chapter 3: Reunion

As the trio of Raven, Blake, and Ash gathered in the kitchen of the secluded abode, the ambiance heavy with unspoken truths, Raven shattered the silence with a plea for clarity amidst the shadows that enveloped her existence. "Someone must elucidate the enigma that surrounds me. Why am I ensnared in this web of danger, and what drove those malevolent forces to seek my demise?" Her voice resonated with a blend of determination and apprehension, demanding answers that lay buried deep within the fabric of her existence.

In a moment of shared understanding, Ash and Blake exchanged a silent accord before Ash embarked on the daunting task of unraveling the tapestry of Raven's lineage and destiny. "Prepare yourself for a revelation that defies reason and belief," Ash began, his words a prelude to a tale steeped in mystique and ancient power. "Your lineage traces back to a lineage of witches, with your mother standing as a paragon of unparalleled strength and mystic prowess. However, the circumstances of your birth necessitated her departure, leaving behind a legacy of untold power and peril."

Pausing to gauge Raven's reaction, Ash continued with solemn resolve, "Following your mother's departure, you were entrusted to the guardianship of Aunt Rose, your protector in the shadows. Yet, with your relocation here, Blake, and I have assumed the mantle of your guardians, sworn to shield you from the malevolent forces that seek to exploit your latent abilities."

Struggling to comprehend the weight of her legacy and the dangers that lurked in the shadows, Raven rose from her seat, her mind a tempest of conflicting emotions. "Why am I burdened with the need for protection? What significance do I hold in this intricate dance of power and peril?" Her voice trembled with a mix of defiance and fear, her gaze searching for solace in the storm of revelations that threatened to engulf her.

As the door swung open, a figure cloaked in mystery and marked by a scarred visage made his entrance, his presence casting a pall of foreboding over the gathering. Rising to their feet in a show of deference, Blake and Ash stood as the man approached Raven, his words laden with a revelation that shattered the fragile semblance of normalcy that Raven clung to. "You are inexorably linked to a legacy that transcends the boundaries of mortality, a pawn in a game of power and manipulation orchestrated by our father, intent on harnessing your formidable powers for his nefarious designs."

A gasp escaped Raven's lips as realization dawned upon her, the whispered name of her brother, Ace, a beacon of connection amidst the chaos that threatened to consume her very essence. In that moment of reckoning, Raven stood at the precipice of a destiny intertwined with ancient bloodlines and forgotten power, her path irrevocably altered by the revelation of her true nature as a Spirited witch, a harbinger of both light and shadow in a world teetering on the brink of supernatural upheaval."The sun was bright and there were no clouds to see. 7 Year old Raven was in the cooling water playing. When suddenly she hear a banging sound from inside the house, her little heart started bounding fast. Raven climbed out of the swimming pool, water dripping down her body as she make her way inside the house :" Mommy!?"

Her voice echoed through the house. But her heart sank as she walked onto a scene of her mother in a pool of blood. She started crying upon seeing her mothers ice cold body, her eyes dryed out. Raven cryed and screamed, hoping her mother would react. At that moment her brother came from behind her. One look at his mother and he knew, he grabbed Raven and carried her to the house across from there's. After the police arrived and investigated, they marked it as unsolved.

Raven and Ace went to stay with Aunt Rose. One night Raven woke up for a glass of water. She saw a letter on the kitchen table that read:" My dearest sister. Im going away and will not return soon. I don't want you to search for me. I'll find you when the time is right. Goodbye." Raven stopped breathing for a moment, but then she heard a car. Raven ran outside and saw Ace in the back seat. The car drove away and Raven ran after it screaming and crying:" Ace! Please don't leave me!"

Raven got snapped back to reality. She was so mad and frustrated at het brother for how he left her and now he wants to just show up. Raven rose from her chair and said firmly:" I don't want anything to do with you." Ace was a little shock but continued trying:" Raven, i know I've hurt you in the past but im here know.." Raven cut him off with a burst of anger and tears:" No! You don't fucking get to decide when you wanna be here and when you dont. You fucking left me when i was in the darkness." Raven paused to catch her breath as the tears rolled down her red face:" you left me....when i needed you, you piece of shit!" As Raven finished her sentence she through a water bottle against Ace's chest making him take a step back. Ash an Blake stood in the kitchen shocked:" You were suppose to support me, help me, keep danger away from me through out my life. But you know it's fine im sure mom is so fucking proud of you right now." Raven said sarcastically. Ace sighed and said softly with a breaking voice:" Im sorry that you had to go through everything alone, but i can see your tierd and confused so I'll give you space and time." Raven just stared at him and Ace turned to Blake and Ash asking:" please make sure to show her around and help her with everything, I'll see you guys in the morning." With that Ace walked up stairs into a room and closed the door. A minute passed when Blake decided to go to his room as well. Ash walked to the bottle of water on the floor and picked it up laughing:" You know, no one has the guts to scream at Ace like you did let alone throw him with a bottle." Raven looked at Ash and couldn't help but giggle a little." Yea well it's about time someone did. I apologize for the chaos." Ash smiled :" Hey whats a reunion without a little family drama." They laughed and Raven finally valmed down. Ash than asked her:" I don't suppose that maby you would want have a tour of the house and hear some history of your blood line?" Raven took a deep breath and answerd:" Why the hell not, lets do it." Ash smiled and offered his arm for her and Raven took hiss arm holding it gentle as they started walking through the house. And so Ash started explaining.

"Early witches were people who practiced witchcraft, using magic spells and calling upon spirits for help or to bring about change. Its unclear exactly when witches came on the historical scene, but one of the earliest records of a witch is in the Bible in the book of 1 Samuel, thought be written between 931 B.C. and 721 B.C. It tells the story of when King Saul sought the Witch of Endor to summon the dead prophet Samuel’s spirit to help him defeat the Philistine army. The witch roused Samuel, who then prophesied the death of Saul and his sons. The next day, according to the Bible, Saul’s sons died in battle, and Saul committed suicide. Other Old Testament verses condemn witches, such as the oft-cited Exodus 22:18, which says, “thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Additional Biblical passages caution against divination, chanting or using witches to contact the dead." Ash paused as they were going outside to the garden. Raven turned to him stil honding his arm and asked:" But were did it all start?" Ash smiled and continued:" Well we have tried collecting all the history books from witches to werewolf and vampires but witches history is very hard to come by so that is still an unknown. A spirite witch like yourself is however the most rare one's yet. All i know is that you can use lost ancient magic and communicate with the dead. Not only that but when in trouble you can ask the dead to lend you there power and strength, like if you communicate with a shape shifter and they lend you there power than you can shape shift aswell. But the thing that is most amazing is your healing abilities." Raven was amazed but something still bothered her." You said vampire, werewolf and so on. So if im a witch than what is my brother?" Ash stayed still and answerd:" Well he is a warlock, one of the strongest i know. It's almost like a witch but a little different, you'll see what i mean onve you see him in action, but you'll also feel it. You jave an ability to feel the vibe of someone and know exactly what they are." They stopped at a river that glowed light blue. The water was crustal clear almost like out of a fairy book. Raven looked at ash and asked:" So what are you then." Ash looked at Raven and said:" If i tell you than you'll probably run away. But wait i want you to concentrate and close your eyes." Ash stepped closer to Raven as she closed her eyes:" Take a deep breathand relax. Open up your senses, feel the breeze against, feel the air around you. Listen tobthe surrounding area." A moment of silence went on until raven open her eyes and Ash asked her what did she feel. Raven took a deep breath and said:"Death."

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