Extortioner

Chapter 13: Kidnapped

Selene and Gia go to Phoenix mall. Selene goes to get ice popsicles for both. Gia goes to the Sephora shop to get cosmetics. Someone keep fingers on her shoulder.

Gia turns to see whether it was Selene. There stood a tall man with emerald eyes, he tells... Go to the entrance of the mall...Your sister is waiting outside... She told me to pass on the information.

Gia: Why she told me to come outside? We haven't finished the shopping yet.

Man: Suddenly she is not feeling well. So she told you to come to the entrance.

Gia: Ok...I will go.

Gia picks her bags and heads towards the entrance. In the meantime, Selene visits the Sephora shop to call Gia. She finds no one there. Gia is pulled to a Black Jaguar Car. Selene get visions of Gia being kidnapped... She can see the black jaguar at the mall's entrance...

The man says... I am Nick. Nice to meet you, Gia...

Gia: What stunt you have pulled up to??

Nick: I have kidnapped you...

Gia: You better don't speak.

Nick starts the car and can see a woman standing there. Gia smiles... "You cannot do anything to me"...

A swish of air whooshes and the car is bought to a forest. Nick gets perplexed...

" What on the earth is happening?.." Says Nick.

She laughs louder... It's my place... You better leave my sister and run....or I might kill you.....!!

Gia... Gets down of the car and hugs Selene.

Nick says... Selene what did you do just now...?.. Are you a witch...?.. Please stop!!

Selene smiles and opens the car door.

Selene: Why did you kidnap my sister?

Nick: To teach Kane a lesson.

Selene: But why...?

Nick: I hold a grudge against him...

Selene: You better stay away from us.

She holds the neck of Nick and warns him to stay away from her loved ones.

Nick in pain says... I am sorry... I won't disturb you further... Please let me go... In a jiffy....he reaches the mall entrance...

Selene advises Gia to be more cautious and be aware the next time. The full moon night arrives and Selene performs her full moon ritual.

Gia: What is the full moon ritual?

Full moon happens when the Earth, Sun and Moon align. Moon's surface is illuminated through the reflection of the Sun's light. We can use the full moon energy to see what no longer serves our intentions. To start the ritual, we have to prepare a sacred space or altar with crystals, light incense, scented candles, offer flowers also prepare the full moon water.

Now we have to meditate and journal our negative emotions or persons to let go of them. Journal your thoughts and burn the paper. Dispose of the burnt ashes in the air and wash your hand in water. Walk at the full moon night to absorb the moon power in you...says Selene

They perform the full moon ritual...

Selene pleases the moon goodness to harness powers from her. Selene manifests enough power and strength from the Full Moon. Her eye colours change from black to brown as positive energy transpire into her.

Selene offers the full moon water to Gia and Elena. The full moon day goes well as planned.

Selene travels to the parallel world to have a glimpse of the moon. She finds a new moon here. Selene sows the imaginary seed plants in the other dimension. The path connecting between two parallel worlds has no gravity, and seeds float on the surface. She attempts to sow them deep in the ground.

Someone says...

Here plants won't grow...as there is no gravity...

Hudson....!! smiles Selene

Selene: Let me give it a try, it may grow someday. Hudson holds Selene's hand and they walk discussing their stories.

Hudson smiles... Your sister was kidnapped...??? Unbelievable to fight with a strong woman...!! (Giggles)

Selene laughs...

Selene returns home and plants some imaginary seeds got from the parallel world watching the full moon night. She gifts a pack of imaginary seeds to Gia too.

Gia: From where did you get the imaginary seeds?

Selene: Now...that's a surprise gift from a secret source...I Will let you know soon.

Gia: Oh...wow!! Now we have secrets too!!

Selene: Haha...

Gia: Don't laugh... So how did you know magic....!?

Selene: Do I know magic?? Gia.....!!

Gia: Yes, I saw... I was at the mall entrance, suddenly you shifted us to the forest. My eyes couldn't believe it...

Selene: Ah...well... I will teach you about it... You have to learn the rituals from me.

Gia: Are you a witch??

Selene: Haa... Now that seems a direct question to me?... Kinda....

Gia: Ok

Selene: Have a good nap... We had a long day!!

Gia: Yes....good night sis...

Selene wakes up in the morning and refreshes herself. She waters the imaginary seeds and checks on Gia.

Time stops~

Gia with a brush stop for a few seconds. People on the roads too stop. Only Selene could move. Few seconds later they are back to what they were doing...

Selene could feel the world stopped for a few seconds, someone from the parallel world entered her world. Every time of their visit, the second keeps on increasing. She thinks, one day will come when the gates of both worlds get closed forever.

Selene's POV

I have to make both the worlds run!!

Gates of parallel world must be active!!

I have to balance both worlds!!

There must be something to keep both worlds safe!!

I have to find the origin of the parallel world!!

Selene travels to the parallel world to check on Purple. She reaches the perfume shop to meet her.

Purple: It's glad to see you again!!

Selene: I am glad to see you too!!

Selene explains the things she has experienced since morning...

Purple: Do you mean the Time stops??

Selene: Yes...and one day the gates of both worlds will be closed?

Purple: Yes. It would happen...

Selene: Now what can we do?? Can you tell me the origin of the parallel world??

Purple: The parallel world was created by ancient witches for their witchcraft rituals. In the beginning, they did not share their secrets with the other world. Slowly the world began to evolve and Kings started to rule the kingdom. The Kings and Witches made a deal to travel to other worlds to develop their world. That's why the secrets run only between witches and the royal family.

Selene: Ok... What if the gates close forever?

Purple: The gates can close anytime and if that happens. Witches can make use of their magic to stop the Kalachakra.

Selene: How can that happen?

Purple: You have to visit the Kalachakra temple of your world. Gather monks and witches to do the Kalachakra pooja. Once you perform the pooja, both the gates of the parallel world will be opened forever. But this must happen only when the gates are closed.

Selene: Ok...that seems cool!! But still, I have to find the temple.

Purple: Yeah... You will see when the right time comes!!