Magic tales: Black Magic – Part 2.

The criminal replied, “I didn’t escape from anyone or anywhere”, in the voice of a robot.

Sasha asked, “How is it that you have the voice of a robot?”.

The criminal replied, “Good question. I am a robot.  My name is Mark. Hannah, my sister is controlling me.  She is angry with you guys for arresting the original Mark so she invented a robot”.

Sasha’s mother asked, “Wait, so they’re two Marks? You are the fake one, aren’t you?”.

The robot answered, “Yes!” and corrected it by saying, “Sorry, no”.

Sasha’s mother asked, “Ok, I got it. Can we meet Hannah?”.

The robot said, “She’s behind you”. 

Sasha’s mother turned back and saw Hannah, wearing a long blue gown and grinning at them with her eyebrows arched up.

Sasha’s mom said, “Hannah, I don’t know anything about you but please stop this nonsense.  I am tired of it. We did what we thought was right for the society”.

Hannah laughed and said, “Really? Are you sure? Have you guys heard of the word, ‘Black magic’.  This is definitely the best time to use it”.

Sasha’s father answered, “Black Magic is illegal. If you’re planning to use it on us, then don’t”.

Hannah ignored them and chanted, “Abracadabra, take these useless people to the icy mountain” and she created a whirlpool. Sasha’s family whirled in the whirlpool and disappeared from that place. They found themselves in a cold and snowy region.

Sasha’s parents and Sasha fell from the sky and landed unconscious on the snow. They woke up after a few minutes and started looking around, confused.

Sasha mumbled, “We should have called Daisy. First of all, are we in the alps?”.

Sasha’s dad responded, “Yeah, I think we are in the alps. I wish we knew Hannah’s intentions. Is everyone okay?”. Sasha’s mom and Sasha stood up and nodded their head.

Sasha’s mom said, “I still don’t get it. Why is Hannah using black magic? Doesn’t she know it is against the law?”.

Sasha’s dad answered, “Maybe, she knows it against the law. I guess she likes to be cruel?”.

Sasha’s mom cried, “Probably. Ok, let’s stop talking about this. Right now, we need to find a place to stay and some winter clothes. It’s damn cold over here”.

Sasha answered, “I agree and I see an old shack from here. We can stay there for now” and asked,” What are we gonna do about food?”. Sasha’s mom looked up at the sky and started wondering.

Sasha’s dad replied, “I don’t know but let’s just go there”. Sasha and her mom heard him and began walking towards the old shack. They reached that place and knocked on the wooden door. An old lady opened the door.

Sasha’s mom said, “Hello ma’am! We’re looking for a place to stay. Would you be kind enough to let us stay here for a few days?”.

The old lady answered, “Of course. How many of you are gonna stay here? I have trouble seeing”.

Sasha’s father replied, “Three of us ma’am”.

“Wonderful. Come in. You can sit near the bonfire. I will bring you some food” and asked, “Do you want a glass of water?”.

Sasha’s mom responded, “Sure. Thanks for asking” and the old lady took out three copper glasses from an old rusty shelf which was attached to the wooden door and poured water from a black pot that was situated next to the bonfire and gave it to Sasha’s family. Sasha and her parents drank the water and quenched their thirst. They thanked the old woman. The old woman then told them that she’ll get food from her close friend, Lisa who had recently come here for vacation and left.

“Is she really gonna bring food from Lisa?”, Sasha whispered in her mom’s ears.

Sasha’s mom answered, “I don’t know sweetie. Maybe, she lied to us. Who knows?”.

Sasha asked, “Yeah. Can I go out and enjoy the fresh air till the old lady returns? I am getting so bored”.

Sasha’s dad answered, “There’s no fresh over here but sure you can go out and watch the polar bears but don’t wander off . It will be impossible for your mom and I to find you in the alps”.

Sasha laughed and then opened the door. She screamed, “Yikes! Mom, dad!! Hannah! That evil lady is here. How did she know we were staying here?”.

Hannah laughed and said, “Hi Sasha! I am the old woman. The water I gave you and your family is poisonous water. To be honest, I can see that the poison is working. Now, you and your family are invisible and cannot see each other. I am the only one who can see you all and I will show myself to whoever I want. I’ve shown myself to you. If you want to see your family, then let me touch your hand”.

Sasha stammered, “O-kay, but after you touch my hand, you have to make sure I see my family and send us back home. Deal?”. Hannah nodded her head in a way of saying yes and touched her hand and held it tightly.

Sasha groaned and shouted, “Let go of my hand, You promised”.

She smiled and snapped, “I take it back. You’re so naïve, Sasha. Now, you can come to my ice palace and I will make you my personal assistant”.

Sasha grumbled “I don’t want to go to your useless palace. You tricked me and I fell for it. Now, you really expect me to believe everything you say? How dare you!”.

Hannah laughed and created a magical portal, which is a trap that can lead you to a different place and told Sasha to walk in.

Sasha moaned, “Never and don’t think you’re smart. How can I walk in if you’re still holding my hand? I am not that stupid”.

Hannah replied, “Oh, aren’t you clever?. I will let go of your hand and I will also cast a spell on you to make you believe everything I say” and she let go of Sasha’s hand and cast a spell on her before Sasha gave her response and told her to walk in to the portal.

Sasha who was under the spell replied, “Your wish is my command. I will walk in. I have a question. Is the other side of the portal an ice palace?

Hannah answered, Yes! Now be a good girl and walk in”.

Sasha walked in and Hannah and murmured, “You will be stuck there, forever” and closed the portal.

To be continued . . .