Witchling V.2 (same as the old one)

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{This is the same version of my other book Blood Witch, but instead of posting here pm your replies.}

Chapter 1

Oh God I thought I'm going to die. I ran for the nearest stall and hid behind it. Then I heard a distant voice say "get back here you street urchin, you need to be punished." Okay let's stop there, my name is Rebecca Hale. I'm 17 and get this I'm part witch. So my mother was normal and my father is the wizard. Right now I'm being chased for stealing some cheese.

Suddenly I tripped on my dress and went barreling into the wall. Then I felt a hand close around my neck and lift me into the air. "Now what should we do with you?" I shrugged and said "let me go?" The merchant laughed "you really think I'm going to let you get away?" I looked up at him with big eyes and nodded. His eyes filled with anger and he shook so my teeth rattled. Then he let me down and I bolted. He swore under his breath and chased after me.

It took me several minutes to lose him, but I finally reached our tiny house. When I opened the door I could hear quick footsteps rush to the door. I dropped the food and held open my arms.A mass of red hair and long limbs jumped into my arms. I looked into my sister's face and smiled.


My sister Alisa is four with red hair and bright green eyes. Her face is a mess of freckles and dimples. Alisa has a quiet personallity and is also kinda smart. She is the baby and it is my job to take care of her.

"Hi Rebecca'' my dad said looking up from his bookkepping, I nodded to him. I set my sister down and picked the bundle off the floor. I walked over to the kitchen area and cut a bit of cheese off for Alisa. I handed them to her and she ate them slowly. I wipped my hands off on my apron and went to sit by the fire. Alisa went back to her grass dolls.

As I sat down the door blew open and a figure walked in my dad looked up again and called out "Owen glad you could join us." Owen is really handsome , he has bright blue eyes and thick black hair. He's like 6' or something and he is 19. He nodded to my dad and lifted up a bundle of what looked like rabbits. A smile lit my face as I got up to take the package. I took the package from him and pulled out some coins from my pocket. He looked at the coins grimly, nodded and then left. I sighed and began to prepare them.

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When I had finished one and stored the other away we ate. We ate only a little, I cleared the table and washed the dishes I went back to the fire. I saw that Alisa was a sleep, so i picked her up and carried her to the trundle bed in the attic. When she was settled, I grabbed my coat and walked outside.

I made sure the animals were fed and quieted for the night. Then I headed for the woods, every time I heard a noise I murmured a light spell, which was misa ray. The spell kept all the animals away. Suddenly I heard a twig snap and I abruptly turned around and extinguished the light, then out stepped Owen with a torch. I bowed my head in shame as he said angerly " you shouldn't be out here, it's dangerous." I nodded and began to follow him, then he said something that shocked me "also you shouldn't be practacing magic, you could get caught." I looked at him and he only smiled.

We reached the house in a matter of minutes. We stood at the door and I lifted my head to say goodbye when his head suddenly bent and he pressed his lips to mine. It was over in seconds and before I could react he was walking away. I sighed and went into the house.

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My dad looked up and asked "going to bed?" I nodded and went to hug him. He hugged me back quickly and I walked upstairs to the attic. I slipped out of my clothes and into a clean shift. I brushed my hair and looked into the mirror.

My hair is light gold, which came for my mother. My eyes are a lapis lazuli color, from my mother again. I was nothing like my sister or father, who has both red hair and green eyes. I have a pale complexion and a very independant personality.

I finished brushing my hair and set down the brush on the bedside table. I climbed into the bed that was next to my sister's. Once my head hit the pillow I was asleep.

Chapter 2

I woke up at dawn and quickly dressed, I got downstairs to make our breakfast mush. Suddenly I heard the pitter patter of footsteps, I smiled at the tiny figure rubbing her eyes. "Come on Alisa time to eat" I set out three bowls and went to go wake my father.

I opened the door and looked about the room. It had a king size bed in the middle and a dresser in the corner. On the bed was my father I walked over to the side and began shake him gently saying. "Dad, dad time to get up" I heard him groan and roll over, he looked up and blinked. I sighed and left, back at the table Alisa was finishing her meal. She looked up and asked "So are we going to the market today?" I nodded and began to eat.

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My father came out dressed just as we were getting ready to leave. I was dressed in my usual long-sleeved dress, which was a maroon color, a white bodice. Over the skirt I wore a tattered apron and I wote my wool cloak over it all. Alisa wore a light green dress with a cream-colored bodice and a wool cloak.

I buttoned Alisa's cloak and then told him ''it's market day, so we'll be back before dark" he nodded and then said "I won't be back until late so don't wait for me." I nodded and pulled my sister out the door. In her hands she carried a big basket. Once we reached the village she handed me the basket, but before she could run off I said "meet at the Bethany's stall at the end of the day." She nodded and skipped off, I sighed and walked into the throng of people.

Our village is pretty small for a King's city. It has everything a village needs except it is filthy. Of course all the money goes to King Bendict and he uses it on himself. I know I shouldn't be saying this stuff but I swear it is all true.

So I walked along the street greeting people I know. then I heard the thunder of of hooves screaming filled the air. I dove under the nearest stall and watched. As I watched I recinized the troops, they were our enmies the Seminians. I heard the leader call out "hear me people of Lagasiea, we have come for your princess, Alexandra. Give her up and you be spared." Then the soldiers turned and left. I got up and went to go and find my sister.

I found her at the Bethany's stall hiding behind it. I picked her and hugged her fircerely, she hugged me back with just as much force. Suddenly I heard footsteps, I turned around and there stood Owen loking at me with indifferent eyes. I looked away and said to Mrs. Bethany "thank you" she nodded and went back to cleaning up. I carried Alisa back to the house and for some odd reason Owen followed us back. when we had reached the safety of the house, I pushed Alisa inside and then shut the door. I turned back to him and started to say "thank you for the escour...." and then he interupted "your father suggested I look after the both of you." I sighed inwordly and then nodded and went back inside.

That evening we sat in silent aorund the fire and my father was still not back. Owen got up and shifted the logs around, then he sat back down. I looked up from my mending and saw that Alisa had finally fallen asleep. I put down the pants and picked her up, Owen stood and I shook my head. I carried her up the stairs and placed her in her bed and tucked her in. I slowly came back down the stairs and saw that Owen was by the door getting ready to leave. I stood by a little ways and then he motioned me to come forward.

I walked over and stood in front of him. I looked up at him and waited. We stood like this for what seemed like forever. Then slowly he leaned down and whispered "goodnight." Then he walked out the door and into the night.

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Chapter 3

The next morning I was still thinking about last night. I shook my head to clear my mind and walked downstairs. I prepared the food and after I had eaten I got ready to feed the animals. I put on my cloak and grabbed the bucket of feed, alisa followed silently behind me. My father still wasn't back yet and I was getting worried.

We entered the small barn and Alisa went to collect the eggs. I went to feeding and milking the only cow we had. Once I had finished that I feed the donkey. Alisa came in carrying a basket full of eggs. I nodded to her in approval and then told her "go take those into the house and grabbed the seeds we're planting today." She nodded and rushed back to the house.

Usually my dad would do all this, but since he wasn't here it was up to Alisa and I to do it. I got out the harness and led the donkey out of the barn. As I was putting the harness on the mule Owen came up and asked "What are you doing?" I sighed and and said " I'm going to plant." He shook his and took the harness from me, I stepped back and watched as he started the plowing. Alisa came backand handed me the large bag of seeds, I took it and began to scatter the seeds.

We finished by late-atfernoon I was all sweaty and hot. I walked over to the well and pulled up the bucket full of water. I splashed my face and brought the bucket over to Owen. He nodded his thanks and cleaned up. After he was done we all went inside, I got us a glass of milk and when I handed it to Owen he asked "what is your dad going to do about the princess?" I shrugged and said "he isn't back yet." His eyebrows rose and he sipped his milk.

Suddenly the door opened and my father came stumbling in. My glass dropped as I rushed to to him. I caught him just as he began to fall. Owen came over and helped, we got him to his room and placed him on the bed. Alisa brought in a glass of water and my father smiled at me.

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I smiled back and he motioned for everyone to go out except for me. My father looked at me and began saying "Rebecca I need you to stop the Seminiansand save the princess. They have taken her god knows where, but it is up to you to save her." I blinked and stared at him, then he brought out a necklace and handed it to me. The necklace was eight-sided and had a swirly cross on it and the background was a deep purple the cross was black. "This will strengthen your powers, wear it always and don't lose it" he told me. I nodded and bit my lip to keep back tears. I knew he was going to die just the way he was talking said it all. He smiled and close his eyes, I looked down at his still body and began to cry. I walked slowly out of the room and into the living room.

Alisa came up and hugged me. I knew that she knew that dad was dead and we both began to cry. Owen carrie my father out and buried him under the old maple tree next to my mother. When he came back I looked at him and said "thank you"he nodded and left. Alisa had stopped crying but was still hugging me. I looked down at her and smiled lightly.

She looked at me and asked "should we leave?" I nodded and she went to pack some food. I sighed and went upstairs to pack our things.

Chapter 4

We finished packing when Owen burst into the rom looking confused. "Where are you going?" he asked, I didn't lok up from my bag but said "we have to leave." Then I closed the bag and called out "Alisa time to go" and she walked out carrying her bag. Owen turned to her and said "go wait outside for your sister" Alisa nodded and walked out the door.

I turned to him and stammered "what is the meaning of this?" He didn't answer but walked over to me so I trapped between him and the wall. I swallowed and waited for him speak. Owen looked down and said "don't leave we need you" I looked at him confused and asked "what do you mean?" Owen sighed and said "well since your dad is dead we have no one with a magic ability at the castle so now we need you." I looked at him with shock and then out of the blue I said the word "nasa" and he flew backwards.

I grabbed my stuff and ran for the door. when I got it open I picked up the shocked Alisa and ran for the wagon. I threw her in the back and climbed up front.

Owen ran out and headed straight for the horses. I wasn't going to ran him and that was my first mistake. He looked at me with murder in his eyes and he said "get out of the wagon." I slowly got down and helped Alisa out.

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Owen lead us back inside and told Alisa to go upstairs. She went up and I watched her go, when she was out of earshot I turned to him and stared. He locked the door and went to go and sit by the fire. I stood standing there waiting for him to say something. He looked at me cold eyes and said "that was stupid you know. If you hadn't done that i might have let you go." I thought now you tell me and then I looked away and stared into space.

I didn't hear him get up but he was suddenly behind and turning me to face him. He looked at me with desparate eyes and pleaded "please stay." i shook my head and said quietly "Owen it's not possible you know that." He groaned and kissed me.

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I kissed him back for about a minute and then shoved him away. I did something that still haunts me. I fell to the floor and began to cry. he of course crouched down and began to comfort me saying "sorry Becca but it's the only way." I hiccuped and only cried harder, then I felt a sharp pain in head and I blacked out.

I awoke and didn't know what time it was or where I was. Owen was standing behind some bars and then I knew where I was. I was in the castle jail, I scrambled up and pleaded "please let me go." Owen shook his head and said "not until you help the king." I looked at him like he was crazy and then asked "where's Alisa is she safe?" and he said solemly "she is safe but you will only see her when you agree to help the king." I was about to answer when a servant comes up and says "my lord your father the King needs to speak to you about you-know-what" and the servant looked at me.

I looked at the servant then at Owen and sputtered "y...yo...your the pr......pri...prince?" Owen didn't say anything but left with the servant, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I sighed and sat back down on the hard bench and curled my knees under me. I stared at the wall and began to think of my options.

I could break out and leave my sister behind or I could say yes and free her. But guess what one I chose. I looked around and saw a weak spot in the stone. so I walked over and pulled out one brick and the whole thing came apart. I crept out and found it was still night but dawn was fast approaching.

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The cells were near the woods so that made it even easier. So I walked slowly out and as soon I as reached the woods I broke into a dead sprint. As I ran I could hear gurads yelling and dogs barking. I gasped and ran faster.

After a while of running I crashed into something and fell to the ground out of breath. When I finally caught my breath I looked to see what I crashed into. And you wouldn't believe who it was, it was the nutcase Owen. I quickly got up and ran in the other direction.

Of course he caught and trampled me to the ground, so I rolled over and waited. He stared at me for a long time and then said "why? why couldn't you have said yes. I have a sister that has been kidknapped." I stared at him in shock and said angerly "well your the one who took my sister hostage, so why should I help you? I mean you lied to me about being the prince and to think I had a crush on you this entire time." Then I walked away from the ugly scene.

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Of course he followed me and I ignored him. I walked until morning and then found a tree to sleep under. When i opended my eyes he was still there, I moaned and went to find food. I finally found berries that weren't posionous, so I brought them back to my makeshift camp and ate them.

When I was done I turned to the jerk face in front of me and asked "what do you want Owen?'' He looked at me and please come back with me, do all of this for Alisa please come back." I looked at him with a cold stare and snarled "don't you dare bring her into this." He flinced but didn't say anything.

I turned away getting ready to leave when i heard him muttered "guess this might be the only way." Then I felt myself being turned and kissed. He had me against a tree so the only thing I could do was give him no response and wait.

He finished and then looked at me like I was to thank him and come back with him. I sighed and walked the other way. Owen followed me again, man I thought I can't get rid of him. I walked for the whole day and then it was finally time to sleep. I turned to Owen and said "look your not getting anywhere with me so just go home and find someone else with a magic ability because I'm not helping you." He nodded but said "be warned Rebecca Hale I will tell my father where you are" and then he left. I slid down a tree trunk and began to cry.

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Chapeter 7

I awoke to the sound of voices. I opened my eyes to see two people a boy and girl. they were arguing and heaved myself up and stared down at them and said "look if you two are going to fight please take it somewhere else." They looked ashamed and muttered "sorry."

The guy had light blond hair and bright green eyes (really think of him as a guy you would see on a beach) and to tell you the truth he was cute. The girl looked just like him except she had hazel eyes (imagine a model but not a supermodel). They looked at me and then the guy said "Hello my name is Damen and this is my sister Megan, she nodded and I back.

Megan looked away and opened the pack and I could see food, my stomach growled and I'm sure that they heard it because Damen gave me a chunk of bread. I ate and then said "um sorry but I got to go because I'm being chased for not helping king so bye" Then I turned to leave when Megan said "wait we'll come" I stopped and said "really" and they both nodded. So I waited for them to pack up and then we left.

We walked for five days, Damen leading. During the last day we entered a tiny village. Damen kept walking until we reached a tiny cottage and the end of the lane. Damen motioned for me to knock. so knocked and the door opened slowly and we all entered.

The room we entered was tiny and next to the hearth was a old woman. She looked up and smiled and waved us forward. When I got to I realized that Damen and Meagn were gone. I began to panic, but the old woman said "hush child, they'll be back, please come sit." So I sat on the stool across form her and waited.

The old woman looked up and stared at my throat for a moment and then said "your a witch." I began to protest when she said "child your wearing the sign of witches so you are indeed a witch." I bowed my head and sighed with shame.

A while later Damen and his sister came back and we ate. After that they left again and left me with the woman. She looked at me and asked "so do you want to improve your powers and save your sister?" I looked at for a bit and then nodded. she nodded back and slowly got up.

I followed her into another room that I never noticed before. We walked in there and she told me to sit down. I sat down and then she gave a small but thick book saying "now take this with you and pratice every day and if you need a person to pratice on Damen is willing." I ndded and left the room.

When I got back Damen was there waiting. I slid the book into the pack and asked "where's Megan?" Damen looked at me and said "she wanted to stay here I guess." I nodded and walked out the door. Damen followed and we walked into the fading light.

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Chapter 8

The next day we found a spot and made camp. I sat down with a happy sigh. Damen smiled and then sat the pack down, I crawled over to it and took out the water canteen. After taking a drink and putting it back, I went to help Damen.

Once everything was set up we ate. It was a meal of bread, cheese, and dried meat. It didn't really fill me up but it would have to do. After everything was put away I took out the book and looked at it.

As I looked inside I found spells for sickness, love and other really not worth my time. I looked it over once more and then closed the book. I looked up to see Damenm staring at me, I blushed and looked away. He snickered and said "I bite that hard, please come sit by me" then he patted the spot next to him.

I sat next to him and he asked "so what were you running away from when we met?" I looked down and whispered "I was running from guards for high treason." Damen raised a brow and asked "what for?" and I replied "not using my ability to help the King." Damen nodded and then leaned back thinking, since there was nothing else to say I curled up on the ground and fell asleep.