“Angela and Monica are up to something. They’ve been acting very strange every time I see them.” remarked Kelly.
“How can you tell? I mean, they’re always strange if you ask me.” replied Cerri.
“And whatever they’re up to Monique is on it too. They’re skulking around, whispering and staring at everyone.” said Kelly.
“You know, now that you mention it, they are acting weird. Angela said to me the other day that they were going to surprise all of us because they are the charmed ones.” mentioned Stacy.
“Whatever that means.” and Rhiannon rolled her eyes.
“Samhain is coming up; maybe we should keep an eye on them. Are we going to invite Crone and her gang to the celebration? If so, you better get in touch with them soon.” and Tracy reached for another muffin.
“Yes, and maybe we’ll have them come early because they seem to be able to solve problems pretty quickly, and my witchy instincts are screaming that Angela and her sisters are about to become a problem. I’ll send Crone an invite later today.” stated Rhiannon.
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A few days later Crone’s crystal ball lit up with an incoming request from Cerri. Crone had been talking to her gang earlier about the Witches of Grim County and wondering why they hadn’t heard from them.
“Hey Crone so good to see you” gushed Cerri. “We were going to call you a few days ago but some crazy stuff has been going on and Rhiannon asked me to call you and see if you and your friends would like to come to the Samhain Party and if you would please come early because that Angela and her sisters are causing issues.”
“We were just talking about you all earlier” replied Crone. “Sure we’d love to come. I don’t know who all will be able to come right off hand but we’ll be there. Up to her old tricks huh? You need some help?”
“Yes, you and your friends seem to find answers rapidly, and right now we need to know what those girls are up too. They caused Hecate Cook to grow a beard and our brother Fox to lose 3 inches in height, and believe me my mother is ready to rip those girls apart. And just a bunch of other stuff. They call themselves the charmed ones, whatever that means.”
“Can we bring our pets? If so we will be able to come sooner, and help you solve your issues quicker” asked Crone.
“Feel free to bring them, and we hope to see you soon. Samhain is 2 days from now and we could use your help in solving this,” replied Cerri. “See you soon.”
“We’ll be there tomorrow, see you soon.”
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Soon Crone had all of her friends on crystal call.
“The Witches of Grim County want us to come to the Samhain Celebration, we can bring our pets, and they want us to come a day early because Angela and her sisters are up to something and causing big time problems. They need our help. We’ll take the broom bus and who all wants to go?” stated Crone.
“Sign me up! And Angel and Baby, and Ron too.” said Tena.
“Me too!” Janice and Elouise both replied at the same time.
“Going, please” stated Sarah.
“Add me and my pet chicken Bernie please” replied Elizabeth L
“Wouldn’t miss it, going.” said Elizabeth P.
Added to that were Jennifer, Deb, Debra, Jurni, Elaine, Cindy, Susan, Lyn, Luisa and Tracy.
“Ok, so that’s 18 of us, plus pets. “ stated Crone.
Everybody yelled at one time “Broom Bus”
Crone laughed. “I was just going to say we’ll take George The Broom Bus. Except of course for Elaine who is taking Monty and flying on Shield and Jurni who will be on Kam. You all can fly here and we’ll leave here and head to Grim County. Bring an overnight bag. I will send George, Mem and Storm to pick all of you up while I am attending to things. Be ready before sunrise, and hopefully we can leave at Sunrise.”
Everyone agreed that was a good plan.
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Later that evening Crone called Rhiannon to let her know when they would be there.
“Hi Rhiannon, we should arrive a few hours after sunrise. There will be 18 of us, and 2 dragons, 1 Pegasus, 1 chicken, 2 canines, and about 6 felines.” said Crone.
“Wonderful. We have room for all of you. We’ll put you up here in the hotel rooms above the Bar, we have been renovating them so we can have a Bed and Breakfast, and thankfully we have enough done for all of you if you don’t mind doubling up. Hopefully you all can figure out what Angela and her sisters are up too. We usually don’t worry about them magic wise as they never really paid attention in all of the Craft Classes, plus even though they have magic; theirs is along the lines of Sex Appeal, Lust, and Attractiveness. If they have any other they’ve never show it, and they really have never developed the magic they have. But suddenly they are running around apparently trying to cast spells, which thankfully don’t work correctly.” Rhiannon replied.
“Cerri told us something about Charm?” asked Crone”
Rhiannon sighed. “They keep saying something about being Charmed or some such nonsense.”
“We’ll figure it out. See you early tomorrow”
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Sunrise was starting to peak over the horizon as Crone and friends got ready for liftoff.
“Is everyone strapped in and ready? Are the pets secured? Mem and Storm have informed me that we are going to go very, very fast this time. Jurni and Elaine that applies to you all too, apparently the spell will effect Kam and Shield also.“ Crone informed everyone.
Mem began the spell for George the Broom Bus as the countdown began.
“Takeoff in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6” and everyone chimed in “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” And ZOOM, ZIP, George took off like a rocket as Kam and Shield did also.
“Yeehaw!” yelled Ron as they went zipping by a commercial jet.
“Ron why are you yelling like a cowboy when you are dressed as Sherlock Holmes?” asked Lyn
Tena mumbled “Because he’s lost his mind. He even wanted me to wear a Dr. Watson outfit and I had to put my foot down, and gave him a big NO.”
“Because I am a cowboy Holmes. Because we are zooming right along and I felt like yelling.” replied Ron.
“OKKAAY” responded Lyn and Tena rolled her eyes.
Jurni and Elaine both were trying to say something but they were going so fast that the wind took most of the words away from the bus.
“This……blast. At this…….soon. “ yelled Jurni who was on the left side of the broom bus.
“Crone…….I…..it!” yelled Elaine who was on the right side of the broom bus.
“Crone, Cindy, Deb and Debra and I were talking and we think Angela and her sisters are calling themselves the Charmed ones.” said Jennifer
“Yes, you remember that TV show from the 90’s called Charmed, don’t you Crone?” asked Deb.
“If you remember there were 3 sisters who were supposed to be witches.” Debra said.
“Because those sisters called themselves or were known as the Charmed one.” stated Cindy.
“ETA is estimated to be 15 minutes Crone.” announced Luisa
“I think they’re on to something, it makes sense.” commented Tracy.
“I agree those girls seem the type to believe that fiction.” replied Sarah.
“So perhaps we should hunt them up and start making references to the show.” said Susan
“Good idea. We’ll act like we know all about the show.” stated Janice.
“Maybe throw in some Sabrina the Teenage Witch references too.” Commented Elouise.
“Well we have a plan that makes sense Crone. What do you think.” asked Elizabeth L
“It’s something to start with that seems to make sense” replied Crone.
“Oh good, now let’s make plans on what fun we are going to have, and what good food we are going to eat!” said Elizabeth P.
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The friends had arrived and were now settling in after chatting with Rhiannon and her sisters. In a bit they had made plans to go to the bar and restaurant and have breakfast. Stacy and Tracy promised them a big breakfast and everyone was hungry.
Luisa laid her fork down. “I am completely stuffed. Thank you it was excellent.”
Pegysue, Shield and Kam had been lodged in the rear patio area and were finishing their breakfast, and the rest of the pets were eating theirs also. Monty and Storm had steak and the cats were finishing up their mixed buffet of tuna, fish and salmon.
“Are you done yet Ron?” asked Tena. “I can’t believe you are still stuffing your face!”
“Hey, I was hungry! I need to fuel my brain.” replied Ron.
“We’re glad you are here, and happy you enjoyed the food.” said Rhiannon. “Have you any ideas?”
“We think that they have been watching the old TV show Charmed and think they are like the sisters in it.” said Cindy.
“Which is why they keep calling themselves the Charmed ones.” remarked Deb.
“And no doubt they are reading fiction books and watching other TV shows also. “ commented Lyn.
“So can you tell us more about their actual knowledge or powers?” asked Debra.
“Ok, Angela seems to have the talent or power if you will of attractiveness. She works at the clothing shop where she does very well providing fashion tips. She never paid attention in our Craft classes and I don’t think she, nor have her sisters tried to develop any of their Witchy skills. Monica seems to be gifted with causing others to be attracted to her sexually. And she really didn’t pay attention in classes either. She and Dominique own a salon where they cut hair, do makeup, nails and so on. Dominique appears to have the talent of sex appeal and again really didn’t do well in classes.” replied Rhiannon.
“So would they be able to do spells easily do you think?” asked Jurni.
“Do a spell? Yes, easily, that would be a no.” answered Cerri.
“As you all know, magic flows easier the more developed it is. They could do a spell, but rather or not it would be successful is iffy.” said Kelly.
“Well, we might have an idea to find out information.” said Susan.
“Yes, a group of us that they should not see as threatening can go to the salon and get a manicure, or style or something and make conversation and see what we can pick up.” said Elaine.
“And another group of us can go to the shop and chat Angela up.” said Elouise
“Some of us can do some media research and others can go meander around and see what we can hear on the street.” said Jurni.
“Do they go to a bar or club or something we can check out?” asked Tracy.
“Yes they go to a bar slash club called the Perfect 10.” replied Tracy Grim.
“Ok we’ve got a plan, let’s finalize it and get on with it” said Crone.
“You all can meet back here for a late lunch and fill each other and us in on what you find out.” commented Stacy.
So Crone and her friends divided up into groups. Elaine, Elouise, Elizabeth P and Elizabeth L would go to the Salon. Cindy, Deb, Debra, and Jurni would go to the shop. Ron, Tena, Tracy, and Luisa would go try and talk to folks. Jennifer, Crone, and Susan would check social media and Lyn, Janice and Sarah would go to the bar. They would all meet back at Rhiannon’s bar for lunch and to share information.
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Everyone had made it back and were bursting at the seams to tell what they had found out. They had just finished their lunches and were waiting on Ron to finish up.
“Ok, we found out that Temu, which is a Chinese shopping site has the “Charmed Book of Shadows for sale.” said Jennifer.
“And the TV shows Charmed, Sabrina, The Witches of Eastwick, and various other movies of the same genre are available to watch, download or buy from streaming services.” Susan informed the group.
“And their FB accounts all hint to them discovering a life changing secret.” said Crone. “By the way, did Mem, Blanche, MJ and Minkie come in handy?”
“Oh they did Crone. The first thing out of Angela’s mouth was that they looked like Kit on Charmed.” replied Cindy.
“Yes, she asked as if they were our familiars and kept trying to get them to come to her.” answered Debra.
“And she wondered if they could talk like Salem on Sabrina.” commented Deb.
“She even asked us what kind of Witches we were, or what our talents were. So we just gave her answers like sewing, knitting, baking and so on. We asked her what kind of Witch she was, and she said she and her sisters were very special witches. They’ve definitely been watching movies and TV to get the wrong information.” said Jurni.
“We went to the salon, and even though they are nasty little wannabe’s, that Monica can do a great pedi and mani.” and Elizabeth P showed off her freshly done nails. “Monica of course fished for information and wondered if I had any powers and I told her I had an affinity for winged creatures like butterflies. She told me that she and her sisters had found out a life changing secret and were going to make some big changes.
“When she said that I said OH, like the sisters in Charmed! She seemed pleased I made that comparison and said that they were ready to fight all the evil Warlocks.” Elouise said.
“Whatever other failings Dominique has, doing hair is not one of them. She did a fantastic job on my style.” Elizabeth L showed off her new do. “She asked if we came for the celebration and I said yes. I told her we were quite interested in the Craft since we had seen so many shows and movies about it. Then I asked her if she was a Witch, and she said yes she and her sisters were born into a magical family. So I asked her if it was true that Witches had special powers and she said that evil warlocks had stolen her and her sisters’ powers but they were working on getting them back.”
“So with that opening in the conversation I of course commented that it was just like Charmed. She said yes, that the show was written about her family! My is she delusional! commented Elaine.
“We talked to several people and just about everyone ended up saying that they knew someone who had something happen to them thanks to Angela et. al. “ said Tracy.
“Yes there were reports of people getting hair where they shouldn’t, losing their hair, growing warts, having their complexion turn funny colors and on and on.” reported Luisa.
“Don’t forget about the lady who said she caught them trying to steal her broom, and the man who got pointed ears.” said Tena.
“Nor the elderly lady who said they told her they were going to take her powers, but ended up turning her porch swing into a kiddie swing.” reported Ron.
“We went to the bar, and ran into some folks who don’t particular care for the sisters. Apparently they’ve quite the reputation for breaking up couples and then dating the fellow.” said Janice.
“So one girl named Bunny told us that they were bragging that they found a Book of Shadows and were going to embrace their destiny and become the most powerful witches in Grim County.” Sarah commented.
“Yeah, she seemed really happy to spill the beans on those three.” agreed Lyn.
“They really have gone over the edge and gotten out of hand” said Rhiannon. “Kelly do you think we should send for the Council of Elders so they can hear what they’ve found out?
“Just going to suggest that myself, Tracy and I will go get them.” said Stacy
“The girls will be back in a bit with the Council of Elders and you can tell them what you’ve found out.” said Cerri.
Just then Angela and her 2 sisters stormed through the doors.
“We’ve come to get what is ours you evil Warlocks!” screamed Angela.
“Take the familiars first.” And they tried to cast a spell which backfired causing all the cats and dogs and Bernie the Hen to start talking.
“You stupid bleached blonde bimbos! What in the name of the goddess have you tried to do now!” Bit, Rhiannon’s cat yelled.
“Who you calling Evil, you wannabes?” asked Mem “I can show you evil!” And out came Mem’s claws.
“You come near my Witches and I will scratch your eyes out you ugly hags!” screeched Angel.
“And I will help her!” yelled Baby.
“Who do you think you are?” asked Storm. “Because I am a very protective German Shepherd who won’t have a problem biting you in your asses!”
“Get em Storm, I’ll help too!” said Monty.
Well all of that was going on, Blanche, MJ, Minkie Ann and Bernie the hen were circling round the three from behind. Suddenly Bernie flew up on top of Angela’s head, pecked and scratched her and laid an egg, jumped over to Monica and then Dominique doing the same. As soon as she was done, MJ, Minkie and Blanche all jumped up on top of their heads, broke the eggs and in turn massaged the egg into their scalps, with their claw out.
The three were screaming and yelling and dancing around.
“Well that’s what I call having egg on your face!” said Lyn. And everyone started pointing at the three and laughing.
“Laugh all you want, we are going to steal all of your powers!” screeched Monica. At that everyone began to laugh and at that point Stacy and Tracy Grim rushed in with the Council of Elders.
“What in the name of Danu is going on” thundered Minerva Cook. Behind her were the other Elder Council members.
“Oh no” whined Angela. “Look at all the evil warlocks!” And she and her sisters began to cry.
Everyone gathered round to inform the Council what had been going on while the pets all circled around Angela and her sisters and detaining them.
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“So all the nasty spells that have been going on have been the work of Angela, Monica and Dominque is what you are telling me? Because they watched a bunch of TV shows and movies, thought they were accurate depictions of Witches and what we do and then got ahold of a fake Book of Shadows and tried to steal everyone’s powers. Is that about the gist of the matter?” asked Athena Morris?
“Yes Elders.” replied Crone and all her friends and Rhiannon, her sisters and cousins.
“What do you have to say for yourselves?” and Minerva turned to Angela and her sisters.
“We just know we are special. We are the prettiest women in Grim County, we have the best figures and we dress the best. So we know we are the Charmed Ones. And we want our powers!! We’ve been defending ourselves from evil Warlocks. And those should be our familiars. “ answered Angela.
“Prettiest my hind paw! You all are the nastiest, ugliest, most horrible, narcissistic, self-centered, ignorant bunch of women in Grim County!” injected Bit.
Hera Wilson stood up and intoned “Wind blow, thunder crack, lightning flash and rains that slash, undo all the spells these three Charmed wannabe’s have done.”
“There, that should undo all of the spells they have done, and return everyone including the pets to the way they were before.” said Hera.
“Angela, if you and your sisters had paid attention in Craft classes you would know that male witches are called witches. The only persons called Warlocks, which means “twister of truth” are those practitioners of ceremonial magick who turned to dark magick and poison to harm others and then blamed the innocent for their handiwork.” Athena informed them.
Minerva began “You would have also learned that Wicca is a religion that was created in 1939 by Gerald Gardner who combined elements of traditional Witchcraft with Ceremonial Magick and various Eastern religions. That should have been your first clue that your Charmed nonsense was just that, make believe. You would have also learned that Ceremonial Magick was the use of ritual magic based on the Kabbalah and using demons and angels. We are not Wiccans nor Ceremonial Practitioners!”
“Finally, you would have learned that you cannot take or steal anyone else’s powers or knowledge. It doesn’t matter what you do to them, even if you kill them, you can’t take their powers or knowledge. You would have also been able to recognize that TV shows, cozy Witch books, new age books, movies and the like are all fiction. There isn’t a bit of truth in it. It’s all made up. You would have learned that you need to study and develop your talents and skills to be more knowledgeable and powerful. We will now decide your punishment.” Blade informed them.
Everyone waited to hear what Angela and her sisters’ punishment would be.
Finally the Council stood.
“We’ve have reached a decision, first we are going to destroy your so called books of magic and Books of Shadows.” With a wave of his hand a pile of books appeared on the table in front of Blade. With another wave of his hand everything was reduced to a pile of dust.
“Second we’ve decided to block your televisions, tablets and computers from being able to watch any more of your preferred Witch fiction.” and Athena snapped her fingers. “You’ll find you will no longer be able to watch any Sabrina, Charmed, Practical Magic and that ilk.”
“Third for harming people, trying to kill them and steal their powers and magical items and pets we will be binding all of your magical abilities. You won’t be able to do any spells or magic whatsoever.” Minerva informed them as she moved to stand next to Athena, Blade and Hera.
“And last since you have shown just how ignorant you are of the Craft, its history and all things pertaining to Grim County, you are required to take all the classes you should have paid attention to. All 6 years of them, and to be even considered to have your magical abilities unbound, you must pass them with grades of Excellent or Outstanding.” Hera said.
The Council members stood next to each other and together chanted. “By earth, air, fire and water, we bind all magical talents and take away your abilities to cast any type of spell or do any magic of any kind, this is your sentence, your punishment Angela, Monica and Dominique for harming others. If you or anyone else tries to break this binding of your magic and abilities, your talents, magic and abilities will be forever bound as will theirs. And as we will it, so mote it be.”
At this Angela, Monica and Dominique started crying and ran out of the bar.
“Sad situation, but had to be done. I hope they’ve learned from their mistakes and take advantage of the out we’ve given them to get back their magic.” And Hera dusted her hands together. “Come Council members, let us go record this in the records.” And they turned and left.
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Everyone was enjoying the Samhain Celebration now that everything and everyone had been returned to normal. Crone and her friends were joining in the games, rituals and contests and feasting on all the good food.
“I really don’t know which I like better, the butternut squash soup, the pumpkin soup, or the Chili” remarked Elouise.
“I love the butternut acorn squash myself.” commented Sue.
“The corn chowder is my favorite.” said Elaine.
“It’s all about the deserts my dear, all the deserts.” and Elizabeth P took a big bite of her apple walnut cake.
“I think Elizabeth P that you and I both have over indulged in the sweet department today.” and Elizabeth L reached for another piece of pumpkin bread.
The friends were all gathered around together eating and chatting when Rhiannon and her sister and cousins walked up to them.
“Thank you for coming to celebrate with us and for solving what Angela and her sisters were up too.” said Rhiannon.
“Thank you for inviting us and we were happy to help.” replied Crone.
Then Hera Wilson clapped her hands and asked for silence. The entire building went silent.
“To Crone and her friends and all of their animal friends, thank you for your help.” said Hera. “Now we all raise our glasses in a salute of thanks and friendship to you.” Everyone in the entire building raised their glasses to Crone and her friends. Crone and her friends all started saying thank you and shaking hands with folks who were coming up to them. Even the pets were getting petted.
“We’ll be leaving soon, but we hope you invite us again to join in the celebrations. Happy Samhain to one and all.” Crone told Rhiannon.
And then everyone joined in and said “Happy Samhain and here is to a New Cycle around the sun.”
The end for now.
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