Uncharted Territory

Chapter 1: New Life

My new life started exactly 8 years ago, not once had my mother visited me even though she promised. 

Today marked my 19th birthday, I'll be celebrating it alone, as always. 

I always thought that my powers would have come in by now, but they never did. I am able to use rocks and gems, but that's as far as my magic will go. 

My mother had quite a lot of spell books in the house she sent me too, I've practically memorized all of them, having nothing else to do. 

Sighing I got off the couch, closing the spell book I've read dozens of times before. 

"What should I get today? Should I try another spell?" I said out loud to no one in particular. I knew it wouldn't work, but what's the harm in trying?

Gathering a spell book, and some water, I walked briskly outside. It was getting cold, living in the Northern part of America the winters were always harsh on me. Having nothing to hunt, and no money to buy anything, I rely mainly on my gems as they are able to conjure animals and make vegetables. I had no idea what I would do when their powers wavered.

Walking through the woods, I stop at the clearing where my fate started. Taking out my gem and laying it on the ground I chanted slowly, stepping back as sprouts of vegetables popped from the ground. 

Smiling I gather all of them, putting them into my bag, I make a mental note to cook them tonight. 

"Alright, 100 times the charm," I said putting my hands in front of me, this is an easy spell. Children ages 7 could do this in their sleep. Trying to concentrate I feel the power drift through my hands before stopping abruptly. I cried in aspiration and try again but to no avail. 

Why I didn't understand. My grandmother is from a line of ancient witches, very powerful ones too. My mother is also very powerful, why wasn't I? 

Was there something wrong with me? She never explained anything to me, what was I going to do? What would have happened if I stayed back there?

Every single question I have has not been answered, leaving me to ponder the possible answers for 8 years. I tried many times to contact my mother, but she never answers. 

For the past 8 years, I've been isolated, leaving me to find my own way in life. I've ventured out into the human world, but only occasionally to buy necessary items. Other than that I stay by myself.

Leaving a witch by herself was very dangerous, even at the age of 11, as they would not know how to use their powers, and possibly turn evil. Which was why when any child went into their trials, they were sent to the elders, who guided them into the light. Showing them the way. Not with me, though, if one day I do see my mother again, I will give her a piece of my mind. 

"Alright, now to bring you guys back," I said looking down at the rabbits the gem conjured. I quickly killed them, not looking at them as I take them back to my house. Skinning and cooking them I sighed. This will always be my life. Nothing will ever change, nothing will ever be exciting. 

Maybe I can try again tomorrow, I thought hopefully. Walking over to the cupboard, I opened it.

"Dang." I cursed as I looked into the cupboard realized my spices, water, and other supplies are running out. I would need to go into town, something I don't do often. 

"I'll just go now," I say as it was still light outside, not wanting to postpone my trip as I didn't know when snow would fall, then I really wouldn't be able to go out. 

I needed to get back soon, otherwise, my rabbits would burn, I told myself putting them outside over a coal fire, letting them get roasty. It would take a couple hours. Plenty of time for me to get there and come back. 

Running up the stairs I take out some clothes I got from good will and put them on. Rummaging through my drawers I come across the stack of cash I leave in there. 

My mother gave me money every month, my only reminder that she still cared for me. I took out a couple bills and put it into my pocket. It wasn't much, but I would have to do with what I have. 

Putting on a jacket, I walked outside and towards the woods. I knew the way to the bus station, I laid a trail out for myself. Making sure it was inconspicuous so that no one ran into my house, following the trail. It took me about half an hour to get to the highway, climbing over the fencing I looked left and right before dashing wildly to the bus station across the intersection. Not many cars came through here, weird considering that it was a highway. 

Waiting for the bus, I take out a couple bills and waited. 

The bus finally came after almost 40 minutes and I get on shivering. Handing the driver my money I thanked him as he gave me my change. Sitting down next to an elderly woman I looked down at the ground. 

"Brook Street," the intercom said after some time, I reached my hand up and pressed the stop button before getting up wobbly. The bus stopped and I braced myself against some chairs. Thanking the driver as I got off I breathing in deeply to get rid of my nerves as I walked towards the food center. 

The moment I walked inside, I knew something was off, I couldn't tell what it was, but something wasn't feeling right to me. I could feel eyes on me but I ignored them and took a cart, trying to quickly get out of here. 

Turning around sharply I was faced with a row of nothing, someone's following me. 

Shaking my head I gather everything I need before walking quickly to the checkout lane. Looking around quite paranoid, I bite my nail as I notice a girl looking at me. She looked around my age but the sneer she had on her face, gave me chills. 

"Mam?" The young boy at the register called to me, I smiled at him and hurriedly gathered all of my things and placed it on the counter. He rung up my items and I got even more nervous as the girl who was looking at me got behind me in line. Followed my two bulky men also giving me weird looks. I swallowed nervously before thanking the young man and taking my bags before walking out of the store. I glanced behind me and noticed one of the men behind me, following me. I almost screamed when the mans pace increased. 

I tried to quicken my pace but I knew he'd catch me, I didn't have a car to run too, would he kill me at the bus top?

"What do you want!" I screamed turning around. The man obviously taken aback from my outburst glared at me.

"What are you doing on our land witch?" He sneered grabbing my arm. I tired to pull away, but he had a tight grip on me. 

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Authors Note:

I hope whoever reading this, is liking it so far. I have a couple chapters saved, so I definitely will be updating soon. The chapters might be a little slow as she does not how powerful she is, she and the alpha will take a while to get to know each other, as they will have a hard time with it, considering that they are both different species.