174 A visit from celestial family

Crystal was over the moon that her guest came. The others were a little nervous it knowing what to think. They also were a little jealous that they never thought to invite them to special occasions. Watching them interact with the other members of the family was a little frightening. Holding their breath hoping no one will offend them. As if feeling their anxiety they come over to greet them. 

"We know it's a little unusual for us to show up like this. Crystal cried so much this morning that she wanted her mommy and new daddy's day to be blessed. She said that she was frightened that the darkness would come. So the moment we felt it we arrived. She is such a wonderful child her gifts are strong. Even with us taking them away she can still sense things. Do not worry we do not offend easily and even if someone says something out of place we understand. Relax and enjoy your day my child for later it is going to be rough. We will be with you also congratulations on your marriage. This union is blessed do not worry." With that Morrigan and Uktena left the couple and went to mingle ensuring that the darkness did not return. Remi sighs with relief and looks at the other ladies. Seeing their faces she questions them. 

"What!!? I was not the one to invite them my daughter was. How was I to know she would ask them to come. " 

Moll smiles at her 

"Who would have thought our little imp would have the audacity to ask them . Though they do not seem to mind they seem to be enjoying themselves. This is a great gift she asked for. " they all nod in agreement Astila sees that they are going over to talk to John. 

"umm you know they say they do not offend easily but do you see who they are sitting with. Should we go over and intervene?" 

"absolutely not, it would be disrespectful to do so. Besides John is one of their blood they will not harm him." They break up their little group chat and spread out to mingle. While John is having a very enlightened conversation. 

"John it's been a long time since I have been able to talk with you." Morrigan smiles at him. 

"Yes it has ,I know that the little one called you. Thank you for coming to her. She is very sensitive to the spiritual. I worry for her just like I have over Aisling. There is trouble coming isn't there. Is there anything I need to do?" John looks at the woman who held him many nights crying as a teenager. When he was having a hard time with his gift. 

"will you be helping my mommy and Daddy ?" Her eyes wide waiting for the answer. 

Morrigan answers her. 

"of course my little one . You my darling will need to be extra good for your MoRee and momo. Do not worry you will have your wish come true. Call me when ever you need me I will come ." 

the two walk out of the building and in a clasp of thunder they are gone. The party wraps up soon after. John makes a point of saying a prayer before letting anyone leave. He knows they have something to do and it could be dangerous. Not one to not follow directions he heads for the church. 

He kneels at the alter and begins to pray. 

"Heavenly Father I ask you to keep those who will be fighting the darkness that is coming. Give them the strength to overcome and not give in to it. Father help them to let the light inside of them show to have their love and faith burn brighter than the sun . To burn out all darkness. Keep them from all harm especially the unborn children that they carry. Do not let any darkness touch them let them remain pure of heart. In your sons holy name I pray. " 

John feels led to fast and pray until he knows that all is well. The two watching him smile at him knowing he is faithful and his prayers will be heard. In a flash they leave and go to meet the others to prepare them for their journey.

After tucking Crystal into bed together Remi and Yona meet the others in the sitting room. Aisling opens the doorway to the cabin. Morrigan and Uktena are waiting for them. Uktena steps forward to give Yona and Remi a gift. 

"Each of them received a gift on their wedding day. Since Yona you think of today as your wedding day we are giving you your gift today." They open their boxes inside are aquamarine and silver pendants . The chains are in the shape a snake with the head and tail being the clasp. The pendant is two birds with the stone in the center. They put them on each other. 

" they are beautiful thank you." Remi bows her head in thanks. 

"These stones will emit a small amount of heat when evil or someone with bad intentions is close. They will also call us when needed. Just like their pieces. You are to try to find what happened to the remains so that they can be properly buried. If at all possible do not interact with anyone. The elders in that time will know you as spiritual beings even though you will use a  glamour 

Spell . Aisling just like when you went to the encampment. Those of your blood may recognize you. So don't panic they may even be able to help. Just don't seek them out in case you change their fate. When you find the remains Aisling open a portal to bring you back to this time to cleanse them and bury them in sacred ground. If you do it in that time whoever took them may see you and or notice them missing. " Morrigan explains. Aisling whispers a glamour spell on the four of them and the moon flowers open a portal. Stepping through they are at the house but it is not quite as old. They hear a commotion coming from the woods . Following the sounds they see a large fire . It's on the other side of the waterfall they have to go across the water on a large fallen tree. There is no bridge in this time. Crossing the tree the stand back far enough to watch but hoping that they go unnoticed. There hanging from the large oak is a man they have him sitting on a horse. The man is yelling obscenities at the crowd . The people are becoming enraged demanding to know where their daughters are. He sneers at them 

" You will never find them . I sold them after I used them. A few were stubborn and I killed them. They are all most likely dead by now. They were worthless girls anyway." One of the men yells 

"Die you spawn of satan!!!" As he lites his torch in the the fire another smacks the horse from under him. His body falls limp. He shakes a few times . The man who lit the torch catches him on fire . He begins to scream . The screams are deafening the smell of burning flesh is suffocating. Remi begins to retch at the smell. Yona hides her from anyone that could be watching. No one leaves until the body falls from the tree onto the ground dead. The man who lit the man on fire spits on the body as he goes past. Soon there is only a woman and two young boys left. The woman is crying kneeling close to the body. The two boys are just standing there staring as if they are staues . Not moving talking or even crying. They notice the woman is drawing something on the ground . She begins to chant and sway . Aisling and Remi look at each other. She is a black witch. She is using forbidden spells. She is trying to bring him back.