Forgotten Twin

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      Caden
     
      I stand still in the back, near the book shelfs. I watch how both the girls take the stone test. Meredith had pass with all flying colors, no surprise there. I have been able to see Meredith practice a few times and she is exceeding very, very well. I have high hopes for her future. Theres no doubt she won't wouldn't do great by our coven.
     
      When it was Liv's turn, thats when the room felt like it was shift to preparing for a new change. It worried me, more than anything in this world. I already had a bad feeling. But the father in me, preys to every god and goddess that Liv pass. I don't want to lose my child. I watch Liv as she took the stone into her hands. She was scared, I can tell. I was scared too. I don't want to lose one of my girls. This test will just conform the ultimate fear for us.
     
      Sage step in as she see Liv step back. Helping her by placing the stone her self into her palms as she suggests her to close her eyes. And Liv did, waiting for all of this to be over with. Like she knew something was wrong. Did my wise witch knew about the test? Does she know she would not pass? How does she know?
     
      My eyes widen as I see the stone glowed in her palm. I was slightly over the moon relief that she pass. I didn't have to imagine a world without one of my girls. We didn't have to come up with a plan of killing them for being mortal. This was great news! Both of our girls are witches. Now we can move forward, no more of this none sense from Sage. Maybe I can talk Sage into moving Liv back upstairs?
     
      When Sage took the stone back, placing it back into it box. She looked up at me with a emotionless look. Shaking her head at me very lightly so the girls won't notice. My joy had vanish right away. My heart clench to the love for both my girls.
     
      Sage had told the girls to go out, as I can scents she want to talk to me privately about the results. I knew she wanted to explain how Liv test went. I show it glow, why was she not happy?
     
      "So she pass, aren't you happy?" I walk over to Sage. And she lean in to me running her hands down my body. And her warmth felt good. She met my eyes and close in to my lips as she sigh very loudly. She tease a kiss to me leaving me to griping her wrist and pulling her back to me closing all space.
     
      "Don't. You know better than to do that,"her eye smirk with a smile with it. I took it as a sign and endure in a kiss with a war with our tongue as we battle together. I won as I taste her mouth and grip her hip to mine. It was now my turn to tease her. When I feel her being turn on with my kiss, I pulled away from her and she gasp with breath.
     
      "Mhhh, now who's the tease?" We both laugh. As much as I want to get lost in my wife. I knew Sage all too well. She was trying to hid something.
     
      "So the girls test, can we now move forward from this d*** thing. The girls are good now?" I lend against the table, feeling the relief come over.
     
      "Meredith did good, Liv on the other hand, did not!" Her eye left my gaze and her tone change all together. Her face wasn't clear. I confuse.
     
      "What are you talking about Sage, she pass, I saw it myself!" I plead as I don't understand what Sage was trying to say. I saw with my own eyes, the stone glowed in Liv's hand. What else can there be?
     
      "It wasn't her," I frown my brow trying to read her lips."When I took the stone myself, I put a spell on it. Letting it glow if there was no absorption after 10seconds. The test only takes 5 seconds."
     
      "So what are saying Sage?!" I pulled away from the table standing tall at her. Holding back the adrenaline that builds, telling me to not overthink.
     
      "Liv didn't pass. I just made it look like she did. I didn't want her to know like this." She walk towards me holing my arm, lightly caressing it.
     
      I look at her as I hold back tears. I try to look at her and see her sadness but there wasn't any. She wasn't hurt or shock at knowing this truth, why?"This doesn't bother you?" I asked Sage.
     
      "I already knew, the ancestors told me the first day I scented it. I just needed to prove it before.." I cut her off, feeling hurt by her lies.
     
      "Before what Sage?!" She look up with no change. She took a step back as she clears her thoughts before speaking.
     
      "We have to kill her Caden." She turns to me with full gutty.
     
      "No no no."
     
      "Caden yes." She said.
     
      "No no." I plead over and over.
     
      "Caden?"
     
      "No Sage!" I yelled, feeling something new inside me."No we can't kill our daughter. How would we even explain her death or her missing??" My body tones up with more than just rage. I don't know what this feeling was but I want to punch a hole in the core of the world.
     
      "We will say,she sick and she died, simple as that. I have theses and we can use to make it easier on her. She won't know or feeling anything." She hands me a bag thats fill with powder. As I look at it, I can tell it was just a sleeping dust.
     
      "What exactly are you planing to do?" I ask her, as I grip the bag in my hands.
     
      "We will keep her away and give her a brew that will make her organs stop working in a few minutes. It will be fast and easy." Again her face expression never change, I didn't see how this didn't bother her.
     
      Sage was completely fine with the fact of kill her our child. Just for the fact the coven and elders don't know she had been turn away from our ancestors. How can she be so heart less. Why doesn't it bother Sage?
     
      Before I can try to argue with Sage over her evil plan on killing Liv we heard a shrieking. And the shrieking turn to full blow terror over the coven. Both Sage and I exchange concerning looks and ran up the stairs and out the doors.
     
      We look around see everyone running for safety and howling fills the air with crying."The wolf break though!" I turn to look at Sage who turn her gaze to me with nothing but bravery. In situation like this Sage over boots her foot forward to be strong and fight for what is hers. "We need to get the girls!"
     
      "Okay wheres.." she trail off as she ran pass me and I turn with her. Seeing Liv running into her arms and she picks her up rubbing her back as Liv crys from fear. S*** I hope she didn't see anyone get kill.
     
      "Its okay Liv, where is your sister?" She ask as she smooth her down.
    "She sshhe went to her heer ffrriend house. The one with pink roses out front." She sobs.
     
      She then looks up to me as she pulls Liv head on her shoulders. After rubbing her back she then gives her to me to hold. Why? I needed to fight the wolfs off, not care for the girls right now.
     
      "I know which house it is. Take Liv and DO IT, DO IT NOW Caden." Her eyes turn dark when she look at me. Knowing what she was hitting at. My pit grew hard, I felt sick.
     
      "Now! I can't Sage!" I plead but she step towards me and kisses me deeply as she lend her head on mine whispers to the air between us.
     
      "The attack will give us an excuse. Use the dust and finish it. Doesn't matter how just do it OKAY!" Before I can saying anything back Sage went off into the pile of people running.
     
      I turn and look around stepping back from the crowd. As I walk away, I ran into a few warlocks who fought off the wolfs. I try to not look as I make my way into the forest. Hoping deep inside that no one sees me with Liv. Even though deep inside I wanted to take her home and keep her safe somewhere. And then fight with my fellow warlocks, but I couldn't.
     
      If I didn't do something now. And Sage find out I didn't kill Liv. She would not forgive me, she wouldn't want everyone knowing the truth and seeing it as a weak point for not us, but more for Sage. And I know how Sage feels about weakness.
     
      So I make the entrances. I ran and ran further and further into the forest so we wouldn't be found nor seen by anyone.
     
      "Father where are we going?" Liv ask as she lift her head. I didn't know what to say, so I stop my running and put her down by a tree looking at her.
     
      Searching her body to make sure she wasn't hurt."Father whats going on?" I looked up and cup her little face. She was scared I feel it, but I was also scared too. I smile as I place one hand on her and the other into my pocket. Grabbing the bag and grab a small hand full of dust.
     
      "Father what is that?" I ignore her questions and crying as I focus on the one thing I can do right now. I cup her wet cheeks and place a kiss on her head. Preying everything will be okay.
     
      "I love you Liv, you will always be my wise little witch. You will do amazing work one I know it. You are apart of me. You are better off somewhere else than here." My voice was strain and Liv crys for me to explain.
     
      I than pull away from her and blow the dust into her face. And in a seconds she fell asleep and drops into my arms. And again I pick her up like she was nothing but a pound of rice and ran more into the forest. Until the sound of the attack distances away.
     
      My mind was blink as I trying to think of something to do, anything to do. I needed to get Liv out of here. But where can I take her? I ran and ran as the cold air hit my face like rocks throwing at me. I plead at the air to help me get out of here. Finding a way out and into the town with my sleeping daughter.
     
      I ran so far I couldn't hear the screaming or growling anymore. "I must be out the coven path now." I told my self. My heart was in my throat as I slow down my pace. I shivering with the adrenaline inside. And for a small moment i look down to see my sweet Liv sleeping face. She was wise, young, beautiful little girl. She is one of my favorite girl in my life. And now I have to give her up to the goddess.
     
      Tear stream down my face as I search around me for any blunt object near by me. I didn't need anything heavy for with my gift of strength would be good enough. Maybe thats what Sage suggested me to do, is that what she wanted? Did Sage wanted me to strangle Liv? What did Sage really wanted from me?
     
      I couldn't even have the horror of my daughters bloody death on my mind. It would be like killing a large piece of me along with her. What can I do? I can't go back with Liv still alive?
     
      My mind trail on and on for an idea. " Come Caden you f***ing weak b******! Think for yourself for once!" I yelled in a low whisper.
     
      I felt so defeated here. I have no clue on what to do now. I can't go onward and I can't go back. So what now? I lift my head up to the sky and plead for some kind of answer to spang inside of me. I stare at the beautiful moon that stares back down at me. And a small smile creep on my corner as feel a warm tingling feeling up my arm.
     
      Then I hear a clutter of grass and leaf fumbler on the trail. It was a small gust of wind that blow them. I look up at the moon again and I had this feeling inside me that tells me to follow the winds path. So I did, I  held Liv close by my chest as I feel her's rise and fall. The scents of knowing she still breathing keeps my sane of mind.
     
      I follow the wind, until I notice the old trail it lead me to. Now I know for sure that we are very far off the coven land. It was a junk yard where humans use to gather here to party and do dumb s***. At some point they stop and would dump cars, clothes, trash cans, trailers and so forth.
     
      "This is perfect, thank you goddess." I ran up to the car that seem less beat up and that still had all the tires and doors attached to it. I slowly place Liv inside the back seat of the car. And walk to the trunk and bang it open, I look through the rubies to find a perfect little blanket that I can use to cover her up with. I close her door and try to hotwire the car. It didn't take long to do so. And I quickly got in and closed the door. Checking the back to make sure Liv was still asleep and breathing, I took a deep long breath and let out a silence scream of relief that burst out my lungs.
     
      "F*** F*** F***!" Pretending to bast my head on the steering wheel. I took my phone out. And search the map app to see what was near by me. Find some where I can hide Liv at.
     
      "There! I can take her there!" Putting on the GPS I started to drive up and made my way out the forest and on a main road. I had no clue for where I was at but, I honesty didn't care at all. I need to do this, I have to do this.
     
      Checking on Liv over and over as I drive, I started to feel anxious as I make my destination. I kept biting the inside of my lip the whole drive there. Feeling this pull that lead me here. As I drove into the parking lot I look through the car to find a pen and paper. Writing down a quick note before I pick up Liv and drops her off.
     
      I knock on the door and a sweet lady in a night grown shiver as she open the door for me. "Hi, can I help you?"
     
      "Umm yes you can, may I come in?" I ask as I held Liv in my arm,cover up in the blanket.
  "Ohh dear yes, i'm sorry. It must be awfully cold. Come in, come in." She step aside and allow me to step in as she close the door and directed us to a warmer stop inside.
     
      It was a nice place and well taken care off. I just hope I am bring her to the right place. Plead goddess let this be the right place for Liv.
     
      "Here why don't you lay the child here to rest sir?" She point to a sofa in the den room that was lit slightly enough for me to see the  outline of the home. I nod to the lady and place Liv down to rest. Brushing her hair behind her ear as she still asleep peacefully.
     
      "You will be safe now Liv, just know I love you very very much." I give her a kiss before turning around and face the lady.
     
      *clear my throat*
      "Umm is this place safe?" The lady tilt her head with a confuse look. As if my question was strange.
  "Yes sir, we are a fine orphanage. One of the best in the 4 states. We held both girls and boys of all ages," she pointed to a chair for me to seat down as she smiles at me and seats at deep red cushion chair of her own.
     
      "Ohh thats good, I think." Stuttering my words as I do not know of this place. I am not aware of an orphanage.
     
      "May I offer you a drink?" The sweet lady ask but I shake my head politely."May I ask what brought you two here so late sir?" She lend against the arm to met my eyes.
     
      "I just need a well kept place that safe and far from our home to take my daughter. She needs a home. Well, more like shelter really."
  I try to hid my emotions but I assume I fail. The lady straighten her posture and her smile change to a more an administrator smile. I smile back, it was like she knew actually why I came for. Like this sort of thing happens all the time. I hope not? But by my guess this home is quiet large. Must held a school amount of children here, along with staff to live as well.
     
      "Well I would give you a tour but it is late and everyone is asleep. But I also can tell by your facial expression you didn't come for a house tour, did you now?" Again I shake my head at her.
     
      I lead my guard down a little. For my eyes met the ground for brief moment before meeting her eyes again. I swallow hard but my throat was dry.
     
      "Well sir, I can tell you we will take care of your daughter. And for her age, it wouldn't take her long before she finds a home." She try to reassure me that I make a good choice. And I prey to the goddess, that I did.
     
      "Why is this place so large. Is it a boarding school. I don't have much money?" I asked.
 
  "Ohh no no sir. This is a home for children who have no one to take care of them." The lady shook her head and wave her arms around. Telling me my assumption was wrong. Very wrong.
     
      "Oh," I said as I look at Liv across from me. I felt sad, as I watch my child sleep. As of right now. My wise little witch has absolutely no one. Even after this. I will still be losing her. And this feeling is the most shattering feeling I ever felt. But its a most have. We both have no choice.
 
  "Many fine folks come by to adopt a child. Many can not have children of their own. And I assure you we do our background well in these folks before allowing the child to live with them." She was very nice, I can scent her warm heart. That had to be a reason the goddess lead me here.
     
      "I am sorry Liv. I never wanted this to happen. But you will be better off and more love here." I turn to stare at Liv. Watching her slumber so peacefully. Unaware of how much her life has just change.
     
      "She will be fine, I promised you sir. We take very good care of all the children as if they were our own." I didn't look away from Liv this time. I wanted to watch her sleep just a bit more. This was my last time being her father. It be my last of it all. "She will be fine. She'll have love, peace, and more."
     
      "Can you give her this note for me, when she awakes?" I grab the note from my hands to hand to the lady. Taking small breathes as I capture myself. Resurfacing the truth of it all. I got up and walk to her.
     
      "Of course sir, may I ask one thing?" I nod a yes to her as she takes my note."Does she held control for her magic? I want to make sure, she doesn't harm no one once she wake up and knows she will be living here for now."
  My eye widen at her question. Jaw dropping the cleanest floors."How did you?" I asked mumbling.
     
      "I have live a long time sir. And I am one of you too. I just choice to branch out like others are now." We both let a matching smile.
 
  "She no danger." I said as I exhale deeply. I truly felt a small gush of relief. My dear witch will be perfectly safe here. Goddess has send me to her savior for my own. This place and ms will be able to do much more than I can now. I trust in goddess and her.
     
      "I am sorry you had to make this choice." Her words hurt. And my heart broken knowing what this final moment means.
 
  "Thank you madam. Please give her my note and tell her, tell her, her father loves her dearly." The lady shakes her head yes to in respond.
 
  I try my hardest to not turn around and look back. Afraid if I do. If do then I wouldn't be able to do what is needed. So I walked fast and I made my way out and back to the car.
     
      I sat there for a small moment and cry to the goddess for the lost and pain I adore. The large piece of my soul has just been rip out me as I left it in the hand of strangers. But now she is more mortal then witch. And she should live a happy and peacefully life now. Thats all I wanted for her, thats the least she deserves.