Chapter 61
"So can you tell me more about what you saw on your spirit journey. " He kisses her forehead as he thinks about where to start.
"I got to see the witch that started the curse. She was jealous of her sister for having the gift. She stole her children to use as a tool to kill. The child was forced by her spells to kill his brothers and drink their blood. She used black magic to cause suffering,by doing that she aged quickly. She trapped the boys spirit in a jar with what looked like a watermelon rind on top of it.. According to Moll,Maureen and Willow we can free the boy's spirit forever, we have to basically relieve him of his guilt. The real evil is the one who controls the boy. What did you find from reading your book?" He notices that she is playing with her crystal round her neck. He knows she is afraid of what is going to happen he cuddles her closer to rea.s.sure her that all will be ok.
"There was a family tree on the first page so I copied it down. That way we have a record
"You know we have to open the room in the sitting room tomorrow on Halloween. You will be going on your own journey starting then. So tell me what else you found inside the book?" She sits up in the bed reaching for the book.Looking at him mischievously.
"Why don't I show you instead? There is a spell in here that will allow me to not just tell you but show you almost like a movie. I really want to try to see if I can do it. Especially before I go into the room." Her eyes are lit with excitement and she is almost bouncing off the bed with the hope he will say yes. Astila nods his head yes in agreement. She jumps from the bed to run to the dresser across the room, getting one of the boxes they found in the sealed closet. She takes out several stones and places them on the floor in a circle.inside if the circle she places a large basin of moon water. Motioning for him to come to sit beside her. Astila sits inside of the circle with her,she takes his hand and begins to say the spell
"Within this protected circle the secrets of the past do tell. Show me the beginning before the midnight bell." Saying it three times the crystals begin to glow the water in the basin begins to illuminate and swirl. Aisling has her eyes closed concentrating on the spell, the air around them begins to get cool. She opens her eyes and looks inside the basin. There is the two sisters sitting on a bench in a park or yard. Aisling reaches out to take Astila's hand and looking at him to see if it is working. His eyes are wide with astonishment that he can see the past in water. She smiles with happiness as she watches him. He looks at her not knowing what to say or do. Aisling places a finger over her mouth letting him know they need to be quiet for it to continue to work. Looking into the basin they watch the sisters. They are identical twins except for the color of their hair. One is blond and one has black hair. They see Ingrid take Ester's hand she is smiling and happy. Ingrid is telling Ester that she is getting married and she wants her to meet the man she loves. Ester looks horrified when a man walks from behind the tree. His smile fades when he sees who Ingrid is introducing him to. Ester stands up and the anger she is feeling is more than she can control. She slaps both her sister and the man beside her. Aisling sees her moving her mouth she is casting a spell the wind picks up and it begins to turn dark. Esters eyes turn a stormy grey and you can feel an electrical charge in the room. There is a rumbling and the room begins to become brighter. The light becomes blinding. Aisling grabs Astila and buries her head in his chest the wind is swirling in the room out of control. Aisling begins to say a spell to stop it.
"We have seen the past and now know what there is to tell I release the past and all those there that dwell." By the third time saying this the room is silent and all is calm again. Aisling looks at Astila not knowing what to say. He just looks at her not wanting to say anything. There comes a knock on the door it's Inola. Astila gets up to open the door. Inola looks a little put off and moves to the side.
"Look what showed up in my room."
There in the door way stands Moll not the spirit but as a person. Aisling looks at her wondering who this grey old woman is. Astila grins in his silly way and takes her hand.
"See my dear boy I told you she had the gift. " her voice in a heavy accent she stands there grinning like a cat that ate the canary. Astila turns to Aisling and his uncle.
"May I introduce you to Moll she is your ancestor though I'm not sure how many greats back she is. " Aisling playfully slaps him for his impudence.
"How did you come to be here. Why are you not a spirit like Maureen and Onacona?" Aisling is half afraid to know.
"When I wrote the book I made the spell in a way that when the gateway was open I could step through. You need to learn a few things before you can take on the evil one. I came to help teach you. The bright light that you saw was me coming through the gateway. Tomorrow you will go into the conjuring room. Once there you will not be able to leave until we have completed our work. It's All Hallows' Eve tomorrow so the veil between the spiritual and this world will be thin. I will be able to show you how to defeat the evil one for good. If you tried to do it on your own who knows what or who you would bring forth. This handsome guy here is going to help us. I visited him in his dreams to have him come help. So I guess I'm sleeping in your old room tonight. Get some rest no more fooling around got it." With that she turn and walks away towards Aisling's old room. Inola nods and turns to go back to his room. Aisling looks at Astila waiting for him to say something.
"So what do you think of what I learn while you were on your journey?" Asking very sheepishly trying to be cute so maybe he won't be mad and tell her uncles on her. He sits on the bed in a daze wondering just how much power does this tiny woman have. Aisling is getting worried because he isn't saying anything to her. He finally looks at her his eyes are sparkling with laughter. He grabs her hand and pulls her down in his lap.
"Well all I can say is wow. You brought a person from the past here. At least you will learn from someone that knows what they are up against. Let's get some sleep you have a busy day tomorrow." They cuddle up together on the bed and with in minutes they both are sleeping.