Crushing The Enemy

Chapter 1-How To Eda Clawthorne

castlemperor's castle. known to house only the best witches on the aisles.  However, also housing the coven heads of each coven. The castle itself wasn't busy, but the witches were.  As currently the head of the emperor coven was walking the halls.    

A woman with bright orange hair tied back, golden eyes, and pale skin. Surprisingly she was the youngest of all the coven heads, she was 28 years old.  Regardless of her age, she rose to the top very quickly due to her skill.  Some of the criminals who were out in Caformitorium by her say, all they saw was her eyes glowing, then they were just knocked out. Citizens love and are envious of her, especially young witches. Her boots clicked as she walked, and coven scouts stood at attention in her presence. She was intimidating and confident. A combination is sure to strike fear in the hearts of the weak.

The halls were dark, and scouts walking around and stumbling around her. She walked into a large room where all the other coven heads were sitting at a large round table. She sat next to Darius who gave her a look. "You're late, Eda" he whispered, glancing in her direction.  She smirked, resting her face in the palm of her hand. "Fashionably, Demonne" she replied, her tone was low to not be heard by anyone other than him, and her gaze was warm but still professional.  Darius scoffed, rolling his eyes. "You're still late, you should have been here 5 minutes ago"  he replied. 

At that moment, the emperor walked in, his presence bringing a chill into the room.  "My children, thank you for joining me,"  he said.  "I know we're all excited for the day of unity, a day where all of the isles will be connected" the emperor explained.  "This will take place early next year, so we have plenty of time to prepare,  however, every wild witch must be placed in a coven before then" Belos explained, and none of them questioned him.    The coven brought order, and what they thought was freedom and safety.   "You're all dismissed," he said.  

As all the coven heads stood up and started to empty the room, the emperor said. "Edalyn. You stay, I need to have a word with you" he demanded.   Eda stayed back, and once all the other coven heads left, the door was closed. "Yes.. Emperor belos?.." Eda replied. The Emperor stayed quiet For a second and then spoke. "There's a band of criminals constantly causing a disturbance, I need them taken care of"  he ordered. As he got ready to leave Eda didn't hesitate to speak out. "Sir, please! I-.. May I bring my sister?" Eda asked hopefully.   The emperor looked back at the young coven leader. "You can't handle this on your own?" Be asked, in a cold tone. Eda could hear disappointment and annoyance in his voice. "Y-yes.. I can, but-.. I won't do it without her, I know if mentioned it before.. You can't have me without her.. I won't do it without her" Eda said in a stern, but respectful tone. 

The tension was high, and Eda started to get nervous. However, she stood firm keeping her face straight.  Eda and Lilith dreamed about being in the emperor's coven as children and Eda just happened to rise above her.  Most people referred to Lilith as Eda's assistant, since Lilith's position was directly below her little sister's.   Eda refuses to do any mission with Lilith because that's the whole reason she joined the coven, to always be with her sister.    "Do as you wish" he finally replied, leaving the room slowly.

Eda then exhaled sharply, she didn't even realize she was holding her breath until she ran out of air. Still, the ginger-haired witch left the room and walked through the silent halls in search of her older sister. Lilith was usually busy with the coven scouts, or taking care of things around the palace.  Eventually, Eda heard the stern, sophisticated voice that was her sister Lilith. "No no, those should be by the other scrolls, please take it back" she ordered.  Lilith was trying to get the scouts to their positions around the castle, while others were organizing.  "Steve. Please, go back to the front door  of the castle" Lilith said, "yes ma'am Lulu!"
(No I won't stop)