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daughter and son-in-law, the girls’ parents. She had written us about the tragedy, but it is different to hear her tell the story herself. I don’t think she has told the girls the entire story yet, as she mentioned needing help to explain things.
“After Ebony was born and it was known that a new pair of ‘Magnificent Ones’
were here, it became very dangerous. Eden, the girls’ mother, swore to protect them from harm as any mother would. Normally a witch can show signs of their powers right from birth, but they are not aware until they come of age. Eden decided to hide the girls’ powers until that time, and this would conceal any signs of their magnificent powers. A very powerful demon came to attack, one that only the power of Magnificent Ones could destroy. He killed Eden and the girls’ father, before I was able to assist. She had put a protection spell on the girls until they both gained powers. She completed it just before her death. I was not able to extinguish the demon’s powers and he swore to return one day. I do worry about the girls, and I need help to prepare them for that day,” Ms. Edwina explains.
I can tell by the girls’ reaction that this is the first time they have heard the whole story. They appear surprised and a little frightened. They have always believed their parents had died during a break-in. They don’t understand their own power and why their mother and father had to die to protect them.
“Because Ebony is coming of age now, both girls are beginning to receive their powers. The power-hiding spell is now releasing. They have a few questions and I have many fears that the demon will return now since he can probably sense their powers like a beacon in the night,” she continues.
“May I try to explain?” requests Florence.
Everyone is in agreement. Ebony and her sister take a seat and quietly await the explanation.
“Girls, as you know by now, you are decedents of Salem witches. Most people falsely believed them to be evil because they did not understand the amazing powers they possessed. When a descendent of those witches comes of age, they start to realize their own powers, which they inherit from their ancestors. This usually occurs around the age of sixteen, and the change from mortal to witch begins.”
“Is that what has been happening to us, this coming of age? I just thought we were going crazy.” Ebony admits.
“Yes, my dear. I did not know how to explain it properly to you girls, so I have just been waiting for you to come to me with your questions,” Ms. Edwina confesses.
“That’s okay, Grams. You gave us hints with all your stories about the witches. We understand that you might have been concerned about how we might find out,” Eliza comforts.
Florence continues, “Your powers will increase in strength as you learn to control them. You are beginning to recognize these powers. You have always possessed them, but until you were old enough to use them properly, the powers remained weak, and normally only an experienced witch could recognize them within you. Because of the spell your mother used on you, not even an experienced witch could see them. Your powers were completely hidden from all until recently. Once you master one power, it sometimes releases another power within you. A well-trained witch can possess many different powers,” Florence informs the girls. “The Salem witches you are direct decedents of were the most powerful of their kind. Like them, you will be protectors, fighting for the greater good and protecting innocents from evil. Within the witch community, you girls will be like celebrities or heroes, and everyone will know who you are. It is truly an honor, and it should prove to be very exciting. Are you following me so far?” she asks.
“Yes. Please continue,” Ebony responds, slightly shocked. “Please go on,” she requests again.
Florence smiles. “Of course. It would be my pleasure. You sisters are
“After Ebony was born and it was known that a new pair of ‘Magnificent Ones’
were here, it became very dangerous. Eden, the girls’ mother, swore to protect them from harm as any mother would. Normally a witch can show signs of their powers right from birth, but they are not aware until they come of age. Eden decided to hide the girls’ powers until that time, and this would conceal any signs of their magnificent powers. A very powerful demon came to attack, one that only the power of Magnificent Ones could destroy. He killed Eden and the girls’ father, before I was able to assist. She had put a protection spell on the girls until they both gained powers. She completed it just before her death. I was not able to extinguish the demon’s powers and he swore to return one day. I do worry about the girls, and I need help to prepare them for that day,” Ms. Edwina explains.
I can tell by the girls’ reaction that this is the first time they have heard the whole story. They appear surprised and a little frightened. They have always believed their parents had died during a break-in. They don’t understand their own power and why their mother and father had to die to protect them.
“Because Ebony is coming of age now, both girls are beginning to receive their powers. The power-hiding spell is now releasing. They have a few questions and I have many fears that the demon will return now since he can probably sense their powers like a beacon in the night,” she continues.
“May I try to explain?” requests Florence.
Everyone is in agreement. Ebony and her sister take a seat and quietly await the explanation.
“Girls, as you know by now, you are decedents of Salem witches. Most people falsely believed them to be evil because they did not understand the amazing powers they possessed. When a descendent of those witches comes of age, they start to realize their own powers, which they inherit from their ancestors. This usually occurs around the age of sixteen, and the change from mortal to witch begins.”
“Is that what has been happening to us, this coming of age? I just thought we were going crazy.” Ebony admits.
“Yes, my dear. I did not know how to explain it properly to you girls, so I have just been waiting for you to come to me with your questions,” Ms. Edwina confesses.
“That’s okay, Grams. You gave us hints with all your stories about the witches. We understand that you might have been concerned about how we might find out,” Eliza comforts.
Florence continues, “Your powers will increase in strength as you learn to control them. You are beginning to recognize these powers. You have always possessed them, but until you were old enough to use them properly, the powers remained weak, and normally only an experienced witch could recognize them within you. Because of the spell your mother used on you, not even an experienced witch could see them. Your powers were completely hidden from all until recently. Once you master one power, it sometimes releases another power within you. A well-trained witch can possess many different powers,” Florence informs the girls. “The Salem witches you are direct decedents of were the most powerful of their kind. Like them, you will be protectors, fighting for the greater good and protecting innocents from evil. Within the witch community, you girls will be like celebrities or heroes, and everyone will know who you are. It is truly an honor, and it should prove to be very exciting. Are you following me so far?” she asks.
“Yes. Please continue,” Ebony responds, slightly shocked. “Please go on,” she requests again.
Florence smiles. “Of course. It would be my pleasure. You sisters are
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