Flames Of Redemption

43

The trio took their way to venture into the outskirts of the dark enchanted forest. Even though it was daytime, they couldn't help but get the creeps from the not so pleasant forest.

The sun rays passed through the twisted branches of the trees, casting eerie shadows on the grounds. The sounds of the weird birds chirping on the trees, the sounds of toads and ugly creatures in the swamps, the sounds of creepy crawlies, crawling on the ground, and the creepy shrubs and vines around their bare legs, enhanced their discomfort.

While on their lead, they couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.

"This forest gives me the creeps. Are you sure trolls are the only things we should worry about here?" The blondie whispered, her voice tinged with unease.

Circe, eyeing the ominous surroundings, replied, "Sirius didn't mention anything else, but who knows what lurks in these shadows."

Vesper, seemingly unfazed, smirked, "Trolls or not, we can handle it easily. They are just some freaky little goblins. Just stay close and follow my lead."

Upon seeing the creepy bugs trying to crawl her bare skin, Allegra jumped at Circe, "Could this fucking forest get any worse?" She said irritated and disgusted.

"For real! It's disgusting!" Vesper complained.

Circe, however, couldn't resist a smirk. "Maybe if you weren't flaunting so much skin, the bugs would find you less enticing, sisters."

Allegra shot her a glare, "This is not the time for your sarcasm, Circe!"

Circe continued to mock, "Well, well, the witches brought down by tiny insects. Who would've thought?"

"Shut up Circe!" Vesper yelled, irritated.

As they walked deeper into the forest, the atmosphere grew denser, and the eerie feeling intensified. Vines and shrubs snatched their skins, enforcing the discomfort. Unbeknownst to the witches, Sirius, through his mirror, observed their every move with a sinister satisfaction.

"Stupid witches. You think you could outsmart me?" he chuckled.

Back in the forest, the sisters encountered the first signs of the trolls' presence; small footprints and broken branches scattered along the path.

"I think we're on the right track girls." Vesper said to her sisters, who were to busy with the crawlies to care. Even Circe had gotten frustrated by the tiny wildlife.

"Let's get over it, already!" Allegra answered, as she couldn't risk to get her eyes on the road.

"Ugly trolls, where the hell are you hiding?" Vesper said in a sinister luring voice. As she continued to walk, a bush got in her way and she stumbled upon a vine. Then, she fell on the dirt, her expensive clothes tainted with dirt everywhere.

Vesper cursed loud enough while Allegra couldn't help but laugh and Circe smirked.

"Don't worry sis, we got you." Allegra said with a mocking smile.

As she and Circe approached Vesper, they heard a loud growl that made them all flinch.

"What was that?" Allegra asked, her face leaving its color.

"Maybe we've stepped into the goblins territory," Circe answered.

"Shit! Look at my clothes and skin!" Vesper cried as she straightened, looking down at her dirty self.

"Don't worry Vesper, Sirius will get you new ones," Circe taunted, her eyes gleaming with mischief.

At the same moment, crackling noises were heard from near, and another growl made it's way to the sisters ears.