Once Upon a Red Witching Hood

Chapter 1 - Goodbyes

"HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY ROSA!" was what I heard the minute I entered my cozy home.

"Oh my God... You guys... You didn't have to..."

"We had to make it the best birthday ever since 2 won't be able to see you nor surprise you in your birthday for four years." Eric said wrapping his arm around my neck and shoulders. If he tries to kill me with his muscular arms he's so dead.

"True... So bring on the gifts!" I said excitedly. Their response was either rolling their eyes or running the temples. "Their" are my family and friends. Jason is the only one who's not around. their holiday ended a week ago. Holidays there don't usually match the ones that are here in this world, but no one cares as long as we're visiting and calling.

Jason gave me my present before he left. It was a necklace that had the shape of a witch riding her broom wearing her hat and cape. It was such a beautiful gift.

We all headed to the living room for the gift ceremony. I like calling it the "Gift Ceremony." Why? I don't know I just do.

First gift was from my best friend Melody. She was a witch too. My parents are good friends with hers. Her gift was a big frame with all my family and closest friends from school. Witches and not. I loved it so much! She was coming with me actually to Witching School. We'll head there in 3 days. I can't wait! We even have the same dorm room!

Second gift was from Luke. He's actually Eric's best friend. I've had a crush on him ever since I've seen him. Shh don't tell! He's a witch too. Eric met him at Witching School. They've been close ever since. He even used to come every holiday to spend it with us. His mom and dad died long time ago from a werewolf attack. I feel bad for him. He was an only child too. Eric got me a beautiful guitar. I've wanted a new one for a long time now. Mine is broke. Literally. It broke. How you ask? I had to babysit mom's friend's kid from work. It ended up neing a disaster! He broke my guitar! He threw it from our porch. It landed on the road. A truck passed by... And Lou was crushed. ( Name of my previous guitar. )

Third gift was from Melody's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sky. They made me a quilt of me and Melody's memories together since we young. Actually since we were babies. And some family pictures and celebrations or gatherings. Beautiful memories. Unforgettable ones.

Fourth gift was from dad. He got me the outfit of a Witch. Well this is what witches wear so... IT'S SO COOL! It's not a costume. It's the actual thing! The cloak, the dress, and everything! Plus he got me my uniform ahead of time. I've begged him to, because I heard that's it's really hard to get uniforms there and he said he wouldn't so I'm so relieved. Why hard? Don't ask it's too long to explain and I have to open my last gift and not explain. Yep.

My last gift was from mom. She painted me a canvas. At the right corner below there was something written beautifuly with a golden color. "You'll always be my little witch Rose. We all love you..." And a heart in the end. The painting was of me. But I was wearing a witch hat, and well I looked like a true beautiful witch in the painting. I almost cried. The presents were all so beautiful it touched me. I don't even know how mom was able to draw me so beautifuly in that look.

I hugged mom so tight and then we just had a group hug. I don't know how we ALL hugged but we did. We were such a beautiful big family.

6 years later...

"Rosabelle Renee Knight, proceed to Master Claud's office." Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. They're going to drain my powers. I know it.

Okay let me tell you what happened. My friend Melody graduated two years ago while I still hadn't. Why? I wasn't slacking and actually I was one of the best students in class. Master Golluk's daughter, Sophia, is a true drama queen. Or let's ironically say "witch."