Flames Of Redemption

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The trio took their way to venture into the outskirts of the dark enchanted forest. Even though it was daytime, the atmosphere wasn't very welcoming. The sounds of the weird birds chirping on the trees, toads and ugly creatures in the swamps, creepy crawlies on the ground, and dangerous vines and shrubs around their bare legs, enhanced their discomfort.

"This forest gives me the creeps. Are you sure trolls are the only things we should worry about here?" the blondie whispered, her voice tinged with unease.

Circe, eyeing the ominous surroundings, replied, "Sirius didn't mention anything else, but who knows what lurks in these shadows."

Vesper, seemingly unfazed, smirked, "Trolls or not, we can handle it easily. They are just some freaky little goblins. Just stay close and follow my lead."

Upon seeing the creepy bugs trying to crawl her bare skin, Allegra jumped at Circe, "Could this fucking forest get any worse?" She said irritated and disgusted.

"For real! It's disgusting!" Vesper complained.

Circe, however, couldn't resist a smirk. "Maybe if you weren't flaunting so much skin, the bugs would find you less enticing, sisters."

Allegra shot her a glare, "This is not the time for your sarcasm, Circe!"

Circe continued to mock, "Well, well, the witches brought down by tiny insects. Who would've thought?"

"Shut up Circe!"

As they walked deeper into the forest, the atmosphere grew denser, and the eerie feeling intensified. Vines and shrubs snatched their skins, enforcing the discomfort. Unbeknownst to the witches, Sirius, through his mirror, observed their every move with a sinister satisfaction.

"Stupid witches. You think you could outsmart me?" he chuckled.

Back in the forest, the sisters encountered the first signs of the trolls' presence; small footprints and broken branches scattered along the path.

"I think we're on the right track girls." Vesper said to her sisters, who were to busy to care. Even Circe had gotten frustrated by the tiny wildlife.

"Let's get over it, already!" Allegra replied.

"Ugly trolls, where the hell are you hiding?" Vesper said in a sinister luring voice. As she continued to walk, she suddenly stumbled upon a vine. She fell on the dirt, her expensive clothes tainted everywhere.

Vesper cursed loud enough while Allegra couldn't help but laugh and Circe smirked.

"Don't worry sis, we got you," Allegra said with a mocking smile.

As she and Circe approached Vesper, they heard a loud growl that made them all flinch.

"What was that?" Allegra asked, her face leaving its color.

"Maybe we've stepped into the goblins territory," Circe answered.

"Shit! Look at my clothes and skin!" Vesper cried as she straightened, looking down at her dirty self.

"Don't worry Vesper, Sirius will get you new ones," Circe taunted, her eyes gleaming with mischief. Allegra was eyeing the place warily, while Vesper was still preoccupied with her clothes, not really caring about the confrontation with trolls.

Suddenly, the shrubs in front of them moved and the ugly grotesque creatures emerged, their distorted and uneven faces, crooked by frowns and the sisters couldn't help but laugh. Before trolls could do anything, the witches unleashed their dark powers, sending trolls flying.

"You think you can mess with us, freaky dwarfs?" Vesper taunted, a wicked grin on her face.

"They are adorable!" Allegra added