A Light in the Dark.

Chapter 4.

Cordelia continued to put the mud around the plant, then stepped back with a big smile on her face as she watched the plant shiver and twitch. It almost worked, but the leaves still were brittle and drooping. "Almost, Misty! Repeat it again. Remember the intention you feel when you bring people back to life. Remember what feelings bring them back. Place that into the plant. " Cordelia's voice was excited. She stepped behind Misty and whispered in her ear, "Focus that intention."

Misty took a deep breath. Cordelia whispering in her ear was not help but she had to do this. She opened her eyes and said the incantation again. This time, she focused her eyes on the plant. Cordelia's voice stuck in her head.

As she finished once again, she saw the plant come alive and it looked just like it should, the leaves stopped falling and it turned into its natural color. "Oh my god, I did it! I did it!" She laughed.

She chuckled and nodded. "You did! Great job." She beamed and leaned toward her ear, murmuring playfully, "We make a great team."

She stepped away from Misty and moved toward the plant as fruit began to bear on it. She pulled one off and slipped it into her mouth with a soft laugh. She moaned, then nodded to Misty to take a fruit as well.

Misty blushed and bit her lip. She watched each movement Cordelia did and as the witch slipped the fruit into her mouth and moaned, Misty had to tear her eyes away, embarrassed for blushing at the sound. She looked at Cordelia again as the blush disappeared and saw her nodding, she took a fruit and slipped it into her mouth, nodding and smiling. "The smell was impossible but this is good."

She chewed on her fruit with a laugh. "Incredible what great things can come from shit, isn't it?" She laughed again and then waved her hand at the newly living plant. "Place her outside so she can get some sun. We will revive another when you come back in." She winked at Misty and then walked to her chemist set on the table to look at other potions.

Misty smiled and grabbed the plant, making her way to the door but stopping before looking back at Cordelia. "I do think we make a great team because ya are such an awesome leader." Misty smiled while biting her lip and left before Cordelia could answer her.

She felt her heart flutter gently at her words, but it was quickly stopped by her own haunting thoughts. She went to correct Misty but noticed she had run out the door. She couldn't help the huge smile on her face, turning back to her beakers.

She heard someone coming up from behind, and Cordelia smiled. "You did that quickly--" as she turned, her frown as she realized who it was. Hank was standing right in front of her. Her jaw tightened, and she lifted her head in defiance. "You need to leave."

"Baby...your eyes. How?" Hank walked closer to her. "This is amazing, I can't believe--" He laughed and began to step into Cordelia, hugging her. "Oh, baby I miss you so much. Please. Please take me back."

Cordelia let him hug her, but she was a stiff board. She sneered, and immediately felt disgusted. "Let go of me." She pushed at him. "Let me go! You stink of vodka."

"Ya stay here little guy, I'll come and check ya later." Misty smiled as she placed the pot on the perfect spot. She shakes her hands and went back into the greenhouse. As she was about to say something, she heard a male voice. She furrowed her brows and before entering, she peaked to see who it was and she felt anger ran throw her veins.

Zoe had told her who Hank was and what he did to Cordelia. Misty didn't believe it at first not knowing if it was a made-up story or not, Cordelia never said anything. But Myrtle confirmed it and she already hated him.

Without hesitation, she walked to where Cordelia was and stood by her side, looking at Hank and planting a false smile on her face. "Hi."

"Cordelia, please, you have to listen. You're in--" Hank stopped and glanced at Misty and sighed. "Hi. Can you please leave so I can speak to my wife in private?"

"No, Misty. Stay. Whatever he has to say is not important enough for you to leave." Cordelia was glaring at Hank, but had reached out for Misty's arm, holding onto it. "Hank, we're over. There is NOTHING you can say to change that. "

"No! I am your husband. You're in great danger. I have to get you out of here. Please, let me! I'm still your--"

"I filed for the divorce papers, Hank. It's over. Now please, get out of my sight." Cordelia squeezed Misty's arm, her bi-colored eyes boring holes into Hank.

Misty kept her stare on Cordelia and looked at how she was acting. She looked at Hank. "Please go. I won' ask ya twice. Miss Cordelia already said she doesn' want ya here so please go." Misty swallowed. "Or I'll make ya leave." Misty grabbed Cordelia's hand and squeezed back to reassure her she was there.

Hank stared at her with a very dark look, then stepped back from the both of them. "You'll regret this, Cordelia."

"I assure you, I won't." She watched as Hank left, and then exhaled heavily when he was finally out of sight. She put a hand on her chest and put another hand on a table to steady herself. "That...bastard."

Misty stared at Hank with anger, she wanted to punch him so bad for threatening Cordelia but she knew it was wrong. She looked at Cordelia with a worried look and placed her hands on both of her shoulders. "Miss Cordelia? Are ya alright?"

She wiped her tears and nodded, sniffing in. "I'm fine. I just....I planned on never seeing that man again. He's so horrible, coming in here, thinking he can win me back."

Cordelia sniffed in. "Let's not talk about this now. There are more important things we need to focus on."

Misty stepped back and nodded. "Alright, Miss Cordelia." Misty waited for Cordelia to move and then she chuckled. "If I'm bein' completely honest with ya...I wanted to punch him."

Misty looked down hoping she could at least out a smile back Cordelia's face. She still wanted to follow Hank and punch him for putting Cordelia in this state. She didn't deserve any of that bullshit.

She glanced up and then laughed out loud, shaking her head. "If I'm honest, I wanted to punch him too. But I think I hurt him enough." Little did she know, Hank was about to hurt her in an even worse way.

"Thank you...for staying." She turned slowly to her and bit her lip. " I was a little scared he would try to do something to me.

Misty laughed. "Maybe give him a little more but... that's okay I guess." She shrugged her shoulders and chuckled.

She looked at Cordelia and shook her head. "I wouldn' have left ya even if he threatened me. And if he did try to hurt ya, he would regret it." Misty smiled softly.

Cordelia couldn't help but lean over and peck Misty on the cheek. "You're honestly too sweet sometimes, you know that?" She beamed and turned back around. "C'mon, we have other plants to tend to!"

Misty was pretty sure she was red as a tomato. She froze and totally forgot how to move. "Uh...y-yeah. L-Let's keep g-going." She cleared her throat.

As she tried to move, she stepped on something and almost fell. "Oh!" She chuckled nervously. "Silly me." Misty smiled and swallowed hard.

Cordelia moved in and reached out to help her when she tripped. "Woah there, you alright?" Her hands moved on her forearms and helped her balance. "What did you trip on?"

"Uh y-yeah just uh...got distracted that's all." Misty chuckled nervously. "I guess I wasn' standin' in the right way so." She nodded and cleared her throat. "Shall we continue now?"

Misty was doing everything to stay calm and calm her nerves. This silly crush on Cordelia was getting worse and she couldn't help but show it every now and then. The best she could do was change the subject and act like nothing happened.

She stroked her arms lightly and nodded. "Alright, let's continue." She turned from her and walked back to the chemist set.