Subj: Dark Kindred Part 4
Date: 3/9/00 5:08:16 PM Central Standard Time
From: Shadowalker
Donamarie and her friend were in the sitting room the next day,
Claudia was concerned at Donamaries' languor. Her appearance was gaunt when she arrived. Rushing to her she gave her a great hug and they sat down next to each other.
She, wishing to help her friend, Claudia reached out to touch Donamaries hand, it was cold upon the touch but, her eyes sparked to life and the action spurred to life of Donamarie.
She had been silent and distant since she had awakened from her dream last night. Nicholas was at a loss to what to do, and called upon Donamaries best friend for help.
"Donamarie! My precious dear friend! O! What is your trouble? Tell me!"
Donamarie, was so tired and dazed from Evans visit and her eyes reddened from lack of rest, combined with crying, turned to Claudia, "It's him!" Donamarie whispered, out of earshot of Nicholas. Puzzled, Claudia asked, "Who?" Nicholas decided more could be done without his presence, backed slowly from the drawing room, and closed the doors.
Claudia smiled to him for his understanding, watched as he left the room.
Claudia grabbed Donamaries chin and forced her to look at her, "Who?" Demanded Claudia. "It was Evan." That was all she would tell, even to Claudia. "I don't know what to do, He's invading my dreams now, threatening me, telling me I am going to have his child! Donamaries voice was edging on hysterical. "I need help, but I am afraid to tell Nicholas". Shhh, hush, Claudia placed her arms around Donamarie to comfort her.
Her friend needed her and Claudia would do anything to protect her. She could no longer keep this secret to herself any longer. "I can try to help". Donamarie, not fully understanding asked "How, Evan is a warlock, too powerful for us, too powerful for even I, and I am immortal!"
I never told you. My mother was fey. Which meant she also had "powers", but not as those of Nicholas, Evan or Angelique. For hers were for only good and pure. I have never chosen to accept them.
But, my mother came to me last night in my dreams, yes, she did, calling to me, beckoning me. She must have known what trouble you were having. Claudia looked away as if caught in a spell, she began to tell of her vision, her voice, suddenly took a far-away tone as she recounted the dream to Donamarie.
She beckoned to me,"Come my child, for I shall show you the pure and good powers that will overcome the dark and evil that has come to you and yours, for ours is to only help and and never harm. Your dear friend needs your help more than ever!"
"Then I was taken into her room where there were wondrous texts and dozens of jars filled with hundreds of objects and potions and powders to be used to help and aid mankind. Skulls and candles filled every corner and then more fantastic objects seemed to be in every corner and cubby hole.
I joked and said "this room looks it had come from Merlin!" at that she turned to me, and said matter-of-factly, "it is Merlins."
Her sweet voice told me to remember that I have the fey, the power. You must now use it when you have to, and never at any other time."
"They, the non-believers shall ridicule you and taunt and torment you otherwise. If they find out of you, you will be hung as I, for witchcraft. But why were you hung? I upset through my sorrow and tears.
A soft angelic smile came to her as she said, "because I chose to be a midwife to a beautiful maiden that had great difficulty in childbirth, she brought forth twin sons reputed to be spawned from Satan."
"I come to you now my child, for you are both in great danger to bring forth the grandchild of the Great Horned One as well as his grandson."
The figure of Claudias' mother wavered gently as she began to lose her astral powers.
I cannot help or prevent what is to happen, but only to forewarn you. To keep from greater havoc that, which already has been caused. Use your power, you have it, help your friend now.
And as Claudias' mother began to fade, a soft voice now said "you, yourself will bear the child of Evan Hanley and as shall Donamarie.........
MOTHER!! I screamed, Claudias attention was once more to Donamarie. She looked into the frightened eyes of the beautiful dark haired woman.
I will use the power to help, but I don't know how much I can do. I haven't used my powers in years. But maybe between Nicholas and myself. we can overcome Evan. But as for Diabolos, I think our combined power will not be able to stop him.
Stunned at this news of Claudias power, Donamaries' eyes began to flicker some hope. "Does Nicholas have any idea of your power Claudia?" Getting up, Claudia walked to the window and looked out towards the cold ocean. Finally, She said "No, not that I know of, I believe he would have said something to me by now".
Donamarie arose and walked next to her friend and touched her arm, "would you prefer that I tell him then, Claudia?" Claudia turned to Donamarie with fear in her eyes, "yes, I'm afraid that he will no longer like me once he knows. My powers are much different then his. Our people never were able to fight his kind. Ours were only to create good and peace."
Donamarie smiled at her friend, then I shall, and Nicholas will not hate you either. They hugged each other good-bye, and Claudia passed Nicholas on the way out the front door, he gave her a warm smile of thanks as he saw the relieved expression on Donamaries face, good-bye Nicholas, take care of Donamarie..........
To be Continued