84 Alone (1/2)
After Ambrose leaves, I finally have some alone time. I lift my right hand and lightly cut the tip of my finger, watching with worry as I continue to bleed white. I use my magic to light the blood on fire and burn it and all the evidence into oblivion.
If I wasn't already a freak of nature... ”Do you really think the Witch Hunter is the one who messed with the wards?” Binx asks watching me from the kitchen counter. I shrug with a sigh and say ”It's my only lead at this point so until I find him and ask...”
Binx snorts and says ”And you think he's just going to admit it? Eris... you and I both know you're better than that.” I snap at him and say ”Okay, you tell me then! What do you think I should do??” Binx's eyes flash for a moment before saying ”Go hunting.”
Okay... maybe he has a point. Instead of sitting around and waiting for the others to find something, I should go out and find the bastard myself. I give him a look and walk off to my room. I need to be ready for tonight.
When the crescent moon is high in the sky, I grab my keys and walk out of the house. Once I was far enough downtown, I park the car and step out in my little black dress. I pull my umbrella out of the trunk and lock the car.
My nails were all freshly painted black as I flip the black umbrella up and over my shoulder. I keep it closed as I walk through the busy street filled with the smells of delicious food, jazz, and the laughter of people who've had a little too much to drink.
When I feel magic, I turn to find a Voodoo priestess watching me from the front of a local bar. We nod to each other as I continue on my way but when a feeling suddenly hits me, I come to a stop. I turn and look back to find the beautiful woman still watching me.
She raises her chin at me with a knowing look and turns to walk away. I silently accept the invitation and follow after her. After a few turns, we come to a small shop located a little further off the main strip tourist are normally found.
She looks back to me once more before walking into the shop. I walk up to the door and stop short when I feel the strange but powerful magic seeping from the shop. I shiver at the feeling before gritting my teeth.
I walk into the shop to find the priestess standing behind the counter with a small smile on her face. ”What is it you seek, Sha?” Her dark eyes twinkle in knowing as her beautiful dark skin catches in the low light, almost as if it's glowing.
I pull my magic close to me as I walk further in and say ”To be honest, I got a feeling while passing you..” I quickly look around her shop before looking back at her. She gives me a knowing smile as she says ”You have many things you seek and have yet to find but I get the feeling you are in search of another.”