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I don't know why you keep bringing me my homework, Kat.

You've got to keep up, Miranda, or you get kicked out of school again.

I'm not going back to school, Kat.

I'm too sick.

How sick?

Like about as sick as anyone gets.

You're not going to... Die?

Probably.

No. I don't believe it, Miranda.

There are powers, you can fix anything.

Some things even magic can't fix.

Listen.

This is very important.

I want to give you something before I go.

My powers.

All of them.

We can do it together with a special spell.

But it has to be our most secret of secrets.

I guess.

What's the matter?

Don't you want my powers?

It's just that... I've gotten so much trouble before.

Tomorrow night's the first major Sabbath of the year.

We'll do it then, okay?

Before I get too weak to try.

Take out your amulet.

Hold yours up to mine like this.

Call me once, call me double.

I'll talk to you in time of trouble.

If you're lost or need protection.

These jewels become your spirit's connection.

You're all set.

You better go.

You don't want to be late and give your mom any new ideas.

I'll come by tomorrow.

Maybe I'll be talking to you.

I hope you feel better.

Since the beginning of time, mankind has existed between the world of light...

and the world of darkness.

This journal chronicles the work of our secret society, known as the Legacy,

created to protect the innocent from those creatures that inhabit the

You almost ready to go?

With this spell, I change my fate to do something fun, not what I hate.

All I want is to feel free to do what's best for me.

Make my mother change her mind and everything will turn out fine.

What are you doing?

Don't you ever think of maybe knocking before you come here? You promised me

that you were going to stay away from this stuff.

I'm just trying to control my life. I'm not hurting anybody. Yes, you are

hurting me by going back on your word.

We had an understanding, Kat.

Look, I don't want to go back to Angel Island, okay?

I'm sick of it.

I thought if I tried a little tiny spell, I'd change my luck.

It's no big deal. It is a big deal, Catherine.

I trusted you, and you lied to me.

Now, come on. We're going to leave.

Get your things.

Go on.

Fine. Let's just get it over with.

I shall not eat, nor drink, nor sleep.

My Sabbath vigil only keep.

Goddess of all, who blessed be, bring

this vessel unto me, so I might take

her form and face and continue.

In her place.

I stake my claim on thee.

I caught her practicing witchcraft again.

What kind of spell was she casting? It sounded like she was conjuring up a

change of plans for our weekend.

She didn't want to come out here with me.

Given her innate power, it's extremely dangerous for Kat to continue these

experiments with black arts.

Uh -oh. Did I just hear what I thought I heard?

Kat's back into the crowd.

Miranda, I'm in trouble again.

Did you hear me, Miranda?

I hear you.

My mom caught me casting a spell.

Well, that stinks.

Did she tell all of her weird friends?

I don't know.

What should I do?

Use your imagination.

Use your magic.

But whatever you do, Kat, don't let your mom find out about our plan, okay?

Right.

With fire on this glass, magic spell I do cast.

So I may hear and also see all the grown -up talk

of me.

This friend was to do a kitten.

Why the woods?

I don't know. She doesn't talk about her. And I've warned her to stay away

Miranda. That girl's like a drug dealer. She's got cat hook.

Unfortunately, in this situation, Miranda's kind of above the law.

So we intervene.

We find Miranda and tell her that if she doesn't leave Cat alone, there are

going to be serious consequences.

That's what you think.

It's time for me to just lay down the law.

No more magic. No more Miranda.

Cat doesn't like it too bad.

That's just the way it's going to be.

Oh, really?

And

stop

referring to it as magic and let's call it what it is. It's witchcraft, Cat.

Maybe to you because you don't understand it. No, I understand it

you think. My aunt, Rebecca Cantwell, practiced witchcraft, and it brought

nothing but tragedy to our family.

So what happened that was so terrible?

I... I wish I could tell you. It's so complicated.

Cat, even though you're young, you've seen enough to know that there are real

and very powerful forces of evil at work in the world practicing witchcraft.

It can open you up to all these forces.

They're the bad guys that want to get you on their side because you have this

extraordinary gift.

See, the power that you have, Kat, it could be used for good or to serve evil.

And evil comes in many disguises. It tries to trick you. That's why you have

constantly be on your guard.

Mm -hmm.

Is that it? Because I'm kind of tired.

Can I go?

Yes, you may.

If you say that you understand.

What we've been trying to tell you here tonight.

Lose the magic.

Right.

Sorry, I mean the witchcraft.

And no more Miranda Rhodes.

I mean it, Kat. It is not negotiable. I don't want you talking to or hanging out

with that girl anymore. Do you understand me, Kat?

Whatever you say.

Do you have homework?

Yeah. Well, then go do it.

I wish you wouldn't worry so much about me. I wish we didn't have to.

Seek the truth beyond a doubt. No luck shall ever keep me out.

So this is the same state.

Which is quick and which is wise, acts upon my mother's eyes. She will look and

she will see, all that's here except for me.

According to school records, Miranda Rhodes lives with her mother, Lilith,

has no driver's license, credit report, or tax records.

And what about birth certificates?

Where is her Miranda's?

No history whatsoever.

At least not I've been able to find.

You had an encounter with Miranda, right?

A brief, unpleasant one, yes.

So, what's your feeling about her?

Bad seed and big trouble. In terms of her power, she's advanced far beyond her

years, but...

She's some kind of a witching prodigy.

Well, if that's the case, what does she want with Kat?

Time is foe.

Time is friend.

This once time, that meant.

Time to move.

My spirit fly.

Live anew.

And not.

My newest vessel is prepared when bonds are broken.

And no love between them.

Why aren't you in bed?

I couldn't sleep.

Came down to get a snack.

There's a trunk in my room, Catherine, underneath my bed. The things in it are

personal. That's why I keep it locked.

So? Yes, well, despite what we talked about earlier, Catherine, I think that

used witchcraft to open it.

Answer me.

Why didn't you ever tell me where I came from?

I've been waiting for the appropriate time.

Is that all you haven't told me about?

What about my brother and father? How they died?

Is there something you haven't told me about that?

The other time they were killed in a car accident.

Why should I believe you?

Because it's the truth.

Listen, Catherine, I'm not the one who's lying here.

If you care about us and about our life together and about all the dreams that

we have, you have to understand that you can't lie.

What are you going to do, disown me?

No.

Like no more, Catherine.

I mean it.

This is the last warning.

I've got work to do.

Just finish your ice cream and go to bed.

Fine.

Sometimes they're really delightful.

All that's missing is a gingerbread house and a bubbling cold room.

Well, here's a slightly less romantic version.

The villagers of Salem used to say the only good witch was a witch well done.

And people would say that Puritans had no sense of humor.

By the way, happy Candlemoth.

Today is the first major Sabbath of the witch's calendar.

Now, according to what I've been reading, Candlemoth, also known as

is a time for consecrating new witches and bringing them into the coven.

Well, maybe that's what Miranda has in mind.

Consecrating Cat into a coven. Well, that is never going to happen.

Not as long as I'm alive to prevent it. But look, Cat snuck into my room last

night. She went through my things and she found this.

Your aunt Rebecca's Bogo Shadows?

Great. Now she knows that your aunt was a witch. She was probably convinced that

she was born to be one, too. She had thrown it away years ago. I have no idea

why I kept it. Well, I'm glad you did.

This might prove useful.

Who knows a witch better than another witch, right?

Alex, look into this. Maybe we can find something to counteract Miranda's

influence on Cat.

In the meantime, I think that you and I should give Miranda's mother a visit.

Hold on.

A minute.

You're upset.

Maybe I should talk to her first. I'll be good. I'll be good. I promise.

Besides, you forget I'm schooled in the art of conversational diplomacy.

If she gives me any grief, I'll let her have it with both barrels.

Yes, can I help you?

Are you Miranda's mother?

Yes, I'm Lilith Rhodes.

I'm Dr. Rachel Corgan, and I was wondering if we could have a few words

you. Oh, you're Kat's mother.

Katherine's told me so much about you.

Yeah great, I'm a friend of the family mr. Rain nice to meet you also

Would

you like to come in sure

Has cat been here lately

Miranda hasn't been well she's missed a lot of school and cats been bringing her

homework by every day like clockwork, please Sit.

Would you like some coffee or tea? No, thank you. I don't want to take up too

much of your time, so why don't I come straight to the point?

I want Miranda to stay away from Catherine. No contact whatsoever.

Mrs. Rhodes, are you familiar with the craft?

The craft of what?

Witchcraft.

Your daughter and my daughter have been doing experiments.

Experiments in black magic.

What, magic tricks? No, casting spells.

Miranda showed Cat how to do it.

I have no idea what you're talking about. I want you to keep her away from

Miranda's not well, Doctor.

The reason she's missed school is because she's undergoing treatment for

I am so sorry.

She's not expected to recover.

I don't think Cat knows, and I would appreciate it if you didn't say

Do you think we might talk to Miranda, even for a minute?

I think it would be best if you just leave.

I feel like hell.

It's not your fault. You couldn't possibly have known.

But you know what?

What?

What's wrong?

I'm picking up some very strange sensations from her.

I'm not sure what it all means, but I think there's more to Lilith than meets

the eye.

Who is that, Mother?

No one, honey.

At least no one we should be bothered with.

They can't stand in our way.

They haven't got the power.

I won't worry if you won't.

Mother.

It's just that we all care about you and no one is going to get hurt or fall

into any trouble.

Yeah, whatever.

Um, where did you say my mom went again?

She had a client emergency and had to go into town.

One of her patients was admitted into the hospital.

This is a spell I cast on you.

Alex, tell a story true.

Speak the truth, you can't withhold.

And when I say, forget you told.

She went to find Miranda Rhodes.

Why'd she go to Miranda's?

to confront her mother and tell her that you and Miranda couldn't be friends

anymore.

Forget it.

But she'll be back in a couple hours.

You know what I was thinking?

You and I could go see a movie, maybe go into camp.

You know what? I was thinking the same thing.

But it's probably not a very good idea.

I should wait for my mom.

All right, then.

Are you hungry?

Yeah. Go get some snacks.

How'd I go?

Not good.

Already able to quiz Miranda at all?

Well, Miranda is gravely ill, according to her mother.

I don't want to sound cynical, but I'm not sure I believe that.

A very strong image came to me when her mother touched me.

When I held hands with her, there were someone else's hands.

The hands of a very old woman.

A crone.

An ancient witch. Wait.

I want to show you something interesting that I found while you were gone.

It's a spell of incorporation.

Accomplished witches can change form, become animals, even other people.

Yeah, it describes a formula of merging into another being, of possessing one so

completely that you leave nothing of your old self behind.

You've finally cut the ties that bind.

You're ready to receive my powers now.

You're going to die soon?

I told you, Kat.

Don't worry about me.

After tonight, I'll always be with you.

In spirit.

You'll carry the torch for all of us.

Let one flame die another night.

This most magic Sabbath.

Reminds me of my first birthday party.

Concentrator, it won't work.

Sorry.

Time is foe.

Time is friend.

This vessel's time is at an end.

My spirit live and never die.

Into another body fly.

The time has come for Cat to shine in her own light and yet by mine.

The time for me has come to pass when I must be renewed at last.

One final test.

Cat must say yes.

That's your part. You have to answer.

Answer to what?

To whatever I say.

Okay, um, yes.

Now close your eyes.

All is done.

My prize is won.

Red Cat and I are only two.

Thou is our spell.

We're ever one.

You are me.

And

I

am you.

It is done.

All this time we thought Miranda was grooming Cat to become a part of her

witch's coven, but... And she had something more diabolical in mind.

If it's true that Miranda has an old soul, she might need to regenerate every

often. By jumping from body to body.

I'm sure Miranda or Lilith or whoever she is is drawn to Cat's potential.

You know where Kat is?

Oh, we went for a walk on the beach a little while ago. She went to her room

that's the last I saw of her. She's gone. She's not there. I can't find her

anywhere. Oh, because you've gotten past security?

We've been underestimating her. She would have no problem getting out of

she used witchcraft.

I think she's gone to Miranda's. I'm sure she did. Well, then she's really

headed for trouble.

I'll let you stay here in case she comes back.

I'll explain to you in the car.

Derek, I'm going to lose my daughter to a witch.

Don't worry. We haven't lost her yet.

None of us are about to give up.

How am I going to turn her around, Derek?

Before she gets hurt or worse.

My grandfather, my mother, and now Kat.

Sometimes I wonder why not me.

Why didn't I inherit this bloody gift or whatever you call it?

I'm sure you didn't.

But now it's home.

Well, I'm not so sure about that.

I saw a light come off upstairs.

Kat, are you all right?

Can you say goodbye to Miranda?

I took her to the hospital tonight.

She died.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, baby.

Come on, let's go. Let's go home. We don't belong here now.

We're done here.

Wait in the car.

I'll be just a minute.

Okay, well, thank you.

Well, I called every hospital in the area. No Lilith Rhodes.

No record of the mission for Miranda. In fact, I couldn't find any evidence to

suggest that she was being treated for an illness anywhere in town.

I'm not surprised.

I suspected as much, but I didn't want to say anything until we're sure.

Well, how's Kat?

Well, she seems to be handling everything well.

A little too well, actually, considering the fact that she still believes

Miranda died tonight.

So... Where is Miranda now?

I have an idea, but I hope I'm wrong.

Pat?

I came to talk to you.

You should be in bed.

You've been through a lot tonight.

I'll be fine. I can put myself into bed.

Okay. I guess we can straighten it all out tomorrow, huh?

Sure we will, Mother.

Mother, huh?

We're pretty formal all of a sudden.

Why are you so sensitive?

Nobody died on you tonight.

You know, I've been thinking, Kat, maybe... Maybe I could use a vacation,

you know? Just to get away from all this.

Have some fun together.

We could hang out on the beach, soak in the sun, throw a few things in a

suitcase and just take off for a while.

That sounds great. I love to fly.

I'm glad you feel better.

Get some rest, huh?

Hey.

Let me out. Please let me out.

I can't do that.

We're together forever now.

Just like we wanted.

And we're more powerful than ever.

I don't like this. It doesn't feel right.

Get out. I want you to leave.

Don't worry.

You'll get used to it.

We're gonna grow up together.

Do great things, Kat.

But if you fight me, you'll die.

And then she said she would love to go to Hawaii.

Cat hates to fly.

Miranda has gotten to her.

She's taken possession of Cat.

Well, we're going to have to exorcise her.

Not in the religious sense, but with a spell prescribed by the craft.

No, we don't have the time to find a witch who can cast a counter spell that

or may not work. You're right. Miranda will eventually become the dominant

personality and crowd Cat out. Until my Cat doesn't exist.

Maybe we have our witch.

This thing runs in my family.

Maybe the power's in here.

Like some recessive gene.

All right.

And somewhere in this book, there has got to be a hex or a spell or whatever

empower a witch. Yes, a consecration ceremony. Right, right. Then consecrate

tonight.

It won't work. Yes, it will. It has to work.

Are you ready?

I think so.

You know, we're going for it.

How's Kat?

I just checked on her.

I'll keep an eye on it and leave you ladies to your work.

Goodbye.

I conjure thee my circle of power.

that thou be a boundary between the world of men and the realm of spirits.

Let all ill will and the hindrance be cast henceforth from this circle, and

good enter herein.

The circle is cast.

Let the initiate enter.

Are you prepared, mind and body, to be consecrated?

I am.

Then let us begin.

This is the spell that we intone, flesh to flesh, bone to bone, by all the

powers of land and sea, by all the powers of moon and sun.

As we do will, so it shall be.

Complete the circle of destiny.

A witch is made here.

Be born.

How do you feel?

A little bit foolish?

Okay, well, try casting a spell.

Now. Just try.

We'll see what happens.

Miranda Rhodes.

I call your name.

Stand before me.

And this flame.

Give me back my little girl.

Leave my daughter.

And this world.

Miranda Rose, show yourself.

Alex.

I think we need another plan.

It didn't work.

Cat?

I don't understand. I just saw you in bed.

Yes, again.

Stop right now.

Take no breath.

And suffer in pain until you speak the truth again.

I can't stop this.

Speak.

We're not going to let you get away with this, Miranda Rhodes.

We're going to fight you.

Okay.

Do what you will.

You're welcome to try.

But I promise you this. You're all going to die.

I could do it alone.

Yeah, of course.

Here.

I'll go help Derek, okay?

I could use your help now.

I need something.

Anything.

Show me a sign, please.

I call on the souls who have gone before.

Ruth and Rebecca have crossed this door.

You scared me. What are you doing up?

I can't sleep because of all the commotion around here.

Wind howling, people going up and down the halls.

You and my mother casting spells down on the beach by a big fire.

What are you talking about?

Alex, don't listen to her.

Do what you have to do.

Let him go, Kat.

Or should I call you Miranda?

Don't do anything you'll regret.

Like what?

This?

I know you're in there.

Listen.

You've got to fight her.

Use your power.

Make Miranda stop this now.

Or what?

Or you may not like what happened to you, little girl.

Oh, really, Mom?

You're pitiful.

Let's move.

That did take long, did it?

Because it's not over yet.

Fate's direction now has shifted.

Let this wicked spell be lifted.

Mommy, no, you're hurting me. No, Rachel, you're not.

She's trying to trick you. If you listen to her...

to step what any mother would have done.

Well, maybe not any mother.

Mom, I'm sorry I got involved with Miranda Rhodes.

And I'm sorry you had to learn your lesson the hard way.

I wish you'd listen to me.

I don't think I want to be a witch anymore.

Even if I do have special powers or whatever.

You know what?

I feel exactly the same way.

So maybe we should do something about it together.

Tell you what, you still got that amulet that Miranda gave you?

Yeah.

Put it in here.

Now, one last magic spell, all right?

On this day, my life I've fixed.

No more spells.

No more tricks.

It's the day that I'll remember when all my powers I do surrender.

All right.

What do you say we feed this to the sharks?

Yeah, feed it to the sharks.

Okay. Are you ready?

Yeah. All right.

sometimes to go forward in life you need to go back embrace the past however

painful forgive forget and face the future and then you might find

the only real magic in life is love