The witch’s Journal

Chapter 5

{Dyson POV}

The next morning, I woke up at 6 am on the dot, brushed my teeth and hair, washed my face, and threw on a simple white crewneck tshirt, blue jeans, and pair of white forces. I have to get to my mom’s as early as possible. Maybe she knows why an upper level demon tried to attack me but even if she doesn’t know, I’ll need to stack up on plenty of potions in case they keep coming after me.

I get to my mom’s and ring the doorbell. Mom comes to the door happy to see me as always. She gave me a big hug, “it’s great to see you son but what are you doing here so early? I used to have to pry you out of bed anytime before noon.” “A fucki-“ “Language!” my mom says while swatting me on the arm. “When I got home last night a demon no correction an upper level demon was in my room, I say correcting my words. “What did! Did it hurt you? Are you okay.” She asks while frantically looking me all over.” “No ma, I didn’t give him a chance to. I grabbed the potion I always keep on me and vanquished him. “Thank goodness you listen to me and your father, she says while frantically looking me over. Once she was satisfied that I was whole she took a deep breath and let it out, “You seem fine but are you okay? You know mentally.This is your first demon vanguish and he was upper level. I know how scary it can be especially the first few attacks.”, she says. “I think I’m fine. I was more shocked then scared but my training kicked in and the shock faded. I knew what I had to be done”, I say. “Im so proud of you son. Wait until I tell Nancy and the girls how your first vanguish was an upper level demon. Ohh they’ll just die,” she says a little too enthusiastic. I roll my eyes, “it’s not a competition. Come on let’s go make some potion. I have to be somewhere later tonight so I can’t be here all day.” “Oh so fussy”, she says while leading the way to the covenstead.

“Okay we have about 40 vials here, I say while digging around boxes in the room. “40 should be enough hun.” My mom says from the other side of the room. “This time your going to make the potion. It’s time son. If demons are coming after you, that means you’re already coming into your full power.” “Wait, no I thought I had a full year before I had to fully emerge into the Wiccan world, I say in disbelief. “What if I’m not ready, ma.” “You are ready. You know why because you have the best teacher there is.” She says jokingly.. “I don’t know why your getting your powers so early but the light goddess wouldn’t give them to you unless you’re ready. Have faith, she says while kissing my cheek. “Do you know how long it’ll take before my powers fully come in?, I ask. “I don’t know hun I’ve never seen anything like this, but maybe your father will know what to do. He won’t be back until later so come back by tomorrow morning and we’ll see if he can make heads or tails of what’s going on, she says. “Thanks, ma. I say while kissing her cheek. I spent the next two hours making the potion while mom supervised. “That was pretty good for your first time. I don’t see any need for you to make a new batch. This one will do just fine she says. While eyeballing the consistency. “You have to teach me that one day ma.” I say truly impressed. “One step at a time son. You first have to memorize the potions. Well at least potions like these since they are very very important .” “ I almost had it,” I say. “I only had to glance at the grimore maybe once or twice.” “Yes, once or twice too many” she says with a laugh. “I’m just kidding with you hun. You’re still learning you’ll have the whole thing memorized after you make the potion about three, four more times.” “I hope your right , ma’ I say. “Boy who you talking to you know I’m always right, she say playfully. Now, go ahead fill those vials out. I spent the next 45 minutes filling vials. Once I was done. I walked over to where ma was writing in her grimore. “Thank you as always, ma but I am going to head out.” I kiss her on the cheek and head to the door. “Don’t worry I’ll clean up this mess,” she yells behind me. “and keep about four or five potions on you at all times. You never know when multiple demons will track you down at one time and make sure you keep sharing your location with me and dad.” Slowing down a little, “Okay mom, I yell as I walk down the hall, through the living room and out the front door.

During the 20 minute car ride back to campus, I took the time to think about the last 24 hours. I found what I think is my soulmate in Amara and I’m pretty sure she’s feeling the pull as well even though she’s human. f**k she’s human, I think to myself. I thought I had a year before the demons and magic, now this is happening all so fast. I don’t see how I can bring her into my life without being fully honest with her. If we’re together privately, a demon may show up. Although demons have a rule about not attacking in public, they will be willing to risk it if one human is around. That I do know from my training. I have a lot to think about but I’m leaning on telling Amara what I am tonight at dinner. I just hope she still feels the same once she hears how hectic my life is about to get. I head home, plant ten potions around the house. Making sure I put one in all the places that I may not have clothes on even the shower because you just never know. After, that I place a potion on both sides of my bed and I close my eyes for a nap. While drifting off to sleep I can’t help but feel proud that I was able to vanguish an upper level demon on my first attack. I pushed that thought aside and dream about Amara for the remainder of my nap.