The Coven: Book 2

Chapter 7 - Golden Layers

[music at the top is what I imagine Amelia's magic to sound like during the ritual she performs for Jungkook]

The music playing in the background, beautifully accompanied by Mina's husky voice, was the perfect ambience for the friendly chatter among the guys at the table. Tara had come to check on them once, peeking inside their glasses to see if they needed a refill. A waiter had come not long after for that same reason.

Right now, they were all engaged in conversation.

"What even is a Moon Ritual, anyway? I've never seen one." Hoseok asked, genuine curiosity in his eyes as he looked at Lucy.

Hoseok had been raised among humans, his own mother being one. He hadn't interacted much with Witches before or after his transition, and the twins had been the first Witches he had ever seen in action. Whenever either one of the women spoke about any sort of magic, spellcraft or rituals, Hoseok always perked up in interest.

Taehyung also seemed particularly interested in anything related to magic, but it was strange how he knew some things not even some of the guys, who had contact with Witchcraft, knew. He seemed to just have a better understanding of some things.

"It's a ritual performed at the start of Winter and the start of Summer, at a Full Moon. We use our magic to connect to nature and the Moon Goddess, and draw energy from it." Lucy explained, the tips of her fingers brushing along the rim of her glass of white wine.

"But we haven't done one in a long time, because we have to move around a lot." Amelia said now, leaning on her chair.

"But do you have to do them?" Hoseok asked again, frowning.

This time Taehyung placed his elbows on the table to lean in, listening attentively.

"Don't Covens make rituals all the time?" He asked, also curious.

"Covens? I'm confused..." Hoseok seemed completely lost, now, looking from Emily, to Lucy and lastly to Amelia.

Emily giggled lightly, leaned over Yoongi, who was playing with her hair. It was Amelia that explained, smiling a little at the vampire.

"It's what we are, a Coven. A small group of Witches. We have a tendency to form groups, since our powers thrive when in contact with others'."

"So, Witches are never alone?"

"It's rare." Lucy said, taking a sip of her wine "It can happen, but it's rare. Some can live by themselves, even live in solemn isolation. But, to most, being alone means their psyche will start to deteriorate. A Witch that's been alone for too long will probably grow insane. Slowly, but she will."

"Is it only for Witches, then? I'm asking because Luna is an Alchemist." He was quick to justify himself when he noticed Luna glaring at him just beside him, her amethyst eyes narrowing on him like she was about to consider slipping poison on his food later on