[center][h3] There is Always Room for Expansion [/h3][/center] 
[sub]collab with Teh Bishop, Zi Ellion, Ta Libby and La Shaggy [/sub] 

The door was a heavy oaken thing, with swirling designs that seemed to shift of their own accord, adding to the mystery of what sort of spells had been used to seal it. Jenny surveyed the barrier, as she had several times before. "So, what spells have you tried, Rose?"

[color=BC8F8F]"Hardly anything, I dare not explore it on my own lest something...unexpected happen," [/color] She said, flicking another bolt of enegry at the door, causing the ruins to flash again, this time leave a shadow of themselves on the door once the magic had faded. [color=BC8F8F]"Plus, I didn't think it would do to have whatever is in there come out while we all slept,"[/color]

Mirai returned from sending her message, crossing her arms as she glanced at the door. "[color=ed1c24]You say that as if you're certain something is behind there.[/color]" She teased, turning to look over her shoulder at the sound of footsteps. The flame she had sent with her message danced around her head, landing in her palm just as Rena walked around the corner. "[color=ed1c24]Ah, there he is. Glad you could join us. Rose has a question for you.[/color]"


[color=BC8F8F]"Ah. Rena, I'm happy you could join us this fine night,"[/color]  she said, taking his arm and leading him towards the door. [color=BC8F8F]"Take a look, tell me what you think and if you can open it. Take your time dear,"[/color]

As Rose approached him, Rena tensed up, fearful of their leader's touch but then relaxed as she took his hand on hers. Arriving before the door, he tried to concentrate on it in hopes to relieve the built up anxiety within him, they were counting on him. [color=00bfff]"I.. It's of Egyptian origin. You can tell by the cursive hieroglyphs that are u..used in forming the seal. It was used in ancient times to write religious documents and spells."[/color]-he began to explain while remembering a few pages that he read from the Book of the Dead. While explaining this he ran his magic imbued fingers accros the door, seeing the writing light up then fade once again.

[color=00bfff]"I recognize most of the words carved in the stone doors. The character for "death" and  "witch" are the most used ones. As can be seen in the warning written above the door.
[I]Beware those who enter for only death awaits a mere human.
For those who are gifted in the arts of magick, eternal pain and torture awaits their soul.[/I]"[/color]- Rena read in one breath, a shiver ran down his spine while reading the second part. Was this a torture device or a creature meant to haunt witches? Why would they even create something that could destroy them?

Studying the locking mechanism for a couple more minutes he turned to the others:[color=00bfff]"See the 5 snake heads that join in the middle of the door? They are a blood collecting mechanism which puts the locks in motion and unlocks the door. A..and as I've read so far, it requires the blood of 5 witches, among them must be the one who sealed the door or a descendant of said person."[/color]-the boy finished explaining, unrest and fear held his heart captive as it took all he had not too shake out of fear. This wasn't right, it didn't feel right. It was locked for a reason and here they come along opening what could be Pandora's Box.

[color=00bfff]"A..A..about the barrier, all that is needed is to wet your hands with your blood and press against a snake head. The middle one is reserved for the descendant. The seal protects it from magical and physical attacks but the blood of a witch allows passage through the seal. But don't activate your magic once you're passed it, you may lose a hand."[/color]- and at that, Rena finished explaining the process needed to open the door.

[color=00bfff]"May..maybe we should not open it."[/color]- Rena gulped in an attempt to muster some courage in order to defy his misstresses.
[color=00bfff]"We don't know what awaits us behind the doors, except eternal pain and torture for our souls that is."[/color]- and at this point the boy was visibly shaking and avoided direct eye contact with the others.

"A blood seal. Typical. I bet this was Lorelai's handiwork; she had a thing for blood magic, from what I've read." Jenny glanced around at the rest of the coven. "I say we open it now. We're going to need to do it sooner or later, so why don't we do it now while we've got the witches here to do it with?"

"[color=ed1c24]Despite the amount of confidence I have in our lovely leader, there is not one of us that can split into two... That and I assume the spell can tell if someone's blood is used more than once. Where would we get the fifth witch? We sent the others downstairs to deal with the creature.[/color]"

[color=BC8F8F]"Then perhaps we should seek out a fifth, not the killing team, I dare say that they will be tied up for a while, but surely there must be a witch close enough to call at a time like this," [/color] Said Rose looking at the runes.[color=BC8F8F] "How sure are you Rena?"[/colo] asked Rose gently. [color=BC8F8F]"Is what you are saying more of a guess? Or do you feel like you know this information to be true?" [/color] there is a faint echo of doubt in her voice.  Taking a hold of the boy so that her hand wrapped around the back of his neck. [color=BC8F8F]"Besides, you will be protected, apart from your mistress, you've nothing to fear," [/color] Turning to Mirai she spoke in an easy tone. [color=BC8F8F]"Do you think Sunni and yourself could find such a person  before the end of the night?" [/color]

[color=00bfff]"I..I'm only translating what is written."[/color]- the boy responded as he looked into her eyes for but a few seconds before looking away.
Her touch against his skin soothed his anxiety up to a point, enough to make him stop shaking at least.
[color=00bfff]"And I'm confident in my knowledge of the language[/color]"- Rena finished while lifting his head and looking her in the eyes.

Mirai nodded, uncrossing her arms. "[color=ed1c24]I suppose I could find someone for you if I really have to. Might be tough with the hunters so close but I'll make do. Friendly invitation or can I be a little bossy?[/color]" She asked, the same flash of excitement behind her eyes as when she had suggested an attack on the hunters earlier in the night. 


[color=BC8F8F]"This is a matter that is very dear to my heart. I would make who ever it is that you select feel very wanted and you need to be willing to make them an offer that they can not refuse, interpret that as you will,"[/color]  said Rose, tapping one of her nails thoughfully on the back of Rena's neck. [color=BC8F8F]"Although, try to keep the dramatics down, I do want this door open before sun-up," [/color]

"[color=ed1c24]As you wish.[/color]" Mirai swept her upper body into a low bow, spinning on her toes to exit the way she had entered. It didn't take the young witch very long at all to reach the hall where her beastly companion awaited her return. Dropping down from the ceiling, Sunni greeted her master awaiting her orders. "[color=ed1c24]Looks like we get to go on an adventure.[/color]" She purred, jumping lightly onto the creature's back the pair took off into the night air. "[color=ed1c24]Before sunrise... Doesn't give me much time to work with. We'll have to work quickly.[/color]" 

"So, a thought just occurred to me." Jenny pursed her lips for a second. "Does anyone know what's supposed to be behind this door? I'd feel pretty foolish if we did all this work for no real gain."

[color=BC8F8F]"What ever is behind that door certainly has Rena scared enough,"[/color] Said Rose, [color=BC8F8F]"And noone would go through all the effort of sealing off something if it wasn't of value, but if it turns out to be a folly quest, I shall reward you none the less. Can you think of something you'd like to have should we find nothing?"[/color]

[i]What I want is to lead this coven. What I want is omnipotence. What I want is everything... but since I can't have that right now, I suppose I shall have to settle.[i/] "Hmm. There's a book of infernal knowledge I'm looking for- The Rite of Phagoriel. If you could get the word out to other covens that I'm looking for a copy, I would be pleased indeed."

[color=BC8F8F]"Of course,"[/color] Said Rose. [color=BC8F8F]"Rena, I think that Jenny would agree that we should take time for a meal until Mirai returns,"[/color]

[color=00bfff]"Yes, at once mistress."[/color] - Rena takes his leave from the group and heads for the kitchen area.
[color=708090]"Onee-chan you're back!"[/color]- a little girl emerged from the cooking area before Rena could enter.
[color=00bfff]"Rise, you're still awake? It's way past bed time. You should be asleep."[/color]
[color=708090]"I saw a nightmare and can't sleep now. Come sleep with me."[/color]
Rena looked at his little sister with concerned eyes. Was this place making her see nightmares or was it just a normal bad dream? She was here because of him so he had to take care of her. The least he could do was to offer her comfort.
[color=00bfff]"Sure, just wait a little longer as I prepare some food. Do you want anything to eat?"[/color]
[color=708090]"I ate when I was waiting here. I'm just very tired"[/color]-she finished with a yawn.
Rena finished preparing some snacks, picked a bottle of wine and water and put them all in a tray. Along he took the tray, up to the waiting room where he found the other 2 witches waiting. Leaving the tray on the table he poured drinks to his mistresses as per their request, if they had any and left again for the kitchen, parting with these words:[color=00bfff]"If you need anything, I'll be in the kitchen preparing dinner."[/color]

Arriving at the kitchen, he was greeted by the sight of his sister barely staying awake with half closed eyes. He took her on his back and lead her to his bedroom, put her on the bed and tucked her in. As he was about to leave, a small hand reached for his robes-[color=708090]"Stay."[/color]- came her soft sleepy voice.
Sitting on the bed Rena caressed his little sisters forehead -[color=00bfff]"I'm here, don't worry. I'll always be here by your side. I'll always protect you. I won't let anyone hurt you."[/color]-the boy said with a smooth voice. Even after she fell asleep, the boy stood over her, watching his little sister sleep peacefully, something which also soothed his heart.

Minutes passed as he stood there but alas he decided to get back to work. Closing the door behind him, he felt tears streaming down his face. Reaching with one hand to wipe them away he said with a trembling tearful voice-[color=00bfff]"What?"[/color]


----meanwhile-----

Taking some of the food  out into the hall, Rose then saw the witch, El, who had come to their door ealier that night. 

It was, perhaps, the excitement of exploring the door that made the group all but abandoned the girl for the door. [color=BC8F8F]""Sorry for that,"[/color] said Rose softly, offing El a goblet of wine.[color=BC8F8F]" "We...are very passionate here, I think we assumed you follow," [/color]
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