When Raven returned to the Stationsstraat, with Maddie by his side, everyone was happy that they appeared safe and sound.
Moon tried to talk to Raven about what had happened, but his gaze blocked all communication.
Maddie, on the other hand, hugged her grandmother and forgave her for what had happened. There was no point in putting energy into something that had happened and had a good intention, according to Maddie.
Fortunately, the first weeks were characterized by the start of school and thus, messy weeks.
Picking up books, buying school supply’s at the last minute, meet the teachers and classmates and learn the class schedules.
The blood moon ceremony still fell in a fairly quiet period. Maddie was happy, because she found it difficult, with so much energy and knowledge, to walk around the school of her ordinary life. With the tree magic, insight her, she felt, compared to her classmates, like an old fossil.
She and Raven were toge
Green tree magic still lingered when Raven disappeared and Maddie felt how she absorbed everything in her body.She closed her eyes so she not lost the control that time.It bubbled in her like a shaken bottle of bubbles that was about to explode. She was sure she could control it if she didn't lose focus.Maddie ran to the library, to Esmee and Rodolf. She told them what had happened in short terms. She paced back and forth.‘When Silke talked about the red blood moon, I got the feeling that there is a solution in me somewhere related to it, but I don’t know what it is!’‘Moon, moon,’ murmured Rodolf as he contributed.Esmee sighed and raised her arms to heaven in a hopeless gesture.'What? Be clear in your thoughts!’Rodolf grinned. 'Okay. Queen Frava is the primeval mother, she descends from the moon goddess and the God of the Forest. She stands for fertility, love, and lust, but was
On the day of the blood moon ceremony, Maddie and Raven arrived exactly on time on the beach of Tammer. No one knew where they had been or what they had been doing all those days.Three minutes before the shadow of the earth slowly passed in front of the moon, they appeared hand in hand.They suddenly stood there, appearing in front of thousands on the big stones. High above the members of the covens, who had come from far and wide to witness it all. They held hands tightly. Only eyes fixed on each other as if nobody else mattered. The height of the eclipse lasted almost an hour and none of the covens had access to any magic.Yet that was not the case for Raaf and Maddie. They radiated the green and red magic that illuminated them during the moon's eclipse. The dark red glow of the darkened moon had an effect on Maddie. When the magic was slowly released again, she raised the staff made of the oak tree in greeting to the moon. Then Maddie held one end and Raven
She shot up in her narrow bed, her big blue eyes startled gazed into the dark. Her breathing was fast, because of the fear she still felt. Her red hair stuck to her forehead from sweating. Her hand felt for the light switch of the fencer lamp, next to her bed. A reassuring light dispelled the darkness.Margje threw off the covers and felt the coolness of the outside air on her warm, sweaty legs. She got up and walked to the window, which was wide open, and let in the early morning chill. Slowly her breathing calmed down. That dream again! That nightmare! She went to the bathroom and turned on the light. She could still see the traces of panic on her face and gave another deep sigh.She turned on the tap and dabbed her face with the cold water. A sip of water from a tall glass and she was completely grounded again. She took the glass to her bed and set it on the gray bedside table next to her alarm clock. Four in the morning!She felt herself cool off from the mo
Thestaircasewasbarelylit,thestonewallwassouneventhatthevariationinthicknesscreatedadditionalshadows. Stepbystepshewalkeddownstairsuntilher barefeettouchedthefloor atthebottomofthestairs. It wasrpitchdarkthere.Shecouldseeonlyvaguecontours,thoughshedidn'tknowwhatorfromwhom. Herbreathingincreased. Inthesilence,itwas asifsheweremakingtoomuchnoisebyjustinhaling.
The celebration of Lammas, or Lugnasadh, was thethe celebration of the upcoming harvest.Omen baked her own bread.The whole house smelled like a bakeryin the morning and whetted everyone's hunger.It was one of the Sabbaths that a Wicca celebrated and it was all about honoring nature.Maddie had brought her belongingsfrom her house to Omem’shousethe day before. She had taken up residence in the bedroom with the large balcony. She loved having a balcony with patio
The next morning Maddie woke up with a shock. For a moment she did not know where she was until she recognized the open doors that led to the balcony and heard the sound of the twittering birds. Eighteen years old, it shot through her and she felt a strange tension in her stomach.Omem had made a special tea for her, which she drank before going to sleep. A mixture of marigold, elderberry, and anise, sealed with a ritual spell. Among other things, it was supposed to help her refresh her mind.She had slept wonderfully. No nightmares and no dreams at all because she couldn't remember anything. And that was quite strange. She also had a strange feeling, as if she were very bright, more sensitive than usual. As if she was more open to the world and had stepped out of a fog. Maybe it had to do with the herbal tea, which she had been drinking for years and left since the day before.Birthday!She jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom.If it was time
Maddie woke up the next morning and, for the first time in a long time, felt wonderfully rested. She stretched herself and got up.The group with Raven, Esmee, and Rodolf felt so familiar. She was happy with this new phase in her life. And the magic, it stimulated all her senses. She had also acquired a new image of Raven. Not only did he have a rebellious side, but she had also seen a more mature side of him. The side that made decisions and used spells and magic with a certain carelessness, but was also was protective of her. She couldn't say it didn't affect her. She loved it and it touched something deep inside her. And then those times when he had just put his arm around her. It gave her butterflys in her stomach, remembering it. She got into the shower singing and she song when came out from under it.She brushed her long red hair until it shone and put on her black dress, with her combat boots underneath. It was a bit of a gothic clothing style, which she liked
Maddie woke up and stared into the dark. It took her a moment to realize that she was lying on her own bed with her clothes on.Apparently, she had been left to sleep and not called for dinner.Maddie sat on the edge of the bed and saw on her mobile that it was the middle of the night. The moon shone into her room and she saw that it was a waxing moon, spreading a bright light. It gave her energy that resonated in her body and she enjoyed it for a moment.She got up, walked to the door, and wanted to go to the sink to brush her teeth. Suddenly she heard something in the hallway and looked carefully through the crack in the door.She saw Silke pass by, who quickly pulled Raven by his hand. She heard the bass of his voice but couldn't understand the words. Silke pulled him down the stairs. Maddie did not hesitate, she followed them curiously. She had to admit that what Esmee had said about them both troubled her. She wondered if it could be true. Whet