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Tonight was the night of the blood moon, marking the 10th century and the the time the dragon will awaken.Meanwhile I and Maggie were both kidnapped,they put a black cloth on our head, covering our sight.
"Finally,The pheonix is here and ultimate power will be mine"A lady said with a cackling laughter,her voice was sweet her cackling...not so much.
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"What are you doing,who are you?"I asked while struggling to break free,Maggie was right beside me but she wasn't panicking.our hands were tied behind us and we were placed in a very dark place that the only source of light was one torch.
"You're a witch."Maggie said stating a statement rather than a question,she was unfazed and didn't look shock at all.
"Surprise".The lady said ignoring my question.
"What do you want with us?!"Maggie asked bluntly,I was confused at the calm aura Maggie possessed right now.She was always the one who likes playing the damsel in distress but now shockingly she was the brave one among them both.
"I don't want you ,I want her"she said pointing at me.
"Me?"I asked in shock,she did mention something about ultimate power or whatsoever.
The lady removed the net from her face and I was shocked to see that she was a young lady a little younger than them she looks like an nineteen years old girl, although I looked younger I was actually older than both of them,a thousand years old wasn't an age for kids,an immortal who can't die unless been killed,but that that I've lost my powers I'm not quite sure about that.
"You have something I want,your powers."the lady said sternly.
"Who are you and how do you know about me?"I asked glaring at her hoping to intimidate her with my cold gaze but she looked like a stubborn girl more stubborn than Maggie.
"Me...I'm Ellen and I am a witch with phychic abilities"and Maggie and I stared at her with no clue of what she was saying.
"urgh...it means I see visions"Ellen said.
"Vision?"I asked.
"Yes I see visions and I saw you came here with sun magic,you teleported here in my visions,and anything I see in a way or two is somehow associated with me,so I'm guessing the lord finally answered my prayers and brought ultimate power closer to my doorstep."she said bringing her face closer to us both,that was when I noticed she was quite pretty,and she had freckles too,with mesmerizing green eyes and thick long brown hair.
"Sorry to burst your bubble but I don't have my powers."I said honestly, staring back at those piercing green eyes.
"you lie"Ellen said.
"yes,she's lying...and you should be careful or she'll burn your soul"Maggie said with a smirk .
"Untie them"she said to two guys I didn't know were standing there.
"I untied myself ten minutes ago,so if you didn't mind we'll be on our way now"Maggie said like a badass girl and my eyes went wide like saucers in astonishment,I didn't know she was this cool.
Maggie came to untie me and when we were about to leave Ellen blocked our way.
" you're not leaving until I say so,get them boys"Ellen said.
"Argh, could you please stop being an annoying bitch,we have lots of stuffs to do"I said in frustration.The guys rushed to us and stood right Infront of us.
" you have to do what she says girls,she's the boss,"the black guy with long hair said.
Maggie instinctively stood Infront of me and with one swift kick,one of them were down on the floor, while Maggie was busy with the wizards I went to the pretty witch.
"Why do you want my powers huh,I mean you clearly have yours"I said blocking her attacks and also attacking her at the same time.
"I want more,an apocalypse will befall us all and I need your powers to stop it,I know about the prophecy and about your great Ancestral powers."Ellen said as she pushed me towards the wall choking me,then I switched, turning her around towards the wall and also choking her.
"Why don't you just let me stop it,it's my powers after all,not yours."I said with a smirk.
"That's cause you failed,I...saw...you...die"Ellen said and shock travelled down my spine, releasing my grip on her neck she tripped me and I fell to the Maggie came to my rescue and pushed Ellen,she quickly grabbed my hands and before I could process what happened,we were both running through the market,dodging the crowds.That what I hated the most,crowds and their noises it just frustrates me,when I get my powers back I'll make sure to mobilize them in the air and walk freely or I'll just fly above them l,I already miss my wings so much,but that wasn't important right now,we needed to get away from here,from this oh so annoying witches.
We hid behind a table in the market and the witches passed by us. 'so dumb even for witches'i said inwardly with a smirk but as soon as we turned to go Ellen was standing right Infront of us with a smirk
"Hello"She said flashing her beautiful smile,that was when I realized she might actually be younger than 19,she looked like a little teenage girl.
"I told you,I don't have my powers so just put it to rest ."I said
"I don't believe you"Ellen said.
"Fuck you!!"Maggie yelled.
"Wait...she wants powers,then let her check."I said walking closer to her and she instinctively stepped back.
"What are you doing, check!"I said,then I watched her close her eyes and her palm glowed,a faint green color,she opened her eyes shimmered with that same green color and she started chanting in an unknown language,I felt my cold in my body for a moment then extreme heat later.
"She's empty,how can this be"Ellen said in shock.
I rolled my eyes at her words,'who was she calling empty?'
"I told you,didn't I?" I said throwing my hands in the air,Maggie whispered something to me
"Ari,we've lost everything even the map"she said in a low tone so the witches couldn't hear her.An Idea suddenly popped in my head and when the witches turned to leave.
"Wait!" I called out.
"I have a proposal for you"I said with a smirk.
"What's that?"Ellen said as she crossed her hands like a little innocent kid.
"The flaming cave...take us there"I said.
"Flaming cave,are you mad?do you know the amount and numbers of danger you'll have to go through to get there,Man eating beasts,ghosts,serial killers,rogue vamps and werewolves, gorgons and dark knights,trust me stay away from that place if you want to survive.and worst of all tonight is the night of the blood moon when all monsters will be awakened."Ellen said as fast as she could,I could see the fear in her eyes.
"I need to head there to get my powers and If you really want it,you can take it from me as soon as I get them."I said making the proposal sound more interesting.
"And you know what they say,the Cave increases your powers"I said with a smile, my Ancestral powers plus the powers of the flaming cave I could be invincible,but I still don't know if I'll be able to hold a candle to my enemy.i also need Ellen's help she looked like she knew this strange place really well.
"Ellen, if you saw me in your visions,that doesn't mean you are meant to steal my powers..."I didn't complete my sentence when Ellen cut me off.
"Let's just say borrow steal is a bit of a strong word."she said playing with her hair and chewing bubble gum.
"it means...you are to help me get my powers to accompany me to the Flaming cave,we need to work together and after this if you still want my powers I'll give it to you...I promise" I continued stating my words with true intentions,if she could actually do better than me and defeat the dragon using my powers then I'll gladly give it up to her,the safety of the universe was my number one priority now.
Ellen seemed to be in deep thoughts."Thats a great offer El,you have to take it"One of the wizards said,he was the other guy with pale skin,a little shorter than the black guy,but he was cute.they seemed to be Ellen's companions.
"The offer is indeed intriguing,but what happens if it's a trap"Ellen asked and I realized she wasn't as dumb as I thought,she was a smart young lady.
"Trust her,she doesn't go back on her word"Maggie said since this conversation started.
"Okay then,we leave tomorrow"Ellen said and walked away while we trail behind her.we arrived at an old cabin that look deserted,as if there was no life,well I was not going to judge a book by its cover,I would need to see the inside first.
"Welcome to my shrine"Ellen said,the inside was clean and strange,there was alot of strange fur rugs and strange skulls,cowries and beads hanging from the ceiling and wooden floor with candles everywhere."it looks exactly like a witches shrine Alright'' Maggie whispered and I chuckled.
"So can you tell us where we are?"Maggie asked.
"My shrine"Ellen answered.
"No,she meant this...are we still In Los Angeles?"I asked.
I don't know where... 'Lost Angels'... is but, you're in a different realm called 'Nowhere' '' Ellen said and Maggie Maggie could literally feel the blood in her brain pumping,this shit was so confusing and she couldn't wait to get out of this place,it was written all over her face.
"Another realm?"I said and then the memories of when I ambushed and knocked off course by that beast called Mammok flashed in my head.
"This...This is the place I was sent to protect,this is the realm the dragon was created,this is the realm the apocalypse will begin before spreading to the universe.but Mammok knocked me off course so I ended up in Los Angeles, Mammok didn't want me to reach here so he made me miss my way since he couldn't kill me,it all makes sense now"I said with a smile.
"This nowhere realm was the realm I was sent to,the place am supposed to defeat the dragon not in Los Angeles.Maggie and Ellen looked at me like I was going crazy.i suddenly got up and went to the window, staring at the clouds as the moon slowly came into view,it was blood red.
"This is the night of the blood moon, marking another century"Ellen said with a smile.My head started hurting and I suddenly became dizzy,I was seeing images flashing in my head , purple eyes and then pitch black eyes both filles with hate,anger,regret and pain.
"It's here...it's coming".I said and lost my balance I was having a vision and those eyes were literally piercing my soul.
"I'm coming for you"I heard the most coldest and deepest voice I've ever heard,it was filled with alot of anger and hate.there was no sign of warmth,his words were cold and then I woke up with a loud gasp.
"No, it can't be this soon...I have to get my powers back at all costs"I said to myself tugging at my hair.