Mirror

2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

You've been working on your light, Anaya. I was able to follow it to you. The light is a nice reprieve from the darkness. Have you had the opportunity to work on anything else? I would very much like to see if you have. Anaya, Anaya are you listening to me? I apologize if I took too long with Ayana, but I do have some news for you. Anaya, I wasn't gone long enough for this attitude. Anaya.

Yes, Roan, why are you yelling? Oh, you met my doppelganger, sweet huh? I was bored waiting on your long short chitchat with Ayana and decided I needed company. Roan meet Me. Me meet Roan. Now what was all the yelling about? Uhm, Roan, why are you hugging me and crying? I'm not sure what to do in this situation. Oh, geez, please don't get snot on me. Alright how about this, twinkle twinkle little star.

Really, Anaya, I get a little emotional and you start singing a nursery rhyme. I was overwhelmed with what you've accomplished. Can you show me how you did this? Outstanding, Anaya, can you try to do that using me?

Sure, I can try. Just no more male tears. Let me take a break. While reenergizing, you can tell me why you were yelling at doppelganger Me.

Oh, yes, Ayana will be returning to the room in fifteen minutes. We have some information for you. Ayana will also be bringing your grandmother, but don't worry. Your grandmother will be there to support you. If possible, do you think that you could try again? We can leave afterward.

Okay, I'm ready. I'm going to put my hands in front of your chest. Concentrate.
Anaya? Anaya! You passed out. Here sit up slowly. Collect your thoughts. I caught you before you hit the ground. Are you okay? Anaya, you did it. You must have used every ounce of your energy, but you did it little one. When you're ready, we can go.

We can go, Roan.

We are short on time, therefore, I will start explaining now. I was married with a child on the way and working as a builder. The owner was contracted by a wealthy family to build a beautiful home just outside of the town. The wealthy family had a daughter and she took a liking to me. I explained multiple times that I was happily married, but that didn't deter her. Eventually, I quit to get away from her. Then one night the daughter came to our home. She propositioned me again, which I turned down. This made her angry. She changed into something I had never seen before. The next thing I knew, I was in the mirror. She said I would stay here until my wife left or grew old and then she would come for me. She was burned at the stake two months later. Ayana, my love, you can take it from here.

Yes, my heart, I was in our room when this happened. I came out to see her casting the spell that locked him in the mirror. When she was done, she just turned and walked out. I ran over to the mirror and there Roan was. I cried for days, we had no idea what to do. Eventually, I wrote to my family and told them I was coming home. Once there I explained and showed them the mirror. My mother went to a shaman. He told her Roan could be set free, that there would be a gift in our bloodline. After our baby was born, I accidentally found that I could enter the mirror. For the next three years my days were spent caring for our daughter and my nights with my husband. My mother noticed I was not aging properly and suggested I stop going in with Roan. I just couldn't. I had an older sister who didn't have children. I sent our little girl to her with a family gift, this mirror. We have been passed down through our family for five centuries. Anaya, you are our sixth-generation granddaughter.
Roan and I have tested each new generation to see if they have the gift. You are the first. You could see me and talk to me. I am sorry for tricking you. I never had any intention of hurting you. Please step out of the mirror.

Okay, I'm out. Now what?

Anaya, you are a sorceress. The things you did here in the mirror with me, you can do them outside of the mirror as well. You manifested a doppelganger. You were in two places at once.
Is that why you wanted me to try it on you, Roan? You want me to doppelganger you out of the mirror.

What happens if it does not work?

Anaya, I will return to the mirror to be with Roan. If I stay out too long, I start to age naturally. I refuse to live without him.

Wow you two, talking about putting on the pressure. Alright, let's give this a try. I will repeat what we did last time. Ready, concentrate.

Hours later

What's going on? Why is it so dark? Hello, is anyone here? Why am I in the mirror? Hey, can anybody hear me? Deep breaths, no panicking. Think Anaya, midnight, I have to wait until midnight. Okay, for now, I need some light.

Hello Anaya, you appear to be confused. I can only imagine seeing me has added to your confusion. Firstly, let me start by introducing myself. My name is Caterina and I am the reason Roan was in there. I am also the reason you are in there. I know you must have questions, but they aren't necessary. The only thing you need to know is that you will never leave this mirror. Goodbye Anaya.

You're finally awake. Are you alright Anaya? You look terrified. Here drink some water.

Ayana, Roan, Grammy, we are destroying that mirror right now