The small cobblestone house sat perched on the edge of the cliff. It's rickety wood and rope bridge, that
connected it to the rest of the world, was unable to support any weight.
A young witch sat on the window sill petting her large black familiar.
It purred in her lap with every stroke. They were both filled with excitement
in anticipation of the upcoming holiday celebrations. Hallows Eve signaled the beginning of their
New Year and the celebrations were always memorable.
" Just one more day Selena and
we will be free to do as we please." She said as she stroked the big black
cat. " No rules, no Watchers and no punishments."
The cat began to knead her right thigh, unsheathed its nails, swiped her
leg and drew blood. Lucinda dropped the cat as she jumped up surprised. Selena
came over and rubbed her body over Lucinda's legs, then licked the spot where
the blood landed. Lucinda twirled with glee, it was almost time.
She turned and looked out the
window, waiting for any movement. The
trees swayed and erupted with chatter, carrying information to those who lived
in the shadows. A loud cry from her bedroom sent her running in its
direction. Selena was twisting, writhing
and jutting into the most unnatural positions.
The transformation was painful and got worse every year. She was sad for
her pet but also filled with excitement at the thought of the fun they were
going to have for the next 24 hours.
~
By daybreak the transformation was
complete. Lucinda, tucked in her bed, felt a soft hand caress her face and
cheek. The warm body that cupped hers smelled familiar even though it was
different.
" Luccccinda." the silky
voice purred. " I want to go out
and play."
A small bell signaled Selena's departure from Lucinda's bed. She
listened as Selena went from room to room exploring as if for the first time,
sounding her bell along the way.
Lucinda rose, put both feet on the floor and went into the kitchen. The amount of blood Selena needed to transform,
left her emaciated and famished. She ate nosily from the open bowls, jars and
containers she could find. Throwing open
the refrigerator she spotted strawberry jam and
began licking the sticky
substance from her fingers. The
lapping sounds drew Selena's
attention and she came up from the root cellar.
She saw Lucinda sitting on the floor in front of the refrigerator and
slid into the small space next to her. Lucinda stroked her pet and allowed her
to lick the sweet jam from her fingers. They spent the day eating and sleeping.
The transformation was hard on both of them.
~
" We need to start getting
ready Lucinnnnda." Selena said as
she stretched and arced her back in sheer delight.
" Yes, my sweet. Time is of
the essence."
Both of the women jumped out of the
bed. Lucinda felt strong, renewed and full of energy. She went to the radio and
turned it up as loud as it could go and they danced as they readied themselves
for the evening.
" You go first." Selena
said as she nudged Lucinda to the front the full length mirror, turned her
around and around. When she stopped her she said. "
Say it , say it."
Lucinda rolled her eyes and said
" Fine."
She stood in front of the mirror,
closed her eyes and recited the important
words.
"
On this, our Hallows eve, tonight of all nights,
may I be
alluring, bewitching and desirable
in their
sight.
Cloak me in the Temptress Veil and into the
darkness,
I will sail.
Decadence, debauchery and even more,
this Hallows Eve I will explore."
Lucinda finished, looked at Selena
who appeared afraid and was panting. The
two women stared at each other then fell onto the floor laughing at their
silliness. They made up that poem after Selena's first transformation and
Lucinda's first unescorted Hallows Eve celebration.
" Let's get ready to rummmmmmmmble!"
Selena mimicked the boxing announcer she heard on the radio.
The two woman danced, put on
makeup, changed clothes a few times and when they were ready, they were ready.
" There." Lucinda said
looking Selena over. " You are breath taking in any form."
" And you, are purrrrrrrfect
as well."
Lucinda called her broom and they
were off into the night.
~
Selena and Lucinda sat on the roof of the plain two story house and
watched the children running through the streets yelling, screaming and
laughing. Some kids were covered in chocolate, while others were yelling
"Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat." They
watched in awe until the sun went down and the children were safely in their beds.
They waited, occasionally
smelling the air for the scent for hedonism. Selena tapped Lucinda and pointed at the
quaint white house tucked away in the
bushes. The stream of adults entering made
Lucinda smile.
" Let's go." she said as
she summoned her broom. " Over there." she whispered to it. Broom set
them down behind a large oak. Holding hands they ran to the door and knocked. The red door opened and a very handsome man
said " Hello."
©9/26/2013
