The Witches novel Chapter 5

Jade and I took a stroll around the nearby town. It's busy and I love how everyone minds their own business and the dark cloudy weather grew on me, sure it could get chilly the longer you're out in it but it's okay.

The town was filled with witches doing their own thing. What I noticed is that there are no taxis but their large orbs that transport people around. These vehicles were steered by pixies. I've never met one up close but I have seen them off in the distant doing their job. They're so magical since they glow and everything about them oozes magic.

Other witches preferred to travel via brooms. Aaliyah says that flying on brooms are a lot more difficult than it seems and not everyone gets it right. It takes time and skill.

The dimension has no seasons only some days that tend to be hotter or colder than the other days. Sometimes it lasts for a day, sometimes more and I can't wait to experience the strange weather found here.

Some places are naturally hotter than other places, that's the spots where more white witches can be found. It's the complete opposite with the darker witch who can be found in the darkest places.

I took a peek at young Jade. The dirty blonde was people watching as we took a stroll in the park. I held her hand tightly, we don't have much but we have each other and we grew close so quickly. I don't like Lily with her, Lily's a bad influence and I do as much as I can to keep them apart without making it too obvious to the both of them.

Lily teaches her bad things, bad habits that I find myself having to correct her because she's still young and can be bent in the right way.

I peopled watched too, it's way much interesting here in Meledsan amongst the witches because they always did something captivating. If I am a witch, I cannot wait until I learn a few spells because it looks fun to just play with your magic.

A woman walked in front of us, she wore all black then again most of the citizens here do. She had a black leather handbag that was open that is fine I guess but the weirdest thing happened, her wallet fell out as if someone picked it up and threw it on the ground.

"Excuse me," I immediately stopped her, she turned around, "your wallet,"

She grinned and picked it up. "Thanks,"

I watched her walk off with a smile on my face.

"Tamzyn. Why would you do that?" Jade asked frustrated, "we don't have clothes here, shoes or money. We needed that, a lot,"

"It's stealing Jade,"

"We need it. We can't keep on wearing clothes from the lost and found,"

I grinned and got down on one knee to look her in her eyes. I had a great idea, not sure if she's with it. "No matter how you try to spin it. Stealing is very wrong, Jade, and I don't want you doing anything like that. Got it?"

She didn't reply so I put on a dead serious face, "Jade?"

She grunted and rolled her eyes, "fine. I won't steal,"

"Promise?"

"I promise,"

I liked that she was willing to learn like that. She makes me put on my mom pants. "Good. Now, let's go to an orphanage or something and go see if they don't have clothes and shoes they're willing to give away,"

It put a small smile on her face. We searched and eventually found one. A large mansion that had many children playing in the yard. 'Lupo's Children's Home' I explained to them our situation and they felt sorry for us, giving us socks, shoes, dresses, scarfs, jerseys, gloves and underwear the works.

We were very thankful. They put the clothes in the large plastic bag and we waited on the woman who helped us, she decided to give us both a blanket because she says she knows the bedding is never enough at the hostiles.

She's a very friendly lady and the vibe around here was very welcoming. We even stayed a bit since Jade decided to play with some of the kids. I hung out with the woman, her name is Miriam and she is just the warmest person around.

She watches over a thousand children and has eight other workers, she says.

"Doesn't it get too busy?"

She always had this big smile on her face, "it does, but we cope. It's more than what it was when we were only Mele,"

I nodded my head and got another idea, "let me volunteer here. I love children I'm good with them. I can cook and clean and I'd read them stories,"

"Are you sure? You'll be starting school soon,"

I nodded my head. I needed something to do after school and genuinely wanted to help because it was clear as day that they needed help here.

Miriam lit up as soon as I nodded my head, "well, I am not saying no to extra help. When do you wanna start?"

"How about tomorrow? I think being around kids her age is healthy for Jade,"

Miriam nodded her head, "of course. But I'll hire you. I won't have you volunteer because you already don't even have anything,"

I love how Miriam is concerned about me, "I don't mind. Just wanna be an extra pair of hands. Though I admit, I would need the money especially if the school will be starting soon,"

"Agreed."

We stayed awhile, Miriam insisted that we stay for supper which was delicious by the way, I wonder how they do it. How do they juggle it all so? She reminded me of my aunt back home, they're both chubby short and brown with amazingly silky curly hair.

I helped the other workers with the dishes and when we finished we made sure the kids went to bed. I took Jade and the new things we got and we left.

I loved the orphanage. Jade does as well because it reminds her of home. That's good. But mainly I love the idea of her playing with children her age. I'll be bringing her here for as long as I work here. Which is exciting.

We reached home and skipped dinner. We went to the showers and Jade and I washed and changed. I tucked her into bed and kissed her on the forehead before returning to my bed.

Lights off. Finally, we get to sleep. I had a long day today.

*****

I was back at the orphanage, yelling at kids who didn't want to stop writing on the walls. They eventually stopped and ran off.

I heard a cheerful laugh and turned around. Behind me stood a tall brown girl wearing a grey dress, white socks and a grey headband.

"Hey, do I know you?"

She didn't say anything. Then she nodded her head and moved closer to me. "Not exactly. Tamzyn, but I know you,"

I slowly nodded my head. I did not get her at all but I was waiting on her to continue. She didn't. She stood there in silence.

"I'm sorry, what? How do you know me?"

She grinned. Such a cute smile. She had a dimple on her cheekbone and crooked teeth. "Tamzyn. It's me. And we need you to set us free. Find a way to remove the fog, we can't stay behind the wall forever,"

Oh. She's the girl. The one who's voice haunts me.

"I'll be doing me best, but I don't know where to start,"

She nodded her head and stroked my cheek, "I know. But I trust that you will. We chose the right girl,"

"What makes you say that?"

I little girl tucked on my dress which distracted me. I turned and looked at her. She showed me that her nappy was full and needed changing. I grinned. I turned to look at the teenage girl again but she was gone. She ditched me.

Then. I woke up.