Empathy ~ Kai Parker

Chapter 8

Fell Crypt

As we all entered the Tomb and Ella said "There it is!". Brenda said "This is creepy, even for us.". "I second that" I added and Ella said "No, Caroline was right...technically, she's dead. Sorry. But you don't need a birthday, you need a funeral. You need to say goodbye to your old life, so that you can move on with your new one.". Care smiled and says "Okay. Here lies Caroline Forbes-". Ella said while putting cakes and candles" Cheerleader, Miss Mystic Falls, third grade hopscotch champion-".

Brenda continued "Friend, daughter, overachiever-" Mattias said "Mean girl, sometimes, no offense.". Care said "Ah, none taken" I said "I didn't knew the human you but I'll say she was bubbly, slightly insecure and most loyal.". She said "Your not wrong.". Ella said "She was 17, and she had a really good life. So rest in peace, so that she can move forward.".

She came towards Care with the Cake and said "That's what you really need. What we all really need. We don't have another cake.". "We can share" Care said and I said "Sure.". Then Ella continued "Happy birthday Altair Axton, Rest in Piece Caroline Forbes. Amen, or cheers or whatever. Bonnie or Altair?". I motioned for her and she closed her eyes then lit the candles magically and Ella said" Nice! Okay, make a wish. Both of you.". We smiled and blew the candles.

We're all eating cakes just then my phone went off and I saw it was unknown number and answered "Hello?". "Altair?". I stood up straight and asked "D?". "Al". I chuckled teary and asked "Ho-how did you get my number?". "Someone left it at our doorstep. I didn't think it was real. I miss you greeny" I chuckled and said "I miss you too little dove. How are you.". I saw Care who threw her Car keys and mouted 'Go' and I replied 'thank you', she nodded and I went to Car.

Clair Residence

"It's boring without you here. Mom's not here as usual and I'm just spending time with other witches. Practicing magic.". She said and I said as I came into the house "I know, and that's our Mom for ya. What about your school crush, Tim.". She sputtered and said "T-Tim who?". "Little Dove, did you really think I didn't knew about your Crush. ". "Well what about your Secret Boyfriend Ryder. greeny" She asked and I frozed it's been months since I heard his name and how did she knew. "Al, Al. You there.". I wiped the tears and said "I should probably tell you about why I was shunned.".

She was silent and said "I'm sorry.". "Why are you sorry?". "I shouldn't have reacted that way when you came, mom just came and shouted at me for something stupid and I was mad at her. Then when I heard about shunning all my rage was channeled to you cause if you got shunned then I couldn't see you anymore and we wouldn't sing our song together whenever other one is feeling or draw well you mostly while I just scribble." I chuckled and said while magically setting up Astral Projection spell "Are you alone?". "Yeah. Why?". "See you in a minute little Dove." Then hung up and put the herbs around me and sat inside the circle and cut my palm put the blood in the middle and chanted "Sang bis najit trouver. Sang bis najit trouver. Sang bis najit trouver."

New Orleans

Clair Residence

I opened my eyes and said to Dvina "D.". She turned and smiled brightly and yelled "Al!. I knew you would Astral Project.". I sat face to face with her and said "Obviously.". "What were you about to tell me?". I took a deep breath and started "Ryder my ex taught me Dark and Sacrificial Magic.". "What" She asked wide-eyes and I continued "For 6 years I practiced them by sacrificing small animals, birds. I didn't have any long side effects if I paid the price for it.". "Why did you? Practice it, you knew our Coven doesn't tolerate it" She asked and I said smiling sadly "Because I loved him and though he did the same.".