"People, when born, are also destined with death. It was already pre-calculated. We all have to leave one day. we are here for the part of our work of accomplishing, to which we are born. The moment our work ends, we will have to leave. Every step we choose, we are drawn towards our destiny. "

- P.R.

SHAWNA'S POV:

The black surrounding was panicking me. "Hello?" I tried to call for someone. But nobody replied. Was I lost? Where am I? 

I looked at my surroundings and the darkness submerged with infinity. I was in space. The darkness around me is eager to gulf me. I can smell the fear in me, also the keen interest of the darkness smirking to my fear.

What was that? I blinked being confused. I faint crying can be heard. I immediately look around to spot someone in this vast place. I could see a shadow in the darkness!!! I squinted my eyes to see more clearly. I gasped when I saw the shadow slowly emerge to a fleshed human... a small kid... Sheera!!!

She was alive? She looked hurt... Her attire looked like she was beaten off... and being tortured. Her tiny hands were covered in blood and bruises. Her cheeks were swollen with bruises, and her skin looked pale. I tried to blink a few times to make sure it was her. 

Yes!!! I was not hallucinating. It was her... I looked at her eyes. Now that is where I frowned. Her eyes were emotionless... and soulless. What had happened with her? I tried to go towards her... but the more I walk.. the more she went far. I frowned being confused. Two big hands came behind her and started dragging her... Suddenly I could feel the heat...I looked around and noticed somehow the darkness reduces... 

My eyes shot up when I saw her screaming as the two big hands grabbed her and pulled her towards..... A gate!!! The Hell Gate!!!

"NO!!!!" I cried... But it was unheard... I was helpless. I was powerless. Tears started flooding down from my eyes as I saw her getting burned in the hellfire... She was gone...

And with that, the hellfire started coming out... Towards me, submerging in this world...

How am I supposed to stop this? My feet started trembling in fear... What should I do?

A faint sound comes to my ear-" Find the power within... Find yourself". 

I was lost and confused. I was sacred. Where am I? I remember... My child... I have to save him. I closed my eyes and I could smell the sweet magic within me. The tingle of its smell, in my veins, rushed down to the frenzy that I started to glow.... glow to the golden aura that once held upon me a long time ago......

And BOOM!!!!

I shot up my eyes open panting in the bed. I looked at my surroundings and recognised I was in Priam's room in WitchWorld. "It was a strange dream"-I murmured. 

"Shawna... for god's sake... are you alright?"- a voice echoed in my ear. I turned around to see who was it and it was my grandma. "What happened, dear? How are you feeling now? What happened exactly? "- She asked through her tired eyes as she sat beside me. 

I kept gazing at her as if I was watching her after so long. Her wrinkles were more visible in these few hours... her eyes were having dark circles and eye bags. Looks like she hasn't slept all night, and cried her heart out. She looked at me with such affection and worry as she asked-" Dear.. are you all right?"

I nodded in response. I felt bad for her. The mother figure she had been to me I am so grateful. Losing her only child, she didn't mourn for so long. Instead, she took over the responsibility of the kingdom and me. She was the strongest person I am seen. Given it to me, I could have never done it. I love her and that is why it is painful for me to watch her in pain. 

Maybe this is what motherhood means. 

How am I supposed to tell her what I saw there... But I have to...

My eyes fall on the figure who was standing beside the door... "Junnie"-I mumbled. She came quickly towards me and asked-" Shawna... you scared us... How are you? What happened? Who abducted you and who....?"

"Calm down your horses Junnie... Let me tell you one by one okay?"- I said while smiling a little at her. Impatient as she was. 

"It was Felix..... and aya"- I continued. 

"Felix?"- a deep voice echoed in the room. We all turned back to see the owner of the voice and it was Priam. He was furious and scared at the same time. What is wrong with him? To be honest, Seeing him after so long I was emotionally weak. I wanted to run into his arms and hug him to eternity, but I hold back... Cindy... The name replayed in my mind... I can not forget the fact that I was pregnant with his child and he was in love with another woman. 

My life was a mess... again... Felix was back... and so was Aya... how am I supposed to defeat them this time? They had a sacrificial plan... and with Sheera gone... I was totally vulnerable state right now. 

And watching him now in the state of god knows what jealousy form kind is weird to me. 

Praim walked in as he carefully looked at me and asked-" Did he hurt you?"

"No"-I replied slowly. Why was he acting like he is caring for me? I know this is just acting... but right now, I don't know what emotions were running in from me. To be honest I didn't want this all to be acting. the man I love is sitting in front of me and I want him to love me in real.

I was confused by this emotional rush in me suddenly. Sheera... Suddenly my mind snapped to her... what happened to her in real? is she alive or....?

" She is no more my child... I am sorry... I tried.. but we were too late."- Another voice came from the gate as I looked up. This voice was familiar... the one who opened the portal... Who is she?

I looked up and saw an old woman standing by the door. Despite her old attire, she looked powerful. the aura she had was pretty powerful. I could somehow smell the sweet tingles of magic within her. Who was she... Why did she help me... I have never seen her before. 

I looked at her with confused eyes. Understanding my situation, Junnie said-" She is Gina. My mentor. An elemental witch."

Elemental witch...  One of the most powerful witches kind. They can do magic even without any wand. I have only read about them a few in books, but never have met one in real life. Junnie was an elemental witch too, but she was still under training. Her powers are not that much great acquired like one of Gina's. 

Gina walked in front of me and looked at me with very sceptical eyes. Observing every inch of me. Her expression was not good I suppose. Is something wrong with me? What is ut about?

A lot of questions were tingling in my head and they wanted to be out... seeking answers. But before that, I needed to be aware of what I saw... what is coming towards them. 

It was a time when I tell them about Felix and Aya.

" They were still alive and... this time it looked pretty stronger than before."- I inhaled inwards as I continued. " that was saying something to perform a mass sacrifice.. that is why they have abdicated the kids. Also, they seemed to be known of the portals that submerged to other worlds..." I paused as the horror scene of Sheera leaving behind struck in my mind and I remember the dream I had. 

"There is something I saw a dream about... a hellfire... the Hellgate... I couldn't understand.. " -I said while sounding pretty much confused. 

"She is preparing for war...the wrath she wants to bring down to this Earth"- Gina said slowly thinking of something. 

Every one of us looked at her in shock... I remember something... as she mentioned just now... When I met Aya for the first time, she said to bring the wrath to Earth... she said something about the Hellgate.... no!!!! She is preparing for war...!!!!

Priam asked for a council meeting to discuss this very topic.

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I was exhausted and tired. I took a warm shower as it cleansed all my anxiety and my muscles relaxed down a bit. I wrapped the towel around me as I walked outside the bathroom. I was still staying in his room for the time being. I was shocked to see the fact he allowed me to. isn't his Cindy on the run now?

I shrugged off as I went straight into the bedroom and stood in front of the big full lengthed mirror. I watched myself with a keen eye. My face was feeling fresh from the fresh shower that I had. My eyes fall slowly downwards towards my belly. I stopped. It looked pretty normal, but soon it will change. I am going to be a mother soon. There is a child inside of me. Growing slowly with my flesh and blood. A smile crept to my lips with the thought of it.

But... what about his father? I don't even know if his father wants this kid or not? What will be his fate?... But what I am sure of is that I will take care of my child... No matter what I will protect my child with all my might... 

A lone tear escaped from my eyes as I thought about this child's fate. I was mixed with emotions. I was so happy to have this child... But at the same time, I was worried about his future,... his safety... I was overwhelmed by the fact I was soon to be a mother but I was scared... Scared of this child's well-being.

" Get your clothes on Shawna... You will catch a cold... And now the fact is you have to think about our child too..."- Priam barged in while he pullover a shawl over me. 

I don't even know when he entered the room. That I was almost naked in front of him... How long has he been watching me? Wait... Is that.. smile? Is he smiling at me? Why? Why did he start suddenly behave strangely? Why is he behaving as if he cares for me?

Get over it, Shawna... He is probably just... I don't know... I can't trust him. 

But the next what he did was almost impossible for me to believe. He held me in his arms as he lift me with no effort. I gasped at his sudden action. He carefully kept in in the bed and said-" You should take rest, Shawna... It's no good to take such pressure in this state okay?"

He kissed my forehead and in the reflex, I closed my eyes. For the first time in all these years, I felt the same love he use to have for me long ago. I could feel it all. But I was not sure if he just acting again or this is all real. 

" I will call the maid to help you get dressed okay? You must take a rest. I will be in the council room and I will be back y evening"- Priam said with all his sincerity. 

Wait... Council room... I need to be there too.

As soon as I saw Priam leaving the room I asked-" Wait, I am supposed to be there too".

He stopped and turned over with s serious face. He said-" Shawna... I don't want you to stress anymore... I will handle everything. Okay? Take rest."

"No... I don't know if you can handle everything... I am the one who is been there... You need me."

"Shawna... Listen to me...I just don't want you to stress over okay.."

"I know...." I cut me him over as I continued. " And don't worry about me... I can't take care of myself. ".

His expression changed into sudden aggression as he replied-" This is not just about you. This is about our baby too..."

"So this is not all about me..." I chuckled bitterly as I continued-" This is my baby... And I can take care of it"

" This is our baby"- His voice echoed a bit loudly as he growled. I am halted in my position as he came by. I was not scared.... not anymore... I stared at him without blinking. Slowly his expression soften. He said-" I am sorry..."

What? did he just say sorry to me? Am I dreaming or... this happen? His eyes were stating something else. Love...

Wait what is all this?

"Okay... you can come... But I will be with you from now on 24 hours. I cannot risk you or our baby okay?"- He said as he quickly went over to my closet and brought me a dress. "here... go change..."

I stared at him with confusion. He smirked and said in his deep husky voice-" Unless you want my help"

My eyes widened to his shameless words. A dash of pink tints falls all over my face as I quickly rush back to the bathroom. What is wrong with him? Why is he flirting with me like this? I am sure Cindy is not here right now, this is why.

My blush was covered with an angry expression now. 

I came out wearing a green gown. I tied my hair in a messy bun as I was not in the mood to do anything today. And a pink lip tint. I wanted to be myself and not with makeup. We have an important matter to discuss.

As soon as I came outside, his eyes fell on me and for a second I could see the evil smirk he has on. I tried to control my blush but... I guess I failed. His eyes were hungrily looking at me, wanting to tear down the clothes I was wearing. 

I have to snap out of my wild thoughts, as I cleared my throat to bring down his attention. he smiled and said-" Let's go, shall we? Or else I won't be able to control..." He mumbled the last sentence. but I heard it anyways.

While walking down the hall, suddenly I could hear something... A faint voice... It started growing bigger.... and bigger... It is trying to say something....." St... Stone...of Arch?"

What is that now?