

They decided to test her powers so they might know what type of training she might need to become a responsible member of the magic community. Once the loving witches found her, Nell was transported to Oregon to formally make Sierra a job offer and invitation to live with them in Witches Central, the area witches gathered and put together a real welcoming party.

She had spent this period concealing her magic and only practicing it when she was sure to be alone. She had lived in foster care for the last six years, moving from family to family and never getting very close as the transitional nature of foster care and families didn't work to promote any long term loving relationships. The witch's search found her in Oregon six years later as she was about to graduate from the social service support and foster care that expired when she turned eighteen in four days.
