Maddie insisted that the following days become ordinary days to regain the balance she so needed in her life.
She went to school and participated in the exercise sessions of the band ‘Dead Meadow’.
Wolf and River continued to live in the sheltered houses of Moon and Gallan.
Maddie had suggested that River come to her school, to develop a normal life as well. His long stay in the camp of the Zaeafranen had not really helped his development as an ordinary man. Wolf thought it was a good plan, even River wanted to try it, only Raven was worried. Of course, they were easier prey for the Zaeafranen. Maddie laughed away all worries. With a spell, she was able to change everyone's energy so that they didn't appear on the Zaeafrans radar, not as the great mages they were.
‘I didn't know you could do that too?’ said Raven, surprised.
‘Too?’ She said, looking at him in amusement.
He grinned because it betrayed his o
There was snow.She couln’t believe there was snow.Not an inch, not a permanent white blanket, but it had snowed. Anyway, it was cold.Maddie saw the warmth of her breath escape from her mouth like a white vapor. She saw that, on everyone's way to school. Strange sight when she watched it.‘Hee, Beautiful.’She looked into Buddy's smiling face.He wore a knitted cap, in all colors of the rainbow. He had long dark blond hair that stood out in all directions, it even came out from under his cap. He had a reddish beard and a pair of blue eyes with an amused look.‘I paid attention to what it looks like when people show their breath,’ Maddie shared her thought trail.’It looks weird.’‘People are weird anyway,’ said Buddy.She nodded in agreement. Maddie got back on her bicycle, the light of the railway crossing had gone out.Buddy cycled next to her, his bike crea
The next morning, Maddie woke up much too late for school. She had slept wonderfully, warm, and with an intense sense of security.Maddie had looked briefly at the sleeping Raven. She still wasn't sure why he had so many deep scars on his body.And she was worried about that. His energy chilled when she asked him about it.She got up carefully, slipped into her own room.Took a quick shower, got dressed, and without breakfast, she went on her way to school in a hurry.She had to walk because her bicycle was still at school.For it was not intended to use magic in the world of the ordinary if it was not necessary. Just as she walked out of Stationsstreet, she heard a familiar creak and squeak behind her. It was Buddy on the bike, pedaling quickly.‘Jump on the back!’ he shouted while cycling.She did, although the construction of his bike gave little confidence.'Overslept?’ he concluded. 'Me too'. So co
Maddie woke up because the winter sun was already shining through the open window. She felt very happy. Raven was still in deep rest.She watched him for a long time.Everything she had imagined about making love to him had become true, perhaps more than that. She really felt a connection with him.She had already experienced becoming one together, when they shared the tree magic together. That had been very special. But making love to him was as if he had become part of her. And she was part of him.Maybe it was because they were meant for each other, it was written, that they had loved each other for many lifetimes.She drew circles on his chest with her finger around his scars.Suddenly he grabbed her hand. He opened his bright blue eyes.‘What are you doing, little witch?’ he growled huskily.‘Wake you up,sir,’ her chin rested on her arm that rested on his chest.‘I am so happy,’ s
Raven had already left when Maddie woke up.After she showered, she cast a spell. The amulet showed that Raven was safe wherever he might be.He hadn't said anything about his destination. Maddie decided to assume that Raven could take good care of himself.Everyone sat at the breakfast table including Floyd.‘Are you and your boyfriend okay?’ he asked with an amused smile.Even Esmee frowned at the sound in his voice.‘Yes, fine,’ Maddie replied curtly.‘Okay, have you taken your elixir?’ Floyd's voice was sarcastic.Esmee opened her mouth to blurt something out, but Rodolf's gaze kept her from doing so.However, Floyd's attention was already on Moon.‘This beautiful lady and I are going away for a while,’ he said loudly. Floyd kissed Moon's hand, ‘We need a little bit of excitement and romance.’Moon smiled with flushes on her cheeks.&lsq
‘Maddie, thank God!’ Rodolf hugged her excitedly.Esmee had tears in her eyes of joy when she got home.Maddie was shocked to find out that she had already been in the hotel for three weeks! Esmee and Rodolph had caused their spell to be broken by not consuming food and drink in the house. Nobody checked them because they were meaningless.Esmee and Rodolf had not been able to find her, not even with a spell supported by herbs. That meant she had been under a heavy spell.They had discovered that Floyd de Graham was the head of a lineage of ancient black magicians. That he had to do with the opened portals in Hintlop, Stonehenge, the pyramids of Chizeh.He had wrapped Omen around his finger, as were Jente, Anke, and Lies in his power. They walked around the house like zombies. Fulfilled assignments for Floyd and his men.Regularly there were all kinds of strange men on the floor, who disappeared just as quickly as they appeared.
The days after that event, was dominated by the Christmas holidays. The decoration of the tree, the celebration of Yule, the longest night.Everyday things.It was nice that everything was somewhat in balance again.Moon had almost recovered from everything she had been through, but Maddie had the feeling that Omem had lost resilience.The glee had disappeared from her eyes.Maddie also realized that she was much more powerful than her grandmother, perhaps stronger than most of the magical creatures she knew herself. There was also a lot of accountability involved. She was glad she had Raven to share it with.She felt some sort of unrest in Raven as if he was upset about something, but she wouldn't insist. She knew he would cut himself off from her completely. And that was the last thing she wanted. She had to be patient, he would come up with the story if he thought it necessary.Maddie felt that the energy she carried had increased.
'Raven!'Maddie came running towards him as he walked into the kitchen, he caught her, kissed her lips, which she pressed impetuously on his.He could feel that her energy had regained strength.‘Where have you been?’ she asked.She looked at him inquiringly, ‘I couldn't feel you.’‘I was in Scotland,’ he replied, ‘looking for a solution.’'And?'‘Maybe I have a solution.’‘I don't want to lose my strength!’‘I thought about that for a while,’ he admitted.‘I know.’ She kissed him again and he put her down again.‘I see a boy. He looks like you!’she said suddenly.He looked at her in exasperation.‘Stay out of my mind!’ he snapped at her.'Raven?'‘No,’ he said emphatically. He moved his hand and blocked his thoughts.For a moment he saw
Raven sat lost in thought by the large fireplace in the library, the only place that had coziness and atmosphere. He had removed all his things from the Stationsstreet. He had heard how glad everyone was that Maddie had returned healthy when he had reached the top of the stairs.But he too had heard the doubts and fears that had gone over the table about him and his vague magic. He knew he had done the best he could do. Getting away from the people he loved most, leaving them alone so that there was no disagreement between them. Maddie would get enough support from the people around her, who were also dear to him.It was better for her to live without that pressure that gave his magic in a community.Raven tried to ignore the deep feeling of pain that told him how much he longed for Maddie, how much he was connected to her.It would surely improve in the long run. All he had to do was wait. Sing it out as long.Raven stared into the fire.He