Shadowforce

BRITTNEY

Even after Charlie went out in search of Josh and Catherine; Emma still seemed worried for them. So when the three of them did not return for quite a while Emma decided to go herself in search of them. But seeing how pale Emma seemed I volunteered to go instead. I used the searching spell which led me directly to the divine room. I was shocked to see the three of them fighting. Though only Josh and Catherine were fighting Charlie who was squashed beneath them was just shouting to them to stop fighting. After I used the sleeping spell on both of them Charlie seemed extremely grateful towards me. But then Charlie because of his bleeding became unconscious.

I didn't know which spell to use. I as usual panicked and had no idea what to do, I was baffled... I guess. plus I had used a lot of spells and hence was exhausted as well. I could use only one spell but then I couldn't use the teleportation spell as well, there were too many people. So instead I decided to use a telepathic spell. I connected directly to Emma but I didn't have enough energy to maintain the connection because we wizards don't use that spell a lot... at least I don't.

The connection lasted for only a few seconds and we couldn't talk at all, so my last ounce of energy went to waste. Then suddenly a buzzing noise filled the silent ancient room. I looked around and found that it was Catherine's phone. Then I remembered... of course... I could have used my phone. Stupid.

I picked up Catherine's phone it was from an unknown number but then I recognised the voice at once it was none other than Emma's voice. Never was I ever so happy to hear Emma's voice,

"What happened, what is taking you people so long?"

"Emma, i will tell all the details later but just get this, all the three are unconscious and I m drained of my energy in the divine room. Honestly, I don't think anything can be worse than this."

"Well Brittney sorry to disappoint you but things are about to get worse. Listen just don't panic. But you remember about how the ghouls have been attacking the school? Well they are headed towards your direction. You need to get out there in less than five minutes."

"WHAT! How do you know that!?"

"Well, I know that because I am outside the school campus and a group of darkness... which can only mean the ghouls... are heading towards the head cabin where you are. Don't worry I m sending someone jut stay there!"

And with that Emma hung up on me. I didn't know what to do so I just looked around to find some secret tunnel in the secret tunnel or any place out. It was then I found that the Divine globe was missing, something had happened there and I needed to know what.

Then suddenly there was a whoosh sound behind me, I turned to find Scott and Lucy behind me. Without saying anything Scott grabbed me and Charlie while Lucy grabbed Josh and Catherine and we instantly teleported outside the campus. When I reached outside I looked towards the Head cabin, Emma was right, a whole group of ghouls had invaded into the head cabin. If I had been in there I would have had my soul eaten by now. In other words I would have been dead.

"Are you guys alright!? " I quietly nodded. I couldn't even keep my eyes open for long.

"Ok then, let's go to the mansion."

"The Mansion?" Drake asked.

"Yes, mansion. That's our team's hideout. Scott, Lucy, I know you both are exhausted but please use a floating spell on those three sleeping beauties, Brittney you can use my shoulder as support if you want."

"No thanks Emma. Where is this mansion anyway?"

"We don't have to walk there we have a teleportation passage just behind this tree."

"This oak tree?" I asked shocked.

"Yeah, just need the right password." She walked to the other side of the tree, leaned in and whispered the word "Dead Heart". Everything became awkwardly silent, then there was a zapping noise and suddenly there was a small blue circle visible on the bark of the tree.

"Ok here we are, just touch this blue circle and think Helbram Mansion, you will reach there."

"Wait, are you sure?"Scott asked, "I mean is it even safe and we also have three unconscious people here how do they know what they are supposed to think."

"Ok ok I will dial in the location. Just hold each other's hands "we did so, but Emma didn't make any changes in the awkward tree. We were in a circle when Emma put one of her hand in that oak tree we instantly transported in front of a very identical tree.

"We are in the same place Emma" Lucy cleverly mentioned.

"No we are not Lucy, look behind you.' We all turned together and we found the most magnificent mansion I have ever seen!

"Wow! I didn't see that coming!" Drake exclaimed.

"Welcome, to the Helbram mansion"

I was speechless!!!

"It's so beautiful. " Scott said.

"Yes it is. Come on... I have made arrangements for you people." Emma said as we entered though the gates of the mansion. Inside we found eight gnomes including Alfred.

"Everybody will have their own gnome who will be taking care of you. They will lead you to your room. Scott and Lucy you may stop using yours spell, my elves will manage them from now. They have their own magic. They will heal them as well"

As soon as Emma mentioned about her elves three elves appeared,

"Meet Ricky, Nicky and Donna. " They nodded at us and we all just stared at them surprised. Then the three of them took each of our sleeping beauties and went away, followed by three gnomes.

"Okay we all are very exhausted; we will be meeting in the hall room after exactly 6 hours."

And with that Emma went away followed by Alfred. Everybody was clueless what to do but then the remaining gnomes showed our way to our rooms. My gnome's name was Fredrick, but he insisted on me calling him Fred. So Fred led me to my room which was surprisingly exactly like my room in the cabin,

"How!?"

"You mean how your room looks exactly like that of you room back in the cabin?"

I nodded astonished.

"Well, we always give our best to make our guests comfortable plus we rarely have any guests anymore. You must be tired; you can change in the clothes present in the wardrobe and just ring that bell beside your bed to call me. Just ring me anytime if you are hungry. We will be serving lunch at bed today, mistress's orders."

"Okay"

"I will be taking my leave now."

And with that Fred went away. I was so exhausted I didn't even care to change out of my dirty clothes, nor did I look around. I fell into deep asleep even before my head hit the pillow.