Spell Jar
Armand was able to prepare for the spell that will break the curse once and for all. Good thing Ralph and Justin decided to go to the hospital to give him privacy. He needs to take two drops of his blood for that spell. When the curse was cast before, it only had one drop. He can't believe his mother will do that to him. Back then, he was just a baby to understand her. His mother seemed to have a lot of questionable decisions in her life.
She cared more about witchcraft than her son when she was still alive. Although she's like that, she still taught him everything he knows. He never thought that he would be the one to break his mother’s curse. Maybe if he was able to do that before, he could have saved her. However, she seemed like she wanted to end her life that way. He can't forget the look on her eyes when the curse bounced at her. As if she has been waiting for it for a long time.
“Everything is ready for the spell that will break my mother's curse.” he told himself and hoped for the best.
Armand started to light up the candles he prepared for the spell. He drew the star of David for protection since it's a powerful curse he is about to break. Even if his mother, the dark witch who cast it, had died, it's still dangerous to break. His blood is part of the curse as well as the spell he's about to do. It can bounce back at him like how it did to his mother. He needs to be brave so that he can help Arabelle's mom. It's the least he can do for her suffering.
He can't even imagine how Arabelle's mom lives through the curse for more than twenty years. She was able to even raise his sisters by herself. Even without the curse, it's not easy to be a single mom. That's why he wanted to do this for her. It's a small price to pay for his mother’s wrongdoings. He will be lying if he thinks that he's not hoping that her sisters will accept him as their brother. Having a family has been his dream for a long time.
“It’s time for my blood to break the curse.” he whispered and pricked his index finger to add two drops of blood inside the spell jar.
Based on the instructions from the envelope, he needs to create a spell jar. It's a powerful curse and it needs to be locked up in a jar so it can't go back anymore. There's no way to destroy that curse so that's the only option. He sealed the spell jar with the wax of the red candle after he added drops of his blood. Although the spell has been casted, it will not take effect instantly. He needs to wait and see if the curse will show up inside the spell jar soon.
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“We've been in this hallway for hours!” Arabelle seems to notice that they are still there.
“You're right! How can we get out of this loop?” Ralph replied and tried to look for a solution.
Justin is nowhere to be seen which makes them worry about him. How come they are the only ones who seemed to be stuck in that hallway? Maybe Justin was able to reach the hospital room already. That might be the reason why he's suddenly missing. The two of them seem to be stuck in a loop. They can't find the end of the hallway either. The further they walked, the more lost they seemed to be. How can they get out of the hallway?
“I think we have walked into another dimension. That's why the hallway seems to be never ending.” Ralph said.
“Maybe that's why I lost time last night. I can't even see the vending machine now.” Arabelle replied.
“Maybe if we find that vending machine we can go back to our own dimension.” Ralph suggested.
“It’s worth a try. Let's do that then." she agreed.
They both think about the vending machine and hope to find it. Arabelle can't believe that she's in this type of situation again. She hopes that Jusrin was able to find the hospital room where her mom and Amie are. At least Amie will have someone with her while she's gone. Ralph is holding her hand while trying to find the vending machine. It gives her comfort and she feels secure even if they are lost in a different dimension this time around.
“I hope Justin is with Amie now so she will not be scared.” She told him as they walked the long hallway.
“I think he is with Amie. Werewolves are really good at reaching their destination.” He replied and squeezed her hand as if telling her to stop worrying.
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Justin can't find Ralph and Arabelle so he decided to go straight to the hospital room. Good thing he he knows where it is since he was able to go there before. He found Amie inside who looks surprised but happy to see him. Their mom is still unconscious but being confined in a hospital seems to be good for her. He told Amie that he was supposed to be with her sister and Ralph. It seems like she's no longer surprised that they are missing.
“Arabelle lost time in that hallway last night. They will find their way here soon.” Amie told him.
“I see. I just thought it's weird that they are suddenly gone.” Justin replied to her.
“I wanted to try going there but I can't leave mom alone.” She seems to like to go in an adventure.
“Don't worry. Once you're mom is doing better we can go to an adventure together.” he promised her.
Amie's eyes light up when he said that. Being the youngest is hard sometimes. She's always being left behind at home. Justin thought that he will just entertain her for now. Although he can't help but to worry about his friends. He hopes that they will find their way here soon.