CENTRAL COVEN...
Olivia flounced into the court room where Anna-Maria and Alice;the youngest of the group sat talking in low voices
"We've a lot of backstabbers,gaining power and leaving the cult. Something must be done"she said in exasperation,"most high hasn't said a word "Alice said replying to Olivia's statement "I am aware of that ,we can act on our own"Olivia stated as fact "that will be the dumbest thing you'll ever do Anna-Maria said looking at her carefully
"Thankyou Maria.what has gotten into your head?" That was Hilda's voice;the most high_the most powerful of the cult. The other women rose at her arrival, Olivia raised a brow despite the fact that Hilda was of a higher rank." There are a lot of them Hilda. You need to listen to me" Hilda kept an expressionless face "being your sister gives you no right to forget my position but by the way we have unbelievers to deal with" "from covenant?"Olivia asked " precisely,get your travel coat and come with me"she said and walked away
AT KLAUS'..
Celestian was with Jury in the drinking parlour at Klaus' playing cards when Klaus himself walked in,he put down a paper and Jury picked it up immediately glanced at it and then back to him "you tried spirit writing" he said,the older man shrugged " it was all I could do no matter how it hurts" that was when he revealed his left hand in which he used for the sorcery;it was crocked and twisted in an odd manner. Jury expressed sympathy but he brushed it off in his usual care free manner "whatever just read it" " deadly_danger_arises. Owl lane,be there. Girl_different_central coven_casualty, incarnate. Witches looking _unforgiving. The tempest." He read out the confusing write up then he looked up and continued "the more reason I can't waste my time practicing spirit writing and getting my fingers twisted. It is just a jumble if puzzling words" "that's what makes you too stupid to go higher" Klaus accused and Jury gave him a casual less bothered look " whatever" Jury said handing the brown paper to Celestian
" This means we'll be at owl lane tomorrow " Celestian explained " so the tempest?"Jury asked flipping the card in his hand " merely an uh_"Celestian started to say but then he paused to think "a simile?" Sylvester, the second head from the manservant asked,the left hand slapped him in the face "no idiot it's an oxymoron" Celestian was forced to chuckle knowing none of them were right "that isn't even what I had planned to say" "so what is it then?" Parker the first head asked curiously " I don't know, tell you when I find out"
CREST HOLE..
Anastesia knew Pearl would be her responsibility and there was no way she would probably let her go back to her mother, she was now a rebel and she wondered how she would cut her bond with the witches. It would be dangerous in her soul travelling
"Doll,she was powerful?"Pearl asked her as she watched her rummage in the trunk of old great books,she stopped to look at the girl "in a way, yeah she was strong" Anastesia replied "but covenant is so powerful"Pearl mentioned staring at the older lady. Anastesia put down the book she was holding and walked towards the girl who remained where she was " you praise Covenant so much" she told her " because I want to be there". Anastesia shook her head " you cant" she replied mildly" why not?I can't any thing with the kind of person I am..I want to do something" she pressed on "no" Anastesia replied softly once more " why not?" She queried sadly "because_" Anastesia paused marshalling her thoughts "_because it is dangerous for a girl like you" " is it because of my soul traveling?"she asked immediately after she ended. Anastesia was quiet as if she was thinking of the best reply "do you know you're a half_witch the more reason you conjure according to their ways?" Pearl didn't say anything,she just stared at the lady "but the covenant is some sort of coven too,I am sixteen so, I'm up to age besides there weren't even age barriers_" "Pearl I said it is dangerous because they'll kill you,you're now a rebel. I just have to cut ties with them and send you the a distant relative"Anastesia cut in " no! You can't to that to me. I have no home but covenant can be my only solace. They may one day take me back to missing toe" " your father?" Impossible!" She had raised her voice forcing the anti-agent to remain still " I'm still going to die either way at least let me do it the right way. They have eyes everywhere and when they find me they would be merciless"she said quite calmly. Anastesia touched her gently " then you'll be my responsibility,I will take care of you as if you were my own daughter"
The girl shifted away from the touch, Anastesia looked at her in the eyes. No one could understand what message either of them gave but then the younger one spoke "you're not even safe yourself" without waiting Pearl left the room, Anastesia remained where she was for a moment then she sighed. She moved over to the desk that had piles of scattered books and a telephone whose receiver was carved out as a hand in a position so much like a telephone handle. She sent a speed dial to covenant's main head but it didn't go through so she put it down and turned her back at the desk ready to go for the next table but then the telephone rang loudly. She spun round and took up the receiver " hello?" She started but all she heard was a cackle from the other end and a faint uneven breathing " he_" " hello reform unit officer" a dry cranky voice cut her short before she could say hello. She straighten with a little frown "who's this?" Anastesia asked " that shouldn't matter" the weird tone hissed " then why are you calling?"she asked sternly " you know that rhyme about meddlesome Matty?_that is the problem I have with you" she knew this was a witch, a bad blood precisely but why was she calling? ,she was also aware that a definition was used to create the connection since the telephone was covenant based " I am not a witch so I have no business with such vulgar rhymes" Anastesia responded " but a lot of people sing it these days_" "_because you made them to" Anastesia retorted cutting her midway "_and adults too" continued the voice indifferently " what the hall do you want" she snapped immediately " the girl you have in your care" the voice was dark " I have a lot of children I cater for" Anastesia replied. " Pearl" the voice answered. Anastesia raised her brows in realization " I see now. You're the woman her mother put in your care" " I am her mother and so I have every right to take her back"the voice spoke seriously "oh no you don't" Anastesia snapped " you think because she told you everything means you know it all and do whatever you like?. When I get her back I'm going to punish her for that,you do not know the girl in your possession" the voice went on " then she must have told you everything in her sleep" Anastesia said
There was a dry chuckle that sounded very unfriendly and worth putting into void but she stood strong "no lady, you showed yourself to me.when you came into my home what were you thinking honey, you were just misguided by a foolish little witch" the cranky voice went on " I have never been to your home or to missing toe as a whole" Anastesia denied rather calmly" indeed" came the sarcastic response that it forced her to rethink; she had only been there when pearl took her to the past and then it hit her... The past woman had seen her, Pearl's mother had been aware all the while,acting like she didn't _ playing the part of the past. There was laughter on the other end; a mocking one that meant she had been exposed without knowing " stay out of that poor girl's life, you have tortured her for as long as you want!" " Not so soon" the voice spoke and continued " I'm going to get her myself"
Anastesia smirked " then come get her" she retorted. " With pleasure" this time the voice didn't sound from the telephone but right behind her,she swirled taking out her dagger as she did,the witch,in her bad blood form threw a spell at her but she was quite to fence it off. Before she tried to evoke any spell there was snap like something was falling from above. The Witch was slow to escape and the spell bound trapping net fell on her stopping her movement. Anastesia turned to see John at the door, there was only seconds of appreciation expressed with the eyes. She turned back to the witch who couldn't even lift herself " I wonder what would think of you when she sees you now" she said victoriously. The woman had managed to lift her head, she gave a dried chuckle " that's why she never will" was what she said then she made a hissing chat an was no more.
" Then she's not the lowest of witches since she escaped the net" John spoke " yes I know" she replied but John still had her eyes on her,he came closer and touched her cheeks " you don't look alright"
She lowered her eyes " it's just the strain John.It has never been like this" " but you always conquer" he encouraged,she smiled and then moved away" I need to talk to pearl"she said moving to the door" sure. I'll keep the others alert" he assured
** Pearl was sitting silently on her bed when Anastesia came in. She looked up at her " you come in such haste" she said watching as she pulled out a trunk, it alerted her suddenly" is anything wrong?"pearl queried worriedly " Pearl can your mother get to you in your sleep?"she suddenly asked,Pearl gave seconds of thoughts " I don't know but she's a Cephine" " a Cephine witch" Anastesia paused quite surprised then she added " ok she can"she pressed her lips into a thin line " do you have a few belongings by the way?" " Only at home and I was deprived of it. Why_" " you'll be following me to Covenant tomorrow,I have no other choice now" Anastesia interrupted " she came?" Pearl asked worriedly " you weren't careful in your definition and she found us prying" Pearl broke down ruefully, Anastesia could see the young girl was frightened " they're going to kill me_ how long will I live? My mother_" Anastesia hushed her soothingly like a mother would "listen to me. I am your mother_ no longer she. Covenant will cut your ties with them and protect you,put you in their school and clothe you too" " are you going to stay too" Pearl asked childishly
" Probably"
Pearl nodded with a comforted smile..