Follow me Witch Boy, I may know how to save you. (The Covenant)

Meeting an older version of Mary Poppins

Soon the presence of Chase was known by everyone in town. They say there is a lot of gossip in small towns as goes the popular saying. It was uncommon in Alobourgh that someone younger than 20 years old lives alone in such a small place and now they had to add to the mix a handsome boy that appeared out of nowhere and was living with a young dame. Nobody could pinpoint the moment Chase arrived to town. And he was truly noticeable because of the several school crushes he was provoking. Plus it was clear he didn't belong in there. He had what they call "foreigner face" and a face like that is to be remembered. Yet Chase didn't arrive by train or bus, he just appeared there. And he was living with a girl who wasn't his wife, God forbid so much sin. Chase found the gossip amusing; he was enjoying being the center of attention. And driving Alessa crazy was an added benefit.

From then on, Chase waited for Alessa to finish her classes every day and picked her up at school. They then went to buy groceries, walk around town, and visit the small malls there were on the main street and also attended cultural events. Never were they questioned about how Chase got there or how long would he stay. Most girls wanted to be around him to get his attention and flirt with him. And Chase welcomed their affections. He was surprised to find one day that he didn't need the power that much. Yes, he still was addicted to it, but for short periods of time, he would forget that he could manipulate the elements and create situations that favored his intentions.

Halloween arrived before Alessa could prepare herself mentally for it. She noticed the proximity of the celebration when shop windows started to show scary costumes and stores commenced to sell monster shaped candies.

"I thought you said they weren't fond of witches." Chase commented on their way back to their apartment, noticing the cheesiest costumes of devils and angels.

"Yeah, well, they are fond of sweets." Alessa sighted looking around at the market, as if searching for a specific item. "We have to get ready for the festivities."

"What? Buying candies for the kids that come to our door or there is a special witchy ritual we have to do?"

"Duh! Yes! We have to prepare an offering to Mother Earth for renewing magic, or in your case for renewing your power."

Chase was curious about a ritual for renewing power, since he thought that power was consumed and then transformed into something else that could not be returned to his body. "Ok, I'm up to it. Show the way. I'll do whatever you say."

"Hahaha AS IF!! I wish you do what I say for once!!"

"Maybe you're not saying what I want to hear." The cheeky Chase was once again comfortable around the witch.

"Chase, relationships with people don't work that way. They don't have the obligation to behave as you wanted them to."

Coming close to her face, Chase whispered in her ear. "But we're not just people." And walked away entering to the first store he saw.

Alessa rolled her eyes. He was impossible. Surprisingly Chase behaved as promised. He carried the grocery bags with vegetables, the coal and matches. On their way out of the store Jude he reached them to invite them to a Halloween night party. Jude was an enthusiastic smiling fellow with a golden heart and quite oblivious to his surroundings. In good faith he approached them from behind holding them by the shoulders. "Halloween night at Boogie's 10:30... don't miss it. We're wearing costumes."

"It's Monday night!" Alessa objected. She hated when people interfered with her plans of doing nothing and plainly hide at her place. Plus Halloween was a special night for her and her believes which meant she needed to be somewhere else. .

Seeing the dilemma going through his friend's head, Chase responded for them. "Won't miss it for life!" When Jude walked away, Alessa huffed to Chase.