A/N word in * are words said via mind link
The conversation for what to do next didn't really go well despite Miri's presence, they all wanted the child and were looking to gain her trust or use her, if not both. They wanted to study how Miri's powers worked but they knew that could mean treading in Ikuwamiri's territory. The mere thought of that sent shivers down their spines. The numbers of lives lost to finally get the Miri kind of witch would be enormous, although they had a working prototype, they knew there was a risk in having more than one Miri. One was already dangerous, two would be the end of the world as they knew it.
"So, let's keep the remaining seals on her Eve spoke. If she's unable to control just this little fragment of her power's we won't unseal the rest." She said ignoring Melissa's comment about having an ulterior motive.
"You are right, she's already this dangerous with barely half her power's, she needs to learn to control first, and we need to be sure she won't turn on the world before we even begin to talk about unlocking the rest of her powers" Ama said.
"Then the question remains who would train her to control her powers, can we really trust Lucianne to do a great job"? Wura said.
"Do you have a problem with what I have done so far?" Lucianne finally asked.
"Not really, but your men brought her on a dangerous mission that led us to where we are currently, so, why should we trust Une not to mess up again". Wura said
"I take full responsibility for that, *but who would you rather have do it, I'm sure you all have your plans once you lay your hands on her. So who here wants to give up the privilege to the first to take a slice from the cake* Lucianne said with contempt.
After few seconds of silence, it was obvious none of them would be willing to let anyone have Miri for a full period of six months.
"I think Une will do just fine in training Miri. First she's familiar with the environment and with the people there, it will help her mentally. Second, we have the best equipped instructors and witches in Une and you know it and finally don't even think for a second that you are going to take may daughter away from me when she can barely protect herself. So this is what we'll do, she will learn control in une for the next six months, an after that I'll send her to Elventide to learn with the elves, then she'll learn from Red, then Ama can train her, then Melissa and finally Lilith, because she has yet to stabilize her region and until she does I'm not sending my daughter to her* Lucianne said before Lilith to protest her position.
Not that she really cared about Miri, she just hated being last.
*Each of you would help her control her power for two months and help study it not experiment on her. If she as much as get a scratch on her while she's under any of you, then you'll have alot of explaining to do.* Lucianne said. They all ignored her treats, they were not weak, and although she was dubbed the queen of witches, she wasn't their queen so her treats meant nothing to them.
"So you'll all just Ignore me right Melissa said . We are going to allow an unstable weapon into the world. Well if that's what you fools want, there is no problem. But, just know, when she becomes a problem for the world or any of you, I'm not going to involve myself. You release it you deal with taming it". Melissa said.
"Now, all in favour to let Miri keep her powers" Melissa said as she was the leader of the council. A position she could not wait for it's tenure to elapse.
After everything was done and the members dispersed.
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Iledun A region In red's territory.
Wura made her way into her palace via an ibi Mirror. She was accompanied like all the others by Leke, her personal guard.
When she entered she was greeted by some women who were sitted close to the mirror seemingly doing some work. Unlike Une, he palace wasn't a fortress. It was just a very large palace made of brick and mud, it was like a hut, but a very big one.
"Welcome Yeye" (mother, it was what the leaders from that region were called. Mother for female Warlord(Balogun) for male) one of the witches greeted.
"How are you my children doing". She asked as all the girls smiled.
It was obvious they not only called her mother, they loved Wura like she was their mother, as she treated them like her daughters.
After the greetings she made her way to her private chambers. After collapsing on the bed she begin to ponder about what had just happened in atlantis. She wondered if keeping Miri's powers unsealed was a smart choice, she could not help but wonder if Melissa was right. She also had a bad feeling about Lucianne, although she had known her for a while and it was not as if she was acting strange, still something tells her there was something Lucianne was keeping regarding Miri, or maybe she even has what she wanted to use Miri for, but what could it be....
"You'll get an headache if you think too hard" a voice called Wura back to reality.
"Kike, it's just you, when did you enter?" Wura asked.
"Just a while ago. Kike said. Something seems to be bothering you, mind sharing?" Kike said.
Wura smiled at her friend and confidant, Kike was to Wura what Kim was to Lucianne.
After She explained everything that happened in the meeting including her suspicion, Kike could only sigh.
"I know right, no matter how I think about it, something just feels wrong about Lucianne. She must have an end game. She has to right?".
"Are you sure it's not because unlike most members, Lucianne is genuinely concerned for the child". Kike said, making Wura frown.
"Whose side are you on"? Wura asked
"Your side ofcourse, but still that doesn't mean I have to agree with you just to be on your side." Kike said with a smile.
"That being said, I think what you need is someone to help you keep an eye on Miri and even Lucianne, Incase she's planning something".
"A spy in Une, isn't that a bit risky? I mean we can't afford to start spying on a unit that was created for the sole purpose of assisting and helping the witch community in ways we can't. The consequences of such an action will be dire."
"Yes you're right, but do you think the other members of the council share your thoughts. Sure they know it's dangerous to spy on Une, but I don't think any of them trusts Lucianne either so they'll all send spies. And now is a good time to send one " Kike said
What do you mean.
"Have you forgotten? Une has asked for the usual recruitment of new members and we are sending five witches, we can easily ask one of them to do the task for us."
"Oh, I totally forgot". Wura said
"When are they leaving"? She asked
"Tomorrow, after the delay due to the monsters everything can go as planned, and I have someone in mind already."
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Castle of Une
Miri made her way out of the ibi Mirror followed by Lucianne, she immediately went away into her room ignoring Kim who tried to call her.
"She's still angry unh"? Kim asked
"It has been just a week, she will come around."
"I hope she does sooner". Kim said.
I'm sorry for my incompetence". Kim apologized.
"No need to apologise Kim, what's done is done. As from now she's part of the new recruits we'll be training. When the time comes make sure she's ready" Lucianne said as she started walking away. "And Kim she gets no special treatment, understood"?
"Yes My Lady." Kim replied.
Lucianne made her way into, her private quarters, she opened the passage way into her secret room into where the doll was. She got into the room and the doll looked at her.
"Hello my love, Lucianne said as she caressed her cheek, it's been years but it's finally time, I know it hurts but just hold on a little longer, before the end of the year, all your pain will go away."
"Really the doll" spoke.
"Yes my love,Mummy will take them all away". Lucianne said humming the song Abigail loved
End of Volume 1