𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧- 𝐄.𝐌

23. Homecoming

HEKATE (Hecate) was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of the Titanes Perses and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth, and sea.

As the world took its shape, civilizations were built, humans emerged into a self inflicted pain of decadence. With each new society, norms changed and brought along a variety of prejudices and immoral punishments. Gods watched from heaven above how cruel the world became.

Goddess Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft saw with pity, how lost humanity was, or was on the verge of. She took it to herself to help guide at least a select few to light. Those who could reign in and help those who sought guidance.

One fine day, she ascended on earth on a bright morning. Her days spent watching the witches had brought her to a conclusion and a plan. It was the witches alone who could aid humanity.

Four women with so much empathy, compassion and the innocence to make even the vilest of creatures find humanity and home buried deep within their own selves.

The sun hid behind the clouds and highlighted an aura she possessed clear as the water from a lake. 

"You four have been the chosen ones. For your dedication and simplicity I wish to beseech upon you, powers as gifts that hereby set you apart from the rest." She spoke in a high tone. The four women flabbergasted at the words bowed to show respect not knowing how to react to the situation. 

"Reyna Serene, for your superior quality of judgement and apt senses with your inborn ability to lead the people, You shall be the Queen with the power of the Sun. Your beauty that is more than skin deep shall stand out in a crowd. The man who truly shall know you will find his comforting silence in your presence. As nature finds in the morning serene breeze." The Goddess professed placing her hand on Reyna's head. Her aura lightened and a dusky glow surrounded her body. Her auburn hair flowed freely as even the nature seemed to be cheering for they had found their sworn queen.

"Altheia Demetrius, the one blessed with the gentlest of hands which even the feathers might fear touching. I grace you with the power of the water to heal that which may be broken or wounded." Altheia's aura lightened like Reyna's though the trees did drop a few dew drops on her like nature too blessed it a control for the element. The droplets glided down her fair skin onto the ground.

The Goddess turned to look at the two ladies who stood in anticipation of what might be their gift.

"Griselda Lennox, the one who can wield a weapon by anything the nature has to offer. The skills you possess however not for a lady's likeliness have been duly noted and admired. For your determination and independence, your power shall be of the earth. Mother nature has been kind enough to implore the idea of the element earth as a guide for your further conquests."

Trees bowed and flowers bloomed surrounding Griselda the second the words were spoken. Every woman stood still, mouths wide open for none could believe it was but the truth and not a vivid dream. 

"And lastly Serephina Vlatka. Your witch power is truly admirable. Your connection to nature and the dominance and control you hold and assert over the powers is truly magnificent. The element fire shall be at your beckoning. With the strength you already possess and now with the fire by your side you have the power to perform varied spells and rituals those which any one cannot even fathom." A ring of fire circled Serephina. It spread the warmth to everyone present but Serephina felt the comfort of it. 

"My dear Serene. I am afraid I cannot grant you permission to collect remarkable individuals to begin a coven of your own. Of all, your powers are far closer to a higher privilege. As for the three of you, you are welcome to create covens of your own, known to the universe from your last names. Centuries from today, you would be known for what you are true to your heart."