Families are a Pain - Kelly

Families are a pain - Kelly

Families are a pain, even when you’re the Chosen One. My mother says that after the last stunt, she’ll ground me if I leave the state again. I couldn’t help it I had to go to California. I had to save Aiden from the Magic Guard. They were going to kill him for knowing too much. It’s my fault that he knows. It's not easy Being the Chosen One, I’m like freaking Harry Potter. Except Lord Voldemort didn’t try to kill me or my parents, Oh and I’m real. The books have it all wrong. That’s because they were written by a lady who has no clue what really happens in the magic world. I don’t get to go to a magic school or compete in a tournament of the best witches and wizards.

We have lots of rules that are enforced by the Magic Guard, like the number one rule: non-magic people CAN NOT know about magic. Kinda like Fight Club… you don’t talk about Fight Club; you don’t tell anyone your magic. That’s exactly what I did I broke the Number One rule. I talked about Fight Club, I almost got Aiden killed. That’s why I had to go save him, it’s my fault they took him.

Okay, let’s start at the beginning Aiden has been my best friend since the 5th grade. His brother Eithan pushed me down while we were at recess. Aiden came over and helped me up and apologized for what his brother did. We have been friends ever since.

When I turned 16, I started to get my magic. My mom knew that I would be magic because she was when she was younger. She gave up her magic to marry my dad. That’s the only way you can marry a non-magic (rule number one). This whole-time dad had no clue magic was real, it was a bit of a surprise for him when I got my magic. Apparently, there are small exceptions to rule Number One, parents can know, but not best friends.

I was being really careful; I wouldn’t use my magic around Aiden. I honestly didn’t use it that much anyway. They really took the fun out of it with rule Number Two: No using magic to Hurt, Mame, or Kill. and rule Number Three: no making money randomly appear. Other than that, you are really kinda free to do whatever.

One day I had a really bad day at school and my parents weren’t home, so I was using my magic Mitildia style making my snack with stuff flying around the room. That’s when Aiden walked in and caught me with all sorts of food levitating in the air, so I had to tell him. He was surprisingly chill about the whole thing. I thought that no harm was done. The Guard didn’t have to know that he knew. Boy was I wrong. I should have known that the Guard knew, They knew everything.

A few days after Aiden had found out we were sitting in my room doing homework, when three people in long dark cloaks appeared. They grabbed Aiden and handed me a scroll and disappeared just as quickly as they had shown up.

I opened the scroll and read it.

Kasey O’Brien

You have broken the number one rule, you have till 12 A.M. on Saturday to be in Oakville, California to defend your case. Failure to do so will result in the death of Aiden Steiner and your magic will be revoked.

I threw the scroll down and ran around my room throwing a bunch of clothes and other things in my bag as quickly as I could. I ran down the stairs and stopped just long enough to write a note to my parents.

MOM & DAD

Ran to California to save Aiden from the Guard.

I’ll be home by Monday, Maybe.

Love Kasey

They were going to be pissed but I had no choice I had to save Aiden. I grabbed my keys and ran out the door. It’s a good thing I filled my gas tank last night. I jumped into my Jeep and took off towards California it was a 28-hour drive straight through from my small town in Iowa. leaving now meant I would have 5 hours to spare but that was if nothing went wrong, and I didn’t have to stop for gas but that all was very unlikely.

I pulled into Oakville and got out of my car it was 10:45 pm I had plenty of time to find where the Guard was keeping Aiden. I walked up to a bar; it had a symbol on the door that I recognized. The symbol was three triangles interlocked It was for the Guard. I opened the door and took a step in when this big gust of wind blew the door shut and standing before me were the three guards and Aiden who looked like he just lost a fight.

“State your name to the council.” as I turned around, I saw 12 more people in black robes and one of which was wearing a fancy hat, I’m guessing he’s the judge.

“Kasey O’Brian” I looked back over at Aiden; he really did not look good.

“Kasey, you have broken the most important rule we have. Do you have anything to say?”

“Yes, I have thought long and hard on my drive here. I made a mistake letting Aiden know our secret. The only way I feel that this situation can be fixed is if we do a memory eraser spell on Aiden. I must make him forget about magic, but also forget me. That’s what would be safe for all.” I looked back at Aiden again he looked like someone had punched him in the gut. It was the safest way to get him out of here. Aiden is my best friend, he’s more than that I think I love him. If I want him to beagle to live the rest of his life he needs to forget.

“That sounds like a great plan, we will give you 15 minutes to say your goodbyes then he will be taken to get his memory erased and you’ll be free to go. After this, you will not be allowed to see him or talk to him ever again.” Suddenly everyone disappeared leaving just me and Aiden.

“Why would you say such a crazy thing! I don’t want to forget you! I need you! I love you!” Aiden grabbed my face with his hands.

“You love me?”

“Yes!” He started to lean in towards me. “Do you love me?”

“Yes!” I leaned in and our lips met in the middle. I had dreamed of this for so long who knew it took the threat of death for him to kiss me. All of a sudden, I could no longer feel his lips on mine. I thought he pulled away, but he was gone. The judge was standing in front of me.

“You’re free to go now, Miss. Kasey.”