Chapter 3

                 Leefah sprawled herself onto a towel next to Chasity and Georgia. She sighed with relief, “Its so nice to sit back and relax like this” she mumbled.

                Chasity rolled onto her side, “Leelee my dear, would you mind putting some sun tan lotion on me?”

                Leefah rolled her eyes, “No… I would mind…”

                Chasity rolled onto her stomach and raised her feet into the air, “But Leeleeeeeeeeeee” she pouted sticking out her lips.

                Leefah looked over, “I SAID NO!”

                Chasity tsked. She sat up and stomped away, “I’m going to go get some drinks!”

                Leefah slid her sunglasses onto her face, “You do that…”

                Georgia sat up and looked at Leefah next. “Um… Leefah...” she asked innocently.

                Leefah opened her eyes, “Oh, hey Georgia. Something the matter?”

                “I… I was wondering… um… if perhaps you could… um…”

                Leefah raised her eyebrows, “Help with?”

                Georgia stuttered, “Oh... um… well…”

                Morgana strutted by, “I bet I know what she’s asking. She was wondering if she could learn your secret!” she yelled.

                Georgia blushed, “No no nooo!! I was only going to ask if she could… say what it was like to be so powerful…” Georgia muttered as she twiddled her thumbs.

                “Oh… well…” Leefah began as she sat up, “As you know, I’m considered one of the most powerful witches in the world thanks to my Spellcaster level.

                Morgana butted in, “It’s odd to think a simple level determines your strength…”

                “Well, my father and mother were part of a group known as the seven witches circle you see. Only, my mother and father have both passed away… so it’s more like the five witches circle…” Leefah replied.

                Georgia looked at her, “Of all the famous witch groups, I’ve never heard of that one…”

                “I wouldn’t expect anyone to really. Im the only remaining Kagyura left in the family, which of course is named as one of the most elite witch families, that’s how you know me right?”

                Georgia nodded her head, “So… who are the other people in that group then?”

                “Well, in order from weakest to strongest, there’s me, Zaleria Cromwell of Sunset Tides, and Angel Nyx of Midnight Hollow. We are level 9 spellcasters, but the top witches are level 10. Their names are Draconias Dressrosa, and Mydia Mallous. Both reside in Dragon Valley and are constantly fighting over top rank.”

                Chasity walked over with a tray of drinks, “You know Leelee, I’d say you could easily beat Draconias and Mydia” Chasity said, trying to complement Leefah.

                “I dunno… they are both from high ranking familes like me… and their families have them skilled in arts of spellcasting and such…. I don’t mind being number 5 though” Leefah said blushing.

                Georgia smiled, “Wow! So are you guys all best buds then?” Georgia asked excitedly.

                Leefah frowned, “No... Not at all…”

                Georgia’s excitement faded, “What do you mean?”

                “Well… Since we are constantly in combat for top rank, we aren’t exactly friends. I’m sure we are all acquaintances… but not best buds like I am with Chasity or you Georgia” Leefah said as she took a sip of the soda Chasity had brought.

                Georgia beamed with happiness, “You… you consider us buds?!”

                “Hmm? Well yeah sure, why not? Any friend of Chasity’s is a friend of mine” Leefah replied smiling.

                “Well then of course we are a pair of pals too” Morgana said as she flicked her wrist and began fanning herself.

                Desirae looked over from her towel, “So then ‘best buddies’ can you all quiet down. The beach is supposed to be relaxing” Desirae called as she was suddenly hit with a beach ball. She sat up angrily and took off her sunglasses, “WHO DID THAT!” she screamed.

                A little girl and boy looked at her confused. “Um… miss lady person, you hit our ball…” the little girl said.

                Desirae glared, “Whatever, take your stupid ball” she screamed as she kicked it and almost pegged the girl in her face. The two kids frowned angrily and walked off.

                “Wasn’t that a little uncalled for?” Chasity asked from her spot next to Leefah.

                Desirae put her hands on her hips and watched the kids leave. She turned around and closed her eyes, “Not really, kids now adays need to be punished more…”

                Leefah laughed, “Cmon Desirae, lighten up. They didn’t mean any harm.”

                Desirae turned around to look at the kids but they were both gone, “Uh….” She looked around her and couldn’t see them. “They’re…. they’re gone…”

                Georgia looked over this time, “I’m sure they went to their parents. C’mon and relax okay?”

                Desirae grew worried, “How did they get away so fast…” she thought to herself. She shook the thought from her head and went to sit down with the other girls.

               

               

                The girls paused from their long chat and saw the sun begin to set. Leefah stood up and stretched her arms and legs. “Wellll, looks like we should head on home I guess…”

                Georgia stood up, “Wait, I heard there will be a bonfire on the beach. Leefah, what do you say we go get some ice cream again and we can all stay for the party?”

                Chasity smiled, “I could go for some ice cream. I’ll take mint chocolate chip kay?”

                Desirae lowered her book on mugging people, “I’ll have blue raspberry.”

                Morgana stood up too, “I’ll go with you both, I prefer a certain kind only Jefferey from the ice cream stand can make.”

                Leefah and Georgia leaned together, “I thought the guy who made the ice cream was named Jason…” Leefah whispered.

                Georgia nodded, “We can’t expect her to get everyone’s name right so we’ll take what we can get.”

                The three girls went walking off together towards the nearby ice cream shop.

                Desirae looked off at the sunset, “Well, I guess we should get ready for the party right?”

                Chasity lowered her head and laughed, “I know exactly the dress to wear to get Leelee to finally accept my love!!”

                Desirae glared at her, “I dunno if she’s on the same boat with you…”

                Leefah, Georgia, and Morgana entered the ice cream palace. The door as it opened and closed rang a tiny bell.

                “Just a minute!” called a voice, “I’m making new batches for tomorrow. Go ahead and get in line.”

                Morgana twisted her legs together, “Oh dear… I seem to have to use the powder room…”

                Leefah squirmed as well, “I… I have to go too…” she said nervously.

                Georgia smiled, “You girls go on, I’ll save a spot in line… even if this place is empty…”

                Leefah gratefully shook Georgia’s hand and ran off to the bathroom with Morgana.

                Georgia looked around the dark front room. “Um… Jason… It’s kind of dark in here… are there any light switches?”

                A pan fell in the kitchen, “Oh crap!” called the voice, “Oh... um... right... There’s one near the register.”

                Georgia shivered from a small breeze blowing through an open window of the shop. The shadows created by the sunset made the shop have an ominous vibe. She gulped and walked towards the front counter. Her bare feet on the ground made her shiver even more. Once she reached the counter she looked around for the switch. “I… I don’t see it…”

                Another pan fell, “oh… maybe it’s by the front door…” the voice called out.

                Georgia sighed, “Uh… You couldn’t have told me that before…”

                Suddenly, the front door opened and the bell rang.

                Georgia was surprised, “It must be Chasity or Desirae…” she turned around but her mouth dropped.

                A large figure dressed in all black stood before her.

                “Oh… Hello…” Georgia said to the figure. She tried squinting to see the persons face but couldn’t make anything out. She frowned, “Chasity? Desirae? Are you playing a joke on me?” She walked towards the figure for the light switch, “It’s not very fun” she began but was interrupted when the figure grabbed her by her throat. “Gah…. What… What are you doing…?” She choked out. She began kicking her feet and knocked over a couple chairs in the progress.

                Suddenly, Morgana came sprinting towards the figure and jump kicked it right in the stomach.

                The figure was sent flying backwards and onto a group of tables.

                Georgia, now on the ground, was rubbing her throat and coughing. “Th… thank you…”

                Morgana tsked and ignored Georgia’s thanks, “I’ll have you know that nobody lays a finger on those I call my friends you overgrown shadow!” Morgana shouted. She laughed and flicked her wrist, raising her fan to her face, she then laughed snobbishly.

                The figure sat up and glared at Morgana.

                Georgia looked and saw it was heading for Morgana, who was still laughing. “LOOK OUT MORGANA!” she shouted.

                But it was too late, the figure punched Morgana with such force she was sent flying backwards and onto Georgia. Two girls were now stuck together on the floor but their lotioned bodies kept making them slide back onto each other.

                The figure opened their palm and began charging up a bright orb of red energy.

                Georgia and Morgana stopped stumbling on each other and screamed at the sight of the figure prepping for attack.  Morgana and Georgia wrapped their arms around each other, “I’m not ready to die!” Georgia shouted.

                “I’m too pretty to die young…. You though... you could use some work Georgia dear…” Morgana shouted.

                “Hey!” shouted a voice.

                The girls looked over and saw Leefah emerge from the bathrooms.

                The figure turned and looked at Leefah.

                “As I recall, those are my friends you just assaulted…” Leefah said though gritted teeth.

                The figure remained silent. They looked at Georgia and Morgana who were terrified and shrug them off.

                Morgana gasped, “I… I think the figure is about to attack Leefah…”

                Georgia’s stare intensified, “That wouldn’t be smart…”

                Leefah shot her arm out and a wand formed within her grip.

                “The stance Leefah is in, means she’s going to use a specific spell…” Georgia stated.

                The figure leaned over and charged at Leefah.

                Leefah began glaring at the figure and magic energy began to surround her.

                “She’s gonna be crushed!” Morgan screamed.

                “No, more like that person will be crushed!” Georgia said excitedly.

                Leefah flicked her wand and shouted, “Reflection Vector!”

                The figure began running faster and raised its fist at Leefah who didn’t bother batting an eyelash. The figure lowered its fist towards Leefah and smashed into the magic energy, and was suddenly chucked backwards and out of the shop!

                Georgia and Morgana stood up and looked at Leefah who was grinning devilishly.

                “Now then, who’s ready for ice cream?” Leefah asked, returning to her cheerful self.

               

                Georgia sat on the beach with the girls around the bonfire. She watched as Leefah was chased by Chasity and as Morgana posed for pictures. She stood up and walked towards the ocean, letting the waves run over her feet.

                Leefah came over panting and smiled at Georgia. “How’s it going?” she asked.

                Georgia looked off in the distance, “I’m fine… Just… Amazed at that technique!” she turned to Leefah, “Someday I’ll be as strong as you… I… I hope…” she said confidently but then blushed and turned back to look in the distance.

                Leefah smiled, “Well then, I await the day we have our Spellcaster duel!” she said excitedly.

               

                Up on a nearby cliff, the figure from before looked at the girls on the beach. They lowered their head and became enveloped in a light. Suddenly, the figure turned into two smaller figures, the boy and girl from earlier.

                Another person then walked up to them. She was wearing an odd outfit and holding a red and black umbrella to match. “Well done today you two…” she said sweetly.

                The boy and girl watched the party silently.

                “Now now, You’re done for now… We’ll have our fun when we finish setting up…” the woman said. Her hair was styled as though she was from the 50’s and her face made her look almost like a plastic doll. She twirled her umbrella in her hands, “Only a few more days… till the blood moon circus” she said as she watched Leefah and the others dance next to the bonfire.