Babel Novel
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All the lords of Britaris were seen seated, along with the ladies, no one wore a smile on their faces, they just lost a fellow lord, the once peaceful land and turned into a sorrowful one.
“I say we wedge against them, we are going to make sure no witch makes it out alive” Delphine said in a stern voice, and she’ll be leading the war.
“But don’t you..”
“No more objections, Moreau…or are you doing this because of the woman” Delphine chimed in referring to Estelle La Fey, she’s totally different from the weak and delicate Delphine they used to know.
” It’s not that..”
” I hope so, so if you don’t feel like joining me in this war, I suggest you step back, xandre province is going to take care of it all” Delphine stated, she will not rest until there’s no living witch on earth, they are all going to pay with their lives for Killing her husband.
” We are all with you, Hugo was not just a lord but a friend, and he must get the justice he deserves, so we are all with you.. what do you say Moreau?” Elliot asked, pointing at Moreau.
” I’m in..” he said in a low voice,
” Great, we’ll move tonight, ” Delphine announced. They are going to raid Romanesque unannounced.
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The light of the moon shone in the town of Romanesque, it was like every other night, everyone had retired to their beds.
Lamps were lit around, in one of the houses, two girls, one at the age of sixteen, the other eleven, were seen petting their new found toy, which they received from their mother as a gift.
“Esmee, Elise, ” their mother called with panic in her voice.
They both got up from where they sat, the one of eleven, holding the toy In her hands walking to meet their mother who was pregnant, seemingly eight months gone.
“Honey” Estelle La Fey said, bending down to meet the bigger one.
“Esmee, come on” she dragged the younger one, beckoning for the elder daughter to come along with her,
“Mama what’s going on?” The else daughter asked,
“This is not the time for questions Esmee” she said, leading them both to a small room, which contained potions, and spell books, locking the door safely behind them.
“What’s happening mama..” she asked, looking at her mother with her questioning brown eyes.
“Look at me Esmee” she cupped her face, gaining her attention.
“Esmee, Elise, my sweethearts,” she whispered with a shaky voice.
” Remember your mama and papa will always love you, Esmee no matter what happens, make sure you protect your sisters with all your life” she said with tear filled eyes, it’s guts her so much that she’s not going to see her lovely Angels grow.
“I’ll always love you” she added as a pool of tears gathered on her eyes, as she planted a kiss on each of their foreheads.
“Come here” she held their both hands placing them in a circle, as she used salt to draw the circle,
“Don’t move..” she warned them,
She rushed to the shelf, collecting a leather bag, as she kept lots of books in it, literally all the books present there, then she collected another bag, placing her potions contained in glass Vials into it.
“Here have it..” she handed both bags to Esmee.
“What’s going on Mama” Esmee cried,
“From now on, you’ll be the responsibilities of your sisters, death is coming my dear, and I can’t let it take you, the race of the witches can’t end now..” she said with a trembling voice.
“I’m locking your souls safely my dear, along with your sister who is growing in my womb, five hundred years from now, they spell I used will no longer be effective, and then you’ll be brought back to life, promise me, you’ll take care of your siblings, here” she pulled a necklace around her neck, placing it on Esmee palms,
” Give this to your baby sister, whenever you’re pulled back into life, and tell her mama loved her” she choked on her tears, this is the only thing that can be done,
” What about you mama?” Esmee cried,
” Mama, can’t come with you, but I’ll always be with you, make sure you become a very powerful witch, and teach your sisters magic too, these bags contains my spell books and grimoire, along with other useful potions, you’ll need in the future, remember to be strong and I’ll always love you” she said throwing a kiss at them.
” Give me you hand” she took each of their hands, making a small cut each, as drops of blood fell on the blood, Estelle La Fey doing the same thing to herself,
” Esmee, remember, mama loves you, so love your sisters as your own” she added smiling reassuringly at Esmee, as she began chanting,
“Pnevma ton progonon mou, akouse me, ela epano mou, kathodigise ta paidia mou”
“Pnevma ton progonon mou, akouse me, ela epano mou, kathodigise ta paidia mou”
“Pnevma ton progonon mou, akouse me, ela epano mou, kathodigise ta paidia mou” she cried at the top of her voice, as blood flowed from her nose.
“Pnevma ton progonon mou, akouse me, ela epano mou, kathodigise ta paidia mon” she shouted,
” Mama no, please stop this” Esmee cried along with her sister, their mother was dying, the spell she’s using is too strong.
The lights in the room started flickering as if affected by the power that was emitting from the witch.
” Mama!!!!” Elise yelled as they were suddenly overshadowed by a bright light, and the next second they had disappeared into thin air.
” Pnevma ton progonon mou, akouse me, ela epano mou, kathodigise ta paidia mou” Estelle La Fey breathed out, falling weakly on the ground.
Smiling weakly, with blood flowing from both her nostrils, Estelle La Fey felt satisfied that the spell was successful, though it was at the cost of something, she rubbed her already defamed stomach softly as she mumbled,
“I’ll always love you, my children”it hurts to know she’ll not live to see the beautiful women her daughters will grow into.
From where Estelle laid weakly, she looked at her reflection in the mirror staring at her old self now, her hair wasn’t red anymore, it was now mixed with white and red, this is one of the price she has to pay for performing a Forbidden and powerful spell.
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“Bring any witch you find to the burning pyre” shouted one if the vampires,
” Kill and burn any witch you find” the whole of Romanesque was in chaos, the Vampires Killing every with that came their way, taking the humans as slaves, blood sprawled all over the town, the screams of burning witches heard,
At another side of Romanesque, a cloaked man walked along the cold streets, which was covered with blood, silence everywhere, the only sound heard were sounds of crickets, and the witches who screamed for help as they burned, he walked into a house, hoping to find someone there.
“Estelle..” he called, alerted on seeing the body of Estelle on the floor.
“Moreau, I knew you would come for me..” she muttered weakly, forcing a smile, her last wish had finally been fulfilled.
“What happened to you?” Moreau asked, alerted , carrying her in his arms.
“My time has come Moreau,” she said softly,
“Nonsense” he growled loudly,
” no, you can’t die, I will never allow that..” Moreau said shakily,
“It’ll have to happen sooner or later, the Vampires will never let me live”
“But I will, there must be a way out, I can’t let you die Estelle” he uttered with a pain filled voice, as he stared deep at her beautiful green eyes, which life was already departing from.
“I have to, but there’s something you can do for me Moreau”
“Anything, I’ll do anything, just live for me” he begged, wiping the blood off her nose.
“My children, keep them safe, the witches can’t go extinct..” she pleaded,
“Where are they?” Moreau asked, looking around the house.
“Somewhere safe, but let no one know about this, when the time comes, allow then live a peaceful life” she requested,
“Estelle..” Moreau called softly,
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“Estelle”
“Just promise me that”
“I promise, but please live” though he knew she would never be his again, he could never watch her die, or bear the thought of it.
“Then I can go freely, live well, Moreau” she stuttered weakly, raising her hand slowly, to place it on his cheek.
” I love you Estelle, I always will,” Moreau confessed, watching her take her last breath.
He pains him so much to see her die, never in his wildest dreams did he expect this, his whole world came crumbling all in one night.
” I love …”Her voice trailed off, as her hand fell lifelessly from Moreau’s face, as he gave out a shrill cry.
” No, this can’t be, Estelle, why..” he painstakingly uttered, feeling his heart chatter into a million pieces.
“My Lord..” Celeste called softly with tears in her eyes, this is a sad moment for both her and Moreau, she just lost a mother figure, Moreau a lover.
“You have to let go now, the other Vampires are on their way” she informed, knowing that if they find Estelle’s body, she’ll be burnt.
“Take her body to safety, and make sure you arrive at Britaris” he ordered Celeste, who quickly went for Estelle’s body.
“I’ll take care of the others, make sure no one sees you, you go through the back” he added, as Celeste carried Estelle up in her arms, leaping away with her body, as fast as she could, before being spotted by any one.
“No witch comes out alive today..” Moreau swore his eyes blazing red, if the witches didn’t kill a vampire in the first place there would have been no need for a bloodshed and Estelle wouldn’t have to die, but now Estelle is dead, no witch lives.