Red Witch by hima (fantasy books to read TXT) 📖

I heard loud growl from my right and turned to see a wolf charging towards us. Alec, scooped me up and ran leaving the sea of hungry vampires behind. The wolf tagged along throwing away any vampires that are in our way. I heard Caelia calling my name from the other end. She is attracting attention. I turned to the wolf behind me.

“Get her out of here.”

I don’t know whether it can understand me or not but I prayed that it better understand. It seemed to hesitate for a second and then ran in the direction of Lia.

Alec ran at top speed of a jet to a higher peak and when he is sure no one followed us, he put me down. I felt dizzy at the overwhelming speed we traveled.

“They are coming.” Alec said.

I glanced in the direction he is watching. I saw a huge brown wolf and his ride a small, fragile creature.

“Caelia.” I cried and hugged her.

“What was that stunt you pulled there, you could have killed yourself.” She started ranting. Sometimes she makes me feel like I’m the younger one, I laughed at her.

“Very funny.” She tossed her hair as she always does to show her disapproval.

“I’m glad that you are okay.” I said.

She smiled.

“What did you do there? You were engulfed in red flames. I was worried that someone lit you up.”

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” I said as a matter of fact.

May be I performed magic but I didn’t feel any tickling. All I felt is a void inside me I don’t even remember what I spoke.

Lyall sat down next to me in his human form. He looked at me with his wolfish eyes, I felt like he is searching my soul.

“You predicted your first vision, My queen.”

“Sera…” I shrieked.

It’s making me mad to be called like that. Lia gently squeezed my hand.

“What do you mean by predicted your first vision?” Lia asked.

“Your sister is a seer, she predicts the future.”

“You mean like fortune tellers.”

“No, it’s bit different. She can see the future of only mythical creatures. “

“Can she see now?”

“No, you can’t make a seer to see things, it just comes to her.”

“Will she be doing that regularly?”

“Not until the other seer stops seeing”

“Does that mean she will not be a fire ball soon?” Lia said with hint of mockery.

“I’m not sure about it, your sister is a special person, she is different from all the witches.”
“Have you seen more witches?”

“Yes, there are more people like her but not as powerful as Riona or your sister.”

“What makes Sera different from others?”

“When Riona sees she is engulfed in blue flames.”

“I saw her engulfed in blue flames too.”

“When? “
Lia narrated and as she did tears strolled gently around her cheeks.

“Witches are always engulfed in the blue aura when they perform magic. It seems that we know very little about her.”

I listened to the conversation deeply leaning on the trunk of the tree.

“Why did they come after me when they are perfectly quite before the seer thing happened.”

“Blood of a mythical creature is more appealing to the Vampires. To see the future the magic in your blood has to be invoked. The pull will be more to them when you perform magic.”

“How come Alec, didn’t try to kill me?”

“That he has to answer.”

I glanced around. He is nowhere to be seen.

“Where’s Alec?”

“He may be out hunting; it must have taken him all the strength to restrain himself from doing anything to you and at the same time being close to you.”

“I wish he is safe. Please go and check on him” I pleaded.

“I can’t leave you alone, Sera.”

I pleaded him.

“He will be perfectly safe. He is a great warrior.”

I remain unconvinced and ordered him. He was so stubborn. I wish I could kick his butt.

“Fine, I’ll go then.” I said and stood facing towards the downhill.

I heard the snap of twigs and Alec emerged from the bushes. I rushed to him and hugged him. He flinched at my touch but hug me lightly.

Why did I do that? I lost all my worries looking into his eyes. I heard a low growl at the other end.

“Cut it out, Lyall.”

Lia laughed.

“Let me tell you one thing if you are to win against your common enemy, you should forget your differences and work together.”

“Let’s go back. I’m sure they took care of everything by now.”

“Sera, consider your decision once again.” Lyall pleaded.

“I’m staying.”

“Me too.” Lia chanted.

“Well, then. I have no other choice I’m staying with you.”

“Lyall, maybe you should be helping your pack as sis said.” Lia said.

“Okay, Can anyone tell what rubbish did I speak there?”

Lia gave me word to word detail of my prediction.

We walked for many miles still there is no sign of the palace.

“Who is the faster one between you?”

“Let’s race.” Lyall said playfully.

Alec seemed to consider it.

“Come on, Alec.” Lia pleaded.

He nodded. Alec scooped me up and Lyall scooped up Lia. Alec ran like a whirlwind. I’m sure they are miles behind.

When we reached the palace gates and Alec put me down. I saw Lia right next to me.

“You are fast.” I said to Lyall.

“I could run even faster if I’m in wolf form.”

“Show off.” I punched him playfully.

I felt like I’m back in a family.


“Sorry for that.” Damian apologized. I smiled.

“May I ask you a favor?”

“Anything you wish for.”

“Make arrangements for Lyall to stay here and tomorrow I ask the audience of all the vampire kings.”

He was doubtful of what I was asking for. He nodded. Damian called for a maid and repeated the same instruction to her.

“I’ll take the room near to the Queen.” Lyall said indignantly. I nodded.
“You two come with me, I have so much to catch up.”

I sat in the nearby sofa. Alec ordered for some refreshments.

“Let’s start from the very first, I understand that there is a war between good and bad, I understand that there is some prophecy on me and that I’m your hope. I even understand that there is some possible danger for humans if we lose the war. What I can’t understand is what I can do. I merely know how to defend myself. How will I lead you to war against them?”

“I’ll train you to defend.” Alec said.

“I’ll train you in combats with weapons.” Lyall said.

“What about her magical training?” Lia asked.

“We can’t help with that. You need to use your own devices.”

“What would that be?”

“How will I know?”

“May be your temper is the key to unlock your magic. Every time you performed magic it’s because you’re angry at someone or something.” Lia sang.
“Yeah! Maybe”

“Try it.”

“How?”

“Think of something that makes you angry.”

I began to think of the murderer of my parents as soon as I thought of him, tickles ran over my body. Lia, felt excited.

” Think of something you want to do so badly.”

I tried hard to concentrate but nothing changed. Lyall burst into laughter at once.

“What was that for?” I snapped at him.

“Sorry but are you worried about your dress after all these things?”

I frowned. Lia gestured me to take a look at myself. I’m no more in that hell gown. I’m my usual self again, wearing black jeans and a tank top. I sighed.

“At least now I feel comfortable.”

Each of them laughed.

“Well, it was certainly a good try. You have to practice on regular basis tomorrow onwards.” Alec said.

“What about me?” Lia chanted.

“I want to help you teach me how to fight.”

“No, Lia. You are staying behind all these, safely.” I said.

“Come on, I want to help.”

“No, you are not.”

“We need to teach her too.” Lyall said.

“She is just a kid.” I shrieked. Red flames began to shimmer around my body. Alec squeezed my hands and looked deep into my eyes.

“It’s for her safety; I promise you she will not be a part of the war.” He whispered softly.
The closeness between us drained my anger out and is filled with some funny emotions that I can’t point out right.

“Go to bed, we’ll meet in the morning.” Alec said and gestured Lyall to come with him. After the use of magic I felt drained of energy. I slept peacefully.


I took a deep breath before entering into the gathering hall. It felt like I always belonged here that’s why I have come to accept the facts more quickly than any other girl of my age. If I’m going to lead an army, I’m going to do it my own way.

“Greetings, everyone.” I said.

I breathed in and out to calm my nerves. I can do this, I assured myself.

“If I’m going to lead an army, I’m going to do it my own way.” I said and glanced at the crowd for complacency.

“If we are to win them, I want their strengths and weakness first. I want the exact number of their army. You should be reporting everything to either Alec or Lyall.”

“Let’s give a chance for them to change if they are not willing it will be war”. I ended.

They chorused “LONG LIVE QUEEN”

Everyone took leave of us apologizing for yesterday which remained me of something. I dragged Alec away from the audience.

“Alec, I have something to ask you.”

He smiled.

“When they were trying to kill me, How come you were able to keep your thirst? I know it’s a lot difficult to do that.”

He looked appalled.

“I can never think of hurting you.” He said and left me alone in one quick stride. I could feel his agony all over the place when he uttered those words.

“Are you going to teach me sword fight today?” I asked Lyall.

“May be we should start with bows and arrows. You know witches don’t like to use swords.”

“May be I’m not a witch then.”

“Very funny.”
Lyall is quite different from Alec; Alec is always poised and well mannered. Lyall is