The Witches' War

Track Down

Mr Walt*

We've been away from home for the past two days tracking down the cause of the death of the grand witch guiding the emerald but all efforts resulted to nothing.

"Don't you think we should seek help from other covens" Someone in the council asked

"Seeking help from them will make us look like weaklings and we're not" Vivian the head witch retorted

"If we do not handle this matter wisely now it may grow into something uncontrollable" Another council member pitched in

"What if maybe the story about the return of Dayanara is actually true" Someone said and everybody turned their heads towards the direction of the voice

Vivian chuckled and said "That story was told two centuries ago and witches don't live that long. So quit believing in common myths"

"There's actually a spell that can make a witch stay longer" I finally spoke and all heads turned towards me "The spell is rare because of its numerous protocols but that doesn't mean someone as desperate as Dayanara can't go that far"

"Why are you all dwelling on an age long myth" Vivian questioned

"What if it turns out to be true" I replied standing up "what if Dayanara is some where out there looking for how to get the emerald. We can't just overlook it all in the name of myths. We need to try at least before concluding"

My words seemed convincing as every witch in the covenstead nodded their head in affirmation to my suggestion.

"But we won't involve the Emperor's Coven yet. They're full of pride" Vivian scoffed

***

Tamara ?️

I went home to meet my brothers who were already eager to commence the training. I washed up and went to meet them at the witches' field.

"Since you're awful at casting spells why don't we try green witch magic" Kevin suggested

"Green witch magic is focused solely on nature, nurturing and healing" He continued "I planted a bean seed somewhere in the field, i want you to sense it and nurture it till it germinates"

The task seemed very ridiculous and i stared at him in confusion.

"Just go through this book, you'll understand better" He said handing me a spell book "I will be with Ian in the library making researches on whatever is happening to you"

I stretched my hands with my eyes closed following the guidelines of the book.

"Nature is around us so to connect to it we have to feel our environment" as stated by the book

I tried focusing my mind on the environment but still nothing happened. I looked around in total dismay and headed for the library to meet my brothers

"Tamara how did you do it" Kevin shouted rushing towards me with Ian behind him " My task in class is to nuture this flower" He said showing me a flower " I've tried all but it couldn't work and now you just did it, How?" He questioned

"I don't know....... Seriously" I answered still in shock

"You have spell classes today so try as much as possible to keep your powers in check, it seems to be escalating" Ian warned

Tamara*

*Spell class*

"Physical defense is needed in times when you can't make use of your powers" Mrs Caro instructed in the training ground.

I was training with Martha or rather i was getting beat up by her. Fighting is a physical combat that requires throwing punches and kicks from both parties but since she was the only one doing that i wouldn't really call it fighting.

"Are you going to fight me or what" Martha asked sending a blow on my chin. That really hurt me so I stood up and kicked her on her leg. She immediately fell on the floor groaning in pain with blood oozing out of the spot i kicked her.

Everyone in the training ground stared at us in shock probably because Martha, one of the top martial arts students was getting beat up by a total novice.

I ran out of the training ground in shock about what just happened. I just gave her a kick and nothing much, that shouldn't be enough reason for her to get wounded that badly. I wasn't myself throughout spell class. I eagerly wanted to go home and see if my brothers were able to find out something resourceful.

***

Fred?️

"Mum, what kind of spell requires your pupil turning blue" I asked my mother who was busy in her study room

She glanced at me and faced her laptop still typing " Only weavers can do that and it seems we have none in this century" She answered

I immediately raced to library and searched for a book on weavers and I finally found one. Our forefathers were good record keepers so you can find almost everything you need in our library.

"The spell creators" read the cover of the book. I took it into my room to look more into it.

I wouldn't risk not helping Tamara especially now that I've gotten a chance to talk to her.

***

Evergreen Academy

I raced down the hallways looking for Tamara so I could show her what i found

"Fred, you've not been taking my calls or even replying my text messages" Nora complained wrapping her hands in mine.

I quickly let go and turned to her quizzically

"I don't owe you calls or text messages Nora and besides I've been busy"

"But i thought we were going somewhere"

"Well right now I am going to class" I said and walked away

Throughout class i searched for Tamara but couldn't find her. I tried asking some students but she wasn't someone that relates well with people so no one knew. I regretted not having her phone number, it would have helped now. I really wanted to show her what i had found and then an idea clicked.

Why not go to her house then!

"Aye man" I called George my best friend

"Arent you going home yet" He asked giving me a handshake

"Not really, i need your help"

He turned to me giving me his attention

The plan was to sneak into the store room and get her file so I could have her home address from there. The task was quite easy as there were no much students in school. He stayed on the look out while I searched for her file

"Found it" i said stepping out of the store room

"Where is it" He asked

"I can't just come out with a students file so I took a picture of it"

"Smart one" He commended and we quickly rushed out un noticed

"You're giving me every detail tomorrow" George yelled from his car

"Sure" I replied waving at him

I arrived at a huge sophisticated building and couldn't help but glance at my phone to check if i was actually at the right place. I pressed the bell on the huge gate and just immediately I saw a figure approaching.