Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:10:51 -0600
From: Chris Candler <candlerc@gmail.com>
Subject: Back Off 3

"Back Off – Chapter 3"
By: Chris Candler
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Usual Disclaimers Apply
Sean: 18 \ Brown Hair \ Brown Eyes \ 6'2" \ 205 lbs of muscle \ 9" cut
Aaron: 14 \ Blonde Hair \ Blue Eyes \ 5'2" \ 100 lbs \ 5" cut

<<<Aaron: 5 Year Prior>>

Aaron sat in the hot attic it was his 9h birthday and he was crying and
bleeding on the dusty floor. He had just been beaten by his drunken father
because he didn't do the dishes quick enough.

As Aaron sat crying he noticed a book. He had never noticed it before so he
was curious. As the tears fell freely from his ice blue eyes, he rose and
crossed the room to the mysterious "new arrival."

On the front of the book was a symbol he had never seen before. Aaron
opened the cover a letter fell to the floor. He bent down to pick it up and
saw the words on the front of the envelope. The letter was old and
addressed to him. Aaron's life was about to change and he was oblivious to
the fact. Aaron opened the letter and began to read.

<<< >>>

Aaron, I am sorry I couldn't be there to protect you from the world or your
father. Though I loved him very much it broke my heart to know the man he
would become. You have had a difficult life full of sadness and abuse I
have been there with you the whole time though you couldn't see me.

Your life is about to change Aaron and it will be even harder than it is
now, but know that in the end the fight is always worth it...love is always
worth it. You will have received this letter on your 9th birthday for a
reason. You have a heritage that goes beyond time itself. You may not
believe this at first, but soon I will show you just how true my words to
you are.

You are probably confused as to how I know all of this even though I died
when you were born. The truth is not easy, but I could see your future. I
knew all of the events that were to come. Though you may be angry it is
necessary to know that these things happened for a reason. You must be
prepared for what is to come.

Aaron, I have sent this book to you to guide you on your path. It is
essential that you study it well. The truth is not easy, but I come from a
long line of witches and all of the knowledge of our past is written within
these pages. Aaron, you hold the blood of a most powerful family. You are
the future for our blood line to survive. You may not be physically strong,
but you are more powerful than you think. I know you are scared an probably
don't believe in this, but it is imperative that you cast the spell on the
first page of this book

BEFORE midnight tonight if you don't all will be lost.  I know this is a
lot to take in, but now that I have told you the truth about our family,
here are my words to you: Know that I love you and always will. Know that
your brother will always be there to protect and watch over you. You have a
hard road ahead of you full of danger and sadness...but also filled with
love. Cast the spell and unlock your powers. I will be able to come to you
for a short while and I need to explain some things to you that I can't
write in this letter. Remember that the only way to survive these trials is
with knowledge, trust, and MOST importantly love.

My dearest Aaron I love you so much it hurts, but I will be there to help
you from here on. You will never be alone.

Love Always, Mom

<<< >>>

As Aaron read the letter tears continued to fall from his face, but no
longer of pain and sadness but the feeling of his mother's love surrounded
him. Though he knew he should be shocked by the revelation, Aaron believed
and trusted his mother and her advice. Aaron could always feel something
inside him; something different. Aaron knew instantly that she was being
truthful and he was going to do exactly as she said...he would unlock his
power.

Aaron waited for Sean to go for his jog and he knew that Sean would be gone
at least a couple of hours. Aaron opened the book and began gathering the
things necessary for the spell. It took Aaron an hour to collect all of the
things necessary to complete the ritual for unlocking his power but once
set he began.

<<< >>>

Aaron drew the circle 9 feet in diameter and drew the Star of David in the
center. After the circle was drawn Aaron placed 4 white candles, one for
each cardinal direction, and lit them in sequence from north to west. Aaron
walked the circle clock wise three times and then stood in the middle of
the circle and the star. Aaron started the casting: "St. Michael protects
me; guide me with a sure hand. Cast the evil away. Prince of heaven I
embrace thee."

"St. Gabriel makes me wise. Allow me to see the truth. Allow me to see into
the hearts of man."

"St. Raphael heals me. Grant me the ability to heal others. Grant me the
ability to heal the body and the heart.

"Azreal, angel of death hear my call. Protect me from the darkness. Oh
angel of death, I call my mother back to me. Hear my prayer. I offer to
thee my blood in the name of the God most high."

With the last summons Aaron took the blade and cut his hand. As the blood
flowed freely to the center of the star, it disappeared when it touched the
floor. Suddenly each of the four angles appeared at the four cardinal
points. Michael spoke first.

"Aaron, you have called seeking a favor from the angels of God. You
sacrifice and strength in life and the pain endured was sacrifice enough. I
grant you protection in the form of your brother. His strength will be your
shield and your sword. For your true love for him binds you to him. I will
grant him the ability to sense when you are in need. Go with the blessings
of God."

Then the angel disappeared. St. Gabriel spoke:

"Aaron, you are smart and are wise. You have spent much of your life in
torment. Your sacrifice and love for all people allows me to grant you this
gift. You will have the ability to read into people's heart and know their
true intentions. You will be able to guide others to their true path. This
is the will of the God most high. Share your wisdom with others and teach
them how to love."

With those words the angel disappeared. St. Raphael spoke:

"Aaron, you have endured much in your short life. You have been tested by
God to see if you are worthy of your gifts. You struggles have been hard
but know that God loves you. The pain you have suffered allows me to grant
you this gift. You have the ability to heal. You can heal yourself and you
can heal others. Only true love will guide you in this ability. Remember to
heal the hearts of others and share this gift from God."  With that he too
disappeared. Azreal left his cardinal point and embraced Aaron.

"Aaron, I am the angel of death. I was there at your birth and your mother
traded your life for hers. Only a sacrifice of pure love such as hers
allows me to return her for a short period of time. I grant you this gift
with love."  As soon as he spoke he had disappeared and in the center of
the circle with him his mother took form.

Aaron stared at her, she was beautiful and had tears in her eyes. Aaron
began sobbing. His mother ran to his side and embraced him in a hug. Aaron
hugged her fiercely then looked into her ice blue eyes; his eyes. He could
see into her soul. She was beautiful and pure of heart. Aaron instantly
knew how much like her he was.

"My dear Aaron, I so wished I could have held you in my arms when you were
born. Azreal gave me a choice of living or dying, I loved you so much I
could never imagine a world without your pure heart. I knew you had to
live. I gave my life willingly knowing this day would come and I could hold
you in my arms." His mother said with tears in his eyes.

"Mom, my life has been one wreck after another. It is hard for
me. Sometimes I just want it to end. Every time things got bad, I could
feel you with me. You gave me the strength to carry on. Sean has always
been there for me and you have guided him to protect me. Mom, I love Sean
but I am also IN love with him. I know it is wrong, but I can't help the
way I feel. He makes time stop, he makes my heart beat, and he is my
world." Aaron said with such conflict.

"Aaron, only society views it as wrong. You and Sean are MEANT to be
together. This was already planned. You need Sean and you need his
love. The trials to come will require both of you to be as one. You will
learn over the next year the secrets of our family. When the time comes,
you will know how and when to make the connection to Sean." His mother said
with love.

Aaron didn't know what to say. His mother had put his fear to rest; his
fear of being rejected by his brother and ruining his relationship. Aaron
had never been happier at this moment. He could be with his mother (even if
only for a short time), he felt that he could love his brother like he had
always wanted, and he has found, most of all, peace.

"Aaron, you have unlocked you powers and you need to learn how to use
them. Your powers are of the water and of the air. You can heal the hearts,
minds, bodies, and souls of others. You are true love, pure, innocent, and
caring. Your brother's powers are more complicated but they are what we
call offensive powers. He is of the earth and of fire. He commands strength
and power. Both of you abilities will be shown when the time is right. But
for now you need to know that you MUST combine the earth, air, fire, and
water. Once you have bonded the elements you will release the final
element...spirit. It is the spirit of true love. It will never steer you
wrong. Follow your heart and you will know when the time is right to bond
these together. You must learn all you can from the book, read it, memorize
it, practice it, and most of all feel the love in it. Our time is short but
I had to tell you how much I love you. I will always be there to guide you
even if you can't see me. Goodbye my son...my love."

His mother disappeared with one final embrace. Aaron stood there in
tears. He had finally gotten his wish. He just wanted to hold his mother
once...His heart was complete. When Aaron finally came back to his senses
he looked to find all of his wounds were healed. His father had beaten him
severely but it was all gone. Aaron cried in happiness and most of all his
heart was at piece.

Aaron spent the next year learning and practicing his gift. He was becoming
more empathetic and could tell what people were feeling. If someone was in
distress, Aaron would talk to them and they would immediately feel
better. He learned how to help people and he loved the sensation in lifting
people's spirits. Though he had learned how to heal physical wounds, he
couldn't reveal that to the world. He had to keep this secret. Something
was still missing he was just waiting for the time to unlock Sean's
powers. The time was not right yet but it would be soon...

Author's Note:

Summary of the timeline

**Age 9 Aaron unlocks his powers with the aid of his mother**

**Age 10 Aaron is attacked by a gang of boys and sent to the hospital where
he comes close to dying. His life was saved with the kiss of his
brother. The first connection was made and his brother's powers were
unlocked still the time to make the final bond was not right..**

**Present Day Aaron is attacked and his brother's powers are activated and
used to save his brother's life. The time had come to reveal the secret. **

**This is the end of the background on how Aaron found out they were
witches. The next chapter will deal with the events during the four years
between the kiss of the two brothers and the convergence to the present
day. From that point the story will continue from present day on. In short,
the next chapter will be a convergence.**

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