Chapter 37
Protection
When we arrive back at the manor, we notice that Ebony’s sister and Grams are also back from shopping.
“We have a great idea for the boys’ Christmas gifts,” Ebony announces.
“Really? What?” Eliza questions.
“Because of everything that happened to Sophia and Nathanial at the winter formal, we were thinking of putting a protection spell on their gifts.”
“Look. We picked out some great gifts for them. We tried to think of something they would keep with them at all times.” I pull the gifts out of the bag and show the other ladies.
“Will you help us place a protection spell on these?” Ebony requests.
“Girls, this really is a great idea,” Ms. Edwina says as she goes to the office. She returns with the Book of Shadows.
I’m so excited. This is working out great. If the two sisters do the protection spell together, it will be stronger because of the Triquetra. We begin looking through the Book of Shadows to find the proper spell, and it proves to be simpler than we had expected.
As I reach for the book, it slams shut and moves away from me. “Oh my gawd! That scared the crap out of me. What just happened?” I ask.
Mrs. Edwina smiles, “That is how a protection spell works. When a family creates their Book of Shadows, the first spell they usually use is a protection spell. It is placed on the book so that the book can never get in to the wrong hands. Only a blood relative or guardian can touch the book.”
“What is a guardian?”
“They are the protectors of good witches, our own personal guardian angel.”
“That is so cool. So no one else can ever touch the book?” I confirm.
“In most cases, no, but there are some occasions where another witch, a warlock, or even a demon finds a way to break the spell. That is why it is so important to keep the book safe. All our family secrets are in this book. If the wrong entity gets a hold of it, they will be able to destroy our bloodline completely, not to mention wreaking all sorts of other havoc in the world,” Mrs. Edwina warns.
“That’s very interesting. I hope the protection spell for Nathanial and Matt works just as well.”
“Grams, I never knew all that. I mean, you had mentioned something about protecting the book before, but never about it being protected and why,” Ebony says with interest.
“There is so much for you girls to learn. I don’t want to rush things and overwhelm you,” Ms. Edwina replies.
“Thank you, Grams, but I think both Ebony and I want to learn it all. Finding out we are real witches was the biggest shock. Not much else could be more shocking or overwhelming,” Eliza confirms.
“Oh just wait. The first time you have a meeting with a demon or some other evil supernatural being, you will be surprised. You always need to be prepared. They can show up anywhere and at any time,” Ms. Edwina lectures.
“Okay, Grams. We understand, but I think for now, we should try the spell,” Ebony suggests.
“I am so excited to actually try a spell on something,” Eliza admits
“Okay, Sophia. May I please have the gifts?” Ms. Edwina holds her hands out.
I place the gifts in her hands. She turns and places them in the center of the room and surrounds them with four white candles, one at each of the four points of the Earth: north, south, east, and west.
“Okay. Now, Ebony and Eliza, I want one of you to stand to the east and one to the west sides of the gifts and candles and then start chanting the spell,” Ms. Edwina instructs.
“By the dragon’s light,
On this December night,
We call to thee, give me your might,
By the power within,
We conjure thee.
To protect all that,
We surround,
So mote it be,
So mote it be,
So mote it be!!!”
As they complete the spell, all the candles flicker and go out.
“That was so cool,” I jump with excitement.
“That was pretty cool, and so much fun.” Ebony runs to me, and we jump around in a circle with our arms locked like a couple of giddy young girls after their first date.
“We should test it out and make sure the spell worked,” Eliza says as she puts each item on, one at a time.
Ebony tries to move items to hit her. My keys fly out of my hand directly at Eliza, but about a foot away from her, they just stop and fall to the ground. She tries a coffee mug from off the table. It flies through the air, and we all watch as it explodes in the same spot where the keys stopped. It is like a force field is surrounding her. Items just bounce away or break as soon as they come within about a foot or two from her. Ebony continues to try, and Eliza dances around.
“Na na na na boo boo…you can’t hit me!” Eliza taunts her sister.
“Oh what are we, preschoolers again?” Ebony says.
“Just trying to have a little fun, sis. Come on and take your best shot.”
“GIRLS! Enough! You have proven that the spell works, and all you are doing now is destroying my home,” Ms. Edwina yells.
“Oh, Grams, I’m so sorry, I was just having some fun, and I’ll clean this mess up,” Ebony says with remorse.
“I know, girls. It is the excitement of actually seeing a spell work. Now why don’t you celebrate and then clean up this mess.” She gathers the book and moves slowly down the hall to return it to the office for safekeeping.
“You two are absolutely amazing,” I declare with elation. “This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.”
“Yeah, that is so awesome. I can’t believe we did that. I know we have been practicing and working on our magick, but I never expected anything like this,” Eliza boasts.
“I can’t wait to see what else you can do. Remind me to stay on your good side,” I encourage with a joke.
“Totally; I think I will start to study the Book of Shadows to see what else I can find,” Ebony proclaims.
With the gifts now linked to a protection spell they are ready to keep the men we love safe. Ebony and I wrap them so I can head home. It’s getting a little late, and I want to mention Ebony’s bad feeling to my family. I also still have to tell them about seeing Caspian earlier tonight. “I should get home. I can’t wait to tell my family about this and what we talked about, Ebony.” I say my goodbyes and head back home, where there are many things to be discussed.
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