"A Dangerous Affair C7" 
January 9, 2001
By: Umali
Umalific@hotmail.com

Sorry for the absence…

Chapter 7 – My Identity

It had been three days since Serena found her true identity.  'A 
Wiccan' from the most noble creatures in time.  The book that was given 
to her by her mother was her history and the box held the same emblem 
that encased on the books cover.  From her families history, their 
suffrage to the wedding of her mother it was a book lost in time.  It 
spoke many things about her heritage and there she sifted through what 
was true and what was not.  

It was mere lies as to have everyone believe that all witches were all 
bad.  For the truth witches were derived for natures goodwill.  Their 
life's envisionment of free spirits and the wondrous mysteries of the 
earth were captivating.  Witches are just as mortals live their life to 
the fullest, they take their existence in this world as special and 
sacred.  They not take advantage of their surroundings and make sure 
they only take what is needed in this world and the next.  Their powers 
and spiritualism derived for good not for the evil that everyone 
assumes.  Acquiring powers to heal and spells to protect not to usually 
to harm nor to kill as they are portrayed.  At times they are summoned 
to end a life but only if another was threatened.  The ones that are 
mainly described throughout many tales in histories time, are the no 
gooders that gave them all a bad name.  Black witches were ones that 
thrive on being the ruler and practice black magic.  Most bore black or 
tainted hair, darkened skin and red blemishes that give them hideous 
complexions.  Greed and dark evil thrived on their blood oppose to the 
light flowed through the white witches.  As for Serena and her 
heritage, her family lived as wholesome white witches.  It is to no 
wonder that her family weather male or female had the purest sun 
streaked hair and the fairest of skin.  

Serena's outlook in life was a little more different than days before.  
Her spirit was still dim but yet a little light ticked its way back to 
her body.  Reading on, her book held many secrets and many wiccan 
spells as well.  From her weeks reading, her eyes were strained.  But 
she wanted more knowledge of her new found blood.  She visited the 
Mystical Book shop many other times and each time she was given a new 
book to learn of her history.  

The following week, Serena grew more interested in the magik of it all 
and asked her new found friends/sisters to help summon her original 
white wiccan blood.  Thus the ceremonial circle was done and hindered 
the nature's call.  Of true good in wiccan blood they summoned the 
witch of peace for her assistance.  Through her guidance Serena's 
purest though faint blood was summoned and the feeling of rebirth 
completely enraptured her whole body.  Now Possessing what little 
wiccan blood she had she was now able to do the simplest spells of 
healing and protecting.  Though weak her spells with the backing of her 
new found sisters, full blood wiccan's Lita, Ami, Miko, Haley and 
Stephanie it was stronger than anyone one pure wiccan.  Thus not as 
pure, Serena is unable to call to any spells of immortality.  

During the weeks that had passed, Serena missed Darien as expected, the 
two no matter what they were if wiccan, mortal or draculian they were 
still soul mates.  She had read that numerous times as her mother had 
written it to be understood.  As she laid down to rest her eyes still 
wandered to the other book that lay on top of her night-stand.  Picking 
it up, she made herself comfortable.  Leaning back she started to 
rummage through the pages again.  Sifting though chapters and reading 
ones that had Dalien confessing his love for Selena to others. 'use 
your knowledge of his love' rang in her mind as she read a passage of a 
paragraph.
"Is this how he really feels?" she asked herself quietly. Then as quick 
as her mind is to wander she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in" said Serena as she watch her cousin enter.
"MINA!….. do you know what time it is… Its pass midnight" said Serena 
to her worried cousin.  Having Mina say nothing and her stressend 
features made her worry "Mina what's the matter?" she asked as she got 
out of bed to be face with her cousin.
"Serena, you have to help me…." Cried Mina
"Help you….what?"
"Andrew….gone…..Michael….…."
"Andrew…..Michael…..gone????…."
"NO! others….."
"Others who….. Mina I don't understand you" she said as she held on to 
Mina's shoulders to calm her.
"These women…took Andrew and…..and…..Michael went to help him… and 
…and…."
"Mina who took Andrew?… What women?"
"Serena, woman… EMI….……vampires!" she whispered.
"EMI! Vampires!……" Serena was surprised "Where did they take him???" 
shook Serena getting no response she had to be harsh with her. "Mina" 
said Serena a bit firm "You have to be strong and tell me where Michael 
went to look for them or we will never see Andrew again you hear me" 
she pressed firmly to the weeping Mina. Mina nodded and responded 
breathing loudly.
"Michael said he was going to go home first and….but I don't know where 
that is"
"Never mind I know where they're going.." Serena ran to her door and 
called for her governess.  She peaked out the door and greeted her.
"Mrs. Charles go downstairs and have Mr. Quinely saddle my horse and 
quickly" she yelled.  Serena ran to her closet to change while Mina sat 
on the bed crying.  A moment later Mrs. Charles entered and noticed 
Mina crying and hugged the shaking girl.
"What is the matter Miss Mina?"
"Mrs. Charles, stay with Mina and do not let her out. Until I return.."
"Yes Miss… but where are you going?"
"I have no time to explain" she said as she grabbed the book and ran 
down the stairs.

"Lets go Vixen" she yelled as she disappeared through the night.  
Serena rode like the wind on her white stallion.  Muscular and purely 
bread the horse was more than capable for nightly races.  Serena's 
black velvet hood covered her head as she went against the wind.  
Urging her horse to a frenzy she thank her father for taking lessons. 
Vixen ran faster than her heart desire as her master called for more.  
Maneuvering the horse smoothly avoiding any debris she was in a race 
for time and safety for her cousin.  During the ride, she desired the 
presence of her sisters for help.  She used her menial powers of 
telepathy that she had learned and called upon her sisters.

"EMI?????? What the hell are you doing here" said the master of the 
home as he came down the large marble stairs.

"EMI…" said Rei as she began to growl in anger.

"Why…love.. don't you miss me?" she asked cunningly to the handsome 
man.

"Get out of here Emi you weren't invited", Never once liking the girl, 
Rei stared daggers to the want to be beauty queen.

"don't excite yourself Emi, we are nothing", Darien coolly retortedas 
he notices Michael sprint in and do a full halt.

"Darien, they have Andrew".  

Darien's features went grim as he turned his body to the girl.  The un 
invited guest, held her green eyes steady as she looked on to Darien.  
Her features were shadowed with adolescent intentions.  She flipped her 
green hair to her back as she smiled.  The others presence were made, 
Darien's confidants held themselves ready for battle with the 
nymphomaniac vampires.

"Emi.. where is he?" asked Darien as he looked on with little 
fascination to the vamp.
"Darien… you are looking quite handsome… more handsome than ever", 
Admired Emi as she swept through Darien's hard body.
"EMI! Answer my question"
"Oh him… the handsome man… my girls wanted him…"
"Emi… he has been marked" seethed Darien as he was getting annoyed.  
She was playing with fire to turn the other cheek with his mark and not 
to mention her presence in his home.
"I was wondering…why the prince of darkness have marked such a handsome 
man?"
"That is none of your concern", cut Michael as he too stared at the 
woman.
"Oh.. can't I just have one…." Cooing to Darien as she began to move 
slightly towards him.
"Emi call your pack NOW!..and bring him forth", Darien's deep irritated 
voice echoed through the castle walls.  

Emi summoned her pack and in no time entered holding Andrew within 
their grasps.  Frightened and scared, Andrew looked on and was 
surprised to find Darien speaking to the evil vamps that held him 
captive.
"Darien… Michael…" said Andrew "your…a Vampi…re too" he said 
whisperingly and tiredly. 
"Andrew… you will not be harmed" said Darien firmly before returning 
his eyes to the green haired annoyance. "release him Emi"
"Why should I? He is of fun", Emi smiled as she caressed Andrew's 
features.
"Emi, I bestowed his safety… release him.."
"Bestowed…I tell you what Darie-love… I will release him if you spend 
an evening with me", Emi swayed, her sultry movements defined and 
strictly towards Darien.
"THE HELL HE WILL!".  Everyone's eyes averted to the door that was left 
open through Michael's entrance.  
"Serena…….."

The others looked on as she walked in.  She strolled in walking pass 
Emi's little pack of young girls and did nothing as they growled.  
Staying on her guard, she kept her eyes on Emi as she neared her and 
Darien.  Green eyes clashing with blue, they shot deathly stares as she 
came closer.  'Boy she was a real sight for sore eyes' thought Darien 
as he watch his beautiful woman come closer.  His eyes wandered and his 
mind flushed at the sight of her engorged breast tightly seen through 
her corset.
"who might you be?" asked Emi
"Why……don't you know I am Lord Langtry's mistress" said Serena without 
a though surprising Darien and the others.
"Oh?" questioned Emi as she looked on to Darien.  Serena felt a little 
smile crawling to her face as Emi studied Darien's longing for Serena.  
Only confirming what was true.
"Hi baby" smiled Serena as she turned to Darien feeling Emi's gaze.  
Serena stepped towards the first step. 'Darien may I have a kiss' she 
asked telepathically as she blocked others from the thought. Darien 
surprised but complied with her wishes and smiled.
"Good evening my love", Darien enveloped her within his arms and kissed 
her lightly.  Serena's and Darien's eyes fell to a wholesome gaze as 
they departed from their first kiss in weeks.  The warmth was still 
there and the fire fiercely burned.  

Emi noticed Serena as a mortal from her scent and wickedly smiled.
"So…..you are his new prey.. You mortal fool" smiled Emi. "Shame on you 
Darien for playing with your food"
"Emi… I suggest you leave", Rei was happy to see her brother and Serena 
together again.
"EMI! Leave before I force you to leave", Darien was angrily being 
tested by the woman.  Holding Serena possessively he cursed them to 
leave.
"Fine… I will leave but what of your handsome man over here" she asked 
as she walked over towards Andrew being held by her pack.
"Let him go" said Serena as she released herself from Darien's embrace.
"Oh…little Mistress here speaks…and what might you mortal do?" she 
asked laughingly.
"I'm warning you", Serena walked towards Emi as she kept her eyes in 
deep contact with hers.
"Warning…HA! you cannot lay a hand on me you are of no match to my 
strength.  "Darien if you don't want you little mistress unharmed I 
suggest you pull her back and take my bargain".  

Darien held confused, 'what was Serena doing and the more what was he 
to do, fight her pack which could get real ugly or give into her 
evening'.  Serena alone could not withstand Emi's power, for her mere 
punch could turn deadly.
"He will not take your bargain if you were the last Vamp on this 
earth.." she stared violently at the green hared vampire. "Don't 
underestimate me" said Serena as she began to repeat a spell binding 
chant in her mind. 'Millennia to the winds, the purest of my heritage 
light, I invoke thee to give me strength to fight' chanted Serena as 
she became a haze of light.  Her eyes turned of a deadly gray as she 
turned deepening her eyes as she stared upon Emi.  Serena's body glowed 
and her eyes piercing. Emi gasped and moved back a ways before 
shielding herself behind one of her young servants.  Darien and the 
others watched as Serena looked on to the scared Emi.  Darien held his 
breath seeing a whirlwind of white light wrapping around Serena's body.
"You are not MORTAL" yelled Emi.  
"You are absolutely right" said Serena as her sight deepened to the 
deepest shade of gray.
"you and you" said Emi to two women in her pack "get her".  Just as 
Michael and the others were ready to help.  Five other hooded figures 
entered the castle.

"Let her be".  The others looked on to the figures as they wondered 
whom these mysterious women were.  Lita, Ami, Stephanie, Haley and Miko 
removed their cloaks to reveal their identities.  The odds were even 
between the two.  Andrew stared in disbelief as he watch his cousin 
invoked her powers.
"Our sister calls", Miko stood behind Serena, giving her strength.  The 
six held their stance with the evil ward.
"Release that man Emi or you shall be challenged with your survival 
skills".  Serena held her stare firmly as she waited for the pacs 
response..  

Darien was speechless, the little mortal he thought to be his woman was 
unfolding to have unknown powers.  Emi was of rage, she had never been 
defeated, especially with a girl with the likes of her.  With one move 
Emi lifted her hand to hold Andrew by his neck.  The others eyes 
watched as Andrew made a rough painful sound.  Serena's temper was 
growing to an end to see her cousin painfully being tormented was 
torturing her soul as well.
 
"Thy rite to protect and the rite to live, let him be protected by my 
will" chanted Serena as she released a power summoned by her spell.  
Andrew's body was engulfed with a sardonyx color silencing his pain as 
he could not feel any.  Emi's eyes held fury as her tighter grip did 
nothing to her catch.  She threw his body with one movement, landing 
roughly against the cold wall. Michael quickly ran to Andrew feeling 
for a pulse.  He looked on to Darien and nodded.

Telepathically Serena sent a message to Darien. 'My love this will pain 
you, please avoid the light'.  Darien nodded and sent the message to 
his servants.  They stayed waiting to watch Serena weave her magik. 
"you should never hurt one that is under your strength.  You shall pay 
for that" Serena held her hands out above her waist.  "I call to thee, 
who I can be one, I call upon the goddess of Sun".  Darien realized how 
painful this would be when Serena called upon the goddess of sun.  He 
told his men to disappear, taking his sister by hand he too ran for the 
confines of darkened shelter.  The others waited till Serena's rite of 
power was invoked and then began their own chanting spells. 'WE call to 
thee, we are one, we call upon the goddess of Sun" they chanted in 
unison as their palms turned towards Serena…. Reflecting the power 
towards her.  Emi and the other women stepped back.  A focused of 
purified light emulated through Serena's hands.  As the chant grew 
louder and more clear, her hands glowed to the suns original rays.  
Emi's eyes narrowed and widen as she clearly see's the stinging ray.  
Piercing screams echoed through the castle as the ray began to glow 
brighter.  In unison the six women opened their eyes as they witness 
the melting and burning state of Emi and her pack. Within seconds time, 
Emi and her pack was of no more.  Chanted Serena called back the power 
and the light within her grasp dither to nothing.

Sensing no bright light and Emi's piercing scream gone Darien moved 
towards the crowd.  They huddled next to Andrew as he laid unconscious.  
Serena and her sisters surrounded his silent figure and chanted their 
healing spell.
"Round and round this Esbat site, Power build to work our rite.  Pass 
thy light of healing tool make his body good as new", Serena's body 
flowed of green light hindered from within, surrounding Andrew.  Within 
time his body was blessed with the spell and thus the green light 
returned to Serena's body.  Andrew stirred and opened his eyes.  Making 
contact with Serena his eyes teared and immediately he stood up giving 
his cousin a large embrace.

"Serena…" he cried as he hugged her "thank you…" he sobbed a little 
more before he noticed others around.  Especially Darien and his men, 
Andrew stood a back as he watched all suspiciously.
"you…" he said "you are all vampires" frightened "Serena, they are all 
vampires" 
"Andrew, calm down please" said Serena as she watched her cousin 
frantically shaking. 
"Andrew we will not harm you" pressed Darien as he moved closer.  
Andrew stepped back as he moved towards the dining table.  Looking 
around he found knives that were set for dinner.
"Step back" he warned as he picked up a knife for protection. Darien 
came behind Serena and laid a hand over her shoulder.  Looking up, she 
smiled as she found her soul within the eyes of her mate.
"Serena come over here" said Andrew breaking Serena's and Darien's 
intimate moment.  Serena sighed as she beckoned another light.
"Pearl of light to hither strength, soothed this mortal and his anger 
to dissipate".  The other women closed their eyes lending power to 
Serena.  Within seconds time, a pearl of light brought it self fourth 
engulfing Andrew.  His eyes flickered in peace as he let go of the 
knife he held.
"Serena…what…." he questioned, surprised and unbelieving the power his 
cousin possessed.  Everyone's eyes focused on Serena as she smiled 
largely at her cousin.
"shhh…you need rest Andrew, I will explain in the morning", Serena gave 
a telepathic message to Lita. 'Lita please take him to my home, I need 
to speak to Darien'.  Lita and the girls smiled wickedly to Serena 
before nodding.
"Andrew, these are my friends." Serena gestured as she neared him "They 
will take you to my house."
"Your house?"
"Yes Mina waits for you there" she soothed "She is worried".  Andrew 
nodded and slowly left with the others.  Once out of the castle doors, 
Serena turned around to the many questioning eyes.
"WHAT was that?" asked Rei coming closer.  Serena finds Darien to be in 
mixed emotions.  His eyes were heavy and lost such as hers.  With his 
eyes, he asked for an explanation.  Rei-lee sensed her stare as she 
sees Darien intent on watching her with questioning eyes.
"What are you?" asked Michael to Serena.
"Jayson, Michael can you please help me with the fire in the library.. 
and Zen, Kyle Nathan please make sure there are no other un knowing 
pack we are unaware of" she said as they nodded leaving Darien and 
Serena to stand by themselves.

Alone, Serena and Darien did not move.  They held their stare not 
wanting to remove themselves, afraid one would vanish in an instant.  
Serena made her way closer to Darien and even still she held her eyes 
to stay affixed.
"Darien" she said as she caressed the side of his face.  Darien till 
then did not move nor said a word.  His stare spoke in volumes as he 
felt Serena's touch. With his mind at an endless happiness he brought 
his hand to cover hers, still caressing his face he intimately took her 
hand.  Laying a smoldering butterfly kiss on the backside of her hand 
then turned to view her writs.  Kissing softly, Serena exhaled "my 
love" she said getting Darien's attention.  Darien stared at her in 
disbelief that she was here and just called him her love.
"Serena.."
"Shhh… lets talk shall we" she smiled as she pulled Darien up the 
stairs to his chambers.

Stay tune for chapter 8………….

Thanks for reading.. I do have to say that I know for known fact that 
there are true Wiccans out there… and as far as Im concerned this is 
fiction. Please don't let anything I wrote offend any of you.

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