surviving apocalypse

river of fire

Plot: Mallory reveals her true self and gets to know the 2 witches from outpost 2.

Songs/bands that inspired me while writing chapter 3 or used in the chapter: River of Fire by In This Moment and Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these songs or lyrics or copyright and I don't own any of the characters. They belong to their respected owners and no infringement intended. All of the characters are fictional and are creations from the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy minus the 2 new characters who are witches. Hope you enjoy!

Note: Mallory's spell about disguising her witch identity is that she knows she's a witch but Michael doesn't unless she reveals herself to him.

Credit to witch chant used:

Chapter 4:

"River of Fire"

In her room, Mallory is thinking about her journey to the outpost and why she is here. She knows there's a part of her that was meant for so much more. She wouldn't get married, have a kid or be able to do anything she wanted to in her previous life. She couldn't leave that part of herself that craved normalcy and love behind. Recently before coming to the outpost with Coco she discovered that she was a witch. She dabbled in Wicca and really got to know that part of herself. What she couldn't bear was someone finding out that part of her, particularly Michael. She had an impromptu meeting with him that day and was nervous. She knew she wouldn't fall for him like Coco or these 2 new girls, or Gallant. She felt she was the only not mesmerized by him in fact. As the timing of her meeting with Michael drew closer, she got up to leave. Michael was already there at her door and she follows him back to his room. He motions for her to sit down, she obliges.

"You may be wondering why you are here. I just wanted to talk to you and get to know you better. There's something about you that I can't get help but want to know more, but I can't force you to stay," Michael tells her intrigued.

"I'll stay here and talk to you if that's what you want. What do you want to know, Michael?" Mallory asks.

"Good to know. I see something dark in you but I don't know what it is I can read almost anyone like an open book but you are different. Tell me about your most shocking revelation in your life so far," Michael inquires. "I'm all ears."

"When I discovered myself and my true calling but it's not easy to explain. I'm not like other girls I guess you could say. I question things and I won't let anything distract me," Mallory admits.

Michael puts his hand on her shoulder. He doesn't know what to expect but he hopes some more progress between him and Mallory will be made with a vision. It's dim at first but he sees a room dark with only candles lit up. He sees women in black chanting and casting some sort of spell. Mallory squirms uncomfortably under his grip and she pulls away.

"Interesting. I know you probably felt that. I can tell that you are into something dark, but what I don't know," Michael tells her sounding bewildered. "You could make this easier on yourself by just telling me."

"Well do I ever get to ask you any questions or is this going to be one-sided?" she asks him daringly.

"You think you can say whatever you want to me and that you don't have to follow the rules," he says annoyed through gritted teeth.

He goes over to the door and opens it.

"Leave now. Come back when you are ready to confess. I'm done with you," Michael seethes.

Mallory leaves and is determined to make someone else believe that something is wrong with Michael. She decides to visit the 2 new girls, Harmony and Scarlet. She raps lightly on their door and Harmony opens it.

"What's going on, Mallory right?" Scarlet asks as she goes back to reading her book.

Mallory sits down and takes a deep breath. She knows she will make them understand because she can sense that they are witches too.

"I just saw Michael and wanted to know if either of you realized anything off about him when you had your interviews?" she asks hopefully.

"He's actually an interesting person. We need to do what he says if we want to make it to the sanctuary," Harmony says sounding sure of this.
"I don't want to find out what happens if we don't do what he says," Scarlet agrees.

Mallory knows she needs to admit to them what she hides and let her true self be known. But can she trust them? She decides that since she has no one else to talk to, not even Coco would understand. She needs to do something now.

"I'm a witch ok and I know that if Michael found out he wouldn't be too pleased. Both of you are too though I can sense it," Mallory says pleading with them to listen.

"I know I can always sense a fellow witch. And if Michael knew who knows what he would do?" Scarlet proclaims.

"There's a coven that's out there still supposedly. A Coven of Salem witches," Harmony tells them.

Mallory's intuition tells her that there may be some hope out there still for them to escape to. She doesn't believe that the sanctuary could possibly be better than this place.

"Let's do a chant. 'Chant to Athena,' do you know it?" Mallory asks them earnestly.

"Yes we do let's do that one," Harmony tells her.

They all get into a circle and sit down with their legs crossed and hold hands. Mallory is in between Harmony and Scarlet.

They start the chant in unison and it goes:

"Athena, Goddess of Great Insight, Wisest One, take owl-like flight.

Come to me–stay at my side and let your wisdom be my guide. Show me what I need to see.

So I can solve efficiently these problems. Lend your expertise and grant your wisdom unto me."

Not wanting to get caught, Mallory gets up to leave.

"That was great but I should leave before someone catches me," Mallory tells them.

"Nice meeting you, Mallory," Scarlet says and Harmony nods her head in agreement.

Later that night... Venable knocks on their door. She lets herself in.

"Well you both need to meet Michael tomorrow evening again, together. He said it's about rather pressing matters," Venable says informatively.

"We'll be there. Thanks for the message," Scarlet tells her with gratitude.

"Interesting how Michael has taken such a liking to you both. If I didn't know any better I'd think something was going on between all of you," she says coldly. I would hope that you'd tell me if something was happening."

Scarlet and Harmony nod their heads.

"Nothing is going on but it's getting late we should go to bed," Harmony tells her hoping she will get the hint and leave.

"Very well then. Tomorrow night 7 p.m. sharp. If anything is happening I will find out about it," she tells them sternly.

She finally leaves.
"She can't do anything to hurt us. I won't let that happen and neither will Michael," Scarlet tells Harmony.

They share a quick kiss.

"I wonder what he wants but we should be cautious you know after what Mallory said and after what he told us to do," Harmony proclaims curiously.

"Deal. So let's stick together and be there for each other no matter what happens," Scarlet says.

They exchange a knowing smile and hug each other.