles even though they only got rich a year ago. Well, I guess
that Mr. Bottleeny was good at his job so he should keep them that way. But that meant that this
weekend would be our last weekend together and Id be lonely at school on Monday.
Now, even though I was the one with the glowing, blue eyes, Julie was mostly the eye
catcher. I always wore shades as much as I could when I went out but Julie couldnt hide that
longhair of hers. Note my emphasis on long. She had creamy peach toned skin, big silvery gray
eyes and her hair was full, curly, fire red and reaching about ten inches below her waist. Who
could compete with that? My hair was only half way down to my elbow.
We got to the movies about ten minutes early since we didnt know which movie we
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wanted to see yet. We decided to watch an old movieAvatarbecause we knew that we only
wanted to talk and say our goodbyes. So we sat waiting for the movie to start.
Ashley, have you decided what you are going to wear? You know, for your first day of
high school? Julie asked.Fashion was always a fun topic
No I havent. I figured Id do that tomorrow. Youknow, to pass the time of being lonely
here without you. But thats the question I should ask you. Youre the one going to L.A. so what
are you going to wear?
I know, I know. She sighed. Im going to shop in L.A. so I could have their fashion.
But you know I have it under control like I always do.
Wish I could say the same for your hair. Your hair is beautiful but what are you going to
do with it. Its so long,Repunzel. You dont have to cut it, I guess, but
But whatAshley? she asked in an annoyed tone. She always did this when it came to
her hair. She loved her hair and cutting it wasnt an option for her.
I sighed, Forget I said anything Julie. Youll be just fine in the heat of Los Angeles with
knee length hair. I said sarcastically.
Your right, she conceited. Id have to find out if a hair dresser there could handle my
hairbut only to braid itno cutting
Works for me; come on, the movie is about to start.
We went into Avatar and there were only five people there. And so we began our
goodbyes.
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###
The next morning, Saturdaythe one before school, I had a whole day planned. I didnt
usually plan but Julie was leaving for Los Angeles today. So I got ready and headed downstairs
for breakfast. To my appreciation mom was already dressed too. But every good has a bad. My
annoying little brother was coming along. Emmett was nine years old, short, with big front teeth,
blonde hair and brown eyes. He was born to annoy me so my life wouldnt be as easy going as
its supposed to. My family was basically a bunch of brown eyed blondeswith the exception of
me of course.
We lived in the small town of Chesterville so we drove to the so called mall as small as
it was. I had already shopped for my new school outfits but now it was time to buy my perfect
first days outfit. And then to fill out my day I would have a long lunch with my mom and
brother and then spend the night at Cassidys place. I finally gother to agree to have me over for
the first time.
The minute we got to the mall I threw my shades on and I was off to the first store. There
were some impressive clothes in these stores.
In the end I had the cutest outfit evera pink, short skirt with white and gray plaid lines
and thin pleats, high socks and gray flats with a small pink bow on top each. And that was just
the bottom half of my outfit. The top half was a white top with pink trimmings, a grey fitted
blazer and two pink bows to hold my hair backand I almost forgot the small pair of
sophisticated shades to hide my eyes. Its going to be perfect all of it.
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CHAPTER TWO
The Green Eyed Boy
After a long shopping day, I finally had what I wanted; so much so that I decided to take
Emmett to the toy store. Mom gave him some money and we headed over. Inside the store was
small with only three short isles. Toys were everywhereof courseand there was a jaunty
little tune coming from the speakers on the ceiling. Emmett ran off to take a look while I just
strolled around. I turned into an isle; not watching where I was goingit was so quite that I
figured that there werent any other customersand bumped into someone. A Barbie doll box
fell out from their hands.
Oh sorry! I apologized, immediately dropping to the floor to pick up the box. Inside
the box, next to the Barbie, was a mirror. In that mirror I saw the reflection of the most
remarkable male face I have ever seen. He had the Damon Salvator hair and the Edward Cullen
smile. His expression was playful at the time. Even though the rest of his face was beautiful, that
wasnt what caught my attention the most. It was his eyesthey were bright green, like a really
healthy lawn in the bright summer sun. But not only that! His eyes werent just bright, they were
almost glowing too. In fact, they were just like minebut green.
Hey, are you okay down there? he asked after a moment, his heavenly voice coming
from behind the semi-circle of his perfect pearly white teeth.
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Yeah, I am. I answered shaking my head to make myself focus. As I got up my shades
fell off, I must have shaken them loose. He gasped and I quickly retrieved my shades from the
floor.
Is something wrong? I asked casually.
No, your eyes just surprised me. Ive never met someone with eyes like mine before.
Except that yours are blue and much, much prettier.
Thanks. I said with my cheeks burning. Neither have I.
Wow I think Im in love.
We were just staring at each other nownever knew that staring was so refreshing. Then
I heard Emmett. Damn! Leave it to him to ruin my moment.
Hey wheres the guy who works here? he shouted from the front counter. Thats when I
saw the guysshirt, he worked here. His uniform was all greeneven the pants. Weird
Who the heck is working here? Emmett yelled again.
Emmett shut up! I yelled back.
The boy was staring at me still, as if he hadnt heard Emmett shouting. Hey greenie, my
brother needs you. I said tapping his shoulder.
Oh. He shook his head and started walking towards the counter. I followed. So is it
only my eyes you see? he asked Because my name isnt greenie, its David. David Marsters.
No,David. I was referring to your uniform, I giggled and my name is Ashley. Ashley
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Silvers. I mocked.
He went behind the counter and took the action figure my brother was holding.
Hey kid, do you want another one of these, its on me? David offered Emmett.
Sure, thanks! Emmett exclaimed.
Dont thank me, thank Ashley.
My name sounded so much better when he said it. When Emmett went to get another
action figure, David handed me a small toy locket.
And heres something for you. he said.
I opened it and there was bright blue and green swirly lip-gloss in it. My face burned red
againand I put it in my pocket.
Thanks. I said and he winked.
I left with Emmett after he retrieved his toys saying bye to David. Then we met mom
outside the store and went to get something to eat. Cassidy had decided to join uswhich was
really good because she had a car. We could just go straight to her place afterwards.
###
Later at Cassidys place...
Wow sis, this place is nice. I said as I walked through the door.
Thanks.
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Whered you get all the money to pay for this?
I stole it.
Sweet!
Im kidding.
Really? I couldnt tell I said sarcastically.
She laughed. I took myself on a tour of the place. There was one master bedroom and a
guest bedroom, a bathroom in the master bedroom, a bathroom in the hall, a hallof course, a
living room and finally a kitchen. She didnt even unpack yetexcept her bed. Now I knew why
she agreed to have me over.
Spending the night with Cassidy was great. We unpacked for most of the night but we
had fun anyway. After unpacking we had ice cream and we watched TV. I couldnt even
remember when I fell asleep.
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I woke up in the morning to find Cassidys face right over mine.
Ahhh, Cassidy! What the heck? I exclaimed.
Hi sis, guess what?
I sighed and sat up. What Cassidy?
Well, I was thinking she started to say.
Thats a shocker. Congrats! I interrupted and plopped back down on the pillow, ready
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to go back to sleep.
I was thinking about your perfect outfit that you showed me yesterday and realized that
you forgot to get the perfect earrings for them. She continued as if I wasnt trying to ignore her.
Youre right! I gasped, flying right back up into my seated position.
But dont worry because I took care of it. I have the perfect earrings for your outfit.
See? she held out her hand and there was a pair of beautiful silver earrings with a small
diamond dropping from the stud of each. There was also a matching necklace with a little silver
bow pendant. Apparently I forgot that too. Damn, Julie would never have let me forget those.
Oh mythank you, thank you, and thank you. Cassidy youre the best!
Awww I know.
After spending half of Sunday with Cassidy, watching TV and telling her about David, it
was time to go home. It was kind of sad to leave, but when I got home, all I could think about
was school. I just wanted Monday to start.
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My alarm went off at precisely six a.m. and my eyes flew open.
Monday morning. I said to myself when I woke up and I let out a heavy sigh. There
was no sleep left in me anymore because there wasnt any room for anything more than
excitement. It was the first day of high school with entirely new people. Now I had to get ready
for this new stage in life, for new connections. Abruptly, I was painfully nervous. What if I
didnt make any connections? Im a fairly connectable personbut what if? Then Id be a lonely
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nerd or geek or something! Id have to be quiet while the cheerleaders pick on me and peer
pressure would force me to not tell my authorities about it. Yes, Id have to carry theirbooks.
Ahhh. Ive watched enough teen movies about High School and cheerleaders.
My heart was beating rapidly while it started to sink in. I took four very deep breaths to
sturdy myself. I thought about it some moremaybe I was being ridiculous. Yeah, thats it, I
was being ridiculous.
Okay Ashley, calm down. I told myself.
There was suddenly a knock on my door that it startled me so violently that I fell off my
bed.
Ashley, get dressed and come down for breakfast. You dont want to be late. Mom
said.
Okaymom. I groaned as I got off my face.
I took a nice warm bath, got dressed in my Perfect-for-my-first-day-of-high-school outfit
and went downstairs for breakfast.
Oh honey, you look so cute with that outfit! mom said as I walked into the kitchen.
Thanks I beamed.
Finally, after all the waiting at home, I was here in front of my new school. Mom had just
driven off and I was now gazing at the beauty of the school. It was massive, way bigger than my
last one and so pretty with the contrast of the white walls and the healthy green plants with their
red, yellow and pink flowers.
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While I was staring someone bumped into me and just continued walking. How impolite.
I shook my head and walked into the building. Wow! The inside was just as massive and
beautiful as the outside. But I didnt have time to stare for long, as I soon found out. The bell
rang and I wasnt even in class yet!
I struggled to get my class schedule out of my bag as the hallways emptied. I finally got it
out and saw that my first class was in room 314. I was near room 014! Great.. Then someone
bumped into meagain.
Hey, dont you people say excuse me? I said as I turned to see who it was. I probably
shouldnt have said that.
I dont know about thosepeople but my name is Principal Dona Gee. And you Ms.
He prompted for my name.
Ashley Silvers. I saidimmediately.
Ms. Silvers, you are late for class. He finished.
I II I stuttered, too terrified of getting detention on my first day to speak properly.
Its okay Ms. Silvers;we always get a stray freshman on the first day. Just dont make it
a habit. He said smiling.
Of course not, sir.
Great. Which class do you have now?
Chemistry sir
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Ah... Chemistry, very goodI was on my way to Biology to give a note to a teacher in
room 315. If my memory serves me correctly, Chemistry is in room 314.
I nodded.
Would you deliver this note to Mrs. Barley of Biology please? he asked politely, taking
a note from his pocket. I took it.
Okay sir, uh, which way
He pointed at the stairs before I finished my question for directions. I nodded again and
headed up the stairs. I followed the numbers on the doors. On each floor the first numbers on the
door were 110, 210 and 310. When I got to the third floor I followed the doors from 310 going
down the hall. When I was at room 313 I could hear the biology teacher calling the roll.
Kess Kane she called.
Present
La Michael Laurimar
Present
David Marsters
Before the next person could answer I was running toward the Biology classroom. I
slowed down at the door and stared in. And there he was. Two rows across from the door and
sitting in the back of the classroom was David; his eyes still very much clear and bright from this
distance.
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Present someone said but it wasnt him. It wasa girl with such a high pitched voice.
Two octaves too high!
Thats when I realized that there was girl clinging to his arm. Their seats were pushed
together. She was blonde with grey-blue eyes and she was wearing a cheerleading uniform.
You got your chance to answer Ms. Whitney, said the teacher. Why dont you let
David answer for himself?
I cleared my throat then and knocked on the door. Everyone looked at me, including
David and Whitney. David smiled at me but Whitney grimaced.
Yes, may I help you? Mrs. Barley asked.
Uh, yes, Principal DonaGee told me to give this to you.
Oh. Thank you Ms. She also prompted for my name.
Silvers I told her.
Ms. Silvers. She finished.
I smiled politely and handed her the note. Then I threw David one last look and went to
Chemistry as fast as I could.
When I walked in to the Chemistry classroom the teacher gave me a look and said,
You are tardy. in a weird accent.
As if I didnt already know that.
In the future, she continued please do not be late Ms. She prompted for my name.
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I sighed and yet again said, Silvers Whats with these people.
Ms. Silvers. She finished.
Sorry, Principal DonaGee had me deliver a note for him. I wont be late again Mrs..
Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher I repeated. Great now I was doing it too.
I quickly found a place to sit.
Lunchtime came and I sat in the cafeteria with my two new friends Lessie and Emily. I
had met them in Spanish class. They never saw my eyes because I only took my shades off to
readkeeping my head down and hiding behind my hairand then I put them back on. They
probably thought that I was freaky, but they hung out with me anyway. Besides, we had all our
morning classes together.
At the popular table I could see David staring at me. I stared back and he winked. Then
he nodded to the hallway, getting up. I followed slowly as he walked into the halls. As soon as I
entered he grabbed my hand and started running. We ran to the other side of the hall and into the
janitors closet.
Whatare you doing? Are you afraid to be seen with me or something? I asked.
No wayyoure beautiful, Id show you off. He said and I rolled my eyes.
Then what are we doing here?
Were here because Im afraid to be seen doing this.
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This? What this? I asked a little startled.
Look, Ive been thinking about you since you left the toy store. Ive been thinking about
our eyes and why yours are just like mine. I think that I should show you this.
What is it?
Okayhold this pencil in the palm of your hand and say these words. He said handing
me a piece of paper.
I held the pencil in my flat palm and said the words on the paper.
By my power, by my glow, make it float? I said in the form of a question.
Noyou have to say it, not ask it.He encouraged.
FineBy my power, by my glow, make it float. I said.
Wow I knew it. Youre a Wicca! He said.
A what? Whats a Wicca?
Its a good witch. By saying the first six words of that spell you can make certain stuff
happen.
But I didnt do anything. The pencil is still in my hand. Its not floating or anything.
Its notbut we are!Please dont freak out.
I looked down and we were a few inches off the ground. I cant freak out right now
David, Im still in shock.
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Oh my! This is not right. Is this really happening?
How do I get down from here? I asked.
Just concentrate. He answered.
I concentrated on the ground and fell to my feet. I looked up at him but I didnt know
what to think or how to feelso I ran.
I slowed down at the cafeteria doors and walked over to my friends. The rest of that day
went by quickly. I would have to study to make up for the classes I missed. I was there but my
mind was far.
When I got home later that day I greeted my dad and gave Emmett a scowl and went to
my room. I lay down on my bed staring at the roof.
What happened in that closet at school today stays in that closet. It wasnt real Ashley, it
wasnt real I kept repeating that to myself for five minutes, trying to make it sink in. Then I
heard a knock on my door. I couldnt remember closing it. I got up to go open it but it wasnt
closed. Then I heard the knocking again. But no one was at the door. Then I realized that it was
coming from inside my closet. I walked over to it slowly opening the door.
Shhh Davidwhispered.
But a loud scream escaped my lips anyway as I jumped two steps backward.
What are you doing here? How did you get in here? I gasped.
Just like this.By my power, by my glow, let me go where I want to go. And he was
gone.
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That boy is going to kill me.
How? he asked from behind me. I screamed loudly again.
Stop it David. I already convinced myself that this isnt real.
Then what is it?
IuhI dont know yet.
Then Ill tell you what it is. Itswhat we are. So please skip the freak outs and denial
andjoin me in the Trinity.he held out his hand to me.
I dont understand.
Then come with me and Ill explain it.
I I was about to answer but I heard footsteps on the stairs. Hold on and stayhere.
I ran out of my room to the stairs to see who it was.
Hey honey I heard you screaming. Whats wrong? mom asked.
Nothing I just saw a spiderits gone now. Im gonna take a nap.
But you just came home from school.
Yeah I had a busy day. Ill tell you about it later. Bye.
I went back to my room and quickly closed my door after making sure mom went back
downstairs.
Okay David lets go. But first I took a deep breath. By my power, by my glow, put
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my cell phone in my hand. My phone appeared suddenly and I gasped. David rolled his eyes.
Its really weird that I dont have to make these spells rhyme.
Justcome on. He held my hand and the same way he disappeared we were in a park. I
didnt even have time to think. I felt as if we didnt evenmove. We didnt.
You didnt say a spell. I said in awe.
I dont have to. Ive been doing this since I was five years old. Spells are just training
wheels.
Great, Im a novice Wicca. I folded my arms.
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CHAPTER THREE
LMN
We walked until we were under the cover of some shade trees and we sat on the grass. I
stared at him for a moment as he floated his pencil in silence.
Okay David, what are you. Are you a Wicca too?
He laughed, Of course not, Wiccans are girlsIm a Warlock.
You have to explain this to me.
I can show you better that I can tell you. He said and before I could think I was
standing in a blank room. The whole thing was white with nothing in it. Then colours began to
appear. I was alone there but I didnt mind because the colours turned into pictures and Davids
voice echoed through it all.
Ashley, you are in my imagination. Just relax and watch this. This will both show and tell
you the story.
Some thousands of years ago our families were born, three baby boys with strange
eyesglowing blue, green and red. In those times any abnormalities in a child meant that they
were cursed or children of witches. The babies were each born on the same day. They had three
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No Ashley, they didnt know. My Granddad told me all the stories and showed me my
magic. He told me to never tell my parents. My dad doesnt even know.
I remember some of my grandfathers stories but they were fairytales to me. How did
you do that mind thing?
Youll learn. I can teach you some basic stuff but youstill have to use the spells. There
are rules though. You cant do anything about love, you can try but it doesnt work, you cant
use it to cheat or for revenge. Again, you can try but it doesnt work, not directly anyway. And
most importantly, you cannot let any non-magical creature see you use magic
Okay I guess I could handle that. Now show me.
Its simple just say the first six words and what you want to happen. Summoning things
are easy but the bigger they are the more power it takes and you could get tired so you cant use
magic all day. I canbut like I said, Ive been doing this for a long time.
Okay so no summoning cars and, my own personal rule, no stealing, only summon my
stuff. Lets test it out. Turn around let me change my outfit.
You know youll just blink into them right?
I guessbut still. He rolled his eyes and turned around. By my power, by my glow,
make me wear what I want to wear. And just like that I was changed into my gray skinny jeans
and purple T-shirt. Yes it worked!
David turned back around. Of course it did. Now lets get you back home, its getting
late.
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Alreadybutwe just got here. I retorted.
Yeah, but you parent doesnt know that youre gone do they?
Good point. Okay fine then lets go.
Ill let you get some practice, go on without me.
Okay then bye.By my power, by my glow, take me where I want to go. And I was in my
room again. And a second later David appeared. What are you doing here?
Just making sure. And I forgot to tell you. You can summon me too. Like
thisAshleydo you hear that chime in your ear?
Yeah!
Well thats me calling you. And all you have to say is take me thereif you want to go.
But you have to say the actual spell first for now.
Cool, okay Ill give you a chime if I need youand thanks so much for telling me all of
this.
Youre welcome, its nice to have someone else to make magic with. Bye. He said then
disappeared.
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At school the next day David was waiting for me in the janitors closet. We were really
early since we had agreed to flash in at 7:30. We went to the school gym to practice my spells.
Apparently I had to learn to phrase them exactly right so I didnt mess up. I knew what he meant
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by that. Last night I said give me some milk and it came without a glass, then I had to summon
the mop. So we did my practice and then we went to our classes. At lunch I sat with Lessie and
Emily and David sat with Whitney. How I loathed that Whitney. Stupid cheerleader!
After Lessie, Emily and I ate we went outside to the school garden to relax. A few
seconds after I sat down I heard a chime in my ear.
Uhguys I have to go do something. I said.
You mean you have to go meet that hot David? asked Emily.
Maybe I said and we chuckled. I walked quickly into the girls bathroom since I
didnt know where David was and said,By my power, by my glow, take me there.
Hey David whats up?We were in the janitors closet again.
Nothing much, I just wanted to tell you something.
Ohdo I need more practice?
No. This is about us. I guess you know by now that I dont only like youbecause we
both have powersbut I like being your friend.
I like being your friend too.
Great, but I dont just want to be your friend. I think that youre beautiful and
talentedI just thought I should tell you.
I stood there for a long while. I didnt know what to say.
But arent you with Whitney? I asked.
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No. She only clings to me because of my eyes. I cant even stand her annoying voice.
I laughed. I like you too but weve only known each other for a few days.
And yet we have a lot in common. Besides were practically already friends thanks to
our grandparents. We can get to know each other more. My mom wants me to clean the attic.
You can come over and help if you like.
Id love to. Youdhave to tell my mom though.
Umsureno problem. He said even though he seemed nervous.
Dont worry, she wont bite. Ill call her first and explain.
Sounds good
Later that day David and I flashed to my house. I opened the door and mom was in the
living room.
Ash, Cassidy wants you to come over for the night but its a school nightcan you
handle it?
Yeah mom, David can take me there after we finish cleaning out his attic.
Oh yeah, David. Lets see him.
We walked back to the door where David stood. They greeted each other and shook
hands. Mom almost freaked out when she saw his eyes. He didnt try to hide his like I did.
Finally David and I were off to his house. You know, after my mom called his mom to make
sure everything was legit; the whole embarrassment detail from the parents guide.
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Davids house was beautiful. We went in, David dragging me by the hand, and greeted
his mother. She was so pretty. David looked a lot like her. She had brown hair and brown eyes.
His dad was at work.
Hi, this must be Ashley. His mom said.
Yeah I am, nice to meet you Mrs. Marsters. I said.
Oh honey, you dont have to hide your eyes around me. David told me that they were
like his.
I took off my little shades and she gasped.
Mom! David complained.
Is something wrong? I askeda little self-conscious .
No. Its just that your eyes are a lot more overwhelming than Davids. Wow they are
beautiful.
Oh, thank you.I smiled.
David, who was still holding my hand, started pulling me up the stairs. We went straight
up to his attic, which was covered in dust and junk. Well, so was my attic. I didnt really have to
do anything because David was just making things happen by waving his hands. I just watched
as stuff flew into place.
When am I gonna get good enough to not need those six words and stuff? I asked.
Well since youre not doing anything, why dont you practice that?
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But I dont know how.
Okay. When you get the hang of how the magic feels and what usually happens when
you say a spell then youd be able to just visualize and make it happen. But you have to control it
so that your imagination doesnt just appear at anytime.
I think I can do that. Okay here I go. First Ill do a normal spell and then Id do the same
spell without saying anything.By my power, by my glow, give me any book in this room.
A dusty book with Second Grade Mathematics written on it appeared. I dropped it in a
box.
Okay, time for the second try. I closed my eyes to focusnothing happened. I cant
get it.
Moving stuff around like what Im doing is easy because you just have to point and
move like a touch screen. But summoning things sometimes you need to say some words. So
forget the first six words and state your command.
Okay. I closed my eyes again. Any book in this room. I said and a small dusty book
appeared. I blew the dust off to read the nameLMNwritten in gold. Thats strange. It
had a brown leather cover with gold patterns on it. I opened it and despite the weird name, most
of it was written in English.
The dimension of LMN I read from the first page.
Dimension? David asked. Whats that in your hand Ashley?
Just some book that appeared in my hand. I blinked and the book was in his hand. He
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stared at it for a moment. What is it? I asked.
I dont know, I guess we could read it later, lets finish here. And the book was gone.
Where did you put it?
In my backpack.
I shrugged and started helping him...practicing my magic too. And by the time we were
finished I had already gotten the hang of the no words thing. David and I blinked into some clean
clothes when we were done and headed to Cassidys place. We walked pass his mother so she
could see us leave and then we were at Cassidys apartmentin a literal blink of an eye. I
knocked.
Hey Ash, Cassidy said when she answered the door. Whos this?
Thats David.
Oh,David? she asked with annoying exaggeration.
Cassidy, would you please be cool for once. I complained.
Fine. Come on in guys.
We went in and sat on the couch. I needed to find a way to get my sister out for a while. I
went to the kitchen and open the cupboard.
Hey there isnt any cereal here. Then I opened the fridge. Or any milk. Whats up with
that sis.?
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OwIalmost forgot, I have to go to the store. Thanks Ash, Ill be right back. She
sighed, and went out the door. As soon as she was gone I went over to David.
Hey. I said. The book ofLMN
I felt that.
Felt what?
I can feel if you summon something thats mine.
Id have to remember that. Anyway, lets see what this book has in it.
I opened the book again. There were a lot of things about this dimension. I guess it
should since thats the name of the book. A few pages in, I got to the spells. The spells wasnt
what I expected. There were stuff like weapon spells and protection spells not love spells and
money spells.
Cool portal spells! I exclaimed. There are two of them but their names are in that
strange language.
Wow really, let me see. It says nnt nm t: Mnm nnt, Mnm
nm David said.
How can you read that?
I dont know what it means but my grandfather thought me this alphabet just before he
died. The letters are pronounced just like ours but with some minor changes.
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But nothing happened.
I spoke too early. Just then Cassidy opened the door and walked in.
Hey, I forgot my ja she started to say.
But before she could get any further than the door frame it started to swirl really quickly
and Cassidy began to be sucked backwards. What was happening?
Cassidy! No! Whats going on? David, do something!
I dont know what to do. My spells arent working.
And then she was gone and everything was back to normal. Tears ran down my face.
What just happened?
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CHAPTER FOUR
The Wizard World
I was flat on my back on Cassidys floor now; still discombobulated and in shock. David
was gone now. He flashed out as soon as my sister disappeared an hour ago. What have I gotten
myself into? I tried summoning him but he didnt come. I started to think about what to do but I
didnt know enough about magic. And what was I going to dotell mom that Cassidy got
sucked into a portal? I dont think so. At least Cassidy didnt live with us so I had time to find
David and do something. How could David do this to me anyway? I was so angry with him now
I could just punch him in the face. Im never using magic again.
Ashley! Thank God youre still here. David said breathlessly when he appeared over
me.
Oh my gosh David Im so glad youre back. I got off the floor and gave him a hug; so
much for the punch in the face. I dont know what to do.
I know. Im sorry that I didnt explain but I had to find a way to the Wizard World.
Grandpa always said that if something went too wrong, the Wizard World elders would know
what to do. I had to go find his book with the spell
Whoa, hold up Dave, no more magic for me. Im never doing magic againever. So
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just burn your little book and leave me alone. I said. And this is my last spellmake David go
where I want him to go. When he was gone I went to my sisters room. I didnt know what I
was doing in there but I was just walking mindlessly. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder and I
was at Davids house.
Damn it David! I said to leave me alone! I exclaimed.
I cant, we have to find your sister and only magic can do that. You can quit magic after
we find her. I know that this is entirely my fault.
Youre right it is. But I have to help my sister still.I sighed.
Good, we have to get to the Wizard World but its not easy. We need more power than
we have individually. We have to join our powers. We can learn that from this book.
I sighed I thought magic would eliminate all this book learning. Why cant we just use
the normal first six words?
Because those are only for personal spells. Big spells are different. By the
wayuhhow did you send me away like that, wow, it felt weird. Ive never done that before.
I just figured it should work.
Well, you area natural.
The Wizard World book was amazing to read. There were the widest varieties of spells
that needed so much power and skill. There were even things that were required for the spells to
work. Rocks, plants, spices and even weather but there was no time to really explore the book. It
took a while to find the right spell but it was worth it.
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Yes! We found it! I said.
Great, now lets hurry, we dont have timeto be excited. said David.The power
joining spell: All parties must sit in a circle with a lit white candle in the middle while holding
hands. Recite together: We all need our powers combined, so we can do what we desire, bind our
souls and bind our minds, so we can finally bind our power.
We did exactly what the book said and as soon as we finished saying the spell, there was
a glow around both of us for two seconds.
Okay, David said Ill say the next spell; to the place where our powers hold, take us to
the wizard world.
Wow, that little spell took both our powers?
Yeah and since I said it, Im the one whos feeling it. Im a little dizzy.
We didnt just flash into the Wizard World, there was actually a portal. It was like a
really bright, swirling tunnel that we had to walk through. Way different than that evil looking
portal that took Cassidy. It didnt take long though. As soon as we walked into it we could see
the other side. The Wizard World wasnt like I expected. I thought it would bejust like our world
but with everyone flashing around and stuff. But the place was so medieval. Like an episode of
Merlin or something. How lame. We were standing on a dirt road now watching horses and
carriages pass by.
We started walking up the dirt road even though we didnt know where we were going. I
guess we didnt think this through. We only knew that we were looking for the elders. About five
minutes of walking we decided to ask for directions. We stopped, looking for someone to ask,
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when I saw the unmistakable length of someones red hair. I gasped.
Whats wrong? David asked.
I-I think thats Julie over there. I answered.
Julie? Whos Julie?
I ignored his question and started walking towards the girl.
Julie? I called to her.
She turned for a half second, gasped and then flashed out. She did that really fast but I
knew Julies face when I saw it. That was definitely her. And she was using magic!
By my power, by my glow, Julie Bottleeny.I said and a few seconds later she appeared.
My eyes widened. Impossible! Wait, what was I saying? Nothing was impossible
anymore. So my best friend Julie was a Wicca like me. But that doesnt explain why shes so
good with magic.
Julie? What are you doing? I asked her.
Nothing, Im just strolling throughthe wizard world. No big.
No big?No big?You just flashed out of here like a pro. What was that?
Okay Ashley, I guess its time to tell you the truth. Im a Wicca.
I sort of figured that out and Im very surprised; but why dont you seem surprised that
Im a Wicca too?
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WellI kind of already knew that.
I turned and walked away from her then. She was supposed to be in L.A. not in T.W.W;
The Wizard World. Meanwhile David said nothing and just followed my lead.
Hey where are you going? Julie shoutedbehind us.
Im not talking to you Julie. If that is in fact your real.I retorted.
Wait! Im was only supposed to watch you until you met David. That was my duty in
life.
What do you mean? I met David after you left, I said and continued walking while she
followed.
Do you know me? David asked.
Julie sighed, Yes I do. Youre David Marsters, the green eyed one. You have the
wisdom and the skill of the group. You grandfathers name was Xavier Marsters and he died
eight years ago.
Have you been spying on me?
No, Im just supposed to know this stuff because Im the Trinity watcher. My
grandmother was your grandparents watcher and we work for the elders. Were the ones that
make sure you live long enough to fulfill your destinies.
Wow said Davidin awe, So Im the wise and skillful one you say? So whats
Ashley?
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Ashley has to find her sister. I said. We were just standing still now, listening. And
even though I was angry I had to admit that I was interested.
Julie answered him anyway, ignoring my retort. Shes the charismatic and stylish one.
Stylish? What does that have to do with anything? David asked and I kicked his shin.
Ouch!
Actually, it has to do with everything. With enough training she will be able to do more
than you think. She also knows combat styles and invasion techniques; she just has to unlock the
knowledge.
You seem to be good at answering questions so why dont you answer this? Why are
you such a liar? I asked furiously.
Look Ashley, Im sorry but, I couldnt tell you. As your watcher I wasnt allowed to.
I thought I was your best friend.
You are.
Am I? Because all youve said lately was that Im your job.
We met in kindergarten Ashley. I wasnt a watcher then. My grandmother introduced
me to the elders when I was eight years old. I started learning magic then and I was sworn to
secrecy. Im so sorry I didnt tell you but I couldnt. Would you have told me that you were a
Wicca if I had stayed in Chesterville?
Yes! I would have because youre my best friend. And why did everyone get to learn
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about magic when they were children but me?
Technically, you still a child. David said.
I folded my arms.Arent we supposed to be in a hurry?
He looked at me. Yeahwe need your help Julie. He said.
I sighed.
What is it? she asked.
You should know watcher. We lost Cassidy to a portal and we dont know how to get
her back. Arent you supposed toseeif youre a watcher? I said harshly.
I couldnt. I was here in the wizard world.
Can you take us to the elders Julie? David asked.
Yes David, the elders should know what to do. Both of you put your hands on mine.
We did and without a word we were in a big eerie room.
Welcome to the Trinity Halls chosen ones. And with a bow she was gone. Weird
I stepped closer to David, staying as close as I could in the creepy room. There were big
oil paintings on the walls going straight around the room. Each was a portrait of a different
person in the sequence of green, blue and red eyes. Our ancestors I imagined. All were men,
except for the last one. She had red eyes.
Not five minutes had passed before Julie reappeared. She stood in front of huge,
exquisitely carved double doors that were at least twenty feet tall. It was about half as tall as the
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ceiling.
The elders. Julie announced.
The doors started to slowly open. The aged, rusty hinges howled and groaned as they
protested; they obviously havent been used in ages. The doors opened widely into another, just
as large room, and three men walked out. And just like the Wizard World, the men were not
what I expected. How did the word elders apply to them? They werent as senescent as I
thought they would be. In fact, they were very young, not to mention handsome. Some might
even say dreamy. They wore black soft pants, white shirtsunbuttoned half way down exposing
their perfect chestsand long black cloaks reaching all the way down to their Italian leather
shoes. They looked like such gentlemen.
I stared in awe as they came closer to us. Then one of them spoke, a deep mesmerizing
voice.
Ive waited a long time to meet you Ashley, He said. Holding his right hand out, I
shook it. I am Alexander. He had short, sort of spiky blonde hair.
Ive been waiting a long time to meet you too David. said another elder, I am
Damien. he shook Davids hand. His hair was short and black.
Its a pleasure to meet you sir. David said.
Im afraid I have no one to look forward to, this generation, but its an absolute delight
to meet you two, the third elder said. He had long blonde hair. I am Vladimir.
My head snapped up searching for Vladimirs eyes. Ive heard these names before. His
eyes werent as bright as ours so I walked closer to him. He stood still, staring back at me with a
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smug expression on his face. Id seen the eyes of the other elders, Alexanders were blue and
Damiens were green. But they were just as normal as any humans eyes. But as I stared into
Vladimirs eyes I could see that they were red, a very dull red. From far they looked almost
brown.
What happened to you guys? I asked in a soft voice.
What do you mean Ashley? Alexander asked in a tone that was almost proud.
You were born with glowing eyes. Youre our ancestors arent youthe first trinity?
Yes, we are.
But youre all so young.
Alexander chuckled. Yesour mothers casted a spell on us before they died. It was so
we would stay at the age of twenty-five forever in order for us to protect the world. But we had
found out, forty years later that we lost our glow when our grandsons became worthy to protect
the world. The same thing happened to our grandsons when theirgrandsons were worthy. But
our sons, grandsons and other descendants aged as expected and die. Though it is nice being
young and vibrant, weve suffered a great deal watching our loved ones die. It was hardest to live
without our wives. But we use our knowledge here helping the Trinity to be.
But you still have your powers right? Why cant you still protect the world? I asked.
Yes we do. Vladimir answered. But we believe in destiny and we know what we are
destined to do. It becomes your destiny to protect when your grandparents glow has gone.
Ourgrandparentsare dead David said, kind of harshly.
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We know and we are deeply sorry. Im afraid thats my fault. Vladimir bowed his head
in shame.
No its not. Not just because shes your descendant Vladimir. I said.
I see that youre familiar with the story. But no, not just because of that but also because
I did not believe that she was evil. I had too much pride and that cost us our beloved Trinity.
You must have had a grave reason to seek us out before we summoned you. Damien
pointed out.
I suddenly remembered Cassidy. I was so caught up in everything else that I almost
forgot. My expression fell at the same time that Alexanders did.
How did this happen? he gasped.
What? I asked, confused.
Then I was in a white room like the one David had me in a few days ago. The colours
came and I saw a replay of Cassidy being sucked into the portal. Then he started going through
my memories backward. When he got to Davids attic he paused when the book of LMN
appeared in my hands. He gasped again and I was back in the normal. I saw everyone else focus
again too. They must have seen that.
You have the book? Alexander asked inshock.
Yes we do.David answered pulling the book out of his backpack. It suddenly flew into
Vladimirs hand and he disappeared with it. Where did he go? David demanded, moving
towards the place where Vladimir was.
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Relax my child. Damien, who hadnt moved or said anything in a while, said putting
his hand on Davids shoulder. Hell be back in a moment.
David relaxed and we all waited for Vladimir to return.
This scroll was left on my desk the day that Crymson escaped into the dimension. He
said when he was back. It says Ill be back for Earth with this date. This is the day after
tomorrow. We thought she took the book with her so we couldnt even try to plan to stop her.
Now that we have the book we have to stop her ourselves. The young ones arent
ready. Alexander said. David and I were about to protest but then Damien spoke before us.
Yes, we have to train. He agreed with Alexander. And they all flashed out. In the same
instance Julie appeared.
We have to go back to earth now. The elders will take care of everything. She said.
What do you mean go back? We have to help. David argued.
No David, its getting dark and your mother will be waiting for you soon.
But
Look. The elders dont want you here disturbing their training.
A portal to earth suddenly opened behind her. She gestured for us to go first. There was
really nothing we could do. Julie was right, our parents would be worried if we stayed here
another day to help. As much as I wanted to, I was supposed to be home tomorrow evening after
school and David has to be home tonight. I sighed and took Davids hand, pulling him towards
the portal.
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Are you coming Julie? I asked.
I have to, Im your watcher.
I rolled my eyes and we walked into Cassidys apartment. It was a littleeerie knowing
what happened here but I had to stay the night. If I went home mom would be suspicious. Julie
would stay with meI guess. I was still mad at her for lying to me though.
Its almost dinner time Ashley, I have to go. David said.
Okay. Ill meet you at school tomorrow morningusual place.
Okay. He agreed giving me a kiss on the cheek and flashing out.
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CHAPTER FIVE
The Return
The next morning I woke up in a haze. I automatically scanned the room for Julie. She
wasnt on the extra mattress next to the bed. I walked out to the living room to find her sitting on
the couch with David. They were sitting face to face having a conversation. It made me a little
jealous that they were sitting so close to each other but I brushed off the feeling. It made me feel
better when I got close enough to realize that they were arguing.
No David, Julie said in an irritated voice. We are not to interfere with the elders
plan.
But they said it themselves Julie, argued David. Its our destiny.
Only when your grandparents lose their glow
Our Grandparents lost their glow the second they died!
We have no idea whether Crymson lost her glow yetgreen eyed one.
That doesnt mean that she hasnt long haired watcher.
Hes right Julie. I said and they both turned to stare at me.
Good morning Ashley Julie said.
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Good morning Julie.
You look better than Julie when you wake up in the morning. David said givingJulie a
look. She rolled her eyes.
ThanksI guess. I said, blushing a little bit. So whats the agenda for today?
School Julie said at the same time that David said Training then the argument
started again.
I sighed and went to get freshened up for school even though I agreed with David I still
had to show up at school or my mom would kill me. And I couldnt save Cassidy if I was dead
now could I? I didnt take long to freshen up. I already had a good outfit in mind so after I took a
bath and brushed my teeth I just blinked into my clothes. When I got back to the living room
they were still arguing.
You dont know what youre dealing with. Julie said.
I can find out. David countered.
In one day?
Yes, as much as I can.
Do you think that would be enough?
Why dont you just sit back and watch like a good little watcher and let the heroes do
their job. Im not a coward Julie. I amgoingto do this.
And you are willing to risk your life for your courage.
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Nobut I amwilling to risk my life for Ashleys sister. You may not know thisbut
this is all my fault.
I flinched then. How could he think that?
No it isnt David. I said quickly.
Isnt it? he retorted harshly.
I found the book.
But I read the spell. I should have known better. He bowed his head in shame.
It isnt your fault that Crymson made an evil dimension with a spell book to suit. You
may have read it but she made it. She was coming back anyway. If Cassidy hadnt gotten sucked
into that portal then we wouldnt have known that until she got here. David, we have to go to
school today, my mom expects me to be there.
Ha! Julie boasted.
But I stressed We aregoing to help the elders get Cassidy back tomorrow. So we
will train at lunch time and tonight. Ill tell my mom Im staying here one more night.
But Ashley Julie started to argue.
No butsDru, were doing this.
Take me where I want to go. and flashed us to the janitors closet in school.
I sat with Lessie and Emily during my morning classes. I almost forgot about them with
all the drama. Then, lunch time, I hurried back to the janitors closet. Half way there I heard the
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familiar, annoying voice of Whitney Bellum. She was standing in front of David twirling her
stupid pony tails with her finger. We didnt have time for her right now. And her proximity to
him was angering me. I walked over to them and smiled.
Hi honey. I said to David, he blushedand I gave Whitney a smug smile. What are you
doing here, we have to go.
Yes, we do. He agreed.
Cant you see that were talking here? Whitney asked harshly.
UhI can seeyoutalking and himnot listening so I hugged Davids arm and pulled
him down the hall towards the janitors closet. Like a stalking puppy Whitney followed.
Why are you two going into the janitors closet? she asked.
Why do you think? David asked smiling diabolically. Then I made some kissing
noises at her.
Im gonna tell ateacher. She claimed.
What are you, five? I said and then shut the closet door in her face. Let her tell, its not
like we were going to be there when she got back.
We flashed to the park. There was no one in that area so we could train there. We
plopped down on the grass and laughed.
Did you see her face? David laughed.
Yeah. I said laughing too.
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Are you done? Julie asked. We hadnt seen her flash in. She was holding weapons.
You guys need to train.
So you finally agree with us huh? David asked.
No but Im your watcherandyourbest friend, she interjected. So I guess I have to
help. She dropped the weapons on the ground. Then she picked up two crossbows from the
bunch. Okay, these crossbows are the most effective weapons and all you have to do is learn
how to aim them right. These crossbows have telescope sight so you may have the element of
surprise on your side. Ashley youre up first. Ive set up some targets a few yards away. Aim
with the telescope sight and fire.
I took a deep breath and took the crossbow. The target was kind of far but it seemed right
in front of me when I looked through the telescope sight. I had to hold it with both hands the first
few times but after a while I was getting so good that the arrows were starting to hit in the middle
of the target. David was much better than I was. He started holding it with one hand and he
hardly even had to look through the telescope sight.
We trained until the end of lunch, then after school, straight into after dark. Julie put up a
few balls of light on different trees surrounding us in the park. From far they looked like really
bright lanterns. We trained until we were sure that we were ready. Mom had let me sleep over at
Cassidys again. It was really hard to sleep but I needed it. When would the elders leave to go
find her and Cassidy?
I was in Cassidys room now while Julie was in the extra bedroom; and David, who had
convinced his parents to let him sleepover somehow, was in the living room. I couldnt stop
running through disasters that could happen tomorrow in my mind. There were so many
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different death scenarios for both her and us.
Ashley? I heard David call as he knocked on the door.
Its open. I answered.
I cant sleep, Im too anxious. He said as he came to sit next to me on the bed.
Yeah I know what you mean. Im scared.
Dont be. I know that youre readythat were ready.
What if we arent?
He sighed and then held my face between both of his palms. Then he stared into my eyes.
We are, I know we are. He said leaning closer.
What are you doing?I asked in a whisper.
Im kissing you.
Oh.
We were nose to nose now.
Then there was a knock on the door.
Eh hem. Julie cleared her throat and my cheeks flushed.
Hey, Julie. I said as David dropped his handsfrom my face. She was grinning at us.
Uh, sorry to interrupt but I just wanted to say goodnightsogoodnight.
Goodnight. David and I said together, though his tone was more irritated than sincere.
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She gave me one last grin and then went back to the other room. I sighed.
I guess its time to go to sleep now. I said.
YeahI better go get my bed ready in the living room. He got up and started to leave
but stopped. He turned back and gave me a quick kiss on my forehead. Goodnight, Ashley.
Goodnight. I said almost to myself as he left the room.
The next morning when I woke up I walked over to Julies room. She wasnt there. Why
does she always notbe where I left her? So I turned to go to the living room to find David.
When I got there I let out a loud gasp. I couldnt believe my eyes. Julie and David
werent in the living roombut someone was
Cassidy? I asked in a shocked whisper.
She was looking at the floor, looking so weak. Then her head snapped up when she heard
my voice.
I stood there, staring back at her. What was she doing here? How did she get here? The
possible reasons eluded me at the moment. I had questions. Many of them, in fact, but how
would I know if shes telling the truth? If she even remembers what happened, or how it
happened. Only one way to find out
I walked to her slowly, trying not to startle her, and then stood directly in front of her.
When I raised my hand to touch her face she flinched.
Im sorry, I didnt mean to I began to apologize but she interrupted me.
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Theyrecominghere. You have to run theyre coming! she cried.
I know. I said wearily.
They kept saying The Red Eyed QueenI saw hershe looked human the rest were
some kind ofcreatures. She whispered barely coherent before her legs gave out and she
collapsed into my arms.
My heart skipped a beat as I fell to my knees with her.
DavidJulie. I cried.
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Cassidy finally woke up a few hours later. Both David and Julie had gone to the Wizard
World to tell the elders of her mysterious appearance. I guess it wasnt that mysterious since
today was the day that Crymson said she would come back. I just wish I knew what we had to do
now. I gave Cassidy some water to drink.
Cassidy, what happened? Howdid you get back? Im so sorry this happened to you.
This is entirely my fault. You look so much different from the two days you were there I was
rambling due to my frustration.
Two days? she interrupted. Ashley, Ive been there for two years. I knowbecause I
had a lot of time to count the days, minutes, seconds I hid in a cave, lonely, but undetected by
those vicious beasts. Every day they fought and killed each other and yet it seemed like they
never dwindled.
I dont understand. What did you eat? I asked.
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NothingamazinglyI was never hungry. I would have been screwed if I did get
hungry though. There was no sign of food there. But now that you mention itIm starving.
She tried to get up but I stopped her.
No, wait, let me get it, you need to rest.
Im not a baby Ashley.
No, but youre weak like one right now.
She sighed and plopped back down on the pillow.
It wasnt easy taking care of Cassidy alone. Even though she was sleeping most of the
time, she seemed to only have nightmares. I couldnt stop her from trashing when she woke up
screaming. She almost choked me to death once. I couldnt understand what was keeping David
and Julie. Had they gone without me? I summoned them three times but I didnt think that it
worked through the portal; they must still be in the Wizard World. I walked into the kitchen that
overlooked the living room. Every surprising thing seemed to happen in that living rooma
portal, Cassidys return and shortly after that David and Julie had their first agreement. Now a
strange lady was standing there. I sighed. Wait!A strange lady?
How pretty you aregranddaughter of Neil Silvers. She said in a sinister tone. Her
eyes glowed red. I had never seen the red eyes before; they were terrifying but somehow
beautiful.
CrCrCrymson? I stuttered.
She grinned. Its a shame your pretty face has to go to waste.
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What? I asked timidly. She lurched towards me and I knew her intentions immediately.
I ran out of the kitchen barely dodging a glowing bolt of crimson energy. A squeak
escaped my lips.
So weaktisk tisk tisk. Youre not enough practice for me; such a shame. She said as
she got closer to me.
I ran straight to Cassidy not even waiting a second after I touched her to flash us to my
room at my parents house. I ran through the house, there was no sign of mom; she must have
left for work already. Good because I had to leave Cassidy here andas much as I was afraid
togo back to the apartment. I summoned David and Julie one more time, they didnt come.
When I flashed back to the apartment Crymson was waiting. She threw another of her red
lightning bolts at me. I dodged it. How was she doing that? Must be a trick she picked up. David
said that we were ready to fight her but I could see that her eyes were still glowing. It wasnt our
destiny yet. I didnt have a lightning bolt but I did have a crossbow. I didnt even have to say the
words for it to end up in my hand. I started shooting at her and with every arrow lost I made
another one take its place. She simply waved each arrow away with her hand. With my surprise,
my reaction time delayed by a fraction of a second and she fired another bolt at me. I wasnt able
to dodge that one fully. It hit my shoulder and flung me in the wall at the end of the hall. I
squeezed my shoulder with my hand as if I could smother the flames that seemed to come out of
it. I couldnt move the rest my arm. Tears ran down my face.
David. I cried.
So weak she said as she came closer. She stood over me staring. She raised her hand
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to fire and I closed my eyes.
David. I called again.
I counted five whole seconds in my head and I hadnt felt anything. Was I already dead?
Ashley? I heard David ask. Are you okay? Oh my, look at your arm.
I opened my eyes and saw Crymson lying limp in the hall beside me.
What happened? I asked.
The element of surprise. He stated.
So thats it? Its over?
Are you disappointed?
No! Of course not. That was just easier than I expected.
Easy? You almost died.
I sighed. I left Cassidy at my house.We better go get her.
We flashed into my room. Julie had decided to join us and the elders had Crymsons
body back at the apartment. Cassidy wasnt sleeping where I left her. She wasnt anywhere in the
room. We searched the house but had no luck.
Not again. I muttered to myself in the hallway outside my bedroom door.
Not again what? Cassidy asked from behind me.
Youre here! David shes here. I called over my shoulder. We just searched this
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house. Where were you? she walked into my room and openedthe window. I walked up to her
and she rested her hand on my shoulder.
Thats a bad cut. She observed.
Uh, yeah
Just then, David flashed in and pulled me back in to his chest. Shortly after the elders
arrived.
You witch! Alexander screeched at her.
What are you doing? Thats my sister! I tried to get away from David but he pulled me
further away from Cassidy.
Im sorry I wasnt here when you came back Ashley, she said in her innocent voice.
But I had to go get my dragon.
Dragon? I was confused until she jumped out of the window only to float back up on
the back of a big red dragon. Cassidy I screamed after her as they flew off.
I shook David off and ran to the window only to see an army of butt ugly creatures
marching from horizon to horizon and Cassidy let out a bright crimson bolt of lightning into the
sky.
Crymson? I whispered. But I didnt know how to think, much less what to do.
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CHAPTER SIX
The Invasion
Disoriented, I slid to the floor. I didnt understand what was going on.
Im so sorry Ashley. David said as he came to kneel next to me.
We dont have time for this. said Vladimir. And he was right. Crymson has switched
bodies and now there is an invasion on our hands.
What are we supposed to do? David asked.
You will do nothing, we will fight her.
You know that I cant sit back and do nothing.
The elders thought about that for a moment.
Then if you must fight, you would need our most fierce weapon. Damien started
explaining. David, you will take this a big metal tube like thing with a telescope sight and
handle appeared next to him. its a rocket launcher. Go tothe top of a high, but close building
and explode as much of those filthy beasts as you can. He then turned to me and handed me a
piece of paper. Ashley, I need you to go to the portal and say this spell.
Where is it? And wouldnt those things kill me? I asked.
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No, youll be invisible. The portal is somewhere in the park. And hurry because those
things are headed right for town and this spell only lasts for five minutes. He stepped back and
opened the book of LMNand said a weird spell.
Davidseyes widened, Wow! Youre gone!
No, Im right here.
Exactly!
I rolled my eyesnot that they saw that.
Okay guys Im leaving now. I said so there would be no confusion.
Be careful. David warned.
And hurry. Damien added.
I noddedagainnot like they saw that. Bye.
I flashed myself to the park, expecting to see chaos. But there was nothing. The park
wasnt that big so I was sure that I was supposed to be able to see huge, grotesque monsters
there. Especially, if they were coming out of a bright, swirling, flashing portal hole. Confusion
took over my expression while I started to wonder. Were they invisible too? Were the elders
trying to trick me, to get me out of the way? No, why would they? I could flash back at any time.
Unless they went somewhere else, then I wouldnt be able to find them. Was David in on this or
did they do this to him too?
Then I heard a loud, menacing growl from above me that snapped me out of my paranoia.
The creatures were floating silently out of a much more subtle portal and landing in the street. I
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guess that made sense. She probably knew that we would try to close her portal. Why make it
flashy? In that moment I was very thankful that I was invisible. Those things were carrying axes,
swords and machetes. I certainly didnt want to be attacked by one of those. I pulled the piece of
paper with the spell on it out of my back pocket. I looked at it and did a double take. It was
written in LMN. Damn! Damien could have mentioned that. I took a deep death trying to
keep a clear head. I couldnt afford to lose it right now. I thought hard about how David had said
the portal spell, amazed slightly by proximity of that day. Just two days ago. Damien also said
the invisibility spell in LMN. It sounded just like English but with a few minor changes.
I started sounding out the spell slowly but I was running out of time. This was how the spell
looked Mnm nm
Mia-nahm ca kee-as cos-pee-dose This was me sounding it out. But with three words
left to go I heard a loud screech. I turned around and saw that Crymson was in the sky, on her red
dragon. It was gliding majestically but horrifyingly towards me. Did the invisibility spell wear
off already? Could they see me? I thought I had at least two more minutes left. I looked down at
myself but I was still invisible. Then how could they
I couldnt even finish that thought because the dragon opened its mouth and no sound
came out. I knew what that meant. I threw myself onto the ground and a ball of fire burnt the
grass where I was standing. The paper with the spell flew out of my hand with the wind as the
dragon landed a few feet away from me. Its wings pushed gusts of air like a helicopters
propeller. CassidyuhCrymson slid off of the dragon with a sword in her hand. She waved
her other hand at me but instead of a red lightning bolt, like I expected, a gold shimmering mist
came from it. I felt a chill as it landed on me and I could see that I wasnt invisible anymore.
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Ah, she said like a sigh of refreshment, I would like to see when I cut your head off.
I wanted to flash out of there but I was given a job to do. I had to finish the spell. The
urgent chime I was hearing in my ear didnt help ditch the urge to run away. I wanted badly to
answer it but I had to find the paper. So I started saying spells.
The paper I summoned but just a plain piece of paper appeared. Damn. I needed to be
more specific but it was hard to think when Crymson was pacing towards me. I tried several
more times as I creptbackward away from her. A small piece of paper. A paper with a spell.
The spell that closes the portal. But nothing but junk.
How pathetic. Crymson said grimly, and then swiped her sword at me. Surprisingly she
missed. She was obviously playing with my intelligence. I knew that she could kill me at
anytime. But I tried not to think about that. I looked over my shoulder and saw a piece of paper, I
think, the same size of the one with the spell. I crossed my finger, looked at it sternly and
shouted,
That paper!
And it appeared in my hand. I hurried to check for the spell andyes...there it was. There
was no time to feel relief before I finished saying the last three words.
Ca kay-buh ah-nahm-vee
Crymson and I looked up and saw the portal close but before she could look back down I
was out of there. I couldnt remember flashing thoughit was David. Apparently he had flashed
me away but we werent far. We were on top of a building near the park. From there I could
admire my work of closing the portal but I could see that Crymson was staring right at us.
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Whats wrong with her? I whispered to myself as I stared back at her. David overheard.
What do you mean? he asked.
Just then, Julie flashed in. Crymsonspowers are very minimal in Cassidys body. The
body is non-magical. She answered my question.
I looked at her in confusion. But she used a spell on me beforea spell to make me
visible again.
Yes. That was a small spelllike I saidminimal powers.
Then I started whispering to myself again. I thought that she was playing with me before
but I guess I was wrong.
I looked back at the park and saw that the elders had just arrived. The dragon
immediately got ready to fight as Crymson fell back behind it.
We have to go. I said grabbing Davids and Julies shoulders and flashing to the park.
Julie summoned our crossbows.
Ill get Crymson. David said already taking a step in her direction.
No I said grabbing his arm.
We have to kill her Ashley.
I know. I looked at Crymson, who was smirking behind her dragon, for a second and
her eyes met mine. Then I turned back to him. I want to do it.
He stepped back so that he could see my expression properly. Are you sure?
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Yes. I nodded sternly. You twocan go help the elders with the dragon; they look like
they need it.
They both exchanged glances and then headed over to where the elders were battling the
dragon. I grabbed my crossbow and ran past the dragon while it was distracted. Crymson wasnt
pleased with this. She summoned a long shiny sword and trotted towards me. I could tell from
before that she could really use a sword. I didnt hesitate to start our battle and neither did she.
My arrows flew from my crossbow without a gap but Crymson was fast. She diverted them
easily with her sword and the ones that she missed she dodged gracefully. I soon grew tired of
the crossbow and threw it to the side. I wasnt prepared to fight fist to sword so I summoned a
sleek silver sword, from who knows where. And I was suddenly very aware that I could use it.
The battle was elevating and I had little time to be amazed by my newly found swordsmanship.
Every swing from Crymson was as heavy as a cinderblock but I could take it. I swung back at
her as hard as I could. I was very pleased to see that with every hit it pushed her backward. I
could see that she was getting exhausted; but was I winning? One more hit from me and her
sword went flying and she fell to the floor. my sword pointed at her throat.
A-Ashley, its me. Crymson said in Cassidys most innocent voice.
Youre not fooling me Crymson.
W-What do you mean? What are you talking about Ashley? Whos Crymson? she
looked around. Where am I? I held the sword closer to her throat and she swallowed loudly.
What are you doing?
I couldnt stand Cassidys innocent voice; I was starting to fall for it. Im finishing it. I
said dryly. I hadnt realized that I was crying until I tasted the tears. I raised my sword.
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If-- if you kill me, you kill her. She blurted out nervously. I flinched and at light speed
a crossbow was in her hand. She pointed it to my neck. So pathetic
I stepped back slowly as she rolled to her feet, somehow keeping the crossbow aimed at
my neck.
David! I called without taking my eyes off her.
Davids a little busy right now. She said glimpsing over my shoulder to the dragon. I
could only smell the smoke from the fire it was breathing. I couldnt even tell if the others were
okay. I had to do something before she decided to fire.
Vladimir must be so disappointed in you. I said to her, squaring my shoulders. Her eyes
narrowed. How does it feel to let the world down? How does it feel to have no oneto have to
create beings to talk tovery ugly ones by the way? How does it feel to realize thatyourethe
pathetic one?
You want to know what it feels like? she shrieked and I jumped back a few steps for
what was coming.
Arrows flew at me, as I suspected, but I hit them away with my sword. I only needed to
hit one of them at the right angle for it to bounce right back at her.
You wont be able to dodge forever! she shouted.
Youre right. Not forever. Just. Until
I finally got the right arrow with the right angle. Crymson gasped in shock as the arrow
pierced her heart. She held her crossbow pointed at me with all her dwindling strength. Then, in
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one simple move, she redirected her arrow to David and fired. At that moment everything began
to move in slow motion. The arrow went through Davids back and through his heart.
David! I screamed and he turned to face Crymson. Surprise and pain took over his
expression. The three of us fell to our knees in sync. I looked at Julie and the elders. They were
still fighting the dragon without any time to realize what was happening. Despair filled my heart.
No! I shrieked as David fell flatdead.
And the scene went blank.
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EPILOGUE
I slowly regained consciousness, soon feeling a strong headache. It must be the pain from
collapsing. I laid there not opening my eyes because something bright was shining on my
eyelids. I couldnt remember it being that bright in the park. I wriggled my toes and realized that
there was something soft over my feet. Actually it was up to my shoulders. I felt around with my
hands. I was on a bed. I quickly retracted my hand when it touched someone elses and a soft
gasp escaped my lips.
Its okay Ashley. That sounded like David.
David! I exclaimed as my eyes popped open and I flew into a seated position. My
headache reared up and I let myself plop back down onto the pillow. Ahhh I groaned.
David?
A hand grabbed mine when I said his name. Im here Ashley.
I looked at him. My eyes had already adjusted to the light. Didnt you die? I asked
wearily. I couldnt think of a less forward way to ask through the headache and confusion.
Yes, I did. He answered. I continued to stare at him, waiting for an explanation. He
realized this and started explaining. No one expects you to remember but you saved us. Well, at
least thats what the elders told me. I was already he swallowed painfully, dead. But
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apparently you started glowing and floating or levitating or whatever. You killed Crymsons
dragon with a bright blue lightning bolt and that gave the elders time to help me and
The sound of a door opening interrupted us and Davids expression lightened.
Ashley, youre awake! I heard Cassidys excited voice. I cringed into the pillow,
closing my eyes and putting my hands out to protect myself from Crymson in my sisters body.
Then I heard an explosion near the door. Wow, be careful with that sis. I heard that you killed a
dragon with that thing.
A few voices chuckled and I opened my eyes again to look around. Julie, Alexander and
Damien were all standing behind Crymson who was looking a little nervous now, still wearing
my sisters body.
I thought I killed Crymson? I asked mostly to myself.
You did. David answered. Thats what I was about to say. After you killed the dragon,
Vladimir brought me back to life, and he did the same for Cassidy.
Cassidy? My Cassidy? My heart started to flutter and tears ran down my cheeks. Then
laughter busted from my lips as I sprang off of the bed. Cassidy! I exclaimed, diving onto her
and throwing us both to the ground. I missed you so much. Im so sorry that you had to be part
of all of this. I love you sis.
I love you to Ashley.
I have to thank Vladimir for this. He totally saved me a painful explanation to mom and
dad. I got up and pulled Cassidy to her feet. Where is he?
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Everyone exchanged uneasy glances.