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

fun type. Even in their features they are totally different. Alec is thin and dangerously handsome, he has perfect features and the alluring smile is able to break anyone’s heart while Lyall is muscular, tall and his childish smile wins heart of even enemies.

Lyall brought the bow and arrows from the arsenal. He pointed towards a tree. He showed me how to shoot arrows at a target then he handed me the bow and asked me to do the same. My arrows instead of soaring up into the air and hitting the target, they traveled over the ground cutting the grass blades. With every arrow his laughter became wild. I snapped him.

“You are here to train me. Remember.” I said.

He stood at my back and lifted my arms straight at right angle with shoulders and the other one carrying the bow at straight line. I could feel his heat radiating. He instructed me to look straight at the target and nothing else. He then instructed me to loosen the string when I’m sure that my focus is on the target.

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!

I hugged him happy about my little success. He let out a small growl.

“What was that for?” I asked backing from him.

“Don’t worry. We do that whenever we are most happy or sad.” He said. I thought of asking more but Lia interrupted.

“What about my lessons?” she asked.

“Coming, Lia.” He said.

“Are you ready for one more class?” Alec asked.

“Always I am.”

He showed me some moves when someone attacks on you, how you need to ward off his blows and launch the same against him.

“I need some practical sessions.”

“I’m stronger than you. I would hurt you.” He said.

“No, you won’t.” I said determined.

“I can’t’”

“Well then it’s no use for these classes if I’m going to battle in real life.”

He agreed half-halfheartedly. I know that he would be extra careful with me not like a true opponent who makes it difficult to learn but hey, something is always better than nothing.

This time we practiced all those tricks he said to me. I sat on the floor exhausted; he is so quick for me to counter attack.

He lingered for a while here and there than sat beside me. He looked at me; I was so lost in his eyes. He pulled my locks of hair away from my face. I reached for his face to touch; he moved so close to me that I can smell his cologne. I am hyperventilating by his closeness. One second he is near and in another away from me at the far end of the hall.

“I’m sorry.” He whispered.

I walked to him silently. I don’t know why I even did that, I gently caressed his lips with mine and left without a word.


Days passed by. I became skilled in archery and combats. I can even use my magic without thinking of something that causes my anger. Though Alec is teaching me, he is always careful with me we never spoke much after that incident. I left it that way, I don’t want any awkward questions popping up but I miss him a lot.

“Sera, the kings of other deep kingdom sent you information that you asked for.” Alec said one day standing near my door.

He walked inside. I sent a message to Lia and Lyall through our mind link. I have stumbled upon this rare magic one day while I was working with Lyall.

Lyall was helping me with archery. Lia insisted on learning the lessons herself. Lyall pleaded her to wait until her turn, she didn’t she started shooting the arrows disturbing my focus. Lyall got irritated and called her by her full name, Caelia… She stormed upon him.

“What did you call me?” Don’t say it Lyall she will kill you. Please don’t say it. I thought.

“Nothing.” He said. Lia left in rage.

“Thanks for helping me, I don’t know that she hated her name so much.” He said grinning.

“What? Did you hear what I thought?” I asked.

“I heard you but not your thought.” He said confused.

“I didn’t say anything. I just thought.”

“But I heard you.”

“Interesting.”

“Try doing it again.”

“Your hair is black.”

“Wow! I can hear you.” He said containing his laughter.
I smacked him. Seriously, when someone asks you to speak, we get no words but usually you can be a chatterbox. That’s how we are communicating these days.

“What’s up?” she said sitting on the arm of the sofa where Alec sat. Lyall sat beside me. Alec counted the total non believers present, it rounded to 200,000. Double our strength he said.

“Did they accept peace?” I asked.

“I don’t think so, we are suspecting an attack soon.” Alec said.

“Well we have to be prepared in that case.”

“You have a letter from Riona.” Alec said tentatively.

He pointed to the letter on the table.

“Read it.”

“I cannot,”

“Why?”

“It’s for you. It opens only for you.” Lyall said.

“Are you kidding me?”

Lia tried tearing it open but it didn’t.

I took the letter cautiously into my hands. At that very instant it soared up in the air and opened. An image of a woman so like me stood in front of us. She was wearing a blue ball gown. She looked so much like me, when she spoke it was like music.

“Sera, days will become bitter. Find courage and travel in the right path, before you start your journey for the greater good. Find your companion, the great bird. A witch is nothing without its companion. Head towards north you’ll be lead to it. Fear nothing my child, your ancestors are always watching over you. ” Now, she turned towards Lia.

“Caelia, you are not what you think. You’ll find your true destiny in this journey. I know you will accompany your sister anywhere. I’m proud of you two, you both share the affection that I and Lucy shared.” She gazed at Lyall.

“Lyall, you have heard the prediction of Sera but there is more to it. Be prepared for everything.”

“Alec, never fear your heart. Keep her safe.”

“I wish you all a happy and safe journey.”

Soon after the message her image quivered and vanished. The letter was burned to ashes

”Wow! I actually spoke too my step mom.” Lia exclaimed.

“Yeah! What does she mean by the great bird?” I said nonchalantly.

“Witches have a great bird that lives with them forever and takes them everywhere.” Lyall said.

“Aren’t witches supposed to be flying using broomsticks?”

“Sometimes people make a few things up.” He smiled.

“Does that mean I have to search for this bird?” I asked.

“Yes, it is said that witches are less powerful without their companion bird.”

“When do we start then?”

“At sun rise.”

“What did she mean by the messages to you, Lia and Lyall?”

“I wish these witches can stop speaking in riddles.” He said smiling.

I punched him playfully.

“Remind me that when I predict next time.” I said.

I am so lost in thought that I didn’t notice Lia and Lyall leaving. Alec stood beside me near the window.
“You are sad?” he asked. During these days I learned that Vampires have certain gifts; Alec can sense people’s emotions, Damian can control emotions and Kora can read minds. Alec spoke to me for the first time after that kiss.

“She didn’t even ask me how I was.” I said.

“It’s not that she doesn’t care for you. It’s just she is secluded.”

I sighed. He squeezed my arms gently. I leaned on his shoulders gazing at the palace grounds.


Early in the morning, we headed towards north with our backpacks filled with six days accommodations.

We passed through thick forest and entered into meadows. I felt the wave of emotions hitting me hard, after so long I’m back to my home. I stared at my tree where I usually sit all the time. Alec squeezed my hands gently. With heavy footsteps we walked towards our home.

Lyall placed his arms around Lia reassuringly. I thanked him silently. He nodded. It brought the memories fresh into my mind. Tears welled up in my eyes. Alec, is trying hard to distract me by talking randomly but I am deaf eared to him.

I went into my parent’s bedroom. I could see everything in front of my eyes clearly. The way mom looked almost like a ghost, dad drenched in blood and speaking to me with much effort. I went into the living room where mom and dad wished me “Happy birthday” for the last time. I could remember those days when dad and I used to play chess here, Mom scolding for not listening to her when she talked. I went into my room; I searched in the cupboard frantically for the picture of my family.

I placed it safely enveloped in my clothes, inside my backpack. I wiped away my tears; I looked at the unopened gifts from my birthday on my study table.

I sat down and opened dad’s first. In it is a letter and a locket in pear shaped with ruby stone on it.
Dear Sera,
This may be the last time, I wish you ‘Happy Birthday.” You will probably know why I said that when you read this. I just wanted to tell you your birth secret; you are not Lucy’s child. Your mom is quite a different person. Her name is ‘Riona’. She left you in my protection for your own good. It’s complicated to tell who she is or where she is? I hope one day she herself will tell you everything.
I can tell you one thing; she loves you a lot as does Lucy. You are lucky to have two mother’s love.
I want you to leave the meadows because it is not safe for you to be here. I wish I could come with you but that attracts more danger towards you. I care for your safety that’s why I asked you to leave this place. Don’t consider this danger as an old man’s wild imaginations; you are indeed in great peril. Be safe, that’s the only thing this old man could ask of you.
You’re my special angel. You know dad loves you a lot. This pendent is from ‘Riona’ . She said to give it to you on your 17th birthday.