Alcingeria

Chapter Forty Six: Alice

Chapter Forty Six Alice:

Friday July 2nd 1690

Ceberus, William, Martha, Erin, Francella and Raymond all stood in the garden of Queen Yuka's castle. The scent of roses was heavy on the air, as usual, as they watched the sky turn darker and darker over the wall.

"I hope the others are okay," Martha worried. "It's getting dark out..."

"Don't worry, dear. The Scorpions as well as Stella know how to handle themselves. They went with some law enforcement officers too, they'll be fine." Ceberus assured her. "Besides, I can't imagine they'd go after the vampires in the dark."

"But why would the mafia take those people in the first place? What could they stand to gain?" William puzzled. "A ransom?"

"Beats me," Francella shrugged. "The group feels so empty without everyone here..."

"When did things get so complicated?" Raymond asked.

"Right about the time The Scorpions came into our lives," William joked.

"Hey, look!" Erin exclaimed.

They all looked to where she was pointing and saw two law enforcement officers carrying a girl. Ceberus recognized them as two of the men who had departed with the others earlier that morning.

The witch looked to be seventeen and was wearing witch clothes that were blue with white trim. She carried no wand or staff. Her hair was Dark, rich orange. Her eyes were sapphire blue. She was pretty tall and her skin tone was pale. The area around her eyes was red, she had been crying.

"It's okay, you're safe now." One of the law enforcement officers said calmly.

The witch nodded, fighting off tears.

"What did you say your name was?" The other officer asked.

"Alice," The witch replied, her voice still shook form whatever she was crying over. "Thank you for rescuing me. Thank you so much!"

"It was no trouble. Let's get you inside, where you can get a decent meal."

The two officers escorted the witch into the castle, out of sight.

"Did you see that?" Francella asked.

"Did Queen Yuka's officers actually save a witch?" Raymond asked in disbelief.

"It appears so," Erin said, sounding just as stunned.

"Do you think the witch, Alice, can use dark magic?" Francella asked.

Ceberus shook his head.

"Not likely. Queen Yuka's law enforcement officers wouldn't bring a witch into the castle without good reason. Who knows? Maybe Alice agreed to become a servant to the
Queen. It's the only reason they're ever spared."

"Probably. Although I don't see how it matters," Francella brushed it off. "The Queen just got all of her magic users taken away. Who would blame her for looking for more?"

"But this early?" Erin asked. "I guess it is Queen Yuka..."

Raymond chuckled.

"Anyone have any ideas on what to do? It's so boring here at the castle. The others are either captured by the mafia or out hunting them down. We're just stuck here."

"Stop your complaining, Raymond. At least we're safe." Erin scolded.

They then heard footsteps behind them. They all turned around to see Princess Estaire walking towards them.