Chapter 30 Awakening

“Hello?” I yelled as I came awake in an unfamiliar place.

And maybe if it was brightened by at least a lamp, I might have recognized the location.

My voice resounded in the empty room and I could hear the gush of a stream nearby.

Standing up, I used my hands to feel my surroundings. I noticed how rough the wall and ground was.

It took me a minute to realize I was in a sort of cave but the question was how did I get there?

“Oh, gods!” I muttered as I remembered what had happened.

“Aiden!” I shouted but I received no response.

I remembered being with him and Sienna until the latter began to chant something which flung Aiden and me off balance.

“Hello, anybody here?” I grimaced, breathing in, and out as my leg slammed into a pebble.

Aiden and his family might be worried sick about me right now, I thought whilst I caressed my sore toe in the dark.

Despite the aches in my legs, I pushed forward. I didn't relent until I got to an opening brightened by a blazing torch.

I wondered who was here with me as the aroma of varieties of food glided into my nostrils. My stomach grumbled, and my mouth watered.

Also, I shuddered as I thought of encountering a barbarian or worse a cannibal that wouldn't hesitate to rip me apart.

Nevertheless, despite the dark thoughts I was having, I walked towards the light.

I noticed a room beside it, it was ajar and brightened with light as well.

Peeking into it, I saw no one was inside. I was about to check the other room when a voice halted me in my tracks.

“Daughter of light, please step into the room.”

The voice was pleasant, and my heart warmed up at its kindness.

My breathing hitched and my eyes darted frantically as I searched for who could be talking.

“I mean no harm to you. The answer to your questions is here.” It said.

Courageously, I stepped into the room even if that was the last thing I wanted to do.

I needed answers as to why I was here? Answers to who my birth mother was because no one in my family had ever mentioned her. Not even my dad.

He had been so dodgy when it came to discussions that pertained to her.

All I knew was, I was a princess since my father was a Baron.

The room wasn't like anything I have seen or been in. Crystals of all kinds surrounded the room, several symbols which I hadn't seen or knew of adorned the wall like a mural.

Each time I gazed into the crystal, different images of me were shown right from the time I was an infant till now.

I noticed a woman with platinum hair that was pregnant and in a lot of pain.

Also, what looked like a younger version of my dad stood by her.

I stepped closer to the crystal and I could hear everything which was said.

My birth mother, who was known as Selene because my dad had called her that way, was a beautiful woman with hair and eyes like mine. She had every one of my physical features.

“George, I don't think I can last longer than I desire." She moaned, then continued. "Please take care of Elena and keep her from harm's way."

"No matter what happens, never let her out of your sight. She is a wonderful child. Also, I'm sorry I'm saying goodbye to you, I need to go back to my world.” She winced.

What does she mean by that? I mulled.

She doubled over whilst panting and her eyes gleamed white as another contraction hit her.

“Sorry, darling,” Dad mumbled, stroking her back.

“It's time.” She cried out with all her might, thunder resounded from afar and lightning struck. The wind whacked violently against the thatched house they were in, and the rain thumped mindlessly on the ceiling.

Despite the violent storm, the house was unaffected as she continued screaming to bring forth her baby, me into the world.

Eventually, when I came forth, she breathed heavily and I noticed her eyes went dim.

“Bring her to me, George.” She said and my father conceded.

“I'm giving you this power my child, this protection to ward off evil from you.” She placed a necklace around my neck which I still have till now.

Her pale hands brushed my soft curls, and she trailed tiny kisses all over my bloody body.

I felt tiny jolts of electricity in my body as my gaze fixated on the crystal. My fingers jerked, and I noticed it simmering.

It was as if the power in me was waiting for this particular moment to surface, and it felt really good.

I didn't realize I was crying until a tear slipped into my mouth. My body trembled with each sob but I didn't stop until that same voice resounded again.

“That was your mother.” She confirmed.

“Why am I here?" I inquired, sniffing.

“We are getting to that and you might want to shield your eyes for this.”

A bright light flashed. Before I could cover my eyes, it was already too late. My visions clouded and I was partially blind from it.

“Sorry for the late warning.” A warm hand caressed my shoulder.

She touched my eyes, restoring my sight.

I blinked once, then twice before my gaze got accustomed to my surroundings once again.

She was a foot taller than I. A kind smile brightened her face, she gripped two torches, one on each hand. Her eyes, a bright blue with fire bored into mine.

I was mesmerized and couldn't look away from her beautiful eyes which were kaleidoscopic.

“Elena Harmonia Lockser.”

She breathed out my name and middle name which only I knew. Even Renee who was my best friend didn't.

“Who are you?” “Why am I here?” I rambled.

“I am Hecate,” She paused, then proceeded, “You are a descendant of mine and I'm here to reveal your true power to you.”

“I haven't heard of you before from anyone. I have only seen your name in books.” “Are you the goddess Hecate?”

“Yes, I am.” She affirmed, and the torch she carried with her glowed with each word she said.

“Witchcraft comes from me, so does magic, be it good or bad. I am the keeper of the doorway and the creature of the night. Fear not child, for I have always been with you. Also, I am here to assist you." She smiled.

My arms wrapped around me as I shivered. I didn't feel cold because the cave was warm. But, I felt chilled from the power emanating from her.

“Use it.” A shawl just like the one she wrapped around her shoulder dropped on mine.

“Thanks, ” I murmured whilst wrapping it around me.

“Follow me.” She ordered.

My legs moved on their own accord, I stepped into an enormous dimly lit room that had only a small window.

“Step into the circle.” She commanded, pointing to a circle that had a huge pentagram in it.

I hesitated whilst glancing at her. However, I was shoved into it by an unknown force, and it brought me to my knees as well.

She snapped her hands and a grimoire appeared in her hands. It was exactly like the one Maya had used in searching for a spell to cure Ellen.

She shoved the book into my hands and began to chant.

I groaned as a white light flashed into my body.

My body jerked and I moaned at the sensation. Power surged through me, and I felt energised.

“It is done." She declared.

I gasped, jolting awake.

“Where am I?” I whispered, glancing around me.

“Thank goodness you are awake!” Maya yelled whilst flipping through the books with her magically, perhaps looking for a spell.

“What happened?” I groaned, twisting my stiff neck.

“We met you almost lifeless. Can you remember what happened?” She asked.

“I think so,” I moaned. “Where is Aiden?”

They all stared back at me as if I had the answer to my questions.

“That's why we need you to remember what transpired,” Ellen said.

I thought back to what happened earlier, then it all clicked. “Oh goodness! It's Sienna, she is around.”

I panicked as I remembered the wicked grin she had on.

“Calm down Elena, and breathe,” Callista instructed whilst rubbing my back.

I did as she instructed, then I took in a deep breathe once more before narrating what happened.

“You mean Sienna is alive?” Sparkles mumbled, her eyes blinking back tears.

“She is.” I asserted.

“How did it happen? I mean I saw her lifeless.”

“Necromancy is at work.” Callista said, “Aiden is with her and I'm sure he needs our help.”

“Of course, I'm fine because I'm with my wife,” Aiden announced as he walked into the room.

“Aiden!” I yelled running to him but he shoved me away.

I groaned as I slammed into the wall. I felt a rib crack at the impact.

Then, he strolled in as if nothing happened.

A stunned look appeared on my face as I gazed after him. He had never been this way before, and it was frightening, to say the least.

“Aiden, you just shoved Elena," Liam pointed out.

“Who is Elena?" His blue orbs travelled around the house, and it landed on mine.

Silence ensued and my heart hammered in my chest as I waited for him to recognize me.

“Do I know you?" He questioned.

As soon as the question came out of his mouth, my heart shattered into a million pieces.

“I don't think so. I'm here for Gemma."

I noticed the satisfactory smile on Sienna's face, and I couldn't bear it anymore. “What is wrong with you?”

He ignored my question and pretended as if no one spoke to him.

“Who are you and what have you done to him?" Sparkles growled as she confronted Sienna.

“I am your best friend, remember?” Sienna beamed.

“She is dead." Sparkles proclaimed.

“To you all. But to him, I'm very much alive." She cackled.

“She's using a spell on him and it's a form of old magic. Dark magic is dangerous, and you must give it to take.” Maya prompted as she observed what was going on.

“Where is Gemma?” Aiden asked again.

“You need to leave because you are going nowhere with her." Ellen pointed out.

“I am not leaving without my daughter.” Sienna sneered.

“Yes, we are not leaving without her.” Aiden agreed with her. He was acting more like a puppet and looking at him closely, he wasn't the Aiden I know.

“I know you are in there, Aiden. Snap out of the trance she has put you In." I pleaded.

“He can't hear you, new girl. He's mine and so is Gemma. You are a nobody." She snorted.

“You'll always be a bastard and the second choice you are."

I trembled, my hands balled into fists at my side as I imagined squeezing her neck.

She choked but quickly regained herself.

“Don't joke with me, little girl. You are powerless next to me."

“You think so?" I muttered.

As if being propelled by a force, I stretched out my hands and chanted.

“I am Hecate's descendant, a pure witch and I am Lady Elena of Candor!” I roared and fire gutted out of my hands.

Sienna cackled, then snapped her finger. She struck me with a fireball, which made me staggered.

“Perhaps, I need to kill you now because you are an annoying pest." She snickered.

My back arched as she hoisted me off the ground.