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

consequences, at first nothing happened. I almost thought that I did something wrong. “Look…” Lyall said pointing to the ground, where a little plant started to sprout out. I heard gasps of amazement. It grew in front of our eyes from a small plant to a huge tree spreading its cool shade and bearing fruits, in a few seconds.

Alec hugged me in joy and everyone appreciated me for making a wise move and letting their king be a part of them forever.

I wrote a letter to Lia explaining about my sudden departure. I know she would be upset but I have to assure her of our safety or else she would come looking for us. I also made a point that she need to take care of her people now and promised that I would meet her soon.

“I need to say something, Gather them in the hall.” I ordered Mary.

As I walked into the main hall, I could sense their apprehension. I cleared my thought. “The dark kingdom is no longer safe for us. We should move to another place as fast as we can. Gather whatever supply we have and make preparations to leave.”

I could see their dubious glances. “We are going to the woods.” I said. I heard murmurs of disapproval.

“If we are to live and fight against them; It is our only choice since there is no hide out that is so near to us.” I said.

“Do as the queen asks…” Alec ordered in a rough voice that made everyone obey. Soon everyone gathered packing anything that might be useful. They packed necessary things like arms, supplies of blood, clothes and valuables.

Lyall, Alec and I led the way. They filed after us. As we walked all our senses are alert against the dangers that lurk in the forest. We placed the women and young vamps in the middle and formed a wall on four sides while walking. It took us hours to reach the thick forests.

As the trees thickened, Lyall’s sober mood changed to joyous one. He let out a loud howl of joy as we stepped into the woods, catching me off guard. I punched him. Alec is still lost in his own thoughts; I need to talk to him alone.

Lyall’s kingdom was very different; we entered into a clearing in the middle forest where each house is built of wood. People towered over us; they threw vicious glances at the vampire procession marching towards them. If not for Lyall’s warning there could have been a war here. Alec silenced the low snarls escaping from the vamps.

At the center of the houses there is another large building that is as large as the dark kingdom’s palace. Lyall walked me in, the floor boards creaked under his weight. Alec and other vamps waited patiently outside the alpha’s chamber.

Alpha bowed as soon as he saw me. He is a man in his early twenties and he is as good looking as Lyall, but the thing is I found Lyall more attractive. “I seek the audience of your people.” I said with a determined look. He looked at me dubiously but with unwavering confidence, I stood.

He let out a piercing howl and walked me outside taking my hands into his. I could see Alec’s discomfort as I held hands with him.

“I know that you of all people hate vampires and the same is true for them but there is something common in you all. You are working for one cause and your reasons are same then why not work together? United we have the strength in numbers, If we work divided; today it is dark kingdom and tomorrow it will be woods… do you want to see your loved one’s die when you can prevent it by working together.”

I could see that most of them considered what I said, others they will come around, I’m sure about that.


Alpha and few important members of the pack, Alec and his council were waiting for me at the hall, to see what strategies I had for the upcomig war, Truly, I came up with nothing… Alpha filled in the things that happened since Lyall left home, there were random attacks on woods and their strength has dwindled too as I predicted. I listened to him and uderstood that the attacks were planned on single groups but not on the whole community.

“I think we need to make a war call to all the kingdoms…” Sera said after giving it a thought. “Lyall can you communicate my message to all the wolves…?” She asked quizzically. Lyall looked at the Alpha and nodded.


Sera nodded and hurried outside into the woods, she used her magic to create a cloud in the air, She whispered some make spells that she learned from her book and nodded at Lyall and the Alpha. “To all the believers of new era, I, Sera the seer and the red witch address you all, In this dark times our only hope is in helping each other and working together for the great cause, If we stand alone we’ll be the easy targets and if we are together strength is ours, Forgot all those days when one hated the other mythical creature, these days come to test our strength and beliefs. Those who all wanted to be the warriors in this battle for new era will have my protection. I welcome, you all to Madira my kingdom, where we will stay together and help each other….”

Sera finsihed, her voice had unknown strength and authentic. She finished the incantation, “The message will be passed to every believer of the world… Lyall did you get my message to other wolves…” he nodded.

She addressed all the wolves and vampires standing in front of her…”We leave at the dusk...” she said and returned back to the hall.

All the night they helped each other for packing all the arms ad resources…by dusk every family waited for her queen to march the procession. Sera had a difficult night, she stayed by all night worried about her next vision… She shook of the fear knowing this is no time to sit and cry.

Alec and Lyall were talking about stats, I gave a warm smile to them, they winked and went to think of the plans. As expected the kids and woman were in the middle and the the male warriors covered us in circle. Zera soared up into the sky to give the message of us coming to Madira…

The message I had sent reached all the believers, we made stops at every village and they joined us. It was one large procession and everyone had their faith in me which nerved me a bit, Alec squeezed my hands whenever he saw signs of me worried.

“It’s the elves in next kingdom…I don’t think they would join us…They always treat others less than themselves and I think they would do the same now…”Lyall said.

“Let’s see…”I said and we made a stop in the elf kingdom for the night. I took Alec and Lyall to talk to the Elf king who grumbled as soon as he saw us but his wife gave a fond smile towards me. She is unlike him, The elf king was pale and godly and his ears were pointed which was a major give away but the queen looked so like…me. She thought.

“Yes…Sera. I’m your elder sister…” she remarked in my mind. I glanced at her and nodded.“As you know the intention of our coming…”I was cut off by him.

“I don’t want to put the lives of my people in jeopardy…” he said with a final tone. “So you think if they don’t participate in the war then they will be safe…Do you think the non- believers will let you live peacefully…Do you think if they would consider whether you are in the war or not…?”

The king didn’t answer, “Why should I think of the othe people…I have my warriors to protect my kingdom if there was any attack…” he said.

“You are strength is nothing compared to the non believers…if you see reason then you’ll know that joining us is your safest option…”I said.

His Queen was having internal turmoil in her mind… in these times of need she need to be with her family and her family means both Witches and Elves, how could she choose one among them?

“My king…I stand by her in these times of need. They need us and so do we…” She admitted. He looked shocked at her, the queen whispered some chant ad the king froze for a second and then his face contorted with pain as he saw his true form of his wife…

“You are a witch…” he cried. “What’s happening…?” Lyall asked seeing the drama play before us. “Love…She used glamor on him and disguised herself into an elf to marry him…” I said smiling.

The king hid his head in disgrace all these years he was living with a woman who cheated her very existence, She walked closer to him, he flinched at her touch. “My king…I may have cheated you of my birth but my love was so true, I had unpledged my undying with my whole heart the day I saw you…”she said as two tears slipped through her eyes.

The king sobbed like a weak man, “I don’t understand these things…” Lyall said shrugging his shoulders. “One day you will…”I said winking at Alec. He was surprised at my answer.

“I think we need to give them a moment alone…”I said. We went away and stood in the corridor watching the elve kingdom. A handsome warrior walked towards us… “You must be Sera… Mother told so much about you…It’s great to see you… I wish father would decide to join the war…” he said.

“I wish the same…”I said. The next thing surprised me very much, he pulled me closer and planted a tentative kiss on the head.

In flash of a second…He was lying on the floor with Alec above him ready to strangle his throat. “Alec…wait…He didn’t mean it in the wrong way…Let him go…Now…”I shouted.

“I was just trying to do our elfish welcome…” he smiled. “Alec…What’s wrong with you…?” I chided him gently. He walked away from me. “Lyall… go and talk to him…”I said.

“Is he your…”The elf prince mumbled. I was really stupid how could I not notice his indifference towards me since the day of kiss was indeed his love.

“I’ll just be back…” I said and rushed to Alec and Lyall who were waiting by the farther end of the castle. I hugged him and kissed him longingly. I heard Lyall saying something in the back that didn’t matter. I have always loved Alec and from the day he started to be away from me, my love only grew more. I never wanted to confess it though thinking he would leave me broken hearted but after seeing what my elder sister did to gain her love, I thought letting go off my ego is no big problem.

Alec was surprised very much at first and then I could feel his hands pulling me closer to him. “Oh my god!” Lyall shouted which broke our magical moment.

“Wow!” Lyall said sheepishly as Alec hugged me close to his arms. “Young love…” My sister said with and excited smile. I ran to her and thanked her for