Do You Believe In Magic? - Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Sable's POV

I can't believe it's almost midnight. What have I been doing for the past hour? Why am I on the opposite side of the cemetery? I am starting to get scared about my lapses in memory. This is the third time in two weeks that this has happened. The first time I was only out for 10 minutes, and I had moved from the living room to the bedroom. The second time it was 30 minutes, and I found myself outside in the back yard. The time is getting longer with each new episode, and when I come to I can't figure out how I've gotten from one place to another. I could understand it if I was sleepwalking, but these episodes happen when I'm awake. I don't know what is causing it but I do know that the Time of Reckoning is coming ever closer.

I go back to Rom's grave and do what I have to do. I bury it as deep as I can so that no one will come across it by accident. It will mean death to the wrong person and I must prevent that at all costs. Oh Rom, I miss you so. Why did you have to kill yourself? Did you have no idea how much it would devastate me? I wish I could go back in time and try to stop you from doing it... I feel so empty and lost.

I finish what I have to do and get up to head home. I hear it again. The breathing is getting louder and it seems to envelop me in a cocoon of sound. I hurry toward the exit. I must get away before anything happens. As I get closer to my car, a feeling of calm comes over me and I know that I have lived to face another day. I think I'll go home and tell Willy about my evening.

Willy's POV

Where is she? She should have been home hours ago. Do I go and find her or wait a little longer? It's getting close to 1:00 am and she hasn't even phoned. I keep trying her cellphone but she must have it turned off. She could be in mortal danger and here I am just hanging around waiting. I had better go and see if she is still at the graveyard. Wait, I think I hear her coming up the stairs now. The door opens and as she walks in I ask her where she's been. "Have you lost your mind being out this late?" I say. She is shaking and almost looks ready to cry. I go over to her and just hold her tight until the shaking stops. Her skin feels like ice so I tell her to wait and I go get her a blanket. As I wrap it around her shoulders, she looks at me with such pain in her eyes. I hate it when she looks like that. I want to help her but I can't. My hands are tied and I feel so helpless. Sorry Doll, but you're on your own with this one, but I'll still be right by your side.

Sable's POV

I can't stop shaking. Willy's hugging me, and the feeling of despair is slowly starting to fade. Now he's wrapping a blanket around my shoulders. I look at him and I know he can see the pain that I feel. He doesn't realize how much he means to me. If anything happened to him, especially after what happened to Rom, I know I couldn't go onl. The two of them were my anchors against the stormy seas of my life. I wonder why Willy doesn't just up and leave. He could get on with his life and not be burdened by mine. Somehow I have to make him see, that his life is just as important as mine. He should take the bull by the horns and make the most of it. I explain to Willy how my evening had gone. The longer he listened the more agitated he got.

Willy's POV

I have this crazy notion that I should take Sable to her family's home in the mountains. It's almost as if Rom is somehow telling me to keep her safe and I know that's impossible. I wonder whether Sable will be up to going on a trip or if I'll have to drag her there? I think while she sleeps tonight I'll gather everything we'll need for a trip and put it in the truck. She can either pack her things in the morning or I'll just pack them for her. Her safety has to be the most important thing right now, I feel this in my soul. I'll convince her to go the sleep so I can get started. "Sable, why don't you go have a hot shower and get some sleep? I'll stay up for awhile in case you need me."

Sable's POV

I look at Willy and know that he can see the deep ache of exhaustion I'm feeling. I take his advise and give him a quick hug before heading up to bed. Instead of having a shower I will have a bubble bath. I haven't indulged in one of those in years and I feel the need to pamper myself a bit. As I'm running the bath I hear Willy prowling around in the hall. What is he up to? I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Willy's POV

I have to walk more softly, I'm sure Sable can hear everything I'm up to. I hope she doesn't suspect anything. Hopefully she'll just finish having her bath and then go beddy-byes. I would give her something to make her sleep but I'm sure she won't accept it. She doesn't want to lose control like she thinks Rom did. I have to prove that he didn't kill himself. I'll have time while we're away to think about it all and come up with some type of plan. Please Goddess, keep her safe until she can finish what is expected of her. Let me guide her along the path most secure and lead us with your sure and steady hand.

Sable's POV

That bath was just what I needed. I feel very relaxed and ready for bed. I'll wait until morning to see what Willy has been up to. He better not be planning on leaving me here by myself. Maybe I'll talk to him about going to our house in the mountains. I could use a good week of doing absolutely nothing except eating, sleeping and hiking. This pillow is so comfortable - I'll just shut my eyes for a minute.

I guess I'm dreaming, I hope I'm dreaming. If I'm not then I have a feeling I'm not in Kansas anymore. The creature is very tall and looks like one of my high school Engish teachers. The same bland look in it's eyes, but this thing's eyes are bright red. Mr. Cummings' eyes were blue. Come to think of it I don't think I've ever seen anyone with red eyes before. I wonder if it has a tail and horns? Right, as if I would be that lucky to come face to face with Satan. No, this creature has no tail, no horns and doesn't look evil but I get a feeling of terror when I gaze at him. He comes closer and closer until I can smell his breath. It is the same stench I encountered at Rom's grave. It may look harmless but I know that it can destroy me. I mustn't let it touch me for that would be the end. He breathes on my neck and I start to run. I don't know where I think I'm going but I know I have to get away. I fall and I am being surrounded by a cloak of darkness that holds me prisoner. I thrash and fight my way out of the mist and start to fall.

The next thing I know I am on the floor beside my bed. The prophecy is closer than I thought. I must get away and I have to convince Willy to take me.